tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post7884826567152305147..comments2023-05-21T10:54:35.579+01:00Comments on A good talking to...: Why make things trickier?Jacq Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-13545280864201815252013-03-04T07:42:09.916+00:002013-03-04T07:42:09.916+00:00I can't seem to get a good result with plastic...I can't seem to get a good result with plastic crochet hooks but that's a good use for them :)Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-74868691872134069002013-03-04T07:40:20.282+00:002013-03-04T07:40:20.282+00:00Hi Sam, I think you're right, I had another lo...Hi Sam, I think you're right, I had another look this weekend but I'm going to stick with making up my little bags. I was given a bag of hooks - not all the sizes are suitable for beginners but there are 2 or 3, I'm going to look in the charity shops too :)Jacq Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720788276272548617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-58558354086545456222013-03-03T05:20:46.378+00:002013-03-03T05:20:46.378+00:00I am with you on the starter kits and especially t...I am with you on the starter kits and especially the yarn. I shudder just thinking about it. Having said that I do have a complete set of plastic crochet hooks from 1mm (or thereabout) up to 15 that I use to determine the size hook I need to get the desired effect with a new yarn.Giggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687447086361922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515200276404197969.post-40309758074574340862013-03-02T19:55:09.579+00:002013-03-02T19:55:09.579+00:00This is a really interesting subject. I know when...This is a really interesting subject. I know when you're a total beginner at something you don't want to spend lots of money on tools or equipment - particularly when you don't even know if you're going to like whatever it is you're learning - but some of the cheap tools and yarn are so horrible! And sometimes you only need to spend a few pennies more, or look in a different place for something much nicer that doesn't cost a lot. <br /><br />I've never bought a beginners kit for knitting or crochet, but I've bought painting ones in the past, and the quality wasn't good when you think how expensive they were. <br /><br />I'd say you're better off continuing to make your own beginners kits, it sounds like you've sussed out what's good to include and what's not. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.com