The Ultimate Showdown: Ophire vs. Furls - Who Will Hook You In? @ophireco

[@karenlago-fairey8513]

I’m so glad you talked about the furls yarn…..I thought it was me! the splitting drove me to distraction.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Uggh I really hated that yarn!! Leaved the colors but the texture...Blech! 😆🤣

[@karenlago-fairey8513]

@@Kimberly_Knit4Brains same. It makes me kinda sad.

[@o0oTyPow]

I love Ophire hooks! I love how they do birthstone hooks!

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Me too!!! I may even have to get more than my birth month 🙃 😅 XX Kim

[@o0oTyPow]

@@Kimberly_Knit4Brains I got the pick n choose set and got Feb. March. and October for my birthday (march)and my daughters. I ended up selling my Furls.

[@katzwhite5962]

I find that the hook head of the furls hook is too sharp and splits the yarn. The crochet hook is also too big/long for my small hands and is a bit cumbersome. My crochet work was not flowing. I had to keep stopping as yarn kept slipping off the hook. A pretty hook but difficult to use. I bought a 2nd hook and had the same issues. So I'm back to using the Clover Amour hooks which suit me very well. Crocheting with them us a dream. Would like to try the Ophire but I'm worried it might be the same as the furls. I live in UK🇬🇧 so delivery will be pricey. Thank you for the review. I had the same issues you had when I tried to use the furls.

[@sandygrogg1203]

You did a really nice comparison and I enjoyed watching it. I love hook reviews. I have four girls odyssey, but I really love my tulips, my clovers, and my nitpicks laminated wood hooks. My hands are child size so the big long hooks with the big long shaft are not for me, no matter how pretty they are, and I think we will agree that they are pretty. Thanks again for the review and comparison, Sandy from Cincinnati.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Hi Sandy (from Cincinnati) :) Thank you so much for your comments! I'm glad you found my review helpful! ;) XX Kim

[@annette22177]

Thank you so much for sharing this video I just ordered a couple ophire hooks can't wait to get them you are so sweet and honest, I really enjoy watching you and all your great ideas

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

You are so welcome! And thank you for your kind comments! XX Kim

[@viktoriyayatsenko2567]

I love ophire hooks! They are much more comfortable than furls hooks and the price is better.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

I totally agree!! XX Kim

[@claudiafromgermany1674]

I will have to give these hooks a try. Thank you.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

You should!! I really love them!

[@annette22177]

I just ordered some ophire hooks, but your right about furls hooks

[@soulpatch59]

I LOVE the pug behind you on the wall!!

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Thank you!! That is a painting of my "Molly Girl" she passed this past November. I love having her memory close to me. :)

[@KraftiKimi]

I have crocheted for 50yrs , my mom longer!! My mom and I have found the Ophire hooks compared to Clover are NOT the same size! We tested the I and J hooks and nope! The ophire hook is bigger, and stitches are bigger as well. Disappointed 😞

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

@KraftiKimi oh that's a shame. I'm sorry!!! Maybe it's because they are nit mass produced. Maybe reach out to the company and see what they say. It hasn't been my experience but I'm sorry...thats frustrating.

[@katzwhite5962]

I'm so glad I read this. I find furls difficult to crochet with so wanted to try the Ophire. Think I will stick to my Clover Amour hooks that I've always used.

[@nildamager1649]

Great review. Thanks

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

You are most welcome!!! I still love them!!

[@dawnandhallahavingfun5313]

I got my first Furls and its hard to use. The yarn keeps falling off the hook. The other thing I noticed is Furls size M hook is put as an 8mm while an 8mm for everyone else is an L. I also like the colors better on the Ophire.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Hi Dawn, 👋 I totally agree with you on all counts!! I will be adding more colors to my Ophire collection! XX Kim

[@katzwhite5962]

I too find furls hard to use. It splits the yarn, yarn slips off the hook, it is too big for my small hands and is way too cumbersome. The tension is all wrong when I use the furls. I thought perhaps I had a faulty hook regards the splitting of the yarn so I bought another. But I had the same issues. So I have reverted to my Clover Amour hooks which I have always used.

[@debmorgaina3913]

I prefer the Ophire hooks. I also like the Daiz crochet hooks on Amazon but I always go back to my tulips. Nice review ❤

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Hi Deb, I'm with you! I still love my Tulip hooks, but for resin hooks, I really love these Ophire. I'll look at the ones you mentioned, thank you! XX Kim

[@dianneepps4512]

I’ve tried tulip and clover, I like the clover handles better. The thumb bump on tulip hurts my thumb. Other than that the hooks are basically the same.

[@missbeans]

​@dianneepps4512 same here, I tried both Clover Amour and Tulip Etimo. Both excellent hooks. I just prefer the shape of the Amour handle, it's more comfortable for my hand. The Tulip shape was flatter and less round. I was really hoping to like the Tulip better, because the Amour colors are so bad 😂 I wanted the Etimo pinks! But I had to go for comfort over aesthetics in the end lol. I do with that Ophire would make smaller hooks in the same size/shape as the Amours! They are way too big for me as they are now.

[@ClaireAJW]

Ahh I’m so sad - went to order an ophire hook and as I’m in England it will cost me £18 delivery 😢☹️

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

oh I'm so sorry Claire. Love Crafts has some wonderful hooks, and I'm sure there are some local artisans in the UK! :) XX Kim

[@marshaflorom730]

I have both as well!! Thanks!!

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Great! I love them both too!

[@livnpeaceful]

Thank you for this video. I was looking at the Ophires and could not quite decide. I think I will give them a shot…ESPECIALLY since my Furls hook snapped and broke 😡. Pretty much done with them. Great review…looking forward to the next. 😊

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

You are so welcome! I had the same issue with my Furls! I think you will LOVE Ophire!! XX Kimberly

[@helikas-y2l]

If your hook snaps you get a new one… just contact the customer service:)

[@kristaldriver]

When the founder of Furls stepped down, the new ladies decided to change the way hooks are made and manufacturer…they released this on a video Or a live they did. I’ve bought many of the original Furls and some of the new Furls hooks. I’m not a fan of their new hooks. I don’t like the inline head and they don’t seem as ergonomic any longer. I just bought a full set of Ophire and I’m hoping they will be everything I want and need. I agree with you….but I’d like to know which Furls hooks you’re using in this video An old original hook or the ones produced by the new owners????

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

WOW! This is great information Krista, thank you so much for sharing this background!! I don't know which "version" I have, but this is great history. Personally, I'm still in love with the Ophire Resin hooks (over Furls) but I have become a big fan of the Furls Streamline Metal hooks! XX Kimberly

[@india1422]

If you want a great crochet hooks try the Addi ergonomic hooks. They are amazing

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Oh thanks India!! I'll check them out!

[@claudiafromgermany1674]

I bought the Addi ergonomic hooks. Do not like them because the metal part is way too short for me. Someone told me that they have another version with a longer metal part now. Addi swing maxi

[@katinthehat_81]

Today, i was able to find that both furls and ophireco have oops hooks listed for sale. I bought sets of both.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Oh me too!!!! Very exciting!!!

[@annette22177]

Thank you for doing this video I didn't even know about the ophire hooks I am going to order some I have alot of furl hooks and your right about everything, so thank you very much

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your comment Annette! I really think you will LOVE the Ophire hooks! They are truly my GO TO hooks now!! XX Kim

[@anitastevens-davis8826]

I'm a new subscriber ( heard about you from Juan) and I agree with you about the hooks. I have several Furls hooks but don't use them. I am using Ommi hooks and still searching.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Hi Anita! Welcome!! Have you tried the Ophire hooks? The resin are my favorites (using one at this very moment!) Thanks for your comment! Kim

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Both companies are having BIG SALES today on their "seconds" hooks!! Check them out(great deals) ophireco.com/?sca_ref=5235540.6PEj1Rai7x

[@pamelaparham5489]

Thank you for the review! I was bummed when I wasn't able to get a Furls Odyssey hook as metal hooks are my favorite. I like my Clovers, but I like the bigger handles on the Furls. I may give these Ophires a look. And off the crochet hook topic, what is the acrylic/wool yarn with the red, blue, and gray you are using in your review?

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Glad I could help Pamela! I'm using my Ophire hooks everyday now and I'm loving them even more! The yarn I'm using (and you'll see more in the coming weeks) is by Katia yarn. It's called "Azteca" (I got it on sale). Here's the link www.katia.com/us/azteca-wool-acrylic-lilac-grey-yarn-7832?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2KitBhCIARIsAPPMEhIIz4GthNx0hz6qt-Fz5whGYfGscmbfAoRrhrQ8u3m6hZfbER3I5b4aAm9tEALw_wcB

[@pamelaparham5489]

@@Kimberly_Knit4Brains Thank you!!

[@kathyd7506]

Have you tried the Daiz hooks, and if so what did you think? I got a few and don’t care for them at all but they look just like your Ophire ones here so I hesitate to order those. I normally use Clover Amore and even a knock off version of those, which I love just as much. I also like my Prym hooks but just for cotton.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Hi Kathy! I haven't tried the Daiz hooks, I'll look into those! I do LOVE my Prym hooks, I've used them on cotton and natural fibers, and they are wonderful!

[@sw33tnycandy]

Thank you for this in deph review! I've checked for Ophire but was wondering how it compared to a furls which I honestly didn't like as the heads is too long for my crochet style. Furls causes my loops to be pulled creating drag. They are super smooth but also very fragile. I would hope Ophire is sturdier.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

You are so welcome! I have done several side by side comparisons between Ophire and Furls...Ophire resin hooks continue to WOW me when compared to Furls resin hooks...they are much sturdier and the head of the Ophire hooks is what really made the difference for me (and Ophire is less expensive than the Furls). You can check out Ophire here and try them for yourself ;) ophireco.com/?sca_ref=5235540.6PEj1Rai7x

[@annette22177]

Thank you for sharing

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

They are my everyday hooks now!!

[@elaineyakatan2310]

Hi Kimberly. I am looking for the link to Ophir!

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

ophireco.com/?sca_ref=5235540...​

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Hi Elaine! I just included here, but it's also up in the comments😁🥰

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Did you find it? ophireco.com/?sca_ref=5235540...​

[@Brinalea1031]

If my stitches split I am going to redo them not leave them.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

That's a great option for sure!!

[@elizabethburnett2486]

Ommi crochet hooks

[@Anne5440_]

Barbie hooks have been gone for days. I have both brands and like ophire better myself. I don't care about the Barbie hooks, hate pink to begin with. Furls hooks are to expensive for my budget. I heard about Omni hooks and will order some of those to try. Their price is lower than the ophire so I want to compare them.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Hi Anne!! I was afraid they would be sold out. Thank yiu for your comment, I am really LOVING the Ophire hooks. I'll be getting more sizes! XX Kim

[@annette22177]

I did get some ophire hooks and I really like them alot so thank you for letting me know about them

[@sandygrogg1203]

You did a really nice comparison and I enjoyed watching it. I love hook reviews. I have four girls odyssey, but I really love my tulips, my clovers, and my nitpicks laminated wood hooks. My hands are child size so the big long hooks with the big long shaft are not for me, no matter how pretty they are, and I think we will agree that they are pretty. Thanks again for the review and comparison, Sandy from Cincinnati.

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Thanks for watching! and thank you for your kind words. I'm very glad that my video was informative for you! :) XX Kim

[@katzwhite5962]

I too have small hands and I've tried using the furls but they are too big, too long and too cumbersome. I thought it was me. The yarn kept slipping off the hook and my crochet wasn't flowing. I kept stopping and starting. The hook head is too sharp so it splits the yarn. I bought another hook as thought the 1st was faulty and had the same issues. I've always used Clover Amour hooks and have no problems with them. Crocheting with them is a dream.