Crochet Obsessed

Okay... I do this about EVERYTHING! Once I decide to do something, then I go out and spend alot of money on it. Some stuff (like quilting) sticks and other stuff doesn't (like I don't know what because it didn't stick).


I read in the Happy Hooker book (by Debbie Stoller) that there are sharper-style crochet hooks that are easier to crochet with because they slip through the stitches easier than blunt hooks. So, I took a good look at my hooks, and they're ALL the blunt-style. Hmmm... gotta do something about that.


And, I want some wooden crochet hooks, too. Hmmmm... gotta do something about that, too.

So, yesterday I searched for "wood crochet hooks" on Google, and came up with a TON of choices. There are some wooden hooks out there that are almost $30 each (but they look so cool, I may have to buy one!). So what did I buy (like I NEED them)? A set of 12 bamboo crochet hooks from eKnittingNeedles.com. They range in size from 3mm to 10mm. The hooks are $4 or $5 each so they would have been around $50 if I'd bought them individually. However, the set was $29.99 with free shipping (I just LOVE free shipping!).


Anyway, it's hard to tell in the picture if they're the sharp kind or the blunt kind. I have my fingers crossed that they're sharp. Here's what one of them looks like, and then the whole set beneath it:


The only bad thing (I think) about them is that the size is printed on them, but not the alphabet letter. Alot of patterns just say "I" hook, and not "size 9" (or whatever the right size is for that letter). I guess I just need to learn the sizes.


Also, I'm going to have to make another crochet roll for these hooks! That'll be fun!

Garage Shop

I've joined a "De-stash-a-long 2009" craft-a-long on Craftster! I hope that sharing my paper crafting addiction will prompt me to use up more of my stash of cardstock, patterned paper, vellum, transparency film, handmade paper, rhinestones, ribbon, eyelets, brads, beads, rubber stamps, glitter, buttons, punches, stickers, wire, flowers, embellishments, paint, etc., etc!

My first goal is to make a huge dent in the amount of scrap cardstock that I keep accumulating. I just can't throw away any scrap cardstock, no matter how small a piece it is. I keep telling myself: "I might be able to use that on someting else" and so I save every little scrap! Not good!

Second goal is to figure out how to use up all that patterened paper I have. I'm just not good at using that, but I keep buying and hoardng it (along with all the other supplies I have). The good news about hoarding is that I don't buy ANYTHING unless it's on sale, and then I buy it even if I don't need it (thus the addiction!).

Anyway, here's a photo of my garage shop that's LOADED with paper crafting stuff. I'm totally cringing as I post this!