01 July 2013

NEW CROCHET HOOK...for my birthday

sssssshhhhhh! not the one I really wanted but thanks Phil for thinking of me, even so I am very impressed with the feel of it and will definitely give the Clover Amore ones a go.
Phil thought this was the one I wanted...... LOVE HIM!
It felt completely different from the metal ones i usually use a lot shorter but I soon got used to it and it felt good.
 
I was going to show you my latest crochet project from a quilt book, but....
mmmmmm make yourself comfy why don't you Brupbrup?
 
Been trying out a tester for a row of stitches from sc, through hdc, dc, htr to treble
I'm sure there must be a stitch out there some where like this?  
Any one know?
 
I found my Mums old Needlework book, temporarily lost, she had it for her 21st birthday in 1947.
A lot of crochet stitches in there we all use but don't know the names of.
 
Happy Hooking everyone

14 comments:

  1. I think Phil did a great job because that is my favorite hook. I have them in almost all sizes, and really if I am straight with you several in each size. He may have done you a great favor.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Oooops pays to be honest in the beginning may be...I do love the feel but it wasn't the one I really wanted but I now have 3 more they arrived this morning, he is so pleased with him self I will love them all lol
      Hugs x

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  2. I have the Soft Touch and the Amour in all sizes and I love them both.
    I find I get less fatigue and aching in my hand, so I'm able to crochet for longer.
    A lovely birthday present :)
    Sally x

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    1. It's the Amour ones I wanted but as 3 more arrived this morning I will love these Phil really is a sweetie
      Hugs x

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  3. What an interesting looking crochet hook. I've never tried one like that. I love the look of your mum's old Needlework book! I love browsing old books full of lovely and useful ideas! That new stitch sample is really very pretty!

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    1. I will love them..as now I have 4 lol...yep I thought it worked well and it is just a row of basic stitches to make the shape repeated then reversed lol
      Hugs x

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  4. Oh Sue..I'm sure that is well treasured. I'm on the look out for old crochet books like this one. I have found exactly one. I know that you would never dream of parting with this book..but if you ever do, I have a shrine ready for it :)LOL

    The one I have is Complete Guide to Modern Knitting and Crocheting

    Tracy
    www.crochethappy.com

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    1. hehe...you can still get copies of this book...but i'm afraid not my copy hehe
      Yours looks interesting too...got one or two old book, always on the look out for them
      Hugs x

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  5. Happy Birthday to you Sue!! I love it when our men try to please us with a gift for our craft.
    Love our kitty cats always find our work!!!
    Hugs and kisses,
    Kris

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    1. Thanks Kris...he is a real gem, anything new they always need to try out hehe
      Hugs x

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    2. I think it's precious that he wanted you to have what you wanted on your birthday, instead of what he thought would be more impressive. He did so well!

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  6. Any man who gives crochet hooks for birthday presents is to be cherished! Happy Birthday, Sue! Love that vintage volume of your mother's - just something lovely about browsing a book that previous generations of crafty women have loved. E x

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    1. HAHA....he is a real gem, always gets the right presents.
      Thanks hugs x

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  7. Un très beau crochet pour faire des merveilles !

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