Having seen the price of mega-large crochet hooks (approx £15 a go) I thought about making my own. I mean, some people have made their own large knitting needles, so how hard could it be? I wanted about 25-30 mm width for my first one, so I began with an old curtain pole.
You can see my pencil markings, and the starter cuts, but it proved too hard with the tools I had.
Then I found a stray piece from a conifer - much softer, and set to on that. So keen was I to make inroads, that I was peeling the bark off on the way home...
Yes, I know - it looks like a Viking V1br8 thing, but I'm pleased with it so far... It just needs a bit more sanding.
Hey, I might even go into business!
