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LEFT HOLDING THOSE HOOKS

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My friend Ronnie has crocheted several hook holders.  So has DJ.  So has, I think, everyone else in the St. Louis Crochet Club.  I keep my hooks in a variety of holders – the one I carry around is a zipped leather purse, just the right size to hold a bunch of  ‘regulation’ size hooks, scissors, markers, a ruler, etc.  The overflow, if one can call my mess of hooks that, are contained in a variety of flower pots, Crystal Lite cylinders, and ceramic mugs missing their handles.  In other words, not very well contained at all.

So, I decided I’d find me a pattern to crochet the definitive hook holder.  I can create my own pattern, but might be easier to use that of someone else – someone who has already made the mistakes and correct them.  LOL.  Here’s what I found online – mostly free.

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http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/crochet_hook_holder_2

Now, I think even I can make this one without a pattern.  The project looks straightforward enough.  BTW, the blog this came from is pretty interesting.  Go there and browse around, especially if you enjoy other crafts too. Note: this site loads slowly on my DSL.

This one is cute:

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http://www.crochetspot.com/free-crochet-pattern-crochet-hook-case/

This next one is really pretty.  It won’t hold ALL  my hooks, but I might make it anyway.  Scroll down just past half way for the picture and pattern.  Lots of other eyecandy on this blog too.

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http://athena.libraries.claremont.edu/~jez/jezmynne/archives/crochet/index.html

Isn’t this one a beauty?  Don’t know if I have spare wall area for it.  My craft room is jammed FULL of ‘stuff’. This one is for steel hooks.  There’s a similar pattern for aluminum hooks too.

NOTE – not a free pattern.

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http://www.crochetmemories.com/patterns/crafterscorner.php

Felted!  I love felted crochet fabric.  It’s so lovely and has a nice ‘hand’.  Maybe I’ll make one like this.  No need for a pattern.  In fact, one of the fun things about felting is never knowing exactly what size the finished project will be!

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/79141756@N00/484779436/

Maybe there are just too many choices.  Anyone else have a link to a great hook holder pattern, free or otherwise??

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Pattern Review: Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

The Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern is one of those fun wearable crochet projects that has just the right mix of retro charm and modern festival style. If you have been seeing granny square bucket hats popping up everywhere and thinking, “I could make that,” this pattern is a lovely place to start.

This crochet bucket hat is worked in the round using granny-style clusters, giving it that familiar textured look without requiring you to join lots of separate squares. That is a definite win if, like me, you enjoy the look of granny motifs but don’t always feel emotionally prepared for a mountain of seams and ends.

The pattern uses worsted weight #4 yarn, with cotton or a cotton blend recommended, which makes sense for a summer hat. Cotton gives the hat a bit more structure and keeps it feeling breathable rather than floppy and sweaty. You’ll need around 80g of yarn, a 5.5mm crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle. The finished hat is designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 51–55cm / 20.1–21.7 inches, which puts it in the adult small/medium range.

What I like about this pattern is that it includes practical fit notes rather than pretending every head and every crocheter’s tension is magically the same. The granny mesh has stretch, and the pattern suggests trying the crown on after Round 5 before continuing with the body section. That is such a useful little check-in point, especially with hats, because nobody wants to finish the whole thing only to discover it either perches on top like a teacup or slides down over your eyes like a lampshade.

The instructions are written in US crochet terms and include a clear stitch key covering chains, clusters, double crochet, repeats, slip stitches, and spaces. The pattern also explains how the rounds are closed, how the beginning chain functions, and how to count the clusters at the end of each round, which is helpful for keeping the shape on track.

The construction is straightforward: you begin at the crown, continue down into the sides, and then work the brim. The brim shaping comes from an increase round that helps kick the edge outward into that classic bucket hat shape. Rounds 15–17 then hold steady to smooth out the brim edge, giving the hat a neat finish without making the shaping feel overly complicated.

I would call this an easy to confident beginner crochet pattern rather than a very first crochet project. You’ll want to be comfortable working in the round, counting repeats, and making double crochet clusters. Once the rhythm clicks, though, it becomes a relaxing, repeat-friendly project — the sort of crochet you can work on while half-watching TV, provided you don’t lose count during the increase rounds. Ask me how I know.

This pattern also has great colour-play potential. The yellow version feels sunny and wearable, the scrap yarn version has brilliant festival energy, and a red-and-green version would make a surprisingly cute Christmas market hat. It would also be a good stash-busting crochet project if you have leftover cotton yarns hanging around from dishcloths, bags, or summer tops.

Overall, the Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat is a cheerful, wearable crochet pattern with strong Etsy appeal. It hits that sweet spot between nostalgic granny square style and modern handmade fashion, making it a great pattern for festival outfits, summer wardrobes, handmade gifts, and market sellers looking for a trendy crochet accessory.

Best for: confident beginners, granny stitch lovers, summer crochet projects, festival fashion, scrap yarn makes, and crocheters who want a wearable project that feels fun rather than fussy.