Do you love to crochet? I really enjoy crocheting and was excited when Jessica of The Sharp Crochet Hook asked me to review 
her product. Instead of the normal rounded end crochet hook the Sharp Crochet Hook has a piercing point at the end to crochet through blankets, socks, gloves, paper, and “so much more”. Instantly when I saw the crochet hook I knew that I wanted to experiment with adding crocheted edging to different types of ribbon. I thought a Bowdabra Bow with ribbon and crochet thread would be adorable!
This week on the Bowdabra Blog we are focusing on crafts for Christmas in July. I can foresee myself working over the next several months getting ready for Christmas-time and adding little crocheted edges to my Bowdabra Bows!
The Sharp Crochet Hook is a hook with a piercing point and included with the hook is a crochet edging handbook. The crochet edging handbook has 15 edging patterns arranged from easy to advanced.
Sharp Crochet Hook
Crochet Edging Handbook
After familiarizing myself with the product I cut 3 samples of ribbon: grosgrain, satin, and sheer. I sealed all the edges of the ribbon with a lighter to prevent fraying. *This part is really important because if the ribbon frays the crocheted edge will come undone. If you prefer not to use a lighter you can use clear nail polish or a burning tool.
I first began with a sample of large width grosgrain ribbon. I crocheted a single chain along the edge of the ribbon about every 1/4 inch. I was surprised how easily I was able to pierce the grosgrain ribbon. I noticed I had some slight discoloration on the ribbon from the piercing and also a little puckering at the opposite side. However, it work way better than I expected and I was pretty happy with the over all results.
Grosgrain Ribbon Sample
After doing a single chain I went back single chained 2, skipped 1, and double chained. At this point I was using it as a normal crochet hook and no longer piercing. I didn’t have any issues crocheting with it.
Grosgrain Ribbon Sample
I was having so much fun I decided to put one more row on!
Grosgrain Ribbon Sample
Next, I was dying to try satin ribbon. Would it work? Turns out satin ribbon was amazing to crochet on! I started with a sample of 7/8″ satin ribbon and crocheted a single chain. I ended with two slight pull marks (look like creases). When piercing the ribbon you have to be really careful that it pierces all the way through and that you don’t snag little fibers of the ribbon. I was okay with two slight pull marks for my first time. I guessing with a little more practice I can added crocheted edging to satin ribbon without an issue.
Satin Ribbon Sample
I then crocheted another row of single chained 2, skipped 1, and double chained. Here is a picture of the back of the ribbon. I was loved how nice the back of the ribbon looked, as well!
Satin Ribbon Sample
Lastly, I tried sheer ribbon. I didn’t have high expectations for the sheer. The sheer did have a lot of pulling but I loved the combination of the sheer and crochet thread. The pulling is not really the fault of the tool or the ribbon – sheer ribbon is just very fragile.
Sheer Ribbon Sample
Would you like to win one of these nifty Sharp Crochet Hooks for yourself?
To enter our giveaway please leave a comment below. One lucky winner will be chosen completely at random from the comment entries. The giveaway starts Tuesday 7/10/12 and ends Saturday 7/14/2012 at 11:59pm Eastern Time. Winner will be announced on the Bowdabra Blog on Sunday 7/15/2012. Winner will be contacted by email by The Sharp Crochet Hook and The Sharp Crochet Hook will mail your package directly to you.
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I love these ideas using the sharp crochet hook and ribbon. I can see trim on pillowcases, blouse edges and beautiful gift package ribbons with a personal touch.
It has been quite a while since I last picked up my crochet hooks. But now my health is not so good and have time to reacquaint myself with crafts that I put away a long time ago. This new hook has my head full of great ideas for gifts on a budget! I would be so happy to get my hands on one of these!!
I’d LOVE to win one of these sharp crochet hooks! What a perfect answer to crocheting towel toppers and blanket trims! This is one of those: “Why didn’t I think of that?” products!
I would so love one of these. I am working on a blanket now for my future son-in-law. Woo hoo, the things I could do with this.
I have crocheted for over 30 years off and on. Love it, it is an awesome stress reliever.
I can think of so many things I’d love to use this for!! What a wonderful tool for crocheters.
I absolutely love the idea of this tool. I have been crocheting for about a year and a half now, and I am completely “hooked”
I have been wanting to try some edgings on fleece baby blankets and hankies, so this hook would be wonderful!! I never thought about crocheting onto ribbon, but I love the idea. I could make gorgeous bows on my bowdabra with crocheted ribbon 
This looks awesome. I need to learn how to crochet. One can create so much with it.
I’m just starting to do some crocheting and this hook looks like a versatile tool to learn how to use.
I would absolutely love to have this hook! This looks like a really great tool to add to my crocheting.
I am long time crocheter, finally getting to crochet for a grandchild! I would love a new tool for a new way of crocheting!
What a great product. Perfect for edging fleece or flannel baby blankets. Also great for all my baby Hairbows on ribbon. Very excited about this.
I have got to get one of these for my mom! She has cancer and has been learning lots of new crochet stitches. She makes all kinds of things while she is getting chemo and this would be fun for her to try out!
I would so love to try this out! I am always looking for new things to add on my crafting resume!
This is great! I never would have thought to try crocheting ribbon.
Thanks, Sumi! It is fun to do, too!
Wow! Crochet on ribbon is a new concept for me — I can’t wait to see the bows you create with this! I can see headbands and barrettes in my daughter’s future with this hook! Thanks for your crafty-ness.
This is such an awesome idea! Can’t wait to get one and try it out.
Wow, I have been thinking of neat ways to use these lately! Love this idea, how cute for a headband!
This would be such an awesome and versatile tool for gift makign. It would be perfect for adding edges to blankets for st. jude patients. each patient who goes there, receives a blanket and lots of folks don’t think of how important these are to them. We have someone in our fam who has been a 4 year survivor after over 2 years of therapy and she still has her blanket on her bed. Thanks so much for this great opportunity.
Wow, I just read about this at a blogger’s site and immediately Googled to locate it. How ingenious to create a hook to begin the work instead of another tool before you can even think about taking thread to project. I would love to win this tool, but if I don’t win, I’ll be locating it myself. All the best.