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Simplicity Crafts
Crafting Your Own Crochet Hooks
Dowels are a versatile crafting and project supply. As such, they can be used in innumerable ways. Frequently, they are a simplistic, but essential part of a craft or project. However, they can also be used as a stand-alone supply, then used secondarily in the creation of other crafts and projects. For instance, a dowel can first be used to craft crochet hooks, which can then be used to make any number of items, such as afghans, baby blankets, or shawls.
To craft your own crochet hooks, first start by securing a few items you will need to complete the project. This includes a dowel with a diameter close equal or approximate to the desired size, 40 grit and 100 grit sandpaper, and a wood carving knife. If you'd like, you may choose to also have a metal crochet needle on hand as a point of reference. However, given the overall simplicity of this project, it's not necessarily a requirement.
With these materials on hand, begin the project by first cutting the dowel into two five to six inch segments. This is the standard lengths for the average individual. However, the segment lengths can be adjusted to shorter or longer lengths to accommodate the height and the overall comfort of the individual handling the hooks.
Once the dowel segments are cut, use the wood carving knife to make the rough form of an oval at the tip of the dowel. This is the area that will become the notched end, supplying the crocheting hook. Use the 40 grit sandpaper to help form the oval shape. Then, use the 100 grit sandpaper to apply a more fine finish.
Using a pencil, lightly mark the area of the dowel that lies approximately 1/4 of an inch from the oval tip. Then, use the wood carving knife to apply an upward cut of about 45 degrees into the wood dowel. Be careful not to inadvertently cut all the way through the dowel. Again using the sandpaper, wedge the 40 grit into the cut to achieve a rough sand and allow for more space within the hook. Once the size of the hook is satisfactory, follow by using the 100 grit sandpaper to apply a fine, smooth finish.
It is the carving and sanding of the notch that determines the size of the hook. Because of this, the crafter is allowed full control in making the crochet hooks. In fact, an array of crochet hooks of various sizes can be created by or for the crafter.
This is just one way in which a hardwood dowel can be used in and of its own right in the creation of other crafts and projects.
About the Author
About the Author: Dave Murphy is the founder and president of Good Wood, Inc., which makes a high quality wood dowel and the best hardwood dowel on the market. They also create wooden balls, wood knobs, wooden toy parts, custom wood parts, and more. They offer safe wood finishing, wood turning and can import from off-shore when necessary. Visit http://www.goodwoodinc.com for all of your wood product needs.
Altering a store-bought sewing pattern? Help?
I want to sew my dog a bodysuit(as part of a halloween costume) but the problem is it's hard to find patterns that fit her...She's 65lbs and a Great Dane(6months old) so she has a very deep chest! Most dog sewing patterns are for dogs no more than 50lbs.
I found this great pattern below(I like A)
http://www.simplicity.com/p-2060-crafts.aspx
Poblem is the very top of the envelope back says "for large dogs;16-17" from the base of the neck to the base of the tail" problem is my dog is 23" long. I'm a newbie to sewing so I want to ask help of how to alter the pattern to fit my dog who is 23" long.
-Would I add 6" to all the pattern pieces?(pattern is for 17" dogs, mine is 23")
-How much fabric do I need to buy?(the pattern calls for 1 3/5yards all together for the "large" size which is too small)
All comments appreciated if helpful!
I make coats for dogs and have to alter every pattern; usually across the front to the legs.
Measure the dog around the neck (at the collar and front (to clear the front legs) girth/chest (around the fullest part of the belly) and the back (from neck to base of the tail).
The measurement across the front is never shown on the charts, but is an important consideration so the coat clears the dog's front legs - http://www.myuptownpooch.com/measure_dogs.htm
Also, if the main pattern piece for the coat is not placed on the fold, I fold the pattern piece and place it on the fold of the fabric so there is less cutting - fold will be the center back and not cut.
1 3/4 yards would measure 45" (width of the fabric) x 63" in length. You could fold the fabric crosswise instead of lengthwise and have a length of fabric that measures 45 long and 31 1/2' wide for cutting on the fold.
2 yards, and you will have 45" x 72". Fold lengthwise and the fabric measures 22 1/2 wide and 72" long.
Open the instructions for pattern placement on the fabric and measure the altered pattern so you know how much you need in width and length.
Remember what is placed on the fold will be 2 x the measurement after it has been cut.
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