Crochet Hook Review - Furl, Clover and More! | On The Hook Crochet

[@cathyrandolph7135]

I used to use plain aluminum hooks. Then I got my first Clover, and I would never go back. I can crochet longer and faster now. I Love my Clovers!

[@gailwilliams3631]

The Boyd hook holder I tried it I loved it and I gave it to a 90 year old woman who was still crocheting and she loves it and helps her to guide her hook with no pain or cramping and her hand

[@ymanajohnson5330]

I, too, crochet for hours. I finally found a place that was willing to make a custom hook that perfectly fits my hand. I love, love, love it. It is shaped to fit my hand perfectly. It has revolutionized my crocheting time and drastically reduced hand fatigue. They are expensive, so I can only buy a couple each year. But, it's worth it. I've used most of the hooks that you've reviewed. Thank you for the time it took to test all of these hooks and putting together the video.

[@dkt9416]

2nd time learning as an adult and hopefully able to continue this time. I was debating between Clover, Tulip, Furls because I have a decent ergonomic set but it is rubbing on my skin and bothersome to me. Furls look beautiful and I thought I may possibly spoil myself if I looked into them and decided upon them. I use a neck lamp and I noticed the hook end seemed so shiny- no one other than you so far has mentioned that. Tulip rubbing I hadn't heard mentioned before and I noticed the label and wasn't a fan. So with all of that I have ordered the Clover set. Thanks for this review I appreciate it.

[@akakonoha]

I tried the Furls wooden hook, merely due to all the hype & people raving about them. I totally agree, they're really difficult to work with. I've found Milward to be excellent.

[@janetisabella224]

I have used clover hooks ...but always go back to my Susan Bates they just work so well ..the hook on them or shafts are fabulous

[@patriciapowell6100]

Thanks for the review. I use Clover and Tulip.

[@rondamoomaw6814]

I bought a cheap pair from a place called Wish there are white with blue flowers or something on them and I love them to death they're so comfortable

[@candacel3305]

I will say with my Furls that it took some getting used to. Now that I am though I love my Furls. I have 5 Odyssey and one Streamline Swirl and I like working with them more than my other hooks. That being said, we're all different and like different hooks. If you're not satisfied with your Furls hooks you can easily return them and Furls will even send you a prepaid label and the box. They have a no questions asked 100% satisfaction guarantee. I had to exchange a couple of mine and it was very easy. Plus you can use that money on some pretty new yarn that you'll love.

[@mdaze9753]

The Tulip hook rubbed on my pinky finger too and made it sore. I am so glad that I am not the only one! Thank you for your honest review.

[@patriciaskates5099]

I have RA really bad in my hands when you recommended the Clover I ordered a set on Amazon I fell in love with them. I love crochet but my hands swell and hurt really bad but I can crochet longer with the Clover hooks. I now have 2sets and a set of the larger ones. Thanks for the review and I think the Furl hooks are beautiful but not for me..

[@CCMTVPuyallup]

I so much LOVE Clover hooks! After buying just one to try it out, I fell in love! The 'ergonomic' set I had purchased were just fine for me, I thought...until I had that Clover in my hand! Wow! Game changer! Sooooo smooth, and works any yarn like butter! I now own a complete set, and 2 of my best friend crocheters are now my Clover buddies, too! They, too, are amazed at the difference! Thank you for your review - I wanted to try the expensive brand, but now you've shown me they really wouldn't work for me, no matter how 'pretty'!

[@susanleeks17]

Hi Jeanne I enjoyed your review! I like my clover hooks but I find my plain Susan Bates in-line hook is excellent with splitty yarns! I have learned to alternate different hooks with different yarns. I can really feeel the difference!

[@sandygrogg1203]

Susan Leeks Yiu can’t go wrong with SB hooks, though I do not like the black handled ones.

[@susanleeks17]

@@sandygrogg1203 I agree! I like the plain, old-school version!

[@leesanchez8432]

Amen to that. Even among my favorite hooks, I organize which hook I will use not just by size, but according to which works best with the yarn. Happy hooking! LoL.

[@wandabigelow9692]

I can't say what it is, but I have one SB hook and didn't like crocheting with it.

[@JRachelleCorry]

I agree with you about the Furls hooks. I spent $75 for 3 beautiful hooks, but I would rather have spent that money on some very nice hand dyed yarn. I wanted to really, really love them, but I just don’t.

[@jilllowman9848]

I learned to crochet with Boye aluminum hooks and prefer them over Susan Bates. But over the years my arthritis has worsened and now I love my Clover hooks. Also like the Tulip hooks. That shawl is absolutely beautiful.

[@rygregory]

As a kid, I learned on Boye hooks (pencil grip) as well. Then took a 20-year hiatus to knit things as I thought crocheting made my hand cramp. Then recently, I decided to pick crochet back up but needed new hooks. I picked up the set of 10 Clover Amour hooks and learned how to knife grip. Let me tell ya, I’ve fallen back in love with crochet AND I agree that my Clover hooks are still my favorite hooks. I’ve tried them all and always return to my Clovers. I have huge man hands and the handles on the Clovers aren’t an issue at all.

[@OnTheHookCrochetwithJeanne]

Hi Ry. We are in total agreement!!❤️

[@suzantrayne9175]

Have you ever tried crocheting with yarn especially twisted for crochet? I have a couple of Furls hooks and skeins of Furls yarn. They work together beautifully. Both are new to me and I love them. I’ve been knitting and crocheting for many, many years.

[@OnTheHookCrochetwithJeanne]

If you mean the ZZ Yarn, no I haven’t tried it. I should do that!

[@judygoudreau6472]

I agree that Clover has some of the best hooks. On the clover hooks I really like the larger sizes with the plastic hooks. My favourite, but the smaller hooks are just a bit small. I am a pencil holder. My hands cramp after awhile when I am crocheting a lot. Need something just a bit bigger. I have invested in a few hooks from Leither Co.. I am going to take some pictures & email you a few I have found that work for me.

[@sandygrogg1203]

Judy Goudreau I love the small Clovers. But I have very small hands, and use a knife grip.

[@mariawinzler]

Love love love Susan Bates hooks. I buy the shorter length and use polymer clay to make the handles a little thicker since I have old hands now. Great review.

[@RosesCraftyStuff]

I have a set of bamboo hooks that I bought, didn't pay much at all for the entire set and I simply love them.

[@etm567]

I wish you would try the Prym and Tulips and let us know. I'm interested in those because I read that the hook was a kind of hybrid between the in-line Bates hook and the other type. Like you, I love love love the in-hook. So I'm going to buy one Prym -- those are ergonomic from Germany -- and the Tulips. I think you did have one Tulip, and the Japan was making your finger sore.

[@OnTheHookCrochetwithJeanne]

Hi etm567, thank you for the suggestions, perhaps we will continue the ease of discussion, thank you for following along

[@etm567]

The Susan Bates style is called in-line, and they are fantastic. I wish more brands made that style. The part of the hook where the yarn fits in is deeper and holds on to it better. I use the knife grip, and I prefer the Bates absolutely over the others. I think the newer ergonomic ones, like the Prym and -- I forget it? -- Tulip -- are described as a hybrid, but I haven't tried any of those yet. I've just lost my two Bates hooks I was using a lot, a 4 mm and a 4.25 mm. So I'm trying to choose either a Prym or a Tulip.

[@DRiley-hn4qv]

Enjoyed the hook review . I love the clover hooks the best but would try a tulip hook. Thanks for the review!

[@Charlotte-zh8qg]

Thank you Jeanne I have never tried a clover hook but I think I might go buy me one. I do have a furls streamline and I have a furls Odyssey and I would have to agree with you they are heavy and yeah if you're going to pay that much money for one then I do think that it should have been stamped on somewhere or engraved on the handle itself on the Odyssey I didn't like that sticker on the bottom either. After crocheting with it for probably about an hour I have to put it up because I have a rheumatoid arthritis and my hand start hurting. I aslo have two sets of Boye and I use them all the time. The only thing about Boye hooks for me is that they snag the yarn a lot.

[@sandygrogg1203]

Charlotte Padgett DO try a Clover Amour... You will love it. I buy mine one at a time at Joann’s. I now have seven...E to K...and want more.

[@jacquelinetaylor6527]

I love the Clover hooks. I got two for Christmas, H and J...... they are by far the easiest and most comfortable for me to use.

[@samanthaguibord2798]

I came upon your channel because I’m looking for better hooks. I bought Furls Streamline and have not been impressed. I just ordered a few other brands: Tulip, Lykke and Clover. Based on your review, I have the most faith in the Clover but we’ll see :) For the Divit, one of my favourite crocheters, Tamara from Moogly, suggested trying to rub wax paper over grippy wood hooks. Might be worth a try. Thank you for your channel - you’ve made a new subscriber today :)

[@lindas.patton7552]

Since I am a pencil grip crocheter I love my Susan Bates, and I also love Clover hooks. My bigger hooks are all clover. Thanks for the review.

[@patk2340]

Hi Jeanne I hope you and your family are out of the reach of the tornadoes and are safe. I had always used aluminum hooks Until I purchased a set of Clover hooks. Now there is no going back I love my Clover hooks for all day crocheting with no discomfort. My Furls experience was the same as yours.

[@suehabeger9025]

I am also a clover hook fan. They really do work well for me. Thanks for the overall review of all the different hooks! Happy crocheting everyone!❤️

[@sarahjs]

Hi Jeanne! I have had the same hook journey - I started with Susan Bates, graduated to the aluminum hook with the wooden handle (which I actually really liked because it gave kind of a balancing lever feeling) and then happened upon the Clover Amour hooks. I fell in love with the amour. 😂. They are so ergonomic that I barely have to grip it at all, which is great for my arthritic hands. Your assessment of the Furles hooks is helpful. I'd thought about trying one but after seeing reviews like yours, I think I wouldn't like them as much as I do the Clover. I do like the Prym hooks, which weren't available when you did this video 3 years ago. Prym are nice and I'll use them on certain projects, but I like the way the metal of the Clover slides through all types of fiber. Thanks for your review and I'm definitely going to check out your pattern for that beautiful scarf!

[@goldwest53]

My experience with Furls is completely different from yours. I'll 66 and have arthritis in my thumbs and fingers. I love the Odyssey, I love the weight. I also love the Streamline, wood and composite. I love them all!!!

[@karenfoltz1680]

I love my Clover Hooks. I can crochet for longer with them and the fit my hand comfortably.

[@kimberlyrogers0804]

I love the Furls Odyssey because I actually need the weighted hook, but it’s not for everyone. The other handle that is a big ball used to be my favorite, but the material holds your hand oils and gets sticky over time.

[@donnaroach73]

What a great and thorough review! I have crocheted for 50 years and yes, the Clover hooks are my absolute favourite too. Thank you!

[@leesanchez8432]

Holy cow, I just realized I have crocheted for 50 years too! I really did not think it was so long. But i have spent more time sewing, embroidering, quilting, and creating fine art, so now I am doing crochet again. Need to find what my arthritic hands (and whole body) can handle. I must create to live.

[@Djb1976]

Clover hooks are definitely my favorites too!

[@laurelstieg9375]

I hold my hook like a knife and my thumb helps with my stitches,so I can use just about any hook just fine..good luck all.I do know I would never pay $30 for a crochet hook.I like the clovers alot though.👍thx Jeannie

[@joankiely3614]

Thank you so much for your crochet hook review. I totally agree with you that of all the hooks that I have used, I prefer the clover hook hands down. I haven’t tried as many as you have, but I find a lot of difference in each brand of crochet hook & I also need one that is easy to use, doesn’t tire my hand, is reasonably light & has the bumps in the right place without any disturbance in the smoothness of the handle. Thank you for taking the time to do this review. Cheers 💕👏❤️🥰😊😍

[@karenjamieson1206]

I bought a set of clover hooks after hearing how good they were from your videos. After using them for a couple of weeks now I can say I really love them! Thank you so much.

[@CJ-ho1eu]

My aunt gave me my first clover set from Japan. I was about 12 or 13 years old. Now I use Susan Bates hooks only. One of these day I would like to try the furls hook. I also had to retrain myself on how to crochet. I use to hold my hook like a pencil. When I got tendinitis in both hand, I now hold the hook like a knife. I still crochet but not as much because I’m taking care of my mom. There is wood butter that you can rub on wooden hooks or needles.

[@janetwindon6980]

Hobby Lobby has a rubber version of the ergonomic crochet handle that fits all size metal hooks, good price! I have loved best the Susan Bates hooks and now the Clover hooks are my favorite for the same reasons as you.

[@annelochausen9576]

Thank you so much for this review! This was very honest and filled with lots of thoughtful information. I have heard in other reviews that Furl’s hooks weren’t worth the price. I am leaning toward trying Clover hooks. I am really enjoying your channel; I’m wanting to take my new crochet hobby to a higher level, making wearable items.

[@OnTheHookCrochetwithJeanne]

Hi Anne. You will love Clovers!!

[@marywilliams9145]

That Susan Bates is a short shaft in a rubber / silicone sleeve. When they break the aluminum comes out and there is less than an inch holding it in. But I like them. Somewhere on KZbin I watched some one weight their Furls. Some were a lot heavier than others. Now if we could just get clover to lower their pricing a bit for their sets and single hooks. Thanks for your opinion and taking the time to share .

[@alshimaaabdelsamad7618]

Your review is 100 % logical to me , I used the plan metal hooks, the cheap version of the ergonomics, then my brother gifted me with some clover amour along with some tulip etimo & totally love them from the very first use, never used a furls never will, for me the search is no longer needed as I am satisfied with both the clovers and the tulips. I pencil hold/grip the hook and the raised tulip Japan dose not irritate me but I would prefer a flat sump rest like the clover amour.

[@lindas.patton7552]

I live my good old Susan Bates hooks, and also love Clover hooks. Thanks for the review.

[@JesusJoy77805]

I have several different hooks-- even from England that are old. First, it depends on how you hold your hook. I have severe tendonitis between my wrist and elbow. I purchased several Furls hooks, because I read reviews, especially for health reasons. The odessey are beautiful, extremely to heavy, especially when your in a N, M sizes. As for the printing,they told me they're working on a way to put the size on the handle. I prefer the Streamline wooden ones, then Streamline Swirls(resin). I'm a knife technique person and roll my hook. Furls has a generous return policy. Yes, they're the rolls royce of crochet hooks. By the way I've seen one as high as $190+. Thanks for the review, VERY well NEEDED information. The 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼Until the next video🙋🏽‍♀️🙏🏼

[@Roseb3]

I just found your channel and subscribed! You mentioned older hooks so I thought I’d share. I learned to crochet when I was 8 years old and luckily my mom held onto things. I still have the pink aluminum and blue/green hooks I learned to chain on almost 52 years ago!

[@Roseb3]

I’m further into your video & I realized my “favorite” hooks have been the Susan Bates wooden handles from about 30 years ago. I just finished quite a few spring projects and my hand has been achy so I started searching for new hook info and voila! 😊. Time to upgrade.

[@shaykayraycrochet]

I still think you need to try Prym Ergonomic hooks. If you like Susan Bates and you like Clover Amour, then you will fall in LOVE with Prym Ergonomic hooks. Clover was my favorite until I tried them, but I found the Prym hooks on sale for $2.99 on Mary Maxim over Christmas, and now I'm hooked, no pun intended :)

[@jeanannriggs7026]

Has anyone other than me discovered the wonderful use of flex tape around your favorite hook? Use as much or little as desired to conform to your hand. It is easily removed without residue. Flex wrap is somewhat sticky and is the exact answer I have searched for; cost effective too boot. My Boye has never felt better. No other hook irrespective of price feels better than my personalized hook. Try it.

[@jeanhorne5893]

Hi Jeanne hope you are doing good today and your family too.God bless you and your family today and always. I like your shawl it’s beautiful.Thank you for doing the review on the crochet hooks .

[@cherylhandmadewithlove338]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my Susan Bates Crystalites and all of her other ones!!! 🥰👍🏼 I would NEVER pay more than a hook is worth. I always check reviews but first I check with those I know that frequently use certain hooks or knitting needles. The furls I'm COMPLETELY on the fence about, I think they are mostly about looks and not about usage. Just my opinion. I can't say ALL of them because a hook should NOT be heavy. I'm not sure if I'm alone there in that opinion?🤷🏼‍♀️ plus it should be durable of course if it costs so much $$? The same goes with knitting needles💆🏼‍♀️.... 💎💎💎Great Review Jeanne!!!! I AGREE COMPLETELY with you!! 💞🥰👍🏼🧶

[@maggie2sticks717]

I like the Knitters Pride Zing hooks. I order them from Handsome Fibers. Great prices, low shipping cost. They usually ship the same day you place your order. I can’t say enough good things about this family owned business. 🧶

[@noradavid8275]

I use both methods, switching when my hand gets tired. I did not know about the "knife" style until recently, through YutTube videos 😄😄

[@sayuriando3379]

Until last year I only knew the knife hold. My first crochet hooks which is a set of 4 between 4-8mm I now am slower crocheting since their ergonomical grip isn't something I'm used to in the pen hold

[@noradavid8275]

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[@patricialewis4639]

Yes I agree Jeanne ... Clover hooks allow me to crochet longer with more even stitches.

[@dave6794]

i used addi needles but i upgraded to the furls odyssey hooks and those are by far the best ones ive ever had tried. i love them and i will never go back ☺️

[@sueanneweddell4831]

Let me add that I do prefer the light aluminum hooks as opposed to Furls heavy hooks! And they would be my favorite Susan Bates! 😉

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

I Teally Appreciate your Review.. was thinking to buy a furls I really cant afford them.my Arthritis in my thumbs and below them is SO PAINFUL..I Will try the ones you lije..and Hobby lobby has a type.REALLY nice ones..Again Thank you ..so much hugs!!🙏🙏🙏🤟❣

[@ejsgilliland]

Clover hooks my choice! I've tried the wooden ones, started with the aluminum ones but they keep sliding around on me! So I don't use them anymore! The furl hook is to high in price and to big I think! I will be sticking with my clover hook! It was good to see the review though! Think you did a good job on the review, you left it open for people to decide what they may want to try! Thanks for all your time in trying and reviewing the hooks! See you Friday! Happy week for you!

[@kelhapam]

Love the Susan Bates bamboo hooks. It’s the only kind I use and you can still buy them.

[@sueanneweddell4831]

I have many different styles of hooks but must say Susan Bates has always been my favorite! I hold it like a knife not like a pencil. I always call it the “fist hold” lol! 😂 I also love the Furls hooks but they are way expensive!

[@lorelebeverland5585]

Thanks for your review. I have't tried the clover yet. I had not heard that this is national crochet month. How interesting. Thnx

[@cathymcreynolds6412]

Your shawl is gorgeous. You are so talented.

[@bloomingtwigs9670]

I sliced off the bump! now its a great hook!!!

[@CreativeGrandma]

Beautiful Shawl

[@JHookCrochet]

I totally agree with you about the furls hooks. A lot of people love them, but in my opinion they are just not a good value for money. They are waaaay to expensive. And I do have a feeling that it is the feel of luxury that draws people to them. In terms of comfort - they are not comfortable. They are also way too fragile - if you pay that much for them, you want them to last. It kinda feels like they're pieces of art that you need to display and not use... Oh, and of course, J. Hook is the best hook 😉

[@valackerman7519]

I really enjoyed this review on thebigger variety of hooks. I don't enjoymost big handles as I started with aluminum susan bates and I am used to smaller uniform hooks. You can always sell hooks for full price from furls and people who love will buy them up😉

[@xThatEquestrianx]

I love your honest review. Also love that you make it clear that these are personal preferences and that everyone is different! Thank you for the great video

[@roseplummer4721]

I do like to have your honest opinions in your reviews. Also, I have Fibromyalgia, so my hands and fingers are stiff and painful sometimes. I like the flat inline Boye hooks. They are light and easier to move in the stitches. I use rubber pencil grips over the hooks, which makes it softer and more comfortable.

[@sandynbtx6967]

I recently discovered Clover Amour hooks and I’m hooked! I ordered a set with assorted sizes.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I love my Boye 6.5mm hook...but...the printing on the thumb rest irritates after a while! Now I have a Clover hook and it's my new favourite! Thanks for this review!

[@lisamiller4742]

I have discovered an inexpensive Boye hook (sold on Amazon and at Walmart). They are very similar to the clover hooks (with the rubber like handle ) but they fit my hand better and are so much more comfortable for me and the way I crochet and they cost way less.

[@cherylespinks5482]

Clovers..hands down, however, I find the plastic shaft on the larger sizes drag a bit. I have small hands and find the handles on the hooks larger than 6 mm are awkward to hold. I do have other brands of hooks but find myself gravitating to the Clovers for most projects. Thanks for your honest review of a broad selection of hooks.

[@CountryGirlLA]

Hi, Jeanne. Thanks for the info. I like my clovers, too.

[@dawnuselto8777]

I have found that Hobby Lobby has Yarnology hooks, they have bamboo handles on them, I use them all the time! They have the boye heads, and I don't have a problem since I started using them. I broke my right hand about 15 years ago, and I use the end of the bamboo and my little finger to roll the hook, as I hold it like a knife. That way I don't have to twist my wrist so much. I'm glad you made it safe thru the storm the other night, we made it safe here in Tullahoma TN also. Have A Blessed Day All!

[@danareich3318]

My favorite hooks I get from the Etsy shop Wood Be Fancy. He makes handmade wooden handles and puts your choice of metal hook in the handle. I find these to be so comfortable for me. Love the review of all the hooks.

[@helenpidcock7566]

I have all different brands of hooks, I go back and forth, but I Love my Clovers, I crochet for hours with them.

[@larviedesalit6344]

I have tulip and clover. I love clover ♥️

[@justdi3347]

Hi Jeanne, what a great review. I wanted to say that I do you my Tulip hook set most of the time (when they are not stashed away with a tip, lol, but my raised letter is in a completely different spot, it's on the backside of the stamped hook side at the bottom, not anywhere near where my fingers are. They must have changed the design or something. I have had my set for about 3 or 4 years now and do love it. I am so thankful you gave such an honest review on the Furls hooks, I always wanted one because they are so pretty but I never wanted to spend the money on them. I am so glad I didn't, although, I am sure they work so many people so thank you for that. I have had that Boyd ergonomic holder for years but I think I was using it wrong because my hooks never stayed put. So I will definitely give it another try because I do get pretty painful hands a lot due to the amount of crocheting. GREAT REVIEW.

[@michellesanchez741]

The Clover 6mm hook was the very first "Good" Hook i purchased. After watching a few youtubers reviews on hooks... It was Clover and Tulip . I went with clover and OMG The difference of how smooth it is on your hand and sliding through stitches, I was shocked at what a difference it made.. The next ones i purchased were Tulip Etimo ( dark handle gold shaft ) in 6mm and 5mm I LOVE THESE TULIP HOOKS....... BUT NOT THE PINK VERSION OF THEM!!! The pink is a different hook and material, the thumb rest is different and they dont glide through your yarn as easily as the Tulip Etimo. I have determined for Myself is that I love the TULIP up to a 5.5mm and the CLOVER Amore for size 6, 7, 8, !!! I will ,one day buy, a Furl hook to look at lol

[@OnTheHookCrochetwithJeanne]

Thank you for these comments Michelle, good community information

[@MzCR73]

OH my gosh!!! I Love that shawl/scarf! It's beautiful!

[@TheKiwibirder]

What a great video! I used to be a Susan Bates fanatic, but once I tried the Clover Amour hooks, I was in heaven and could never go back! I like the Tulip Etimo hooks as well, and have a couple of beautiful sets of those, but I like the Clover handles a bit better. The Clover hooks also have a slightly longer shaft, which I prefer. I always found Boye hooks nearly impossible to crochet with, as the severely tapered throats caused the loop on my hook to tighten as I crocheted, and I always had a hard time pulling new loops through. I absolutely HATE those hooks 😂, and could never understand why so many people love them, but maybe they work better for people who use a pencil grip. I just purchased two wooden Furls streamline hooks because I’m curious, but I suspect I’m not going to enjoy using them. We’ll see… Your shawl is BEAUTIFUL, by the way!

[@OnTheHookCrochetwithJeanne]

Thank you for your kind words. I personally think that the grip used is most important. I use a knife grip now, and my wrists have thanked me for it. The Furls rolled around too much in my hand. You may like them but they didn’t work for me. 🙂

[@anitakalista2777]

I agree with you. My favorite hook is a clover

[@MadMimisCrochetandFarming]

I couldn't use Susan Bates hooks, I kept snagging for some reason. Then went to Boye and that was all I used for years. Then I tried a Clover. I love my Clovers. I do have a furls, but I didn't find it as smooth as everyone was saying. I had a wooden Furls because of a nickle allergy. I too had the problem of losing the grip and then finding it again. I use only Clovers now.

[@sandygrogg1203]

Thsnk you for such an interesting review... Loved it. I learned to crochet on my mom)# beautiful rose colored J-10 Susan Bates Hook... which I eventually lost 😢. I used SB hooks...with the occasional Boye hook for years. I loved my Susan Bates hooks, and because my hands are child sized, avoided hooks with handles of any sort. Finally, I decided to try Clover Amour, and was instantly in love. I now have seven of them, and will certainly buy more. I love how these colorful hooks feel in my hands. The sizes are embedded in the rubber, and will never disappear. A big plus for me is thst each size has its own color...I am visually impaired, so being able to easily identify the hook I need is a big deal. The plastic in the larger hoooks is not a problem at all... They dud thst, to keep the hooks light. Furls.... inhave no desire to even try them. They all look uncomfortable...and I think they are way overpriced... Prople buy the name. Christa, if the Secret Yarnery lives in Kenya... She ordered several hundred dollars worth ofvFurls, and despite being a seasoned crocheter, she simply could not use them. She was so angry..., I think people think they shoukd love Furl hooks, because they are expensive... and some people do swear by them. But I would not waste my money on even one. My sweet little Clovers are good enough for me. I think they are the best on the market. BTW.... I just tried a black handled Susan Bates hook, and hated it, The placement of the handle forces you to move your hand up ti the bare metal... Very uncomfortable , especially for small hands. I gave them to my daughter, who has larger hands... Thanks again... I love hook reviews. Oh... I recently tried the SB black handled hook, and coukd not use it... The placement I’d the handles is all wrong..

[@HOOKINSTITCHINISLANDSTYLE]

I love my clovers. Have boye and another off brand. Always go to my clovers🥰

[@LopsidedCrafter]

It’s always great to hear other crocheters opinions on hooks! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@marycameron5065]

I like the Suusan Bates hooks to crochet with. But my favorite is the clover. I would like to try a tulip. Boyd hooks tend to snag slot.

[@MYSTICFROG43]

Love the bigger handle's to hold your crochet hook's . :) My hand's hurt severe at time's those paded handle's are great. :) I love the boye brand crochet hook's. Each grand kid's like different hook's dalene like's boye, hook and angelina like's the bate's hook. :) And jhon like to finger crochet i taught him to crochet too he wanted to learn too . I was amazed how fast he learned how to do crochet necklace's. :) All the grand kid's love to crochet necklace's and bracelet's too. :) I have never got to get a tulip set of crochet hook's yet. shall try one day . :) And before i pass away one day i would love to try at least one skien's of each new yarn's out there one day. :) Thank's for showing all different type's fo hook's out there love this video. :) Be safe be well Hug's toni g. and family. :)

[@sinisterkitty22]

After three and a half weeks I'm finally able to crochet a bit again. I'm using my furls streamline swirl 6.5 hook. I'm loving it. With my broken finger it is the only one I can hold comfortably (so I maybe a little biased lol). I have two furls streamline, a 6.5 mm and a 4.5 mm. I have a little trouble with the 4.5, but the 6.5 is working beautifully. One of my favorite hooks is a yarnology 6mm hook. Can't wait to be able to use it again. Hopefully in another week or two I can. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on all these hooks.

[@maggirambus7086]

Hi Jeanne, I have large hands and had great difficulty finding hooks long enough to feel comfortable, I use, several different brands, often in the same project, this helps with fatigue. The rubber handled Bates hooks are good and still available. I use rubber pencil grips on my tulips to reduce the rubbing. I have 2 furls that sit in my storage due to their weight. Great review.

[@denisebriese6414]

Love Susan Bates as well! I think it depends on yarn which hook I will use. The Susan Bates with theLind soft handle still available at Michaels 2.99!

[@s.p.blacstone3988]

Jeanne, Thank You so much for your hook reviews! I am sure you have saved me $$'s and frustration too! Cheers!

[@beckydavis2252]

Nice review of different hooks. I use mainly Susan Bates aluminum hooks. I hold my hook with the pencil grip. Don't care for other hooks. But, I really appreciate your showing us all of threshold different hooks. Thank-you for sharing your thoughts about this subject today.

[@EvieO1950]

Agree with everything you said except about the large clovers with the plastic head. I don’t find them to glide through the yarn like the metal tip ones. I tried wax paper but ended up using $3 Yarnology plastic hooks instead. The Furls are pretty but not the best to work with and not worth the price in my opinion. Thanks for doing the review!!

[@conley1205]

Glad to see that you did not get hurt by the tornados and you are safe.

[@catmahome7071]

Great review! If you like the Susan Bates hooks, Knit Picks has beautiful laminated birch hooks that crochet like them. In Caspian (blues/greens), Radiant, (reds, purples), Mosaic (set only in rainbow).

[@myturkishangoracatmeonkitty]

I learned with a Susan Bates. I prefer that type (pointed tip & flat head) constructed hook to all the others I have. I'm not that crazy about the round tip hooks. But that's just me. But I have decided to try a couple of Clover hooks.

[@skatpak2967]

i dont have any name brands...im not a brand person.. i am currently using a rosewood hook..and i just love it..i think ill buy more of these..thanks for the review..take care Jeanne

[@Danceswithfishes]

Hello. Thank you so much for the review. I wanted to love the Tulip (I'm a knife holder), but the bump, or thumb rest, actually hurts my thumb 😢 I love the Clover Amour, but also the Clover Soft touch, which are light as air (great for my wrists). Thank you for saving me money. I was ready to splurge on the Furls.

[@jojogeee1]

I agree with your review. My Clovers are the only hooks I will use!

[@fancydeer]

I love that you show the boye handle I use that handle all the time, it's fantastic. I've also never heard a negative review on the furls hooks, I'm glad to hear a review from someone who spent their own money and wasn't gifted these hooks.