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

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
Where do I get the regular metal crochet hooks that are sizes H through K? 
I got some but they are really long and have a thingy at the end.
Thanks
Lauren
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Zimmer, Cindy" <cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 1:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Various types of crochet hooks


> Yea Dixie!!!  Congrats!
>
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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dixie
> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 10:41 AM
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>
> 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.
>
>
> ~ @-> ~ <-@ ~
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [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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>
>> 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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