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5 Fun Facts About My Crochet Hooks!

13/09/2016

Crochet hooks are scattered all over our house. I have a few in myΒ handbag, two on my bedside table and I recently found one in the dishwasher! Surely I am not alone in this habit, am I?

I do endeavor to keep them all stored and organised in a convenient manner, my problem (actually I dont really consider it a problem) is that I have so many. Can you ever have too many crochet hooks?

I used to buy and collect vintage sewing baskets at boot fairs and very often they would be filled with not just sewing paraphernalia, but also with old knitting needles and crochet hooks.

I have a gorgeous vintage, wooden box handbag, that hangs on my pegboard in my sewing room. It came from America, inside are crochet hooks for ‘upstairs’ use.

I favour recycling large glass jars for hook storage, so easy to see what you have, sometimes I crochet them little jackets…a fab way to test out a new stitch don’t you think?

lazy daisy jones favourite crochet hooks

I dont need to buy anymore hooks, I have plenty. Occasionally just to keep up with all the new hooks on the market I browse through all the different types of hooks that are in stock at Β DeramoresΒ Have you seen those ‘interchangeable’ ones with removable heads?

So why is it that when you lose the hook you are working with, you can never ever lay your hands on another one in the same size quickly enough? I think it is a crocheters conundrum!

My favourite crochet hooks

Five hooky fun facts about my crochet hooks

Fact no. 1:

My favourite size hook is a number 4mm, closely followed by a 3.5mm

Fact no. 2:

My favourite make of hooks are the Susan Bates bamboo handles. I find them light and comfortable. I keep these close to hand at all times.

My favourite crochet hooks

Fact no. 3:

I keep an emergency hook in the glove compartment of my car, and one in my handbag.

Fact no. 4:

My most treasured hook has teeny tiny puppy teeth marks on the handle. Our Shih tzu puppy used to steal it. He is now 5 years old and would not dare try the same trick today. However I would be extremely upset if I lost that one.

Fact no. 5:

My car once came back from the car washers with a chunky 9mm crochet hook sitting on the front seat. I had mislaid it about a year ago! Hoorah for those nice car wash men.

Do you have a special hook with a story behind it? Id love to hear all about it if you do.

Do have a look at my Crochet Category Page for more crochet and yarn stuff!

Or check out the LDJ Home Page for all the latest posts.

You can also find me on Bloglovin & Instagram

Happy hooking,

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Wilting blooms rescued from the garden. The Lavender is magnificent this year! Anyone know the best time to harvest it for drying? I want to make scented pillows. πŸ’œ #petalsandprops #grownnotflown #flowersgivemepower #gardentovase #mamasblooms #petalpower #flowerpower #igrewthese
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Today is a day for loose dresses (with very little underneath πŸ˜†πŸ€« Sewistas get your #wildergown - @fridaypatterncompany dresses out ! What do you mean you haven’t made one yet? There is a reason this pattern is a best seller ya know ! I now have two #wildergownshirt and two dresses. Perfect for this UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ heatwave πŸ”† . How are you keeping cool, we are lounging, animals are dozing. The cool ceramic tiles in the hallway are popular for laying on ya tummy with paws spread out, I might try it! . . . #howwekeepcool #summerinthecityβ˜€οΈ #bluedresses #sewingshownseated #littleliffner #homesewn #fortheloveofsewing #youcanhackit #diyfashion #sewingforsanity #sewingisselfcare #thisprettyengland #exploretocreate #wanderfolk #facadelovers #streetportraits #prettylittletrips #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle
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Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
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What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
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#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
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What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
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.
#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
.
.
.
#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
.
.
.
#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! 
Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next.
This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. 
Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons 
Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. 
.
What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! 
.
.
.
#lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
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My latest make, I started yesterday & finished today. I absolutely loved making this and am so happy with the result. My first time shirring too! Fits like a dream, I will make a maxi dress version next. This wonderful linen fabric & pattern is by Julia @bobbins_and_buttons and is availability to download free from @lovesewingmag issue 106. Scroll to end to see original as featured in magazine. Linen fabric available from @bobbins_and_buttons Julia and I are collaborating on a project so more on that later. . What do you think? Why not save for future reference for a quick sewing project ! . . . #lovesewingmag #bobbinsandbuttons #shirredtop #shirreddress #quicksew #fortheloveoflinen #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #sewover50#memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew
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My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
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πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
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#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
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πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
.
πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
.
πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
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Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
My definition of multitasking . . .
Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! 
.
πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living 
Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester  and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend !
.
Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . 
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.

#totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent 
#shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity
#agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard
#menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
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My definition of multitasking . . . Shopping @thehambledon (still is and always will be the coolest shop in Winchester)wearing @beaumontorganic and thinking about where to have lunch! . πŸ“Έ by Amanda @simply.start.living Edit : we ate @autumnhouse_winchester and it was delicious πŸ˜‹ can highly recommend ! . Scroll for details of a fun day out . . . . . . #totallylocally #shopsmall #sustainableshopping #supportindie #shopindependent #shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #disruptaging #mybeautifulmidlife #artinaging #keeponevolving #agediversity #agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe #minimalmoodboard #menocore #ageisjustanumber #slowfashion
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In a world full of chaos it’s reassuring to know that there will always be crochet and the Sunday papers. 
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Recent progress on a panel of mosaic crochet from the #postcardswithloveblanket #postcardswithlovecal designed by @coastalcrochet with yarn from @kingcoleltd #kingcolecal 
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In a world full of chaos it’s reassuring to know that there will always be crochet and the Sunday papers. . Recent progress on a panel of mosaic crochet from the #postcardswithloveblanket #postcardswithlovecal designed by @coastalcrochet with yarn from @kingcoleltd #kingcolecal . . . #dreaminginpictures #tinytinymoments #daysofsimpleandslow #folkandstory #yarnstagram #ourmakerlife #ganchillo #bhooked #makeitwearit #yarntherapy #mylifeinyarn #yarnfriendsrock #stayhomestaycreative #stayhomeandcrochet #moderncrochet #usethosescraps #crochetgeek #crochetismyyoga #crochetgram #crochetmakesmehappy #crochetaddict #crocheteveryday #crochetgirlpower #yarnhoarder #crochethappy #crochetlifestyle
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