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

Tue Sep 21 04:10:18 UTC 2010

Hi,
Thanks.  I had tried searching on Joanne's before but had put in "metal 
crochet hooks" and didn't get any to come up, but when I tried "Susan Bates" 
some aluminum hooks came up.  So thanks for sending this again.
Lauren
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dixie" <blueherons at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Various types of crochet hooks


> Lauren,
>
> It sounds like you have the
> Tunisian or otherwise known as Afghan hooks.  Those are used for a special
> version of crochet.
>
> Eileen posted some sources for crochet hooks, and I will paste her message
> below.
>
>
> Dixie
>
> Eileen's message:
> Even though I'm not a crocheter, I do have a few crochet hooks and even a
> set of Susan Bates Plastic hooks that I bought at www.Joanns.com some 
> number
> of years back.  I've always liked them and find them comfortable in my 
> hand
> (they don't cause joint or wrist pain).  I think the ones I have were 
> called
> "Luxites."   I just took a look on the Joann's web site and the still have 
> a
> large selection of hooks & knitting needles.  They have the usual 
> assortment
> of metal, Clover comfort hooks, bamboo & plastic.  It seems that for 
> another
> week there is a 25% off sale on these types of items.  Of course, knitpick
> has hooks as well and will always give free shipping for orders over $50,
> but I don't think they have the selection Joann's has.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Eileen
> ~ @-> ~ <-@ ~
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lauren
> Merryfield
> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 4:57 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Various types of crochet hooks
>
> 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!
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> 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
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> ~ @-> ~ <-@ ~
>>
>>
>> -----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
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> 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
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> 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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