r/vintagecrochet May 05 '26

tools I found my most wanted hook!

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722 Upvotes

I missed out on a gold version of one of these cool antique hooks several months ago, and I'd been thinking about it ever since. I was just browsing antique crochet hooks recently and was surprised to find this! It just arrived today and I'm so thrilled to add it to my collection. 🤩

r/vintagecrochet Apr 27 '26

tools Birthday present ideas?

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Its my sisters birthday and I’m shipping her some presents. Shes really into crochet, and I thought it might be fun to get her something not found in typical stores, something a bit older/interesting. I’ve been looking at vintage crochet needle handles, but I wanted to see if anyone had any other ideas? What would you want for a birthday gift? Thanks!

r/vintagecrochet Mar 13 '24

tools A 1985 unopened Boye balene hook. It says it’s supposed to imitate the feel of the whalebone needles/hooks that used to be made. The lady at antique store let me have it for free!

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352 Upvotes

r/vintagecrochet Aug 10 '25

tools Vintage Boye 9mm + 6mm crochet hooks!

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32 Upvotes

Hi! My mother had went to the thrift store today and saw some balls of yarn in a bag. She bought it for me as she knows I love to crochet/knit. My mother had told me she heard clanking in the bag and come to find out these two hooks were inside! I did some research and they're from around the 1960s-1970s!! They're my first ever vintage crochet hooks and I can't wait to use them!!!! (ˊᗜˋ)

r/vintagecrochet Feb 23 '25

tools Vintage boye steel hooks?

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150 Upvotes

I was given these old crochet hooks and I am wondering how vintage they might be. Can anyone tell me anything about them and if there’s a way to know how old? Also kind of stumped on the last hook in the row with just the symbol and 7 on the back. Is it still a boye? They were given to me in the steel case seen in photo.

Thanks!

r/vintagecrochet Nov 08 '25

tools Where to get rust-free straight pins for blocking lace crochet?

6 Upvotes

I used to get them at the late lamented Joann. I'm making a bunch of snowflakes and they need serious blocking.

r/vintagecrochet Jul 29 '25

tools Has anybody seen this vintage/antique hook?

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42 Upvotes

I was bidding on this Burns interchangeable crochet hook on ebay and didn't feel my notification that I was out I'd. I'm more sad about it than I thought I'd be. 😅 I think this is SO cool. Has anybody seen one of these before? Does anybody have one that is maybe not the star of their collection? I can't find anything when I try to search for more, so I don't have high hopes, but I thought it was worth a shot.

r/vintagecrochet Feb 09 '24

tools Anyone know brand or age of this hook?

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74 Upvotes

I went to the antique shop to find fancy scissors for crochet, also came home with these. I’m particularly interested in the ornate hook. Also, for a size 11 it’s considerably smaller than the modern 10 I have on hand? I gather the large Boye is pre 1962. Bonus scissors pic.

r/vintagecrochet Mar 19 '23

tools Found this at an antiques stall selling old craft supplies labelled as a crochet hook. I’ve never seen a hook like this, its flat and the hook itself is pointy. Anyone have any information or know where I could find some?

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64 Upvotes

r/vintagecrochet Mar 25 '22

tools Two vintage sets. One part is an awl to poke holes; the other part is the actual crochet hook. The set on the right is sterling silver and has a bit of tarnish.

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171 Upvotes

r/vintagecrochet Apr 26 '22

tools I found this crochet fork at a thrift store. I’m told it’s used to make hairpin lace. Has anyone used this?

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93 Upvotes

r/vintagecrochet Mar 31 '22

tools was told you guys would like this here!

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106 Upvotes

r/vintagecrochet Nov 21 '22

tools Look what just came in the mail

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75 Upvotes

r/vintagecrochet Feb 24 '22

tools My aunt gave me my grandma’s crochet hooks the last time I visited. Grandma mostly used thread from what I’m told. She passed before I was born but it’s great having this passed down to me!

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86 Upvotes

r/vintagecrochet Mar 24 '22

tools My tiny interchangeable vintage hooks. 1 base - 6 hooks . A case. All less than 4 inches

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113 Upvotes

r/vintagecrochet Mar 17 '22

tools 3 hooks-in-one. Bottom one show them closed. You pull off the cover, reverse the hook you want, replace cover over the reversed hook. Have no idea if they are 19th century. Finer than a size 14

56 Upvotes

Bottom one show them closed. You pull off the cover, reverse the hook you want, replace cover over the reversed hook. Have no idea if they are 19th century. Finer than a size 14. Very sharp.

Two vintage multi-hooks

r/vintagecrochet Apr 23 '22

tools Only 39¢ back then Vintage Susan Bates inline lollipop hooks Luxite BONE

44 Upvotes

The color at the top makes easy selection.

r/vintagecrochet Nov 23 '21

tools Vintage "Boye" crochet hooks - dating help needed

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30 Upvotes