tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post5883730409539960147..comments2023-10-17T06:35:22.163+01:00Comments on Tat's Heaven: HooksSally Kersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14689082516157330679noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-27196966669907097512011-07-04T21:37:06.184+01:002011-07-04T21:37:06.184+01:00Thanks Kathy for your lovely comments, even though...Thanks Kathy for your lovely comments, even though the numer sizing of crochet hooks may be the same, they do seem to vary with manufacturers.<br />Ah Tatting Chic you will have to wait until they are put into Jane's Etsy shop, there does not seem to be enough hours in the day at the moment!<br />Thanks Susie for another idea, will not throw these mutilated hooks out just yet!Sally Kersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14689082516157330679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-62854252989839222522011-07-04T19:42:57.088+01:002011-07-04T19:42:57.088+01:00I just thought of something that might make the &q...I just thought of something that might make the "mutilation" of the crochet hook less sad...use the end to make a picot gauge. Most are 3/8 inches in circumference (or close to it), and the non-hook end works well as a picot gauge...and it is already shortened!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432665194707929150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-67002672991146438602011-07-03T20:18:03.521+01:002011-07-03T20:18:03.521+01:00Yes sally I would love one of those beautiful rare...Yes sally I would love one of those beautiful rare wood shuttles! PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME!!!! I would also love a o.4mm crochet hook with a wooden handle! oooohhhh! Can it be matching wood??? Ooooohhhh!!!!! (okay maybe not) but CAN IT????? ooooooohhhh! Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!!!!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569720420483740487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-47032047723705290012011-06-28T19:45:19.456+01:002011-06-28T19:45:19.456+01:00I had the experience of holding (and doing a few s...I had the experience of holding (and doing a few stitches with) a Pop-A bobbin shuttle at our Christmas event (Carol Lawecki's mom brought it for me), and I was SO impressed with it.! Beautiful work!!! <br /><br />I'd prefer the US size 10 or 11, or whatever is on the Aero shuttles from England). Although I often do use the hook to un-tat, I actually rely more on a separate blunt-end needle to unpick stitches, especially on 'fuzzy' threads. <br /><br />Even though adding the crochet hook means an incease in the price of the shuttle, I believe It's well worth it from several standpoints - the main one being that it's one less thing for your husband to make, and we want him to 'enjoy' making these wonderful shuttles! I knew they would be popular! I think they're VERY reasonably priced for all the work that goes into them!Kathy Niklewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471658272689112787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-85568971304898743352011-06-28T11:36:54.941+01:002011-06-28T11:36:54.941+01:00I must really thank you all for your comments they...I must really thank you all for your comments they have helped tremedously in finding out which size to go for on the end of the pop-a-bobbin. The 0.4 mm might not stand the wear and tear but might be good set in a wooden handle? Apart from that finding crochet hooks size 0.4 mm is not easy but they can be obtained from the UK at a price! Reluctant to order from the USA (which includes Susan Bates) as the English Customs seem to get hold of the parcels and make the consignment cost too much. I have though today ordered a small quantity of .75 from this country to see what they look like as perhaps a starting point. Will keep you informed, haven't given up on the 0.4 idea yet Jane!Sally Kersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14689082516157330679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-67592564766205310322011-06-28T10:45:19.323+01:002011-06-28T10:45:19.323+01:00Many years ago when I started tatting I was able t...Many years ago when I started tatting I was able to buy a shuttle with a hook, the hook is very very small and about 2 and quater inches look, the hook size I dont know but I can get it though large beads, so I think it must be 1.00 as the new one I brought has the same size hook and marked 1.00.<br />I dont use shuttles with hooks on they are too dangerous.<br />MargaretMargarets designer cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649752567816134409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-79266826853022563922011-06-27T23:41:25.085+01:002011-06-27T23:41:25.085+01:00I use .75mm for joining, and I always have the ver...I use .75mm for joining, and I always have the very tiny 0.4mm for unpicking and beading; I find that if I use that size for joining, it invariably splits the thread.<br />This is great news - because I never managed to come to terms with the hook, and prefer my hookless shuttle! - however a pop-a-bobbin with a .75 attached would be a dream!<br />Oh - and I also found the home-made hook too long to manipulate, it's easier to use the length on the Aeros.Maureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-68777911317095311522011-06-27T22:18:13.795+01:002011-06-27T22:18:13.795+01:00I find that a size 12 is good for 20 weight thread...I find that a size 12 is good for 20 weight thread, but for beading, I keep a 16. I wouldn't want a 16 on a shuttle most of the time though. I even like the size 10s I've put in a few of the Corian shuttles I've carved, but I work with the 20 weight thread almost exclusively, so a bigger hook splits the thread less. I would say that anything 10 or smaller would be fine for most tatters, so if you find a big lot inexpensively, go for it! (Also, Susan Bates hooks work better than Boye for me.)Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432665194707929150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-55893819245925353972011-06-27T17:53:11.201+01:002011-06-27T17:53:11.201+01:00I use a size 14/.75mm the most but for really tiny...I use a size 14/.75mm the most but for really tiny beads, the size 15 or 16 is handy. They break so easily, however (15 & 16) that I would not put them on a shuttle. But...I don't use the bobbin shuttles with hooks myself so don't listen to me!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127914310809216760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-1433433268832678472011-06-27T17:51:53.722+01:002011-06-27T17:51:53.722+01:00I use my size .4mm almost exclusively- if you'...I use my size .4mm almost exclusively- if you're looking for input.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15274345764787048662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6773419808528632842.post-84024180929273445092011-06-27T17:18:32.235+01:002011-06-27T17:18:32.235+01:00My favourite hook size is a 0.4mm one. Hope you c...My favourite hook size is a 0.4mm one. Hope you can get some of those. They'll 'fit' seed beads a treat!!Jane Eborallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129528958253092545noreply@blogger.com