Not Knook but Knit With Crochet Hooks
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The question that often comes up regarding use of double ended crochet hooks – what I call “Straights” – is can they be used for Knitting With A Crochet Hook.
It is not really possible to “Knook” with a single straight hook, not impossible, but not worth the effort and since you would STILL have to attach a cord in order to have the “second needle” Really brings us back to how just about every modern beginner spinner tries to make yarn out of dryer lint, — well what’s the point
As an added resource, I have a YahooGroup – KNITTING with Crochet hook,
where you can see examples of the modified hooks commonly used for this technique. Lots of helpful stuff in our files and all skill levels are welcomed.
The Magic technique is a great way to come to understand knit stitches, although it would not be my first choice – In The Attic Flexible Looms are much better for that.
Tunisian is, in my opinion, the “best bridge” no matter which direction – Crochet to Knit, Knit to Crochet. Much about Tunisian is remarkably close to “Continental/German/PICKING” style of holding Knit Needles and Yarn – Tunisian’s best YahooGroup is aptly called TunisianCrochet
What I have been know to call “Crochet Continental” (okay I drip too much coffee) is what I have been doing this for years since finding double ended flexible and circular crochet hooks. The hand position and use of the non-dominant hand pointer finger to control and “place” the yarn in the Contentiental/Picker method.
Interweave’s Knitting Daily had an excellent article about Pickers vs Throwers
http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/09/09/how-we-knit-throwing-or-picking.aspx” “target=”_blank
Once “discovered” has always made more sense to me – proving yet again, that what we learn first is going to be what we are most likely to be comfortable doing.
Certainly, had the first first (make that the first dozen or so) who attempted to teach me to knit, used continental I am fairly certain I would have “gotten it” several decades sooner.
Kim Guzman http:
recently “credited” me with doing research into this topic. If far too many hours of trial and error, with the most common result being turning the air blue with my ability to swear in multiple languages, then yes, I had have done some research.
It has been my experience that
80cm/32 inch length of the Pony Double ended
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works well for almost everything, however, when a larger than 6.50mm tip is needed, or when a longer or shorter cord is more appropriate, then the CrochetDenise system works quite well.
The bottom line is, just as we should select Materials and Tools apppropriate to the project – we also need to use the technique or combination of techniques that will give us a final product we will be happy about
After All, The Idea IS To
Enjoy The Making
Wheat
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