How to Make a Crochet Hook From Vintage Silverware

Create a crochet hook from the handle of vintage silverware.

The handles of vintage silverware are used to make jewelry, toothpick holders, wind chimes and crochet hooks. The shape of the hook is made with a 45 degree angle cut and needle files. The integrity of the end of the vintage silverware handle is compromised by filing it into the proper hook shape. The blade, spoon or tine end is used as the handle. Take proper precautions with the shaping of the handle to avoid possible injuries when designing the crochet hook.

Things You'll Need

• Vintage silverware
• Compass
• Ultra fine permanent marker
• Band saw
• Needle files
• Emery cloth
• Soft cloth
• Silver polish

Instructions

1. Measure and mark a 45 degree angle 1/2-inch in from the end of a vintage silverware handle. Place the mark on the front of vintage silverware with handles less than 1/4-inch thick. Place the mark on the edge of the vintage silverware if the handle is more than 1/4-inch thick.

2. Cut halfway down the mark with a band saw. Half of the mark is visible after cutting.

3. Shape the hook by filing the metal, beginning with a flat needle file. File the edges of the cut made for the hook to remove any burrs. Use a round needle file to achieve a smooth rounded surface on the hook and hook edges.

4. Shape the end of the hook with a flat and round needle file. A uniform shape is needed so the yarn will easily slide off the end of the hook.

5. Sand the filed edges of the hook with emery cloth to remove the filing marks.

6. Wipe the hook end of the vintage silverware crochet hook with a soft cloth to remove all sanding dust. Polish the end of the hook with silver polish. The silver polish places a slick surface on the hook for easy yarn removal. Apply polish as needed.

References

• Serendipity: Straight Hook