Love this. I’m a disabled crocheter and actually gave up on learning years ago because I have a lot of arm weakness and dexterity issues. I’m surprised I’m doing well with it now (maybe just more stubborn lol) but I’ve been one offing s lot of hooks to try different things. I keep meaning to use these fancy pencil grips I’ve gotten from an occupational therapist and your video is getting me to go pull one out to try and I’ll let you know how that goes. They’re really big grips though and long, though my OT had one cut in half which I think I’ll likely have to do. I had the best laugh over the Susan Bates ergonomics part of your review. Joann’s sells them in the single buy section so I grabbed some of those with the regular ones. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what they were supposed to do as far as ergonomics either. They don’t. Lol. They also sell some wood handled Susan Bates as well. Those are thicker but also lighter and I like them as far as the cheap hooks go. Now I want to study the cheek thing though because I really liked the first Boye hook I got my hands on. But I just grabbed another just the other day hoping to swap it out with the Susan Bates I am using for a cardigan I’m working on and that’s when I learned the hard way that Boye has their own dang measurements that don’t align with anyone else!! I was using an I/9/5.5mm for the cardigan and saw the I/9 part and the store and excitedly brought it home since I’d so liked the other Boye hook I have (I like that the tip is duller and less prone to splitting yarn. I guess also it lacks the sharpness on the other end as you mentioned or the Bates as well but it was actually the tip that was doing it for me) and immediately realized their I/9 is 5.25mm. Nooooo. So no using it for my already started cardigan. And I’m wondering what the heck they call a 5.5mm? And why on earth they would make you their own dang measurements? And it’s super wonky. One of the other measurements they do different is the 6 or 7 but it’s bigger than the standard while that 9 is smaller at 5.25. Like what on earth are they doing?! But major heads up for folks to look out for! I got my hands on my first Clover Amour and liked it but wasn’t exactly wowed. Funny enough, for the cheap hooks my favorite may actually be the cheapest white plastic hooks that both Michael’s and Joann’s sells in the single hook displays. I’ve used a an 11 and a 4 and and an 8 (but ooh I also got a pretty sparkly Boye acrylic 8- that one was my favorite of a bunch of different 8/5mm hooks I’ve tried) and it seems to do well at every size. Funny your favorite is also a bit ol plastic hook. I’m not home to go look over those hooks more closely but I’m curious now if they’re tapered or how they cheek is on those. But I can say I’ve heard people say plastic is awful or it snags. These are pretty smooth and haven’t caused any issues that way and from a disability perspective I suspect I may be so happy with them because they are so lightweight. Similar to that acrylic Boye hook I mentioned. For someone with a lot of arm and hand issues weight is likely going to big a major factor though I’d almost encourage anyone who hasn’t worked much with plastic or acrylic hooks to give them a try as well while on the search for ergonomics. Seems to inherently lessen some of the strain even without a fancy grip. Though I had a plastic hook in a store bought amigurumi hit that I hated. Too slippery. And might have had a seam. The plastic ones on the Joann’s and Michael’s displays (I think they may be Susan Bates as well? Since everything else on those is. At least at Joann’s though I think Michael’s also carries another brand) are legit really good for being so cheap though! Anyway- long rambling comment but you were speaking my language here. I need to make some online orders and start trying some of the other stuff I can’t find locally. I was hoping to narrow things down some first since I don’t have much money to spare and I love that your video helped me think more about the different aspects of hooks. I noticed some of these things on my own but now I’ve got a few more things to pay attention to. And I’m totally skipping the Furls as much as I am always hearing so many say they’re worth it. I think I’d be meh on them like you were. At least that style. After liking the wood handles I’m thinking of trying a wood one. Should be good from a weight perspective.
Thank you for really describing the differences between hooks. I've seen other hook videos talking about metal vs plastic, slim vs bulbous, etc. The explanation of the tapered head made everything click. I stumbled upon Tulip hooks a few years ago and now I use them exclusively. Now I actually know why. LOL 😅
THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT CROCHET HOOKS! You didn't just compare different brands, you explained the futures that caused the differences!! I never even thought about crochet hooks this way! Thank you so much! My favorite is clover amore, anything else I've tried had to be returned immediately. But now I know what to pay attention to when looking for new crochet hooks to try! Thank you ❤️
My favorite hooks are the Clover Amour. I’ve spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars on Furls hooks and I have other ergonomic hooks that I’ve enjoyed; as well as the aluminum hooks that I have started with. The Clover Amour win every time. The others are fun, but Clover wins for comfort, speed, and accuracy (I almost never drop my yarn with these hooks, and my stitches are perfectly formed).
100% agree about cheeks on hooks. It took me a while to realise why my hooks snagged on each stitch till I bought the Tulip hooks, I haven't used anything else since.
Oh I’ve been wondering about those mindful knots hooks! And you’re the first person I’ve ever seen mention the cheeks; it’s such a good point and I never thought about it before.
I agree with you 💯 % … & I’m glad I never wasted my money on furls bcuz I learned as a kid on Susan bates aluminum hooks ..(still like them a lot) but have only tried two others that I fell in love with & will NEVER CHANGE… as the old saying goes… if it ain’t broke … don’t fix it…the same two you mentioned tulips and clover amours…… but I also have one other little GEM … the clover soft touch….which is same as amours but a much shorter stem…. Holds lots less stitches but SOOO VERY COMFORTABLE ….&&&& THANK YOU for your PERFECT review… well worth the listen/watch
I totally agree! Etimo and Clover Amour are my 2 favourites! You are the first person to mention the cheeks! Thank you, I will look out for this as I think that definitely makes a difference!
Finally! Someone who agrees with me. I absolutely love my.Clovers my tulips, I have a full set of the black and gold tulips, as well as several of the pink ones. I ordered them in the sizes I like the best. I also enjoy using the Knit Picks laminated wood hooks. I like them in the larger sizes of JJ J, K K, and N. I was really disappointed in the Susan Bates ergonomic cooked. They are not all that comfortable, behold, and I much prefer the regular aluminum hooks. Thanks for the great review.
Haven't read comments to see if any mentioned but the Hamanaka Raku Raku double sided are ones I use and enjoy. The double side doesn't bother me because I hold the hook closer to the tip but its triangulated handle helps, it also goes through loops very smoothly. They also make inline hooks that aren't double sided. Another great brand from Japan that makes crochet hooks, knitting needles and notions.
I adore my tulip etimo hooks. My hands thank me. 2nd choice for me is the amour, because the text at the bottom of the handle actually gives me a pre-blister hot spot The etimo are smooth on the very end, where the clover's 'japan' and 'clover' text rubs my pinky until it is sore with the twisting motion used to pull a loop through. I am thinking about smoothing those spots with a little sugru putty or something.
This is the best video I’ve ever seen on crochet hooks ,very informative . I love the illustration with the cheeks ,really cute 🤗🤗🤗 I learned things that I had never heard of. I own the clover, soft touch. They’re the best thing I have ever crochet with, now I’m going to try the clover amour. Thank you 🙂🙂🙂
I had Susan bates and Boyd as hand me downs. I went on Amazon and read all reviews and went with the Clover. They’re perfect for me so I stopped looking. Looks like I lucked out on my first try. I love these informative you tubes. Good job!
I started with Susan bates Now I’m trying to find ones just like it watching videos because I bought those sponges but putting them on is a real chore. I’m still looking. Thanks for your advice
Very helpful review. I’m a total newbie (learning to chain ) and I know I’ll need an ergonomic hook as my hands cramp up when writing. This has really helped me understand what to look for in a crochet hook. Thanks.
youre exact thoughts are mine too!!! If Prym made an aluminum hook in the exact same style - i'd be in heaven! Mostly because i love a good Starburst Granny Square - and after about 3-4 loops in your hook - it gets a tad bit cramped on the hook (if that makes sense) i like the prym because you can have alot of loops on your hook and it still feels like you have enough room.
I am in total agreement with you. I hold my hooks over hand and found through trial and error that my LOVEs are the Clover Amour and the Tulips. . A few of the Pryms are good too, but Susan Bates hooks are a no go for me. I won't bother with even trying the Furls. Thank you for sharing this info
Wow! Thank you so much! I have never heard about the cheek thing. Now I'm looking at all my hooks differently. Also how you said the fat handled one's aren't great for knife hold, that helps me a lot. Now I know to steer clear of those. This video was so informative!
i have 2 sets of the clover amore. they are the only hooks I will use. i have a couple tulip hooks. i like them equally as much, I just don't use them as much because i don't have all the sizes and they are more expensive.
Thanks for your great review! 🥰 you got me at “cheeky” 😂 Clover is my top fave next is tulip and prym. I love to hear your thoughts on the Pony Crochet Hooks next. 🥰
Love my Tulip Rose Hook set. First set, I have ever bought…and I ended up buying two sets. My first hook was a Boye, just like my moms. I have tried SB, but I am not a fan.
I completely agree about “cheeks” and your ideal hook shape. I wish the Clover Amour had a slightly pointier head, a slightly longer tip, and that the grips were wider and longer on the smaller hook sizes. I guess I try a Prym, even though I’m all about the metal hook, too. Thanks!
I am a Furls Girl and I prefer a “ Cheeky” head. I find them to be the perfect combination of Boye and Susan Bates WITHOUT Boye’s roundness. The wider handles give me such comfort. Using a Furls takes commitment from the user. The reason being: You have bad crochet habits that you need to correct, like you spinning your hook. I did the same and using Furls has kept me from doing this as well. I have other hooks, but I always reach for my Furls.
I love the Andromeda streamline hooks from furls but only for the colours :) other than those I am a total Clover amour girl, I cannot crochet without them.
I agree! I realize that I spent more time admiring the streamline colors than I enjoyed using them. Back to clover, feels comfortable and gets the job done.
Omg I never knew until ur video. It's definitely the cheeks! Makes me feel like I need to crochet loose because it gets caught but once past the cheek it wants to fall off sometimes. I hate Boyle hooks because of this! I'm going to try other tapered with skinny cheeks now!
Great point about the “cheeks”. I’ll have to pay attention now. I crochet overhand (knife not pen style) and started on Boye hooks originally. I have some Furls hooks, both streamline and Odyssey, that I do like, especially for larger sizes but they do tend to feel heavy over time. While I like the Clover Amours, and they are much easier on the wallet than Furls, the Clover’s I really like best are the gold Soft Touch, which surprised me based on reviews that compare them. To some degree it is trial and error depending on your crochet style. I may give the Tulips a try if I can ever find singles for a reasonable price, just to see if I like them, because they do have a good reputation overall.
I have so many sets it's ridiculous... I found out years ago (in the beginning of my Crochet obsession ) I'm a Boye fan! Susan Bates always gave me a hard time ! But I know that there are alot of people who love S.B. ... it's a very personal thing. For me Clover, Tulip and Mindful ,really are my absolute favorites ! But I still buy everything new that comes out ;)
This is a great review video. I think you have really nailed it! Thank you for saving me money and fomo the cool hooks (furls). I am pretty sure I’m exactly like you.
Totally get the pink preference... im going to try a tulip after this and maybe a prym (ive a pencil hold) ... the clover colours are just too jarring. I'd love the mindfulknit with a metal tip or to try the clovers in pastel colours.
I have a texture issue with the rubberized grips so I never liked using clovers. I'd rather use a skinny metal hook, or just not crochet at all. I've been using Furls hooks for years and love them, but I crochet like you do, so I'm holding more weight in the bottom of my hand. The heavier Furls hooks, with metal tips, have been a problem because of this. Now I'm wondering if the shape of the hooks is causing some strain in the lighter Furls hooks also. I haven't noticed a lot of in-between options, but you've inspired me to look! Thanks for the detailed video!
Great video. I miss my Susan Bates hooks but had to switch to a more comfortable hook. I have Clover Amour hooks, and Michaels ergo hooks now. I also have one Tulip crochet hook. The Tulip is a little short but I like it. I hated the Prym ergo hook. Glad I only bought one. Not sure why, maybe the shaft is too long, but it hurts my wrist to use it. Because the Prym was a fail I have not tried the Furls or the Ommi crochet hooks.
Thank you for this! I got the Susan Bates Ergo hooks to try them and I REALLY dislike them! I'm still new to crocheting and trying to find the "right" style hook for me and how I hold it. (I'm a knife holder) I actually just called Michael's because I bought a hook a few weeks back and didn't know the brand of it. It's a Loops & Thread Aluminum Hook with an ergo handle. I think there may be mixed reviews of L&T and I don't know them well enough to have an opinion. That being said, I do actually like it the best out of the hooks I have, however; when I tried to find more, they don't have many size varieties and it seems that the handle has been updated from the one I have so I'm not sure I'll like the rest 😕 I'm back to square one. I may have to give the Clover Amour or the Tulip hooks a try. I do have one Clover hook but it's plastic. It works well but I think I'm more of an aluminum gal. Oh and thanks for mentioning your tidbit about the "cheeks" ! Haha! That is actually so helpful and has really helped me to identify what I don't like!
Hi, I have very small hands. In fact, they are child size. So, I much prefer my tulips or my clovers to just about anything else. I just tried a.Ptyn call mom and didn’t like it at all. The shaft was too long and the handle was just uncomfortable. I do like my Susan also.. And you are right there is something nice about the pink antes. They are pretty. I have tried the Odyssey, and while I can use them, they do feel pretty big in my small hand. However, they are very pretty to look at. I have four odyssey hooks, each in a different color. The color correspond pretty much to my clovers . That way I know instantly what size I am using. I really don’t like those little stickers on the end. 😊
I use mostly Tulip and Clover - I have tried holding my hooks differently more like a knife and it works very well but 55 years of crocheting a certain way is hard to change.
My favorite hooks are Susan Bates and Clover. I am not fond of Boye hooks at all. I tend to hold my hook both ways and it depends on what project I am working with. I love this tutorial because I never realized how crochet hooks are not created equal.
omg haha instant sub! i absolutely love your personality! thank you for this deep review, i have asked for some Clovers for my birthday that is coming up because of the great things i heard about them. maybe in my life ill also get a tulip, who knows😏 Prymm will probably never be it for me since theyre plastic, and have heard alot of them breaking unfortunately, but thats okay. buuut im gonna stop rambling now, have a great timezone!❤️
I think the big white one with no cheeks (lol) is a Susan Bates luxite crochet hooks - saw in store today at Michaels and Joanns and snatched a few up! The smaller sizes have cheeks and the larger ones do not...
I bought a prym hook for the first time in Germany and fell in love with it. Im afraid that since its plastic it will snap at the tip one day. Like you said if they had a metal version of the Prym ergonomic hooks i would buy the whole set.
Great review ty so much ❤ i believe what you call cheeky is hybrid? There are inline, tapered and hybrid hooks. I'm an inline girl myself ❤ Clover amour is a hybrid i think. I know it's not tapered because i can't keep the yarn from slipping with tapered hooks, but can use Clover amour. Maybe someone else knows more ❤️❤️❤️
My favorites are addi color hooks. They're metal hooks with plastic handles. The clovers and tulips are too short for my hands, so don't work for me. Want to try the pryms , but also prefer metal hooks for the drag. The others I like are the bamboo handled metal hooks.
Hi, could you recommend a wooden handle metal tip hook that you like? I love the feel and look of wooden knitting needles but the drag with crochet is irritating.
Do you have any suggestion for a large 8mm hook in aluminum. I bought the clover amour but its resin and it drags on the 100% acrylic yarn - its awful n the friction is terrible.
I found an inexpensive brand on Amazon, Coopay, that has the polymer clay handles (large enough to make a difference) but the shaft of the hook is still a nice length.
You know I don’t like Furls due to the grabbing and now I think the ‘cheeks’ is what’s happening. I think I’m a hook addict as well as a yarn addict. I have multiples of the size hooks I use most often like a 3.5, 4 and 4.5. I bet I have five 4 mm hooks and all different brands. I love the name you came up with for the side of the hook. Cheeks 😂 I’m going to start thinking of hooks this way whenever I find one that’s not smooth
I started crocheting just last year with Boye, Tried Clover Amore an really liked them but bought some Susan Bates and loved the inline shape. The only thing I would change is the thumb rest, I’d push it back a little. I hold my hook pencil style and don’t like the grip so close to the head and I wish they had some real ergonomic style, not that awful hard stick they have now. I’ve yet to try the Prym and won’t pay the money for the Furrls.
Cheekless all the way. However the Tulip's thumb rest makes my thumb hurt. The Prym I love the shape, but the plastic squeaks on acrylic yarn😅 The Clover Soft Touch I like the handle but not the head. Edit: I love the Tulips now. I think I was gripping the handle too tightly. I now go between the Clover and the Tulips. 😊
Hey, if you were to design your perfect hook, what would it be exactly? I have a small workshop and some manufacturing skill, I came here because I'm new to the hobby and I wanted to learn more, but with so many different styles and types that I saw in your video, I think there's an opportunity to make an even better hook than what is currently on the market. A hook with trimmed cheeks polished smooth to reduce friction with a point not so sharp as to split the yarn, a few different handle ergonomic shape options (one for each common style). Would you be willing to help me design and maybe test a hook? Again, I'm new to the hobby, my wife encouraged me to start and I got a "The Wobbles" learn to crochet kit and I'm enjoying it, but I found this video because I wanted to learn more about crochet hooks.
i wish the clover was a little longer so they didn't dig in to the squishy bit under my pinky (knife hold), i'm using some cheap no brand crochet hooks that are an inch longer than the clover armour, so feel really nice in my hand
Those cheeky little bastards. I hold the hooke like a knife, so I'll guess I give Clover or Tulip a try. Your video was very helpfull and I will look out for this cheeks. The Knitpro I got a few days ago, is a bit cheeky, but still fine for me
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That big white hook that you said was perfect is a 15mm Luxite hook by Susan Bates. They make sets of them in smaller, more regular sizes also.
Love this. I’m a disabled crocheter and actually gave up on learning years ago because I have a lot of arm weakness and dexterity issues. I’m surprised I’m doing well with it now (maybe just more stubborn lol) but I’ve been one offing s lot of hooks to try different things. I keep meaning to use these fancy pencil grips I’ve gotten from an occupational therapist and your video is getting me to go pull one out to try and I’ll let you know how that goes. They’re really big grips though and long, though my OT had one cut in half which I think I’ll likely have to do.
I had the best laugh over the Susan Bates ergonomics part of your review. Joann’s sells them in the single buy section so I grabbed some of those with the regular ones. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what they were supposed to do as far as ergonomics either. They don’t. Lol. They also sell some wood handled Susan Bates as well. Those are thicker but also lighter and I like them as far as the cheap hooks go.
Now I want to study the cheek thing though because I really liked the first Boye hook I got my hands on. But I just grabbed another just the other day hoping to swap it out with the Susan Bates I am using for a cardigan I’m working on and that’s when I learned the hard way that Boye has their own dang measurements that don’t align with anyone else!! I was using an I/9/5.5mm for the cardigan and saw the I/9 part and the store and excitedly brought it home since I’d so liked the other Boye hook I have (I like that the tip is duller and less prone to splitting yarn. I guess also it lacks the sharpness on the other end as you mentioned or the Bates as well but it was actually the tip that was doing it for me) and immediately realized their I/9 is 5.25mm. Nooooo. So no using it for my already started cardigan. And I’m wondering what the heck they call a 5.5mm? And why on earth they would make you their own dang measurements? And it’s super wonky. One of the other measurements they do different is the 6 or 7 but it’s bigger than the standard while that 9 is smaller at 5.25. Like what on earth are they doing?! But major heads up for folks to look out for!
I got my hands on my first Clover Amour and liked it but wasn’t exactly wowed. Funny enough, for the cheap hooks my favorite may actually be the cheapest white plastic hooks that both Michael’s and Joann’s sells in the single hook displays. I’ve used a an 11 and a 4 and and an 8 (but ooh I also got a pretty sparkly Boye acrylic 8- that one was my favorite of a bunch of different 8/5mm hooks I’ve tried) and it seems to do well at every size. Funny your favorite is also a bit ol plastic hook. I’m not home to go look over those hooks more closely but I’m curious now if they’re tapered or how they cheek is on those. But I can say I’ve heard people say plastic is awful or it snags. These are pretty smooth and haven’t caused any issues that way and from a disability perspective I suspect I may be so happy with them because they are so lightweight. Similar to that acrylic Boye hook I mentioned. For someone with a lot of arm and hand issues weight is likely going to big a major factor though I’d almost encourage anyone who hasn’t worked much with plastic or acrylic hooks to give them a try as well while on the search for ergonomics. Seems to inherently lessen some of the strain even without a fancy grip.
Though I had a plastic hook in a store bought amigurumi hit that I hated. Too slippery. And might have had a seam. The plastic ones on the Joann’s and Michael’s displays (I think they may be Susan Bates as well? Since everything else on those is. At least at Joann’s though I think Michael’s also carries another brand) are legit really good for being so cheap though!
Anyway- long rambling comment but you were speaking my language here. I need to make some online orders and start trying some of the other stuff I can’t find locally. I was hoping to narrow things down some first since I don’t have much money to spare and I love that your video helped me think more about the different aspects of hooks. I noticed some of these things on my own but now I’ve got a few more things to pay attention to. And I’m totally skipping the Furls as much as I am always hearing so many say they’re worth it. I think I’d be meh on them like you were. At least that style. After liking the wood handles I’m thinking of trying a wood one. Should be good from a weight perspective.
Thank you for really describing the differences between hooks. I've seen other hook videos talking about metal vs plastic, slim vs bulbous, etc. The explanation of the tapered head made everything click. I stumbled upon Tulip hooks a few years ago and now I use them exclusively. Now I actually know why. LOL 😅
THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT CROCHET HOOKS! You didn't just compare different brands, you explained the futures that caused the differences!! I never even thought about crochet hooks this way! Thank you so much!
My favorite is clover amore, anything else I've tried had to be returned immediately. But now I know what to pay attention to when looking for new crochet hooks to try! Thank you ❤️
You are a crochet BOSS! I appreciated your humor, you non cheeky girl! thank you for this video 🙂
My favorite hooks are the Clover Amour. I’ve spent hundreds and hundreds of dollars on Furls hooks and I have other ergonomic hooks that I’ve enjoyed; as well as the aluminum hooks that I have started with. The Clover Amour win every time. The others are fun, but Clover wins for comfort, speed, and accuracy (I almost never drop my yarn with these hooks, and my stitches are perfectly formed).
Clover is top tier, the Japanese know exactly what they’re doing!
100% agree about cheeks on hooks. It took me a while to realise why my hooks snagged on each stitch till I bought the Tulip hooks, I haven't used anything else since.
Oh I’ve been wondering about those mindful knots hooks! And you’re the first person I’ve ever seen mention the cheeks; it’s such a good point and I never thought about it before.
I agree with you 💯 % … & I’m glad I never wasted my money on furls bcuz I learned as a kid on Susan bates aluminum hooks ..(still like them a lot) but have only tried two others that I fell in love with & will NEVER CHANGE… as the old saying goes… if it ain’t broke … don’t fix it…the same two you mentioned tulips and clover amours…… but I also have one other little GEM … the clover soft touch….which is same as amours but a much shorter stem…. Holds lots less stitches but SOOO VERY COMFORTABLE ….&&&& THANK YOU for your PERFECT review… well worth the listen/watch
I loved how thorough the review was it helped A lot Thank you!
This is the most informative crochet hook video that helps discuss varies reasons of interest for different types of crochet styles!!
I totally agree! Etimo and Clover Amour are my 2 favourites! You are the first person to mention the cheeks! Thank you, I will look out for this as I think that definitely makes a difference!
Finally! Someone who agrees with me. I absolutely love my.Clovers my tulips, I have a full set of the black and gold tulips, as well as several of the pink ones. I ordered them in the sizes I like the best. I also enjoy using the Knit Picks laminated wood hooks. I like them in the larger sizes of JJ J, K K, and N.
I was really disappointed in the Susan Bates ergonomic cooked. They are not all that comfortable, behold, and I much prefer the regular aluminum hooks.
Thanks for the great review.
Clover Amor are my absolute favorites!
Haven't read comments to see if any mentioned but the Hamanaka Raku Raku double sided are ones I use and enjoy. The double side doesn't bother me because I hold the hook closer to the tip but its triangulated handle helps, it also goes through loops very smoothly. They also make inline hooks that aren't double sided. Another great brand from Japan that makes crochet hooks, knitting needles and notions.
I adore my tulip etimo hooks. My hands thank me. 2nd choice for me is the amour, because the text at the bottom of the handle actually gives me a pre-blister hot spot The etimo are smooth on the very end, where the clover's 'japan' and 'clover' text rubs my pinky until it is sore with the twisting motion used to pull a loop through. I am thinking about smoothing those spots with a little sugru putty or something.
Samesies! I recently tried Tulip and finding I'm reaching for this more often then clover.
This is the best video I’ve ever seen on crochet hooks ,very informative . I love the illustration with the cheeks ,really cute 🤗🤗🤗 I learned things that I had never heard of. I own the clover, soft touch. They’re the best thing I have ever crochet with, now I’m going to try the clover amour. Thank you 🙂🙂🙂
I had Susan bates and Boyd as hand me downs. I went on Amazon and read all reviews and went with the Clover. They’re perfect for me so I stopped looking. Looks like I lucked out on my first try. I love these informative you tubes. Good job!
I started with Susan bates Now I’m trying to find ones just like it watching videos because I bought those sponges but putting them on is a real chore. I’m still looking. Thanks for your advice
This video is so incredibly thoughtful and helpful. As an overhand holder I took your suggestion to buy a Tulip hook and I absolutely love it!
Very helpful review. I’m a total newbie (learning to chain ) and I know I’ll need an ergonomic hook as my hands cramp up when writing. This has really helped me understand what to look for in a crochet hook. Thanks.
youre exact thoughts are mine too!!! If Prym made an aluminum hook in the exact same style - i'd be in heaven! Mostly because i love a good Starburst Granny Square - and after about 3-4 loops in your hook - it gets a tad bit cramped on the hook (if that makes sense) i like the prym because you can have alot of loops on your hook and it still feels like you have enough room.
The tulip hooks are my favorites, I received my pink set this week, love the case too, so pretty.
I am in total agreement with you. I hold my hooks over hand and found through trial and error that my LOVEs are the Clover Amour and the Tulips. . A few of the Pryms are good too, but Susan Bates hooks are a no go for me. I won't bother with even trying the Furls. Thank you for sharing this info
Prym does have an aluminum hook series with a softer bottom. You should look it up. Hope that it helps.
Wow! Thank you so much! I have never heard about the cheek thing. Now I'm looking at all my hooks differently. Also how you said the fat handled one's aren't great for knife hold, that helps me a lot. Now I know to steer clear of those. This video was so informative!
i have 2 sets of the clover amore. they are the only hooks I will use. i have a couple tulip hooks. i like them equally as much, I just don't use them as much because i don't have all the sizes and they are more expensive.
Thanks for your great review! 🥰 you got me at “cheeky” 😂 Clover is my top fave next is tulip and prym. I love to hear your thoughts on the Pony Crochet Hooks next. 🥰
Valuable information in a humorous presentation thanks!
Thankyou so much for this. Makes a better informed decision 😊
Love my Tulip Rose Hook set. First set, I have ever bought…and I ended up buying two sets. My first hook was a Boye, just like my moms. I have tried SB, but I am not a fan.
I completely agree about “cheeks” and your ideal hook shape. I wish the Clover Amour had a slightly pointier head, a slightly longer tip, and that the grips were wider and longer on the smaller hook sizes. I guess I try a Prym, even though I’m all about the metal hook, too. Thanks!
My favorite is now Tulip with Clover coming in 2nd place. I agree that no cheeks are best!!
I am a Furls Girl and I prefer a “ Cheeky” head. I find them to be the perfect combination of Boye and Susan Bates WITHOUT Boye’s roundness. The wider handles give me such comfort. Using a Furls takes commitment from the user. The reason being: You have bad crochet habits that you need to correct, like you spinning your hook. I did the same and using Furls has kept me from doing this as well. I have other hooks, but I always reach for my Furls.
Tulip and clover are my fave as well, but I have really enjoyed the new Furls streamline aluminum hook. I prefer metal, but love the ergonomic shape.
I love the Andromeda streamline hooks from furls but only for the colours :) other than those I am a total Clover amour girl, I cannot crochet without them.
I agree! I realize that I spent more time admiring the streamline colors than I enjoyed using them. Back to clover, feels comfortable and gets the job done.
3:25 i think the hook you really like that you got from your grandmother is a susan bates hook. i saw it at Joann’s
Omg I never knew until ur video. It's definitely the cheeks! Makes me feel like I need to crochet loose because it gets caught but once past the cheek it wants to fall off sometimes. I hate Boyle hooks because of this! I'm going to try other tapered with skinny cheeks now!
Great point about the “cheeks”. I’ll have to pay attention now. I crochet overhand (knife not pen style) and started on Boye hooks originally. I have some Furls hooks, both streamline and Odyssey, that I do like, especially for larger sizes but they do tend to feel heavy over time. While I like the Clover Amours, and they are much easier on the wallet than Furls, the Clover’s I really like best are the gold Soft Touch, which surprised me based on reviews that compare them. To some degree it is trial and error depending on your crochet style. I may give the Tulips a try if I can ever find singles for a reasonable price, just to see if I like them, because they do have a good reputation overall.
You will never believe how this video helped me ❤
That chunky white plastic hook is still sold in stores and I think it’s a Susan bates, I can’t remember tho
I have so many sets it's ridiculous... I found out years ago (in the beginning of my Crochet obsession ) I'm a Boye fan! Susan Bates always gave me a hard time ! But I know that there are alot of people who love S.B. ... it's a very personal thing.
For me Clover, Tulip and Mindful ,really are my absolute favorites ! But I still buy everything new that comes out ;)
I wish I’d seen this before I ordered 4 furls hooks that I hate to use 😅 but so glad I know now why prym is my favorite
I never heard or mindful knits! As a pencil holder I just used your link & bought a 5mm
This is a great review video. I think you have really nailed it! Thank you for saving me money and fomo the cool hooks (furls).
I am pretty sure I’m exactly like you.
Totally get the pink preference... im going to try a tulip after this and maybe a prym (ive a pencil hold) ... the clover colours are just too jarring. I'd love the mindfulknit with a metal tip or to try the clovers in pastel colours.
I have a texture issue with the rubberized grips so I never liked using clovers. I'd rather use a skinny metal hook, or just not crochet at all. I've been using Furls hooks for years and love them, but I crochet like you do, so I'm holding more weight in the bottom of my hand. The heavier Furls hooks, with metal tips, have been a problem because of this. Now I'm wondering if the shape of the hooks is causing some strain in the lighter Furls hooks also. I haven't noticed a lot of in-between options, but you've inspired me to look! Thanks for the detailed video!
Amazing review. I love your insight.
I’m a clover amour user, the tulip a close second.
Great video. I miss my Susan Bates hooks but had to switch to a more comfortable hook. I have Clover Amour hooks, and Michaels ergo hooks now. I also have one Tulip crochet hook. The Tulip is a little short but I like it. I hated the Prym ergo hook. Glad I only bought one. Not sure why, maybe the shaft is too long, but it hurts my wrist to use it. Because the Prym was a fail I have not tried the Furls or the Ommi crochet hooks.
Thank you for this! I got the Susan Bates Ergo hooks to try them and I REALLY dislike them! I'm still new to crocheting and trying to find the "right" style hook for me and how I hold it. (I'm a knife holder) I actually just called Michael's because I bought a hook a few weeks back and didn't know the brand of it. It's a Loops & Thread Aluminum Hook with an ergo handle. I think there may be mixed reviews of L&T and I don't know them well enough to have an opinion. That being said, I do actually like it the best out of the hooks I have, however; when I tried to find more, they don't have many size varieties and it seems that the handle has been updated from the one I have so I'm not sure I'll like the rest 😕 I'm back to square one. I may have to give the Clover Amour or the Tulip hooks a try. I do have one Clover hook but it's plastic. It works well but I think I'm more of an aluminum gal.
Oh and thanks for mentioning your tidbit about the "cheeks" ! Haha! That is actually so helpful and has really helped me to identify what I don't like!
Hi, I have very small hands. In fact, they are child size. So, I much prefer my tulips or my clovers to just about anything else. I just tried a.Ptyn call mom and didn’t like it at all. The shaft was too long and the handle was just uncomfortable. I do like my Susan also.. And you are right there is something nice about the pink antes. They are pretty.
I have tried the Odyssey, and while I can use them, they do feel pretty big in my small hand. However, they are very pretty to look at. I have four odyssey hooks, each in a different color. The color correspond pretty much to my clovers . That way I know instantly what size I am using. I really don’t like those little stickers on the end.
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You got me thinking I have to have look at my hooks thank you from Tasmania Australia
I am a pencil holder and my favourite crochet hooks are tulip etimo and clover amour too
I use mostly Tulip and Clover - I have tried holding my hooks differently more like a knife and it works very well but 55 years of crocheting a certain way is hard to change.
Haha great review, editing and humor.
I prefer the sharper to get into the Stichels so I like the inline and ergonomics
The aluminum hooks I use all the time for acrylic or chunckey
My favorite hooks are Susan Bates and Clover. I am not fond of Boye hooks at all. I tend to hold my hook both ways and it depends on what project I am working with. I love this tutorial because I never realized how crochet hooks are not created equal.
omg haha instant sub! i absolutely love your personality! thank you for this deep review, i have asked for some Clovers for my birthday that is coming up because of the great things i heard about them. maybe in my life ill also get a tulip, who knows😏 Prymm will probably never be it for me since theyre plastic, and have heard alot of them breaking unfortunately, but thats okay. buuut im gonna stop rambling now, have a great timezone!❤️
I think the big white one with no cheeks (lol) is a Susan Bates luxite crochet hooks - saw in store today at Michaels and Joanns and snatched a few up! The smaller sizes have cheeks and the larger ones do not...
Insightful review, oh and to coin a phrase, ‘Cheeky Hooks’. 😂😂😂
My favorites are the Addi Swing Hooks!
I bought a prym hook for the first time in Germany and fell in love with it. Im afraid that since its plastic it will snap at the tip one day. Like you said if they had a metal version of the Prym ergonomic hooks i would buy the whole set.
Men crochet as well
Armour is my hands down favorite.
Great review ty so much ❤ i believe what you call cheeky is hybrid? There are inline, tapered and hybrid hooks. I'm an inline girl myself ❤ Clover amour is a hybrid i think. I know it's not tapered because i can't keep the yarn from slipping with tapered hooks, but can use Clover amour. Maybe someone else knows more ❤️❤️❤️
This is so interesting! Loving this information.
It’s just a preference, but I LOVE the Ommi hooks. They’re just as ergonomic as the Furls, but without the price.
I don’t know if anyone else has told you this or if you figured it out but that white plastic hook that is not labeled is Susan Bates!
Enjoyed your vid, and I’m a Clover Hooker myself! 👍😆🧶
Just ordered Tulip through your link .. on sale $98! Expecting delivery December 10!🎁🎁🎁🎁 (my Christmas present from me to me😂).
My favorites are addi color hooks. They're metal hooks with plastic handles. The clovers and tulips are too short for my hands, so don't work for me. Want to try the pryms , but also prefer metal hooks for the drag. The others I like are the bamboo handled metal hooks.
Hi, could you recommend a wooden handle metal tip hook that you like? I love the feel and look of wooden knitting needles but the drag with crochet is irritating.
Do you have any suggestion for a large 8mm hook in aluminum. I bought the clover amour but its resin and it drags on the 100% acrylic yarn - its awful n the friction is terrible.
I really like the prym
Have ypu tried the prym soft touch? Its a metal hook, I would really love to hear your opinion between their two types
Great vidéo ! Have you ever tried hamanaka ones ??
Thank you for sharing such great information!❤
I found an inexpensive brand on Amazon, Coopay, that has the polymer clay handles (large enough to make a difference) but the shaft of the hook is still a nice length.
You know I don’t like Furls due to the grabbing and now I think the ‘cheeks’ is what’s happening. I think I’m a hook addict as well as a yarn addict. I have multiples of the size hooks I use most often like a 3.5, 4 and 4.5. I bet I have five 4 mm hooks and all different brands. I love the name you came up with for the side of the hook. Cheeks 😂 I’m going to start thinking of hooks this way whenever I find one that’s not smooth
I started crocheting just last year with Boye, Tried Clover Amore an really liked them but bought some Susan Bates and loved the inline shape. The only thing I would change is the thumb rest, I’d push it back a little. I hold my hook pencil style and don’t like the grip so close to the head and I wish they had some real ergonomic style, not that awful hard stick they have now. I’ve yet to try the Prym and won’t pay the money for the Furrls.
Prym just released a metal hook version. I’m curious for your thoughts. 😊
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Clover Soft Touch hooks are my favorite. Overhand ❤crocheter.
CHEEKS!!! Brilliant!!
That's exactly what I use tulip is good
Cheekless all the way. However the Tulip's thumb rest makes my thumb hurt.
The Prym I love the shape, but the plastic squeaks on acrylic yarn😅
The Clover Soft Touch I like the handle but not the head.
Edit: I love the Tulips now. I think I was gripping the handle too tightly.
I now go between the Clover and the Tulips. 😊
Hey, if you were to design your perfect hook, what would it be exactly?
I have a small workshop and some manufacturing skill, I came here because I'm new to the hobby and I wanted to learn more, but with so many different styles and types that I saw in your video, I think there's an opportunity to make an even better hook than what is currently on the market. A hook with trimmed cheeks polished smooth to reduce friction with a point not so sharp as to split the yarn, a few different handle ergonomic shape options (one for each common style).
Would you be willing to help me design and maybe test a hook?
Again, I'm new to the hobby, my wife encouraged me to start and I got a "The Wobbles" learn to crochet kit and I'm enjoying it, but I found this video because I wanted to learn more about crochet hooks.
i wish the clover was a little longer so they didn't dig in to the squishy bit under my pinky (knife hold), i'm using some cheap no brand crochet hooks that are an inch longer than the clover armour, so feel really nice in my hand
How cheeky, I suspect my preference may also run with less cheekiness.
Dot hooks are a great hook to I have the tulip hooks to
Have you tried the Ophire Co hooks?
great video !
My worst problem is that I do love using yarn that needs 7mm hooks or more. And I prefer using aluminum hooks. There's no too much options.
clover armour all the way! :)
I'm a crochet hook snob... I only use Clover hooks... unless I need a larger size then I'll go to a no name brand as long as it's metal...
Those cheeky little bastards. I hold the hooke like a knife, so I'll guess I give Clover or Tulip a try.
Your video was very helpfull and I will look out for this cheeks.
The Knitpro I got a few days ago, is a bit cheeky, but still fine for me
Thanks for sharing!
You should try pink sheep designs hooks
i didn't love the prym simply because the neck is too long for me :( i tend to like to hold my hook closer to the head