zoom rollover image to zoom
Crocheting: Recycled Hook Holders
57 kudoz

Recycled Hook Holders

Recycled Crochet Hook Holders

Recycled Crochet Hook Holders

Pattern Info

This project was designed by LadyWillow.
Info can be found at:

Recycled Crochet Hook Holders »

Instructions

Hook Holder PDF Tutorial can be downloaded at the end of the BLOG Article. Happy to answer questions & comments. Would love to see pictures of what you make. /;)

Difficulty:

Category: Crocheting

Type of item: Functional

For: Unisex

Style: Whimsical, Eco-Friendly


Materials

Empty Pens, Markers, ETC. Sharp knife, sandpaper, optional Glue.

What was your inspiration?

Promoting Recycle/Upcycle ideas, and adapting small hooks for comfort - especially during cold weather. /;)

What are you most proud of?

Encouraging positive awareness of Plastic Recycling. /;)

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Collect several sizes and types of empty pens, and markers for a variety to fit the hooks that need holders. Also save the extra pieces like the springs to use as fillers for shorter or broken hooks. /;)

 

14 comments

Add your comment:

Brenjs on craftsy.com
Apr 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
That is brilliant!
crochet4fun on craftsy.com
May 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Brilliant! Love this idea!!!!!!! :)
LadyWillow on craftsy.com
Jan 11, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Tk U /;)
LadyWillow on craftsy.com
May 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
See more Hook Holders and Covers in my Album below... http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/570614118NmjSkU
erinandalexmom on craftsy.com
May 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love it!!!!! Talk about rigging something up?? This is the greatest thing since they learned how to slice bread. I am soooo impressed..
LadyWillow on craftsy.com
May 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Tks erinandalexmom - the holders are a good tool and gives me satisfaction for helping the environment even if only in a small way.. /;)
dragonfly222 on craftsy.com
Feb 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a great idea, thanks so much. My problem is i keep dropping my hook because it's so light i have to grip it hard which is tiresome. I think a heavy pen body might just do the trick!
LadyWillow on craftsy.com
Feb 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Have fun making them and share the pics. /;)
LadyWillow on craftsy.com
May 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hope it works for you, any problems let me know. Would love to see the pic. /;)
Baleighsgrammy on craftsy.com
Feb 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
thanks for sharing the pattern
LadyWillow on craftsy.com
Feb 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
You're welcome. Enjoy. Any questions - let me know. /;)
LadyWillow on craftsy.com
May 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Your welcome. /;)
LadyWillow on craftsy.com
Feb 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Tks Brenjs - they are fun to make and great to use, especially with the small steel hooks. /;)
Brenjs on craftsy.com
Feb 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this is really cool! Great idea.