I was fortunate enough to be the lucky recipient of my grandmothers knitting and crochet items! She passed away in '91. A lot of the hooks and needles are really old, probably in the 80 to 100 year range, and some of them are made by companies that no longer exist. One thing about my grandma was her sense of humor. She is the one who taught me how to crochet a 'peter heater', lol! She was a firecracker!
i agree there are hooks for all i prefer the boye hooks i do not care for susan bates and gave them all away to friends i have a few clover but there are all types of hooks like all kinds of yarn there is something for everyone for sure.
I started crocheting about 2 months ago and started with a really cheap generic set from Amazon. Then a few weeks later, I purchased the Clover 6.0mm hook to try it out and what a difference! I couldn’t believe how much faster/easier it was to crochet when you use a good hook.
I absolutely LOVE MY CLOVER hooks! The only problem I have is I have my dads big hands. I have one furls hook that I literally just bought I really like it, but it's not my clover hook.
I'm 71 years old and started crocheting about age of 18 I bought hooks at garage sales metal hooks I have all sizes and at auctions I have hooks someone made wooden handles I love them all
Furls are my absolute favorite hooks. I have damaged hands and could not crochet without them. I use them almost exclusively. Not to mention they are beautiful. I love them.❤ To each their own. 🙂
I noticed the Prym hooks were plastic, but see they also come in metal. Does anyone have any thought on plastic over metal? I have always used metal and like them. My favorite right now are the Clover.
I love the Susan Bates in-line hooks. I’m left handed too. The problem with the Prim hooks is that they are plastic and don’t glide as well as metal. Otherwise I like them.
@@susantremberth500 i am also left handed and I also love inline hooks! The Susan Bates is okay I feel like a get more drag and snag with them over the prym ergonomic hooks. I don't know why but I like the plastic of the prym.. I also like the luxury ergonomic hooks from hobby lobby
Hey Juan, You are so right about everyone has their own like and dislikes. With that said, I really like how you explain each brand of hook, why you like or dislike a hook it's very informational. Oh, those really tiny hooks. I believe they are used in lace work but don't quote me.
Hi Juan. This by far was one of the absolute best tutorial on crochet hooks that I have ever seen. It was so very thorough and you gave so many good and bad points of why or why not to use each brand. Way to go Juan! Thank you!
I liked your review, Juan . I just recently got a prym hook. I loved it so much that I ordered a set. I don't seem to hold them as tight as I do the others I can't use my mom's hooks anymore because of arthritis.
Juan, I could not believe when you choose Prym hooks as your favorite. Then later your said you have big hands. That must be why they work so well for you. I bought one hook to try it (J hook), and it hurts my wrist to use it. I have small hands, I think it is because the shaft is too long. I have tried holding up higher but it is not comfortable. I learn to crochet with a Susan Bates inline hook, and was looking for a good inline ergonomic hook, still looking. The couple of Boye I have are over 20 years old and I seldom use them. I will have to go check them out. I don't use because they so heavy. Great video.
@@etorres1890 I’ve been so tempted but then have to remind myself that I don’t need something because my favorites are recommending it. I’ve been crocheting a long time and always go back to my clover hooks! I am going to try the prim hooks though because they are fairly priced!
Hi, it’s so much fun to see what hooks other people use. I have very small hands, so I love my tulips, my clovers, and my beloved Susan date.……… both the regular and the soft handled ones. These hooks fit my hands perfectly, and I love them. I do have for oddessys, but seldom use them,
I have been crocheting for about 50 years and currently have 3 sets of boye hooks. Mine, my mom's and my grandmother's. That is about all I use. I bought mine at a Lee Wards back in the 80's. I also have some hero hooks that were my grandmother's. I cannot imagine buying new one's. Thanks for the review.❤
I learned to crochet with my mama's (complete set) S. Bates hooks, that's all I used until my daughter gifted me the Clover set. I love my Clover and S. Bates. The Furls are beautiful buuuut way to much money for me. Thx for the video.
LOVE HiyaHiya! I asked my husband for a set last Christmas. At the recommendation from Ross @smellslikeyarn, I also tried Zing hooks from Knitter’s Pride. They’re as good as the HiyaHiya!
I’m using an I hook from Boye made in the USA, this is an older hook for sure. I love the Boye hooks. And I saw exactly what you were showing about the heads.
I have a #1 steel Boye hook . It says "U.S.A. 35 cents" on the back! It's the first crochet hook I ever bought when I decided to teach myself how to crochet. That was July 1971. Those tiny steel hooks you wondered about are for crocheting doilies, table runners, curtains, wall hangings, tablecloths.,.....I've made all of those things. You're right.....old Boye hooks are terrific. I recently bought the same set you showed & I can sure tell a difference between them & my old Boye hooks! I also have a size C Hero hook that says it was made in Germany. Despite crocheting 52 years, I never gave a thought (until recently)to any differences in hooks....but there IS. And I sure never equated beveling to helping....I'll pay more attention from now on!
Juan I like the Dots hooks I go to them when I run out of Clover Amore and I am a pencil holder of the hook and I don’t have a lot of movement the the hook
Your video made my day! When you described the WeDot Crochet Hooks and the twists and turns that your hand is forced to do, I almost crashed the car laughing!!! I immediately at the next red light, ordered the Prym hooks. I am a relatively new crocheter but an avid one already. Found you through Crystals website. You are awesome. Love your honesty and your “East Coast” style❤️looking forward to getting my new hooks today and finishing my latest project!! Just love your channel and love of purple ❤️🌈
I have the Amazon ones you showed that you said need bezels on them and they are my favorite over clover and prym actually haha! I love how long the handle is and I don’t have that much issue with slipping stitches myself
I gotta say I was so excited for the Prym’s hooks. Then I bought a few at once and realized they kinda drag and don’t flow with the fiber like my clover Amours do. I was so mad I spent all that money but they are definitely gorgeous 👏🏼
I do have a set of wooden hooks a lantern moon set, and they crochet very loosely. I love the prym and the clover, and I also love the dots set and knitters pride and hobby lobby sets
Hey there,,, I have lots of hooks , and lots of the same sizes. Many were gifts that I don't really use,, they have akeward handles. I end up using the same 2 most of the time
Finally someone who agrees with me on the furl hooks. I wanted one so bad listening to all the hype about them. For my birthday I told my son I wanted one. He was so sweet and got me three. I started working with them and didn’t like them at all. After a few rows I was back to my tulip or clover hooks. Now they are decor not to be ever used again. Your review was great. Never tried a prym hook and I can c buying in the future. Another hook I do not like are the dot hooks. The dots on them actually rub on my hand and irritate it
When I first showed interest in knitting and crocheting. My hubs and 23 yr old grandson hit a yard sale up where we live and got a huge box of redheart and a few hooks and neddles. I started knitting first. Then tried my luck with crochet. There was 1 boye hook and 2 Susan bates .so those are my favorites. I did get a set of clover.. I use them on certain projects or certain yarn. Thanks for showing us your hooks .
Hi Juan. I agree with you. I wish that The Clover Brand would comeout with the same crochet hooks just longer. I have very small hands, however I happen to prefer a longer crochet hook. I would buy them in a second.
I've seen several TH-camrs who swear by Furls but then when they demonstrate something, the yarn is constantly falling off their hook! It looks like such a struggle. But I'm sure they work for some people. Everyone has to find what works for them.. Clover Amour is my choice because smaller hands, longer hooks hit me on the inner wrist,, not comfortable at all for me!
Nice review! My favorite hooks are Hobby Lobby’s plastic Yarnology hooks. They are a dream to work with and are cost efficient ($2-$3). I have several Furls hooks. Although beautiful, I find them a bit cumbersome. I’ll keep an eye out for Hero hooks in second hand stores. You and Crystal from Bag O Day Crochet have that in common. Thanks for your review 😊
I have some Hero, Boye, and Susan Bates hooks that I inherited from my Grandma after she passed. They are probably all the original versions. They are stored in an old ball and roller bearing can that has a Martha Washington Presidential Series Stamp that was issued in May 5, 1938 on it. So yeah... they are antique.
🎉🎉oood evening Juan!! You're a trip! I'm looking at boy hooks for something. Can't see anything! Well I use the same 90.00 hooks you use. I'm happy and comfortable. Since I got them I've never tried anything else.
Boye is my very favorite hooks. Of course my hooks are dated in the 1970's. I have one that I have just about worn all the paint off of it. I will not give up my Boye hooks although I have tried several other types. And none of my Boyes came near $10 in price. By the way the steel Boyes are crochet hooks for thread crochet. Making doilies and such.
Almost a year later, I watched this video and checked my Boye hooks (I don't use any more) and they are manufactured/stamped USA. I only switched because I love the ergonomic hooks. Tulip and Clover brands.
It really is odd preferences, i cant use the "naked" metal hooks (mine are clover amour or clover amouresque) but i have the prym for travelling. Furls worked ok for me, just i have an unfortunate tendency to drop them
i just purchased my first prym hook. The tip is similar susan bates. My favorite are susan bates with the black grip. They glide for me. I have one furls. I have some boyds and some clover hooks. I have a set of ergonomic hooks. They are definitely short like the clover.
I have smaller hands, I’m thinking of selling my Furls. I was so hopeful after all the positive reviews. My absolute favorite are my Tulip Etimo. Second would be my Clover hooks. I have not tried Prim.
Thanks for your comments on Furls... I agree, was super disappointed that I kept dropping stitches with the Furls. I was raised on Grandma's Boye hooks... switched to Amour and Tulip a few years back... but have to say I was SOOOOOO HAPPY with the Susan Bates hooks when I tried them recently! They were like an answer to a prayer, after 40 years of crochet I no longer had issues with dropping stitches at all! I guess the inline hook is what works for the way I crochet. Would like to try Prym hooks as they are inline as well... but a bit hybrid so I'll start with buying one hook first.
Juan, I wanted to let you know that on your recommendation I decided to try out the Prym hooks. I got the larger set 7mm and up (on sale at Michael's, of course) and I love them! My go to hooks for 6mm and below is still my Clover set, but I wasn’t as impressed with the larger sized plastic Clover hooks, they didn’t flow as smoothly as the smaller set. The larger Prym set on the other hand are smooth as butter and are now my go to. Thanks for the great suggestion!
I'm hooked on boye. Have a hard time holding hooks with grips and things. I learned at 9 so my grip is horrible. But I can't change it now that I'm almost 60! Lol
Thank you for your review. When I started crocheting a few years ago I had sone Susan Bates hooks but I started as a knitter and then went to crochet so I hold my hook like a pencil. Had difficulty keeping the yarn on the hook so I bought the Furls odyssey and was able to crochet, of course the discontinued them so know I can use almost any hook. Currently using a set of knitpicks hooks and doing just fine. I guess practice was all I need, not so much the expensive hooks.
This is the best hooks review i've ever seen, the details you gave us is never talk of and i now really understand why som hooks are uncomfortable to use. i,m a woman but i have a big hand too and have difficulty in finding long good hooks, my favourite is Clover but i wish they could make it longer or make it only metal then i could add those ergonomy handle and it will be longer, my second is prym because it is long but it doesn't work well with all types of yarn , for e.x cotton and so on. I've tried so many but i've yet to find any better than Clover and Prym for me, unfortunately i can not get my hands on Hero but hope one day i wll be able to . Thank you so much for this amazing info and best review❤❤❤❤
I have some red heart metal hooks I got at a thrift store. They are my favorite hooks. I also have a set of metal Leisure Arts hooks from England that were gifted to me in the 80's. The yarn glides on them so nicely.💜
I love the Prym series too for both knitting and crocheting. I do have the older Boye hooks for lace yarns that I thrifted for next to nothing and I LOVE working with them whenever I do lace work. After my Prym's I do work with bamboo hooks and knitting needles. Been crocheting and knitting for some 46 years now.
I like the Prym hooks for the handle length too. I've considered finding a quality ETSY hook handle maker and sending he/she my favorite metal hooks and having longer handles put on them.
My faves so far are the Yarnology ergonomic multicolor hooks. I have really small hands so they work well for me. I haven't found any metal ones that I actually like.
My hands are probably less than half the size of yours, Juan, and I adore the Prym over Clover. Clovers are a dream to crochet with because they are so smooooth but I find the longer shaft on the prym better. I will happily use both though. For amigurumi I prefer the clover but for the every day its the Prym for me. I love those flat handled cheap-ass hooks you showed. LOL I tried to love the beach wood but naw, not for me. They are crazy light though. I find that being able to use multiple hooks styles helps with hand fatigue and I change hooks frequently with no issues. Love you channel!!! P.S. please link the case you have your clovers in 🙂
My first hooks were Boye and I couldn't work with them as they were too hard on my hands. I got a set of Clover knock-offs, and they are the most comfortable hook. I just ordered my first Clover hook and can't wait to work with it.
Thanks Juan for a great review. I actually was crocheting all day yesterday; noticed the yarn was not being grabbed by the hook it kept slipping. Just thought it was me. I was wondering what the difference was in all these different hooks. Well now I know. Looks like I’ll be getting a better set ; thanks Juan The Enabler 😂. Gayle
I have an old boye 4.0mm hook that has 15 cents marked on the handle. I like it a lot. I've not tried the Michael's hooks. I have a couple furls but I am not fond of them. I like the Susan Bates hooks. Thanks for the review.
I love the Furls Odyssey hooks. I’m sorry I couldn’t acquire the entire line before they were discontinued. I have the whole set of the Furls resin hooks and I find they only work on a small selection of yarn, as well as the streamline wooden hooks. I also use the Pyrm hooks and love how they fit in my hand. I have large hands and hate how the shorter hooks poke my palms.
I had the set of Prim hooks, liked the way they worked the yarn, But the squeak drove me crazy. Gave them to my daughter, she loves them. Plastic hooks squeak. I love my Susan Bates hooks, mine are all over 50 years old and they are wonderful. Made in the USA by COATS ABS CLARK. I have sets of Boye hooks also all very old and made in the USA. I also use wooden crochet hooks, I love them. Knit Picks are a good brand. The small Boys hooks in the set you have are for crocheting with crochet cotton thread. Fancy doilies and fine lace with the size 10 and up. I learned to crochet with these hooks when I was 5 years old by my mom and grandmother, I'm 76 now. Love your. videos, you love yarns and crochet and your face lights up when you talk about your projects that you are making and have made.
Hi Juan! I almost died laughing when you said "I mean...did they run this under a truck before they packed it? I'm just saying." 🤣🤣🤣 Great review! 10/10 must watch! This is my second comment on the same video! Too funny! ALL the things, guys!
I have 1 Hero hook I saved from a garage sale for 10 cents. I can't use straight hooks anymore but still have my mom's hooks. (Susan Bates & Boye). My favorites are Clover with erogomic handles. I only use aluminum hooks.
I started a couple months ago with Amazon aluminum hooks, and they did their job. Got me started with a new love! Then I lost my 5mm, that I later found, but only after I got my 5mm Yarnology hook. I LOVE IT! I am excited to find better aluminum hooks to try also. Oh heck,I'll try anything I can. 😁 I did try a friends clover hooks and after a few hours, I knew they weren't for me. Shaft is short, and the handle was like a chunk-o-junk in my palm. Straight aluminum float in my hand. In all fairness, my wrist and hand are a hot mess after an accident. I still want to collect all the pretties! 😊
The Prym hooks were my favorite before I used Clover because Clover is another kind of smooth with the brushed aluminum head, but my Prym hook’s coating rubbed off or something because it used to be smooth but now I don’t feel anything other than dragging and pulling, however the larger sizes are really good for plush chunky yarn, I use my 10mm hook all the time, it’s my favorite blanket crochet hook too, alongside my clover 8mm
I’ll call myself a hook collector…I’ve gifted all except three of my hero hooks but, I’ve Boye, Susan Bates all the older ones. Anchor, Woodward, Gem, Coats&Clark and Clovers the regular ones plus some I can’t remember the make but will check..I’ve Furls, Nelsonwood, Clover Amour, Yarnology, Susan Bates, Ommi and Prym all ergonomic and I love them but Prym and Ommi are my absolute favorites, those brands are the least expensive but those are the ones I reach for daily. Thank you so much for this hook review, it was great and you did an excellent job on it. Cheers.
I believe there’s a hook out there for everyone. Some prefer inline others tapered hook heads. What works for one may not work for the next person. Just like yarn 🙃 I LOOOVE my Furls. Never had any problems. I had terrible wrist pain with the Bates/Boye/hero (skinny hooks) to the point of having to wear a wrist brace but then I switched to Furls and I swear NO more wrist pain. If yarn splits switch to a different hook - some yarn does well with plastic, others wood, others resin or metal etc. I have only 1 Prym hook and it works well other then the occasional squeak but I saw a comment about running a dryer sheet on it 🤔 💡 gonna try that. Thanks Juan for your review and opinion. ❤
What I love about Furls Odyssey, is that even though they are heavy, they’re a bit like a guided missile. You just have to aim them, I swear, the hook knows what to do! Lol. I have several of the various acrylic lines as well, but mostly because they’re so pretty. I just don’t like the feel of acrylic hooks as I’m working, for the most part. Rowan makes a nice hook, but it is on the short side and wouldn’t work for large hands. Some people hate Clover Soft Touch, but I love them; again, these are small hooks. Tulip, either Red or Pink, are gorgeous stitch-makers - so easy on the hands! A bit spendy as well.
I cannot use hero or susan bates too thin for me to hold and the metal irritates my skin. I need thick grip ergonomic hooks. Prym is also my favorit. Addi is nice to hold but the metal part is too short for me to crochet. I bought some furls when I was in the States but dropped two and broke them in no time. Thank you Juan. I heard from you through Crystal. Love you both.
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I was fortunate enough to be the lucky recipient of my grandmothers knitting and crochet items! She passed away in '91. A lot of the hooks and needles are really old, probably in the 80 to 100 year range, and some of them are made by companies that no longer exist. One thing about my grandma was her sense of humor. She is the one who taught me how to crochet a 'peter heater', lol! She was a firecracker!
i agree there are hooks for all i prefer the boye hooks i do not care for susan bates and gave them all away to friends i have a few clover but there are all types of hooks like all kinds of yarn there is something for everyone for sure.
Yes, of course I ordered Prym hooks. If anyone asks, I’m going to say you hypnotized me 😊
I started crocheting about 2 months ago and started with a really cheap generic set from Amazon. Then a few weeks later, I purchased the Clover 6.0mm hook to try it out and what a difference! I couldn’t believe how much faster/easier it was to crochet when you use a good hook.
The Prym hooks work up similarly to the clover for half the price!!!
Clover is my absolute favior
Exactly what I did! Little did I know what a variety is out there but my Clover 3mm is lovely so I’m going to start getting more sizes
I absolutely LOVE MY CLOVER hooks! The only problem I have is I have my dads big hands. I have one furls hook that I literally just bought I really like it, but it's not my clover hook.
I'm 71 years old and started crocheting about age of 18 I bought hooks at garage sales metal hooks I have all sizes and at auctions I have hooks someone made wooden handles I love them all
Furls are my absolute favorite hooks. I have damaged hands and could not crochet without them. I use them almost exclusively. Not to mention they are beautiful. I love them.❤
To each their own. 🙂
I’m a FURLS person also! Ends of the earth for me! I just ordered my very last 2 Odyssey hooks :( discontinuing them now
Juan, you’re not only a yarn enabler. Before your video was even half way, I ordered a set of the Prym hooks!
If you get any squeaking with these hooks, try rubbing them with a dryer sheet. It usually helps!
Lol 😂❤
You won't be sorry prym are great
I love mine but swop from them to the clover amour because some yarn doesn’t like Prym for some reason.
I noticed the Prym hooks were plastic, but see they also come in metal. Does anyone have any thought on plastic over metal? I have always used metal and like them. My favorite right now are the Clover.
I love the Susan Bates in-line hooks. I’m left handed too. The problem with the Prim hooks is that they are plastic and don’t glide as well as metal. Otherwise I like them.
@@susantremberth500 i am also left handed and I also love inline hooks! The Susan Bates is okay I feel like a get more drag and snag with them over the prym ergonomic hooks. I don't know why but I like the plastic of the prym.. I also like the luxury ergonomic hooks from hobby lobby
Yay for Susan Bates hooks…plus for the black handled ones
Thank you for showing all your hooks. I started with Susan Bates and still use them.
Love my Prim hooks
Hello. Do your pryms squeak a lot with acrylic?
Hey Juan, You are so right about everyone has their own like and dislikes. With that said, I really like how you explain each brand of hook, why you like or dislike a hook it's very informational.
Oh, those really tiny hooks. I believe they are used in lace work but don't quote me.
I only use susan bates and clover hooks they are the BOMB.
Hi Juan. This by far was one of the absolute best tutorial on crochet hooks that I have ever seen. It was so very thorough and you gave so many good and bad points of why or why not to use each brand. Way to go Juan! Thank you!
I agree about the Furls (and Ommi) hooks. I’m loving the Tulip Red hooks right now!!
I use the silver small Boye crochet hooks with crochet thread. I mostly use size 10 thread with them.
I love knitter's pride very smooth :))
I liked your review, Juan . I just recently got a prym hook. I loved it so much that I ordered a set. I don't seem to hold them as tight as I do the others
I can't use my mom's hooks anymore because of arthritis.
Juan, I could not believe when you choose Prym hooks as your favorite. Then later your said you have big hands. That must be why they work so well for you. I bought one hook to try it (J hook), and it hurts my wrist to use it. I have small hands, I think it is because the shaft is too long. I have tried holding up higher but it is not comfortable. I learn to crochet with a Susan Bates inline hook, and was looking for a good inline ergonomic hook, still looking. The couple of Boye I have are over 20 years old and I seldom use them. I will have to go check them out. I don't use because they so heavy. Great video.
I too have small hands, and LOVE the Pryms.
Juan!!! You just saved me so much money by helping me avoid the furls hooks. Finally an honest review of them ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have furls but I'd never buy em again. The hook part breaks pretty easily in my opinion.
I bought a Furls and ugh! It splits yarns like crazy. It will go in the “hope it’s a collectible” pile.
@@etorres1890 I’ve been so tempted but then have to remind myself that I don’t need something because my favorites are recommending it. I’ve been crocheting a long time and always go back to my clover hooks! I am going to try the prim hooks though because they are fairly priced!
I love the Prym and the Susan Bates. I also like the long hooks and I’m a pencil grip. They’re just more comfortable. Have a good night.❤
I love "All things Juan" great video. Thanks!
Hi, it’s so much fun to see what hooks other people use. I have very small hands, so I love my tulips, my clovers, and my beloved Susan date.……… both the regular and the soft handled ones. These hooks fit my hands perfectly, and I love them. I do have for oddessys, but seldom use them,
I have been crocheting for about 50 years and currently have 3 sets of boye hooks. Mine, my mom's and my grandmother's. That is about all I use. I bought mine at a Lee Wards back in the 80's. I also have some hero hooks that were my grandmother's. I cannot imagine buying new one's. Thanks for the review.❤
I love my tulip hooks ! Thanks Juan as always 🧶😜🙌🏻
I learned to crochet with my mama's (complete set) S. Bates hooks, that's all I used until my daughter gifted me the Clover set. I love my Clover and S. Bates. The Furls are beautiful buuuut way to much money for me. Thx for the video.
You might want to try hiyahiya hooks. They are pretty wonderful. Smoother than any I’ve used
LOVE HiyaHiya! I asked my husband for a set last Christmas. At the recommendation from Ross @smellslikeyarn, I also tried Zing hooks from Knitter’s Pride. They’re as good as the HiyaHiya!
As someone pretty new to crochet, this was SUPER helpful! Thank you.
I’m using an I hook from Boye made in the USA, this is an older hook for sure. I love the Boye hooks. And I saw exactly what you were showing about the heads.
I’m a Susan Bates girl all the way. I like the inline hook vs the tapered hook. And the pointy head for getting into stitches.
Hi Juan , I am so enjoying your channel 💜💜💜
I have a #1 steel Boye hook . It says "U.S.A. 35 cents" on the back! It's the first crochet hook I ever bought when I decided to teach myself how to crochet. That was July 1971.
Those tiny steel hooks you wondered about are for crocheting doilies, table runners, curtains, wall hangings, tablecloths.,.....I've made all of those things.
You're right.....old Boye hooks are terrific. I recently bought the same set you showed & I can sure tell a difference between them & my old Boye hooks!
I also have a size C Hero hook that says it was made in Germany.
Despite crocheting 52 years, I never gave a thought (until recently)to any differences in hooks....but there IS. And I sure never equated beveling to helping....I'll pay more attention from now on!
Juan I like the Dots hooks I go to them when I run out of Clover Amore and I am a pencil holder of the hook and I don’t have a lot of movement the the hook
Thank you for the hook review. I have my old faithful I bought them in Mexico it the pate 80s, I always look at new hooks but never buy any 😂
Your video made my day! When you described the WeDot Crochet Hooks and the twists and turns that your hand is forced to do, I almost crashed the car laughing!!! I immediately at the next red light, ordered the Prym hooks. I am a relatively new crocheter but an avid one already. Found you through Crystals website. You are awesome. Love your honesty and your “East Coast” style❤️looking forward to getting my new hooks today and finishing my latest project!! Just love your channel and love of purple ❤️🌈
I have old set of boye hooks I love them I had for years
I have the Amazon ones you showed that you said need bezels on them and they are my favorite over clover and prym actually haha! I love how long the handle is and I don’t have that much issue with slipping stitches myself
I absolutely love my clover hooks
Your “Hookerpalooza” was awesome!!!
I gotta say I was so excited for the Prym’s hooks. Then I bought a few at once and realized they kinda drag and don’t flow with the fiber like my clover Amours do. I was so mad I spent all that money but they are definitely gorgeous 👏🏼
I do have a set of wooden hooks a lantern moon set, and they crochet very loosely. I love the prym and the clover, and I also love the dots set and knitters pride and hobby lobby sets
Very informative and well done video!!!
Loops and threats hooks are really good
Thanks for the hook review. Never know what we might see to decide to try.
Hey there,,, I have lots of hooks , and lots of the same sizes. Many were gifts that I don't really use,, they have akeward handles. I end up using the same 2 most of the time
I have one of my Mimi's old Susan Bates Silvalume hooks and her Tunisian Hook. They are some of my favorites.
I love Hero hooks too. They don't hurt my hands but are hard to find.
Finally someone who agrees with me on the furl hooks. I wanted one so bad listening to all the hype about them. For my birthday I told my son I wanted one. He was so sweet and got me three. I started working with them and didn’t like them at all. After a few rows I was back to my tulip or clover hooks. Now they are decor not to be ever used again. Your review was great. Never tried a prym hook and I can c buying in the future. Another hook I do not like are the dot hooks. The dots on them actually rub on my hand and irritate it
When I first showed interest in knitting and crocheting. My hubs and 23 yr old grandson hit a yard sale up where we live and got a huge box of redheart and a few hooks and neddles. I started knitting first. Then tried my luck with crochet. There was 1 boye hook and 2 Susan bates .so those are my favorites. I did get a set of clover.. I use them on certain projects or certain yarn. Thanks for showing us your hooks .
I'm in england hi,I like the clover hooks best x
Hi Juan. I agree with you. I wish that The Clover Brand would comeout with the same crochet hooks just longer. I have very small hands, however I happen to prefer a longer crochet hook. I would buy them in a second.
I have my moms Boye hooks from the 1970s they are my favorite hooks to use.
I've seen several TH-camrs who swear by Furls but then when they demonstrate something, the yarn is constantly falling off their hook! It looks like such a struggle. But I'm sure they work for some people.
Everyone has to find what works for them.. Clover Amour is my choice because smaller hands, longer hooks hit me on the inner wrist,, not comfortable at all for me!
Nice review! My favorite hooks are Hobby Lobby’s plastic Yarnology hooks. They are a dream to work with and are cost efficient ($2-$3). I have several Furls hooks. Although beautiful, I find them a bit cumbersome. I’ll keep an eye out for Hero hooks in second hand stores. You and Crystal from Bag O Day Crochet have that in common. Thanks for your review 😊
I agree about the boye hooks, I have a set from the 1970’s and made in the USA and I have the new ones and the older ones are better
I have some Hero, Boye, and Susan Bates hooks that I inherited from my Grandma after she passed. They are probably all the original versions. They are stored in an old ball and roller bearing can that has a Martha Washington Presidential Series Stamp that was issued in May 5, 1938 on it. So yeah... they are antique.
Thanks for the review. I also use Prym hooks due to hand pain and it has been helpful. My other set are the clovers.
I started crocheting with what I thought was a good set until I brought the clover hooks omg game changer.
🎉🎉oood evening Juan!! You're a trip! I'm looking at boy hooks for something. Can't see anything! Well I use the same 90.00 hooks you use. I'm happy and comfortable. Since I got them I've never tried anything else.
Boye is my very favorite hooks. Of course my hooks are dated in the 1970's. I have one that I have just about worn all the paint off of it. I will not give up my Boye hooks although I have tried several other types. And none of my Boyes came near $10 in price. By the way the steel Boyes are crochet hooks for thread crochet. Making doilies and such.
Almost a year later, I watched this video and checked my Boye hooks (I don't use any more) and they are manufactured/stamped USA. I only switched because I love the ergonomic hooks. Tulip and Clover brands.
It really is odd preferences, i cant use the "naked" metal hooks (mine are clover amour or clover amouresque) but i have the prym for travelling. Furls worked ok for me, just i have an unfortunate tendency to drop them
i just purchased my first prym hook. The tip is similar susan bates. My favorite are susan bates with the black grip. They glide for me. I have one furls. I have some boyds and some clover hooks. I have a set of ergonomic hooks. They are definitely short like the clover.
I have smaller hands, I’m thinking of selling my Furls. I was so hopeful after all the positive reviews. My absolute favorite are my Tulip Etimo. Second would be my Clover hooks. I have not tried Prim.
I have an entire set of wooden hooks by Laurel Hill . I love them!
I love my clover hooks but I really want to try the Prym hooks after watching this review. I also really like my Tulip hooks.
I like boye hooks from the 1970 that is what i use when i was young but now i like the tulip hooks the brown and gold hooks 😂❤❤❤❤
Love love love your channel❤ thank you for putting a smile on all of are faces and thank you for inspiring us all ❤❤
Thanks for your comments on Furls... I agree, was super disappointed that I kept dropping stitches with the Furls. I was raised on Grandma's Boye hooks... switched to Amour and Tulip a few years back... but have to say I was SOOOOOO HAPPY with the Susan Bates hooks when I tried them recently! They were like an answer to a prayer, after 40 years of crochet I no longer had issues with dropping stitches at all! I guess the inline hook is what works for the way I crochet. Would like to try Prym hooks as they are inline as well... but a bit hybrid so I'll start with buying one hook first.
Every time I try different brand hooks, I always go back to the Susan Bates, even their plastic ones work better for me than any other brand!
Juan, I wanted to let you know that on your recommendation I decided to try out the Prym hooks. I got the larger set 7mm and up (on sale at Michael's, of course) and I love them! My go to hooks for 6mm and below is still my Clover set, but I wasn’t as impressed with the larger sized plastic Clover hooks, they didn’t flow as smoothly as the smaller set. The larger Prym set on the other hand are smooth as butter and are now my go to. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Love long necks and ergonomic!
I'm hooked on boye. Have a hard time holding hooks with grips and things. I learned at 9 so my grip is horrible. But I can't change it now that I'm almost 60! Lol
I bought my Pryms as a set, 2 sets with 5 each. I would recommend buying them like that with a coupon so they come out cheaper than individually.
I like these. I use them
Thank you for your review. When I started crocheting a few years ago I had sone Susan Bates hooks but I started as a knitter and then went to crochet so I hold my hook like a pencil. Had difficulty keeping the yarn on the hook so I bought the Furls odyssey and was able to crochet, of course the discontinued them so know I can use almost any hook. Currently using a set of knitpicks hooks and doing just fine. I guess practice was all I need, not so much the expensive hooks.
sold on your favorites!
So glad I didn’t buy the Furls at $$$$ prices.
This is the best hooks review i've ever seen, the details you gave us is never talk of and i now really understand why som hooks are uncomfortable to use.
i,m a woman but i have a big hand too and have difficulty in finding long good hooks, my favourite is Clover but i wish they could make it longer or make it only metal then i could add those ergonomy handle and it will be longer, my second is prym because it is long but it doesn't work well with all types of yarn , for e.x cotton and so on. I've tried so many but i've yet to find any better than Clover and Prym for me, unfortunately i can not get my hands on Hero but hope one day i wll be able to .
Thank you so much for this amazing info and best review❤❤❤❤
I have some red heart metal hooks I got at a thrift store. They are my favorite hooks. I also have a set of metal Leisure Arts hooks from England that were gifted to me in the 80's. The yarn glides on them so nicely.💜
I love the Prym series too for both knitting and crocheting. I do have the older Boye hooks for lace yarns that I thrifted for next to nothing and I LOVE working with them whenever I do lace work. After my Prym's I do work with bamboo hooks and knitting needles. Been crocheting and knitting for some 46 years now.
I like the clover j hook. I have that one too. But for certain yarns.
I like the Prym hooks for the handle length too. I've considered finding a quality ETSY hook handle maker and sending he/she my favorite metal hooks and having longer handles put on them.
My faves so far are the Yarnology ergonomic multicolor hooks. I have really small hands so they work well for me. I haven't found any metal ones that I actually like.
My hands are probably less than half the size of yours, Juan, and I adore the Prym over Clover. Clovers are a dream to crochet with because they are so smooooth but I find the longer shaft on the prym better. I will happily use both though. For amigurumi I prefer the clover but for the every day its the Prym for me. I love those flat handled cheap-ass hooks you showed. LOL I tried to love the beach wood but naw, not for me. They are crazy light though. I find that being able to use multiple hooks styles helps with hand fatigue and I change hooks frequently with no issues. Love you channel!!! P.S. please link the case you have your clovers in 🙂
Good morning Juan . Thank you for sharing. 🧶
My first hooks were Boye and I couldn't work with them as they were too hard on my hands. I got a set of Clover knock-offs, and they are the most comfortable hook. I just ordered my first Clover hook and can't wait to work with it.
I love all the things Juan you have tempted me to try the prim hooks I do have several full set of boye hook the old one and a few heroes thx ❤️🇨🇦🌈
Thanks Juan for a great review. I actually was crocheting all day yesterday; noticed the yarn was not being grabbed by the hook it kept slipping. Just thought it was me. I was wondering what the difference was in all these different hooks. Well now I know. Looks like I’ll be getting a better set ; thanks Juan The Enabler 😂. Gayle
I have an old boye 4.0mm hook that has 15 cents marked on the handle. I like it a lot. I've not tried the Michael's hooks. I have a couple furls but I am not fond of them. I like the Susan Bates hooks. Thanks for the review.
I love the Furls Odyssey hooks. I’m sorry I couldn’t acquire the entire line before they were discontinued. I have the whole set of the Furls resin hooks and I find they only work on a small selection of yarn, as well as the streamline wooden hooks. I also use the Pyrm hooks and love how they fit in my hand. I have large hands and hate how the shorter hooks poke my palms.
I had the set of Prim hooks, liked the way they worked the yarn, But the squeak drove me crazy. Gave them to my daughter, she loves them. Plastic hooks squeak. I love my Susan Bates hooks, mine are all over 50 years old and they are wonderful. Made in the USA by COATS ABS CLARK. I have sets of Boye hooks also all very old and made in the USA. I also use wooden crochet hooks, I love them. Knit Picks are a good brand. The small Boys hooks in the set you have are for crocheting with crochet cotton thread. Fancy doilies and fine lace with the size 10 and up. I learned to crochet with these hooks when I was 5 years old by my mom and grandmother, I'm 76 now. Love your. videos, you love yarns and crochet and your face lights up when you talk about your projects that you are making and have made.
Hi Juan! I almost died laughing when you said "I mean...did they run this under a truck before they packed it? I'm just saying." 🤣🤣🤣 Great review! 10/10 must watch! This is my second comment on the same video! Too funny! ALL the things, guys!
My favs are Clover Amour and Tulip.
I have 1 Hero hook I saved from a garage sale for 10 cents. I can't use straight hooks anymore but still have my mom's hooks. (Susan Bates & Boye). My favorites are Clover with erogomic handles. I only use aluminum hooks.
I started a couple months ago with Amazon aluminum hooks, and they did their job. Got me started with a new love! Then I lost my 5mm, that I later found, but only after I got my 5mm Yarnology hook. I LOVE IT! I am excited to find better aluminum hooks to try also. Oh heck,I'll try anything I can. 😁
I did try a friends clover hooks and after a few hours, I knew they weren't for me. Shaft is short, and the handle was like a chunk-o-junk in my palm. Straight aluminum float in my hand. In all fairness, my wrist and hand are a hot mess after an accident. I still want to collect all the pretties! 😊
Sis Regina
I also love the BOYEHOOKS
I don’t know about the
Prum hook it new to me
I have small hands, and so I love my Clover Amours.
The Prym hooks were my favorite before I used Clover because Clover is another kind of smooth with the brushed aluminum head, but my Prym hook’s coating rubbed off or something because it used to be smooth but now I don’t feel anything other than dragging and pulling, however the larger sizes are really good for plush chunky yarn, I use my 10mm hook all the time, it’s my favorite blanket crochet hook too, alongside my clover 8mm
I’ll call myself a hook collector…I’ve gifted all except three of my hero hooks but, I’ve Boye, Susan Bates all the older ones. Anchor, Woodward, Gem, Coats&Clark and Clovers the regular ones plus some I can’t remember the make but will check..I’ve Furls, Nelsonwood, Clover Amour, Yarnology, Susan Bates, Ommi and Prym all ergonomic and I love them but Prym and Ommi are my absolute favorites, those brands are the least expensive but those are the ones I reach for daily.
Thank you so much for this hook review, it was great and you did an excellent job on it. Cheers.
I used Susan Bates until recently when I purchased my first Prym. I was so impressed I went back to the store and purchased another 10 hooks.
I believe there’s a hook out there for everyone. Some prefer inline others tapered hook heads. What works for one may not work for the next person. Just like yarn 🙃
I LOOOVE my Furls. Never had any problems. I had terrible wrist pain with the Bates/Boye/hero (skinny hooks) to the point of having to wear a wrist brace but then I switched to Furls and I swear NO more wrist pain. If yarn splits switch to a different hook - some yarn does well with plastic, others wood, others resin or metal etc.
I have only 1 Prym hook and it works well other then the occasional squeak but I saw a comment about running a dryer sheet on it 🤔 💡 gonna try that.
Thanks Juan for your review and opinion. ❤
What I love about Furls Odyssey, is that even though they are heavy, they’re a bit like a guided missile. You just have to aim them, I swear, the hook knows what to do! Lol. I have several of the various acrylic lines as well, but mostly because they’re so pretty. I just don’t like the feel of acrylic hooks as I’m working, for the most part. Rowan makes a nice hook, but it is on the short side and wouldn’t work for large hands. Some people hate Clover Soft Touch, but I love them; again, these are small hooks. Tulip, either Red or Pink, are gorgeous stitch-makers - so easy on the hands! A bit spendy as well.
@@fionastube2011 I love the odyssey hook, it’s awesome! Totally agree
I cannot use hero or susan bates too thin for me to hold and the metal irritates my skin. I need thick grip ergonomic hooks. Prym is also my favorit. Addi is nice to hold but the metal part is too short for me to crochet. I bought some furls when I was in the States but dropped two and broke them in no time. Thank you Juan. I heard from you through Crystal. Love you both.