Houten stoppei

I was pleasantly surprised by the wood's smooth finish—it slides right into a sock without snagging any loose threads. Sewing up a hole on a sweater's elbow felt much easier with this egg supporting the fabric underneath.

The two-piece construction is clever—I can pop the smaller end in for fingers and use the full curve for the heel on my husband's socks. It's solid wood, feels sturdy in the hand, and honestly makes the whole patching job less fiddly.

This thing is a lifesaver for patching up my wool socks — the smooth wooden surface lets the needle glide right through without snagging. I love that I can use it with or without the extra piece depending on how tight the glove finger is. Definitely keeping this in my mending kit from now on.