I tried the Furls wooden hook, merely due to all the hype & people raving about them. I totally agree, they're really difficult to work with. I've found Milward to be excellent.
The Boyd hook holder I tried it I loved it and I gave it to a 90 year old woman who was still crocheting and she loves it and helps her to guide her hook with no pain or cramping and her hand
Love love love Susan Bates hooks. I buy the shorter length and use polymer clay to make the handles a little thicker since I have old hands now. Great review.
2nd time learning as an adult and hopefully able to continue this time. I was debating between Clover, Tulip, Furls because I have a decent ergonomic set but it is rubbing on my skin and bothersome to me. Furls look beautiful and I thought I may possibly spoil myself if I looked into them and decided upon them. I use a neck lamp and I noticed the hook end seemed so shiny- no one other than you so far has mentioned that. Tulip rubbing I hadn't heard mentioned before and I noticed the label and wasn't a fan. So with all of that I have ordered the Clover set. Thanks for this review I appreciate it.
I wish you would try the Prym and Tulips and let us know. I'm interested in those because I read that the hook was a kind of hybrid between the in-line Bates hook and the other type. Like you, I love love love the in-hook. So I'm going to buy one Prym -- those are ergonomic from Germany -- and the Tulips. I think you did have one Tulip, and the Japan was making your finger sore.
I, too, crochet for hours. I finally found a place that was willing to make a custom hook that perfectly fits my hand. I love, love, love it. It is shaped to fit my hand perfectly. It has revolutionized my crocheting time and drastically reduced hand fatigue. They are expensive, so I can only buy a couple each year. But, it's worth it. I've used most of the hooks that you've reviewed. Thank you for the time it took to test all of these hooks and putting together the video.
I will say with my Furls that it took some getting used to. Now that I am though I love my Furls. I have 5 Odyssey and one Streamline Swirl and I like working with them more than my other hooks. That being said, we're all different and like different hooks. If you're not satisfied with your Furls hooks you can easily return them and Furls will even send you a prepaid label and the box. They have a no questions asked 100% satisfaction guarantee. I had to exchange a couple of mine and it was very easy. Plus you can use that money on some pretty new yarn that you'll love.
I Teally Appreciate your Review.. was thinking to buy a furls I really cant afford them.my Arthritis in my thumbs and below them is SO PAINFUL..I Will try the ones you lije..and Hobby lobby has a type.REALLY nice ones..Again Thank you ..so much hugs!!🙏🙏🙏🤟❣
I came upon your channel because I’m looking for better hooks. I bought Furls Streamline and have not been impressed. I just ordered a few other brands: Tulip, Lykke and Clover. Based on your review, I have the most faith in the Clover but we’ll see :) For the Divit, one of my favourite crocheters, Tamara from Moogly, suggested trying to rub wax paper over grippy wood hooks. Might be worth a try. Thank you for your channel - you’ve made a new subscriber today :)
Holy cow, I just realized I have crocheted for 50 years too! I really did not think it was so long. But i have spent more time sewing, embroidering, quilting, and creating fine art, so now I am doing crochet again. Need to find what my arthritic hands (and whole body) can handle. I must create to live.
I have RA really bad in my hands when you recommended the Clover I ordered a set on Amazon I fell in love with them. I love crochet but my hands swell and hurt really bad but I can crochet longer with the Clover hooks. I now have 2sets and a set of the larger ones. Thanks for the review and I think the Furl hooks are beautiful but not for me..
I love that you show the boye handle I use that handle all the time, it's fantastic. I've also never heard a negative review on the furls hooks, I'm glad to hear a review from someone who spent their own money and wasn't gifted these hooks.
Hi Jeanne I enjoyed your review! I like my clover hooks but I find my plain Susan Bates in-line hook is excellent with splitty yarns! I have learned to alternate different hooks with different yarns. I can really feeel the difference!
Amen to that. Even among my favorite hooks, I organize which hook I will use not just by size, but according to which works best with the yarn. Happy hooking! LoL.
I so much LOVE Clover hooks! After buying just one to try it out, I fell in love! The 'ergonomic' set I had purchased were just fine for me, I thought...until I had that Clover in my hand! Wow! Game changer! Sooooo smooth, and works any yarn like butter! I now own a complete set, and 2 of my best friend crocheters are now my Clover buddies, too! They, too, are amazed at the difference! Thank you for your review - I wanted to try the expensive brand, but now you've shown me they really wouldn't work for me, no matter how 'pretty'!
I learned to crochet with Boye aluminum hooks and prefer them over Susan Bates. But over the years my arthritis has worsened and now I love my Clover hooks. Also like the Tulip hooks. That shawl is absolutely beautiful.
My experience with Furls is completely different from yours. I'll 66 and have arthritis in my thumbs and fingers. I love the Odyssey, I love the weight. I also love the Streamline, wood and composite. I love them all!!!
My aunt gave me my first clover set from Japan. I was about 12 or 13 years old. Now I use Susan Bates hooks only. One of these day I would like to try the furls hook. I also had to retrain myself on how to crochet. I use to hold my hook like a pencil. When I got tendinitis in both hand, I now hold the hook like a knife. I still crochet but not as much because I’m taking care of my mom. There is wood butter that you can rub on wooden hooks or needles.
Jeanne I totally agree with you Clover is to me the best hooks to use as a close second the Susan Bates with the rubber handle but only use this hook when the yarn is inclined to split. It was such a nice chat about hooks and from our podcasts the Furls hook is for the prestige and not the comfort xxx
I was a Boye girl for years. I bought a G size clover and fell in love. I dished out the 60 dollars for the whole set, and I love them. I don't use anything else. Oh my goodness, I was teaching a friend to crochet the other day and I tried the Boye, ugh....can't do it. Go clover go.
Hi Jeanne I hope you and your family are out of the reach of the tornadoes and are safe. I had always used aluminum hooks Until I purchased a set of Clover hooks. Now there is no going back I love my Clover hooks for all day crocheting with no discomfort. My Furls experience was the same as yours.
Hi Jeanne! I have had the same hook journey - I started with Susan Bates, graduated to the aluminum hook with the wooden handle (which I actually really liked because it gave kind of a balancing lever feeling) and then happened upon the Clover Amour hooks. I fell in love with the amour. 😂. They are so ergonomic that I barely have to grip it at all, which is great for my arthritic hands. Your assessment of the Furles hooks is helpful. I'd thought about trying one but after seeing reviews like yours, I think I wouldn't like them as much as I do the Clover. I do like the Prym hooks, which weren't available when you did this video 3 years ago. Prym are nice and I'll use them on certain projects, but I like the way the metal of the Clover slides through all types of fiber. Thanks for your review and I'm definitely going to check out your pattern for that beautiful scarf!
I bought a set of clover hooks after hearing how good they were from your videos. After using them for a couple of weeks now I can say I really love them! Thank you so much.
As a kid, I learned on Boye hooks (pencil grip) as well. Then took a 20-year hiatus to knit things as I thought crocheting made my hand cramp. Then recently, I decided to pick crochet back up but needed new hooks. I picked up the set of 10 Clover Amour hooks and learned how to knife grip. Let me tell ya, I’ve fallen back in love with crochet AND I agree that my Clover hooks are still my favorite hooks. I’ve tried them all and always return to my Clovers. I have huge man hands and the handles on the Clovers aren’t an issue at all.
Thank you so much for your crochet hook review. I totally agree with you that of all the hooks that I have used, I prefer the clover hook hands down. I haven’t tried as many as you have, but I find a lot of difference in each brand of crochet hook & I also need one that is easy to use, doesn’t tire my hand, is reasonably light & has the bumps in the right place without any disturbance in the smoothness of the handle. Thank you for taking the time to do this review. Cheers 💕👏❤️🥰😊😍
Hi Jeanne hope you are doing good today and your family too.God bless you and your family today and always. I like your shawl it’s beautiful.Thank you for doing the review on the crochet hooks .
Clover hooks my choice! I've tried the wooden ones, started with the aluminum ones but they keep sliding around on me! So I don't use them anymore! The furl hook is to high in price and to big I think! I will be sticking with my clover hook! It was good to see the review though! Think you did a good job on the review, you left it open for people to decide what they may want to try! Thanks for all your time in trying and reviewing the hooks! See you Friday! Happy week for you!
I have found that Hobby Lobby has Yarnology hooks, they have bamboo handles on them, I use them all the time! They have the boye heads, and I don't have a problem since I started using them. I broke my right hand about 15 years ago, and I use the end of the bamboo and my little finger to roll the hook, as I hold it like a knife. That way I don't have to twist my wrist so much. I'm glad you made it safe thru the storm the other night, we made it safe here in Tullahoma TN also. Have A Blessed Day All!
I just found your channel and subscribed! You mentioned older hooks so I thought I’d share. I learned to crochet when I was 8 years old and luckily my mom held onto things. I still have the pink aluminum and blue/green hooks I learned to chain on almost 52 years ago!
I’m further into your video & I realized my “favorite” hooks have been the Susan Bates wooden handles from about 30 years ago. I just finished quite a few spring projects and my hand has been achy so I started searching for new hook info and voila! 😊. Time to upgrade.
The Susan Bates style is called in-line, and they are fantastic. I wish more brands made that style. The part of the hook where the yarn fits in is deeper and holds on to it better. I use the knife grip, and I prefer the Bates absolutely over the others. I think the newer ergonomic ones, like the Prym and -- I forget it? -- Tulip -- are described as a hybrid, but I haven't tried any of those yet. I've just lost my two Bates hooks I was using a lot, a 4 mm and a 4.25 mm. So I'm trying to choose either a Prym or a Tulip.
Thank you so much for this review! This was very honest and filled with lots of thoughtful information. I have heard in other reviews that Furl’s hooks weren’t worth the price. I am leaning toward trying Clover hooks. I am really enjoying your channel; I’m wanting to take my new crochet hobby to a higher level, making wearable items.
That Susan Bates is a short shaft in a rubber / silicone sleeve. When they break the aluminum comes out and there is less than an inch holding it in. But I like them. Somewhere on TH-cam I watched some one weight their Furls. Some were a lot heavier than others. Now if we could just get clover to lower their pricing a bit for their sets and single hooks. Thanks for your opinion and taking the time to share .
I’m a pencil type holder,and always use Susan Bates,I have tried other brands but always go back to my Susan.Its what works for me.Its good that there are different brands out there for all of us.
Hi Jeanne, I have large hands and had great difficulty finding hooks long enough to feel comfortable, I use, several different brands, often in the same project, this helps with fatigue. The rubber handled Bates hooks are good and still available. I use rubber pencil grips on my tulips to reduce the rubbing. I have 2 furls that sit in my storage due to their weight. Great review.
I love your honest review. Also love that you make it clear that these are personal preferences and that everyone is different! Thank you for the great video
Thank you. For the review. Helps me in my choices. Have loads of Boye hooks dating back to the 1930's & 40's. Never thought I would need an ergonomic hook, but this last year, here I am. At least I can feel the hook in my hand now.
Your review is 100 % logical to me , I used the plan metal hooks, the cheap version of the ergonomics, then my brother gifted me with some clover amour along with some tulip etimo & totally love them from the very first use, never used a furls never will, for me the search is no longer needed as I am satisfied with both the clovers and the tulips. I pencil hold/grip the hook and the raised tulip Japan dose not irritate me but I would prefer a flat sump rest like the clover amour.
i used addi needles but i upgraded to the furls odyssey hooks and those are by far the best ones ive ever had tried. i love them and i will never go back ☺️
I really enjoyed this review on thebigger variety of hooks. I don't enjoymost big handles as I started with aluminum susan bates and I am used to smaller uniform hooks. You can always sell hooks for full price from furls and people who love will buy them up😉
My favorite hooks I get from the Etsy shop Wood Be Fancy. He makes handmade wooden handles and puts your choice of metal hook in the handle. I find these to be so comfortable for me. Love the review of all the hooks.
Thanks for the discussion! I have large hands and fibromyalgia and crochet a lot so hooks are a very big deal for me. The clover amour are my favorite shafts but the casing is too short for my hand and causes me a lot of pain. So I used an idea from another TH-camr and removed the handles and placed them in the Susan Bates Cushion grips and they're great. But there are quite a few Etsy dealers who will make beautiful wooden or resin handles with your choice of hook.
Hi Jeanne, what a great review. I wanted to say that I do you my Tulip hook set most of the time (when they are not stashed away with a tip, lol, but my raised letter is in a completely different spot, it's on the backside of the stamped hook side at the bottom, not anywhere near where my fingers are. They must have changed the design or something. I have had my set for about 3 or 4 years now and do love it. I am so thankful you gave such an honest review on the Furls hooks, I always wanted one because they are so pretty but I never wanted to spend the money on them. I am so glad I didn't, although, I am sure they work so many people so thank you for that. I have had that Boyd ergonomic holder for years but I think I was using it wrong because my hooks never stayed put. So I will definitely give it another try because I do get pretty painful hands a lot due to the amount of crocheting. GREAT REVIEW.
Nice review of different hooks. I use mainly Susan Bates aluminum hooks. I hold my hook with the pencil grip. Don't care for other hooks. But, I really appreciate your showing us all of threshold different hooks. Thank-you for sharing your thoughts about this subject today.
I do like to have your honest opinions in your reviews. Also, I have Fibromyalgia, so my hands and fingers are stiff and painful sometimes. I like the flat inline Boye hooks. They are light and easier to move in the stitches. I use rubber pencil grips over the hooks, which makes it softer and more comfortable.
I really enjoyed this very informative video! I crochet with the same “no name” aluminum hook set from amazon for years now and have only just started seeing what else is out there. Thank you for so much great information packed into one video!
Thank you for your review. I have all the Clover hooks and use them regularly. I also love my Tulip hooks. I was surprised to hear the words on your tulip hook rub when using them. I have never had that problem. Also, thanks for the info on the furl hooks.
I love my Boye 6.5mm hook...but...the printing on the thumb rest irritates after a while! Now I have a Clover hook and it's my new favourite! Thanks for this review!
I learned how to crochet using those old Susan Bates skinny aluminum hooks in my hands would cramp like crazy. I saw somewhere that you can make a fimo clay handle and I put fimo clay on the handle and bake them. I created my own ergonomic crochet hook handle before they existed. Now I have every single crochet hook in the world and I love hearing your input about different ways that I can put them to work. Thanks for the video!
After three and a half weeks I'm finally able to crochet a bit again. I'm using my furls streamline swirl 6.5 hook. I'm loving it. With my broken finger it is the only one I can hold comfortably (so I maybe a little biased lol). I have two furls streamline, a 6.5 mm and a 4.5 mm. I have a little trouble with the 4.5, but the 6.5 is working beautifully. One of my favorite hooks is a yarnology 6mm hook. Can't wait to be able to use it again. Hopefully in another week or two I can. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on all these hooks.
I enjoyed your review Jeanne, we are all different in size and what we like and I love hearing about your opinions and I take what you say and think about how I am different or the same and use the information. Much Love ❤️
I have several different hooks-- even from England that are old. First, it depends on how you hold your hook. I have severe tendonitis between my wrist and elbow. I purchased several Furls hooks, because I read reviews, especially for health reasons. The odessey are beautiful, extremely to heavy, especially when your in a N, M sizes. As for the printing,they told me they're working on a way to put the size on the handle. I prefer the Streamline wooden ones, then Streamline Swirls(resin). I'm a knife technique person and roll my hook. Furls has a generous return policy. Yes, they're the rolls royce of crochet hooks. By the way I've seen one as high as $190+. Thanks for the review, VERY well NEEDED information. The 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼Until the next video🙋🏽♀️🙏🏼
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my Susan Bates Crystalites and all of her other ones!!! 🥰👍🏼 I would NEVER pay more than a hook is worth. I always check reviews but first I check with those I know that frequently use certain hooks or knitting needles. The furls I'm COMPLETELY on the fence about, I think they are mostly about looks and not about usage. Just my opinion. I can't say ALL of them because a hook should NOT be heavy. I'm not sure if I'm alone there in that opinion?🤷🏼♀️ plus it should be durable of course if it costs so much $$? The same goes with knitting needles💆🏼♀️.... 💎💎💎Great Review Jeanne!!!! I AGREE COMPLETELY with you!! 💞🥰👍🏼🧶
This is a great review. I have tried most of these hooks. I also have a knife grip. I invested in a couple of the Furls hooks over the holidays. I so wanted to love them as they are so beautiful. I find the Odyssey a bit heavy and it slows me down. I have the streamline in the wood and the swirl. I still think the swirl is a bit heavy, but I do enjoy crocheting with that one because it is so slick. The wooden Furls is very comfortable for me and I used it for a couple large projects over the holidays. My concern with that one is it could break easily and the finish may wear off the wood over time. Also, I am to afraid to take my Furls hooks on the go. It is much cheaper to replace a lost Clover hook than a lost Furls hook. My go-to hooks still seem to be my beloved Clover hooks. I truly believe every crocheter needs to try several hook styles and see what works for them.
The Clovers are my favorite. I have the steel, aluminum, and plastic ones. I love them. I also do love the Furls Odyssey. It took me some getting used to them but once I did, I liked them. The streamlines are pretty and I have a few of those, but they break crazy easy and the throat isn’t deep enough. The Alphas are amazing, though they took some getting used to as well. I’m happy with my Clovers, and when I use them I’m always happy. They are the perfect hook in nearly every way, I think.
Thsnk you for such an interesting review... Loved it. I learned to crochet on my mom)# beautiful rose colored J-10 Susan Bates Hook... which I eventually lost 😢. I used SB hooks...with the occasional Boye hook for years. I loved my Susan Bates hooks, and because my hands are child sized, avoided hooks with handles of any sort. Finally, I decided to try Clover Amour, and was instantly in love. I now have seven of them, and will certainly buy more. I love how these colorful hooks feel in my hands. The sizes are embedded in the rubber, and will never disappear. A big plus for me is thst each size has its own color...I am visually impaired, so being able to easily identify the hook I need is a big deal. The plastic in the larger hoooks is not a problem at all... They dud thst, to keep the hooks light. Furls.... inhave no desire to even try them. They all look uncomfortable...and I think they are way overpriced... Prople buy the name. Christa, if the Secret Yarnery lives in Kenya... She ordered several hundred dollars worth ofvFurls, and despite being a seasoned crocheter, she simply could not use them. She was so angry..., I think people think they shoukd love Furl hooks, because they are expensive... and some people do swear by them. But I would not waste my money on even one. My sweet little Clovers are good enough for me. I think they are the best on the market. BTW.... I just tried a black handled Susan Bates hook, and hated it, The placement of the handle forces you to move your hand up ti the bare metal... Very uncomfortable , especially for small hands. I gave them to my daughter, who has larger hands... Thanks again... I love hook reviews. Oh... I recently tried the SB black handled hook, and coukd not use it... The placement I’d the handles is all wrong..
Hi Jeanne ☆ Thank you 😄 for your crochet review. I have aluminum hooks I got as a young girl and some passed down to me, made a lot of doilies and irish lace when I was younger. I am a knife holder. I haven't tried some you mentioned. I like working with my light up hooks so I can see better when I crochet. I hope to try some other hooks. But with small hands and nerve damage in my hands it's hard to crochet some days. Love your scarf, the colors are beautiful.
I also bought some furls hooks, a streamline and a streamline swirl. They are beautiful hooks but I am having trouble getting used to them. I am purposely using one on a project to see if I can get used to it. I have recently bought some clover hooks because of you and another you tuber I watch and I absolutely love them.
Hobby Lobby has a rubber version of the ergonomic crochet handle that fits all size metal hooks, good price! I have loved best the Susan Bates hooks and now the Clover hooks are my favorite for the same reasons as you.
That was a very thorough and thoughtful review. I appreciate the time that you obviously put into it, not to mention the money. What I took away from it was you are a very experienced crocheter and you were basing your opinion on what you've found works best for you. You seemed to give both positive and negative feedback for all of them, though very little negative if any for the clovers. And that is only fair. You weren't trying to tell others which hooks they should buy or use. Basically everyone will need to judge strictly for themselves. It's the only way to know for sure. Thank you, Jeanne. Happy stitching!!
I love the Furls Odyssey because I actually need the weighted hook, but it’s not for everyone. The other handle that is a big ball used to be my favorite, but the material holds your hand oils and gets sticky over time.
i dont have any name brands...im not a brand person.. i am currently using a rosewood hook..and i just love it..i think ill buy more of these..thanks for the review..take care Jeanne
Last year I tried using a Susan Bates with the bamboo handle and I couldn't make a chain. I prefer my clover hooks to Susan Bates and the Boye hooks. I may have to borrow a furl hook from my mother in law to try. Thank you for the great hook review.
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I used to use plain aluminum hooks. Then I got my first Clover, and I would never go back. I can crochet longer and faster now. I Love my Clovers!
I tried the Furls wooden hook, merely due to all the hype & people raving about them. I totally agree, they're really difficult to work with.
I've found Milward to be excellent.
The Boyd hook holder I tried it I loved it and I gave it to a 90 year old woman who was still crocheting and she loves it and helps her to guide her hook with no pain or cramping and her hand
Love love love Susan Bates hooks. I buy the shorter length and use polymer clay to make the handles a little thicker since I have old hands now. Great review.
2nd time learning as an adult and hopefully able to continue this time. I was debating between Clover, Tulip, Furls because I have a decent ergonomic set but it is rubbing on my skin and bothersome to me. Furls look beautiful and I thought I may possibly spoil myself if I looked into them and decided upon them. I use a neck lamp and I noticed the hook end seemed so shiny- no one other than you so far has mentioned that. Tulip rubbing I hadn't heard mentioned before and I noticed the label and wasn't a fan. So with all of that I have ordered the Clover set. Thanks for this review I appreciate it.
I wish you would try the Prym and Tulips and let us know. I'm interested in those because I read that the hook was a kind of hybrid between the in-line Bates hook and the other type. Like you, I love love love the in-hook. So I'm going to buy one Prym -- those are ergonomic from Germany -- and the Tulips. I think you did have one Tulip, and the Japan was making your finger sore.
Hi etm567, thank you for the suggestions, perhaps we will continue the ease of discussion, thank you for following along
I, too, crochet for hours. I finally found a place that was willing to make a custom hook that perfectly fits my hand. I love, love, love it. It is shaped to fit my hand perfectly. It has revolutionized my crocheting time and drastically reduced hand fatigue. They are expensive, so I can only buy a couple each year. But, it's worth it. I've used most of the hooks that you've reviewed. Thank you for the time it took to test all of these hooks and putting together the video.
I have used clover hooks ...but always go back to my Susan Bates they just work so well ..the hook on them or shafts are fabulous
Thanks for the review. I use Clover and Tulip.
I will say with my Furls that it took some getting used to. Now that I am though I love my Furls. I have 5 Odyssey and one Streamline Swirl and I like working with them more than my other hooks. That being said, we're all different and like different hooks. If you're not satisfied with your Furls hooks you can easily return them and Furls will even send you a prepaid label and the box. They have a no questions asked 100% satisfaction guarantee. I had to exchange a couple of mine and it was very easy. Plus you can use that money on some pretty new yarn that you'll love.
OH my gosh!!! I Love that shawl/scarf! It's beautiful!
I bought a cheap pair from a place called Wish there are white with blue flowers or something on them and I love them to death they're so comfortable
I Teally Appreciate your Review.. was thinking to buy a furls I really cant afford them.my Arthritis in my thumbs and below them is SO PAINFUL..I Will try the ones you lije..and Hobby lobby has a type.REALLY nice ones..Again Thank you ..so much hugs!!🙏🙏🙏🤟❣
I came upon your channel because I’m looking for better hooks. I bought Furls Streamline and have not been impressed. I just ordered a few other brands: Tulip, Lykke and Clover. Based on your review, I have the most faith in the Clover but we’ll see :)
For the Divit, one of my favourite crocheters, Tamara from Moogly, suggested trying to rub wax paper over grippy wood hooks. Might be worth a try.
Thank you for your channel - you’ve made a new subscriber today :)
What a great and thorough review! I have crocheted for 50 years and yes, the Clover hooks are my absolute favourite too. Thank you!
Holy cow, I just realized I have crocheted for 50 years too! I really did not think it was so long. But i have spent more time sewing, embroidering, quilting, and creating fine art, so now I am doing crochet again. Need to find what my arthritic hands (and whole body) can handle. I must create to live.
The Tulip hook rubbed on my pinky finger too and made it sore. I am so glad that I am not the only one! Thank you for your honest review.
I have RA really bad in my hands when you recommended the Clover I ordered a set on Amazon I fell in love with them. I love crochet but my hands swell and hurt really bad but I can crochet longer with the Clover hooks. I now have 2sets and a set of the larger ones. Thanks for the review and I think the Furl hooks are beautiful but not for me..
I love that you show the boye handle I use that handle all the time, it's fantastic. I've also never heard a negative review on the furls hooks, I'm glad to hear a review from someone who spent their own money and wasn't gifted these hooks.
Hi Jeanne I enjoyed your review! I like my clover hooks but I find my plain Susan Bates in-line hook is excellent with splitty yarns! I have learned to alternate different hooks with different yarns. I can really feeel the difference!
Susan Leeks Yiu can’t go wrong with SB hooks, though I do not like the black handled ones.
@@sandygrogg1203 I agree! I like the plain, old-school version!
Amen to that. Even among my favorite hooks, I organize which hook I will use not just by size, but according to which works best with the yarn. Happy hooking! LoL.
I can't say what it is, but I have one SB hook and didn't like crocheting with it.
I so much LOVE Clover hooks! After buying just one to try it out, I fell in love! The 'ergonomic' set I had purchased were just fine for me, I thought...until I had that Clover in my hand! Wow! Game changer! Sooooo smooth, and works any yarn like butter! I now own a complete set, and 2 of my best friend crocheters are now my Clover buddies, too! They, too, are amazed at the difference! Thank you for your review - I wanted to try the expensive brand, but now you've shown me they really wouldn't work for me, no matter how 'pretty'!
I learned to crochet with Boye aluminum hooks and prefer them over Susan Bates. But over the years my arthritis has worsened and now I love my Clover hooks. Also like the Tulip hooks. That shawl is absolutely beautiful.
I have a set of bamboo hooks that I bought, didn't pay much at all for the entire set and I simply love them.
My experience with Furls is completely different from yours. I'll 66 and have arthritis in my thumbs and fingers. I love the Odyssey, I love the weight. I also love the Streamline, wood and composite. I love them all!!!
My aunt gave me my first clover set from Japan. I was about 12 or 13 years old. Now I use Susan Bates hooks only. One of these day I would like to try the furls hook. I also had to retrain myself on how to crochet. I use to hold my hook like a pencil. When I got tendinitis in both hand, I now hold the hook like a knife. I still crochet but not as much because I’m taking care of my mom. There is wood butter that you can rub on wooden hooks or needles.
I love the Clover hooks. I got two for Christmas, H and J...... they are by far the easiest and most comfortable for me to use.
Since I am a pencil grip crocheter I love my Susan Bates, and I also love Clover hooks. My bigger hooks are all clover. Thanks for the review.
I am also a clover hook fan. They really do work well for me. Thanks for the overall review of all the different hooks! Happy crocheting everyone!❤️
Jeanne I totally agree with you Clover is to me the best hooks to use as a close second the Susan Bates with the rubber handle but only use this hook when the yarn is inclined to split. It was such a nice chat about hooks and from our podcasts the Furls hook is for the prestige and not the comfort xxx
Enjoyed the hook review . I love the clover hooks the best but would try a tulip hook. Thanks for the review!
I was a Boye girl for years. I bought a G size clover and fell in love. I dished out the 60 dollars for the whole set, and I love them. I don't use anything else. Oh my goodness, I was teaching a friend to crochet the other day and I tried the Boye, ugh....can't do it. Go clover go.
Hi Jeanne I hope you and your family are out of the reach of the tornadoes and are safe. I had always used aluminum hooks Until I purchased a set of Clover hooks. Now there is no going back I love my Clover hooks for all day crocheting with no discomfort. My Furls experience was the same as yours.
Hi Jeanne! I have had the same hook journey - I started with Susan Bates, graduated to the aluminum hook with the wooden handle (which I actually really liked because it gave kind of a balancing lever feeling) and then happened upon the Clover Amour hooks. I fell in love with the amour. 😂. They are so ergonomic that I barely have to grip it at all, which is great for my arthritic hands. Your assessment of the Furles hooks is helpful. I'd thought about trying one but after seeing reviews like yours, I think I wouldn't like them as much as I do the Clover. I do like the Prym hooks, which weren't available when you did this video 3 years ago. Prym are nice and I'll use them on certain projects, but I like the way the metal of the Clover slides through all types of fiber. Thanks for your review and I'm definitely going to check out your pattern for that beautiful scarf!
I bought a set of clover hooks after hearing how good they were from your videos. After using them for a couple of weeks now I can say I really love them! Thank you so much.
As a kid, I learned on Boye hooks (pencil grip) as well. Then took a 20-year hiatus to knit things as I thought crocheting made my hand cramp.
Then recently, I decided to pick crochet back up but needed new hooks. I picked up the set of 10 Clover Amour hooks and learned how to knife grip. Let me tell ya, I’ve fallen back in love with crochet AND I agree that my Clover hooks are still my favorite hooks. I’ve tried them all and always return to my Clovers.
I have huge man hands and the handles on the Clovers aren’t an issue at all.
Hi Ry. We are in total agreement!!❤️
Clover hooks are definitely my favorites too!
I love my Clover Hooks. I can crochet for longer with them and the fit my hand comfortably.
I have all different brands of hooks, I go back and forth, but I Love my Clovers, I crochet for hours with them.
Thank you so much for your crochet hook review. I totally agree with you that of all the hooks that I have used, I prefer the clover hook hands down. I haven’t tried as many as you have, but I find a lot of difference in each brand of crochet hook & I also need one that is easy to use, doesn’t tire my hand, is reasonably light & has the bumps in the right place without any disturbance in the smoothness of the handle. Thank you for taking the time to do this review. Cheers 💕👏❤️🥰😊😍
I live my good old Susan Bates hooks, and also love Clover hooks. Thanks for the review.
Hi Jeanne hope you are doing good today and your family too.God bless you and your family today and always. I like your shawl it’s beautiful.Thank you for doing the review on the crochet hooks .
Yes I agree Jeanne ... Clover hooks allow me to crochet longer with more even stitches.
Clover hooks my choice! I've tried the wooden ones, started with the aluminum ones but they keep sliding around on me! So I don't use them anymore! The furl hook is to high in price and to big I think! I will be sticking with my clover hook! It was good to see the review though! Think you did a good job on the review, you left it open for people to decide what they may want to try! Thanks for all your time in trying and reviewing the hooks! See you Friday! Happy week for you!
I have found that Hobby Lobby has Yarnology hooks, they have bamboo handles on them, I use them all the time! They have the boye heads, and I don't have a problem since I started using them. I broke my right hand about 15 years ago, and I use the end of the bamboo and my little finger to roll the hook, as I hold it like a knife. That way I don't have to twist my wrist so much. I'm glad you made it safe thru the storm the other night, we made it safe here in Tullahoma TN also. Have A Blessed Day All!
I just found your channel and subscribed! You mentioned older hooks so I thought I’d share. I learned to crochet when I was 8 years old and luckily my mom held onto things. I still have the pink aluminum and blue/green hooks I learned to chain on almost 52 years ago!
I’m further into your video & I realized my “favorite” hooks have been the Susan Bates wooden handles from about 30 years ago. I just finished quite a few spring projects and my hand has been achy so I started searching for new hook info and voila! 😊. Time to upgrade.
The Susan Bates style is called in-line, and they are fantastic. I wish more brands made that style. The part of the hook where the yarn fits in is deeper and holds on to it better. I use the knife grip, and I prefer the Bates absolutely over the others. I think the newer ergonomic ones, like the Prym and -- I forget it? -- Tulip -- are described as a hybrid, but I haven't tried any of those yet. I've just lost my two Bates hooks I was using a lot, a 4 mm and a 4.25 mm. So I'm trying to choose either a Prym or a Tulip.
Thank you so much for this review! This was very honest and filled with lots of thoughtful information. I have heard in other reviews that Furl’s hooks weren’t worth the price. I am leaning toward trying Clover hooks. I am really enjoying your channel; I’m wanting to take my new crochet hobby to a higher level, making wearable items.
Hi Anne. You will love Clovers!!
That Susan Bates is a short shaft in a rubber / silicone sleeve. When they break the aluminum comes out and there is less than an inch holding it in. But I like them. Somewhere on TH-cam I watched some one weight their Furls. Some were a lot heavier than others. Now if we could just get clover to lower their pricing a bit for their sets and single hooks. Thanks for your opinion and taking the time to share .
Glad to see that you did not get hurt by the tornados and you are safe.
Love the Susan Bates bamboo hooks. It’s the only kind I use and you can still buy them.
I sliced off the bump! now its a great hook!!!
I recently discovered Clover Amour hooks and I’m hooked! I ordered a set with assorted sizes.
I’m a pencil type holder,and always use Susan Bates,I have tried other brands but always go back to my Susan.Its what works for me.Its good that there are different brands out there for all of us.
Hi Jeanne, I have large hands and had great difficulty finding hooks long enough to feel comfortable, I use, several different brands, often in the same project, this helps with fatigue. The rubber handled Bates hooks are good and still available. I use rubber pencil grips on my tulips to reduce the rubbing. I have 2 furls that sit in my storage due to their weight. Great review.
I love your honest review. Also love that you make it clear that these are personal preferences and that everyone is different! Thank you for the great video
Your shawl is gorgeous. You are so talented.
I agree with you. My favorite hook is a clover
Thank you. For the review. Helps me in my choices. Have loads of Boye hooks dating back to the 1930's & 40's. Never thought I would need an ergonomic hook, but this last year, here I am. At least I can feel the hook in my hand now.
Thanks for your review. I have't tried the clover yet. I had not heard that this is national crochet month. How interesting. Thnx
Your review is 100 % logical to me , I used the plan metal hooks, the cheap version of the ergonomics, then my brother gifted me with some clover amour along with some tulip etimo & totally love them from the very first use, never used a furls never will, for me the search is no longer needed as I am satisfied with both the clovers and the tulips.
I pencil hold/grip the hook and the raised tulip Japan dose not irritate me but I would prefer a flat sump rest like the clover amour.
i used addi needles but i upgraded to the furls odyssey hooks and those are by far the best ones ive ever had tried. i love them and i will never go back ☺️
Hi, Jeanne. Thanks for the info. I like my clovers, too.
Jeanne, Thank You so much for your hook reviews! I am sure you have saved me $$'s and frustration too! Cheers!
I really enjoyed this review on thebigger variety of hooks. I don't enjoymost big handles as I started with aluminum susan bates and I am used to smaller uniform hooks. You can always sell hooks for full price from furls and people who love will buy them up😉
My favorite hooks I get from the Etsy shop Wood Be Fancy. He makes handmade wooden handles and puts your choice of metal hook in the handle. I find these to be so comfortable for me. Love the review of all the hooks.
Thank you so much for showing us all these different types of hooks. I truly appreciate it.
Thanks for this. Learned a lot and thought about some gifts for my crocheting mom. Take care!
Thank you for your hook review. Clover hooks are for me and my arthritic fingers.
Thanks for the discussion! I have large hands and fibromyalgia and crochet a lot so hooks are a very big deal for me. The clover amour are my favorite shafts but the casing is too short for my hand and causes me a lot of pain. So I used an idea from another TH-camr and removed the handles and placed them in the Susan Bates Cushion grips and they're great. But there are quite a few Etsy dealers who will make beautiful wooden or resin handles with your choice of hook.
Excellent review everything was dead on. Love my Susan Bates and Clovers.
Hi Jeanne, what a great review. I wanted to say that I do you my Tulip hook set most of the time (when they are not stashed away with a tip, lol, but my raised letter is in a completely different spot, it's on the backside of the stamped hook side at the bottom, not anywhere near where my fingers are. They must have changed the design or something. I have had my set for about 3 or 4 years now and do love it. I am so thankful you gave such an honest review on the Furls hooks, I always wanted one because they are so pretty but I never wanted to spend the money on them. I am so glad I didn't, although, I am sure they work so many people so thank you for that. I have had that Boyd ergonomic holder for years but I think I was using it wrong because my hooks never stayed put. So I will definitely give it another try because I do get pretty painful hands a lot due to the amount of crocheting. GREAT REVIEW.
Nice review of different hooks. I use mainly Susan Bates aluminum hooks. I hold my hook with the pencil grip. Don't care for other hooks. But, I really appreciate your showing us all of threshold different hooks. Thank-you for sharing your thoughts about this subject today.
I do like to have your honest opinions in your reviews. Also, I have Fibromyalgia, so my hands and fingers are stiff and painful sometimes. I like the flat inline Boye hooks. They are light and easier to move in the stitches. I use rubber pencil grips over the hooks, which makes it softer and more comfortable.
I got clover hooks for Christmas!! I love them!!
I have tulip and clover. I love clover ♥️
I really enjoyed this very informative video! I crochet with the same “no name” aluminum hook set from amazon for years now and have only just started seeing what else is out there. Thank you for so much great information packed into one video!
It’s always great to hear other crocheters opinions on hooks! Thank you for sharing 😊
Thank you for your review. I have all the Clover hooks and use them regularly. I also love my Tulip hooks. I was surprised to hear the words on your tulip hook rub when using them. I have never had that problem. Also, thanks for the info on the furl hooks.
I love my Boye 6.5mm hook...but...the printing on the thumb rest irritates after a while! Now I have a Clover hook and it's my new favourite! Thanks for this review!
I agree with your review. My Clovers are the only hooks I will use!
I learned how to crochet using those old Susan Bates skinny aluminum hooks in my hands would cramp like crazy. I saw somewhere that you can make a fimo clay handle and I put fimo clay on the handle and bake them. I created my own ergonomic crochet hook handle before they existed. Now I have every single crochet hook in the world and I love hearing your input about different ways that I can put them to work. Thanks for the video!
After three and a half weeks I'm finally able to crochet a bit again. I'm using my furls streamline swirl 6.5 hook. I'm loving it. With my broken finger it is the only one I can hold comfortably (so I maybe a little biased lol). I have two furls streamline, a 6.5 mm and a 4.5 mm. I have a little trouble with the 4.5, but the 6.5 is working beautifully. One of my favorite hooks is a yarnology 6mm hook. Can't wait to be able to use it again. Hopefully in another week or two I can. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on all these hooks.
I enjoyed your review Jeanne, we are all different in size and what we like and I love hearing about your opinions and I take what you say and think about how I am different or the same and use the information. Much Love ❤️
Thank you Karen, so glad to hear that you are finding the values of life in Crochet.
I have several different hooks-- even from England that are old. First, it depends on how you hold your hook. I have severe tendonitis between my wrist and elbow. I purchased several Furls hooks, because I read reviews, especially for health reasons. The odessey are beautiful, extremely to heavy, especially when your in a N, M sizes. As for the printing,they told me they're working on a way to put the size on the handle. I prefer the Streamline wooden ones, then Streamline Swirls(resin). I'm a knife technique person and roll my hook. Furls has a generous return policy. Yes, they're the rolls royce of crochet hooks. By the way I've seen one as high as $190+. Thanks for the review, VERY well NEEDED information. The 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼Until the next video🙋🏽♀️🙏🏼
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my Susan Bates Crystalites and all of her other ones!!! 🥰👍🏼 I would NEVER pay more than a hook is worth. I always check reviews but first I check with those I know that frequently use certain hooks or knitting needles. The furls I'm COMPLETELY on the fence about, I think they are mostly about looks and not about usage. Just my opinion. I can't say ALL of them because a hook should NOT be heavy. I'm not sure if I'm alone there in that opinion?🤷🏼♀️ plus it should be durable of course if it costs so much $$? The same goes with knitting needles💆🏼♀️.... 💎💎💎Great Review Jeanne!!!! I AGREE COMPLETELY with you!! 💞🥰👍🏼🧶
This is a great review. I have tried most of these hooks. I also have a knife grip. I invested in a couple of the Furls hooks over the holidays. I so wanted to love them as they are so beautiful. I find the Odyssey a bit heavy and it slows me down. I have the streamline in the wood and the swirl. I still think the swirl is a bit heavy, but I do enjoy crocheting with that one because it is so slick. The wooden Furls is very comfortable for me and I used it for a couple large projects over the holidays. My concern with that one is it could break easily and the finish may wear off the wood over time. Also, I am to afraid to take my Furls hooks on the go. It is much cheaper to replace a lost Clover hook than a lost Furls hook. My go-to hooks still seem to be my beloved Clover hooks. I truly believe every crocheter needs to try several hook styles and see what works for them.
The Clovers are my favorite. I have the steel, aluminum, and plastic ones. I love them.
I also do love the Furls Odyssey. It took me some getting used to them but once I did, I liked them. The streamlines are pretty and I have a few of those, but they break crazy easy and the throat isn’t deep enough. The Alphas are amazing, though they took some getting used to as well.
I’m happy with my Clovers, and when I use them I’m always happy. They are the perfect hook in nearly every way, I think.
Thsnk you for such an interesting review... Loved it.
I learned to crochet on my mom)# beautiful rose colored J-10 Susan Bates Hook...
which I eventually lost 😢. I used SB hooks...with the occasional Boye hook for years. I loved my Susan Bates hooks, and because my hands are child sized, avoided hooks with handles of any sort.
Finally, I decided to try Clover Amour, and was instantly in love. I now have seven of them, and will certainly buy more. I love how these colorful hooks feel in my hands. The sizes are embedded in the rubber, and will never disappear.
A big plus for me is thst each size has its own color...I am visually impaired, so being able to easily identify the hook I need is a big deal.
The plastic in the larger hoooks is not a problem at all... They dud thst, to keep the hooks light.
Furls.... inhave no desire to even try them. They all look uncomfortable...and I think they are way overpriced... Prople buy the name.
Christa, if the Secret Yarnery lives in Kenya... She ordered several hundred dollars worth ofvFurls, and despite being a seasoned crocheter, she simply could not use them. She was so angry...,
I think people think they shoukd love Furl hooks, because they are expensive... and some people do swear by them. But I would not waste my money on even one. My sweet little Clovers are good enough for me. I think they are the best on the market.
BTW.... I just tried a black handled Susan Bates hook, and hated it, The placement of the handle forces you to move your hand up ti the bare metal... Very uncomfortable , especially for small hands. I gave them to my daughter, who has larger hands...
Thanks again... I love hook reviews.
Oh... I recently tried the SB black handled hook, and coukd not use it... The placement I’d the handles is all wrong..
Hi Jeanne ☆ Thank you 😄 for your crochet review. I have aluminum hooks I got as a young girl and some passed down to me, made a lot of doilies and irish lace when I was younger. I am a knife holder. I haven't tried some you mentioned. I like working with my light up hooks so I can see better when I crochet. I hope to try some other hooks. But with small hands and nerve damage in my hands it's hard to crochet some days. Love your scarf, the colors are beautiful.
Thank you for giving your opinion. I appreciate it. I did get some insight into the different hooks. 👍🌻🌻
I also bought some furls hooks, a streamline and a streamline swirl. They are beautiful hooks but I am having trouble getting used to them. I am purposely using one on a project to see if I can get used to it. I have recently bought some clover hooks because of you and another you tuber I watch and I absolutely love them.
Hobby Lobby has a rubber version of the ergonomic crochet handle that fits all size metal hooks, good price! I have loved best the Susan Bates hooks and now the Clover hooks are my favorite for the same reasons as you.
Beautiful Shawl
Thank you for the hook review! It helps a lot when picking the tools for crochet. Love that Rome yarn and the scarf that you are wearing.
Thanks for the review crocheting hook. Have nice day and rest of your week.
That was a very thorough and thoughtful review. I appreciate the time that you obviously put into it, not to mention the money. What I took away from it was you are a very experienced crocheter and you were basing your opinion on what you've found works best for you. You seemed to give both positive and negative feedback for all of them, though very little negative if any for the clovers. And that is only fair. You weren't trying to tell others which hooks they should buy or use. Basically everyone will need to judge strictly for themselves. It's the only way to know for sure. Thank you, Jeanne. Happy stitching!!
I really appreciate listening to your review. Especially since I’ve been thinking about buying a better hook thank I have. Thank you!😃
I love the Furls Odyssey because I actually need the weighted hook, but it’s not for everyone. The other handle that is a big ball used to be my favorite, but the material holds your hand oils and gets sticky over time.
i dont have any name brands...im not a brand person.. i am currently using a rosewood hook..and i just love it..i think ill buy more of these..thanks for the review..take care Jeanne
Last year I tried using a Susan Bates with the bamboo handle and I couldn't make a chain. I prefer my clover hooks to Susan Bates and the Boye hooks. I may have to borrow a furl hook from my mother in law to try. Thank you for the great hook review.
Thank you, now I feel so much better about not having any Furls hooks. I love my Clovers, don’t have to grip hard with my arthritis, they’re wonderful