[Nfb-krafters-korner] determining crochet hook sizes

[slery]

I have one from Knitpicks and it has both needle size and crochet hook
listed for each hole. It is made of metal and has openings that give you
measurements for doing a gauge swatch.

Cindy S.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-
> bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI)
> [E] via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 2:28 PM
> To: 'Cathy'; 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] determining crochet hook
> sizes
> 
> I have one shaped like a hat that Joyce got me, used for sizing
> knitting needles.  Can you describe the one for crochet hooks
> and where you got it.
> 
> Terry P.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cathy via Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-
> korner at nfbnet.org]
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 2:19 PM
> To: 'Zimmer, Cindy'; 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] determining crochet hook
> sizes
> 
> Hi Cindy,
> 
> wow, I didn't know there was a gadget like this. Sounds like
> something I would like to have. Thanks for giving me
> something new to learn today. I found the knit-check on
> amazon.com and the link is below. But the page does not
> describe what the item is made of; cardboard or plastic?
> 
> I'd like something that will last. I have a general idea of what
> size hook or needle I am using, but if I had a gauge measurer
> then I would become even better with my accuracy as I
> learned to identify the sizes.
> 
> 
> By the way, how would I create one myself?
> http://www.amazon.com/Susan-Bates-Knit-Chek-Knitting-
> Needle/dp/B0019KHEXG
> 
> Cathy F
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
> Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-
> korner_nfbnet.org
> Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org Facebook
> page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-
> Division/269246643109571
> "Follow NFB Krafters Korner on Twitter: Our Handle is
> @craftingblind Don't have a Twitter account? You can still
> follow Krafters Korner on Twitter. Go to:
> Twitter.com/craftingblind To unsubscribe, change your list
> options or get your account info for Nfb-krafters-korner:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-
> korner_nfbnet.org/terry.powers%40nih.gov
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Nfb-krafters-korner mailing list
> Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-
> korner_nfbnet.org
> Division Website:  http://www.krafterskorner.org Facebook
> page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/NFB-Krafters-
> Division/269246643109571
> "Follow NFB Krafters Korner on Twitter: Our Handle is
> @craftingblind Don't have a Twitter account? You can still
> follow Krafters Korner on Twitter. Go to:
> Twitter.com/craftingblind To unsubscribe, change your list
> options or get your account info for Nfb-krafters-korner:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-krafters-
> korner_nfbnet.org/slerythema%40gmail.com