Monday, April 8, 2013

A New Direction


My new hook arrived last week but I had too much else going on to find the time to play with it.


If you compare my old one to this new one you can see why I wanted it so badly. The new hook has a tapered shaft that makes bigger holes so that the wool comes through without all the pulling and tugging.


The new one also has a place to rest your thumb and it was here that I discovered I was holding the hook all wrong.


Not only was I hooking in the wrong direction (outside to inside) but I was also holding the whole thing wrong and pulling the loops in the wrong direction.


 My poor blue flower petal became pretty wonky as I tried to get used to the new direction but after a bit it all seemed to make better sense.Now I need to order more wool because I am out of the pretty colors. It's always something.
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 8, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    The new one does look to be better and I don't know that much about hooking (Yikes that didn't sound good). What I do know is that it's always best to get the best equipment available if you want your projects to turn out well. I love how this rug is looking so far too. I could use new rugs....I should look into trying this. Looks like fun!

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  2. ZenitudeApril 8, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    It does look like a great hook. Having the right tools always makes such a difference.

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  3. kathy bApril 8, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    I just love the look of the flowers.....keep going!!!

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  4. WanderingcatstudioApril 8, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    You're just motoring on that. I love your colour combos.

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  5. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    love the rug and wow that is a hook n a half!
    Your going to have to make a video. What are you using for a frame??

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    1. AraigneeApril 8, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      I am using an old fashioned embroidery hoop but not liking it. I hope to get something better when I figure out what I need.

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