Product Review: The Sharp Crochet Hook

Looking for a holiday gift for that special crafter?  Look no further ... here is the Sharp Crochet Hook!

Ever since I received the Sharp Crochet Hook, I have been running around my house looking for things to embellish. Everything was fair game ... fabric napkins, my daughters' shirts, bathroom towels, my husband's Harley T-shirt ... okay, maybe not that!

Created by Jessica, the Sharp Crochet Hook has a sharp pointed head that easily crochets through fabric to add an edging or border without the need of first hemstitching or poking holes through the fabric.  It works best with crochet thread sizes 10, 5, or 3, but I also did try it with worsted weight yarn, and although it is not the ideal size for it, I was happy with the results.

For my first project I stuck with the recommended crochet thread size and used a size 10 cotton thread to add a little lace edging to my holiday napkins.  As promised, the hook slid right through the fabric, and I was able to make the edging in no time.

Feeling inspired, I moved on to my bathroom washclothes, which I thought were looking a little shabby, and dressed them up.

Then I remembered the shirt I was making for my daughter and decided that it needed a little edging as well.  For this, I used the same worsted weight yarn that I used on the top of her shirt.  Although it was easier with the crochet threads, I didn't think it was too difficult with the worsted weight yarn and love how it came out. 

And lastly, although my husband drew the line at testing it on one of his Harley T-shirts, he didn't say anything about me using it to fem up my recently acquired T-shirt (i.e., stolen from his drawer — before you judge me too harshly, let me just say that it hasn't fit him since 1987 and was taking up valuable real estate in his overstuffed drawer).  It needed that, don't you think?

Ready for your project?

On the Sharp Crochet website, Jessica gives ideas for edging flannel receiving blankets, burp clothes, towels, gloves, socks, and even paper. There are also templates available that can be printed out and used for rounding the corners on your cloth.   

I love this project Jessica recently made.  By just adding a border to a 99 cent handkerchief, she created this fabulous zebra print apron.   What a great idea to make for yourself or as a gift.  I am definitely adding this to my crochet to-do list.

The Sharp Crochet Hook is very affordable at $6.99 and includes three patterns, the Quick and Easy, the Picot Fan, and the In the Loop.  But you can also purchase it packaged with a handy pattern edging handbook that includes an additional 12 patterns at $10.99.

And as a special holiday incentive there is FREE shipping on U.S. orders until December 15.  Visit www.sharpcrochethook.com to order.   

And once you use the Sharp Crochet Hook, don't forget to share your finished projects here.  I want pictures!  :)