The best Crochet Hooks: Reddit reviews

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I was recently gifted the Amour Crochet Hook Set and it is amazing! The hooks glide right through the stitches and I can crochet for hours without my hands cramping/getting sore. I highly recommend!

As already mentioned, a yarn winder could be helpful too if she doesn’t have one! And I know it’s not considered personal, but I love getting gift cards – I usually always have a yarn on deck that I want to buy so most of the time, I’d rather get a gift card so I can pick what I what!

Edit: the hook set is available on amazon for $36

Yes to Clover hooks. Someone posted the other day that they were on sale for around $33 on amazon

Looks like the Clover set is just under $32 on Amazon.

Honestly I've stood in Michael's so many times thinking I was about to get an amazing deal, only to do some Googling (on their very convenient free wifi) and realize that even with the coupon I was just getting the going rate. Which might sometimes still be worth it if I'm there already, but isn't as exciting as thinking I won the crafting lottery.

Clover amour these are going to be most peoples recommendations, they are a good middle of the road crochet hook, not super fancy like furls, not bargain basement offbrand boye, currently on sale even. my friend that uses these swears by them, to the point of cursing herself for not getting them earlier than she did

I can second that that set has nice big easy to grip handles, and you can usually find it a few dollars cheaper at walmart (at least in mine its 23 and some change) I ended up passing mine on as I prefer inline heads but other than a minor issue with one of the handles slipping off (which I mostly blame on me being rough on things like that and a few drops of superglu fixed right up) they served my poor abused wrists well for a year.

if something slightly larger is needed this guy works well for a older lady I know and can be used with susan bates hooks too, though they are slightly shorter so leave less working space at the end.

'fancy' and 'high quality' kind of vary by what you want to do, the most like luxurious ones are furls hooks, but if you do a lot of tiny work with thread those are no good, not enough small sizes. Another higher end option is checking etsy for interchangeable crochet handle sets, the turned ones are lovely but I warn you with them that the sizes are off, things will turn out looser, which isn't always a bad thing, just something to keep in mind.

are your current metal ones boye or susan bates, should be on the little thumb rest place with size information and I really only ask because if you learned on one switching to the other can have a bit of a learning curve, neither is better than the other, the tools are just a conduit for creativity, after all.

Clover Amour are a good set of hooks, a lot of people swear by them, and you can get them in every size from 'trying to crochet with a nylon thread' to ' I didn't know yarn came in rope sizes' pretty easily.

I personally have a set of Susan Bates silvalume soft ergonomics, sadly can't buy them as a set but yarnspirations.com shipping was pretty fast and they aren't terribly priced.

Other brands I've heard good things about but never had the pleasure of using would be Prym and Tulip Etimo.

Definitely go for cheaper and more comfortable sets! the more expensive ones are kind of a bust most of the time lol. this is one that i recommended yesterday because i bought a kit just like this a few months back (even though it sold out :/ this is a second best!) https://www.amazon.com/BCMRUN-Crochet-Ergonomic-Knitting-Arthritic/dp/B07KNZYLP9

most kits for for about 100+ dollars but this one is also just as great and comfortable if you’re crocheting for a long time

I bought a really cheap set on Amazon. The brand is be craftee. It comes in a zip case with tape measure, scissors, tapestry needles and stitch markers.

This is the set... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Y7QWHUO/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_sHDkFb7RXR446

However I reaaaaaalllllyyy want clover amour, so I'll be replacing my set slowly.

I only started during the pandemic so I am only new and don't really have much to compare against.

Heres how I started this video: https://youtu.be/aAxGTnVNJiE

I suggest these hooks from Amazon; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHHJ1TV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_HEdXFbPVXE3YN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

They come with stitch markers, a few sewing needles and amazing crochet hooks all for 10 dollars.

After that all you need is yarn and time.

I highly recommend watching the above video then trying to do each part piece by piece. Like making the chain, watch her do it, then rewind it and try it yourself. Its much easier with a video imo.

I agree, I made the exact same transition. Much more comfortable. Here they are on Amazon.

A subscription yarn club would be fun! I've never used one, but this one sounds awesome. (Maybe give as a gift card so she can have the fun of filling out her preferences? Unless those can be changed later.) The reason this one sounds cool is that it has more than just yarn, you get some input into the colors & weights of yarn you like, it doesn't cater specifically to knitters as some do, and it includes a surprise!

I bought this set

https://www.amazon.com/ERGONOMIC-COMFORT-Arthritic-Superior-Accessories/dp/B00Y7QWHUO

based on recommendations from this sub and I love them. My hand/ wrist pain has dropped dramatically. The same amazon store sells just the hooks if you don't want/need the case.

I'm seconding the Clover Armor hooks. If you're in the US they aren't too expensive on Amazon. For the larger sizes, the best deal I found was to just use a 50% off coupon at Joann's and get one at a time.

https://smile.amazon.com/Clover-3672-Amour-Crochet-sizes/dp/B00B2CCA6W

The clover amour hooks are popular. They glide through the yarn really well, and have ergonomic handles that help with wrist strain. I like mine a lot. Link on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Clover-3672-Amour-Crochet-sizes/dp/B00B2CCA6W?crid=3BHEH3VGSRAZV&keywords=clover+amour+crochet+hooks&qid=1534205710&sprefix=clover+a&sr=8-3&ref=mp_s_a_1_3

I got my mom this set https://www.amazon.com/Lighted-Crochet-Rechargeable-Interchangeable-Accessories/dp/B07DBPBS55 and it helped her with dark yarn!

Have ypu tried using the larger handled crochet needles for arthritis and low dexterity? My MIL has very low dexterity and she is able to use them.

https://www.amazon.com/BEST-12-CROCHET-ERGONOMIC-HANDLES-COMFORT-Extra-Long-Crochet-Hooks-perfect-Smooth-Needles/dp/B072LC5SMF/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=crochet+needles+with+handles&qid=1620686014&sr=8-11

I got these 14 Sizes Crochet Hooks Set,2mm(B)-10mm(N) Ergonomic Crochet Hooks with Case for Arthritic Hands,Extra Long Crochet Needles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RNNL6RT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BZMAHMZF4SA85FSCBMR9 These I found are so affordable I’ve bought them for friends who crochet as gifts. :)

I got this set from amazon, it was good quality and affordable.

He recommended ones with grips so I scooped these off of Amazon! I even got a set for my mom with rheumatoid arthritis! They are so comfortable to use. My wrist stopped hurting. Total game chargers for me. I love them.

I haven't tried any splints or braces yet, but I recently bought a hook handle that is such a game changer! It's interchangable for most of the hooks you would use the most often, and it just makes it so much easier to hold rather than needing a death grip.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ALF72G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_ElWXFb0KKKTN8

Not OP, but these look strikingly similar to some I got on Amazon by WooCrafts. Searching "crochet hooks" its one of the first options to come up. Great buy for $9.99!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHHJ1TV/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_dbadCb1JQP1AH

I really like Clover hooks, but they're pricey. This set on Amazon has been good to me and it's cheap!

I have this: https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.ca/Boye-Crochet-Ergonomic-Aluminum-Handle/dp/B004ALF72G&ved=2ahUKEwjf3MirwZbsAhVUHzQIHfcXBmYQFjAAegQIDRAC&usg=AOvVaw0E2KW9_PsCC0mQXRo0vE30 it helps!

I love the clover hooks. I had the regular metal ones when I started but had trouble holding them. Found the clover Armour hooks and I'll never go back!

Edit: here's a link https://smile.amazon.com/Clover-3672-Amour-Crochet-sizes/dp/B00B2CCA6W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=clover+crochet+hooks&qid=1595545019&sprefix=Clover+cr&sr=8-3

A lot of people use the Clover Soft Touch or Amour and love them. I personally have never used either kind, but I would like to try to Amour out. I use this handle with my regular aluminum hooks and I love it. It really helps with my carpal tunnel issues.

Looks like this

You could try to use this crochet handle with it? It slowed down my crocheting slightly but, it helps with my carpal tunnel. It could protect it so it doesn't break.

These are my favorite crochet hooks! I use them with this ergonomic handle https://smile.amazon.com/Boye-Crochet-Ergonomic-Aluminum-3421001/dp/B004ALF72G/ref=sr_1_11?crid=1BHQQUN0JAF6S&keywords=boyle+ergonomic+crochet+hooks&qid=1670201343&sprefix=Boyle+ergo%2Caps%2C354&sr=8-11

I agree most crochet kits are not beginner friendly, which means is that thay might have a pattern but doesn't actually give instructions on how to actually crochet.

Someone gave my neice a scarf kit and let just say it ended in frustration as she was a complete beginner and the yarn in the kit was black and fuzzy (not beginner friendly yarn at all)

Now a better gift would be different sized hooks, and as the other person said get a worsted weight or a size 4 yarn in a light color. I suggest acrylic yarn as it is more forgiving when you undo your stitches. I myself perfer caron one pound to red heart super saver as the caron doesn't split the yarn as easily as the red heart super saver does.

I would get something like this which has a nice variety of different size hooks. Now there are definitely better hooks out there but as you don't truly know if they will stick to the craft this is a perfectly suitable beginner set.

https://www.amazon.com/Sizes-Crochet-Ergonomic-Arthritic-Needles/dp/B07RNNL6RT/ref=m_pd_aw_sbs_sccl_15/137-2629491-9715540?pd_rd_w=N6EA0&content-id=amzn1.sym.f69f8dfb-6db4-48ed-9773-fc959de76f50&pf_rd_p=f69f8dfb-6db4-48ed-9773-fc959de76f50...

So like a super cheap option are pencil grippers. You can also try some different ergonomic hooks and see if there is one you love. Personally i love the clover clover armor hooks.

Get ergo handles. You can get a Yarniss kit on Amazonfor like $17 with 14 hooks and some yarn needles and stitch markers. I've used them for years, they're almost as good as Clover Amour hooks which are a much pricier kind.