Furls Odyssey Hook Review - Furls compaired to Homemade & other Ergonomic Hooks

[@knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee]

Oh how I love my Furls! I have a collection of them. Awaiting on the new purple Taurus one and just received the new red Aries hook. I have a bit of problem with buying Furls! I’ve been waiting forever for the circular knitting needles. They do have a 90 day money back guarantee. I think they should have a lifetime warranty, but ... I love them just the same.

[@dawnmontgomery73]

They actually will honor them for the lifetime of the hook if they break or get damaged, even if you drop them😊

[@dave6794]

@@dawnmontgomery73 jepp i aslo heard that they will replace hooks if they break. i dont know if thats 100% true but i heard it quite often already. what can definately say is that they have a very very nice customer service. it takes a few days to get back to you sometimes but they are super nice and very helpful. i placed my first order yesterday, 8 odyssey hooks (4 black, 4 navy) and cant wait for them to arrive 🥰😍

[@cindylillard2938]

Thank you for the review. I keep watching these reviews and I use the knife hold it just keeps reinforcing that I will not be buying a Furls for any price. But thank you for your research. Love your wooden handle. Stay safe and have a good day.

[@Rainbowdays-yr9ol]

Hi Courtney, just did quick check on prices in UK, £41 for nickel approx $55!!! £58 for gold approx $75!!!!! One site selling the gold for £62 approx $83!!!!!

[@CrazyMehgan]

@fiber fox studios I would have to look at the hooks in person and say for sure if it tool marks or a polishing/buffing issue. But if anything of the marks you can feel with your finger or your nail can catch on it you want to probably get replaced. Reason why is if it is catching your nail when it could rust and also be a germ holder. I know my inspection experience was with medical surgical instruments but a lot of medical grade metals are used in a lot of other items. If its a polishing/buffing marks I can probably get them out for you.

[@MoniquesMakes]

I love mine. I tried the bates, the boyes, etc and my hands ached so badly I was ready to give up crochet. These hooks make it possible for me to continue on. The streamline and streamline swirls are a bit longer and are lighter. That's the only real difference I've ever found and I have used all three. I initially wanted to try the clovers but found the largest sizes were upwards of 17 or more per hook as well so figured I might as well try a furls so that's what got me to even try them.

[@knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee]

Love the handle you made!

[@knitsbycynt]

JoAnn's Carrie's the Boyes set, and if you use their 40 to 60 percent off coupon you're getting a good deal.

[@DiVaIve]

I love the look of those hooks they are so so beautiful but I feel that even with a discount they are so so overpriced. Mind you I do recognize the craftsmanship of the hooks and the warranty but still... maybe a family member will gift me one for my upcoming birthday! Even with the discount I think you should complain as you have made a lifetime investment. Loved all the good information in this review.

[@carolineibanez841]

I have been putting clay on my hooks ends to help holding them. I bake the clay then glue the needle to clay

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

YES PLEASE!!!! Make a video on that wood handle hook! That is beautiful and I'd love to know how to make myself one!!!

[@FiberFoxStudios]

Will do!! And thank you!!

[@sandygrogg1203]

I have 4…All bought separately, bd using a promo code. I love them…but I still reach for my much loved Clovers…which really fit my small hands.

[@StamperWendy]

Thanks, Courtney! I think if I had a skinny hook, I'd buy some polymer clay off eBay and make the handle thicker myself. I'd choose blue n purple, and swirl it! =)

[@dawnmontgomery73]

Furls will definitely replace your hook due to the spots on it, no questions asked and will not ask you to send the old one back. They are an awesome company!😊

[@CPLCrochetPoppy]

I have a set of the pink hook they are my favourite atm. But was send a couple PRYM hooks to try. So that's my next challenge 😉🤗

[@FiberFoxStudios]

I'm curious about those Prym hooks, think I've seen those on hobbii. Can't wait to see what you think of them.

[@sherit8594]

@@FiberFoxStudios I purchased Furls Odessey and Swirls. Not a fan of either. Recently purchased Prym and Love it so much I'll be purchasing more.

[@paulavance5096]

Hi Courtney! I would rather have a handle like yours than a fancy hook. I just love wood! I held my hook like you do forever until I had to put it away for a while due to pain and swelling. I started holding it the other way and a friend sent me a set of inexpensive ergonomic hooks and between the 2, I was able to crochet again. Still can't do it for hours but that's ok. For me, I'd rather spend that money on yarn rather than one hook. I like their wooden ones with the bigger center more than anything but I think they cost even more. Great review!

[@MoniquesMakes]

the wooden streamlines shaped like the ones she reviewed are their least expensive hook options.

[@paulavance5096]

@@MoniquesMakes The wooden hooks I'm talking about start at $79.00. Alpha series.

[@MoniquesMakes]

@@paulavance5096 yes I've seen them but they are definitely not comparable with the odysseys in shape or comfort for sure. i think those are 'status' hooks. Same with the candy shop hooks which are ok but very short

[@FiberFoxStudios]

Status hooks is a great way to put that! Whew that price, I feel less guilty about these now haha I didn't even see the ones Paula is talking about, it jumped to 165 and I fell over 😆 🤣

[@irisquinones1275]

I could not justify spending that much on a hook. I recently bought something similar in shape from the We crochet website. They are made out of Resin, very light, haven't tried it yet, I'm skeptical, but if I don't like it I only lost 10.00. I've also bought something similar from Hobby Lobby a while ago but they only have 2 sizes: 3.75 & 4.0 mm. I like them

[@terrieblackett9259]

I got one Furls streamline hook in that offer too. I love it, but I could never of afforded it otherwise.

[@sandygrogg1203]

Yes… There is a learning curve, so give it some time. I have never experienced any pain, or soreness in any hook. Speed means nithung gimme, it;s all abiut comfort.. and a goid stitch.

[@beverlykrahn2635]

When I first started using mine I would get cramp in my palm and my thumb would get sore, but now I’m getting used to it and don’t feel the discomfort.

[@thecrochetwitch]

I got the resin or acrylic or whatever one. I dont care for it as much as I wish I did, but I want to try the metal ones very badly!

[@sherit8594]

As she said they're "Heavy". Because of the weight, my hand and wrist hurt terribly. 😩

[@maribelishooked4378]

Those hooks are lovely. I haven’t tried them. I hold hook like a pencil and not sure they will work for me.

[@FiberFoxStudios]

I'm a pencil holder too or at least I think I am lol. Its hard to say if these are great for everyone. I say that regular ergonomic are just as good. These are just fancy lol

[@kiviabrown2335]

I am a Boye girl myself. I want to try out a Furls hook.

[@mandyowen4892]

I bought a pattern from you from etsy of the mosaic diamonds all 10 different sizes. If i want to repeat the pattern do i just do the full pattern then go onto diamond No 2 etc. Thank you

[@FiberFoxStudios]

Thank you!!!! Yes, do your repeat of the first pattern and then move on to the next one following the highlighted repeat section.

[@Desaundrea]

They do indeed alleviate pain. They never claimed that their hooks can reverse arthritis damage 🤦🏽‍♀️ I can crochet all day before I feel a twinge of pain. If you are using the hook correctly then yes your stitches become very consistent. It is clear from how big your homemade handle is on your hook that you need more girth throughout the handle, that being the case you may want to stay with your homemade hooks 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@adonzworld5308]

you might want to try WoodBhooks, i this is how it is spelled. Yarnutopia on KZbin swears by them. her father makes them for her. of course. i don't know how you hold your hooks, but he makes them to fit both pencil and knife grip holders using either susan bates or boye hooks. just a suggetion.

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

Okay I have Osteoarthritis in both Thumbs bad..my right thumb is even turning outward at top knuckle..the pain is down to the bottom of my palm area..So would these be bad? I thought of the resin furls?? Or any other kink?? Help..I like to knit, crochet,and Tunisian needles..🙏❣🤟

[@FiberFoxStudios]

So I ran into issues with the furls odyssey due to the weight. I used it exclusively and over time post video and I started to have more issues with pain especially in my thumb when I would be working one of my patterns that is heavy on DC's. I switched to a different hook from a different company and found it to be much better. Ultimately I would recommend trying the wood furls or another wood handle hook. TooShayCrochetHooks on Etsy is great hook maker and I use Nelsonwood hooks as well and love them. He has a website, www.nelsonwood.net. Many people love the furls odyssey and I am a daily crocheter that's often under a deadline so it could be that I just over do it and they may be perfect for you.

[@charliecourtneytinyswampli3528]

Great video

[@AnonymousAmyMakes]

If you had paid $33 for the hook, you would've had a problem with the marks on it...but not since you paid $25??? Girl you are silly!!! I know what you mean, but even for $25 I would expect the same quality!! I've never paid more than $7 for ANY hook because I'm cheap.😂 I have lots of Clover hooks but I've always got them with a coupon for at least 40% off. But as I said, I would expect the same quality whether you paid full price or not. And I'm sure they would refund or exchange the hook. They are quite pretty💜💜💜

[@FiberFoxStudios]

Lol I know but I figured I got a deal, don't want to be too picky haha totally get what you are saying though! I probably should've contacted them but I didn't lol I kinda just wanted people to see these are high dollar and not perfect! 😜

[@crazyyarnlady4181]

I wanted to love them but they hurt my hands maybe cause I am a pencil holder . I just went back to my Susan bates .

[@StamperWendy]

I love my SB 5.5mm with a bamboo handle. It's my daily hook.

[@FiberFoxStudios]

The pain stopped for me but I do know what you are talking about. I think they can be great for some and terrible for others. They are definitely not a cure i still feel the arthritis.