I have tried a ton of hooks trying to find my special hook. FYI: you can donate hooks to children at school that has a stitching club, Girl Scouts or even nursing homes. All of which take yarn you don’t want as well. I have donated all of mine to a school club and Girl Scouts after giving a set to my niece.

I started to crochet on 12/31/2022 , and a couple of weeks later, I bought the Yarniss crochet hooks. I have been using nothing but those hooks since then, and I thought that they worked well. Well, I watched your video 3 days ago and went out immediately to Joanna's and used my 50% coupon for the last set of Clover Hooks in stock. I am currently crocheting my first sweater, I have timed myself with my Yarniss hooks, and I average <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="635">10:35</a> minutes per row on my sleeve. With my clover hooks, I average <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="405">6:45</a>!! I am shocked! I appreciate your video!!

The clover amor are my favorites too! They don’t bother the arthritis in my hands, super smooth, the soft handle holds up better than others I’ve tried. Soft spot in my heart for those hooks!

i bought the yarniss hooks myself, and it's fantastic personally. It's so comfortable to crochet with and all the sizes are great! What I did for them was literally wash/wipe the metal part with some wipes or just water. Mine came with some sort of almost tacky layer? It was weird, but after doing it it went away

Your crochet hook review was interesting. My favorite and only hook didn't make your list - Boye. Started with the Boye and will always stay with the Boye. It's sleek and slender and glides through my fingers like a dream. I don't have a death grip on my hook and wouldn't be able to work with all the modern ergonomic shaped hooks available on the market today.

Yarniss is a perfect beginner’s set imo! it’s the set i started with and i couldn’t tell that the metal dragging was an issue until i had committed to crochet enough to upgrade to Clover Amours - without the comparison of a really smooth hook i couldn’t tell it was a problem! i highly recommend Yarniss for beginners bc it gives you everything you need and speed isn’t as much of an issue for beginners

Choosing a hook is so subjective. I have tried the prym and I really don’t like the way they feel in my hands and they are too long. My daughter has larger hands and she has used it some. The drag sometimes bothers me but I haven’t noticed it much with the set of yarnis. The shape of the hook is of utmost importance to me. The prym and all the bates hooks have that crook in the hook that hangs up every time I try to make a stitch. I don’t use them. I know you love the Furls, but they are way too big for me to grip. I lean on old standbys like clover amour, soft touch and yarnology by Hobby lobby.

Underrated! I’ve been crocheting for 5 months and you’re really good at teaching. I SUPER love how you talk during your videos. Your videos make me feel inspired and they never make me bored! Thank you for putting your time and effort when making your videos! I’ve learned new ideas and advices from you! Thank you so much ❤❤❤

I got a set of Clover Amore for my birthday and they came in yesterday. I am in love.

I bought the Yarnis set when I first started learning crochet a few years ago. At the time I really like the set and found no problem with it. Then I learned more and decided to upgrade to a Tulip Etimo set. When I first tried it I was amazed at how the stitches moved like butta!! So smooth! It was a tremendous difference. I would recommend the Yarnis set for someone maybe who just wants to try out crochet to see if they like it. I also love the Clover as well. I never understood about the smoothness till I got these nicer ones. It was amazing.

The second set that you tried I have. At first the hooks were very grabby. So I used an alcohol swab on them. It removed that tacky feel. I love this set. Once I got the hook cleaned off they worked great.

I was gifted a set of the Yarniss hooks and I love them. They did come with some roughness, but I think it's a coating of some kind because with use the metal smooths out making them my favorite hooks that I use on a daily basis.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="886">14:46</a> it’s really interesting to see and hear other people preferences. For certain yarns and certain projects I actually like a little drag. It does slow me down, but that’s a good thing for me sometimes because when I start going too fast I make mistakes. The drag forces me to think about what I’m doing. I especially love it for sugar n cream yarn. It just slides all over the place on my smooth metal hooks and makes it harder to work with. With my Prym hooks, I have so much more control of the yarn. I just love that we have so many options and there is really a hook for every person and every type of project!

Susan Bates was my first hook. And I have tons of them and love them.

I'm so glad the Clover Amour hooks ranked #1. They are my absolute favorite. I recently purchased the packaged set , but just wish they came with a case. I looked for a nice case to store them in and didn't find one that fit the bill, so ended up sewing a zipper case with sleeves to hold the hooks and an accessory pouch built in. Have you ever done a video on storage solutions for hooks?

I literally gasped when you said you didn’t like Susan Bates! I really enjoyed your review of the hooks.

I'm still a crochet noob, and my Amazon cheap'n cheerful full set of any crochet hook I will ever need, or not need, works well for me. But, I don't know any better until/unless I treat myself to some expensive ones. While I'm learning, the set I have is perfect. I also think it's great that we all have completely different likes, needs, and dislikes, otherwise we'd all be after the same equipment which would be a nightmare! Thank you for this review. Your enthusiasm is really uplifting, which is why I started crochet in the first place - the feel good factor 🥰

I have the Prym hooks, and I love them, and you're right, they do seem to smooth out over time. I also have a couple of the Clover Amour hooks, and they're so good. I actually have a differing opinion of the soft touch! Yes, it's flat and really solid, but the one I got is SO SMOOTH it's at least as smooth as my Amour hooks, and I can crochet so fast with it, it's mindblowing.

I am SO late to this party but I wanted to drop in and thank you! I learned to crochet when I was a kid but only recently started making it a hobby. I ran across your videos yesterday, this one in particular has been a GAME CHANGER! I have been using basically those exact hooks in the multi pack from Amazon never realizing that the hook actually makes a difference. So, today I took my happy self to Michael's and purchased my very first Clover Amour....it has changed my life. This newbie with achy wrists thanks you! ❤

I typically don't choose the "one handle, several heads" sets because I usually have lots of WIPS going at the same time (and I keep the hook with the project so I don't change sizes mid-project). I agree that the wooden, plastic, and resin hooks are annoying with wool and standard acrylic, but when I work with a slippery yarn like silk or a satin- finish manufactured yarn, I appreciate the extra control that the non-metal hooks provide.

Watched this video and immediately ordered the Clover Amour. Shockingly they arrived just a few hours later. I didn't even know it can be this much more pleasant to crochet! The hooks are so smooth, the handles are so soft, I'm very happy with my purchase! Thank you so much!

My personal favorite hooks are the set of Etimo tulip hooks that my husband bought me several years ago for Christmas,no more wrist pain like I got using metal hooks. I also have a steel hook that belonged to my great grandmother it's not used it's just a treasure😊❤

I asked for crochet supplies to start out in December for Christmas and it’s the best decision I’ve made. I just love your videos and content. You’ve been so helpful on my journey so far so thank you❤️❤️

I put rubbery pencil covers from Dollar tree on my OG old fashioned metal hooks. Perfect.

i really love prym. they get smoother over time. it’s my favorite ❤

Just a little FYI for anyone wanting the Clover Amour crochet hook set. Joanne's has them for $87.99. They price matched Amazon's price. I used a 50% off coupon and got them for around $22.00.

I LOVE your reviews and appreciate the time you put into letting us know what's best and what's worse!! I've learned so much from all of your videos including how to do amigurumi 😊 and have made several differnt animals and a doll. Thank you!!

Just brilliant… you put such a lot of work and energy into your videos Elise and I and at least 14k others appreciated it ❤️

I do love the Clover Amour and Furls Odyssey hooks also. I do have a Furls Streamline that works very nicely. I bought it on a whim as it’s a “flawed” second. The flaw is in the coloring of the resin the hook is made of. I paid a little less than the regular retail but still received a very nice hook that has a nice feel in my hand and is very smooth to crochet with.

I have used the Clover Amour hooks almost as soon as they came out and I love them. I was using one as I was watching your video. I agree with the number 1 ranking.

Just as I thought that my number one would be the Tulip Etimo (Red) in particular, then comes Pyrm which is a great one. Then my love at first yarn over with Clover Amour. Ugh! It is so worth it, so smooth like butter the thumb rest is just so perfect. All thanks to you, I discovered and finally gave in to Clover Amour because I saw your hook recos. :)

I am a Clover Amour girl! I started to crochet with a Boye hook..it got the job done. Next was the Susan Bates & loved them especially the rubber handle ones. Then bought just one Clover and fell in love! Although the full set is pricey..I bought my set with a 60% off coupon from JoAnne’s & have been ‘happily hooking’ ever since 🥰🧶. I did purchase a Furls resin hook (it was just so pretty & on sale) but had a bad experience. My hook had a chip in the hook head, completely unusable. Customer Service was great & sent me a replacement hook at no charge but the hook seems so fragile so I don’t use it at all. I just admire it’s prettiness. I have not tried an Odyssey as I just can’t justify the cost of the hook. I’d rather spend the money on yarn 🤗. Thank you for the great review! 😘🧶

I’m a Susan Bates girl. I love the in-line head. I’ve been tempted to try other hooks (especially ergonomic ones as I’m getting older and starting to have pain in my hands), but I just cannot like a tapered hook. All that said, I loved your video and I love your channel! Thanks for sharing your opinions!

What you are looking for is aluminum hooks. If the hooks are made of steel or another metal, they seem to drag. You are not going to get super smooth crocheting if the hooks are not polished aluminum. You will pay more but they don't aggravate you and they will last possible a lifetime. My go-to hooks are the Clover Etimo with 2nd place going to the orange Clover hooks. I've been a sucker for the very pretty inexpensive Amazon hooks too! They do look pretty in mason jars as decoration in my craft room LOL! Thank you for the video!

Just FYI. My very first set of crochet hooks when I started crocheting again, were the Yarnis set. I noticed was they had a little drag at first , but after hundreds of projects they are very smooth and though I've added many hooks to my collection, these are my go to for big projects 😊

Excellent review. I agree with you on the Clover hook, i really love that buttery smooth shaft. Thank you for putting this together

Clover Amour are my favorites too! Prym do get smoother, but the can be good for very slippery yarn, like bamboo. Good video.

Thank you so much for making this video! It's brought us all here and discussing something we love! My journey has been with Boye, my first brand and I trust them. I enjoy wooden ones, too, I try to have an open mind (: Turning 71, took a break from crocheting, got my passion back!❤🙏

I'm so glad you loved the counting crochet hook so much!! I'm new to crochet and I've wasted so much time losing track of my stitches and rows, so learning that a hook line this existed felt like a dream come true! Because it seemed like such a novelty though, I was kind of skeptical about whether it would actually work in function or if it was just a gimmick, so hearing you put it in your top three really gave me a lot of confidence!

I wasn't sure about buying the set of clover amour so I bought one to try and the stitches are neat and so easy to handle! Thank you! ❤

Clover is my go to for sure!! I tried them once, returned them. Then I ordered them again and I absolutely love them ❤️

I love the clover amor crochet hooks they are so easy to work with. They do not snag up or split the yarn the metal is super smooth too. When I started crocheting I used the old Boyle metal hooks which are very hard on your hands and pulls and snags and splits the yarn. The Clover hooks are the best and feels very good in and comfortable in your hand. I bought mine one at a time over an extended period of time. Anytime I had a coupon at Joann’s or Hobby Lobby I would try and buy a size I didn’t have.

Love the video!!!! I got my hands on the counting crochet hook! I just love it.

Thanks for this video. I had no idea hooks made such a difference. I started crocheting at the end of 2022 and I bought the exact Yarniss set of hooks you reviewed today (and were so disappointed by). I bought some Clover hooks after this video-WOW! Crocheting is so easier with the Clover hooks. I love them. So glad I found your channel and this video.

In my opinion, the crochet hook you like most might be that way because it "fits" the project you are working on. I have found that for certain projects a metal hook is best, but certain others work best with a resin. Some are like and we psych ourselves into liking it because it appeals to everything we WANT to like, and we use it despite the fact it's not perfect. I like your ranking though, Elise. Thank you.

I can't live without my Susan Bates crochet hooks. My crochet just looks better with them. I'm not sure why, but I would give some of these other hooks, just to see how they work for me.

I just love watching you. Honest opinions are the best. Thanks for that.

A recommendation especially with brand new hooks- if they’re catching and squeaking like that off the bat, take sone alcohol wipes if you have them or something similar and scrub down the hook head. Never know what may be there from manufacturing and whatnot. My absolute favorite hook (though they don’t go smaller than a 5mm from what I’ve seen so major bummer for amigurumi) is usually squeaky when you first get it but a few good scrubs and it’s like the perfect texture. Sometimes I find something Clover (I swear the soft touch is worse in this regard than the Amour) can be a bit too smooth and I’ll drop stitches a lot if I’m working fast so I like a bit of grip. But depends on the project and yarn. Sometimes I prefer resin for the light weight and that little bit of grip, sometimes I love the slip of an Amour. But on any material- give it a good scrub. My favorite hook is kind of a Clover Amour copycat made by Hobby Lobby. (Oh, they’re Yarnology and seeing you love the set you have- if you get a chance try these ones! They only sell them single) I think the packaging just says “luxury crochet hook” and there’s several different varieties that say this but these are resin or similar to whatever the material is Clover uses on their larger size hooks and the handles are all multi colored and maybe slightly larger than an Amour with a bit more of a grippy texture (kind of like a Boye ergonomic- a little more squish and grip in your hand than the Amour). It’s like the perfect blend of a lot of hooks. I find the Prym hooks interesting because I have tiny hands and tend to choke up on the hook and hold them way close to the tip (that’s the other thing about the Hobby Lobby hook I mentioned. It’s even shorter than an Amour and probably my shortest hook which may be a major negative for others!) and Prym is considerably longer than pretty much every other hook I have. Hobby Lobby does a dupe of them that’s not quite as good and obnoxiously they also keep the super hard to see sizing thing on the darn thing. I’m really big on experimenting with new hooks because I have relatively significant hand and arm disabilities and I find different hooks can make a radical difference in amount of pain I experience and how long I can work. Some hooks cause me pain within a few minutes or work, that Hobby Lobby hook I love so much I can work with all day long. So massive, massive amount of difference and while I don’t generally recommend any specific hook to folks, whenever I hear people talk about pain or disability issues I always say try lots of hooks! Tulip and particular the resin Furls (don’t think the weight of the wood ones will be a good fit for me because of their weight. I love my Yarnology because it’s so similar to Amour but lighter weight- enough so it makes a difference when working for longer periods. Just wish they did those smaller sizes!) are still on my list of hooks to try. I may have to try that whole Yarnology set too, especially to get the smaller sizes. My current thing I’m looking for- ergonomic steel hooks. I’m kind of getting into working with crochet threads and fingering or lace weight yarns but there’s not a lot of options for the steel hooks and even the smallest of the standard/aluminum hook sizes. (Can you tell I love geeking out over hooks? 😂 Loved this video!)

Wow! All I’ve ever had is the #12 set. I think I will broaden my horizons. Thank you 😊😊😊

I really enjoyed this video: especially learning that I really like Susan Bates hooks 😂. Very much value your opinion so love hearing it even when we differ 😊. Would love to hear prices on them to get an idea of cost associated with each of them too. Thanks for the content!

Elise, You are one of my favorites. No, wait a minute, you are my favorite crochet KZfaqr! I love your projects and the way you teach!

I've been enjoying my tulip but now I'll give the clover a try. Thanks for this great video.

I've been using the Clover Amour for more than six years and I still love them as much as ever. But I also really love my Tulips and Dots. The Clover and Dots are the ones I use the most. I don't care for plastic hooks and the metal ones need to be smooth. A lot of people complain that the Dots hooks aren't smooth, but I haven't had too much of a problem. I had a problem one time of one of the Dots dragging a little, but then I just wiped it down with a microfiber cloth and now it works perfectly. I use them everyday along with my Clovers. I like my Clover Soft Touch is ok IF I am sweaty. The handle is too slippery in my hand. The Bates hooks are ok, but not my favorite. I hate Boye hooks. I have two of the Furls Odyssey hooks that I asked for. Unfortunately, I have a really hard time using them, so they just look pretty with all of my other hooks. I've got the pink handled, gold head Furls.

Fun video! My favorite hooks are the Boye hooks. My Granny taught me with those hooks and I still use them! While the handles are important when evaluating crochet hooks, I like learning about the hook design too. In-line vs tapered, pointed or smooth kind of info. Thanks for another great effort💜💜💜

I love your channel. I learn something valuable every time I watch.

This was so fun to watch Elise, thank you! I love how passionate you got about the hooks 🤣 and that you give a genuine honest opinion - so refreshing! We have a brand here in the UK called Knit Pro which does basic supplies and I have a several of those crochet hooks but I've been waiting to 'upgrade' and looking hard at the Clover Amour (which we can also get here) so you have definitely convinced me and I'm off to order my set! Thank you x

I love watching your videos while crocheting ❤❤❤

I am so glad I started watching your videos! ❤ I had never heard of Furls until then and they are my absolute favorite hooks. It is so disappointing that they are so difficult to get.

The Clover Amour is my absolute favorite hook. I can crochet for hours . Very glad I purchased them 😊

This video was so helpful Im happy I subscribed❤😊

I love my Yarniss…the second set in the cute bag! Mine were very smooth and easy to handle!

I love the Tulip crochet hooks. I got a set on Amazon that are red years ago and still use them all the time. The set I have only goes to 5mm, but they start so small (I think around 1.5mm). I find them great for Amigurumi.

So excited you picked the clover hooks for #1! I love them!

The other day I watched a video you did on the Dollar Tree crochet hooks but I couldn't find that particular video so I thought I'd let you know on this video. I tried the Dollar Tree crochet hooks & I really like them. I was able to find the 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 & 6.5 they really are very nice hooks for 1.25 for 2. I've been Crocheting for over 50 years & I'm pretty partial to my old hooks but decided to give these a try after watching your video. I still haven't tried the yarn put plan too after watching your video on the yarn at Dollar Tree. Thank you for sharing always very helpful information.

I wanted to love the Furls Odyssey hooks. I went berserk and bought about 6 of them. However, I cannot like the inline hooks. They slow me down and seem to catch on the yarn. I have tried to use them dozens of times, but just can't. I do love the handles though. I then bought a set of Clover. Amour hooks and I like them a lot, but I find the handles kind of short as I like a longer handle. So then I found BQueen hooks. They are closed now due to a fire unfortunately, but I love their hooks. They have a wooden handle and a metal hook that feels like a Clover. The handles are a nice size and easy for me to hold. I managed to get 7 of them before they closed. They are pricey, but I just decided that being pain free is worth the cost of these hooks. I also have Tulip hooks in pink and gray and like them a lot as well.

I actually love Clover Soft Touch. They are very light and I like how they feel in my hand. Maybe because I don't like ingrip hooks that much and this one is very lightweight in comparison to most. I'm also a fan of wooden hooks, especially in bigger sizes. I think it shows pretty well how different preferences crocheters can have. But I totally agree with your opinion about Addi Swing! I'm curious though how it would be rated by person with serious arthritis.

Interesting getting your critiques. I have only used Sue Bates since I was 8 years old. Not because I love them but because they were so available. I've been thinking about trying new hooks and this video has given me some options to explore. Thank you!

Thanks for the review. I agree with the criteria you use: smoothness, handle feel, shank length, ease of identifying size. I use the knife grip as you do, and do many amigarumi and other sculpted projects. My preferred head shape is the inline. Regarldess of fiber type, inline glides through stiches smoothly and does not split the yarn - for me. I do have inline and pointed hooks in my collection. The only time I use pointed is with my steel hooks as i've never found inline in those tiny sizes - my finest hook is a #14, suitable for fine sewing thread/ #100 threads. As a teacher, when i see a student still having difficulties halfway through the first lesson, i have them switch from whatever style they began with to a different style, or sometimes the alternative grip. As each of us is unique, those changes make the difference between someone having fun leatning and someone too discouraged to want to keep learning.

This was fun. I've never seen such intensity of emotion towards crochet hooks. Love it! Thank you. ❤

Good video again :) i will have to try the number one hook ....i have found the pro knit hooks to b very comfortable to work with Thanks again for yr video

Thanks for the review! I recently took out all my vast supply of all different kinds of hooks and tried them all, and Tulip is my very favorite!

I don't know how I missed seeing you on my radar screen, but now that I have found you, I am binging out on your videos. Thanks for all you do.

I would grade the hooks almost exactly as you did with the exception of Furls. I found the Furl hooks to be too heavy and the handle too large and also, overpriced. Clover Amour is my #1. And , yes, the Clover hard handle is not comfortable. I have quite a few of them, too. Unfortunately, I was inexperienced and bought them because they were readily available. Lesson learned.

I totally agree with your opinion of the lighted hook set that are horrible. I promptly returned my set after giving them a fair try. The worst for me was the intense eye strain from the lights.

Thank you for your review. I would have fallen for that Yarniss set too, so you've saved me from wasting my craft funds. I too love my Clover Armor - I got the sets a few years ago and love them.

Got my first Prym hook not too long ago and it’s amazing! Crocheted for 2HRS straight and my hands DID NOT HURT!

i love the prym hooks! i’d never used an ergonomic grip or plastic hook before until a few months ago when i brought some so i didn’t know what to expect, but i think they’re brilliant. I never found metal hooks uncomfortable as i’d used them since i started crocheting so i only really brought the prym hooks because of their colours, but they have worked great for me. Mine have always been smooth so i’m not sure about the smoothness issue but i’m sure with a little bit of time they would smooth out :3

The first one seems like it’d be good for people who use the “pencil” hold. The buttons would be more convenient and visible imo. ❤

The Furls resin line are so good. Love their shape. My number one is also that Clover one. Love my Clover!!

I was on the edge of my seat to hear your number 1, and they are my number 1 too! I just love my Clover Amour hooks so much. Also, they are a great ergonomic hook if you have arthritis in your hands. For thread crochet, the steel hook set I use is Boye. I like them as they are very smooth.

If you look back at vintage crochet hooks,you will find nothing like ergonomic handles or 'big and fat' ones. Why is that? Do you think crocheters back then had no idea what is good or bad for their hands? Look at jewellery or tableware done by a proper masters. Every item done by hand is a proper masterpiece. Do you think these people wasnt able to do anything as today mass production? Yes,back then wasnt so many materials to choose from,but wood,leather, later on backelite,natural resin was available. So,these big and fat round hook handles are 21st century 'treasure '. If you are holding your hook correctly, you wont be able to use these hooks,because it is tiring and very painful to your hands. When you are learning to crochet,plese,try to do it correctly,because later on you will have a lot of problems with your joints and muscles. I have weak joints,fibromyalgia pains all over my body,but with clover soft grip I can crochet all day long without any pain. I love vintage metal hooks as well. They are very sharp and best for cotton doilies. Also metal on the hook polishes over time from constant using and a bit rough surface becames super smooth over the time.

Thanks for the clover amour recommendation. I bought the set a few days ago from Amazon. No regrets! So smooth!!!

Thank you so much for this video, I try out different hooks and keep going back to my yarnology hooks from hobby lobby. My 15 year old grandaughter loves the furls oddessey. I got her a whole set, little by little and then got her all different colors of the furls resin hooks in different sizes. We both like different hooks and like you said everyone has their favorite for different reasons. I still like to collect and try new hooks as I keep one with each project I start or am working on or want to make along with the pattern.

I am obsessed with the Prym cooks!! They are so pretty and don't cause my joints to seize after hours of crocheting. my personal favourite!

Thank you so much! My number 1 is also the Clover!!☺️🧶

For point of reference I crochet using a pencil grip. And my all time fave is the clover armour. I have a set of the Yarness that my SiL got me one year for Christmas before I had my Clocer Armour set. The handles are pretty comfortable and very well designed. Very much a relief to use for small hook sizes. They were my first set of ergonomic hooks and they're OK. I still use them as back up hooks or a crochet on the go kit. Defentaly a good price point too. If you're learning and you don't have a ton of money to spend they'd make a decent first set of hooks or upgrading from Boye or Susan Bates hooks. I found puting on a bit of Badger Balm or Burts Bee's hand salve or cutical balm on my fingers/hands and rubing the hook helps the drag problem. As does runing the hook through my clean hair by my scalp. (I MAY have discovered the hack after useing my spare Boye size J hooks as a hair stick.)

I started out with the Susan Bates hooks, but I'm so glad that there are better, more ergonomic options. Thanks for the reviews, they're helpful!

Yarniss set are the ones I’ve started out with and still use today. And I had no clue that hook metal matters. It makes so much sense now! Thank you for the review!

I ❤ my Clover Amour crochet hooks. Having learnt crocheting in later life I needed a hook that didn’t hurt my hands and these are just right, not too thick or thin. They are all I need.

WOW! What a wonderful critique of Crochet Hooks! Thank you so much!!!!

Glad to see that your number one is my favorite too. I have not tried as many as you have but absolutely love my Clovers. I think the way you hold makes a difference also, although I'm a pencil style. When I got back into crocheting a few years ago, I did not even know the difference between Boye and Susan Bates! Did not know what a difference a hook would make until I tried different ones!

Clover Amour are my absolute favorite hooks. I’m in love with them and will never use anything else. Love your vids! Thank you ❤

What a great video! I have the counting set and never made anything with it, but I’m going to get them out snd give it a try! Thanks! 😊

I agree with Clovers as the number one hook. I started crocheting with a Boyd 3.75 because that is the only hook my mother-in-law used, so i thought that was the correct hook to use. I made the Navajo afghan for 13 years with that small hook. I will say that they are by far the warmest afghans I ever made because the stitches are so small. 😊 Once, I started to learn more about yarns and learned to read a pattern. I realized just how much I was missing out on. I gave Clover Hooks a try, and I have never looked back. Thank you for reviewing so many different hooks and showing how many different ones are out there to try.

Thanks for your review! It definitely is an individual preference. I use Clover Armour for amigurumi and Susan Bates for everything else.😊

I agree with the number 1 pick. I have bought several crochet hooks but I always keep reaching for my Clover Amour hooks. The metal is super smooth and the handle is soft. 🧶

I have used several types from bamboo to glass and i always go back to my boyds and bates metal. I inherited mom and grandmas sets of steel susan bates. I watched another video you made and now use cosmetic blenders to hold on with more arthritic hands. It keeps the cold metal from hurting me when too hot to wear gloves. I may try another set but for now it works for me. I found a beautiful yarn bowl ceramic at our habitat for humanity large size double holder for 20.00. I believe i use the pencil hold for my hook and use flat on my 30some year old bates to flip back and forth to make stitches. Very little stress on hands and wrist this way. I also noticed the new bates seem to be aluminum now not sreel. Your information is good. I will continue to watch as i like seeing new things arise from a very old skill😊

When I first started crocheting over 11 years ago, the only hooks I knew about were Susan Bates, then I went ergonomic because the metal hurt so bad. Afterwards, I would only purchase custom made, which of course got a bit pricey. Fast forward to the present, I am in love with the following: 1. Furls Streamline Resin hooks, 2. Clover plastic large hooks. Now, I also have the Prym line, also, those Hobby Lobby plastic ( for the purposes of TSA approval) hooks too, but my Number One Go To crochet hook is Furls Streamlines! I so love these hooks, and I’m always able to catch a great deal on them! This was a great comparison video.

Hooray! My favorite is your number 1. I was a huge fan of the Susan Bates hooks before I tried the Clover Amour hooks. I even looked at the Bates hooks that have the grip...but, since I'm a pencil grip stitcher, it just didn't look like something I would be comfortable using for any length of time. This was an awesome video, Elise. You really loaded it up with lots of useful information on a lot of hooks I've been curious about for years. Thank you so much. 🥰

I'm so glad you love the clover hooks 😆😆😆😆😆!!!!!!!! It has been my go-to since day one and a lot of people don't acknowledge them. I agreed with all of your opinions on the hooks that you showed I feel the same way about all of them as well. I'm so happy that we both have very similar taste in crochet hooks 😁😁😁.