BEST CROCHET HOOK REVIEW of FURLS BOYE SUSAN BATES | Best Crochet Hooks for Hobby & Crochet Business

Hello! I'm Karen Viloria-Miguel, founder of Canada Bliss. In today's video I do an epic crochet hook review (Part 1 of 3), looking at Boye, Susan Bates and Furls crochet hooks.
For those of you who are like me and have struggled with hand pain when crocheting, I’ll show you my favourite hook and ergonomic gadget and describe what I found in terms of maneuverability, comfort, the value for the cost of Boye, Susan Bates and Furls and more!
This is the first of 3 crochet hook reviews where I will also be looking at Tulip, Clover, Addi and Prym. I hope you enjoy the review!
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🧶 Boye 3421001001M Ergonomic Crochet Hook Handle4.5'', 4.5'', Purple, Green - amzn.to/34h4euJ
🧶 Boye Crochet Master Steel and Aluminum Crochet Hooks Set - 24 hooks - amzn.to/2QRtOU5
🧶 Susan Bates Crochet Hook Set in Pouch Sizes F, G, H, I, J, - amzn.to/3fhgkua
🧶 FURLS Streamline Swirl Cookie Crochet Hook 7" (5.0 mm (H))
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[@KarenVMiguel]

Hey Friends! What are your thoughts and experiences with each of these? Leave a comment what hook you enjoy using.😊

[@lindagarcia7788]

Love my Susan bates, your the first person I have seen use ergonomic attachment and hold your hook like a pencil ty

[@Grahmahshanz]

I've used Boye and Susan Bates all of my crochet life. I never noticed a difference until I started following every crochet social media that I could find 😆 🤣 😂 I now love love love love Furls ❤ I have a few. They have great sales too, that'show I've gotten a couple free ones 😆 And the customer service is second to none!! I've started feeling a little arthritis in my fingers and I find the Furls to be very comfortable 😌 I use the pencil grip! I'm a new subscriber and I thank you for your content 😊

[@kimkeller7390]

I had a standard hook for a project and wanted it to be more ergonomic, but I started at midnight. I improvised, and grabbed athletic tape ( the stretchy kind that sticks to itself), and just wrapped the handle until it was comfortable. I planned to buy the size hook I needed with a ergonomic handle the next day, but found the tape worked so well I just kept it that way. This was a quick, inexpensive way to customize for just the feel I wanted. Thanks for your review.

[@lediaeng931]

Hi Karen, I recently found your videos. I hold my crochet hook like it is a scalpel (I was told that the way I hold my hooks are neither pencil nor knife). When I first started to crochet, I used Boye hooks. But the end on the hook, because of the way I hold it, scrapped my palm. I switched to Clover hooks and I love them.

[@egoreknits]

I've never had the opportunity to use a Furls hook. However, I have used the Boyd and Susan Bates hooks. I prefer the Susan Bates. The Susan Bates hooks have more of a point on the head end and the throat is deeper. I knit more than I crochet so the pointed head makes getting into my stitches easier. The deep throat makes holding on the the yarn (especially smooth yarns) easier.

[@sandygrogg1203]

Susan Bates have soft, ergonomic handles. In fact I have a whole set of them. You don’t have to buy an extra thing to put on the handle. They come with a soft hand handle that is easy on your hand.😊

[@LTM-xv3ks]

In line (Susan Bates) vs tapered head (Boye), I prefer Susan Bates. I hold the hook pencil style. I’m recently trying Prym, is like a combination of in line and tapered. So far I like it.

[@lindasmith319]

I love prym too love them

[@preciousbeautyj1043]

Hi Karen, I use both pencil n knife grip. Furls work better for me w/a knife grip. I’ve used SB, Boye, Prym, Hero, Yarnology n love them all. I also have the Clover Amour but really am not a fan of them. Not sure what the hype is, but I guess most ppl love them.

[@KarenVMiguel]

Thanks for your thoughtful comment. It’s good that there’s so much choice out there for all differ crocheters. We need to take care of our hands and find whatever works best for us. Happy making!😊🧶

[@michelehill6030]

I like my clover hooks the best , Boye is a close second. I don't have the funds for the furls. I even have my gramas hooks . Plus some generic metal ones. Thank you for the video. I hold mine in the knife hold. I have nerve damage and carpal tunnel in my right hand. The pencil hold kills my hand.

[@KarenVMiguel]

I have carpal tunnel, too. Stay in touch. I'll be doing a giveaway soon. Maybe you'll be able to score a new hook!😊

[@alshimaaabdelsamad7618]

Hei, Only tried “clover amour/amure” & “tulip etimo” other than the unbranded with or without handles, both are very good quality but I prefer the clovers because its more comfortable for my hands and fingers more than the tulips.

[@KarenVMiguel]

Me too! Using clover more often, I find clover handles very nice!

[@alshimaaabdelsamad7618]

@@KarenVMiguel I forget to mention that I pencil hold my crochet hook same as you, I don’t know but that’s something that may make a difference what’s more comfortable.

[@KarenVMiguel]

I’m definitely more comfortable (and faster) with pencil hold. But knife is certainly helpful when I need to dig deep into my stitches. But knife is slow for me.

[@lindasmith319]

Try addi crochet hooks I absolutely love them

[@lindasmith319]

On Susan bates has a grip you can add to it not expensive

[@kristheyarnacholic5225]

I am knife hook and the furl works good for me I can crochet for hours and not have any issued but they are expensive. I have bought one and got gifted one

[@KarenVMiguel]

I really did enjoy how the Furls felt. Maybe I just need to keep using it to build up the hand strength. It feels so sleek! Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@angelaharris1112]

@@KarenVMiguel I'm going to try that next! Thank you

[@evelyndavis9756]

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[@evelyndavis9756]

No Try the. Bates hook you will love it

[@evelyndavis9756]

I use the h hook for most all my work the flowers earrings I saw to day you have to use a c hook

[@Suzanne_Is_Hooked]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@KarenVMiguel]

My pleasure!

[@sylviamaxwell504]

Hello sweet Karen , I use Boye hooks. Need to find some new ones for my RA hands and wrists. Mostly like knife hold, but switch to pencil for some stitches.

[@KarenVMiguel]

Hello dear Sylvia! Have you seen my video on crochet wellness? The big ergo handle I mention fits on both the Boye and Susan Bates. I use pencil hold mostly but switch to knife for piecing things together. Here’s a link to the vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/in7dq2Vqe9Wdatk

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

I have Arthritis in my Thumbs..Right were you said it got tired on your palm.. soo I have a M 8mm my daughter bought me. I want them to work so badly.. I'm tempted to get a 6mm but true the Neck or shank is Long.. I'd like it shorter..Oh do you have the Hobby Lobby one only they sell... its ergonomic too.. though I'd ask Thanks for the video!!

[@KarenVMiguel]

We don't have Hobby Lobby here in Canada, but I HIGHLY suggest that you consider getting the Boye or Susan Bate set and simply put the Boye Ergonomic handle onto either of these hooks. It allows you to keep you hand more open. For me, it doesn't trigger pain because it keeps my carpal tunnel in my wrist open and doesn't pinch the nerves in my hand. Here's the video where I discuss it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in7dq2Vqe9Wdatk. Best of luck! (P. S. Also confirm with your medical doctors that these suggestions don't cause any harm to you.) Stay well! 🧶😊

[@ymm424]

I have that handle but I found the problem with it is the rubber rings that you put inside...one of mine ripped open...wish I could replace those things.

[@KarenVMiguel]

I found the same thing! I just keep buying them because I like how big the grip is. It does have that defect.

[@helmamueller3287]

Furls break easy, they look gorgeous, but that's it.

[@nicolemunns5984]

Good morning😊

[@KarenVMiguel]

Good morning, my friend! Thanks for watching today! I hope you found it interesting. 😊

[@kiviabrown2335]

Try the furls candy shop crochet hooks

[@KarenVMiguel]

I’ll check it out. Thanks Kivia!😊

[@oliviafowler3128]

I use boye hooks.

[@KarenVMiguel]

I still enjoy my Boye hooks, too.