How to Carve a weaving hook from chopstick
April 13, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under eco projects & green projects & recycling craft, how to, tutorial
The other day, we were racing off to the city, and I tore out of the house
with my potholder loom, yarn and stuff in a project bag .
photo by Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
As we rolled down the road, I was not happy to discover that I had left my weaving hook at home. Oh rats! That would mean ~no weaving~ for me.
No no no no no no!
Luckily, I had an extra chopstick, so I knew I would be able to carve another weaving hook by upcycling the chopstick into a weaving hook.
When we got to the grocery store, my husband loaned me his pocket knife (mine was too dull to be safe to work with) and offered to go get the groceries so I could carve the hook…. what a sweetheart!
He went and got the groceries, and I rummaged around until I found a nail file and a little rock. That gave me all the tools I needed to carve the hook.
I had my camera with me, and snapped pics as I carved, as I knew that this would be fun to share on hankering for yarn.
By the time he had bought the groceries, I had carved the hook. I was such a happy camper! Bless his heart!
So, here you have it: How to carve a handmade weaving hook from a chopstick – a fun bit of upcycling and DIY!
AND please remember: NEVER work with a dull knife, and DON’T EVER point the knife towards your hands, fingers, or leg when carving or whittling. Always take tiny little slivery flakes off, and work slowly and carefully, nipping of the tiniest bits possible.
Only Noreen, wow, you must be the most resourceful person I have ever had
a pleasure to meet. You remind me of McGyver (sp?).
My hat is off to your hubby, too, he really is a great guy.
Hi Pirk
ROTFLOL! Thank you!
I never watched the McGyver show , but I am thinking that I should have!LOL…. we are always getting compared to him.
And, yes, my hubby is indeed, a jewel and a treasure!