Judging a hook on its looks rather than how well it works seems kinda silly ;). Having said that, I agree with your assessment of the Clover Amour EXCEPT I'd put them in the top category along with the Tulip hooks. Furls I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole. Overpriced, over-hyped and the tapered shaft can make a mess of stitches with a less experienced crocheter. I will agree they are pretty, but if I don't like how they work, they go ;) I feel that those that choose a Clover over a Tulip and vice versa depends on whether you're a knife gripper (Clover works better, generally) or a pencil gripper (Tulip is probably better for you).
I have a set of Prym Ergonomics and I’m so relieved to find someone else who doesn’t get on with them. I was so confused when I saw so many good reviews for them. Than you so much for the honesty in this review. I will be gifting the Prym hooks and watching a lot more of your videos!
I just bought 3 in my most commonly used sizes. I wish I’d only bought one to start with as I don’t like them at all. I really like the size and shape but they really squeak and they are not smooth
They are great when i am teaching. The drag helps newbs with their tension. I love these hooks shape so much but the drag kills me! Every so often they'll work with a super smooth yarn.
I love my black gold Tulip Etimo… the quality of the entire hook, smoothness of the metal and comfort of the handle is amazing! For reference, I have fairly small hands and learned on old, aluminum Bates hooks.
I've only used boye and susan bates. I'm just now thinking of trying something new. Not a plastic fan. Really thinking new fruls streamline metal and or clover aurmor
I'd put clover armour in I'm hooked regardless of price. I've never used plastic & definitely don't intend to lol. I may have to pick up a set of tulip hooks now though.😂
ok first off... GIRL regular aluminum hooks and clover amour in the same tier?? HOW?? Also, I agree about the plastic hooks. Not a fan. But I also like different kinds of hooks for different projects and different kinds of yarns. Like recently I discovered that resin hooks for chanile yarn slides like BUTTER and it's so nice to work with. Otherwise, totally agree with your rankings.
I love my Pryms. I do hear them squeak especially with cotton yarn but that doesn't bother me. I like that the shaft is long, the hook is not too sharp, hook is light and well balanced for my knife hold, texture works well with the yarn I generally use and my stitching. I noticed that your faves in general have a bit shorter shaft and heavier. I also like that your picks are consistent. Except maybe I wouldn't have rated the 'unicorn' hook Furls Odyssey unless I tried it. But eh, what ifs are fun. Plastic hooks aren't for everybody.
Susan Bates and Prym are my top two. I actually love the length on the Pryms. Maybe it's because I also knit and the length allows them to sit in my hand like a knitting needle.
I have bigger man hands & the smaller Clover handles poke the inside of my palms. PRYM hooks R a gift with a knife hold. I can relate 2 how good the Clovers R & every1 loves them. It's like The having a used Toyota car. Yeah it squeaks, makes some weird noises, doesn't drive as smooth as a Mercedes, but it takes me 2 work daily & is super reliable & comfortable enough 2 drive. Sometimes good is good enough.
I just recently started crocheting and have bought several types and brands of hooks. I had a lot of problems with each of them for different reasons and almost stopped several times as a result. I ordered the Pryms due to a few reviews I saw on YT and Im glad I did. Totally different world of experience. It was like the clouds parted and the angels sang Hallelujah! LOL. They glide like butter. I now have the complete set of them. My next purchase will be a set of the Clover Amours.
Growing up in the 70s, when I learned to crochet I was definitely in the Boye camp and NOT Susan Bates. As I’ve gotten older I’ve tried to move to a lighter weight hook to help with my hand and wrist issues. I am a plus size woman with larger hands. My current fave are the Clover Amour hooks. I bought the whole set at JoAnn using coupons. Actually I bought 2 sets that way. Yesterday I received a Tulip Etimo Red hook, K/6.5mm, from Amazon. I like it but I’m not sure I like it better than the Clover Amour. I have to use it for a while to decide. I have some Furls hooks, 3 kinds. I need to use them some more to know how I really feel about them. Since I’m headed to Michaels this afternoon, I’m going to pick up a Prym hook and a Loops & Threads ergonomic aluminum hook to try out.
Susan Bates was my first crochet hook because my grandma always used them. They are a great beginner set for sure- but once you decide you are hooked in crochet and will always crochet- you will find yourself trying other hooks and seeing the difference I upgraded to clover amour and tulip- I’ve knocked minutes off my time per row. I fly through rows now. They are sooooooo smooth! There is much more drag with the Susan Bates- So you will definitely want to upgrade to a better crochet 🧶 and it’s worth it if you are crocheting a lot
I love Prym but I think maybe it depends on what you make. I make a lot of amigurumi. I do love Clover Amour, Odyssey is phenomenal and so are the furls streamlines. I haven’t tried the tulip etimo but I do have that red in my wishlist because it’s beautiful! ❤
Wonderful video. Very helpful. I share your love of all things pretty and colorful too. I’m also drawn to crochet tools that are colorful ❤❤ wonderful video
Because they are so expensive and I am so picky- I have bought about 1 a year (Christmas present to self 😊). But it is frustrating that when I am in the mood to buy it’s out of stock. But- they are the best I have ever tried for ergonomics, smooth crocheting and beauty. A pleasure to use.
🧶Agree with a lot of this ! I haven’t used all these hooks (all the I’m hooked category 😂 ). I love the clover amour hooks, especially the aluminum smaller ones, but I don’t get why the larger hooks are plastic? Like give me big metallic clover amour hooks 😅 The clover amour and prym ergonomics are the best plastic hooks I’ve used, but I would avoid plastic hooks all together if I could. I also picked up the crochet lite hook before, thinking it was such a cool concept and it just didn’t work. The hook is too blunt and the light just doesn’t help. But I would go for a light up hook that works.
Clover soft touch are my absolute favorite the flatness of the handle really helps my hands I found that the thicker hooks actually hurt my wrists and hands more coupled with the smoothness I haven't found with very many others except maybe a few of the old susan bates i inherited
Just found ya. You’re not alone with the Pryms I have the whole set and don’t touch them. I prefer a shorter neck so trying different hooks. Furls Streamline so far are my go to. Them and Amours!! 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
Loved this video. I learned to crochet about 17 years ago, but I'm just picking it up again. So much has changed! Well except for the Susan Bates Aluminum hooks lol. I think your ranking was pretty spot on... Except for the Loops and Threads Ergonomic Aluminum Hook. I will say that I really liked this hook when I bought it, but after using it about 5 times, the hook started to twist in the handle (if that makes sense) since I hold my hook like a knife I like to put my thumb on the indented spot on the handle. So when the hook started twisting it was making it difficult to crochet with it. I would have put this in the Cro-Shame category. I replaced it with a Yarnology Aluminum hook, not the one you reviewed in the video. It's the Ergonomic Crochet Hook. Some things I liked about it are: Price! It' was only $1.99 I also like that the size of the hook was embossed into the hook and wont rub off like my Loops & Threads hood did. So annoying, when that happened I couldn't remember what size the dang hook was. It also just feels nice in my hand. I know how you feel about Yarnology, but I encourage you give this one a try. :) I have purchased a Clover Amour hook that everyone loves, but haven't taken it out of the package yet. lol
I have watched your video twice, as I find this topic very interesting. I think the preference in hook also depends on your crochet style, maybe. I am still a novice in this game, though, so I am not experienced enough to have an opinion. I use a pencil hold when I crochet, and from what I understand it is not the most common one? Most videos I see are with knife hold 🧶🧶 I am tempted by Clover soft touch and Clover amour to see the difference between them. They are easily available where I live. Tulip Etimo not so much. I have used a cheaper brand so far that works just fine, but my curiosity is alive and well 😊 Thanks again 😊
I love the clover soft touch, and I have to have a tapered head. I think a large part of what hooked me you like best depends on how you hold the work and how you hold the hook, the size of your hands, etc
I love the Clover Amour hooks. I have yet to try the Tulip Etimo, but I've been curious to try them. I only have one Prym Ergonomic hook (size 6) and I HATE it so much. I'm glad I'm not the only one. I also have a Clover Soft Touch and I'm not a big fan of that one either. I think the actual hook head is too small for my liking.
🧶As a new crocheter, you've given me some thought on where to go with my next hook purchase. Thank you! I absolutely MUST have one of the Furls hooks, they are so pretty!! I get what you're saying about the Prymm hooks. The "squeak" (not really a squeak, but the best way I can describe what it feels like) of the drag doesn't bother me as much as I would expect it to, and I like everything else about it so I'm overlooking the downsides for the good, but I can definitely see how a lot of people might not be able to use it for that reason. I have found that I don't like the thin aluminum hooks, because I tend to grip them too tightly and it hurts my hands when I'm crocheting but have definitely added a few more to try out.
🧶I enjoyed your review and I must say I agree with you on most of them. I’m not much of a Furls fan though and I only have 2 I think. The Odyssey is beautiful however I found it to be much too heavy to use so it just sits here looking pretty. I do love the Tulip hooks though. My first set was the pink ones and they😅 my go-to hooks along with the Clover Amour. I would love to see you do a review on the counting hook sets if you haven’t already done so. I just came across your channel and haven’t seen all your videos yet. Keep up the great reviews!
I have the entire sets of Prym and love love them, I don’t use them with cotton bcuz not all hooks are for every fiber. I have absolutely zero drag and maybe that’s due to the fact that I clean all my hooks b4 using them. Yes, maybe clean the hook w/alcohol, an old tshirt, warm soapy water or even wax paper, all these things remove excess residue. 🧶🧶🧶🧶
I agree with you on the Prym hooks. After all the raves and hype I'd heard about them, I was so excited to buy myself a set for Christmas only to discover that I really don't like them! Not only was the friction on the yarn unpleasant, but the handles are really uncomfortable. It rubbed my thumb and the outer side of my palm, and I didn't look forward to picking up my hook anymore because of how sore those spots on my hand were. I also really didn't like the fact that they were only marked with the US letter sizes instead of metric, but that's just because I'm more familiar with the metric. I actually ended up returning them and bought myself some basic Susan Bates hooks that are much more comfortable for my grip.
🧶 Love this video! I feel like I am the only person on Earth that doesn't like Furls 🤷🏼♀️ but I am a pencil holder and I think that is a big reason. My favorite hooks are the Clover Amour.
I have a set of Tulips in pink and I’m obsessed. I have one Furls odyssey and it’s fantastic! I will try a streamline and if I like I will buy some more. I also don’t care for plastic hooks unless it’s the Clovor Amore (however it’s spelled 😂).
Prym works great with cotton, wood works great with wool but it depends on the hook maker. I absolutely love my Furls Odyssey hooks, so glad I've got them.
My favorite hooks are the Clover Amour. I love how they just slide through the yarn. The only downside is that I wish that they were a little bit longer. Sometimes, if I've been crocheting a lot, it feels like the end is rubbing on my hand & it's irritating. My second favorite are the Prym hooks and I love the length and the way that they fit in my hand. The Prym do drag a little on some yarns, but glide fairly well through others. I believe that it is a personal choice. We are all different people and have different outlooks on things.
I tried clover soft touch and returned it. The handle is too short and pushes into the back of my hand. I got a clover amour thinking people were hyping it too much but I’m in love. As for the Prym, I have one hook that I got to make a shawl with truboo because that yarn is so slippery and I needed the extra drag to help my tension. I haven’t used it for anything else since.
I find my Furls resin hooks drag a little when using a yarn that has any acrylic or other manmade fiber in it. I also think the head is a little too rounded and the throat is not deep enough. I have ordered their new metal hooks and have high hopes for them, tho! I do like the Clover Amour because I prefer metal hooks, but again, the throat is a little too shallow so I have some trouble working stitches. I do like the feel of the handle. As for Prym, I love the shape of the hook head. Just pointy enough and the throat is deeper. I generally prefer more of an in-line shape, as I learned to crochet using Susan Bates hooks. The Prym head is like a combination of inline and tapered. I find that the Pryms slide pretty easily and don’t squeak if I’m using a natural fiber and I like the feel of the hook in my hand. My more than two cents worth!
I have three Prym hooks that I have used occasionally and I don't love them either. I do like the handles, but not the head. It does drag some to me, and depending upon the yarn, it bothers my hand (I have arthritis). I always end up using Clover Amour hooks because they're easier on me. I would love to try the Tulip red hooks some day, I don't have any of those.
What a great list. I have tried so many hooks and I agree with your top tier. I actually only have one Tulip Etimo in the pink and I love it. I bought it because I didn't want to work on an amigurumi piece with a resin hook. Already broke one and did not want to do that again. However, I tend to really love my resin hooks. I have noticed that my wrists and hands hurt less when I stick with them. I have several Ommi hooks and one Divit Shilp that I love. (Amazon), They are very comparable to Furls in type and length. But, I just got three Ophire hooks and I absolutely love them. The price point is reasonable. and they are beautiful. They are a bit shorter then the Furls type. That works out great for me because I tend to choke up on the neck of my Furls anyway, so it makes it more natural and balanced to hold. I also like to support smaller businesses, like Furls and Ophire. Anyway, I would love to see more hook reviews.
Good video! Part of the reason why I love the Clover Amour hooks is because of the hook part itself. I love the tapered hook and have a very difficult time with the inline hooks like the Susan Bates ones. That really informs which hooks I love. I have a hard time with any bamboo hooks as well as the wood for the same reason -- especially bad if it's humid. Haven't tried many hook brands because I love the Clover Amour but on my Christmas wishlist is always one of the Furls hooks. :)
I watched a review about Prym Ergonomics hooks and they said that the sets had a gloss finish but the individual hooks had a matt finish. Could this be why some people love them and others don't? I'm a Clover Soft Touch fan, and always use them for my projects.❤ Great video and so helpful!
I know im late here, lol. I bought some tlyarn on eBay and found a Prym hook tucked inside the ball. I do not like that hook. I absolutely understand, and i also agree with you on it. It drags something horrible. Im just glad I didn't have to pay for the hook. I do really love the Furls streamline metal hooks.
🧶Great video. I hope you do add to this list because I love to watch videos on hooks and yarns. I like Prym hooks, I'm a slow crocheter and the yarn doesn't slip as much for me because I guess for the reason why you don't like it, there's a grab to it. And also I find the tip is super pointy so it gets into the stitches easier. But with that being said, I just got a set of Furls streamline and I haven't picked up my Prym since. I hope you keep making more videos, I really enjoy listening to you. Thanks.
Thank you so much for watching, I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the video! I'll definitely need to add to this list in the future (: That definitely makes sense why you like the Prym hooks, I know a lot of people really love them! I love Furls streamline as well (: Take care!
Good morning! As I watch this video, I am crocheting with a Hobby Lobby “luxury” hook. It is a favorite if your yarn is splitting on u. I dislike totally Clover Soft touch. As a pencil holder, it is way too short. Have a good day
My top 3 hooks are clover amour, prym in the larger sizes and aluminum susan bates. The glide of clover amour is unparalleled. I got the prym larger sizes for super size granny squares - worked perfectly on multi-strand work and finally the Susan Bates, which was not discussed is the only one i use on Caron Simply soft to eliminate the tendancy to split.😮
I agree with you on the Prymcrochet hooks- not fun to work with. My favorites are the Susan Bates aluminum! I have tried the clover soft touch and amour and simply did not like the hook style or the slight drag.
Love your Tier Ranking videos and the tier names. Please do more!!!! Also, do you know use wooden hooks. I am a fan of them, really light weight. I have furls and some that I bought off of Amazon.
🧶 I can’t really give an opinion on any of the ones you included in your ranking. As someone who pretty much only has Walmart readily available regarding physical stores, I have only ever tried out Boye and Susan Bates. I’m not a big fan of Susan Bates hooks. I always find that my yarn gets split as I use them, they just don’t work for me at all. Boye, however, is my bestie! Big fan! Super smooth work, rarely splits yarn while using the hook, the spot for your thumb is perfect. I never get wrist pain with Boye. And I’m talking the regular hooks, I haven’t tried the ergonomic style yet. I’m plain and simple.
🧶 my fav hooks are the clover amour, and after previously trying store brands like yarnology the difference was like night and day and made the experience much more fun. I def wanna try the tulip etimo hooks though they just look so pretty!
Clover Amour is amazing! I totally agree, the right crochet hook makes crocheting much more fun (: The look of the tulip etimo is one of my favorites for sure! Thanks for watching!
I use Prym hooks. I love the aesthetic of it and it's light weight feel on hand, which is great cuz i like switching between pencil-hold and knife-hold. Only cons would be the long hook-shafts for smaller sizes as others in the comments mentioned. Other youtubers mentioned the drag and yarns being caught on shafts cuz their hook had a rough finish. But i have 2 whole sets of Prym Hooks, and all of mine are smooth and doesn't drag. (I do want to try the Clover Soft and Etimo for it's smaller sizes one day to compare).
I currently have clover armour hate the fact that they turn into plastic after a size 6 😢 think I'll order 1 tulip etimo with my next yarn order to try it out. Loved this video 🫶
‘Nails on a chalkboard’ - exactly. Wasted money on buying three Pryms recently. I can’t stand that squeak and it’s not smooth to use. I do really like the shape though so I’m really disappointed that it didn’t work. My clover amour is the smoothest to work with but as you kind of hint at, there’s nothing exciting about it. My husband is a wood turner so we’re experimenting putting a good hook in a wooden handle so I’m going to get him to do that with the clover
I used to use just Susan Bates until I tried the Clover Amour Hooks, and then realized just how terrible Susan Bates Hooks are. I got rid of all my hooks and bought all Clover Amour. Love them so much. They glide so smoothly.
I can not agree more! I have the tulip set and I LOVE it. And yes , the Prym is the worst hook on earth! I tried them and I had exactly that nails on a chalkboard feeling, I couldn’t even finish a swatch, it was that bad 🫣
I agree with the Prym! I want to like them so bad. I love the aesthetic, it's just the plastic for sure that creates that slower uncomfortable drag. I really want the Tulip etimo in red! Maybe for my birthday (valentines day)
Furls Streamline Metal is superb (minus price) - infinitely superior to the Odyssey. Also, I love Tulip Etimo hooks. I taught myself using Boye hooks. They are a good standard and get the job done.
May I ask, since you said you like the clover soft touch, which is suppose to be similar, what didn’t you like about tulip? I was thinking of getting them since I like clover soft touch but they are too short for my palm.
@@PunkHime89 the Etimo is slightly stockier and about 3-4 mm shorter the soft grip is not soft and more of a dense rubber. The hook itself (although beautiful) is not the quality I expected. The hook tip where the beak of the hook meets the stem (lol I’m calling it a stem 🤷🏼♀️) it is as if it was bent and then finished in the deep red tone because it’s under the beak itself shorting the grip of the hook considerably. And it is consistent throughout the set. I REALLY wish I could show you pictures so you can see the shotty craftsmanship . I don’t understand why they are so expensive or popular. Although I must confess they are beautiful, they are not the quality hooks they are advertised in my own opinion. I hope this helped you to decide. But please don’t take my word perhaps buy a single hook, I wish I had done that.
@@TheChroniclesOfYarnia if it’s shorter than clover soft touch, I’ll take your word for it. I really can’t stand how short that one is, so even if the craftsmanship was amazing, it would be too painful on my palms to use. Maybe I’ll try one hook like you said just to get it out of my system. Thank you!
I like the Prym hooks, but only for 10mm & above. I DEFINITELY prefer metal hooks, especially for smaller ones, but I think the larger Prym hooks are really nice & I don’t seem to mind the plastic as much as I typically would.
if i'm going for a non-metal crochet hook then i go for my furls streamlines, recently got some and I'm obsessed. If I'm going for a metal hook, then it's truly a three way tie between the tulip etimos, clovers, and the furls odyssey.
I first got my Crochet Lite from HL. I LOVED THEM so much! The light is awesome and helps you with dark yarns. I doubled down and bought an interchangeable lighted set from Amazon..which are made out of resin and the handle has 2 settings. I really love them, but when I bought a Furls Resin Streamline? Yeah, the lighted set is packed away. I am a Susan Bates girl, I still have my original set, but I can’t use them anymore because they are too thin in my hand. Tulips are pretty and people love them, but they hold the same problem for me as the Clover knock offs: too small of a handle and just expensive for no darned reason in my book. I have 2 Yarnology hooks and they are the huge sizes and I only use them with certain blanket yarns, other than that they are okay. I don’t own Pryms, or Clover traditional hooks. And L&T is Michael’s attempt to get in on the hook game to compete with Susan Bates and Boye, so I wouldn’t touch them, but do recommend them for beginners. I now own a set of Clover Takumi Interchangeable Tunisian hooks and I love them for Tunisian. I just found you today. I am happy I did 🧶🧶🧶🧶
Hi from uk I've only been crochetching for 8 months now I started off with pony easy grip very nice n rounded handle hooks then went to clover armour which i didn't get on well with them Then I come across the prym n I've been hooked my go too N made 3 cowls, 1 scarf in 3 weeks and currently working on shawl lol I would luv to try the furls look so pretty the funky plastic ones
Give me Prym crochet hooks every time. Hooks with shorter handles dig into the side of my palm. I can hold a Prym with a very loose grip which keeps my hand nicely relaxed. I couldnt get on with the Tulip, Clover not too bad.
Hello fellow crocheter . My personal opinion Summary For crochet plastic is weak, wood is slow, metal is god For knitting at least for me metal is worst, plastic is ok, wood is best . on most hooks metal flies easy Great for crocheting bad for knitting. easy to control Hooks are strong so you don't feel like you're going to snap it Needless not so much. plastic hooks feels flimsy, cheap, and sticky, Knitting needels t least the ones I've used which where where acrylic felt nice. the only thing is that it warms up quicker imo but now being warm just feels better with more regulated not hot as metal thing . And wooden crochet hooks sound kind of like a night mare I can see them being very good for strength and just wait but I feel like it would hold the stitches too much i like to glide But actually the same reason why I like wood for knitting it makes me a lot less likely to drop stitches especially if I'm working with 4 needles or more I know there's cats but also if I'm working on something very small like socks the feel sturdy.
My absolute favorite crochet hooks are the Tulip etimo (thinking of finally buying myself a full set for this mothers day haha) and my least favorite that I have ever tried was the Prym as well 😂 I wanted so badly to like it but It is exactly how you said “nails on a chalk board”. Can’t stand plastic crochet hooks, they bend easily too haha. Metal all the way for me
🧶I need to try the Etimo!! Absolutely love the Odyssey. Once you try it, the Streamline will drop a tier. I hope you got one! It's the only way to go on 2 or 3 weight yarns for me.
I have a Prym hook that I used on an amigurumi project with inexpensive yarn. It was a tough go. My hands ached at the end of the day - I also have arthritis. I broke the hook partway through and had to buy another to complete the project - it was the only brand that came in the size I needed. I know that the yarn played a role and will try it again with something a little softer but for now, not one of my favourites.
🧶 …also…I agree with pretty much all of your ratings for the ones I’ve tried & for the ones I haven’t, I imagine I’d have the same thoughts…I haven’t tried the prym hooks, but tried their knitting needles & did NOT like them…I also think the standard aluminum hooks that most of us start on are really great for beginners and for small projects here and there. They often get overlooked for the fancier hooks, but hey, they do the job decently well for what they are. I rarely use anything but furls since I made the plunge and bought them in wood, resin, and metal, though.
So far in my crochet journey, the only hook I would put in "a real cro-shame" would be the ergonomic Prym hooks. I got them in the pack on sale as my 2nd hooks to try ever and I didn't like them at all but I'm pretty sure it's because of my pencil grip and them being more for knife grips. I probably would also not like the Furls hooks either for the same reason
I bought 3 Furls resin hooks and I really love the feel of them, too. However, I have a bad tendence to drop my hooks and when this happened with one of these hooks, the head broke off. I was really disappointed in that and now I am scared to use the last 2, so they just stay in their holder.
I was able to get 1 furls odyssey hook it is my absolute favorite. If you get one you will see how the yarn glides off the hook. I swear my crochet time is faster when I use it
🧶 So far the Clove Amour hooks are my favorite. And because I made the mistake of going down the Pretty Crochet Hooks on Etsy rabbit hole first...they don't even seem that expensive by comparison 😂
13:18 These are my all time favorite hooks. Idk what exactly it is, maybe it’s the handle shape being perfect for my hand, or how smooth the metal is, or both, the length of the shaft the shape of the tip…these hooks are amazing to me. 10/10, going right in the “I’m hooked” category for me. I have them in several sizes and if I need a size I don’t have I would rather go out and buy a new hook than use one of my others. The only hooks that come second are Prym, which I love love love, and then somewhere between those bouncing around is the Clover Amour 7mm. It’s plastic, but it is the BEST plastic hook. I haven’t used any of their bigger plastic hooks but if the LnT hooks were not available, that would be my next choice most of the time. 17:37 I will say about the Pryms though, I almost exclusively use them with Lily Sugar n Cream yarn. That combo is amazing. But they don’t work *as well* with other yarns I’ve noticed.
I'm all for corny puns in your ranking names! As to the hooks you covered, Clover Soft Touch seems too short to be comfortable in my hand. I learned how to crochet with Susan Bates aluminum hooks; they're certainly inexpensive, although I would add 3rd-party cushion grips (like the ones for pencils) now. (I would recommend an inexpensive set of bamboo hooks for beginners nowadays, though.) I have a LOT of Furls Streamlines, both in wood and resin, and mostly like them. I don't own any Furls Odyssey hooks, but do have one Furls Candy Shop (from before the Streamlines were introduced). I LOVE Clover Amours, and own all of their sizes (except for their steel hooks). It's something which is a better value if you can get a good coupon for it (such as a "40% off 1 regular-priced item" coupon from Joann or Michaels). I own a set of light-up crochet hooks (interchangeable tips + 1 handle, in a zippered case, but don't use it that often; a good neck light usually works better for me. I do own a couple different kinds of ergonomic aluminum hooks; my favorite such set is Athena's Elements, which I bought one Prime Day from Amazon. I treated myself to a set of Laurel Hill wooden hooks for Christmas one year, and love them -- very smooth-finished and comfortable to hold. As I mentioned earlier, though, an inexpensive (but 4-star rated or better on Amazon) set of bamboo hooks is what I'd recommend for beginner crocheters, as well as for travel by crocheters of any level (no hassles from metal detectors/airport security, and at the price, you won't be heartbroken if you lose it).
Agreed. Inline hooks are the way to go and it’s so hard to find ones that aren’t Susan Bates. I do love the Susan Bates! I just wish there were more options for us.
The furls streamline is inline. The odyssey appears more hybrid in hand. Clover amour are hybrids. Clover larger plastic hooks are inline. Ommi hooks are inline, and excellent. Inline lover here too ❤ Can use hybrids but can't use tapered. Hope this helps. I always wonder why creators doing reviews leave out if hooks are inline or tapered...or hybrid 🤔
I've always used the six inch long steel/aluminium hooks, because of the way I hold my hook ( more like a pen) I can't use the silicon handle / furls type hooks , and I've tried)
I was surprised I really loved inline hooks because in the beginning, I hated them...lol. But as I got used to them, I loved the uniformity they gave my stitches. I have many sizes of the Susan Bates Silvalume ergo hooks and use them A LOT! I do love tapered hooks too though, namely Clover Amour, which I like just as much. ;)
I wish I could get the furls hooks to work for me, I pencil hold and they just aren't comfortable for me, I think they are just too bottom heavy. I LOVE the Clover Amour hooks.
I bought the Prym ergonomic hook (4mm) because it was plastic, I was going on a multi-leg international trip, and I didn’t want to risk my hook getting confiscated by overzealous airport security. I didn’t mind it until the freaking hook tip broke within weeks of use 🤦🏻♀️. Metal for me!
Those of you who don't enjoy the Prym hook, do you usually use acrylic yarn? I really love it, but only on natural fibers. It doesn't seem to play well with acrylic.
I just came from your yarn tier list and was surprised how similar our tastes are. But then I watched this one and I'm like wow we have the same hands or something. My absolute favorite hooks are the tulip etimo. I tried a Prym one recently for amigurumi and I despise it hahaha it hurts my hand and it feels so draggy and the seam on the plastic rubs against my hand uncomfortably.
I tried the prym hooks as so many seem to like it. I should have liked it. But there was something awkward about the handle that gave me hand pain almost immediately. And in a spot that doesn't ever hurt. Otherwise, I "liked" it. Had to return...
I have some sensory processing issues and as soon as you mentioned the prym, I cringed.when I first bought two of them to try out, I really liked them then the next time I came back to them a while later I couldn’t do it. There’s a sound and a texture vibration I feel when I use them and I don’t like it at all. I’m making my neurodivergent about to have a melt down face just thinking about it, that’s how bad they are for me.
I got the complete set of Furls Odyssey for Christmas about 5 years ago. It’s my go-to. Comfortable to use and so smooth. It’s sad it was recently discontinued due to supply issues. I’m happy I have them.if you can get your hands on one, I highly recommend grabbing it. I agree with you on the Prym hooks. I was so excited to get a set based on comments, but so disappointed when I got them. I found a lot of drag and was not happy with the overall quality. I find that plastic hooks generally drag more. The grip on metal hooks can vary and satisfaction depends on personal comfort and ergonomic needs. 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
Wow! I liked your video. Best hook video I've seen. Now for the hooks. I will start with Prym - I can't use it. It hurts my wrist to use it. I think the shaft is too long. I was very disappointed since I bought it because of it is a inline hook. Tulip - I only have one. It is black with the gold hook. I like it but the hook handle is a little short. I have it as a J hook and prefer my Loop and Threads J ergonomic hook over it. I primarily use my Clover Amour and the Loops and Thread ergo hooks. I have never tried the furls after the disaster of the Prym hook. They cost too much for something that I probably can't use. I thought of trying the Ommi hooks since they looks like the Furls Streamline and are not as expensive.
Thank you so much! 🥰 I was pretty disappointed with my prym hook too! Loops and threads/clover amour are great hooks, you really can't go wrong with them! (:
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The tulip etimo red literally changed my life and how i feel about crochet! The way it just glides and that rhythm ✨️ i had to buy back ups!
Judging a hook on its looks rather than how well it works seems kinda silly ;). Having said that, I agree with your assessment of the Clover Amour EXCEPT I'd put them in the top category along with the Tulip hooks. Furls I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole. Overpriced, over-hyped and the tapered shaft can make a mess of stitches with a less experienced crocheter. I will agree they are pretty, but if I don't like how they work, they go ;) I feel that those that choose a Clover over a Tulip and vice versa depends on whether you're a knife gripper (Clover works better, generally) or a pencil gripper (Tulip is probably better for you).
I have a set of Prym Ergonomics and I’m so relieved to find someone else who doesn’t get on with them. I was so confused when I saw so many good reviews for them. Than you so much for the honesty in this review. I will be gifting the Prym hooks and watching a lot more of your videos!
I just bought 3 in my most commonly used sizes. I wish I’d only bought one to start with as I don’t like them at all. I really like the size and shape but they really squeak and they are not smooth
They are great when i am teaching. The drag helps newbs with their tension. I love these hooks shape so much but the drag kills me! Every so often they'll work with a super smooth yarn.
I love my black gold Tulip Etimo… the quality of the entire hook, smoothness of the metal and comfort of the handle is amazing! For reference, I have fairly small hands and learned on old, aluminum Bates hooks.
I'm also an inline hook lover. You need to talk about the difference between inline and tapered
I've only used boye and susan bates. I'm just now thinking of trying something new. Not a plastic fan. Really thinking new fruls streamline metal and or clover aurmor
@@joycedollar1198clover, tulip, or we crochet dots are amazing!
I love my furls streamline and clover amour the best! Susan bates aluminum hooks will always have a special place in my heart though.❤ 🧶
I'd put clover armour in I'm hooked regardless of price. I've never used plastic & definitely don't intend to lol. I may have to pick up a set of tulip hooks now though.😂
ok first off... GIRL regular aluminum hooks and clover amour in the same tier?? HOW?? Also, I agree about the plastic hooks. Not a fan. But I also like different kinds of hooks for different projects and different kinds of yarns. Like recently I discovered that resin hooks for chanile yarn slides like BUTTER and it's so nice to work with. Otherwise, totally agree with your rankings.
I love my Pryms. I do hear them squeak especially with cotton yarn but that doesn't bother me. I like that the shaft is long, the hook is not too sharp, hook is light and well balanced for my knife hold, texture works well with the yarn I generally use and my stitching. I noticed that your faves in general have a bit shorter shaft and heavier. I also like that your picks are consistent. Except maybe I wouldn't have rated the 'unicorn' hook Furls Odyssey unless I tried it. But eh, what ifs are fun. Plastic hooks aren't for everybody.
Completely agree with you on Pryms! I think for me I like that they’re long and they sit in my hand just right for me.
Susan Bates and Prym are my top two. I actually love the length on the Pryms. Maybe it's because I also knit and the length allows them to sit in my hand like a knitting needle.
I have bigger man hands & the smaller Clover handles poke the inside of my palms. PRYM hooks R a gift with a knife hold. I can relate 2 how good the Clovers R & every1 loves them. It's like The having a used Toyota car. Yeah it squeaks, makes some weird noises, doesn't drive as smooth as a Mercedes, but it takes me 2 work daily & is super reliable & comfortable enough 2 drive. Sometimes good is good enough.
I just recently started crocheting and have bought several types and brands of hooks. I had a lot of problems with each of them for different reasons and almost stopped several times as a result. I ordered the Pryms due to a few reviews I saw on YT and Im glad I did. Totally different world of experience. It was like the clouds parted and the angels sang Hallelujah! LOL. They glide like butter. I now have the complete set of them. My next purchase will be a set of the Clover Amours.
Growing up in the 70s, when I learned to crochet I was definitely in the Boye camp and NOT Susan Bates. As I’ve gotten older I’ve tried to move to a lighter weight hook to help with my hand and wrist issues. I am a plus size woman with larger hands. My current fave are the Clover Amour hooks. I bought the whole set at JoAnn using coupons. Actually I bought 2 sets that way. Yesterday I received a Tulip Etimo Red hook, K/6.5mm, from Amazon. I like it but I’m not sure I like it better than the Clover Amour. I have to use it for a while to decide. I have some Furls hooks, 3 kinds. I need to use them some more to know how I really feel about them. Since I’m headed to Michaels this afternoon, I’m going to pick up a Prym hook and a Loops & Threads ergonomic aluminum hook to try out.
I 100% agree with you on the clover soft touch!! Affordable and fabulous 👏🏼
Susan Bates was my first crochet hook because my grandma always used them. They are a great beginner set for sure- but once you decide you are hooked in crochet and will always crochet- you will find yourself trying other hooks and seeing the difference
I upgraded to clover amour and tulip- I’ve knocked minutes off my time per row. I fly through rows now. They are sooooooo smooth! There is much more drag with the Susan Bates-
So you will definitely want to upgrade to a better crochet 🧶 and it’s worth it if you are crocheting a lot
And I love the clover soft touch. My hands are small so it is the perfect size.
I love Prym but I think maybe it depends on what you make. I make a lot of amigurumi. I do love Clover Amour, Odyssey is phenomenal and so are the furls streamlines. I haven’t tried the tulip etimo but I do have that red in my wishlist because it’s beautiful! ❤
Definitely! I know a lot of people who do amigurumi enjoy it, so maybe i'll have to try it with that! Thanks for watching! (:
🧶Learned on Boye and switched to Susan Bates and never looked back! I love the shape and grab to these they never let me down 💜💜💜💜
Wonderful video. Very helpful. I share your love of all things pretty and colorful too. I’m also drawn to crochet tools that are colorful ❤❤ wonderful video
Because they are so expensive and I am so picky- I have bought about 1 a year (Christmas present to self 😊). But it is frustrating that when I am in the mood to buy it’s out of stock. But- they are the best I have ever tried for ergonomics, smooth crocheting and beauty. A pleasure to use.
So this year I will have 3
🧶Agree with a lot of this ! I haven’t used all these hooks (all the I’m hooked category 😂 ). I love the clover amour hooks, especially the aluminum smaller ones, but I don’t get why the larger hooks are plastic? Like give me big metallic clover amour hooks 😅 The clover amour and prym ergonomics are the best plastic hooks I’ve used, but I would avoid plastic hooks all together if I could. I also picked up the crochet lite hook before, thinking it was such a cool concept and it just didn’t work. The hook is too blunt and the light just doesn’t help. But I would go for a light up hook that works.
Clover soft touch are my absolute favorite the flatness of the handle really helps my hands I found that the thicker hooks actually hurt my wrists and hands more coupled with the smoothness I haven't found with very many others except maybe a few of the old susan bates i inherited
Just found ya. You’re not alone with the Pryms I have the whole set and don’t touch them. I prefer a shorter neck so trying different hooks. Furls Streamline so far are my go to. Them and Amours!! 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
Loved this video. I learned to crochet about 17 years ago, but I'm just picking it up again. So much has changed! Well except for the Susan Bates Aluminum hooks lol. I think your ranking was pretty spot on... Except for the Loops and Threads Ergonomic Aluminum Hook. I will say that I really liked this hook when I bought it, but after using it about 5 times, the hook started to twist in the handle (if that makes sense) since I hold my hook like a knife I like to put my thumb on the indented spot on the handle. So when the hook started twisting it was making it difficult to crochet with it. I would have put this in the Cro-Shame category. I replaced it with a Yarnology Aluminum hook, not the one you reviewed in the video. It's the Ergonomic Crochet Hook. Some things I liked about it are: Price! It' was only $1.99 I also like that the size of the hook was embossed into the hook and wont rub off like my Loops & Threads hood did. So annoying, when that happened I couldn't remember what size the dang hook was. It also just feels nice in my hand. I know how you feel about Yarnology, but I encourage you give this one a try. :) I have purchased a Clover Amour hook that everyone loves, but haven't taken it out of the package yet. lol
My favorite go-to hook is Clover Amour. I crochet faster with these, and my yarn rarely splits.
Same! I’m so glad I upgraded to these. Totally worth it
I have watched your video twice, as I find this topic very interesting. I think the preference in hook also depends on your crochet style, maybe. I am still a novice in this game, though, so I am not experienced enough to have an opinion. I use a pencil hold when I crochet, and from what I understand it is not the most common one? Most videos I see are with knife hold 🧶🧶 I am tempted by Clover soft touch and Clover amour to see the difference between them. They are easily available where I live. Tulip Etimo not so much. I have used a cheaper brand so far that works just fine, but my curiosity is alive and well 😊 Thanks again 😊
🧶 I actually love the yarnology hook. I learned on the aluminum ones tho
I love the clover soft touch, and I have to have a tapered head. I think a large part of what hooked me you like best depends on how you hold the work and how you hold the hook, the size of your hands, etc
I love the Clover Amour hooks. I have yet to try the Tulip Etimo, but I've been curious to try them. I only have one Prym Ergonomic hook (size 6) and I HATE it so much. I'm glad I'm not the only one. I also have a Clover Soft Touch and I'm not a big fan of that one either. I think the actual hook head is too small for my liking.
🧶As a new crocheter, you've given me some thought on where to go with my next hook purchase. Thank you! I absolutely MUST have one of the Furls hooks, they are so pretty!!
I get what you're saying about the Prymm hooks. The "squeak" (not really a squeak, but the best way I can describe what it feels like) of the drag doesn't bother me as much as I would expect it to, and I like everything else about it so I'm overlooking the downsides for the good, but I can definitely see how a lot of people might not be able to use it for that reason. I have found that I don't like the thin aluminum hooks, because I tend to grip them too tightly and it hurts my hands when I'm crocheting but have definitely added a few more to try out.
🧶I enjoyed your review and I must say I agree with you on most of them. I’m not much of a Furls fan though and I only have 2 I think. The Odyssey is beautiful however I found it to be much too heavy to use so it just sits here looking pretty. I do love the Tulip hooks though. My first set was the pink ones and they😅 my go-to hooks along with the Clover Amour.
I would love to see you do a review on the counting hook sets if you haven’t already done so. I just came across your channel and haven’t seen all your videos yet. Keep up the great reviews!
I have the entire sets of Prym and love love them, I don’t use them with cotton bcuz not all hooks are for every fiber. I have absolutely zero drag and maybe that’s due to the fact that I clean all my hooks b4 using them.
Yes, maybe clean the hook w/alcohol, an old tshirt, warm soapy water or even wax paper, all these things remove excess residue. 🧶🧶🧶🧶
🧶an excellent review, I’m looking at the Etimo red, I love the looks of it, so I think I will order the 5.0 to start. Thanks!!!
I agree with you on the Prym hooks. After all the raves and hype I'd heard about them, I was so excited to buy myself a set for Christmas only to discover that I really don't like them! Not only was the friction on the yarn unpleasant, but the handles are really uncomfortable. It rubbed my thumb and the outer side of my palm, and I didn't look forward to picking up my hook anymore because of how sore those spots on my hand were. I also really didn't like the fact that they were only marked with the US letter sizes instead of metric, but that's just because I'm more familiar with the metric. I actually ended up returning them and bought myself some basic Susan Bates hooks that are much more comfortable for my grip.
🧶 Love this video! I feel like I am the only person on Earth that doesn't like Furls 🤷🏼♀️ but I am a pencil holder and I think that is a big reason. My favorite hooks are the Clover Amour.
I have a set of Tulips in pink and I’m obsessed. I have one Furls odyssey and it’s fantastic! I will try a streamline and if I like I will buy some more. I also don’t care for plastic hooks unless it’s the Clovor Amore (however it’s spelled 😂).
Prym works great with cotton, wood works great with wool but it depends on the hook maker. I absolutely love my Furls Odyssey hooks, so glad I've got them.
My go to hook is the clover soft touch….and I have some hand arthritis and they are my comfort hooks
My favorite hooks are the Clover Amour. I love how they just slide through the yarn. The only downside is that I wish that they were a little bit longer. Sometimes, if I've been crocheting a lot, it feels like the end is rubbing on my hand & it's irritating. My second favorite are the Prym hooks and I love the length and the way that they fit in my hand. The Prym do drag a little on some yarns, but glide fairly well through others. I believe that it is a personal choice. We are all different people and have different outlooks on things.
Yes I also feel like hooks are too short
I tried clover soft touch and returned it. The handle is too short and pushes into the back of my hand. I got a clover amour thinking people were hyping it too much but I’m in love. As for the Prym, I have one hook that I got to make a shawl with truboo because that yarn is so slippery and I needed the extra drag to help my tension. I haven’t used it for anything else since.
I find my Furls resin hooks drag a little when using a yarn that has any acrylic or other manmade fiber in it. I also think the head is a little too rounded and the throat is not deep enough. I have ordered their new metal hooks and have high hopes for them, tho! I do like the Clover Amour because I prefer metal hooks, but again, the throat is a little too shallow so I have some trouble working stitches. I do like the feel of the handle. As for Prym, I love the shape of the hook head. Just pointy enough and the throat is deeper. I generally prefer more of an in-line shape, as I learned to crochet using Susan Bates hooks. The Prym head is like a combination of inline and tapered. I find that the Pryms slide pretty easily and don’t squeak if I’m using a natural fiber and I like the feel of the hook in my hand. My more than two cents worth!
I have three Prym hooks that I have used occasionally and I don't love them either. I do like the handles, but not the head. It does drag some to me, and depending upon the yarn, it bothers my hand (I have arthritis). I always end up using Clover Amour hooks because they're easier on me. I would love to try the Tulip red hooks some day, I don't have any of those.
What a great list. I have tried so many hooks and I agree with your top tier. I actually only have one Tulip Etimo in the pink and I love it. I bought it because I didn't want to work on an amigurumi piece with a resin hook. Already broke one and did not want to do that again. However, I tend to really love my resin hooks. I have noticed that my wrists and hands hurt less when I stick with them. I have several Ommi hooks and one Divit Shilp that I love. (Amazon), They are very comparable to Furls in type and length. But, I just got three Ophire hooks and I absolutely love them. The price point is reasonable. and they are beautiful. They are a bit shorter then the Furls type. That works out great for me because I tend to choke up on the neck of my Furls anyway, so it makes it more natural and balanced to hold. I also like to support smaller businesses, like Furls and Ophire. Anyway, I would love to see more hook reviews.
Good video! Part of the reason why I love the Clover Amour hooks is because of the hook part itself. I love the tapered hook and have a very difficult time with the inline hooks like the Susan Bates ones. That really informs which hooks I love. I have a hard time with any bamboo hooks as well as the wood for the same reason -- especially bad if it's humid. Haven't tried many hook brands because I love the Clover Amour but on my Christmas wishlist is always one of the Furls hooks. :)
I watched a review about Prym Ergonomics hooks and they said that the sets had a gloss finish but the individual hooks had a matt finish. Could this be why some people love them and others don't? I'm a Clover Soft Touch fan, and always use them for my projects.❤ Great video and so helpful!
I also hated the Prym hooks. I wonder if I should try the Furls Streamline Resin... I really love Susan Bates ergonomics😊
I know im late here, lol. I bought some tlyarn on eBay and found a Prym hook tucked inside the ball. I do not like that hook. I absolutely understand, and i also agree with you on it. It drags something horrible. Im just glad I didn't have to pay for the hook. I do really love the Furls streamline metal hooks.
🧶Great video. I hope you do add to this list because I love to watch videos on hooks and yarns. I like Prym hooks, I'm a slow crocheter and the yarn doesn't slip as much for me because I guess for the reason why you don't like it, there's a grab to it. And also I find the tip is super pointy so it gets into the stitches easier. But with that being said, I just got a set of Furls streamline and I haven't picked up my Prym since. I hope you keep making more videos, I really enjoy listening to you. Thanks.
Thank you so much for watching, I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the video! I'll definitely need to add to this list in the future (: That definitely makes sense why you like the Prym hooks, I know a lot of people really love them! I love Furls streamline as well (: Take care!
Good morning! As I watch this video, I am crocheting with a Hobby Lobby “luxury” hook. It is a favorite if your yarn is splitting on u. I dislike totally Clover Soft touch. As a pencil holder, it is way too short. Have a good day
My top 3 hooks are clover amour, prym in the larger sizes and aluminum susan bates. The glide of clover amour is unparalleled. I got the prym larger sizes for super size granny squares - worked perfectly on multi-strand work and finally the Susan Bates, which was not discussed is the only one i use on Caron Simply soft to eliminate the tendancy to split.😮
🧶 I don’t the prym hook either. Thanks for the review!
I agree with you on the Prymcrochet hooks- not fun to work with. My favorites are the Susan Bates aluminum! I have tried the clover soft touch and amour and simply did not like the hook style or the slight drag.
Love your Tier Ranking videos and the tier names. Please do more!!!! Also, do you know use wooden hooks. I am a fan of them, really light weight. I have furls and some that I bought off of Amazon.
🧶 I can’t really give an opinion on any of the ones you included in your ranking. As someone who pretty much only has Walmart readily available regarding physical stores, I have only ever tried out Boye and Susan Bates. I’m not a big fan of Susan Bates hooks. I always find that my yarn gets split as I use them, they just don’t work for me at all. Boye, however, is my bestie! Big fan! Super smooth work, rarely splits yarn while using the hook, the spot for your thumb is perfect. I never get wrist pain with Boye. And I’m talking the regular hooks, I haven’t tried the ergonomic style yet. I’m plain and simple.
🧶 my fav hooks are the clover amour, and after previously trying store brands like yarnology the difference was like night and day and made the experience much more fun. I def wanna try the tulip etimo hooks though they just look so pretty!
Clover Amour is amazing! I totally agree, the right crochet hook makes crocheting much more fun (: The look of the tulip etimo is one of my favorites for sure! Thanks for watching!
I also had a prim hook size 3.5 that snapped in half the second i started crocheting with it
I use Prym hooks. I love the aesthetic of it and it's light weight feel on hand, which is great cuz i like switching between pencil-hold and knife-hold. Only cons would be the long hook-shafts for smaller sizes as others in the comments mentioned. Other youtubers mentioned the drag and yarns being caught on shafts cuz their hook had a rough finish. But i have 2 whole sets of Prym Hooks, and all of mine are smooth and doesn't drag. (I do want to try the Clover Soft and Etimo for it's smaller sizes one day to compare).
I currently have clover armour hate the fact that they turn into plastic after a size 6 😢 think I'll order 1 tulip etimo with my next yarn order to try it out. Loved this video 🫶
Omg I had no idea they do that, that's so annoying!! I love the tulip etimo though! Thanks for watching!! (:
‘Nails on a chalkboard’ - exactly. Wasted money on buying three Pryms recently. I can’t stand that squeak and it’s not smooth to use. I do really like the shape though so I’m really disappointed that it didn’t work. My clover amour is the smoothest to work with but as you kind of hint at, there’s nothing exciting about it. My husband is a wood turner so we’re experimenting putting a good hook in a wooden handle so I’m going to get him to do that with the clover
I used to use just Susan Bates until I tried the Clover Amour Hooks, and then realized just how terrible Susan Bates Hooks are. I got rid of all my hooks and bought all Clover Amour. Love them so much. They glide so smoothly.
I can not agree more! I have the tulip set and I LOVE it. And yes , the Prym is the worst hook on earth! I tried them and I had exactly that nails on a chalkboard feeling, I couldn’t even finish a swatch, it was that bad 🫣
I'm so glad I'm not the only one, I couldn't use it! Thank you for watching! (:
omg your sweater is awesome😻 can you please share a tutorial?❤
Thank you so much, I love that idea!! I will definitely try and get one up soon! (:
@@hooksandheelersThank you so much😻😻
I agree with the Prym! I want to like them so bad. I love the aesthetic, it's just the plastic for sure that creates that slower uncomfortable drag. I really want the Tulip etimo in red! Maybe for my birthday (valentines day)
Furls Streamline Metal is superb (minus price) - infinitely superior to the Odyssey. Also, I love Tulip Etimo hooks.
I taught myself using Boye hooks. They are a good standard and get the job done.
I got the Etimo tulip red set and weirdly I am not a fan, I had to get the clover amour set also and thank goodness I love them! ❤
May I ask, since you said you like the clover soft touch, which is suppose to be similar, what didn’t you like about tulip? I was thinking of getting them since I like clover soft touch but they are too short for my palm.
@@PunkHime89 the Etimo is slightly stockier and about 3-4 mm shorter the soft grip is not soft and more of a dense rubber. The hook itself (although beautiful) is not the quality I expected. The hook tip where the beak of the hook meets the stem (lol I’m calling it a stem 🤷🏼♀️) it is as if it was bent and then finished in the deep red tone because it’s under the beak itself shorting the grip of the hook considerably. And it is consistent throughout the set. I REALLY wish I could show you pictures so you can see the shotty craftsmanship . I don’t understand why they are so expensive or popular. Although I must confess they are beautiful, they are not the quality hooks they are advertised in my own opinion. I hope this helped you to decide. But please don’t take my word perhaps buy a single hook, I wish I had done that.
@@TheChroniclesOfYarnia if it’s shorter than clover soft touch, I’ll take your word for it. I really can’t stand how short that one is, so even if the craftsmanship was amazing, it would be too painful on my palms to use. Maybe I’ll try one hook like you said just to get it out of my system. Thank you!
I like the Prym hooks, but only for 10mm & above. I DEFINITELY prefer metal hooks, especially for smaller ones, but I think the larger Prym hooks are really nice & I don’t seem to mind the plastic as much as I typically would.
if i'm going for a non-metal crochet hook then i go for my furls streamlines, recently got some and I'm obsessed. If I'm going for a metal hook, then it's truly a three way tie between the tulip etimos, clovers, and the furls odyssey.
I first got my Crochet Lite from HL. I LOVED THEM so much! The light is awesome and helps you with dark yarns. I doubled down and bought an interchangeable lighted set from Amazon..which are made out of resin and the handle has 2 settings. I really love them, but when I bought a Furls Resin Streamline? Yeah, the lighted set is packed away. I am a Susan Bates girl, I still have my original set, but I can’t use them anymore because they are too thin in my hand. Tulips are pretty and people love them, but they hold the same problem for me as the Clover knock offs: too small of a handle and just expensive for no darned reason in my book. I have 2 Yarnology hooks and they are the huge sizes and I only use them with certain blanket yarns, other than that they are okay. I don’t own Pryms, or Clover traditional hooks. And L&T is Michael’s attempt to get in on the hook game to compete with Susan Bates and Boye, so I wouldn’t touch them, but do recommend them for beginners. I now own a set of Clover Takumi Interchangeable Tunisian hooks and I love them for Tunisian.
I just found you today. I am happy I did 🧶🧶🧶🧶
Hi from uk I've only been crochetching for 8 months now
I started off with pony easy grip very nice n rounded handle hooks then went to clover armour which i didn't get on well with them
Then I come across the prym n I've been hooked my go too
N made 3 cowls, 1 scarf in 3 weeks and currently working on shawl lol
I would luv to try the furls look so pretty the funky plastic ones
Give me Prym crochet hooks every time. Hooks with shorter handles dig into the side of my palm. I can hold a Prym with a very loose grip which keeps my hand nicely relaxed. I couldnt get on with the Tulip, Clover not too bad.
Hello fellow crocheter . My personal opinion
Summary
For crochet plastic is weak, wood is slow, metal is god
For knitting at least for me metal is worst, plastic is ok, wood is best .
on most hooks metal flies easy
Great for crocheting bad for knitting.
easy to control
Hooks are strong so you don't feel like you're going to snap it
Needless not so much.
plastic hooks feels flimsy, cheap, and sticky,
Knitting needels t least the ones I've used which where where acrylic felt nice.
the only thing is that it warms up quicker imo but now being warm just feels better with more regulated not hot as metal thing .
And wooden crochet hooks sound kind of like a night mare I can see them being very good for strength and just wait but I feel like it would hold the stitches too much i like to glide
But actually the same reason why I like wood for knitting it makes me a lot less likely to drop stitches especially if I'm working with 4 needles or more I know there's cats but also if I'm working on something very small like socks the feel sturdy.
My absolute favorite crochet hooks are the Tulip etimo (thinking of finally buying myself a full set for this mothers day haha) and my least favorite that I have ever tried was the Prym as well 😂 I wanted so badly to like it but It is exactly how you said “nails on a chalk board”. Can’t stand plastic crochet hooks, they bend easily too haha. Metal all the way for me
🧶I need to try the Etimo!! Absolutely love the Odyssey. Once you try it, the Streamline will drop a tier. I hope you got one! It's the only way to go on 2 or 3 weight yarns for me.
I have a Prym hook that I used on an amigurumi project with inexpensive yarn. It was a tough go. My hands ached at the end of the day - I also have arthritis. I broke the hook partway through and had to buy another to complete the project - it was the only brand that came in the size I needed. I know that the yarn played a role and will try it again with something a little softer but for now, not one of my favourites.
🧶 …also…I agree with pretty much all of your ratings for the ones I’ve tried & for the ones I haven’t, I imagine I’d have the same thoughts…I haven’t tried the prym hooks, but tried their knitting needles & did NOT like them…I also think the standard aluminum hooks that most of us start on are really great for beginners and for small projects here and there. They often get overlooked for the fancier hooks, but hey, they do the job decently well for what they are. I rarely use anything but furls since I made the plunge and bought them in wood, resin, and metal, though.
So far in my crochet journey, the only hook I would put in "a real cro-shame" would be the ergonomic Prym hooks. I got them in the pack on sale as my 2nd hooks to try ever and I didn't like them at all but I'm pretty sure it's because of my pencil grip and them being more for knife grips. I probably would also not like the Furls hooks either for the same reason
🧶I love your tiers! The puns are amazing!
I bought 3 Furls resin hooks and I really love the feel of them, too. However, I have a bad tendence to drop my hooks and when this happened with one of these hooks, the head broke off. I was really disappointed in that and now I am scared to use the last 2, so they just stay in their holder.
I have 4 of tulip hooks, but seriously I’d rather have the clover amour.
I was able to get 1 furls odyssey hook it is my absolute favorite. If you get one you will see how the yarn glides off the hook. I swear my crochet time is faster when I use it
Agree on plastic but ❤ my Bamboo hooks ! 😊
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So far the Clove Amour hooks are my favorite. And because I made the mistake of going down the Pretty Crochet Hooks on Etsy rabbit hole first...they don't even seem that expensive by comparison 😂
For me I enjoy using plastic hooks because my first hooks that I used and feels good when I crochet
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These are my all time favorite hooks. Idk what exactly it is, maybe it’s the handle shape being perfect for my hand, or how smooth the metal is, or both, the length of the shaft the shape of the tip…these hooks are amazing to me. 10/10, going right in the “I’m hooked” category for me. I have them in several sizes and if I need a size I don’t have I would rather go out and buy a new hook than use one of my others.
The only hooks that come second are Prym, which I love love love, and then somewhere between those bouncing around is the Clover Amour 7mm. It’s plastic, but it is the BEST plastic hook. I haven’t used any of their bigger plastic hooks but if the LnT hooks were not available, that would be my next choice most of the time.
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I will say about the Pryms though, I almost exclusively use them with Lily Sugar n Cream yarn. That combo is amazing. But they don’t work *as well* with other yarns I’ve noticed.
I'm all for corny puns in your ranking names!
As to the hooks you covered, Clover Soft Touch seems too short to be comfortable in my hand. I learned how to crochet with Susan Bates aluminum hooks; they're certainly inexpensive, although I would add 3rd-party cushion grips (like the ones for pencils) now. (I would recommend an inexpensive set of bamboo hooks for beginners nowadays, though.) I have a LOT of Furls Streamlines, both in wood and resin, and mostly like them. I don't own any Furls Odyssey hooks, but do have one Furls Candy Shop (from before the Streamlines were introduced). I LOVE Clover Amours, and own all of their sizes (except for their steel hooks). It's something which is a better value if you can get a good coupon for it (such as a "40% off 1 regular-priced item" coupon from Joann or Michaels). I own a set of light-up crochet hooks (interchangeable tips + 1 handle, in a zippered case, but don't use it that often; a good neck light usually works better for me. I do own a couple different kinds of ergonomic aluminum hooks; my favorite such set is Athena's Elements, which I bought one Prime Day from Amazon. I treated myself to a set of Laurel Hill wooden hooks for Christmas one year, and love them -- very smooth-finished and comfortable to hold. As I mentioned earlier, though, an inexpensive (but 4-star rated or better on Amazon) set of bamboo hooks is what I'd recommend for beginner crocheters, as well as for travel by crocheters of any level (no hassles from metal detectors/airport security, and at the price, you won't be heartbroken if you lose it).
The good reviews are what made me buy the Prym hooks and I hate them. They really do have a sandpapery feel.
I love the red one I have a set and they are great
I wish that we had an inline lover review hooks because I can't stand any of these because they aren't inline lol.
Agreed. Inline hooks are the way to go and it’s so hard to find ones that aren’t Susan Bates. I do love the Susan Bates! I just wish there were more options for us.
The furls streamline is inline. The odyssey appears more hybrid in hand. Clover amour are hybrids. Clover larger plastic hooks are inline. Ommi hooks are inline, and excellent. Inline lover here too ❤ Can use hybrids but can't use tapered. Hope this helps. I always wonder why creators doing reviews leave out if hooks are inline or tapered...or hybrid 🤔
I've always used the six inch long steel/aluminium hooks, because of the way I hold my hook ( more like a pen) I can't use the silicon handle / furls type hooks , and I've tried)
I was surprised I really loved inline hooks because in the beginning, I hated them...lol. But as I got used to them, I loved the uniformity they gave my stitches. I have many sizes of the Susan Bates Silvalume ergo hooks and use them A LOT! I do love tapered hooks too though, namely Clover Amour, which I like just as much. ;)
@@Stephanie.922Tulip Etimo is also hybrid. I personally prefer tapered over inline, but I love my Tulip hooks!
I wish I could get the furls hooks to work for me, I pencil hold and they just aren't comfortable for me, I think they are just too bottom heavy. I LOVE the Clover Amour hooks.
I bought the Prym ergonomic hook (4mm) because it was plastic, I was going on a multi-leg international trip, and I didn’t want to risk my hook getting confiscated by overzealous airport security. I didn’t mind it until the freaking hook tip broke within weeks of use 🤦🏻♀️. Metal for me!
Came for the puns. Also, love how your cardigan is almost blue heeler color. Happy crafting!
Hahaha I'm glad you enjoyed them! You're right, it reminds me of Bluey's colors! Thanks for watching! (:
I use clover and tulip when I crochet knife hold, when I crochet pencil hold I use prym
Those of you who don't enjoy the Prym hook, do you usually use acrylic yarn? I really love it, but only on natural fibers. It doesn't seem to play well with acrylic.
I have tried it with acrylic and cotton and had a hard time with both of them! I know a lot of people really love Prym hooks though! (:
Would these rankings translate for larger hook sizes 6.5-10? Clover amour and tulip etimo use plastic for the hook tips in the larger sizes.
Great video!!! I agree with you based on those I’ve tried so far..I will say the Odyessy makes amigurumi life soooo good, imo! 😊 🧶
🧶This was really helpful. I only ever use the same aluminum hook. Now I may try the Clover Amour!
So happy to hear that! Thank you so much for watching. I’m sure you’ll love it!!😍
I just came from your yarn tier list and was surprised how similar our tastes are. But then I watched this one and I'm like wow we have the same hands or something. My absolute favorite hooks are the tulip etimo. I tried a Prym one recently for amigurumi and I despise it hahaha it hurts my hand and it feels so draggy and the seam on the plastic rubs against my hand uncomfortably.
I tried the prym hooks as so many seem to like it. I should have liked it. But there was something awkward about the handle that gave me hand pain almost immediately. And in a spot that doesn't ever hurt. Otherwise, I "liked" it. Had to return...
Also, I really like the tulip red but I need a bigger handle...
I have some sensory processing issues and as soon as you mentioned the prym, I cringed.when I first bought two of them to try out, I really liked them then the next time I came back to them a while later I couldn’t do it. There’s a sound and a texture vibration I feel when I use them and I don’t like it at all. I’m making my neurodivergent about to have a melt down face just thinking about it, that’s how bad they are for me.
I got the complete set of Furls Odyssey for Christmas about 5 years ago. It’s my go-to. Comfortable to use and so smooth. It’s sad it was recently discontinued due to supply issues. I’m happy I have them.if you can get your hands on one, I highly recommend grabbing it.
I agree with you on the Prym hooks. I was so excited to get a set based on comments, but so disappointed when I got them. I found a lot of drag and was not happy with the overall quality.
I find that plastic hooks generally drag more.
The grip on metal hooks can vary and satisfaction depends on personal comfort and ergonomic needs.
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Wow! I liked your video. Best hook video I've seen.
Now for the hooks. I will start with Prym - I can't use it. It hurts my wrist to use it. I think the shaft is too long. I was very disappointed since I bought it because of it is a inline hook. Tulip - I only have one. It is black with the gold hook. I like it but the hook handle is a little short. I have it as a J hook and prefer my Loop and Threads J ergonomic hook over it. I primarily use my Clover Amour and the Loops and Thread ergo hooks. I have never tried the furls after the disaster of the Prym hook. They cost too much for something that I probably can't use. I thought of trying the Ommi hooks since they looks like the Furls Streamline and are not as expensive.
Thank you so much! 🥰 I was pretty disappointed with my prym hook too! Loops and threads/clover amour are great hooks, you really can't go wrong with them! (:
That is my favorite hook the red tulip
All of my hooks are Furls now, I have big hand and they're the only hooks that are comfortable for me