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LEFT HOLDING THOSE HOOKS

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My friend Ronnie has crocheted several hook holders.  So has DJ.  So has, I think, everyone else in the St. Louis Crochet Club.  I keep my hooks in a variety of holders – the one I carry around is a zipped leather purse, just the right size to hold a bunch of  ‘regulation’ size hooks, scissors, markers, a ruler, etc.  The overflow, if one can call my mess of hooks that, are contained in a variety of flower pots, Crystal Lite cylinders, and ceramic mugs missing their handles.  In other words, not very well contained at all.

So, I decided I’d find me a pattern to crochet the definitive hook holder.  I can create my own pattern, but might be easier to use that of someone else – someone who has already made the mistakes and correct them.  LOL.  Here’s what I found online – mostly free.

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http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/crochet_hook_holder_2

Now, I think even I can make this one without a pattern.  The project looks straightforward enough.  BTW, the blog this came from is pretty interesting.  Go there and browse around, especially if you enjoy other crafts too. Note: this site loads slowly on my DSL.

This one is cute:

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http://www.crochetspot.com/free-crochet-pattern-crochet-hook-case/

This next one is really pretty.  It won’t hold ALL  my hooks, but I might make it anyway.  Scroll down just past half way for the picture and pattern.  Lots of other eyecandy on this blog too.

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http://athena.libraries.claremont.edu/~jez/jezmynne/archives/crochet/index.html

Isn’t this one a beauty?  Don’t know if I have spare wall area for it.  My craft room is jammed FULL of ’stuff’. This one is for steel hooks.  There’s a similar pattern for aluminum hooks too.

NOTE – not a free pattern.

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http://www.crochetmemories.com/patterns/crafterscorner.php

Felted!  I love felted crochet fabric.  It’s so lovely and has a nice ‘hand’.  Maybe I’ll make one like this.  No need for a pattern.  In fact, one of the fun things about felting is never knowing exactly what size the finished project will be!

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/79141756@N00/484779436/

Maybe there are just too many choices.  Anyone else have a link to a great hook holder pattern, free or otherwise??

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Learning about Hanukkah is important for people of all faiths as a reminder that December isn’t just about Christmas and that their are many other important holidays that happen during this time. Hanukkah unit studies can give you ideas for incorporating the holiday into your holiday studies that happen in December, or to use at home for learning about people of different faiths.

Homeschool Superfreak has a lot of basic ideas for how to build a Hanukkah unit study, as well as FAQs about what Hanukkah is and why it is celebrated. This list is a good stargint point but doesn’t include all the details you’ll need. For example it says you can play the dreidel game but doesn’t explain how to do that or why it’s important. (If you need that information, this post from Mama Smiles is a good source.)

Teachers Pay Teachers has lots of great lesson plans and activities if you’re willing to pay a little bit to get some good content. Two I really like are this Hanukkah PowerPoint presentation from Shelia Melton, which provides a good overview of traditions, food and the history of Hanukkah; and a virtual field trip to Jerusalem from MagiCore, which includes lots of videos showing the city and activities like playing dreidel, drawing a menorah and making latkes. It’s a Google Drive folder and also includes writing activities and more for kids in second to fifth grade.

Kids Activities Blog has some simple printables with facts about Hanukkah and things kids can color in like a Star of David, sufganiyots (jelly doughnuts) and a menorah. These are great for learning the basics.

Homeschool Giveaways has a printable ebook about Hanukkah complete with questions kids can answer after they read. This would be a good one for older kids with good reading comprehension.

NurtureStore’s Hanukkah unit study includes a printable mini book, tons of crafts, as well as math and writing activities. I love the dominoes game that’s part of the unit.

And check out our previous posts for more Hanukkah crafts and learning activities!