1:12 scale Crochet

[Missymew]

I'm interested in attempting some crochet work in the 1:12 scale. Does anyone have any information on what size crochet hook I would use, or if special 1:12 scale hooks are available?

Thanks.

Susanne

[IrishMist]

Hi Susanne,

You need a steel crochet hook, size 1 or smaller ( the bigger the number the smaller the hook). The hook size will be determined primarily by the wieght of the thread you are working with. Make a sample and then adjust the hook accordingly. The most common mistake I've seen is using too big of a hook and getting a loopy item.

Just relate the steel hooks to regular hooks - if you need a size B hook in real world stuff, you need to start with a 15-12 in steel and if you need a K I would start with a 1 or 2.

Another tip - stiff threads (some cottons with glossy finishes) are hard to work with because they will not drape or flow enough for 1/12 - you really don't want an afghan that can stand on it's own.....Rayon threads drape beautifully!

If I can help any more, please feel free to holler!

Carol

[Missymew]

Carol - thank you - you've been a great help. It's so helpful to learn from someone else's experiences.

Susanne

[Shakyshaky]

Do you know of any good books for beging crochet or knitting? I wanted to give it a try again. I was very young and it just did not hold my interest the first time.

[IrishMist]

Coats and Clarks learn to crochet/knit kits are pretty good. I've used them in teaching classes at the local community college.

Most importantly, look for a book with BIG CLEAR pictures. The more angles of the hands at work the better.

And no matter what the book, or anyone else tells you - Hold the hook in a way that feels comfortable to YOU! Akward will pass... uncomfortable doesn't!

Carol

[Peggi]

And no matter what the book, or anyone else tells you - Hold the hook in a way that feels comfortable to YOU! Akward will pass... uncomfortable doesn't!

This is so true, my mil tried for years to teach me, but I couldn't do it her way because I couldn't hold the hook the same way, I learned from a book same way with knitting, watching and trying to hold the needles like others wouldn't work for me. I look real funny crocheting because in order to keep my tension right, I always have a finger sticking out feeding the thread/yarn. LOL But it works for me.

Peggi

[craftaholic]

And no matter what the book, or anyone else tells you - Hold the hook in a way that feels comfortable to YOU! Akward will pass... uncomfortable doesn't!

You will give up if it is uncomfortable

This is so true, my mil tried for years to teach me, but I couldn't do it her way because I couldn't hold the hook the same way

I also agree. My mom and grandma both tried to show me how to hold the hook like they do. NO WAY. I can't do it. I had to find my own way that was comfortable and allowed me to keep my stitches even.

[havanaholly]

Single-strand embroidery floss makes lovely scale yarn & a size 12 or smaller (higher number) steel hook will work with regular sewing thread, too. 30 denier crochet cotton or tatting thread work for scale "rope".

I have made lovely mini carochet items using motives from some of the magazines like Magic Crochet. Dover Publicatons also publishes some nice reprints of classic crochet items ;)

There's a website (needles.com?) that has crochet hooks smaller than 14 as well as the tiny knitting pins.