[Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and knitting items seen while away on a recent trip

[Valerie]

Hello  the largest hook is a 25mm bamboo crochet hook, the other is two
sizes down, now I'm not certain how these measures translate to U.S sizes,
so hope someone can do that.  Thank you so much for the links to patterns, I
have been doing and undoing swatches to practice, it will be so nice to have
some items to make.  

I forgot to say there was mention of huge granny squares too, what fun and
it was amazing that passers by going past the shop, stopped to look in at
all the people crafting away, a really lovely store for many reasons.  How
nice if we on list could all meet up one day and share, a nice dream, I'll
keep buying a lottery ticket now and again, you never know, a group of
Aussies might just get there one day with jumbo crochet hooks and knitting
needles. 

Cheers. Valerie 

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, 26 March 2014 9:19 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and knitting items seen while
away on a recent trip

Hi Valerie,

Nice to hear of your craft store excursion.

I haven't used a hook larger than a K hook, which is a 6.5mm hook, though I
do have an N hook which
is a 9mm hook. In the states we can also purchase P hooks,   10mm and q
16mm. 
I have noticed that in conversion charts the British have a larger variety
of hook sizes, that is a nice thing. 
BTW, I would guess that blanket and shawls would work up quickly with these
hooks. The super-bulky yarns are the best to use with these super large
hooks. 

Now you have me curious to see if I can find a pattern using one of these
larger hooks. I'll let you know if I find anything interesting.

Cathy F



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