New to the forum, not crochet!

[Jean20057]

Hey everyone! I have been crocheting, leisurely, for about 2 years now, and just wanted a place to talk about it and not get goofy looks from my hubby! I'll try and post some pics later, when I have a bit more time. Anyway, thanks for having me, and I hope to fit in just fine here!!!

[DonnaPBradshaw]

Welcome aboard! there are plenty of wonderful folks that are willing to help! anytime I've asked for help the help was there in abundance!

[Jean20057]

Good to know! I just created another thread about tunisian hooks. I'm having a slight crisis trying to decide which I should get.

[kl1000]

Hello Jean! It s nice to meet you! I am Larisa doily maker

[AudreyL]

Hello Jean and welcome from Pa. Nice to have you with us. You came to the right place for help. I am a avid crocheter of over 40 years and still enjoy it very much

[Jean20057]

Thanks AudreyL, I do have another thread on this, but it hasn't seen much attention. I wonder if you have had experience in your 40yrs with carbonized bamboo hooks vs plastic ones? I'm looking to get a set of tunisian hooks, but I'm not sure what would be better.

[AudreyL]

Thanks AudreyL, I do have another thread on this, but it hasn't seen much attention. I wonder if you have had experience in your 40yrs with carbonized bamboo hooks vs plastic ones? I'm looking to get a set of tunisian hooks, but I'm not sure what would be better.

I use mostly Susan Bates needles. I like the carbonized needles. If you are doing a blanket I would get the longest one they have so you have the freedom of moving your work on them. They are hard to find you might have to send for them. I will check my books and let you know the lenght and prize of them

[Barbara G.]

Hello and welcome to the site! It is wonderful to have you here! Looking forward to learning more about you!

[AudreyL]

Jean20057. I looked in my book and the only kind you can get is Susan Bates. That is want mine our. They come in 22 in but they come i different sizea. Go on Susan Bates.com. They are called flexible afghan hook or crochet tunisien flexible hook. I hope I helped you