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2. Shepherd's crook - Wikipedia

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   Shepherd's crook A shepherd's crook. A shepherd's crook is a long and sturdy stick with a hook at one end, often with the point flared outwards, used by a shepherd to manage and sometimes catch sheep. In addition, the crook may aid in defending against attack by predators. When traversing rough terrain, a crook is an aid to balance.

3. Pyecombe hook - Wikipedia

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   A Pyecombe hook is a distinctive shepherd's crook crafted in the old forge at the village of Pyecombe in Sussex, England since the 19th century. The Pyecombe hook was perfectly balanced with a twist that allowed shepherds to easily catch the hind leg of a sheep without injuring the sheep. Its use is described by Charles Mitchell: "the curve is ...

4. Shepherd's hook - Wikipedia

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   Shepherd's hook may refer to: A form of crochet hook used to produce slip-stitch crochet fabric; Shepherd's crook, an implement used by shepherds;

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7. Crochet - Wikipedia

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   Nonetheless, the 1833 volume of Penélopé describes and illustrates a shepherd's hook, and recommends its use for crochet with coarser yarn. [11] In 1844, one of the numerous books discussing crochet that began to appear in the 1840s states: Crochet needles, sometimes called Shepherds' hooks, are made of steel, ivory, or box-wood. They have a ...