tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post254139297187002374..comments2024-03-27T15:07:29.053+00:00Comments on Tatting and not a lot else!: A new 'toy'Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-48836053201610214412018-05-29T17:26:27.691+01:002018-05-29T17:26:27.691+01:00Apparently these Tunisian crochet hooks are also c...Apparently these Tunisian crochet hooks are also called afghan hooks (which have been around a long time), and they come in various lengths, plus can have a flexible wire attached, for wider projects. It's interesting to see the different kinds of fabric effects that can be created, mimicking knitted stitches, but creating a thicker fabric, particularly suited for handbags and purses. I've found some excellent videos, which is the great thing about our modern technology today. I'd actually like to make a tote bag, as kind of a sampler of the different fabric effects.<br /><br />Kathy Niklewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471658272689112787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-46348461300932075992018-05-29T17:22:41.708+01:002018-05-29T17:22:41.708+01:00Interesting technique. The Tunisian crochet hook m...Interesting technique. The Tunisian crochet hook makes me think of tatting needles.Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077833136741791230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-11769636885540246412018-05-29T14:29:25.364+01:002018-05-29T14:29:25.364+01:00I found my tunisian hook the other day and thought...I found my tunisian hook the other day and thought I must have another go at it. Good luck with your cushion. I think tunisian crochet will work well for a cushion. Jane McLellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221433363521511688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-91839557386804500052018-05-29T13:02:31.574+01:002018-05-29T13:02:31.574+01:00I am so tempted to take up Tunisian crochet again....I am so tempted to take up Tunisian crochet again. I haven't done it since I was in junior high, years and years ago.Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032689683092213368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-34350107566553528292018-05-29T11:56:09.029+01:002018-05-29T11:56:09.029+01:00Can't wait to see what you are going to make!!...Can't wait to see what you are going to make!! :)God's Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235608410243857253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-45442289184367347432018-05-29T11:19:43.794+01:002018-05-29T11:19:43.794+01:00I love this type of crochet work and took a class ...I love this type of crochet work and took a class in high school my mom knitted and was impressed by the look of it. I hadn't seen it for long time till recently and I guess the hooks are hard to come by. Glad you were able to find one😃Madtatter80https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047145271493817811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-43875346483215631012018-05-29T09:11:43.393+01:002018-05-29T09:11:43.393+01:00You can buy these hooks with flexible cords, if yo...You can buy these hooks with flexible cords, if you have a burning urge to make something large like a blanket.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383223698959645624noreply@blogger.com