Holiday Gifts for Crocheters

The classic needle art of crochet is making a modern resurgence. Examples of crochet's rising popularity are evident in recent fashion catalogs and even on the runway. With it's roots traceable to the 1800's, crochet has always been a mainstay in the textile arts. One of the reasons crochet has made a come-back is the introduction of many elegant, innovative or just plain beautiful hooks, yarns and accessories to the marketplace.

If you have a crocheter on your holiday gift list this year, you won't go wrong with any of the following gift ideas.

Sonshapes™, Inc. Luxury Crochet Hooks (starting at around $20):"This is not your Grandmother's Crochet Hook!™" Each one of these gorgeous dyed hardwood crochet hooks are miniature works of art. The hooks are crafted of 1/16 hardwood veneers. Each hook has one of thirty-seven different dye combinations vacuum impregnated directly into the wood along with a phenolic resin. The result is an incredibly smooth, durable crochet hook that will not snag your work. These hooks are warm in your hand enabling you to crochet in comfort. The colors are permanent and will not bleed.

Sonshapes™ hooks are available in six different elegantly carved handle styles. You can choose to keep it simple with the basic Comfort Grip or Cascade styles, or take it up a notch with the more curvaceous Bamboo, Summit or Equinox. Many of the hooks are available embellished with various stones, Venetian and Lampwork beads, along with Swarovski crystals and genuine gold, silver or vermeil findings. Some are even adorned with whimsical bangles and sparkling charms to catch the light. Sonshapes™ hooks are highly collectible and are occasionally available in "Limited Editions".