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Helping You Choose the Best Crochet Hook For You

Two years ago I started my search for the best crochet hook for me.  Up until that point I had been using cheap aluminium hooks and I felt that my crochet had progressed sufficiently for me to invest in better hooks.  However, there were so many crochet hooks to choose from, and I baulked at the thought of paying for a set of hooks without knowing first-hand what they were like to work with.  A fairy-godmother (who has since become a very dear friend) sent me a few hooks to ‘test’.  I would like to share my findings with you so that I can help you choose the best crochet hook for you!

Crochet Hook Comparison Review

We will start by looking at the anatomy of a crochet hook, followed by some of the hooks I tried and what I thought about them.  This is quite a long post, so I have created an index that will allow you to jump to whichever part you are most interested in.

Before We Start…

Before we start I would like to point out a few things.  The 5 brands I focus on below are all tapered.  I don’t use inline hooks.  Even though inline hooks make for more uniform stitches, I find that my gauge is much too relaxed when I use them (I would love to hear your opinion on this).  If you want to find out more about inline hooks, have a look at THIS POST by Planet June.

I steered clear of crochet hooks with wooden or plastic shafts and heads, purely because I find aluminium hooks to work best across a variety of different yarns.  Wooden or plastic hooks do, however, work better for some specific yarn types (you can read more about that HERE).  If you want to find out about Boye hooks and Susan Bates hooks, you might enjoy THIS POST by Nerdigurumi.

I crochet using the knife grip, so my crochet hook is nestled in my palm.  My main concern, when deciding which hooks to get, was that I have very long hands.  I didn’t want to end up with a hook that kept poking my palm as I worked!

Index

  • Anatomy of a Crochet Hook
    1. Handle
    2. Thumb Rest
    3. Shaft
    4. Throat
    5. Head
  • Comparing the Different Hooks
  • Looking at Each Hook Individually
    1. Etimo
    2. Clover
    3. Addi
    4. Prym
    5. Corner Stone Crochet Lite
  • More Crochet Hooks
    1. Knit Pro Symfonie
    2. Hamanaka Raku Raku
    3. Furls Candy Shop
    4. Ilona Heritage Hook

Anatomy of a Crochet Hook

Before we look at the different crochet hooks, I want to talk about the anatomy of a crochet hook.  Each hook consists of a body and a head.  The body is divided into a handle, thumb rest (optional), shaft, and throat.  The head has a point (sometimes called a tip), a groove, and a lip.

crochet hook anatomy

  1. Handle

The handle of a crochet hook is the bit that will rest in your palm if you have a knife-grip, or against your index finger if you have a pencil-grip.  The handle can be a continuation of the shaft, or it can be made from a completely different material.  It might or might not include a thumb rest, and it can either be the same size as the shaft (see the aluminium hook above and the Addi Premium hook below), or it can be ergonomically shaped (like the Furls below).

The problem with an ergonomically shaped handle is that it might not suit every grip or hand.  If you are thinking of buying an ergonomic hook, I suggest that you try before you buy.  You can read more about ergonomic crochet hooks HERE.

Crochet Hook Handles Furls Addi Premium

Left: Addi Premium Bamboo Hook; Right: Furls Candy Shop Crochet Hook

  1. Thumb Rest

The thumb rest is the part of the hook where you will rest your thumb while crocheting.  If you have a hook with an ergonomic handle, the thumb rest will form part of the handle (if there IS a thumb rest).  Not all crochet hooks have a thumb rest.  I prefer hooks that DO have a thumb rest, like Clover and Tulip Etimo.

  1. Shaft

The shaft is the part of the hook between the head and the handle/grip.  Some hooks have a generous shaft, making it easy to create stitches that require a lot of ‘loading’ like Bobbles, Clusters, or the Bullion Stitch.  Other hooks (like the Addi Swing) have a very short shaft, making longer stitches (like a triple treble) or cluster stitches more uncomfortable.

If you are choosing a hook with an ergonomic handle, it is also worth considering whether the shaft continues all the way to the end of the handle/grip, or whether it is only ‘stuck’ into the top of the handle.  Addi Swing and Addi Comfort Grip hooks are an example of shafts being ‘stuck’ into the handle.  It is worth noting that things can go awry with both methods.  Your shaft can either detach from your hook, or it can poke through the handle (if you have a silicone handle).  Neither of these are common occurrences, though.

  1. Throat

There are two types of hooks:  Inline and Tapered.  With Inline hooks, the head is the same size as the shaft.  It almost looks like someone has made a chip or cut where the throat/groove should be, without touching the rest of the hook.  The throat on these hooks will be the same width as the shaft (when you are looking at the hook from the front) and it will narrow significantly from front to back (when you are hooking at the hook from the side).

With tapered hooks, the head protrudes slightly beyond the shaft, and the throat is more tapered.  The throat will therefore be thinner than the shaft both from the front and from the side.  As I have already mentioned, I prefer tapered hooks, but there are many people who ONLY use inline hooks.

Knitpro Symfonie and Prym Crochet Hooks

Left: Knit Pro Symfonie (Inline); Right: Prym (Tapered)

  1. Head

When you are looking at the head, there are 3 things to consider:  Point, Groove, and Lip.

The point is the very tip of the hook.  It can range from very rounded (blunt) to very sharp (pointy).  The easiest hook to work with is one that is semi-blunt.  If your point is too blunt, it makes it hard to get into your stitches.  If it is too sharp, it will have a tendency to split your yarn when you insert your hook.  Sharp points are, however, perfect for things like working through fleece to add a border.

The groove will be either straight or rounded.  I prefer rounded, because I think it ‘holds’ the yarn better.  Hooks with rounded grooves also tend to have less ‘pointy’ lips, which helps to minimise splitting.

The lip is the actual ‘hook’ part of the crochet hook.  I find that a rounded lip is almost always better than a pointy lip, because a pointy lip has a tendency to snag on the stitches as you are pulling through.

If you have an inline hook, the head will be round (same size as the shaft) – see Symfonie above.  The lip will point straight down and the groove will be deep and steep.  With tapered hooks, the head will be oval, with the lip overhanging the shaft.  The groove on these hooks won’t be as deep as with inline hooks.

Clover Amour and Clover Soft Touch

Left: Clover Amour (Rounded Groove); Right: Clover Soft Touch (Straight Groove)

Comparing the Different Hooks

When I tested the following hooks, I used each hook with cotton, acrylic, and wool.  I also made a mix of simple stitches (specifically hdc’s, because they are most likely to have ‘splitting issues’) and stitches that required ‘loading’ (see Shaft above).  I actually used them to make parts of my prototype Sophie too, so they got a very good workout.

Crochet Hook Comparison Top ALL

As I have already mentioned, the length of the hooks was a big concern for me.  In the end I settled on Clover Amour hooks.  Even though they were some of the shortest hooks, they were hands-down the most comfortable to use (at least for me and Jenny).

Brand/Make

Length

Handle Length Shaft and Head Length Total Length
TULIP Etimo Rose 9.9 cm 4.1 cm 14 cm
TULIP Etimo Gold 9.9 cm 4.1 cm 14 cm
Clover Amour 10 cm 4 cm 14 cm
Clover Soft Touch 9.5 cm 3.7 cm 13.2 cm
Addi Swing 13.2 cm 2.8 cm 16.0 cm
Addi Comfort Grip 11.7 cm 4.3 cm 16.0 cm
Prym 9.5 cm 4.3 cm 13.8 cm
Corner Stone Crochet Lite 11.6 cm 4.0 cm 15.6 cm
Crochet Hook Lengths

From Left to Right: Clover Amour, Clover Soft Touch, Etimo Gold, Etimo Rose, Prym, Corner Stone, Inline, Addi Comfort Grip, Addi Swing

Although this is probably not a huge factor, the colour of the handles is also important to me.  Having now used the Clover Amour hooks for almost 2 years, I know by sight which hook is which size without having to even look at the numbering on the hook.  True that the pretty pinks of the Etimo Rose hooks are irresistible,  but one pink looks very much like the next, and when I am picturing my WIP’s in my mind-eye, I like the fact that I can ‘see’ which colour hook I used and know that purple is a 4 mm and green is a 5.5 mm (Clover Amour).

Some handles also feel and look less luxurious than others.  Of all the handles, the Addi handles are my least favourite because of their generic plastic look.  For me, crochet is not just about making a blanket or a stuffed toy!  It is about the feel of the yarn as it slips through your fingers.  It is about the colour and the texture and the ambient sounds as you work.  It is about pretty!!  So when I hold my crochet hook and look at it, it should make me happy, not make me cringe.

Brand/Make

Colour

Handles Shaft
TULIP Etimo Rose Shades of Pink Silver
TULIP Etimo Gold Grey Gold
Clover Amour Multicoloured Matt Silver
Clover Soft Touch Matt Gold Matt Gold
Addi Swing Multicoloured Silver
Addi Comfort Grip Multicoloured Silver
Prym Black Silver
Corner Stone Crochet Lite Multicoloured Transparent Plastic

Below you will find a ‘Miscellaneous’ table.  Most of these things are minor, but the numbers/markings are worth noting.

Brand/Make

Miscellaneous

Point Groove Thumb Rest Handle/Grip Numbers/Markings
TULIP Etimo Rose Slightly Pointed Straight Yes Shaped Clear Sticker
TULIP Etimo Gold Slightly Pointed Straight Yes Shaped Clear Sticker
Clover Amour Slightly Pointed Rounded Yes Shaped Engraved
Clover Soft Touch Slightly Pointed Straight Yes Flat Printed
Addi Swing Standard Rounded Yes Curved (toothbrush) Coloured Inlay
Addi Comfort Grip Standard Rounded No Cylindrical Textured
Prym Blunt Rounded No Tapered Cylinder Printed in White
Corner Stone Crochet Lite Standard Straight Yes Shaped Hard Plastic Printed
Comparing Crochet Hooks

From Left to Right: Clover Amour, Clover Soft Touch, Etimo Gold, Etimo Rose, Prym, Inline, Corner Stone, Addi Comfort Grip, Addi Swing

The Prym and Tulip hooks, for example, sport their numbers as either stick-on (Tulip) or printed (Prym).  Both of these can be worn away with time, leaving you to guess the size of the hook you are using.  Yes, I know that you can use a knitting gauge to check your hook size, but a knitting gauge is round, which is great if you are using an inline hook that has a round head, but useless if you are using a tapered hook with an oval head.  I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but you don’t have this problem with multi-coloured handles…

Crochet Hook Numbering System

Left: Tulip Hooks; Right: Prym Hooks

Looking at Each Hook Individually

  1. Tulip Etimo

Tulip Etimo Crochet Hooks

There are many things I love about Tulip hooks.  I love the way they look, I love their uniform colour, I love their cases…but I didn’t love hooking with them as much as I did with the Clover hooks.  Even so, I am such a sucker for pink and/or grey that I will be purchasing  a set in the near future.

The hooks for both the Etimo Gold and the Etimo Rose are the same (except for colour).  The hook is slightly pointed (like Clover Amour) and the groove is straight (like Clover Soft Touch).  The shafts are shiny, and cause a little bit of ‘squeak’.  The handles are comfortable in both knife grip and pencil grip, but not as comfortable as Clover Amour.

Tulip Etimo Crochet Hooks

Left: Etimo Gold; Right: Etimo Rose

Buy Etimo Hooks:

You can buy the Etimo Gold hook set on Amazon (US/UK). You can buy the Etimo Rose hook set on Amazon (US/UK) and on Habbedash (International).

  1. Clover

Clover Crochet Hooks

Clover Crochet Hooks And Namolio Linen Crochet Hook Case (Available on Etsy HERE)

Clover hooks are my favourite!  Of the two, I prefer the Clover Amour hooks.

Clover Amour

These hooks are my favourite for so many reasons.  The handles are extremely comfortable, both in knife grip and pencil grip.  They do have a tendency to get grubby, but are easily cleaned with soap and water.  The thumb rest is the perfect size.  The head is slightly pointed (as with the Tulip and Clover Soft Touch hooks), so no splitting there.  The lip is slightly rounded, so no splitting as you pull through.  The groove is slightly rounded (see Head above), so my stitches don’t accidentally slip off my hook as they do when I am using the Clover Soft Touch hooks.

The shaft has a matte coating that I really like.  It makes for the perfect balance between ease-of-use and friction.  I like the fact that the numbers are engraved, so there is no danger of them ‘rubbing off’, and I LOVE the fact that each size has a different coloured handle.

One possible con is that the aluminium hook does not extend all the way to the base of the silicone handle, making the very end of the handle a bit flexible.  There is anecdotal evidence that this might cause the silicone to tear where the metal stops (especially if you put a lot of pressure on that bendy end), but after almost 2 years of vigorous use, my hooks are still pristine.

Clover Amour Crochet Hook

Clover Amour Hook and Part 1 of Sophie’s Universe

The large Clover Amour hooks have a hard plastic head and shaft, and neon silicone handles.  They have a straight groove, which is slightly deeper than that of the Clover Soft Touch hooks.  They do not squeak as you work and the plastic has just the right amount of glide vs. friction.  They are extremely comfortable to work with, keeping in mind that the projects you use them for will most likely require more elbow grease due to the thickness of the yarn.

Clover Amour Large Crochet Hooks

Buy Clover Amour Hooks:

You can buy the Clover Amour hook set on Amazon (US/UK) and on Habbedash (International).  You can buy the set of larger hooks HERE in the US.

Clover Soft Touch

Although I like working with the Clover Soft Touch hooks (and use them as my fall-back hooks), I do not like the colour at all!!  They are marginally shorter than the Amour hooks, but very comfortable when used with the knife grip (despite the ‘flatness’ of the handle).  I do, however, find them uncomfortable to use in pencil grip.

Clover Amour Soft Touch Crochet Hook

The numbers are printed on the hooks, which isn’t ideal when all the handles are the same colour.  The lip is more pointed than the Clover Amour hooks, causing me to split my yarn more easily.  The groove is also straight (see Head above), which means that I find myself accidentally removing my hook from the working loop.  I do, however, think that they glide better than the Clover Amour hooks (but this might just be in my head).

Buy Clover Soft Touch Hooks:

You can buy the Clover Soft Touch hook set HERE in the US and HERE in the UK.

  1. Addi

The heads of both the Addi Swing and the Addi Comfort Grip are the same.  They have a shiny finish, a rounded lip, and a rounded groove.  The points are a little bit more blunt than the Clover hooks.  The Addi hooks have a tendency to squeak a little bit when used with acrylic yarn, but they glide really well.

Left: Addi Comfort Grip; Right: Addi Swing

Left: Addi Comfort Grip; Right: Addi Swing

Addi Swing

Although the shape of the Addi Swing is quite flowing, I don’t like the generic plastic look of them.  The hooks are longer than the others, but they are not as comfortable as the Clover or Tulip hooks.  I especially found them uncomfortable in the pencil grip.  I like the fact that the handles are multi-coloured.

Addi Swing Crochet Hook

Although the hooks are longer than the other hooks I tested, the shaft is actually the shortest, making it uncomfortable to use for stitches that require ‘loading’ (see Shaft above).  The shaft is also stuck into the top of the plastic handle and I have managed to loosen the shaft on one of my Addi Swing hooks.

Many people find these hooks really comfortable though, so if you are unsure, I suggest buying one in your favourite size and giving it a go.  You just might LOVE it.

Buy Addi Swing Hooks:

You can buy the Addi Swing hook set HERE in the US (Set of 13) and HERE in the UK (Set of 7).

Addi Comfort Grip

I found the Addi Comfort Grip hooks to be the least appealing to look at.  Having said that, they were comfortable enough to work with and they also have multi-coloured handles.  They don’t have thumb rests, so I had to adjust my grip marginally to get the head pointing in the right direction.

Addi Comfort Grip Crochet Hook

The head is the same as for the Addi Swing, but the shaft is 1.5 cm longer, making it easier to crochet stitches that require loading (see Shaft above).

Buy Addi Comfort Grip Hooks:

You can buy Addi Comfort Grip hooks HERE in the US and HERE in the UK.

  1. Prym

Prym hooks are very comfortable to work with, despite the fact that they do not have defined thumb rests.  They are slightly shorter than the Clover and Tulip hooks, and the handle is a tapered cylinder.  The point is blunt and wide, and the lip is blunt as well.  If you crochet tightly, you might have trouble getting your hook into your stitches.

Prym Crochet Hook

Prym Crochet Hook and Front Post Frenzy Crochet Potholder

Prym hooks have a rounded groove and a matte finish, both of which I really like.  The numbers are printed, however, and have a bad habit of fading…

Crochet Hook Anatomy

Buy Prym Hooks:

You can buy Prym hooks HERE in the US and HERE in the UK.

  1. Corner Stone Crochet Lite

I was pleasantly surprised by my reaction to these hooks.  I hadn’t expected to like them (at all!!!), but they were very comfortable to work with, especially taking into account the fact that the heads and shafts are plastic and they have a shallow, straight groove.

Corner Stone Crochet Lite Crochet Hook

The numbers are printed on the hook, but the hooks do also have multi-coloured handles.

Corner Stone Crochet Lite Crochet Hook

They feel slightly cheap and the light is more of a gimmick than anything else, but I found myself oddly intrigued by how easy they were to use, and definitely want to buy some soon.

Buy Corner Stone Crochet Lite Hooks:

You can buy the Corner Stone hook set HERE in the US and HERE in the UK.

More Crochet Hooks

Note:  I will be adding more hooks to this section as I get the opportunity to use them.

  1. Knit Pro Symfonie

I wasn’t going to include this hook initially.  It is an inline hook for one, and it is made from wood!  But I absolutely LOVED (!!!!) working with it and I will be buying myself a set of these for my birthday in June!

Knit Pro Symfonie Crochet Hook

The head is rounded, the lip is pointy, and the groove is rounded and deep.  The hooks feels wonderful to hold, despite not having a handle, and is beautiful to look at.  It glides really well too.  The only issue I had was that my tension was miles off (due to the fact that it is inline and I couldn’t crochet as tightly as I like to).

Buy Knit Pro Symfonie Hooks:

You can buy the Knit Pro Symfonie hook set HERE in the US and HERE in the UK.

  1. Hamanaka Raku Raku

I have a set of these that live in my ‘work bag’.  They are my go-to emergency hooks (for when I haven’t packed the right size).  They live in a handy plastic box and take up very little space.  I thought that they would be super uncomfortable, but they are actually really comfortable (in knife grip AND pencil grip).  The heads and shafts are a shiny gold colour.  The point and lip are both slightly pointed, and the groove is shallow.  The handles are triangular and quite hard.

Hamanaka Crochet Hooks

Hamanaka Raku Raku Crochet Hooks

My only problem with these hooks…well…my only 2 problems:

a)  the hooks aren’t metric!  You can buy a sticker that tells you which number equals which metric size, but I keep forgetting to print it out.

b)  it is super easy to accidentally start hooking with the wrong end of the double-sided hook.  Whoops!

Buy Hamanaka Raku Raku Hooks:

You can buy the Hamanaka hook set HERE in the US and HERE from JanieCrow in the UK.

  1. Furls Candy Shop

I have only bought one Furls Candy Shop hook.  It cost more than both my sets of Clover Amour hooks combined and I cannot say that I think it was worth that much money!  The hook, shaft, and head are made from Poly Resin in one continuous piece and painted with several layers of shiny yumminess.  The head is blunt, the lip is pointed, and the groove is straight.  It is an inline hook and my 4 mm hook works up to the same gauge as my 4.5 mm Clover Amour, making it impossible for me to use when gauge is important.

Crochet Hook Review

Furls Candy Shop Crochet Hook (4 mm)

The hook has a tendency to squeak and the varnish has started coming off on the very edges where the throat meets the head.  Although the handle is extremely comfortable (both in knife grip and pencil grip), it does take some getting used to.  It is awfully pretty though!!!

Buy Furls Hooks:
You can buy Furls hooks on Habbedash.
In-depth Review:
You can find a more in-depth review (as well as links to buying Furls hooks) HERE by Repeat Crafter Me.
  1. Ilona Heritage Hook *Discontinued*

The Ilona Heritage Hook is a hand-crafted Rosewood hook from Yarn in a Barn.  It feels absolutely amazing to hold!  I often use mine as a stress-reliever, spinning the silky-smooth hook in my hand compulsively. The hook is roughly a centimetre longer than the Candy Shop hooks and I find it more comfortable to hold.  It is an inline hook with a rounded groove.  The point is very slightly rounded and the lip is wide and blunt.  I didn’t have any problems with my yarn splitting or squeaking.  As with the Candy Shop hook, my gauge was more relaxed, but only marginally.

Crochet Hook Review

Ilona Heritage Hook and Starfish Squares (pattern in Issue 1 of ‘Yarn’)

I have a 5.5 mm Ilona and it is my favourite hook to use when I am crocheting to relax (as opposed to crocheting with furious purpose).

Alternative:

Unfortunately, these hooks are no longer available.  If you are looking for alternatives, though, you might like to have a look at Bowltech hooks (UK).  They are gorgeous wood-turned hooks and I am proud to own 5.


I hope you have found this post useful and that I was able to help you choose the best crochet hook for you.  I would love to hear what you think about these hooks and which hooks you prefer, so please leave a comment!

I have made a little list of some of my favourite crochet hook reviews, so if you haven’t found what you were looking for in this post, you might find it in one of these posts.

More Crochet Hook Reviews

  • Clover Amour vs Soft Touch by Crafts from the Cwtch
  • My Search for the Perfect Crochet Hook by Spincushions (with link to comprehensive comparison study)
  • Ultimate Crochet Hook Review by Fresh Stitches
  • Guide to Crochet Hooks by Nerdigurumi

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Happy Hooking!

Dedri

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104 Comments June 4, 2016

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  1. brandsazi says

    June 18, 2025 at 7:51 am

    very helpful. ty

    Reply
  2. tarhtojihi says

    June 18, 2025 at 7:50 am

    thanks for sharing…./

    Reply
  3. Audrey Habeck says

    August 16, 2023 at 2:34 pm

    I found your article very helpful and easy to understand. You mentioned points of interest while you crochet that were my concerns.

    Reply
  4. Suzanne says

    February 2, 2023 at 11:37 am

    Oh Dedry, warum habe ich bei dir nicht gleich geguckt?! Ich bin seit Sophies Universe ein großer Fan von dir
    Gerade möchte ich mir hochwertige Nadeln gönnen, allerdings ist die Wahl eine Herausforderung.
    Wenn die Tulip-Nadeln verschieden farbige Griffe hätten, würdest du trotzdem Clover nehmen?
    Es gibt von Tulip die Bead Chrochet hooks sucre mit Pastelligen Griffen. Allerdings nur von 0,9 bis 1,75 mm. Ich habe mit der 1,5-Nadel gearbeitet. Es war sehr gut. Die Haken sind auch kürzer als Tulip Etimo Rose, was mir gefällt.

    Dann interessiert mich deine Meinung zu Tulip Etimo Red… es sind eloxierte Aluminium Hooks. Verbiegt Aluminium in kleinen Größen (1,5 mm) und hält die rote Beschichtung?
    Ich weiß nicht, ob ich es riskieren kann, 120€ für ein Set auszugeben.

    Viele Fragen. Ich hätte auch noch Fotos. Geht hier aber nicht.

    Ganz lieben Dank und bleib gesund
    Suzanne

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    • Dedri Uys says

      February 11, 2023 at 12:13 pm

      Hi Suzanne.

      I would still use clover Amour even if the handles were all mud-coloured. I know Tulip is great and I have friends who swear by them as much as I swear by Clover Amour, but the fact is that Amour has a smoother lip and doesn’t split the yarn as much. I find it also glides easier for me and is often on special at a third of the price you mentioned. I haven’t had the good fortune of using Tulip Red, so I can’t answer you, unfortunately.

  5. Donella Cash says

    February 9, 2022 at 4:30 am

    Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! I finally got so tired of my fingers and hands cramping, sometimes too painful to crochet…oh my…that I decided wth, I’ll google a search and see if there is a “right” or what is the “difference” in crochet hooks…and landed on your site, and what an informative site on hooks…wow! Thanks again, I’m going crochet hook shopping…NOW…teehee…P.S. just noticed the last post was on my birthday…lol just funny.

    Happy Crocheting Ya’ll

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    • Jenny Lowman says

      February 12, 2022 at 6:21 am

      We are so pleased you found Dedri’s post! I had the pleasure of trying all those hooks out with her, and we both fell in love with the Clover Amour hooks! So comfortable to use for our knife hold way of working.

  6. Aparna says

    December 2, 2021 at 1:47 am

    I recently did my own research and this post helped me a lot to decide which one was best for me. As I expected, Dedri is the best educator of all things. I was wondering if a similar one can be done for the hooks used to crochet thread with. The differences between the different steel lace hooks out there.

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    • Dedri Uys says

      December 22, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      Hi Aparna, I’m glad you liked the post. As I don’t work with thread often, I am not in any position to give my opinion on the best lace hooks. When I DO work with thread, though, I use the Clover Amour hooks, and the same applies: heads and lips aren’t pointy, so I don’t encounter splitting. The few times I used my Clover lace hooks, they worked so well that I’ve not considered trying a different kind. If you want to ask someone who uses hooks for lace all the time, I can recommend getting in contact with Steffi Glaves.

    • pipo says

      February 20, 2025 at 5:36 am

      It’s hard to choose just one! My very favorite is the Valentine Worry Worms. Thanks for the contest

    • sherkatsazan says

      May 3, 2025 at 6:50 am

      The differences between the different steel lace hooks out there

    • masalehforoshan says

      May 3, 2025 at 6:50 am

      best educator of all things

    • Jenny Lowman says

      May 3, 2025 at 12:49 pm

      So true!

  7. KK says

    November 22, 2021 at 10:32 am

    Hi
    Do you have any recommendations for Tunisian crochet hooks please? In the UK market, there’s not a lot I can find to buy singly. Most are in sets which I don’t need. Thank you

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      December 1, 2021 at 9:42 pm

      Hi,

      I like these Knitpro hooks for tunisian, although I have to say that the hook being inline means my tension is MUCH looser than it would normally be. This seems to work with Tunisian, which is thicker than regular crochet, and thus more forgiving of loose tension.

    • siteafarinan says

      May 3, 2025 at 6:49 am

      although I have to say that the hook being inline means

    • Jenny Lowman says

      May 3, 2025 at 12:48 pm

      An inline hook is not tapered after the head of the hook. The head is made from a diagonal cut into the body or shaft of the hook without tapering down from there, so the sides are in line with the body.
      Hope that makes a bit more sense? :)

  8. Nell says

    September 18, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    Thanks for the most detailed yet easy to read reviews! You’ve really helped me narrow the search. I didn’t even know I had been using inline hooks(don’t know what that means yet!), I just bought them because they were pretty multi coloured wood !! They split my wool even when I make the stitches as loose as possible , so clover armour here we come!

    Reply
    • Jenny Lowman says

      September 19, 2021 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Nell. You won’t be disappointed with the Clover Amour hooks!

    • nemonehgharardad says

      May 3, 2025 at 6:49 am

      so clover armour here we come

    • Jenny Lowman says

      May 3, 2025 at 12:44 pm

      A popular hook choice! :)

  9. Debbie says

    August 12, 2021 at 12:26 am

    I am so amazed at how much there is to know about crochet hooks. I didn’t even know that the head of the hook had three areas that each has a name. I have been buying hooks just to have them. Now I will be more selective when buying a hook. I have recently developed pain in my hands and wrists. I am at an age when those things begin to happen. I am also on medication that gives you wrist and muscle aches. Thankfully, some of the hooks I have purchased are Boye’s, and some of Hobby Lobby’s Yarnology ergonomic hooks. They really are making a difference in the way my hands and wrists feel after crocheting for long periods of time. After reading all this information and the information on ergonomic hooks I am considering buying a single Clover Amour hook to see how I like it. Thank you so much for all this wonderful and informative information.

    Reply
    • Jenny Lowman says

      August 12, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      Hi Debbie! I have arthritis in my left hand and wrist. I use the knife hold for my hooks, and the Clover Amour are just a dream for me to work with. They glide through virtually all types of yarn, and are very comfy and easy to use. Good luck trying them out!

    • spao says

      February 19, 2025 at 1:25 pm

      Hi Nell. You won’t be disappointed with the Clover Amour hooks!

    • Jenny Lowman says

      February 23, 2025 at 7:35 am

      I have to agree with that! My favourite hooks!

  10. Catherine says

    July 4, 2021 at 7:41 am

    This is why I love the internet. Somewhere someone has written the most in-depth analysis of crochet hooks, all the way down to whether they squeak. I have never thought in such detail about a hook! Love it, great post. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Dedri Uys says

      July 5, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      Haha. Maybe it was a bit too detailed :) But I’m a sucker for the nitty gritty. Squeaking can be very annoying! Like nails on a blackboard…

    • moka says

      February 19, 2025 at 1:24 pm

      The lighted hooks are awesome when working with black yarn. I also take them camping as I will crochet sitting by the fire and it makes it easy to see what I’m doing

    • Jenny Lowman says

      February 23, 2025 at 7:36 am

      I need to try some illuminated hooks myself! I find them intriguing.

  11. Maria says

    April 24, 2021 at 10:23 pm

    Thank you so much for this comprehensive review. Really appreciate it, table comparisons and all.

    Reply
  12. Lee says

    April 14, 2021 at 11:11 pm

    The lighted hooks are awesome when working with black yarn. I also take them camping as I will crochet sitting by the fire and it makes it easy to see what I’m doing.

    Reply
    • sawer says

      February 19, 2025 at 1:28 pm

      The Red Heart All-in-One Flower Power Yarn is a fantastic innovation, making it effortless to create beautiful floral motifs with vibrant colors

    • sherkatsazan says

      May 20, 2025 at 8:53 am

      The lighted hooks are awesome when working with black yarn

  13. Lin says

    November 27, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    Thank you for the review and it was interesting to read your conclusions. I do very much like the Amour hooks and find the different colours very helpful – however I have one an 4.5 mm one which has a definite ledge where the aluminium meets the silicon – it’s quite uncomfortable and while my others are ok I do prefer the feel of the smaller size hooks and tend to use soft touch which are very comfortable but a hideous colour or Knit Pro which are cheaper and also colourful. I have arthritis and much prefer the silicon handles to the wood which sticks or the aluminium which is too narrow, it wouldn’t do if we were all the same.

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