This is a list of hard-to-find stuff. Scroll down for (1) slipper soles; (2) Tunisian hooks; (3) double-ended Tunisian hooks; (4) dyes for yarn; (5) Crochet Lite hooks; (6) Giant crochet hooks; (7) daylight lamps; (8) Bag-making equipment

1. Soles for knitted/crochet slippers

• Starting Points Suede Slipper Soles-Small/One Pair from Amazon (women’s UK size 5-6.5)
• Suede Slipper Soles-Woman’s Size 6 To 7-1/2 from Amazon (women’s UK size 6-7.5)
• Starting Points Suede Slipper Soles-Medium/One Pair from Amazon (women’s UK size 6-8.5)
• Starting Points Suede Slipper Soles-Large/One Pair from Amazon (large – size unspecified)
• Slipper Soles Only Large from Amazon (women’s UK size 9-10/men’s 7-8)
• Suede Slipper Soles-Woman’s Size 9 To 10-1/2 from Amazon (women’s UK size 9-10/men’s 7-8)

2. Tunisian or Afghan hooks

For guides to Tunisian crochet, see our Crochet books page, and scroll down to section (9)

• Knit Pro Symfonie Wood Crochet Hook Set (Tunisian) – birchwood set of 8 sized 3.5-8.0mm; interchangeable cables 60, 80, 100, 120cm.
• 2mm-8mm Multi-Coloured Aluminium Crochet Hooks set of 12, 26cm/10.2in long
• Circular Tunisian Crochet Hook 80cm x 2.00mm US size B
• Tunisian Circular Crochet Hooks 32″-Size G 4mm
• Tunisian Circular Crochet Hooks 32″-Size I 5.5mm
• Tunisian Circular Crochet Hooks 32″-Size J 6mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 2mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 2.25mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 2.5mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 2.75mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 3mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 3.25mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 3.5mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 3.75mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 4mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 4.5mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 5mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 5.5mm
• Tunisian Crochet Hook 30cm – 6mm

3. Double-ended Tunisian hooks

Instructions for use in this book: 101 Double-Ended Hook Stitches (Annie’s Attic: Crochet) by Connie Ellison

• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 2mm – length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 2.25mm – length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 2.5mm – length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 2.75mm – length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 3mm – length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 3.25mm – length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 3.5mm – length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 3.75mm – length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook G- -4mm (could be shorter than 21cm)
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 4mm – US size G, length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 4.5mm – length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook H- – 5mm (could be shorter than 21cm)
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 5mm – US size H, length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook I- 5.5mm (could be shorter than 21cm)
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 5.5mm length 35cm
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook J- – 6mm (could be shorter than 21cm)
• Double Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook – 6mm – US size J, length 35cm
• Silvalume Double-End Crochet Hook 14″-Size J 10 -Light Yellow 6mm, length 35.5cm

4. Dyes for yarn

Dylon info: click on packet images to see colour range.  Click on “helpful hints” tab for dyeing information. Kool-Aid info: dyeing guide by Knitty

• Dylon hand dyes – Amazon search results (dyes cotton or wool; needs salt to fix)
• Dylon Machine dyes Amazon search results (not yet checked out by us)
• Kool-aid Amazon search results (dyes wool only, needs vinegar and heat to fix; does not dye cotton)

5. Crochet Lite hooks

These crochet hooks light up and require batteries (supplied)

• Crochet Lite Crochet Hooks-Size C 2.5mm Yellow Gold
• Crochet Lite Crochet Hooks-Size D 3.0mm Orange
• Crochet Lite Crochet Hooks-Size E 3.5mm Red Orange
• Crochet Lite Crochet Hooks-Size F 4.0mm Red
• Crochet Lite Crochet Hooks-Size G 4.5mm Pink
• Crochet Lite Crochet Hooks-Size H 5.0mm Lavender
• Crochet Lite Crochet Hooks-Size I 5.5mm Seafoam Green
• Crochet Lite Crochet Hooks-Size J 6.0mm Green
• Crochet Lite Crochet Hooks-Size K 6.5mm Olive

6. Giant crochet hooks

Links for further info: Ingrid Wagner on Facebook / Rachel John website

• Extreme / Big and chunky crochet hook 25mm thickness MADE FROM HARDWOOD by Turncroft Hall, at Amazon
• super Extreme / Big and chunky crochet hook 1.5 inch (37mm) thickness MADE FROM HARDWOOD by Turncroft Hall, at Amazon
• Extreme crochet hooks and extreme Tunisian crochet hooks by Rachel John, dia 15-24mm; length 30-70cm

7. Daylight lamps

Floor-standing lamps

• Daylight Floorstanding Reading, Art & Craft Lamp D23030-01 at Amazon. Colour white, with magnifier
• Daylight Flexi-Vision Floor Lamp D31067 with Energy Saving Daylight Bulb at Amazon. Colour stainless steel
• Lifemax High Vision Reading Light 250.1 Floor Standing High Vision Reading Light at Amazon. Colour white
• Lifemax High Vision Reading Light 250.1 Floor Standing High Vision Reading Light at Amazon. Colour black
• Daylight Naturalight Flexible LED Floor Light at Amazon. Colour appears grey or white in image.
• Craft & Hobby Floor Reading Lamp by XtraLite at Amazon. Colour appears grey or white in image.
• Daylight Naturalight Craft Floor Lamp at Amazon. Colour appears bronze in image.

Portable and desk lamps

• Daylight Silver Twist portable Lamp D33707 at Amazon. Possibly silver-coloured
• Lifemax High Vision Reading Light 250.2 Desktop High Vision Reading Light at Amazon. Colour beige
• Daylight Black Desk Lamp D33041 with Energy Saving Daylight Tube at Amazon
• Energy Saving Desk Lamp, Reading Lamp D33040 at Amazon. Colour white
• Classic Daylight Angle Type Poise Lamp With Heavy Base and Clamp fixing With 15w(equiv)75w Energy Saving Daylight Bulb In Silver Finish. at Amazon. Colour silver
• Daylight Twist portable lamp in White at Amazon. Colour white
• Classical Daylight Angle Type Poise Lamp With Heavy Base and Clamp fixing With 15W(EQUIV) 75W Energy Saving Daylight Bulb In Stylish BLACK GLOSS Finish. at Amazon. Colour black gloss
• High Vision Reading Daylight Table Lamp at Amazon. Brushed stainless steel finish
• Classical Daylight Angle Type Poise Lamp With Heavy Base and Clamp fixing With 15W(EQUIV) 75W Energy Saving Daylight Bulb In Stylish WHITE GLOSS Finish. at Amazon. White gloss finish

Daylight bulbs

• Ecozone Biobulb, Energy-Saving Daylight Bulb, Bayonet Cap, 25W at Amazon. Should fit any lamp with standard UK bayonet fitting (in our opinion)
• Ecozone Biobulb, Energy-Saving Daylight Bulb, Screw Cap, 25W at Amazon. Should fit any lamp with standard UK screw fitting, including Daylight floor lamp D31067 above (in our opinion)

8. Bag-making equipment

Tote handles

• Long Amber Bag Handles (per pair) at Amazon; 32 x 9cm
• Round Wood Effect Bag Handles (per pair) at Amazon; dia 5in/12.5cm
• Round Black Bag Handles (per pair) at Amazon; dia 5in/12.5cm
• Craft Factory Round Bag Handles 13cm Graphite at Amazon

Purse frames with holes for sewing through

• Creativ Company Purse Frames, 11×14 cm, 1 pc at Amazon
• Creativ Company Purse Frame, 14×16 cm, 1 pc at Amazon
• Purse Frame 3.5″-Silver at Amazon
• Purse Frame 3.5″-Gold at Amazon

Interfacing (stiffening fabric, interlining or Buckram), sew on and iron-on (fusible)

• Sew-In Interlining Standard Light White – per metre at Amazon
• Sew-In Interlining Standard Medium White – per metre at Amazon
• Interfacing Sew-In 1mx1m at Amazon; colour white (different price)
• Interfacing Sew-In 1mx1m at Amazon; colour white (different price)
• Interfacing Sew-In 1mx1m – TRADE OFFER/WHOLESALE Haberdashery at Amazon; colour white (different price)
• Sew-In Interlining Standard Heavy White – per metre at Amazon
• Extra Heavy Sew-In Interlining White -per metre at Amazon
• Extra Heavy Sew-In Interlining White – per metre at Amazon
• Medium Weight Sew In Black Interfacing at Amazon
• Standard Medium Charcoal Sew-in – per metre at Amazon
• Sew-In Interlining Standard Light Grey – per metre at Amazon
• Light Weight White Iron on Interfacing at Amazon
• Light Iron-On Interfacing – White – per metre at Amazon
• Medium Iron-On Interfacing – White – per metre at Amazon
• Vilene Medium Interfacing 1m IRON ON F220 /304 at Amazon
• 12″ Wide Iron-On Buckram (Stiffener) – per metre at Amazon; colour white
• Heavy Iron-On Interfacing – White – per metre at Amazon
• Heat’n Bond Heavy Weight Iron-On Fusible Interfacing-White 20″X36″ at Amazon
• Interfacing Iron-On 1mx1m Ideal for cuffs, collars, hems, etc- TRADE OFFER/WHOLESALE Haberdashery at Amazon; colour white
• Interfacing Iron-On 1mx1m at Amazon
• Light Iron-On Interfacing – Black – per metre at Amazon
• Medium Iron-On Interfacing – Black – per metre at Amazon
• Heavy Iron-On Interfacing – Black – per metre at Amazon

Lining

• Fat quarters fabric at Amazon; closely-woven pure cotton, makes lining for medium use
• Dress lining fabric at Amazon; makes lining for very light use

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