Announcement At Long Last

At long last I can reveal what The Big Secret has been for the last several months, all the traveling and secret meetings, etc! That's right I have teamed up with Boye, a division of Simplicity Creative Group to bring you an entire line of crochet hooks, tools, kits, bags, pretty much everything you need for any crochet project!!
As many of you know, my history with Boye brand hooks goes back generations. I learned to crochet with Boye hooks that were not only my mom's, but also her mom's! It's been my go to hook for years now and I can't imagine a better partnership for The Crochet Dude.
I guess that makes me a Boye toy?
Let's see if I can answer some of the questions you may have. The items will be available nationwide at your favorite craft stores, local yarn shops, and also on the web, starting June 2010. The three kits that you see in the photo will include original patterns that I designed exclusively for the kits and will be available only there. The hooks themselves will have the patented tapered head that Boye is famous for.
I will be heading to the Craft and Hobby Association trade show this weekend to launch the line of products to the industry and I promise to do my very best to get them in a store near you! Stay tuned for more information over the next few months!
PS: also, I want to express my sincere gratitude for all my peeps that have been coming to my blog, watching the t.v. show, and buying my books over the last 5 years. Y'all are the best. And thanks for your patience over the last few months as I've had to sort of back away from the blog to focus on getting the product line put together. I can't wait to get back to blogging more often!
So now we just have to wait until June for the products to hit the market!!!


























Congratulations! I can't wait to get my hands on them! LOVE that they used YOUR colors for the packaging. In addition to hooks, what are the other products?
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OMG, Drew, that's AWESOME! Very very big congrats to you!!!!!!!!
And I'm so happy they're Boye hooks. I'm a Boye gal!
Wishing you continued success throughout this year! You're an inspiration to me and I'm sure other designers as well.
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FABULOUS!!!!!!
I am so excited for you, and I cannot wait to buy them.
I prefer BOYE hooks too!
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Warmest congratulations on your success! You've worked hard; and, it's wonderful to reap a reward! I will be watching for these.
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Awesome... congratulations!!
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Congratulations, Drew! I thought the blog had been quiet lately. I'm marking my calendar for June to watch for your new line of goodies!
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Oh boye! Oh Joy! Oh Boy!!!
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Drew,
I couldn't be happier for you. Way to go I can't wait to see these in my stores here in Kansas.
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This is awesome. Can't wait to buy this stuff!
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CONGRATS!!!! You rock! I can't wait to go shopping!
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Fantastic news Drew!! Congrats Youngin!
It couldn't have happened to a better "Dude"
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Congratulations Drew!!! I LOVE Boye hooks as well and can't wait to see your new products.
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Congrats Dude. Can't wait to see the whole thing when its available. Good luck.
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Congratulations, Drew!! How exciting!
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Hurray! Congratulations!
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Congrats and will they be available in Canada?
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Congratulations Drew!! Way to go. Can't wait to see all the products. You've come a long way guy and I'm very happy for you.
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Well you know a girl can never have too many hooks and kits. I guess now I'll just add your line to my collection. You are such an enabler.
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I'm an unrepentant Bates gal, but even so, congrats, that's very exciting!
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Congrats Drew! You're such a rock star. I can't wait to see the line.
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Hi Dude! Congrats!! I just love Boye,can't wait to see the full line, hope you will have more time to blog. I enjoy reading everything you write.
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OMG, Boye Toy! Too funny. I'm getting a huge kick out of this.
Are the hooks plastic or aluminum?
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I'm so proud of you hun! Can't wait to see them north of the border!
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Congratulations, Drew! I am very happy for you! xoxo, Kristin
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I am a *hooker* that loves her BOYE toys, too! DUDE, I am so excited for you! Every time I get a magazine, I look for your name and think--wow--I know him and he is a fabulous! I will be watching for releases of your items--WTG!!!
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OH-I forgot to add that my favorite size BOYE is a 6 and I own my grandmother's-(from before I was born, I am 57)-it has something wrapped around the end to make it larger for anyone to grasp. Tho I dont need that, I have left it there!
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Congratulations Drew, what an exciting development for you! Along with everyone else, I'll have my eyes peeled for your product line in the upcoming months. All the best to you!
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I forgot to mention that my favorite BOYE is a size 6 and it used to be my grandmother's (from before I was born 57 years ago) it has something wrapped round the handle for an easier grip and I simply leave it there.My grandfather applied it because of her arthritis...I remember using it many years ago when she taught me to crochet, I was 6 or 7..doesnt matter...I will use it till I cant any more and pass it along to my daughter....I love my BOYES!!
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Fantastic! Congratulations from another lifetime Boye user.
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Wow! Congratulations!
I'm a knitter, and I sometimes crochet trim. Will there be any crochet stuff for people like me? Bags? Small auxiliary sets? Misc? Extras to help a knitter w/crochet?
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Whooo, that is beyond fabulous, Drew! Congratulations!!
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Awesome! I can't wait to see what goodies you're bringing into our lives.
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Congratulations, Drew! It's been so fun to watch your designing career grow on your blog. Thank you so much for sharing it all with us. And now a product line! You're living the dream -- enjoy every minute of it!!!
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Is there going to be any knitting related stuff? I only use the Susan Bates brand of hooks (or hooks that are the same shape as the SB hooks) but when it comes to knitting, I prefer the Boye brand of needles. Any chance you'll have something knitting related in your line of goodies? (circulars?!)
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Yippee skippee! This is super news. Looking forward to these products. Congrats!
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Drew,
Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful news with us. I'll be keeping a watch out for them in the shoppes.
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Way to go Drew!!! Can't wait to check out your crochet goodies!
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How exciting. I can't wait to see the kits!
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Boye, oh boy, my favorite hooks! Congrats! Very nice!
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