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Permalink Reply by Karen Gordon on March 15, 2021 at 6:39am

Gosh,  that was fast - you're a whizzzzz!    They're really pretty and look substantial + warm ❤️

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Permalink Reply by Gloria Grandy on March 15, 2021 at 6:42am

I'm sitting at my computer so saw your question immediately ... hahaha  Most Tunisian crochet is extremely warm and cozy ... xo

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Permalink Reply by Sharon B on March 16, 2021 at 10:12am

Both sides of your squares look really good, Gloria.   They also look really thick and cush-y, so I'm sure they will be warm.

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Permalink Reply by Bev Jeffery on March 21, 2021 at 4:22pm

These are really pretty, Glo....the colours blend sooo well and they look nice and thick and squishy, too.  :))

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Permalink Reply by Chitra.A. Tembe on March 15, 2021 at 10:09pm

hi,

what is a PJ ?

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Permalink Reply by Gloria Grandy on March 15, 2021 at 11:13pm

Chitra, a PJ, or Plain Jane, is a square that is knit or crochet in one colour only ... xo

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Permalink Reply by Patricia Underwood on March 16, 2021 at 11:26am

This reply is for Sharon - I don't know if we ran out of space for replies to the original comment but there isn't anything to click under her response. I'm definitely going to get one of these hooks now I've watched your video link - thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Sharon B on March 16, 2021 at 12:07pm

Hi, Patricia,   Yes, I think we ran a thread that was too long, so no reply was allowed.

Here is the link to a video that shows a bit about double ended crochet:

How to Crochet with a Double Ended Hook - YouTube

I'm not sure what companies sell interchangeable knitting needles worldwide, but some of them might also sell crochet hooks that fit onto the cables.    There are several brands here in the US that have a system like that, but I'm not sure if they sell internationally.   If you already own the knitting needles, you might check that company brand to see if there are crochet hooks that match.   

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Permalink Reply by Marion Davies on March 17, 2021 at 12:04am

Patricia, I’ve just ordered a 5mm double ended Tunisian Hook from EBay. Knit Pro Prym Addi - 25cm- £3.75. I’m hoping that an 8” square will just about fit, given that there’s a hook at both ends.

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Permalink Reply by Gloria Grandy on March 17, 2021 at 2:19am

Good choice, Marion.  My favorite double ended hook is 10 inches - 25 cm long.  Longer ones are great for larger projects, but for an 8"/20cm square, this one is perfect.  I find that the corded or interchangeable ones are better for me since I like to have something on my needles and hooks while traveling - as a passenger :)).  The longer hooks just get in the way ... xo

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Permalink Reply by Patricia Underwood on March 17, 2021 at 4:54am

Thanks, Marion. Looks like there's going to be a cro-knitting revival coming KAS's way.

(By the way, did you see my waffle blanket a few pages back - made thanks to you!)

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Permalink Reply by Sharon B on March 17, 2021 at 9:17am

I can hardly wait to see what beauties you will create with your new hooks.   

I think a 5mm hook will make nice thick squares with DK weight yarn.

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