Yarn palette
OwnerPauline Domyaninventor
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Abstract
A yarn palette is disclosed having a flexible panel with numerous cord locks attached at one end of the panel and extending downwardly therefrom. Each cord lock includes a loop that is adjustable to support any number of skeins provided therein. The yarn palette is used to organize and store a variety of yarns, wherein each cord lock is provided with a particular shade of yarn. The flexible panel can be rolled up into a compact state to facilitate carrying and storage. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inside surface of the panel is black to facilitate visual differentiation of similar yarn shades. The panel can also be provided with compartments and pockets for storing notions, tools, specialty yarns or other items.
Claims8
A yarn organizer tool for carrying and storing skeins of yarn, comprising:
- a flexible, rollable panel having an inside surface;
- a plurality of cord locks adjustably dimensioned to receive skeins of yarn, each cord lock attached to the inside surface of the panel, wherein each cord lock comprises an adjustable loop and a locking means, the loop configured to receive usable lengths of skeins therethrough, the locking means having a lock position and a release position, wherein in the release position, the loop can be adjusted in size and wherein in the lock position, the loop is not adjustable;
- a compact state wherein the flexible panel is rolled;
- and
- a pair of end straps attached to the panel, wherein in the compact state, the end straps encircle the panel and releasably secure the panel.
A method of storing skeins, comprising the steps of:
- providing a yarn organizer having a flexible panel and a plurality of cord locks thereon, wherein each cord lock includes a loop and an adjustable fastener for varying the size of the loop;
- threading the usable lengths of skeins through the loop of the cord lock;
- adjusting the fastener to securely retain the skeins in the loop while allowing retrieval of individual lengths of skeins;
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- rolling the yarn organizer into a compact state.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.