Tulip VS Amour Hook Set Review with Maggie Weldon

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[@jordynlynn8811]

Just a note on the different sizing: The Tulip etimo rose set (also the solid pink set) and the Clover Amour have different sizing. The Clover Amour are American sizing, and the Tulip Etimo rose are Japanese sizing, so the mm sizing is different, at least in the smaller hooks. Also, the Etimo rose set does not have an "f" hook. The Etimo Rose set contains the following mm hooks: 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0. The Clover Amour contains 2.25, 2.75, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0. I don't know how much difference this info will make to many crocheters, if any, as we do not all crochet to the same gauge anyway, but I wanted to note the difference all the same. The gray handled, gold shaft set of Tulip Etimo does come in American sizing that correspond to the Clover Amour sizing.

[@levikendrick3455]

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[@terrellkristopher3091]

@Levi Kendrick Try Flixzone. Just google for it =)

[@valkiernan8306]

With my arthritis I love love love my clover amour hooks... After using my Armour hooks since they came out, and after a while the Armour hooks molds to your thumb, for a nice grip.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

A-mour...not Armour...there aren't 2Rs in amour...french for "love"!

[@mariedixon9082]

This may have already been noted but it's A-M-O-U-R not A-'R'-M-O-U-R. Amour as in love in French not armour as in what a a knight would wear. They are pronounced differently.

[@lillicroche]

A knight would wear an "armure" :-)

[@sandygrogg1203]

Andrea Marie McCoy yes..at least get your pronunciation correct.

[@sherrycowgirl2958]

This is just my opinion, we all have one. I have been using the gray Tulip Etimo hooks for years. I love them, you can definitely crochet longer. I love how smooth the hooks are and the gray set does have the American Letters as well as the size on them. I love them so much I actually bought the pink set about a year and a half ago. The difference between the gray and the pink is the sizes. The left side of the pink set is the smaller hooks. They go from 2 to 6. in size. The gray set goes from 3,25 to 8. Since I have been using these sets, I prefer them over all others. If you crochet a lot, it's what I do to make a living, I would highly recommend them. They are sleek, fit perfectly in your hand and I can crochet 8 hours a day. I have used Clover, I don't particulary care for them but agree with Maggie, it's just a matter or choice and of course the cost. Sherry

[@maggiescrochet1522]

Hi Sherry, Jen here - I prefer the Tulip hooks as well. I have tried all sorts of them and keep going back to those. I still say both brands are awesome! :)

[@rygregory]

I definitely prefer the Clover Amour hooks. I have bigger hands and I feel the Clovers have slippier shaft with the brushed aluminum than my Tulips do. However, I don’t know how credible this review is since she kept on calling them “armors” from the beginning. How hard is it to say (Clover) Amour?

[@brookeolenar2318]

I live in the United States and only use metric because I once made a blanket on a g 4.00 and lost it bought another one from a different brand and didn't realize they were g 4.50 so after a oddly shaped blanket I started using metric only.I'm happy to say I've never had a problem since.

[@SpiritBear12]

Exactly! 4mm is 4mm no mater what company makes the hook. The letter sizes however can vary quite a bit and is not an accurate system of hook size. I'm also in the U.S.

[@vegangelist]

Absolutely! The entire lettering system is goofy and doesn't quantify a dang thing!

[@matildarei]

The letter system never made sense to me. Millimeters make sense.

[@sandygrogg1203]

Brooke Olenar I kniw... That G Hook can be a couple of different actual sizes...and not every set even has one...it’s crazy.

[@karenupshall6356]

Thanks for the review. I am hoping to get the Tulip set this weekend. I guess they can't put the American letters on them because other countries in the world also buy them and they don't need those letters.

[@vintageitem2903]

My US version of the Etimo hook set with the gold aluminum is amazing. The hooks are so lightweight and with my arthritis, is an absolute pleasure to hook with! The pointier head makes a difference as well. I’m going to buy the lavender set of smaller hooks with the US sizes next. Tulip needles are also superior!

[@CJ-ho1eu]

I still have my first Clover set my parents bought me when we were in Japan. Still in the original case except the needle and scissor. I don’t use them much.

[@sweetmylestones738]

@ EM D I agree with you 100% why do people need to point out peoples flaws? Like its really important! She took the time out to do this video be thankful...

[@sandygrogg1203]

Just because she took the time to make a video, doesn’t necessarily make it a good one.

[@dianneepps4512]

I have two sets of the clover amour, I love that the hooks are in colors, I know that the brown is my J hook and the Green is my I. I love the smoothness of the hooks and the grip, I have some wrist issues, so the bigger handle is better for me. In fairness i have not used the tulip hook, but will buy one to compare.

[@AllenArt64]

I have the Tulip Etimo Reds and the Clover Amour hooks. The Clovers are definitely the superior hooks, especially if you're a knife holder. If you're a pencil holder, then the Tulips may or may not work out better for you. What I find with the Tulip hooks is that the chin of the hook sticks out just far enough to snag the previous row sometimes (I'm a knife holder) and cause pulls. The chin of the clover hook is tucked in more toward the shaft. The Clovers glide better as well IMVHO.

[@MarinaOvejero]

Hi. I tried the hooks aluminum, metal and clover. Definitely I prefer crochet needles Clover

[@deniemarie5010]

Thanks for the review. I'm planning on buying a set and this review has helped in my decision. Although other web-sites are half (or more than half) less than your sites price. I will have to purchase elsewhere, sorry.

[@ればーとり]

I like both. As you know, Clover is the most popular and the biggest company for knitters and crocheters in Japan and they invented lots of nice things such as Takumi knitting needles. On the other hand, Tulip is not as big as Clover but it was originally a Japanese sewing needles company and the sewing operators have been worshipping it because of the quality of its needles. So Tulip needles must be super nice and durable as its price.

[@maggiescrochet1522]

Hello! We absolutely love both brands! :)

[@ればーとり]

+Maggies Crochet nice:) but I like Hamanaka Hooks the most lol. much cheaper and the grip is shaped triangle.

[@maggiescrochet1522]

We have never used those hooks. We will have to keep an eye out for them. :)

[@Makapida]

Letter sizes are mainly used in the States. Their conversion in mm comes from the size in imperial, which gives in between sizes compared to mm set. Convenient if you are a metric user...

[@sandygrogg1203]

The metric numbers are the same everywhere, so you really woukd not need to write letters on your pretty pink Tulips... Just keep a conversion chart handy. I use Susan Bates metal hooks, and love them.. My hands are very small, so I don’t feel the need for hooks with any kind of handle.. Thanks for the review. 03-12-20 I have switched from my beloved Susan Bates hooks to Clover hooks... I have been using my Clovers for a while now, snd love, love, love them, They fit my small hands perfectly, and since I have serious vision issues, the fact that each size has its own assigned color is very helpful. Furthermore, the sizes are actually carved into the handles... They will never disappear!

[@sandygrogg1203]

Man, those prices are way out of line...especially for the Clovers. I love my Clover Amours... I thunk most if your criticism ps are in your imagination...

[@KikiaVilla]

I bought the Tulip Pink Set and on the back of the box that it all came in was a little chat converting mm, letters and so forth so I cut it out and taped it to the inside of my kit. Problem Solved!

[@maggiescrochet1522]

Ilza! That is a brilliant solution! We'll keep that in mind for the future!

[@sandygrogg1203]

ilza Villarreal Very good idea!

[@Leahschoice1]

I don't understand why these crochet hooks sets are so expensive?

[@vegangelist]

I got my pink tulip etimo set on Amazon for about 90. Ten hooks for 90 is 9 dollars per hook. For a premium, amazing hook, that's not expensive at all. Especially when you consider how comfy they are! On top of that, you get the gorgeous case, plus scissors and needles. Good luck finding any other premium hooks for that cheap. Clover hooks are really nice but they aren't as premium as tulip.

[@sandraleyland8748]

I want to know about the hooks not the cases and not the boxes they come in

[@yolandatrullinger5461]

Do you not carry any Tunisian Crochet Hooks with connectors?

[@siegeldude1]

search online You can definitly find them cheaper!!!!

[@sandygrogg1203]

Audrie Siegel The prices quoted here are way more than usual. I know I osid a lot less for my Clovers.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

"Armer" crochet hooks? Aren't they "A- moor"...spelled "Amour". The Rose set doesn't have all US sizes as it's a Japanese market set.

[@peach3611]

Michael's have Clover hooks sets for about. $74.00 if you have a coupon ... Even cheaper. I will one day try the Tulip hooks but I've been using Clover. Love them, very light weight and smooth even when using cotton yarn.

[@sandygrogg1203]

Peach I hsve sevrn Clovers now... I bought them one or two at a time.. Amazon often has them on sale for under four bucks, and Joann’s coupons help.

[@peach3611]

Thanks

[@Hopeflowtz]

Are they Susan Bates type hooks or Boye style?

[@ifyouseekamylife]

Armour is the English spelling of armor... So it is a real word. Ever heard of knight in shining armor/ armour? But, yeah, the lady made a mistake in pronouncing "amour." Humans make mistakes.

[@CharityHastings]

It's amore, not armor

[@sandygrogg1203]

Charity Hastings actuslly, it’s amour..

[@luanne115]

is there a difference between the pink and the gray tulip hooks?

[@maggiescrochet1522]

Hi Luanne, I believe the only difference in the hooks is the color! The pink ones are the "Rose" line. On our website, we sell both colors as single hooks and in sets. Hope this helps!

[@jordynlynn8811]

Yes there is. The larger sizes (g-j) are the same sizes in both sets, but in the smaller sizes, the sizes are slightly different. In the pink set, the mm sizes are 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5, whereas in the grey set they are 2.25, 2.75, 3.25, 3.5, and 3.75. They are close in mm sizing, but not exact. The only one that is exact is the 3.5 (American E). There is no "F" in the rose set. We all crochet differently as far as gauge, so it may or may not make much of a difference. Hope this helps.

[@vegangelist]

I don't notice a difference between the two (other than that the grey set has American sizing and the pink does not) but a friend who also has both sets (pink and gray) swears that they feel slightly different (she had been using the grays for awhile before she got the pinks too). I started with the pink, love them, and haven't noticed the gray ones being much different.

[@bleusilver990]

But I must say I like the armour set better.

[@maggiescrochet1522]

We simply cannot decide which is our favorite. We keep going back and forth between the two brands. :)

[@sandygrogg1203]

I love my Clovers, but woukd be happy to try a Tulip. You never know...

[@jackiejones6743]

Amour - not Armor!

[@bethh3916]

Is the case available separately for the Amour crochet hooks?

[@maggiescrochet1522]

+Beth H Hi Beth! Unfortunately it must be purchased as a set through our site - we do not have the cases only.

[@bethh3916]

Thanks, Maggie. I think I will design and make one. I found the most awesome quilted fabric that will work great. I will make one that can be rolled up and tied with a ribbon. Enjoy your site! Have a great day.

[@maggiescrochet1522]

Beth H That's awesome! We would love to see what you come up with!

[@stefanieleale1]

are the tulip hooks rubber or plastic??

[@maggiescrochet1522]

Hi Stefanie, The actual hook part is metal. The handles are an elastomer compound - a little softer than plastic, but a little harder than rubber. Pretty much everyone I know finds them very comfortable - hope that helps!

[@angelabailennavarro5016]

cuanto vale agujas de crochet color?

[@Mzdiana82]

Thanks for the tutorial. I'm American but don't use the American Standard I am use to the metric system instead. The USA is the only Country that doesn't use the metric system, we're behind the rest of the world.

[@maggiescrochet1522]

You're welcome!

[@bleusilver990]

I have both and they are the same.

[@vegangelist]

bleu silver have to agree to disagree. I have both sets and I can say, emphatically, that they are NOT the same. The biggest difference, for me, on top of the fact that the tulips are SMOOTHER, is the the handles are different. Clovers are longer but the tulips are more ergonomic (because they have a thumb indent, which drops your thumb into a more natural position).

[@altpapapi]

Millimeters is all you need to know.

[@angelabailennavarro5016]

que bonito eso 😊☺

[@juanbernal6753]

I wish i can have that

[@belantww]

It's AMOUR, (French word for love), not armour, which means... Well, nothing. It's not a real word.

[@julietait4644]

You're correct in that it is Amour, but since when is Armour not a real word?!

[@Frohds14]

Sorry, but my inner Monk... It's Amour and not armour. Amour is french for Love, you speak it a. muːʁ and not ɑːr.mɚ