Hey My Crocheters!
Today I wanted to talk about crochet hooks. We all love our crochet hooks. It’s the number 1 tool that we need to create our projects. I’m not going to do a crochet hook review for this one. I am going to talk about the different materials that crochet hooks are typically made from. I will give my opinion on the ones I have used and use frequently. Let’s dive in.
Metal: Many crochet hooks are made from metal. When I first started learning to crochet I used the Bates metal hooks that you can find at your local craft store. They aren’t expensive and they have a variety of sizes. These are made from aluminum. They are easy to work with any yarn. However, I found that after working for awhile my hands would start to hurt. This is because I had to work hard at keeping hold of the hook in my dry, slippery hands.
So I moved on to some ergonomic handled hooks. I got a set from Amazon and they were pretty cheap but they get the job done and they were so much more comfortable in my hand. Here is the link to the set I bought. https://amzn.to/3LQM1dn
Then I wanted to try out the Furls Odessey hooks that everyone I follow in the crochet world raved about. So I bought one before they discontinued them. I bought it in a 3.5mm or E hook. I find it really nice and easy to use. I used it to create my granny stitch poncho and it worked nicely with the fine weight yarn I used. I haven’t tried the new Streamline metal yet, but I would love to. I have heard good things. Overall, I really like metal hooks.
Wood: Another typical crochet hook material is wood. I have a set of Rosewood crochet hooks from Revolution Fibers. They are very nice and have a good feel in the hand. I really enjoy using them. My gripe about wood hooks is that they can have a bit of roughness under the hook. This makes them not so nice for yarns that have a fluffy halo. The halo fiber catches on it. I haven’t tried the wood hooks from Furls, so I can’t really speak on those. I do like using the wood hooks for a different and more natural hand feel.
Plastic/Acrylic: Another very typical hook material is plastic or acrylic. I like plastic and acrylic hooks because they are light and glide on any yarns. My pain point for them is their longevity. They can break more easily than metal, however, this is a very small complaint. I have used generic acrylic hooks for bulky yarn projects. They aren’t anything fancy but they did come in a few different sizes and I was able to work my project with no problem. Here is the link to the large hooks I bought from Amazon. https://amzn.to/4deA4u6
I have also purchased Furls Streamline acrylic hook. I really like these since they have a nice hand feel. I also like the variety of hook colors and patterns because they are pretty. I have found these work with any yarn type.
I also purchased a Clover hook to try out as well I had heard good things about the brand and wanted to see. I really like it. It is very light weight and easy to use. It doesn’t fatigue my hand which is nice. This is the link to the Clover Amour hook I purchased on Amazon here. https://amzn.to/3AaJt7c
Overall, I use all these different material hooks. I use them when I feel like it or when I think it will be the best hand feel for the duration of my project. Ultimately, it is 100% personal preference on which hook to use, love, and buy.
Happy Hooking!
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