[Nfb-krafters-korner] Various types of crochet hooks

[Zimmer, Cindy]

Yea Dixie!!!  Congrats! 

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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dixie
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 10:41 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Various types of crochet hooks

Interesting.  I have to say I prefer the Susan Bates to the Boye.  The
reason is the shape of the hook.  The Bates has a nice point on the head
that easily works its way into the place I need to insert the hook.  It also
seems to have a more flush, or tucked in   hook opening making it slip back
through the stitches easily for me.
Maybe since I have been crocheting for a long time those features make my
work go faster as I am less concerned about dropping my stitches.

I do though plan to look at some of the bamboo and wood hooks next month
when I go to the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival.

As for yarn skeins, I choose to wind the skein into a ball before using it.
I then use an outside pull ball which I place into a Ziploc bag which I have
cut one bottom corner out of.  I feed the working end of the yarn through
that cut corner and close up the bag.  My yarn stays German Shedder hair
free, (smile! And doesn't roll away on me.  It also means I get many fewer
tangles.  I find for myself that with a center pull when the ball collapses
on itself when getting near the end of the ball it can often tangle.



Dixie who is off to the spinning competition at the fair!  Oh, and I
received a first for the skein I submitted for judging.


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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of NCBootman
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 9:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Various types of crochet hooks

Angelina,

I never use anything but aluminum crochet hooks. This will sound odd but I 
know it works for me. Take your hook and wash it with warm soapy water. The 
oils from your hands and even probably the yarn can make it harder to hold. 
If I crochet a lot, washing the hook makes for a more comfortable hold. 
Also, see what brand of hook you are using. For me, Susan Bates hooks are 
slick and hard to hold and use. I prefer Boye hooks and there is the tiniest

bit of texture in the paint on them. Bates hooks are typically silver that 
I've used. I've never used or seen a bamboo but the plastic hooks I have 
have such a tiny hook part and are blunt on the end. I find them harder to 
use.

Greg

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From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 8:00 AM
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Various types of crochet hooks

> HI all:
> I'm currently using a aluminum crochet hook and have heard there are 
> various types out there to try during our beginners class this past week. 
> The aluminum one I use constantly slips and I was wondering what types of 
> hooks do you prefer? I looked at Wal-mart and couldn't find plastic or 
> bamboo crochet hooks.
> Thanks for any suggestions
> Anjelina
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