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Hooks Bamboo Knitting
How to Crochet : Crochet Hooks
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Lot 12 Crochet Hooks Knitting Needles 3.0-10mm Bamboo $0.99 |
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14 Afghan Carbonized knitting needles Bamboo Crochet Hooks 3 -10mm double tips $0.99 |
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12 15cm 6" Bamboo Knitting Crochet Hooks Needles 3-10mm $4.79 |
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12 Afghan Tunisian Bamboo Crochet Hook Knitting Needles $6.99 |
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12 Sz 6'' Bamboo Crochet Hook Knitting Needle 3.0-10mm $2.99 |
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12 Sizes Crochet Hooks Bamboo Knitting Knit Needle 15cm $4.99 |
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12 Sizes Crochet Hooks Bamboo Knitting Knit Needles 6' $4.99 |
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12 Sizes Bamboo Knitting Crochet Hooks Needles 6" Long $1.00 |
What is the best material for crochet hook and knitting needle?
Hi!
I would like to start knitting and crocheting and would like to get the best tools. What are the best materials for crochet hook and knitting needle in your opinion and WHY? Wood, metal, bamboo, plastic, anything else?
Thanks a lot.
Having used hooks and needles of a number of materials, I prefer metal (non-aluminum) and wood, although I have some borosilicate glass needles I love, depending on the yarn I am working with. Metal needles hold up well and work well, for experienced knitters and crocheters, for nearly all yarns, but some yarns, notably cotton and other plant fibers, silk, llama and alpaca, are very slippery to work with and are easier to control on wood or bamboo needles, since these materials have rougher surface that holds on to the yarn more firmly. I don't use aluminum needles, since I have found over time that these needles aggravate the arthritis in my hands, although other metal needles do not. I find plastic needles in combination with acrylic yarn squeak and it drives me crazy.
As for best, the suggestion that you try out various needle materials is well given. Many companies make fairly inexpensively priced needles in aluminum, plastic and bamboo. Buy or borrow a pair of straights, or circulars and practice on them to see if you are comfortable with them. Hit yard sales to get them even cheaper or thrift shops for some just to try, or borrow some from another knitter. Look at the yarn you generally plan to use. If it is acrylic or wool, you'll likely find metal needles to your preference, but other yarns may lead you to other types of needles.
You also need to understand needle tips. Did you know there are several types of needle tips that also affect the comfort of the needle in what you are trying to knit? There are blunt tips (large rounded points), pointed tips ( not so large, but still rounded points), and sharp points (very pointy tips). For general knitting, or working with several strands or bulky yarns, blunt or pointed tips work well--usually the larger the diameter of the needle, the less sharp the tip, but for lace or cable knitting, very sharp needles are preferred to pick up the tiny yarns used in lace or to easily move through the twists in cables.
BTW, spending money for quality needles isn't an extravagance, if you love knitting, having good tools can often make a difference.
Hooks Bamboo Knitting
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2 long Keychain crochet hook (size 3.75mm US F) (Have it hanging with your key or on your purse, You will have a crochet hook with you all the time!!) $4.98 Do you knit in the car, or at doctor's offices? However, you don't always have your crochet hooks with them all the time. If they you drop a stitch, you have to put it away till you get home to get your crochet hook to pick it up. But with the key chain hook, You will always be able to pick up a dropped stitch!! You can have it hanging with your keys or on your purse. You will always have your cro... |
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Bamboo Crochet Hooks 12 Sizes, 3 Sets Packed Wholesale $29.89 Our Bamboo Crochet Hooks come in 12 Sizes. It contains 12 Soft Touch crochet hooks in size: 3.0MM, 3.5MM, 4.0MM, 4.5MM, 5.0MM, 5.5MM, 6.0MM, 6.5MM, 7.0MM, 8.0MM, 9.0MM, 10.0MM, which is made of superior bamboo. Economic price for 3 Sets(36 Pcs). ... |
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Knitting supplies: Cable stitch needles, Metal stitch holders, locking stitch markers (BR brand) $8.99 Knitting supplies: 1. Three Metal stitch holders (2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches ) 2. Three ABS cable stitch needles 3. 15 locking stitch markers I also carry very nice bamboo knitting needles and crochet hooks. To find them, you can put keyword "excel craft needles" in search (search All Departments) and find them. The needles are very nice.... |
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The Knook Kit (Leisure Arts #46820 Now You Can Knit with a Crochet Hook!) $5.15 LEISURE ARTS-Knook Beginner Kit. Now anyone can knit--with the Knook; a specialized crochet hook from Leisure Arts that replaces traditional knitting needles. No more dropped stitches to chase after! A cord threaded through the bamboo Knook handle keeps them secure! Beginner set for medium weight yarn comes with 3 sizes of Knooks; 3 cords; and a pocket-size instruction book. Knook sizes included a... |
