Recycled Crochet Hook Holders May 20, 2009
Posted by ladywillowtreehouse in Recycle.Tags: green
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Living Green and Recycling can be fun and creative. Customize your favorite hooks for comfort and be environmentally conscious at the same time. /;)
Examples using empty pens, highlighters and permanent markers.
Old favorites hidden in a drawer till rescued. /;)
eBay discoveries that brighten my collection.
If you’re interested in making your own – click on the file name below for step by step instructions and more examples.
Please be patient it’s a large PDF file and may be slow to open. /;)
Recycled Crochet Hook Holders Tutorial by LadyWillow Designs©
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Nice blog! I’m now a follower and looking forward to more! :O)
Thanks Lauren, working on the next Post and having a great adventure. /;)
What a great idea for the hooks~ Very creative
Thanks BonnieP. My favorite hooks are a lot easier to use and harder to misplace. /;)
Very interesting! Love the unusual hooks and clever “green” handles!
Jimbo
Hi JimBo –
Thanks for stopping by and for the compliments. /;)
How creative! Are they comfortable to use?
Hello tattiscuties – I find them very comfortable, especially during the cold months when using the smaller metal hooks.
The Tutorial also has references to wood and other custom holders. Let me know if you have any problems creating your own. Thanks for the comment. /;)
This is Great idea. I posted your link on my blog. Hope you dont mind 🙂
Hi Renee, Glad you enjoyed the idea. Thanks for posting on your delightful BLOG.
Saturdays Recipe made me hungry – sounds delicious. /;)
lol. Making me hungry also, lOL cant wait for dinner lol.
Do you have a button I can post on my blog? If so you can just e-mail it to me 🙂 or I will find it here,
LOVE your blog here.
Hi Renee,
No button currently, it’s on the TO DO List. In the meantime best to bookmark and list in your BLOG Links, as you already have.
Thanks – suggestions always welcome. /;)
Lady Willow,
I have reviewed your blog at your request, so here is the feedback. Blog address, no problems, Tutorial, great ran fine. You might want to Highlight or Bolden the part about being patient about loading a large pdf file, that it may run slow. Suggestions about stabilizing the inside of the pen/hook you might also use Polyeymer or paper clay instead of glue, that way it can be removed and is not permanent.
Tools needed- may also include using an Exacto knife, and a Dremel, it comes with a small sander, buffer, small drill bits. I got mine at Collections.ect online magazine for under 15.00 dollars. Great if you need small holes. I recycle old cds, need to make holes in them , works great , lots of control , but you must have a sturdy surface like a piece of plywood underneath and not your dining room table.
Also a small size pliers to use for taking out the highlighter, marker insides. (Hint for drilling holes- Use a piece of masking tape on the spot where you want to drill, helps keep it from cracking and stabilizes the drill bit-especially for plastic or cds). I think I would prefer to use pens without a clip, it could also be broken off or removed. Preference is for each individual.
Great Idea for recycling. I find it hard to hold the small 0-5 hooks they have never been comfortable for me, so I think I will try it and maybe I’ll find them easier to use .Happy Hooking. I hope this helps.
Hi Donna,
Thanks for the excellent suggestions, especially including, small size pliers, the Exacto Knife and Dremel Tool Set.
Will review and edit the Tutorial. /;)
What a riot! That’s a very clever use of old pens, etc. Love the collection – I never realized there were so many collectible pen bodies.
Have fun with the blog.
Hi Wanda, Started out with one and they just multiplied. /;) Enjoy whimsey and finding new uses for interesting items. And yes I’m having a great time BLOGGing. LOL
Hey Willow, How did you do the Sharpie Hook?
LOL I have GOBS of sharpies lol screaming for a hook lol
First I removed the insides, then carefully trimmed the tip. The hook I choose fitted really well so didn’t need to add any stuffing.
Were you able to download the Tutorial?? It’s at the bottom of the article. If there is a problem let me know.
Hi Wiiiiiiiiiiiillow 🙂 Havent talked to you last week, How is everything going 🙂
I made some cool sculpty grippers for my crochet hooks, Posted on blog 🙂
Hi Renee,
Great idea to blend the colors and form them to fit your hands. Will have to try it. Thanks for sharing /;)
lol ok how did you remove the sharpies insides lol
willow, I have something for you at my blog 🙂 Look for Honest scrap award 🙂
Hi Renee,
I used needle nosed pliers and/or tweezers to grab the ink tube to pull it out part of the way. Then removed it with paper towels to keep the ink off my hands. Can be a bit messy, so take your time and be sure to cover your work area with something like newspaper. That “permanent ink” really is. LOL.
What a wonderful idea. I will have to try it.
Hi Henya, glad you liked the recycle idea, if you have any problems making yours let me know. /;)
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My DS races moto cross and he left behind a box of plastic gloves that he uses for his air filter (like they use in the hospitals) they work great for keeping things like keeping inks off the hands.
By the way, enjoyed the blog!
Great idea. Thanks. Appreciate the tip. /;)
what a very cute idea!
I absolutely love this idea. Can’t wait to make some of my own. Thanks for the instructions.
Love what you are doing with old pens:)
Love what you did with the old pens:)
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Your SITE is delightful – enjoyed seeing the methods people around the world are upcycling. And thank you for including my Recycled Crochet Hook Holder Tutorial. /;)
oh woooow! This is so clever and beautiful too 🙂 I love them! Thank you for your message…it made me discover your lovely blog 🙂
kisses,
Angie
sorry but you haven’t added new posts since may 2009 or I have a problem with my connection? Anyway, I love your recycled hooks …I really should try to make some!
Have a nice day!
Angie
Maravilhosa a idéia, não sei se vai me entender, mais precisava deixar meu comentário, obrigada pela dica.
Beijim!!!
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