How to Make Your Own Crochet Hook

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By Angela Lynn
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Handmade Crochet Hooks

If you are an avid crocheter, making your own crochet hooks can be both satisfying and useful. Already, you are a designer, and you will see that this craft will really bring that out. Alternatively, you now have the ability to make and control the size or shape hook you need to create your projects.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Wood for hook
Carving knife
Hook size Gauge
Sandpaper
Wood or Bees Wax

Step 1

Wood Dowel

Take the piece of wood that you have chosen for your hook [pre-cut to handling size], and using a carving or whittling knife, shape it into a round rod a little bigger around than the size that you need. Subsequently, you should carve out the handle to fit your specific interest and/or hands.
Step 2

Example Hook

Now, cut a 45 degree angle into the side of the tip, so that the hole angles toward the tip (thus, creating a hook). Smooth or 'round out' any sharp edges. Be sure to carve out a space large enough to hold the yarn you plan to use without compromising the angle. At first, you may want to use a photograph or store bought hook as a general guide for the look and feel you want.
Step 3

Gauge - Gourmetcrochet.com

Using some course sandpaper smooth and shape your hook to slightly out of size. You may need a hook gauge for determining the exact hook size such as the one shown in the photograph [step three]. Once you have come close to the size you want, switch to a fine sandpaper to finish. This smoothes out any roughness in the wood for use.
Step 4

To finish, you may apply wood or bees wax to seal it and protect the hook from aging.

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theperfectfit said

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on 3/5/2009 This is interesting. I've always want to carve something. I would imagine that some wood is too soft and some is too hard. Good article. 5*