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Crocheted Crawdadby Duane Doty
This is a pattern that I worked on for a few years before it finally came out the way I like it.
It uses a technique called crocheting or weaving , and I will go through step-by-step how to do this.
Tools needed
Left to right: Hackle Pliers, Whip Finisher, Hook, Bodkin, Scissors, Bobbin and Vice.
Materials
.020 Lead Wire, Mustad 37160 Size 14 hooks; small Mono eyes.
Embroidery Floss ("cross stitching thread"), from WalMart. About 24 cents each. Need 2 colors.
Partridge Feathers.
Hackle.
Moose Mane.
Materials list
Mustad 37160, Size 14 hook.
.020 Lead wire.
Small Mono eyes.
2 colors cross-stitching thread (dark and light.)
Partridge feathers.
Hackle.
Moose Mane.
Size 6 Black fly-tying thread.
STEP 1
Place hook at a downward angle.
STEP 2
Attach 4-5 strands Moose mane.
STEP 3
Get 12-18 inches of light and dark cross-stitch thread.
Each thread has 6 strands.
Separate three strands from each color.
Attach 3 dark strands to hook at same place moose mane is attached.
STEP 4
Get small mono eye.
Attach to underside of hook (hackle pliers are helpful.)
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