Re: [lace] Crochet hooks
Hi My mother was very dubious when I bought her one of the Clover soft touch crochet hook, saying she was quite happy with her usual one. However a couple of weeks later she couldn't stop singing it's praises. Not only is it easy to hold but the thread slips nicely on the shaft, I would recommend it to everyone with or without arthritis. Regards Angela (in crisp Sussex) On 30 Nov 2011, at 08:46, Jean Nathan j...@nathan54.freeserve.co.uk wrote: I used to do fine crochet a lot - long before I discovered bobbin lace. When I developed rheumatoid arthritis I found I couldn't do it any more because I couldn't hold the fine shaft of the hook and also couldn't keep the hook from turning the wrong way up - probably because of not being able to hold the hook properly. Then I saw the Clover soft touch hooks which have a flat shaft with a soft pad inset. Rather than go out and buy something I still couldn't use, I cut a small rectangular piece of etherfoam and pushed the shaft into it - a bit like sewing up, along, down - to see if it would make any difference. It did. So I then invested in several Clover soft touch hooks of different sizes and am happily crocheting again. There are now a few other companies making hooks of a similar design as well as what I consider to be hideous thick, round-shafted plastic ones, which I don't think would work as well because its the flat section which helps keep the hook in the right position in the fingers. Besides which the hook can't be made small enough in plastic. This type of hook would also probably help those who have crocheted with thicker yarns and are having a bit of difficulty changing to very thin threads. Here's one example: http://www.barnyarns.co.uk/Clover-Soft-Touch-Crochet-Hooks-Various-Sizes-pr-28662.html Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Crochet hooks
I just find a hook that the thread fits in. I don't remember the sizes. Someone will probably come up with a chart on the net somewhere. I wanted to comment that Perle cotton tends to be loosely twisted and soft. It will split easily. You will find the crocheting going better with tightly twisted threads. They will fit in the hook hollow better and slide into place, and hold their shape. I recently started some crocheting after 20 or more years of not doing it. The hardest part was getting an even tension, but with some practice and perseverance I found myself doing acceptable (to me) results. Alice in Oregon ... when we finally get several days of no rain, I'm inside with a cold. Oh, well.. I'm getting lots of lace made. - Original Message - From: viv lace viv.l...@btinternet.com Has anyone ever crocheted with lace thread and if so with what results (I've tried using a�perle 12, but couldn't get the hook size right) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Crochet hooks
Finding a hook that the thread fits in is a good start. After that, if you are serious, try a size bigger and a size smaller. People's tension varies. This is a good idea even if you find a chart. About crocheting with lace threads. Again you may need to actually do a small sample with the various threads. Despite the loose twist I have good results with perle thread However I found some of the very fine thread sold for bobbin lace unsatisfactory - almost impossible to crochet because of its gentle twist. It depends on how you want your lace to look too. The cabled 2S/3Z threads such as Cordonnet special or the old Coats Mercer crochet make a firm harsh lace with the individual threads standing out. The softer Cebelia or Fincrochet which are not cabled, give a much softer lace with the threads almost blending into each other. Barbara Ballantyne in Sydney, Australia -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of lacel...@frontier.com Sent: Wednesday, 30 November 2011 7:16 AM To: viv lace Cc: lace@arachne.com Subject: Re: [lace] Crochet hooks I just find a hook that the thread fits in. I don't remember the sizes. Someone will probably come up with a chart on the net somewhere. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Crochet hooks
Hi Viv Crocheters in the miniature world say that Venne Colcoton and it's like work well with a .75 or .5 hook. I've used a .6 with DMC80 with great success, and 120 with a .4, to make mats etc for dolls house fanatic friends! Sue in East Yorks On 29 Nov 2011, at 19:20, viv.l...@btinternet.com wrote: Hi Everyone I'm dipping my fingers back into crocheting and wondered whether to crochet with come of my lace threads. I have only ever crocheted with wool or with a no 20 crochet cotton for which I use a 1.25mm crochet hook. Does anyone know where there is a guide as to what hook size to use with which thread? If not can you say what size hook you'd use for No 30, 40, 50 etc crochet cotton Has anyone ever crocheted with lace thread and if so with what results (I've tried using a perle 12, but couldn't get the hook size right) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Crochet hooks
Most of the replies have answered you question regarding hook size for threads. I've crocheted everything from mohair through all the different wool types, silks, synthetics and all types of cotton. The specifically produced crochet cotton gives the best results, as well as the tatting threads. All types of cotton should work well but I must admit that I have only gone no finer than the 100 Coates Mercer crocheting cotton. I feel that linen may be a bit too stiff to work well. Silk is great!!! but only for shawls a and soft draping things I have not tried the metallics as yet. Anna from a sunny Sydney - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Crochet Hooks
I would try Nordic Needle (Nordicneedle.com) I haven't looked but they carry a lot. Lorrif Subject: [lace] Crochet Hooks From: bertra...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 09:25:31 -0600 To: lace@arachne.com This isn't about bobbin lace, but I hope someone can help. A woman I worked with during Frontier Days Rodeo told me about a project she is trying to finish which calls for a size 15 crochet hook. Do any of you have a source for this size needle? Michaels Hobby Lobby have already been checked. Thanks to whoever can help her. Sallie from Wyoming Sent from my iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] Crochet Hooks
Many of the lace suppliers carry the fine crochet hooks. A list can be found on the I.O.L.I. web site under Links, www.internationaloldlacers.org . www.lacis.com has a steel # 15 (item LC41) which can be ordered on line. Hope this helps. Delores Miller, Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA - Original Message - From: bertra...@gmail.com To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 8:25 AM Subject: [lace] Crochet Hooks This isn't about bobbin lace, but I hope someone can help. A woman I worked with during Frontier Days Rodeo told me about a project she is trying to finish which calls for a size 15 crochet hook. Do any of you have a source for this size needle? Michaels Hobby Lobby have already been checked. Thanks to whoever can help her. Sallie from Wyoming Sent from my iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
RE: [lace] Crochet Hooks
Hi, Sallie - here's a conversion chart: http://www.planetshoup.com/easy/tips/convcroc.shtml Margery. margerybu...@o2.co.uk in North Herts, UK -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com [mailto:owner-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of bertra...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 4:26 PM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Crochet Hooks This isn't about bobbin lace, but I hope someone can help. A woman I worked with during Frontier Days Rodeo told me about a project she is trying to finish which calls for a size 15 crochet hook. Do any of you have a source for this size needle? Michaels Hobby Lobby have already been checked. Thanks to whoever can help her. Sallie from Wyoming Sent from my iPhone - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
Re: [lace] crochet hooks
Hi Agnes, Thank you. That is a great help to me! Joepie, East Sussex. -Original Message- From: Agnes Boddington Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 9:23 AM To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] crochet hooks There are plenty of conversion charts on the internet to find the equivalent sizes for US/UK crochet hooks and knitting needles. e.g. www.thread-bear.co.uk/images/threadbear/Converion hooks and needles.pdf Btw the spelling in conversion is wrong, but as per the web address Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] crochet hooks
Over Christmas my Mother-in-law gave me a large number of crochet hooks that had belonged to her mother. Among them are two hooks that are marked Size H USA and Size K USA. On the other side is Boye. The K hook is larger than the H hook. Does anyone know how these sizes relate to the other crochet hook sizes? I am assuming that Boye is the name of the manufacturer. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA Agnes Boddington ag...@weatherwax.karoo.co.uk wrote: There are plenty of conversion charts on the internet to find the equivalent sizes for US/UK crochet hooks and knitting needles. - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] crochet hooks
Try the following website: www.karpstyles.com/crochet/hook-chart.html Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK Over Christmas my Mother-in-law gave me a large number of crochet hooks that had belonged to her mother. Among them are two hooks that are marked Size H USA and Size K USA. On the other side is Boye. The K hook is larger than the H hook. Does anyone know how these sizes relate to the other crochet hook sizes? I am assuming that Boye is the name of the manufacturer. Liz Redford Raleigh, NC, USA - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: [lace] crochet hooks
Mother-in-law gave me a large number of crochet hooks that had belonged to her mother... two hooks that are marked Size H USA and Size K USA. On the other side is Boye... Liz *** Steel hooks are numbered (for threads), and there is an overlap (of about 3 sizes) where the aluminum hooks (for yarn) begin and are lettered. The larger aluminum hooks begin at B, and end now, quite large as super bulky yarns are popular. The newer aluminum hooks have a letter and a number to denote them (the old ones did not), as we move to international trade and internet communication. The H is a 5. metric, 8 USA, 6 Canada. The K is a 6.5 metric, 10.5 US, and 3 Canada. How is that for confusing? :-) On the small crochet hook subject, it is difficult to find the finer 14,15,16 now. I typically find them where lace is prevalent (from lace to lace knitting), and beading focused stores. For a long time, it was almost impossible to find a 14, and in the old days, it came with a steel cap as it easily punctured the skin. I liked the steel cap Some small hooks come now as knit pickers for pulling snags to the backs of knits. One source in the US that comes to mind, is Beadwrangler, for small sized hooks, and is an online source. Many state you can't find them anymore, but they are out there! Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
Re: Re: [lace] crochet hooks
One can buy Boyle crochet hooks at Wal-mart today. Boyle is the manufacturer. Sizes such as you describe are quite large and used with yarn or wool (yarn might be a Southern Thing describing something of acrylic or or man-made fiber rather than wool from animals. . Betty Ann in Roanoke, Virginia USA Jan 12, 2011 09:52:29 AM, elationrelat...@yahoo.com wrote: Mother-in-law gave me a large number of crochet hooks that had belonged to her mother... two hooks that are marked Size H USA and Size K USA. On the other side is Boye... Liz - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
