Knit and Measure in One

If you've ever thought it's too much of a bother to carry around a measuring tape when you're just working on a small project, you might want to check out Omni's Knit Stix, knitting needles in aluminum or wood that have the measurements down to an eighth of an inch laser-impressed right on the needle.

That means you can use your second needle to measure the length of the knitting, while the project on the needles can be measured for width just by bringing it down to the bottom of the needle (where the zero is).

For people who do a lot of smallish projects (the measuring tool is only handy up the length of the needle, after all), I think this is a brilliant idea. It's one less thing you have to put in your bag, and I know I for one am always losing my measuring devices, anyway, so this makes it less likely you'll be unable to find a ruler or measuring tape when you need one.

Tools that do double-duty are always appreciated, whether in the kitchen or in the knitting bag.