This is the rustic, stiff, bumpy hemp. Use whatever size hook works best for you. (Aluminum is best)

The story & pattern are at the ToyDesigningVashti blog.

I go in depth regarding designing issues with the beads and foundation stitches at the DesigningVashti blog:
http://designingvashti.blogspot.com/2009/05/crochet-found...