Tuesday, July 04, 2023

The HERO of Hooks

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When I first started collecting and researching crochet hooks, my sister gave me a hook she accidentally discovered in an antique shop. I no...
Sunday, February 20, 2011

Antique and Vintage Crochet Hook Inspiration

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When I crochet I like to have vintage and antique crochet hooks close by. I get special vibrations from the hooks. From these hand carved wo...
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Sunday, January 30, 2011

The P’s and Q’s of Crochet Hooks

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I was asked when crochet hooks grew to sizes P and Q. Looking back through my research, here’s a summary of what I found. Please leave a com...
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Another Rare Boye Hook

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World War II involved most countries around the world and lasted from 1939 to 1945. The United States entered the war after the Japanese att...
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Monday, January 19, 2009

The Start of My Quest

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My research and study of crochet hooks began with a missing hook. My sister bought this set of Lee Ward hooks for my Mother in the 1960’s. W...
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

For the Susan Bates Crochet Hook Collector

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So the Susan Bates hook lovers do not feel left out this blog is dedicated to Susan Bates vintage hooks. And if you are lucky, you might run...
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Sunday, December 21, 2008

Rare Size 15 Boye Crochet Hook

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In my research on crochet hooks I came across a reference to Boye introducing a size 15 crochet hook in late 1924. About 5 years ago, I fina...
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