The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Food & crafts => Crafts => Topic started by: Rich/Jan on November 30, 2011, 02:43:17 pm
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Hi - I have arthritis and knit slowly but have thought about doing some crochet work - just simple items - hats, scarf and the like. What hooks do you recommend - wood, plastic, bamboo - and any pattern recommendations please. I have loads of balls of wool so no expense other than the pattern plus postage to France. I prefer to work with chunky and handspun wools. Thanks Jan
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I use the metal tipped hooks with the comfy thick handles, but I dont use wool just cotton to do lace crochet so anything over a 2 hook and I feel I am crocheting with pokers. There is a crochet where you use a thick knitting needle and crochet on and off that ( cant remember the name of it off hand) but maybe good for you with arthritis. It is used for very lacy scarves, blankets etc. I use a website called crochet pattern central, it is a collection of private patterns and ones from other websites and contains small items to clothing and larger. Good luck I can hardly put my hook down and you will soon be addicted as well.
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ps I learnt to crochet off u tube!
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Hermit, were you thinking of Tunisian crochet (http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=40)?
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I prefer the metal hooks and I like big ones and thicker yarn.
ps I learnt to crochet off u tube!
I've had a go at Tunisian crochet too, using a broom handle as the thick knitting needle and some very chunky yarn. Thanks for the reminder. I must have another go at it.
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Broomstick lace is what I remember it being called, thats it.
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That could explain why I used the broom handle. :D Just realised I inserted the wrong quote. So much for my promise to self to proof read all my posts. Think it lasted a couple of hours. :-[