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Crochet hooks for yarn lovers

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Sue Pearson

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.

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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 slimmer, but very comfortable in my hand. The geek in my loves that the red-handled range has red metal hooks to match.

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