Prym Knitting Fork for Making Cords, Beige, 18 x 6cm

I don’t use it for knitting. I use it to press heavy buttons whilst wearing fake nails. It’s very sturdy and durable!

I'd never heard of knitting forks/lucets until this was recommended. The instructions come with the fork and are illustrated with very clear photos. It works like a cross between a crochet hook and knitting, and is used to make cord. If you use it with tshirt yarn or a chunky yarn, it is dead simple to use and very easy. I was able to start making cord within minutes using both. It does not work as well with fine yarn or anything without any stretch or give. I tried some cotton yarn, and couldn't get that to work well, but maybe that needs practice or the use of an additional crochet hook. There are other knitting tools out there that are better for making cord with fine yarns/string.Like crochet or knitting, the tool requires the use of both hands, and I think it would be easy for a lefthanded person to use as there is ample back and forth between the hands. The motions and steps are very simple, and with the right yarns I think a child (maybe 9 years?) could probably use it, too.I bought it primarily to make my own drawstring cords and for jewellery cords, but I think it will have more use than that. Using the tshirt yarn, it made a nice thick cord that would be good for handles on a bag, for instance.

I originally only gave this one star, as could not use it. However, I persevered and have found my own way of doing this, which is much easier when you get into a rhythm. I did watch Utube videos whoch didn't help. The trick is to spin it 180 degrees with each stitch, not to pull too tight and wiggle it a bit! It's also easier with thicker wool than thin. I'll try to put a video on of how to use when I have time. So yes, it is a good purchase for making ties and cords, etc. I've also made a bracelet from multi-colour cords plaited together :)My original review, with one star was: Fiddly and not as quick as I imagined. Haven't used it at all, waste of money.

Great craft tool. I bought 2, one for my granddaughter to try. I used it with 'Plarn' plastic bags cut in strips. Made some great plastic cord

I hadn't heard of a Lucet until I came across YouTube demonstration videos accidentally. Doesn't take long to get the hang of it, great fun, useful and lovely tool to work with.

like it, no complaints would by again

great new craft,easy to use.many thanks

Just a quirky way of something that is a cross between crochet and French knitting. Definitely a talking point if using it in public!