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Lets get back to the crochet...
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One of the main reasons for starting this blog, was my passion for crochet.
I wanted to learn from, and be inspired by others and hopefully do the same for someone else out there!
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Now I don't know about you, but everytime I go into a craft shop, I look for the crochet things.
Hooks tools, books and any useful things that will help with the hooking.
In most shops there is not a lot to see or buy... same old- same-old!
I then buy on line, but its not the same as being able to 'have and hold'.
do you have this dilema?
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In America its very interesting to note the difference.
A quick visit to 'Joann' at my Mum's local Mall.
For very little money....I bought these,
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Now I don't know about you, but everytime I go into a craft shop, I look for the crochet things.
Hooks tools, books and any useful things that will help with the hooking.
In most shops there is not a lot to see or buy... same old- same-old!
I then buy on line, but its not the same as being able to 'have and hold'.
do you have this dilema?
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In America its very interesting to note the difference.
A quick visit to 'Joann' at my Mum's local Mall.
For very little money....I bought these,
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Two gorgeous new hooks and a pack of comfy rubber grips, to put on the end of my old hooks.
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The grips are especially handy for those smaller size hooks that can dig in to your hand after a long session.
Superb for only $2.99
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The hooks? oh the hooks....
they are sublime, comfy, pretty, hook well and are very cheap at $2.49 each!!
(thats about £1.70 with tax)
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The handles are bamboo, with steel hooks
I loved them so much I bought another before I left!
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Does anyone know where these can be bought in uk?
Where do you buy your fave hooks etc.
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PS...the top pic is a project I made for my Mum..I will reveal all later.
Hi Daisy! I just found your lovely blog and had to leave you a comment. I do exactly the same thing as you in craft stores...I have a look at everything but what I search for are crochet things! The bamboo hooks look great. I just got back from the UK and in my suitcase I brought back a Brittany hook and some knitpro hooks. I love wooden hooks they are so easy on my hands. Have a great weekend! Elisabeth xx
ReplyDeleteHello Elisabeth,
DeleteThank you so much for popping by...welcome!
I must have a look at the hooks you mentioned that Brittany one looks lovely...
I will pop over to you asap
daisy x
They look really comfy! Not seen these ones for sale in the uk, perhaps I've just not been looking enough! :) x
ReplyDeleteThey are the best I have ever tried...so far,
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hi- I noticed the other day that they sell bamboo hooks in Hobbycraft but they were much MUCH more expensive!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, will have a look next time..
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OMG! I love Joann's, i think i would like to live in one actually!
ReplyDeletethose hooks look fab
happy weekend
love jooles x
They couldn't keep me out of it...happy as larry in there all day!
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Hello Daisy
ReplyDeleteYou can get the Susan Bates hooks you mention on Amazon co.uk but they are a bit more expensive 10 to 11 pounds....I've been looking for some good hooks for a long time now. I tried the knitpro but didn't get on with them and sent them back. At present I use my old Aero ones and a couple of new clover ones I bought. However I'm still hunting for the superduper crochet hook! :-)
keep well
Amanda
hey Amanda, good to hear from you...
DeleteYep i use my old aero ones and have clover too, but those Susan bates ones are my new bestest ones ever....
Until later
daisy x
Ooh, looking forward to seeing what all that delicious green has made. Your new hooks look lovely, love the colours. x
ReplyDeleteThe hooks are so amazing i love love love them...
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I wish you lived closer to help me with this wish to learn....have a great weekend!
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Oh I would love to teach you or have a litle crocheteers club...
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Lovely new hooks Daisy ... I bought a set from ebay ... just brightly coloured steel ones ... could do with the comfy looking bamboo ones though ... must keep my eye out ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteLove your new tools, and those hooks are the best!! Have a great weekend! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteOoh lovely new hooks - look really comfy to work with
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I have seen the bamboo hooks at the show sewing for lpleasure last year but the rubber grips are new to me, must look out for those, will do a search on google back again, popped over to amazon and they have 16 hooks size 2mm to 12mm on offer for £6.99 reduced from £15.99 hope amazon does not crash when everyone rushes over to buy them!!
ReplyDeletethe hook I use is from bypetra, it's the same as the one in the picture except the base is made from rubber. It's great to use, easy on the fingers! Heather x
ReplyDeleteHi dear Daisy, I love your crochet and fabric. The greens are so pretty! Your new tools are wonderful! I am so happy for you! I love JoAnn's and always find lots of goodies there. So glad you enjoyed it! Love, Paula xo
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ReplyDeletelovely post as usual; just stopped by to say that my friend Lottie (who I met at my Ted & Agnes/dottie angel day) is going to teach me to crochet on the 21st! Let's see if she manages where others have failed!
Hurrah hurrah!
Deletenow if you just let me set up a blog for you....then away you go..
Good luck to lottie I say...!
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if you want to set me up a blog D then go right ahead!!!!
ReplyDeleteOOh really??? I would love to...I did it for my friend Vanilla Sqirrel....
DeleteOk right we need each others emails...
I need to ask you what you like, i'm not 'geeky or anything, but I think when you've made all the mistakes its easy to set up for someone else?
Can you email me via clicking on my profile?
Or shall i email you? send me your email and I wont publish it if thats easier?
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