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

Tue Sep 21 13:15:55 UTC 2010

Lauren:

The search feature on Joann's was a little strange.  I had first tried 
typing in hooks and could not get anything.  I think after I clicked on the 
link for "Yarns"  I was then able to access many products for both hooks & 
needles.  They have a lot of Susan Bates as well as Clover which actually 
sound interesting.  I think it was some of the clover hooks that were 
described as having a metal head/hook, but bamboo shank for holding on to.

Eileen

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From: "Lauren Merryfield" <lauren1 at catliness.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 12:10 AM
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Various types of crochet hooks

> 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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>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> 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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