Discuss this article at FlyTyingForum.com Crocheted Crawdad by 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.) continue to page 2 >>>   Hatches Magazine Subscription Price: $6.95 for each issue Both the 2007 & 2008 issues of Hatches is in stock and ready for shipping. Hatches Magazine Subscription Price: $6.95 for each issue Both the 2007 & 2008 issues of Hatches is in stock and ready for shipping.