What's in Alise's Toolbox - Part 1

Welcome to my new series, “What’s in Alise’s Toolbox.”  This series will explore all the tools and implements I use to create products for Knit Me Sew Me.  Part 1 is Crochet Hooks.

Crochet hooks are the most important part of making something that’s crocheted!  There are lots of different kinds of crochet hooks.

The photo shows only a fraction of the HUGE supply of crochet hooks I have in my arsenal.  There are aluminum hooks (everything except the three on the left), bamboo hooks (the second and third from the left), and plastic hooks (the big one on the left).  Some come with ergonomic handles.  Some have inline hooks; others have tampered hooks.  Some even have lights!

For me, my go to’s are regular aluminum crochet hooks.  They are lightweight and easy to use.  I also have more than one in every size, just in case one pulls a disappearing act!!  You might be wondering why one of the hooks is half the size as the others.  Well, that’s because I broke it!  (Some of them are so small that they can break, even if they are aluminum.)  This half-size crochet hook is perfect to weave in ends.  I also try to have hooks in different colors, especially if the pattern calls for more than one size hook.  This helps me prevents a hook size mix up (and yes, I have had this happen and it’s a pain in the drain and a total waste of time).  To learn more about this staple in my toolbox, there’s a great article at https://www.skillshare.com/en/blog/crochet-hooks-types-sizes-and-how-to-choose-the-best-one/

Until next time!

Alise

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