The Knitting Fiend

The knit list has an on going discussion thread:
Subject: Tools for knitting that aren’t supposed to be knitting tools.

Here’s my entry. Uses:

• Prevents “snatch and dash” by cats.
• Prevents tangling with other balls of yarn in an over stuffed knitting or craft bag.
• Keeps yarn off the bus floor when commuting.
• Keeps yarn clean when knitting on the bus.
• Keeps ball of yarn balls from rolling off and under the couch.
• Prevents hot chocolate or wine from spilling on the ball of yarn.

Do you have any useful tools?