Welcome to My Hook Nook
All you need to join in is a hook and some yarn...
Welcome to my Hook Nook. This site is being created for anyone that either wants to learn how to crochet or wants to experiment with new crochet techniques or styles.
My name is Deb and this is my site. I have been crocheting for many decades now and my goal is to share my love of crocheting with others. If you want to give crocheting a go, this is the place to.
As the site grows I will add step by step instructions on basic crochet stitches, crochet terms and how to read a crochet pattern or chart. I will also keep you up to date with what I am working on and share any new ideas or techniques that I come across.
YouTube is also a great resource for anyone who is looking for visual instructions or new crochet ideas. If you do find something that you feel would benefit the other visitors to this site, I would encourage you to share it with us.
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My Story...
I love working with yarn…
I guess you could say that I am a frustrated creative. And my medium of choice is yarn. I knit, crochet, do felting and spin my own wool.
My craft room is full of the leftovers from experimenting with other craft forms (like resin, sewing, machine embroidery, sublimation and making stickers using a Silhouette Cameo). Still, it seems I always go back to yarn crafts – in one form or another!
If I can’t find the wool I want in the right colour, I will dye it. I love working with natural fibres but will work with synthetics if need be.
My usual choice of yarn for amigurumi is cotton, usually in 4 ply but I occasionally will use heavier cottons depending on the project I am working on.
For blankets and larger toys I sometimes use acrylics, especially if it is being made for a small child. Most of the young mothers in my family prefer crocheted items that can be throw into a washing machine and dryer when the inevitable happens.
Amigurumi - Crochet figures, dolls, teddies and much more...
Amigurumi is a Japanese term that translates to "crocheted or knitted stuffed toy".
... a compound of the Japanese words 編み ami, meaning "crocheted or knitted", and 包み kurumi, literally "wrapping", as in 縫い包み nuigurumi "(sewn) stuffed doll".
Usually when people talk about making amigurumi figures, they mean small figures made using fine yarns with a small hook.
However larger items like plushies also fit within the definition. Most amigurumi or plushie patterns use very few stitches, mainly single crochet and half double crochet (American patterns). You will also need to know how to work a magic ring and how to increase and decrease.
The pattern will use increases and decreases to create basic shaping with more detailed shaping being done using sculpting techniques with a wool (sewing needle) and matching thread.
Recent Articles
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Easy Granny Square
Nov 02, 24 05:08 AM
A pattern for an easy granny square that you can use for a knee rug or blanket. -
How to Crochet
Oct 31, 24 10:42 PM
I learned how to crochet many years ago, at the age of six. Crocheting is fun, easy to learn and very versatile.You can make anything from scarves and jumpers to fine lace. -
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Oct 27, 24 02:07 AM
half double crochet
