First off, an update shot, although not much progress…well, I say that, but then when I consider that each row is 252 stitches (7 feet)–that means that I’ve done over 300 stitches since the last picture. I’ve finished the purples, the blues, the teals, and now I’m starting on the two green colors. Right now the “real” green seems to clash a bit with the turquoise, but I think once all the colors get it in will flow fine.

The real reason for this post, however, is not to see the extra row and a half that I’ve crocheted–but the crochet hook with light saber qualities:

A hook a Skywalker would envy What will they think of next?

As you can see from the darker picture, there is plenty of light to stitch by, although I can imagine it would give me a headache in the dark. In dim light, however, it is also helpful to see the holes. I have to say I’ve also found it helpful for getting the lighted tip into the top of the chain for the last two dcs of each row. Anyway, I couldn’t resist it, I’m not too fond of plastic needles, so I’ll like still use my metal hook, but as I’ll be crocheting this blanket for a looooooooooong time to come, I’m sure there will be many times I’ll be happy for a little extra light.

My son, by the way, felt it was a hook worthy of Princess Leah.