How Do You Carve A Crochet Hook?
• Select the material you want your hook to be in. You can use a wooden or plastic chopstick, or a hardwood dowel. You can even start with a reasonably straight piece of a branch, for as long as it is well-dried. You will have less carving to do if the material starts with approximately the size and shape you want the finished hook to be, particularly the diameter. • If you’re using a chopstick, use a good, long one made of bamboo. The cheap, break-apart ones that you typically get with your Chinese takeout probably won’t sand to a finish that is smooth enough. • Different materials will handle somewhat differently. For instance, wooden and plastic hooks will be different from the commercial metal hooks. Try to experiment to see which ones suit your needs best. • See the “Things You’ll Need” section below for a list of the other items you’ll need. • Decide on the length of the crochet hook. You may wish to compare it to a commercial hook that you like working with. If you’re not sure,
