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Crochet hooks and accessories for yarn lovers
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items I work with yarn all the time, in many different ways, one of which is crochet. I have tried a wide range of hooks, both standard and Tunisian, and I've tried to list my thoughts here. There is never any need to go out and buy a complete set of hooks in any range - you might find you stick to mainly two or three types of yarn and so only need to buy the appropriate hooks as you need them. I've also included the accessories that I use the most often.
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Crochet Hooks
Accessories
Crochet Hooks
Ergonomic crochet hooks - the ones with the shaped handle. These are generally reported to be kinder on your hand if you crochet for long periods.
These Knit Pro hooks are at the more affordable end of the market. The handles are comfortable but, if used for a long time, the plastic can become a little sticky.
Knit Pro Crochet Hooks
These are the hooks I use most often. A little more expensive, but stand up to heavy use and are very comfortable.
Amour Crochet Hooks - Clover USA
I so wanted to love these. These are beautiful hooks but I only have one in my collection as this style of hook doesn't fit comfortably in my hand. My hands are small, and these are long hooks - they just don't work for me.
Furls Crochet Hooks
Interchangeable Tunisian hooks are perhaps the most versatile. Choose the hook size and attach a cable with a stopper. It means you can crochet a much wider item before turning.
Tunisian Crochet Hook - KnitPro
I have a set of these, and they are beautiful. Lovely to work with, unless you are using dark yarn. The tool to tighten the cables and end stopper is the most user-friendly of all the methods I've tried.
Tunisian Crochet Hooks - Lantern Moon
When I want to use a double-ended Tunisian crochet hook, I use these acrylic ones. They are long enough to pick up a rhythm, the yarn runs smoothly over them, and there isn't the fuss of managing cables, making them my choice for a holiday or travel project.
Tunisian Crochet Hooks - KnitPro Trendz
These are a relatively inexpensive double ended hook to try. The wood feels nice in your hand, but the shorter length means that you will have to turn more often, disrupting the rhythm of the stitches.
Pony Maple Double-Ended Crochet Hook Set
The Tulip Etimo hooks are, in my opinion, very similar to the Clover Amour hooks that form the bulk of my collection. I have a Tulip in pink and in red. The thumb rest is a little more pronounced than the Clover, and the handles are a fraction slimme...
Tulip Etimo Red Crochet Hook W/Cushion Grip-3.75mm
Accessories
These are the accessories that I use most often when I'm crocheting.
Nobody enjoys working a gauge swatch, but it is often very important to do so. I've found this tool to be very handy, and it's easy to count off the stitches and rows.
Clover Swatch Ruler & Needle Gauge, White
I have a small collection of wooden yarn bowls, some second-hand, some handmade. I prefer wood to ceramic, and find these bowls useful when I'm working with a large cake of yarn. Always check the size of the bowl before you buy.
Amazon.com: Yarn Bowls Wooden
I wasn't sure if this would be useful, but I bought one anyway. I love it. It easily holds a 100g ball of yarn and gently spins to release the yarn while you crochet. I have mine on a table, so it is slightly higher than my hands when I'm crocheting,...
Magnetic Pendulum Yarn Holder Set
I have a lot of stitch markers, some I make myself, but these are the most practical, especially for very detailed work.
Bulb Pin Locking Stitch Markers - Bright - Wool Warehouse
I find these spring clips really useful for holding two pieces of crochet together while I work the join.
Amazon.com: Sewing Clips For Quilting
Blocking your work is essential for a good finish, and I usually wet block then pin out with these T pins. I pin out onto those thick jigsaw play mat pieces that are aimed at children, so I can make the mat the best shape for the piece I am blocking.
KnitIQ Stainless Steel T-Pins for Blocking
I had been putting off buying one of these, but eventually decided that I'd like to try one to wind my leftover yarns into usable cakes. I bought this one because (a) I have Knit Pro items already that I like and (b) the price seemed reasonable. It's worked by hand, rather than an electric model, and I love it. This is my new favourite thing. I sorted out all of my waste yarn into a gradient, joined the lengths and then wound them onto this to make yarn cakes. Fabulous.
KNIT PRO Ball Winder - Assortment Product