That is a beautiful case, and I think it would work fine for most crochet hooks. Hooks tend to be shorter than knitting needles, but I don’t think that would be a problem. The case specifically mentions double-pointed needles, which typically range from 5 to 8 inches (13 to 20 cm). I just measured the F hook I have on hand, and it’s 5 1/2 inches (14 cm). You can sort of see where the handles of the crochet hooks end in that picture, looks like with an inch or two of extra space at the bottom. Some ergonomic crochet hooks have fat handles that wouldn’t fit in the slots, but you should be able to see what types of hooks your wife uses and gauge whether the handles would fit.

Going to the local bookstore to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday.

I made a sweater!

I’m teaching myself how to knit.

1. They’re ugly as sin.
2. They’re scary as shit when you happen across one in the dark and it hisses at you with its pointy teeth and glowing eyes.
3. I left my car parked in a lot at work overnight, and in the morning it wouldn’t start. A possum had climbed up under the hood and chewed clean through a bundle of wires that apparently was most of the electrical system. It was so stupid that it wouldn’t leave even when I poked it with a stick. That car never ran again.

My sister had a long-haired tortie named Artemis! She was a little freak. Hope your Artemis is a little saner!

Maybe people would be more willing to fund science research if all experimental results were reported like this!

I hope Ned feels better soon!

Yes, mid-60s, Midwest U.S.

A kidney donated from a living donor often lasts longer and performs better than a kidney from a deceased donor. Donating a kidney to a stranger can begin a paired donation chain that can result in several people getting kidneys. If you are seriously thinking about donating, I strongly encourage you to do some research with reputable sources, talk to some people who’ve donated themselves, talk it over with your loved ones, and maybe talk to some transplant coordinators at the nearest transplant center. It’s not something to be undertaken lightly, but living donors are saints.

This is captivating! I am transfixed by that look, but then my eye is also drawn to that moon, and the geese, and the entire canvas of hyperrealistic details. Thanks for introducing me to this artist.

I love the Pre-Raphaelites.

I believe it’s oil on wood.

American here, and I’ve never heard anyone seriously answer the phone this way. I did have a co-worker who would answer “Go for Mike” as a joke when he knew the caller. I had the impression it was from silly comedy or sit-com or meme that went around for a while.

School shooter drills

What a cutie! Honey Chubs is like the plus-size version of Mokie:

I love the texture, which isn’t so apparent in the multi-color version on the pattern page.

I’ve deleted all my content (by hand—there wasn’t much), and I plan to delete my account on June 30 before Apollo stops working.

What I’d like to know is if the grass needs mowing or the grass needs mowed?

It’s absolutely pop in Chicagoland area, where I grew up. I knew I was “downstate” when I started hearing soda, which to me used to be a float (pop with ice cream in it).