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Sometimes it's hard for me to figure out what to classify a crochet hook as given that it could fall into so many different catagories.
Now this is a serious diversion from the usual bone or ivory crochet hooks I've done in the past. Someone actually suggested a sting ray barb as the foundation of a crochet hook... Well this intrigued me so much that I had to try it out. I ordered a small barb from a guy in Florida and it arrived Friday afternoon. At first I thought the package was empty. Never seen a barb until now and you can imagine my surprise to see this 5 inch long chunk of evil waiting to bite my fingers at the first sign of inattentiveness. Well ha! I fooled it! I filed off the barbs ASAP with my trusty 6 inch flat and began shaping it... Unfortunately I did not take pics of the silly thing while it still had the barbs. Trust me, they were *SHARP*. I knocked the tip off so I could get a reasonable hook and began the work of filing and sanding and polishing. So here are the particulars: Just a touch under 4.5 inches long Size "B" (2.25 mm) Not big but about the right size for thread work. In a private collection. And yes, she is totally thrilled. I think I shall get more from this man as I really like this material and it's pretty exotic for a crochet hook. Maybe next time, I'll use 1.5 million year old fossilized bone. |
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I love him so much.
He is my world.
My only.
Marry me?
I have crocheted with this hook and I'm sure it will perform quite nicely. I'll be taking it to my local craft supply store (read: Hobby Lobby) and introduce the girls in the yarns section to this little gem.
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I have a pencil and I know how to use it.
I once asked for directions and they told me "You are here". Now if only I could find that on a map.
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I have a pencil and I know how to use it.
I once asked for directions and they told me "You are here". Now if only I could find that on a map.
Good luck with your evil plan! (you know it's an evil plan! Any plan that involves "Hey, look at my cool new toy" is an evil plan!)
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'When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes'
Desiderius Erasmus
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Oops, my stripes are showing....
Now I have made hooks from *real* baleen. I was very fortunate to get my hands on preban humpback baleen and gray whale baleen. I really liked the humpback baleen but it smells to high heaven even after 100 years (very salty and fish like) especially if it gets warm and wet.
The hooks made of that material are really neat and nifty. It conforms to the hand with continual use.
So I shall have fun with my many evil plans and I look forward to the look on the faces of those receiving them. Sometimes that's better than being paid for my work. ;D)
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I have a pencil and I know how to use it.
I once asked for directions and they told me "You are here". Now if only I could find that on a map.
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I have a pencil and I know how to use it.
I once asked for directions and they told me "You are here". Now if only I could find that on a map.
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