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Winemaker

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I have been asked to make some Crochet Hooks.I have never done them before so looked on you-tube. I noticed they do the hook end after turning, a bit fiddly. Is there any reason I can't cut the hook slot first then turn :thinks:, also do you know what length they need to be?
Thanks for any advice in advance Tom
 

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I noticed they do the hook end after turning, a bit fiddly. Is there any reason I can't cut the hook slot first then turn

I think the reason for turning first and cutting the hook afterwards is that if you did it the other way there is more chance of getting a catch (on the hook) and snapping the shaft.

I've just looked at some of the crochet hooks the missus has and the length seems to be about 4 inches.
Still trying to work out why she has them. She can't crochet :rolling:
 

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There was an article in Woodturning Design several years ago on making crochet hooks that talked about actually turning the hook. But most of the YouTube videos show the hook being cut manually after turning the handle.

I've does a few for my wife (a knitter who occasionally uses crochet hooks to finish off something she has knitted). I didn't find it all that difficult to cut the hook using a fine-tooth saw, and then shape it with files. The key is learning how to orient the hook to take advantage of the grain in the wood to maximize strength.

My experience was that making crocket hooks was practical in the larger sizes, but its really fiddly to make small size hooks.
 

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I have been asked to make some Crochet Hooks.I have never done them before so looked on you-tube. I noticed they do the hook end after turning, a bit fiddly. Is there any reason I can't cut the hook slot first then turn :thinks:, also do you know what length they need to be?
Thanks for any advice in advance Tom

The hook part is turned first because the hook is part of the shape ie it must not protrude. Its not the length so much as the diameter that is important, like knitting needles, and the angle from the body to the hook and the smoothness of the side grooves in the hook. Your best bet would be to go into a knitting shop and ask them what the various diameters are and then photograph one of the hooks to see. Or look at this http://www.freshstitches.com/ultimate-crochet-hook-review-susan-bates-change-in-hook-design/
 

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My dearly beloved is a Crochet specialist as in most things craft I was turned down every time I suggested making things like this for her.

Peter.
 
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