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[green]

Hi all, I want to learn how to crochet and I'm wondering what sort of hook(s) to buy. I found some bamboo ones on Ebay, and as I love my bamboo knitting needles I'm tempted to buy them. Has anyone used bamboo ones, are they any good or is it just down to personal preference?

[bluekarin]

I haven't but I do want some as they sound lovely. I have a thin metal one (which was my very first one from a charity shop) which bends slightly and plastic ones which make a horrible squeak, especially with acrylic mix wool *shudders*

[chickweed]

I would like to try out a bamboo hook. I've heard that they are better than metal ones. Let us know how you go on.

[green]

Well, I've ordered some (and decided to treat myself some more of those lovely knitting needles ), I hope that I can get the hang of crocheting quickly... I can do a chain from here to China, but never could get my head around doing anything else with a crochet hook.

[Egluntyne]

You want **this book**. The best book for explaining basic stitches to beginners that I have seen.

[craftyhunnypie]

I'll second that - it's a brilliant book. I learnt off you tube, but it was in American terms & they call the stitches differently. I soon learnt how to interpret though.

Crochet hooks, I like the ergonomic ones. They are strong plastic with a rubber coating where your fingers grip. I also have some metal ones, but any less than a 3mm & they can bend. I have a bamboo one & whilst good for the yarn, it feels too lightweight & flimsy.

 

Emma.x

[green]

Thanks for the tip.

 

Edited to add: I've ordered the book, but as the hooks have arrived already I've been trying learn how to make granny squares with the help of youtube. I know how to make the middle bit (woohoo!), just need to practice to make it look a bit tidier. Quite like the hooks so far!