Crochet hook sizes matter. New crocheters may not notice a difference until they stare at a yarn aisle and see all the different sizes. I recommend hook sizes when making a purchase for the first time. Look for 5 mm, 5.5 mm, 6 mm, or 6.5 mm. For our USA friends, that size is H,...
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Can I Take A Crochet Hook on a Plane?
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration, Crochet Hooks can be brought in carry-on and checked baggage. You can check the TSA Website Here. I've never had an issue taking a crochet hook or knitting needles in most of the places I have visited. For Canadians, you can also...
5 Helpful Polymer Crochet Hook Tutorials
Make Your Own Customized Clay Hooks Making your own customized clay handles are doable with a bit of practice and more. General Tips for Polymer Clay, getting started is not as hard as you may think. Essentially, you need to prepare the clay for your handle and then bake at the end of the moulding...
Mikey O Matic Yarn Feeder Platform
This yarn feeder homemade tool is 4-in-1 tool for keeping the yarn from tangling. It requires one piece of wood and 2 - 27" wires. Plans are provided. This is the Mikey O Matic Yarn Feeder Platform. It's a homemade tool to solve a problem that Mikey has when wanting to use the beginning and...
Your Crochet Journey Journal
Create your Crochet Journey Journal Does size matter? Yep, it does for me and I realized that in 2018. Every year, I have the intention of keeping a crochet journal. I start with a binder and by February, it's collecting dust and moved off my desk never to be seen again. Occasionally in the year,...
Crochet Driftwood Hooks from Nova Scotia
I recently discovered through a friend these handmade crochet hooks made right here in Nova Scotia with driftwood. I was captivated by them as I walk the beaches here and the driftwood is visually amazing. The idea that someone thought to collect the wood and make hooks is really amazing to me. They have a...
Crochet Hook Size Conversion Table
For Canadians and Americans, the crochet hook sizes are represented by letters and numbers, depending on the country. Sometimes, the hooks are not labelled with the proper identification that a person in Canada or the United States may recognize. The chart provided answers to the following three questions? We have the answers to these frequent...
Maker's Keep Magnetic Slap Bracelet
I was over in Amsterdam, and you must visit Stephen and Penelope while there. The luxury yarn shop is a magnificent colourful feature, and you may lose your marbles inside. On the counter were these small boxes which appeared to be an Apple Watch system. It's just a magnetic slap bracelet to hold my tapestry...
Mobile Craft Room for Walkers
Discover the game-changing Lemon Wood Mini Yarn Minder, a brilliant innovation I stumbled upon at Jimmy Beans Wool recently! At first glance, I marvelled at its clever design, but the real "aha" moment hit me when I pondered, "Where could I possibly use this?" Enter Trish, my ingenious friend who has taken this nifty contraption...
Living the Luxe Life: My Shamelessly Braggable Haul!
Step into a world where craftsmanship meets lifestyle with the #dellaq Makers Canvas Backpack—a true carryall not just for your crafting but for every facet of your life. Inspired by the classic rucksack, this beauty is a sophisticated blend of style and practicality, promising a seamless integration into your daily adventures. Join me as I...
Knitter's Pride Winder
While at Jimmy Beans Wool for our crochet retreat, I treated myself to a Knitter's Pride Signature Mega Wool Winder. It can wind up to 450 grams = 15.8 oz balls. Red Heart Super Saver is 7 oz to put this in perspective for sizing. There are two versions from the natural birch wood but...
PRODUCT REVEAL: Susan Bates Twist + Lock Interchangeable Hooks
Brand new hooks by Susan Bates called Twist + Lock Interchangeable Hooks have become available. From one crocheter to another, let me give you my impressions. As the years went on for me, crocheting thirty-four years, there was something about these hooks that compelled me right from the minute I saw them. The length of...