{"id":576,"date":"2026-09-21T21:39:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T01:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/faq\/?page_id=576"},"modified":"2026-09-21T21:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T01:39:30","slug":"can-i-still-buy-your-crochet-tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/faq\/about-planetjune\/can-i-still-buy-your-crochet-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I still buy your crochet tools?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For many years, I offered a small range of specialist crochet tools and other physical products through my occasional PlanetJune Crochet Tools pop-up shop, including some unique tools I designed myself.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the increasing difficulties and costs involved in shipping small packages internationally mean that it\u2019s no longer practical for me to keep the pop-up shop open.<\/p>\n<h2>PlanetJune-exclusive crochet tools<\/h2>\n<p>I designed several unique tools specifically to solve problems I encountered when making amigurumi.<\/p>\n<h3>Detail Stuffing Tool<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/shop\/images\/ST001-7_02.jpg\" alt=\"Detail Stuffing Tool by PlanetJune \" \/><\/p>\n<p>A specially designed tool that lets you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get a grip on your stuffing<\/li>\n<li>Stuff the tiniest pieces<\/li>\n<li>Stuff right into the corners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QcV46EaooVs?rel=0\" width=\"500\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Perfect for crocheted, knitted, or sewn stuffed toys and amigurumi.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/shop\/images\/ST002-1_05.jpg\" alt=\"Detail Stuffing Tool, with metal handle, by PlanetJune\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I also developed optional strong, lightweight aluminum handles to add length and additional strength to the original all-plastic tool.<\/p>\n<h3>Stitch Markers for Crochet<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/shop\/images\/SM002-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stitch Markers for Crochet by PlanetJune\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The classic PlanetJune favourite stitch markers for crochet, made originally in translucent coloured plastic and later upgraded to extra-strong black plastic, with a rounded tip that won&#8217;t snag yarn, a secure clasp that won&#8217;t pop open accidentally, a large enough size to be able to open and close easily, and a super-cute safety pin shape.<\/p>\n<p>These markers are much tougher and better shaped than standard plastic stitch markers, with a wider opening and more resilience against breakage.<\/p>\n<h2>PlanetJune Enamel Pins<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/shop\/images\/SE001-1.jpg\" alt=\"PlanetJune Logo and Turtle Beach enamel pins\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wearable and collectable high-quality soft enamel pins with silver outlines, with a black rubber PVC clutch back. I designed two pin styles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PlanetJune Logo pin (0.75&#8243;\/2cm)<\/li>\n<li>Turtle Beach pin (1&#8243;\/2.5cm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Looking for these products?<\/h2>\n<p>If you need any of my retired tools or enamel pins, you\u2019re welcome to <a href=\"mailto:june@planetjune.com\">contact me<\/a>. I can\u2019t promise that I\u2019ll have one available or be able to ship it to you, but I may be able to help.<\/p>\n<div class=\"halfcentre\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" width=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/shop\/images\/SS001-1.jpg\" alt=\"vinyl sticker with PlanetJune logo\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"half\" width=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/shop\/images\/SB002-1.jpg\" alt=\"PlanetJune bookplate signed by June Gilbank\" \/><\/div>\n<p>And if you&#8217;d like to order a PlanetJune sticker or signed bookplate, I can still send those by lettermail, so there&#8217;s no problem with shipping!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many years, I offered a small range of specialist crochet tools and other physical products through my occasional PlanetJune Crochet Tools pop-up shop, including some unique tools I designed myself. 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