I don't have a wood lathe but I have almost completed restoring a small, "consumer-level" Atlas lathe that should suffice for this type of thing like crochet hooks or pens. I'd love to make some crochet hooks. Right now I might try to make one without the lathe, by just using a little leg off of something. It's about the right dimensions, haha. I have some boiled linseed oil and some turpentine. I will put some turps in the BLO. Thanks for posting
That is beautiful!! What I wouldn't give for a set of those beauties!! You are very talented. I hope you don't mind, I am going to share this on my business page, which is for a mobile app for handcrafters, their markets/outlets etc called Xplore Handcrafted - thank you!!
Thanks, this is a harbor freight 10 x 18 mini wood lathe. I have a video where I give a review of this lathe. You can find it here - ruclips.net/video/3hZmO87hb7U/видео.html
Would you consider making a full set of hooks? What might you charge? My wife is always crocheting something to give away or donate. Like beanies for service members in the middle east.
Hi Chris, The dimensions of the billet in the video is around 7/8 by 7/8 by 8 inches. You could probably use something as small as 1/2 X 1/2 inch but 7/8 is the thickness of the board that I'm using and it's easier to just turn it down than to resaw the wood. The wood I usually use is cherry but any hardwood will do.
+Oncycl - I guess that was a poor choice of words on my part. I have a basic understanding of how it's done but my wife is the person who does most of the crocheting here, I just make the hooks. Not to say I've never tried it. My wife showed me how and I did once make myself a hat - after a fashion.
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Your wife is very lucky. I’d love to have a complete set of carved in-line crochet hooks too. Keep up the beautiful work. 🧶
I don't have a wood lathe but I have almost completed restoring a small, "consumer-level" Atlas lathe that should suffice for this type of thing like crochet hooks or pens. I'd love to make some crochet hooks. Right now I might try to make one without the lathe, by just using a little leg off of something. It's about the right dimensions, haha. I have some boiled linseed oil and some turpentine. I will put some turps in the BLO. Thanks for posting
Technical terms for the parts of a crochet hook: tip, throat, shaft (and this is where the measurement of the hook comes from), grip, and handle.
Great video! Love that your wife does the quality control
I want to come 'play' at your shop! Awesome machines. Way faster than my witteled ones. Blessings and keep up the great work!
Wonderful technique and explanations. Making several for a friend, and with your help the project will go much more smoothly. Thank you!
+Emerson Bailey - Thank you! Good luck with your project and if you have any questions feel free to ask.
I love these handmade hooks! I haven't bought one yet but its definitely happening soon. You did a beautiful job!
Very very well explained, and executed ! Thank you so much !
Thank you so much for posting this! I was wondering how they did it!
You're Welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Hi, I watching trying to figure out if I'm up to this, I'm actually interested in larger hooks. Hoping your still doing this. 😊
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Love these can u make them with thicker handles?
Wow incredible!!
wow its so nice... how i wish i could have like that...
That is beautiful!! What I wouldn't give for a set of those beauties!! You are very talented.
I hope you don't mind, I am going to share this on my business page, which is for a mobile app for handcrafters, their markets/outlets etc called Xplore Handcrafted - thank you!!
WOW ... impressive!
So beautifulll.
I love it.
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I sure would love to work with these!! 😊😊
Looks great, thanks for sharing. I have the same lathe
Wooooow 😍 soooooo beautiful
Fantastic, loved the videi
Fun to watch
really awesome!
Very nice job. Have you designed any with thicker handle? It can make for less hand fatigue
+Oncycl - Yes I have designed some hooks with a thicker handle. You can find my hooks at: www.etsy.com/shop/SassafrasCottage
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Thank you. Plus what kind of wood did you use?
I use mostly cherry wood
Oh okay lovely work you do. Thank you so much
Great job? can you tell me what kind of lathe this is?
Thanks, this is a harbor freight 10 x 18 mini wood lathe. I have a video where I give a review of this lathe. You can find it here - ruclips.net/video/3hZmO87hb7U/видео.html
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Would you consider making a full set of hooks? What might you charge? My wife is always crocheting something to give away or donate. Like beanies for service members in the middle east.
Jack Moler just guy some cheap ones
Hello Rick -- what are the dimensions of the billets you cut?
Did you mention what type of wood you use?
Love the video -- thanks for doing
Hi Chris, The dimensions of the billet in the video is around 7/8 by 7/8 by 8 inches. You could probably use something as small as 1/2 X 1/2 inch but 7/8 is the thickness of the board that I'm using and it's easier to just turn it down than to resaw the wood. The wood I usually use is cherry but any hardwood will do.
Thank you Rick,
Will definitely give this a try
Is the hook the same for all of the crochet needles ?
Yes, they're all made the same way
You are really fast! ;)
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No, not "pierce" the yarn. That is absolutely undesirable - what is wantec is it slides through the fabric without piercing the yarn.
+Oncycl - I guess that was a poor choice of words on my part. I have a basic understanding of how it's done but my wife is the person who does most of the crocheting here, I just make the hooks. Not to say I've never tried it. My wife showed me how and I did once make myself a hat - after a fashion.