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Introducing Day by Day Crochet | Review

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A few years ago, I fell in love with the custom-made clay handles made by Jennifer of Day by Day Crochet.

I am sure some of you are already very well acquainted with the stunning quality of her polymer clay work but for those of you who have not stumbled across her Facebook page yet, I’d like to introduce you to the very talented Jennifer, of Day by Day Crochet.

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“My name is Jennifer Ellingwood and I’m a full time elementary music teacher at two elementary schools (16 years!) and during the summer I am one of the assistant directors of our high school marching band.

My husband was in the Navy until a few years ago when he got out to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering technology from Purdue University.

To help support his educational aspirations, I started crocheting items to sell which let me to make polymer clay stitch markers (I was unhappy with the cheap plastic ones from the craft store.)

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The stitch markers led to buttons, which eventually led me to start applying clay to crochet hook handles. Before I knew it, I was up to my eyeballs in orders for hooks, buttons, and stitch markers!

I started Day by Day Crochet about 3 years ago, and this July will mark my 3rd year working with polymer clay, which has turned into a passion of mine. I do not have an Etsy account, yet, but it may be an option in the future.

At this time, I take orders by posting certain items on my page that I will take orders for and customers can message me about placing an order.

While I still do a few “sculpted” items, most of my hooks now are made with millifiori canes.

These “canes” are pictures and images that I sculpt out of clay and then roll into a long roll or log similar to the festive tube cookies that you can slice and the pumpkin or Christmas tree image is on every slice.

I take the slices of my clay cane and apply them to my designer crochet hooks.

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While I have some standard hook designs with yarn balls, flowers, and such, I will always be coming up with many, many new designs, my head is bursting with ideas!”

You can check out Day by Day Crochet at my Facebook page www.facebook.com/daybydaycrochet .

Jennifer has generously agreed to donate one of her beautiful hand-made clay handled hooks to one of my lucky readers!

You get to choose the size of the hook and the style (Boye or Bates) and it will be made with this stunning handle as pictured below:

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Just like the handle on my hook!

 

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I chose a size N-9.00 MM because they are difficult to find here in Canada and the one I purchased in the United States last year keeps falling apart…the bamboo handle it came with keeps sliding off no matter how many times I glue it back together!

I love my new 9.00 mm Ladybug Hook (yes I have a name for my pretty hook). Drew is obsessed with it too! He loves all things ladybug right now and is constantly trying to get his hands on my hook for himself.

This is the first polymer clay handled hook I have used – and it is surprisingly light! I honestly thought it would be much heavier but the handle barely adds any weight to the hook at all! The handle itself is so smooth – there are no ridges, bumps or rough edges to the finish on the handle. The colours are so vibrant and the design is flawless. You can barely see the overlap created by layering the canes on the handle.

It is gorgeous and I can’t wait to sit down and use it to design a pattern!

I believe it to be a very good alternative to using a standard crochet hook. With my hands I have to be careful which hooks I use – and I need something with a substantial handle in order to be able to crochet for longer periods of time. It helps me maintain a grip on the handle without having to close my hand too tightly.

I did ‘test-drive’ my hook and it works beautifully for both a knife-hold (my normal way to hold) and a pen-hold (the way I hold my hook when my hands are super sore). It sits easily in the space between the thumb and forefinger (the lower curve of the hand) making it very easy to crochet with.

I hope you take the time to visit Jennifer on her Facebook Page and maybe even click the lovely “like” button to have her posts added to your Facebook feed 🙂 This way you will see some of the one-of-a-kind products she develops and offers up for sale! When I purchased my hook I used paypal to pay – for those of you wondering how you will purchase a hook directly from her Facebook Page. She invoices you to the email you Private Message her and you can pay with Paypal.

This Giveaway is open Worldwide where allowed by Law.

Start Date: July 14, 2015, 12:00 am ET
End Date: July 20, 2015, 11:59 pm ET

 

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90 Comments | Date: 14/07/2015  | By: Rhondda

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  1. Gusti Indah Primadona says

    22/11/2015 at 6:26 PM

    The hook looks really cute ^^

  2. Veronica says

    18/11/2015 at 11:45 PM

    These hooks are beautiful! Would love to add these to my collection!

  3. Liz Hege Kaaaby says

    22/07/2015 at 2:14 PM

    Congrats to The lucky winner And thanks for The chance to win!

  4. Di says

    20/07/2015 at 11:27 PM

    Thank You so much for the chance to win one of these gorgeous hooks…my fingers are crossed, which makes it really hard to crochet 😉

    And…No I have never tried a Clay handled crochet hook before, I would love to have a try 🙂

  5. Di says

    20/07/2015 at 11:23 PM

    Thank You so much for the chance to win one of these gorgeous hooks…my fingers are crossed, which makes it really hard to crochet 😉

  6. cindyzs/freespiritczs says

    20/07/2015 at 8:51 PM

    Rhondda, i share your patterns all the time!! i think i am going to revamp my boards (was so hoping they would add the ability to have subcategories cause i have so many now as it is!) and give you your own board, lol 😀 love your stuff!! 🙂

  7. Mikayla says

    20/07/2015 at 5:24 PM

    I actually have used a clay hook that I got from Mad Mad Me and I absolutely love it!

  8. Miriam Giles says

    20/07/2015 at 3:39 PM

    I have never tried a clay handled crochet hook, but I think it would be delightful to work with.

  9. Connie M says

    20/07/2015 at 3:35 PM

    The only hooks I have are plain aluminum, which have sufficed until now. But as I am crocheting more (still pretty much a beginner), I would really like something more comfortable. I would enjoy trying one of these!

  10. Connie M says

    20/07/2015 at 3:32 PM

    I think you are my favorite crochet site, blog or otherwise! Your explanations are very clear, and the patterns are quite clever. Not to mention, the giveaways are fantastic (just wish I could win)!

  11. kelly says

    20/07/2015 at 2:05 PM

    lovely

  12. Vanessa Kauffman says

    20/07/2015 at 2:00 PM

    Love your patterns!!!

  13. Cari says

    20/07/2015 at 1:44 PM

    I love your blog! Thank you for posting so many wonderful crochet patterns!

  14. Miranda says

    20/07/2015 at 1:40 PM

    I’ve never tried any of these hooks but they are beautiful! I’d love to try one so I can gift them to my fellow hookers 🙂

  15. Ida says

    20/07/2015 at 1:36 PM

    I haven’t tried clay handles! 🙁 Would love to, though!!

  16. Heather says

    20/07/2015 at 12:53 PM

    I am continuously in awe and always inspired by your work!

  17. Alice Darter says

    20/07/2015 at 9:02 AM

    LOVE THESE HOOKS!

  18. Miriam says

    20/07/2015 at 7:40 AM

    I have used clay handle hooks & I love them. My only problem is finding a hook case/organizer that has pockets they fit in.

  19. Eve Taylor says

    19/07/2015 at 10:19 PM

    Thank you for giving me the chance to win one of these gorgeous hooks, i would so love to own a set of different designs for each size of hook and this would make a wonderful start xxx

  20. Eve Taylor says

    19/07/2015 at 10:00 PM

    I would love to own a set of these hooks they are utterly gorgeous and have great detail, i don’t think i could pick one design though so i would have a different design for each size, love love them xxx

  21. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says

    19/07/2015 at 9:53 PM

    follow on pinterest – entered wrong pinterest account https://www.pinterest.com/beewbedard/

  22. Darlene says

    19/07/2015 at 9:31 PM

    Yes, I have several and I love them!

  23. Mary Ann Atzrott says

    19/07/2015 at 8:46 PM

    No I’ve never tried one but can’t wait to.

  24. Betsy Anderson says

    19/07/2015 at 8:18 PM

    I have never tried a clay-handled hook, but I sure would like to try one! I have seen so many positive reviews on these hooks !

  25. Alison Routley says

    19/07/2015 at 6:28 PM

    I have never tried a crochet hook with a clay handle, but I like my hooks to feel smooth in my hand and so I’d love to win one of the fabulous hooks.

  26. Jana says

    19/07/2015 at 10:59 AM

    Awesome!

  27. joan cummins says

    19/07/2015 at 9:27 AM

    I would love to win one of these beautiful hooks I have arthritis and fibromyalgia so it is difficult at times to even hold a hook. I have tried the foam things that fit over a hook but they do not work well for me

  28. Tiffany T says

    19/07/2015 at 2:40 AM

    These hooks are so beautiful. I would just love to win one !

  29. Patty S says

    19/07/2015 at 12:32 AM

    I have not tried clay handled hooks before but would love to try. Thanks for the giveaway.

  30. Tawni Scroggins says

    19/07/2015 at 12:22 AM

    I haven’t tried it before, but as I get older I can definitely see how a thicker handle would be helpful. Also, they’re really pretty

  31. Nina says

    19/07/2015 at 12:05 AM

    Thank you for the chance to win. I would love to have one of these hooks

  32. Rev. Marcia Urban says

    18/07/2015 at 11:28 PM

    I have been itching to try these hooks for a while now. I have a neuripathy and specially made tools help make things easier for me.

  33. Darlene P. says

    18/07/2015 at 11:09 PM

    I have never used a hook with a clay handle or any other type of special handle!

  34. Donna says

    18/07/2015 at 8:43 PM

    No, I’ve not used a clay hook before, but I would love to try one! They are so beautiful!

  35. Patricia Rand says

    18/07/2015 at 7:56 PM

    I would love to have one of these hooks !

  36. Pamela says

    18/07/2015 at 7:25 PM

    I have never had the opportunity to use a clay handled hook, but I sure would love to try it. That is such a gorgeous hook! Thanks so much for the opportunity to enter this contest. You have such wonderful giveaways.

  37. Andrea Corley says

    18/07/2015 at 7:04 PM

    I have not had the opportunity to try one of these hooks but they are absolutely gorgeous and would be more than thrilled to win one and use it regularly!

  38. Vangie says

    18/07/2015 at 5:08 PM

    I am so excited about all the projects, lessons I my future that I could make and learn using this hook. Thanks

  39. Joanna Hardrick says

    18/07/2015 at 4:53 PM

    I thought I would try again to win. These handles are very pretty and I have never tried to use one before. I usuall use a g or h hook when I crochet. Love the site.

  40. Tabitha Canada says

    18/07/2015 at 4:48 PM

    I haven’t used a clay handled crochet hook, yet.

  41. charlene says

    18/07/2015 at 4:15 PM

    i have never use a hook with a clay handle before, i have seen them and they are beautiful. i would love to have the chance to try one of the clay handle hooks, they look like they would be easier on my hand than a regular crochet hook. thank you for giving us a chance to try one of these clay handle crochet hooks.

  42. Jan G says

    18/07/2015 at 4:05 PM

    No I haven’t tried one yet!! Would love to give it a go!! Thank you

  43. Nickeycole says

    18/07/2015 at 3:35 PM

    Thank you both for this opportunity! I think I would love to have a Boye hook, maybe a size g or smaller would be great. Beautiful styles!

  44. Lori Morton says

    18/07/2015 at 3:11 PM

    No…have never used a hook like these before. Actually is first time I even saw one. They are Gorgeous!!!

  45. naomi says

    18/07/2015 at 2:57 PM

    I have never tried anything but the generic hook. some of them are so thin that i cannot use them! It would be great to use one with a not only bigger, but a beautiful handle!

  46. Carol Derbis says

    18/07/2015 at 2:56 PM

    Oops! forgot to mention – if (wish I could say when) I win, I’d LOVE an H hook and love the color shown above…as is…don’t really care which brand, but if I have to choose, would probably choose the Bates.

    Thank you again for everything!

  47. Carol Derbis says

    18/07/2015 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations, Rhonnda! two years! WOW! That’s awesome! you have shared so much and helped so very many of us!

    I know how much time and work go into these – and just want to let you know it is very much appreciated! You work – and GIVE – tirelessly of yourself and have truly helped so many!

    A sincere THANK YOU! for all that you do!
    And best wishes for ten times two years – of increased success!
    Blessings to you and your family!

  48. Kat W says

    18/07/2015 at 2:34 PM

    I have never used a hook with a clay handle. I would sure love to win this one — it is GORGEOUS!!!

  49. TammyK says

    18/07/2015 at 2:26 PM

    No, but would love to try it! 🙂

  50. Sarah L says

    16/07/2015 at 2:15 PM

    I do have one clay handle hook, size H, and I **LOVE** it.

  51. Patricia B says

    16/07/2015 at 1:49 PM

    I have not yet tried a clay-handled crochet hook…. Maybe it will help with my arthritis.

  52. Alice Darter says

    16/07/2015 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful hooks are so much nicer to work with – constant inspiration!

  53. Debbie M says

    16/07/2015 at 9:39 AM

    The ladybugs are adorable! I never crocheted with any handle that had something extra on it, just with bare hooks.

  54. StefRose says

    16/07/2015 at 3:53 AM

    I have never used such hook but i would love to and they are so beautiful <3

  55. Sandy says

    15/07/2015 at 8:24 PM

    I have never used a clay handled crochet hook, but I would love to try one of these beautiful hooks. Thanks for the chance to win!

  56. Marlene says

    15/07/2015 at 7:54 PM

    I have never tried a clay handled crochet hook. I look forward to trying this beautiful crochet hook. Thank you for this opportunity to win one of your hooks.

  57. Seriouslykooky says

    15/07/2015 at 5:51 PM

    I have three clay handled hooks – absolutely love them!

  58. dee erny says

    15/07/2015 at 5:46 PM

    I have never tried a hook with any kind of material on the handle, but would love to have one. I’ve known people who have various kinds of hooks, and each person has their own preference.

  59. Rachel King says

    15/07/2015 at 5:34 PM

    I’ve never used a clay-handle crocket hook, but I would love to try one!

  60. Sandy says

    15/07/2015 at 5:26 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win.

  61. kelly says

    15/07/2015 at 5:21 PM

    love the hooks

  62. The Crafty Nana says

    15/07/2015 at 2:33 PM

    Love following you on Facebook. Always amazed at what you share(in a positive way

  63. The Crafty Nana says

    15/07/2015 at 2:33 PM

    Love following you on Facebook. Always amazed at what you share(in a positive way

  64. Ashley F says

    15/07/2015 at 6:54 AM

    That is one gorgeous hook! I’ve just got plain metal ones in different colours. I need to get me some lovely hooks.

  65. cindyzs/freespiritczs says

    15/07/2015 at 2:07 AM

    i have never tried one before…right now i made a handle using the rubber bands and a wonder loom!

  66. Linda Church says

    14/07/2015 at 8:55 PM

    I have 2 clay handled hooks and love them.

  67. Sarah Price says

    14/07/2015 at 8:26 PM

    No I have not tried a clay handle hook but would love to!

  68. Chrissy says

    14/07/2015 at 8:06 PM

    No I have never tried one

  69. Angela says

    14/07/2015 at 6:32 PM

    Can’t wait! Thanks for the opportunity

  70. Susan says

    14/07/2015 at 6:15 PM

    Would love to try your clay hooks. The Boye ones I am using now just spin no matter how many times I glue them

  71. shonie says

    14/07/2015 at 4:52 PM

    I love all of these amazing hooks!

  72. Kat W says

    14/07/2015 at 3:50 PM

    WOW!! Beautiful work!! 🙂

  73. Kim P. says

    14/07/2015 at 3:32 PM

    These hooks are beautiful.

  74. Pamela Emerson says

    14/07/2015 at 2:38 PM

    Yes, I have and I love it. They are great for the smaller hooks.

  75. Katy M says

    14/07/2015 at 1:03 PM

    I’d love to have one of these hooks but am disabled and on a limited income so choose to buy yarn, etc., rather than expensive books, sigh.

  76. Kathy says

    14/07/2015 at 12:01 PM

    I’ve never tried a clay-
    handled hook but would LOVE to! They are beautiful AND look like they’d be very comfortable!

  77. Catharina H says

    14/07/2015 at 11:39 AM

    I have never tried one of these. They sure are pretty and I bet it would help these old hands crochet a little longer.

    Does she have any with butterflies on them?

  78. Teresa heinz says

    14/07/2015 at 11:16 AM

    I have a day by day crochet hook and love it would love to get more

  79. leslie says

    14/07/2015 at 10:42 AM

    love your work and tutorials

  80. Lisa Rollins says

    14/07/2015 at 10:33 AM

    I bought my first clay handled hook last month. I’ve “tested” it on a dishcloth and love it! Thanks for the opportunity to win a new hook!

  81. Carrie Evans says

    14/07/2015 at 9:28 AM

    These are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!

  82. Priyanka says

    14/07/2015 at 9:00 AM

    I have never used a clay handled hook or any fancy hooks… Just own basic aluminium hooks.. But I would love to use clay handled hooks.. It would b a treat to my hand 🙂

  83. Donna H says

    14/07/2015 at 8:57 AM

    I’ve never used a clay handled hook. Can’t wait to try one. They are beautiful pieces of art. Thanks for the giveaways.

  84. Betty Lewis says

    14/07/2015 at 8:09 AM

    I have tried a clay handled hook….I love them! I am currently working on ‘collecting’ an entire set of clay handle hooks 🙂

  85. Connie Meyer says

    14/07/2015 at 7:54 AM

    I haven’t tried a clay handled hook. Unsure if I would like it. You know, old dogs, new tricks?

  86. Kath says

    14/07/2015 at 7:47 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous work!

  87. Imadylle Bais says

    14/07/2015 at 5:00 AM

    I have never had an opportunity to use hooks with clay handle. If I win this will be my first. since I really don’t have any way of having one .. so thank you for this giveaway. I hope I win.

  88. Rebecca Carrier says

    14/07/2015 at 3:44 AM

    Love Jennifer’s hooks. I own several and they are AWESOME!!!!!!

  89. Nora Helma says

    14/07/2015 at 3:40 AM

    I’ve never tried a clay handled crochet hook – but would love to. Thanks for the chance to win one.

  90. Anita Mills says

    14/07/2015 at 2:18 AM

    Thank you and Jennifer for the chance to win one of her awesome hooks.

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