YARN SNOB REVIEWS | Trying Metal Tunisian Crochet Hooks from AliExpress
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
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Join me for an unapologetically honest Yarn Snob Review of the Tunisian Crochet Hook Set from AliExpress! Will these hooks replace some of my tried and true sets in my collection? Let's find out!
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// TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 Welcome
2:47 Backstory
3:37 Unboxing
3:55 First Impressions
7:35 DK Yarn Swatch Test
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11:13 Gauge & Cord Test
13:55 Hook Rating & FInal Thoughts
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Thank you!!
Thank you for this incredibly timely review!! ❤
Clicking right now! I trust you!
I appreciate you so much for letting us know about these hooks with an honest review & the link to order them.
ma’am, i think you sold them out! 😅
that link is broken now, and there’s an identical listing up with only a pre-order option
“Oh! These smell terrible…”. Proceeds to sniff 3 more times😂 why are humans like this 😂😂😂❤❤❤
Too funny - but you are absolutely right!?! 🤣
Toni was smelling it for us... we had to know if it was bad, or really really bad! 😂
LOL I know, right? I guess it's that thing where you want to make sure all five senses are going to find this exerience joyful!
😂
Literally though the same thing!!!
Tonnnnnnniiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You DID NOT just call me at as your cup of caffeine sponsor!!!!!!!!! (Except you did!) Here I am, in my living room, wishing I had a susan bates hook for tunesian crochet and WHOA. I wondered if you had a metal hook review and you did and I just settled in to crochet and listen and ...I almost fell off the couch! I just bought a set! I'm so happy. Thank you. This is my lucky day! :)
I would never have dared to order them without your review. Yep, that's just how much I value your expertise and honesty. Thanks for your inspiration and for being such a ray of sunshine 🫶
Same! I only ordered mine bc of this video
I'd probably LOVE them. I have the Sewrella metal tunisian hooks that Toni shared 6ish months ago and have added the swivel cords they recently released. love, love, love them. I tried and tried to love the bamboo and plastic sets that are available and just hate the feel and drag of the yarn on those materials. I'm a metal only girl and they never wear out!
I hear you! I have a set of plastic and a set of wooden tunisian hooks that are okay but I definitely prefer metal.
Do you miss the 7mm hook that Sewrella lacks? That’s what’s stopping me.
@@quix66hiya22 Yes, and I love using a 7mm, but so far I've gotten around it.
so they are inline hooks???
"Are these some hooks that you'd try?"
Girl, I was opening the link halfway through the video. I've been buying from Aliexpress, but only some bits and pieces (like scissors, stitch markers, plastic containers), because as you said their quality... can be questionable. It's the same as ebay, shein, wish and the like.
But this review had me, now the only question remaining is "Do I need them?". And the answer is yes, because it's a *metal* tunisian crochet hook set.
Personally, I'm waiting for your crochet hooks. After all the reviews and crochet projects, I have a feeling your hooks will be nothing short of spectacular😊
You just made me place my order. I set them in my cart last night waiting for this review. Girl, girl!! You hinted several reviews back, you are developing a set. I figured I would wait for your set. Yours will be the 2nd set. Listen, I had more things in the cart but never hit the button. Now I've just taken the leap. Thank you. I love the review.
I have to say your nails today are STUNNING! I love the color
My sister used to buy wigs on AliExpress, and many of those sellers went on to become popular brands. I ordered those hooks last night because I was worried they might sell out after your video!
A metal 7.0mm tunisian hook, and inline style!?!?! ive been looking for one forever! thank you! haha ordering!
I just received these and they are a joy to work with, I've done a couple of projects with no issues at all. The packaging so far hasn't changed at all, still like when I first got it.
I have many sets and I do love these very much.
Are you able to connect the chords to each other to make them longer?
@@christymasher I would guess so, in the video the litte bag contains connectors.
The way my heart is singing Toni!!! I also love metal crochet the most. My bamboo ones are getting on my last nerve. I've been scouring the internets for metal Tunisian hooks. Even fixed ones. Nothing. I wasn't about to pay $200 for a set so I'm super duper excited. TYSM
Can't stand the drag with bamboo 😖 Metal all the way! So excited to get these 😊
These hooks are now on a pre-order status and mine will ship out april 30th. I can wait. I can only imagine what this seller is thinking right now.
The TIMELINESS of this review is nothing short of serendipitous! I just watched your "Learn to Tunisian Crochet in 15 Minutes" video last weekend and it has been stuck in my mind that I want to get a set of hooks sometime soon, but since I am still a beginner crocheter, I didn't want to spend $150+ for a set of hooks. I normally shy away from those sorts of steeply discounted stores, but this review has me reconsidering! Thank you for sharing!
I bought an inexpensive set of metal hooks with rubber like handles as my first and only regular crochet hooks and love them to this day. Never felt the need to buy any others. When I wanted to pick up Tunisian, I bought an expensive set of bamboo Tunisian hooks - and I'm not loving them so much!! I was thrilled to see Toni's review today of the same metal set of Tunisian hooks that I ordered! I don't have them yet - but hoping I will like them too!! Just sharing my experience because I can relate to your words!! They don't have to cost more to be better! 💕
I am so glad I did some research on hooks today; I am old-school Susan Bates aluminum hooks. I have been crocheting for over 40 yrs, so I am picky about the hooks' feel when used. Just ordered a set of these needles. Your videos are such a big help to this older crocheter; thank goodness for RUclips and your channel.
Your 'brutal honesty' is important to me.
Listen, “Toni Approved” spells “SOLD” in my language. I have one individual Tunisian hook that I got from Joann last year or before because I was curious about what it was for. My first Tunisian video was Toni’s and I was HOOKED from then on, making swatches all over the place! And I really wanted a set with the cords because I figured certain blankets would be easier than regular crochet.
I always pour through Amazon reviews because I don’t have the money to experiment but I was never really sure which product to pull the trigger on.
NOW👏🏽I👏🏽KNOW👏🏽!!!
Thank you, Toni!!!
I just ordered them. Thank you for finding an affordable, good quality set of Tunesian hooks for us, the beginners who di not want to spend hundreds of dollars on tools until we know if we will like the craft.
The thumbnail got me on this one! The face you are making is GOLDEN!😂😂😂
Thanks for the honest review! I prefer metal hooks too. I started crocheting with boyd hooks and have never tried any other types (wood, ect.) I wanted to try tunisian crochet because ur channel has inspired me. Unfortunately, I saw this review too late. I am attempting ur Mulberry baby blanket and ordered a bamboo hook u also recommended with that project after searching for metal hooks in the correct size and failing. Then I though "well I'm gonna need all the sizes cause why not? I'm gonna buy a set kit". Nope! Those prices are ridiculous! Lol. But this is definitely something I'll keep in the back of my mind. Thanks soo much for the review and the patterns and the video tutorials. I'll let you know how my blanket turns out!
Well my dear; I have been Influenced !! I bought the Twist & Click - Susan Bates set... now I await the arrival of the AliExpress hooks. You really are a wicked woman !! All this temptation with brilliant reviews !! Love it 😍 x x
I’ve been dying for this! Thanks Toni! You’re simply the absolute best.
I’m so excited to try these. I started Tunisian in November after finding your channel and I’m HOOKED!!
Thank you Toni! I had some doubts too but I’m so excited about these hooks now. Loved your very thorough review 💜
Thank you so much for all that you do. I always enjoy your tutorials and chats.
Thank you, Toni, for your quality reviews. They have helped me know what to look for when choosing Tunisian hooks, especially.
I cannot tell you how much I love your reviews. And when you find something you like? Wow. This was great. Thank you!!!
Thank you for your honest and upfront review of this hook set!!! I appreciate your candor on the many different products that you bring to our attention!! Enjoy your string therapy and have a great day!!!
I've just started looking at your tunisian crochet tutorials and I'm going to need hooks! :) Thank you for the review
This makes me ECSTATICALLY happy!!! I've been waiting & praying for metal tunisian crochet hooks that aren't hella expensive. I love Denise Love2Crochet ... the only downside is they aren't metal. This review is incredibly helpful, TYSM Toni!!! I already jumped to the link & ordered a set. I think this set will tick all the boxes for me. I will still use my Denise set because I love them but this new set is destined to get some mileage 😂
I just ordered! They look amazing, and I love a metal hook. Thanks for your review. You're the best!💚
Just received these after I saw your review and you are absolutely correct about these hooks. Thank you for sharing.
I think that’s what I’ve been missing. More metal in my life. Thx for always looking out for your people. 💕
A fellow crocheter recommended these to me yesterday! I ordered them last night before they went on backorder. And today I got your email for the review!!!! I'm so glad I took the leap of faith!
Ive been wanting to try tunisian crochet since finding your channel, and this video convinced me to take the leap! Excited to start this new journey ❤
Love your honest reviews!!! Because I now can afford to get those hooks, I already have your pattern book and I got my yarn!!! Yay!!! Thank you :)
Just what I’ve been looking for…thank you.
I love that you did this review. I just ordered 😊. I love that they are metal, I love the color, the price and is everything and your review sold the product.
Thank you for this. I’ve been looking for an affordable alternative for metal hooks.
I love love love my set. They also fit perfectly in my Black Purl Magic Tool Binder! Thank you so much for reviewing them.
Thank you for adding some budget friendly advice to your channel. I love your videos, but often I can't afford the materials and/or yarn that you are working with. Hope that you will do this more often! Thank you again and I'm already looking forward to your next video!
Toni, thank you for being an inspiration. In December I inherited a project from my grandmother and it includes Tunisian crochet and cross stitch on said Tunisian. Your videos helped me so much in understanding the pattern from grandma. Thank you for helping connect me to her through this wonderful craft.
I just order mine. Thank you. Can't wait to see your hooks when they come out. You are AMAZING.
When did you order the hooks? I tried to use the link but it is only pre-order but was not able to pre-order.
I just received them. I ordered them the moment i watched this video when it came out. They were out of stock at the moment, but they got back in stock and was shipped a week or so ago and arrived today. I opened them up and OH MY GOD THE SMELL! and just like Tony in this video i proceed to smell them 3 or 4 more times. I took the hooks and cables out, ripped the zipper out of the case and proceed throwing away the case and a big yellow tab the hooks were on. I put the hooks in a different pouch and i am a happy clam. They are great, smooth, not too heavy not too light. the allow they are made of is very interesting, it feels like its not just one metal. the cables are SWIVEL which is awesome. unfortunately they do not fit any of my other interchangeable hooks or needles but it doesnt matter cause there are plenty of cables of different length so its self sufficient. overall pretty happy!
Thank you so much for finding these for us!! Just ordered! 🩷🩷
Just preordered a set, can’t wait for them to arrive. I just started learning Crochet, I can’t wait to get into Tunisian Crochet ❤
I am so glad to see that you reviewed these. I have been wanting metal tunisian hooks but could not really find ones that I can afford.Since I seen that you hinted that you were developing a set I was going to wait. But I think that I will be getting these soon! Thank you Toni for showing us these hooks!
I ordered the clover takumi set and am now eyeing these. Thanks, Toni!!
Just got these hooks (from Temu) because I am just learning Tunisian crochet and was really struggling with the wood/bamboo hooks. Well, these are a complete game changer! I love them so much. Thank you so much for your review. ❤
Thank you, Toni! I love Tunisian crochet & have been looking for some good metal hooks that don't cost the warth to buy. I will definitely check these out. Lots of love and yarny hugs 💗
Hi Toni I am so glad that you did this review. I love metal hooks the most along with a sleek bamboo as long as the heads are pointy. I will have to save for these as they are almost $70.00 Canadian but will be worth the wait!
I ordered these. They arrived 2 weeks before predicted - and are as smooth and wonderful as you said!
I didn’t think anything could beat my 50-year-old I hook; oh my goodness! I’m never looking back. And. As much as I love the Pryms you recommended, sometimes I want a standard metal hook. These, without cord, are long enough for my large hand. Exactly what I was looking for. I’m delighted. Thank you!!!
I've been getting into crochet the last few weeks and while I'm trying not to follow my every impulse to buy a lot of stuff, your videos have me so hyped. They've been so good for learning technique and for helping me decide what I SHOULD invest in. You're so charming, your editing is so effective, your teaching is wonderful. You rock. A++
I just ordered these, I'm so excited for them to arrive so my Tunisian style projects can get longer than 4 inches! I was very tempted, it looks like they're doing a new version that's GOLD and you can get it in what looks like a much nicer package.. but I don't have the cash or the joint stability to mess around if the coating makes the hooks more resistant. Maybe if I come into a windfall I'll upgrade. :D
I ummed & ahhhed for a bit after watching this as I have a denise set but went for it & I'm not disappointed. Thank you for reviewing these
Thanks Toni you always give a thorough review ❤
I just started a project, and because I hadn’t tried Tunisian crochet before, I borrowed a friend’s needles. Having a little stress with them and was wondering if metal needles were the answer. The ones I found were quite expensive. Then I saw your review. They sounded like the answer I was looking for, especially the swivel connection. I have just placed an order, and looking forward to improving my Tunisian project experience. I enjoy your style of instruction. So easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your time with me.
It never ceases to amaze me when you say size 7 tunisian crochet hooks are difficult to find when my first tunisian crochet hook was a metal size 7 and I found it on the spanish equivalent of a dollar store for a euro. It is one of those that look like a knitting needle with a crochet head but still... It also crochets super good, it's the one I learned tinisian crochet with (with your videos so thank you for that).
As for the hooks, I would totally buy them, I don't have the budget to buy a full set so I will probably end up buying this.
I bought them! Only because of you! They should be delivered this week! Thank you for all your videos and all your help! You are the best!!!
I would LOVE to get these. I don't like wood hooks and the Denise ones bother me with their overall shortness so I never feel like I can grip them as easily. Thanks for this great review, Toni!
Think I’ve just found the reason to try these hooks!
Thank you for sharing these! Been hoping for a set of metal Tunisian hooks at a decent price to try this kind of crochet out!
Just need to wait for them to turn up now.
Thank you for the review, Toni. Much appreciated!
I love metal hooks. I may be ordering these. I’m looking forward to seeing your Tunisian hooks❤️😊
I love your videos, even if i’m not planning on starting tunisian crochet I’m still gonna watch ♥️
I have wooden hooks already, and now you MADE me buy metal hooks as well. This set looks great, they have your seal of approval, and are so reasonably priced. So now my order has been placed.
I’ve been using these since they arrived. The hooks are especially easy to use. The yarn flows over them! I’m so glad I ordered them immediately. I love the length and weight.
Thank you for this review. I can quicker save up for this than the other sets on my wishlist. I enjoy working with metal hooks as well.
OMG! My set arrived yesterday and I'm IN LOVE! ❤ I've already done 2 washcloths (adapted from knitting patterns even 😂). I have big plans for these babies! Thank you so much for the recommendation and video reaction. I was totally influenced 😅
Yay !! Mine arrived today !! They are fabulous... I'll definitely allow myself to be influenced by you again.
It's the perfect portable set for teaching and travel. Beautifully smooth, sharp & shiny !! ⭐⭐⭐
I’m so happy you gave these a 9 hook rating. I just ordered them & I’m really excited to give them a go. The mindful cords didn’t fit but maybe the cords from the Clover Takumi set will fit on these metal hooks. Thanks for giving a great review Toni. Now I’m confident my $50 wasn’t a waste of money.
I trust you review and I'm going to try these out. I have the Sewrella set and have been enjoying them. These have a couple of extra sizes, especially looking forward to the 7mm and 10mm. Can't wait to get my hooks on these hooks!😊
Just ordered mine. Thanks for sharing your review.
Oh my goodness this is exciting! I’m definitely gonna have to get some!
Received my set and they are great. Yes had to wait for delivery and yes the brown plastic case does smell but the hooks are wonderful. Thank you
Very nice review. I have no need/use for these but wanted to buy them after watching you!
Amazing! I wish this came out before Christmas, I got my hooks from your recommended video the chiao goo ones and I was so sad I couldn't get the metal ones. Thank you for sharing ❤
One con you didn't mention is actually the nickel plating! I sadly wouldn't be able to use these, I get red and itchy from just a couple hours of cheap jewelry I don't want to imagine how my hands would feel after a crochet session with these 💀
I love this and I’m really excited to try them out!!
I don’t know Tunisian crochet; but I am about to learn! Attending one of your workshops in Chicago next month! I think I will order these hooks for a start. I can justify the cost in my head!❤
Thanks for your review. I haven't bought from Ali Express before, but I have just ordered some. I purchased with a prepaid card. Thanks for the heads up.
Thanks Toni. I have only one Tunisian WIP but if I decide to dive deeper into Tunisian crochet, o will try these hooks.
I just bought your tunisian crochet handbook and a set of clover tunisian hooks! You've ignited my cro-jo
Thanks for a great review. I’ve been watching your Tunisian videos and would love to learn more I have a wooden 12” long hook but a set like this would be perfect to start with. ❤
Also! Girl! The feel of a hook that can purl smoothly! 😱
I ordered mine February 19th. Can’t wait to get them.
Hi I thought I seen a video about a class your doing this year in Lawrence ks but have been unable to locate the video or any info on it did I dream it. Lol. Just recently started crocheting again after a 30 year break. Boy have I been learning alot and love watching your channel. Thanks to your review I bought these hooks and am excited for them to come in so I can try this kind of crochet looks like you get the best of both worlds between knitting and crocheting
Thanks for the review . I've never tried this brand of hooks, but I definitely am not opposed to giving them a try . 👍🏿
I have the Clover Takumi set and I love it. I also have three sizes of the long Afghan hooks that I purchased years ago and used to make an Afghan for my mother back in the 80's and a few other things. After joining TLYC I thought I would reintroduce myself to the craft of Tunisian crochet. So, I purchased the Takumi set after seeing your review. But I am very careful with them since they are wooden. But I just placed my order for these and very excited for them to get here. Thank you, Toni, for your review. Love being in the family of TL Yarn Crafters!!!
I just bought these. Can't wait to get them.
Ooooh, those look so nice! I want to try them for sure!
Thanks so much for the review!! I have a set of bamboo Tunisians that I hate, but haven't done enough to make purchasing a set seem reasonable. I may have to try some of these!! (Although I think I might wait for your possible set)
Oh if only everyone was kind but brutally honest. I love those people.
Pretty sure these babies are going to sell out! Of course I ordered a set, thank you so much for sharing!!❤❤🎉😊
Ordered my set!! Probably not going to get them til April or May but I’m excited to finally have metal hooks for a good price.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I had to place a pre order but it’s worth the wait. I have 3 sets of wood hooks. The ginger knit pro are my favourite but have wanted a metal set. Loved your review.
I pre-ordered yesterday and rec’d a notice today that my order would ship in 77 days.
Awesome review as usual!!!💛 I will probably try these.
I ordered this set of Tunisian hooks as soon as I finished watching this. Lo and behold, they arrived TODAY. They were extremely well packaged, and I don’t think they smell terrible. The hooks look very well made. Thanks for the great review, Toni! I’m look forward to trying them out.
Your review of this set of hooks was enough for me to order them. My first set were bamboo, and I disliked them so much i quit the project. Hopefully these will be nice enough to get me to return to it and finish it!Thanks so much for your Yarn Snobbery!
I really hope you like them and that you'll be able to return to your project and enjoy it! You know....Bamboo can be funny. My mom's old bamboo knitting needles are SO wonderfully smooth compared to my costly Tunisian bamboo hooks I got a year or so ago. There is really no comparison. I had ordered this metal Tunisian set and when I saw Toni's review today - I was so pleased to see she likes them! Here's hoping both of us will like them too!! (I don't have mine yet). I own a cheap metal set of regular crochet hooks with ergonomic rubber handles -(the only regular crochet hooks I own!).... and I love them! You just never know! 👍
Interesting review. Thank you Toni!❤
I love them, I'm making a wrap right now for my cruise. Now I need the gold set
Just ordered them, and days they will be released in March. Looks like your review might have sold them out. I hope my set is as good an experience as you had. Love your reviews, thank you for being honest.