By Fran Ortmeyer, CNI Communications Director
Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hooks are available in 4 sizes: Art. No. 1305/G (4.0mm). Art. No. 1306/H (5.0mm), Art. No. 1307/I (5.5mm), Art. No. 1308/J (6.0mm)
Tunisian crochet is an ancient craft that combines knitting with crochet for a unique look and texture. It uses just one hook and the great thing about this form of needlework is it’s quick and easy to learn and makes working with two colors of yarn simple and fun. And now Clover brings that simplicity and fun to you with the new Double Ended Tunisian Bamboo Crochet Hook!
Learning something new always excites me and gets the creative juices bubbling. And this new crochet hook has me jumping for joy because I actually FINISH my projects! For me, starting projects is much more enticing than working them to completion. (You should see how many “in progress” projects I have around my studio and home.) And depending on what yarns I use, crocheting in the round with two colors allows me to give my projects a crafty or elegant look.
When working “in the round” using Clover’s Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook, remember you’re making a “tube” so you can cover just about any container, from juice cans to chip containers. The possibilities are limitless. Simply Tunisian Crochet them into a recycled vase, pencil/pen holder, coffee cozy, tubular containers to hold your crochet hooks, knitting needles, eyeglass cases, purses, cosmetic pouches … see what I mean by endless possibilities? You’re limited only by your imagination.
Because Tunisian Crochet is simple to learn, it’s a wonderful form of needlework to share with your younger friends or children. They, too, can make great gifts for friends and family, or make something totally cool for themselves. Forget the apple for teacher … help your child make a unique pencil holder for her desk.
Give it a try and show us your results. E-mail an image of your finished projects to fran@clover-usa.com. We’ll share them with our blog readers and maybe even post them in our Gallery at http://www.clover-usa.com!
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Eyeglass Case (featured in the new project sheet “Everyday Essentials”), Bonnet and Purse
