I was about to say the same thing! I really like my susan bates hooks, i just wish that they had a more "proper" handle. I e recently been using a hook similar to the susan bates hooks, the only difference being that theres a bamboo handle. It stops me from holding too far up the hook and making my stitches too tight.
So interesting what different people prefer. I used to like clover soft touch style hooks but as soon as I found Susan Bates hooks I never looked back. I love in line hooks.
I was actually going to recommend Boye. I am crocheting while I watch this using a Boye because I hate sharp edge hooks but we all like different stuff.
@Bunnykat7 Boye for lyfe! Lol jk they are what my memere preferred. I inherited her hooks so, I am also a Boye gal (at least for now)! 😁 It's so funny because she never had much, so people would try to gift her yarn and hooks. She'd graciously accept and thank them, but she told me she didn't really like it because she only ever used Boye H (for 99% if her work). She churned out gorgeous afghans like it was her life's mission 💞 But that means she wanted her red heart super saver worsted weight yarn and a Boye H hook. (And in very specific color gradients.) 😄 As I learn more... I DEFINITELY get it memere!!! 😆😆 we like what we like!
Susan Bates hooks are my all time favorite. Majority of my projects are useful with the pointed tip. The more rounded ones are better for yarns with multiple strands that split like the one you’re working on.
Yes 😭 the yarn I work with is usually the fluffy and furry yarns and if I use a rounded hook then it just slips right off and I sometimes don’t notice cause I zone out.. and then I notice I have a gap in the row and have to restart
The tools you use is important and individualized to what you like. Now, there’s so many crochet hooks available. Used to you only had a few options (Susan Bates and Boyle).
Yes, but there are typically only two shapes. Inline hooks like SB and tapered ones like Boye. All hooks usually fall under one of those two catagories.
I love Susan bates hooks! The only time I’ve ever had problems with them is when I was using the wrong size hook for the yarn. I used to like boye but only the brushed finish ones
When I first started, I got the Boyd hooks, and I didn't make it through a project before buying Susan bates. I love her hooks, and they work wonderfully for me. That's the great part about being crafters, we go with what works for us, and our projects turn out beautiful either way
I’m just learning and borrowed my mom’s hooks. Looking to buy my own starter set and I’m really glad I saw your videos because it wouldn’t have even been on radar to check that! Thanks!!
Susan Bates are not bad hooks, as she stated. Many people prefer them. Just look at all the comments on here. So you'll have to try it for yourself to see if you like them. Hooks usually fall under two catagories, inline hooks like Susan Bates or tapered hooks like Boye.
Yes! I too HATE Susan Bates hooks. If you want a metal one that's similar to your plastic one, try Boye, they're shaped more rounded like what you're used to. Those are my go-to hooks and I absolutely LOVE them!
I started with boys hooks But when I found Suzanne Bates hooks I could never go back I much prefer the Susan Bates hooks I think it’s much easier to get in and out of stitches and I personally don’t have a problem with splitting my yarn it doesn’t matter what type of yarn I prefer Susan Bates style
I don’t care for the Susan Bates for that exact reason, however I know that lots of people love Susan Bates hooks. I think it’s not a bad hook I really just think it’s personal preference and how one crochets. Happy crocheting to everyone reading this.
My favs. It works best when you pull it thru the stitch so the opening of thehook is aligned with the bottom of the stitch. I don't know how to explain it better without a visual. There's more twist of the wrist when i use one.
It’s about the type of head vs the yarn you’re using. Those are great for cotton and worsted weight yard but can be harder to use on softer yarn. Try the clover or Boye brand for the rounder head. The Susan Bates one is called an inline head
I have a hook similar to that one but its pointier at the top so it makes it easier to slip into my stitches. Its my absolute favorite hook and I plan on making a polymer clay cover to go on it
Even though I've always liked the Susan Bates hooks as they were the ones my Mother always used, I have had that problem and noticed the sharp edges, I always thought it was the quality of the yarn I was using. 🤔 Thanks for bringing this to my attention! I never really thought of this!
I prefer Susan bates over boye for sure or rather in line versus tapered. It’s easier for me to go back through the stitches with it. But the tapered hooks seem to be way more available so I have some of each.
There is room in my world for both in line and tapered…. Depends on the project, depends on the yarn, depends on the pattern… so my motto for hooks is kind of like my motto for yarn, you can never have too much (too many) … I do divide my time with crochet and knitting so I have plenty of those too😂🧶🧶🐑🦙
Yes, I agree! I use both styles, but I still prefer SB hooks. It only took me 33 years to figure that out. Lol! It's made crocheting so much more enjoyable for me.
I crochet differently lol I am self taught and the weird way I be slinging them threads 🧶 ,I definitely need a bates. That sharp hook kinda holds the tension so I can reloop 😊 but I love that there is so many different hook types for all our different hands and ways of slinging 😉
She's saying Susan Bates is the one with the pointy tip that she doesn't like. Inline hooks like SB have the pointy tip. Tapered hooks like Boye and her plastic hook are rounded.
Hey if your ever looking for that specific shaper I recommend using the words *tapered hook* to find that shape I hope this help in your search 🥰 Edit: if your also looking for heavy style hooks wooden ones are amazing they’re my favorite
I have the opposite problem, I prefer the sharper ones. I also prefer to use a thicker hook than what I need for the yarn weight I'm using though. I like how it uses less yarn and makes a not-chunky yarn look more chunky
I prefer inline hooks (like Susan bates hooks) over tapered hooks (like boye hooks) and the plastic one you have is a combination of an inline and a tapered. You want a rounded top with a more shallow dip but a flat base that slides into the hook. You can find them online all over the place you just have to know what you’re looking for.
Susan bates sells those types of crochet hooks for a specific type of yarn which is thick or maybe even for plarn , you still find the same kind of metal hooks but in the smoothed version like the plastic one you have :D
I had a similar experience with the Susan Bates hooks - the Boye hooks are metal and are shaped much nicer, or even the Michaels brand ones are p good too and you can get a little set :)
I wouldn't say it has a worse shape. Alot of people think inline hooks like Susan Bates work better. It just depends on what you prefer, how you crochet and what type of yarn you are using.
@@Jcorner1 I think its more about technique: My Susan Bates hook always catches the yarn when returning the hook through a stitch, but I have no problem using Boye style hooks at any weight or type of yarn.
I'm a left handed knife holder.... love love love my Susan Bates! I drop stitches with the Boye and i dislike those very much. Good thing we have lots of options!
I have the same problem with both kinds of hooks but I do know that the Walmart ones have a round tip I personally don't like the texture of them and Susan Bates ones just feel a whole lot smoother to me
This is a pretty old short, but honestly same on the Susan Bates - my mom prefers them because they're so sharp, but I get irritated with them because they won't drop the yarn in the way I expect. I have a bunch of hooks now, but I always prefer the rounded ones the most when I wanna work fast.
I have the same reaction to the Boye (rounded) hooks. They just don’t work well for me and I constantly drop stitches. I need a nice sharp hook to keep everything together! But like many have said, use what is best for you!
Yeah i've had problems with this too! There's also inline hooks (what you showed in the video) and tapered hooks, I haven't tried tapered that much so i'm not sure how differently they work up but it could be something to look into to see what works better for you!
I prefer hooks like the blue one. Like you, I didn't know there were different shaped hooks until I purchased A WHOLE SET of the ones like the purple hook. I never use them because they make my crochet loose and messy. I'm just glad they were cheap, lol 😂
That crochet hook is called an inline hook, and I prefer the hooks called tapered hooks (Your plastic hook.) There are metal tapered hooks, and I use the boye metal hooks. I hope this helps!
didn’t realize that was my issue until now! Lion Brand Heartland Yarn is some of my favorite yarn to use, but my all metal susan nate’s hooks shred it and my bernat blanket yarn.
Yeah, I bought a 4mm Susan bates metal hook with a cushioned handle and I will never buy another one. It caught and split mine yarn just like it did with yours. But now I know! I’ll always buy rounded hooks from now on
I didn’t realize how bad they were until i bought the 10 pack clover amore hooks on amazon 😂 i was shocked bc the clover ones were so effortlessly smooth, i feel like the susan bates one would have too much friction making it hard to crochet stitches at all
I had the same problem with Susan bates hooks. I had already been crocheting for awhile with the Boye hooks and I got two of the Susan bates ones as a gift. Used it once and haven’t touched either one again. The Boye aluminum hooks are great though they look very similar to the plastic one you showed.
I would also like to say in addition to all the comments loving the susan bates hooks, i do too, but it might be the wrong type of yarn for it, i found cotton yarn will catch really easily cause the yarn to pull apart. My advice, try it with a different project with different yarn types, you may surprise yourself! With peace and love, you got this!
When I invested in the tulip etimo set it CHANGED crocheting for me, no resistance and perfect weight in my opinion. The ergonomic handles are a huge plus and every yarn I’ve used glides like butter on them!! They are pricey but very very worth it IMO for anyone that wants to crochet often
@@wanderingegg_ it was a functional crochet hook. Sorta. Basically, the shape was more knitting needle with a notch than crochet hook. Sharp end, hook too far back. And the wood kept snagging the yarn. Also, I needed to learn to crochet. Not a good combo. I’m happy to say I’ve since learned to crochet. With an actual hook.
Yes, girlie. I'm with you. I say the throat goes in too much and yes sharpness is not fun with split able yarn. Try the hook brand Boye! They are just the same as Susan Bates but the throat doesn't go in as much and not as sharp. They are also metal as well! I hope this helps! 😁
I have the same hook! It was the first hook I ever got and used and I think for that reason I’m used to using it but I can definitely see where you’re coming from with how it can pull yarn
As a beginner I only have a set of 5 Susan Bates hooks. I personally don't mind them. I have used others and I have had this problem a little bit but only with certain types of yarn.
i used to use crochet hooks like the plastic one (except they were metal or whatever..) then got susan bate hooks and used one for a project and tried going back to the old hooks and i struggled so much, love susan bates
It’s not that it’s “bad”, it just doesn’t fit your style of crochet, if you want a hook more like the plastic one you can go with Boyle. You can find them at more stores and often at cheaper prices (from my experience)
the susan bates style hook michelle dislikes is an "inline hook," called that because the actual hook is the same width as the shaft. the style of the plastic hook is a "tapered hook," called that because from the hook head the shaft tapers(the brands clover and boye use this style). which one you use is pretty much just a matter of preference, but inline hooks struggle with "splitty yarns" (think lily peach and cream) and taperes hooks struggle with textured yarn in my experience. i'd recommend buying one of each style, figuring out what you like, then buy that version with a grip before committing to getting a full set.
I like the Susan Bates for certain projects, with lesser plys of yarn but i dont like how close to the head the thumb grip is. I prefer the length of the susan bates tho. They are longer than my other hooks and dont hurt my palm
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man i love susan bates hooks because of how sharp it is :(
Me too
Me to lol❤😂
It’s different what works for different people! Just use what works best for you ❤
I absolutely love Susan Bates hooks!!!😔
Same
I actually prefer the Susan bates hooks because I crochet tightly and it helps keep my stitches loose
Agreed. I crochet much faster with them too.
I was about to say the same thing! I really like my susan bates hooks, i just wish that they had a more "proper" handle. I e recently been using a hook similar to the susan bates hooks, the only difference being that theres a bamboo handle. It stops me from holding too far up the hook and making my stitches too tight.
So interesting what different people prefer. I used to like clover soft touch style hooks but as soon as I found Susan Bates hooks I never looked back. I love in line hooks.
I love the Susan Bates hooks. If you don't like them, you would probably like the Boye or Clover brand hooks.
I was actually going to recommend Boye. I am crocheting while I watch this using a Boye because I hate sharp edge hooks but we all like different stuff.
@Bunnykat7 Boye for lyfe! Lol jk they are what my memere preferred. I inherited her hooks so, I am also a Boye gal (at least for now)! 😁
It's so funny because she never had much, so people would try to gift her yarn and hooks. She'd graciously accept and thank them, but she told me she didn't really like it because she only ever used Boye H (for 99% if her work).
She churned out gorgeous afghans like it was her life's mission 💞
But that means she wanted her red heart super saver worsted weight yarn and a Boye H hook. (And in very specific color gradients.) 😄
As I learn more... I DEFINITELY get it memere!!! 😆😆 we like what we like!
I love Susan bates crochet hooks! I also enjoy clover hooks. The type of yarn I'm using determines which hook brand I use.
Susan Bates hooks are my all time favorite. Majority of my projects are useful with the pointed tip. The more rounded ones are better for yarns with multiple strands that split like the one you’re working on.
Susan Bates is an in line hook & Boye or Clover Hooks are tapered hooks. My Gran taught me on Boye & Hero's (no longer available). 👍
U can get heros on ebay just so u know u can still purchase them.
I have boye hooks in front of me….
@@pattycakecrochet9652 tyvm. I found some. 🎉Ty again for the information.
I love Susan Bates sharp hooks! I can’t stand how rounded the Boye hooks are. Can’t grip the yarn and it just slips right off
Yes 😭 the yarn I work with is usually the fluffy and furry yarns and if I use a rounded hook then it just slips right off and I sometimes don’t notice cause I zone out.. and then I notice I have a gap in the row and have to restart
The tools you use is important and individualized to what you like. Now, there’s so many crochet hooks available. Used to you only had a few options (Susan Bates and Boyle).
Yes, but there are typically only two shapes. Inline hooks like SB and tapered ones like Boye. All hooks usually fall under one of those two catagories.
My first hook as a child was a Susan Bates and I never had problems with them. I want a full set of them again.
You’ve just gotta be carful to put your hook straight in and straight out (that’s what she said) so that it doesn’t catch the yarn
Clover amour hooks. They are a hybrid hook but their metal head is brushed in a way that it's a silky smooth experience. It's worth the $$
i love this brand of crochet hooks soo much that i hade a mini mental breakdown when i "lost it"
Yes at times depending on the yarn. But, I still like the Susan Bates the best.
Susan Bates is my all time favorite... great hooks
I love my Susan Bate’s hooks. They are my number one hook.
I refuse to use any other hook than Susan Bates. So all the more hooks for me. Thank you.
😂
I love Susan bates hooks! The only time I’ve ever had problems with them is when I was using the wrong size hook for the yarn. I used to like boye but only the brushed finish ones
When I first started, I got the Boyd hooks, and I didn't make it through a project before buying Susan bates. I love her hooks, and they work wonderfully for me. That's the great part about being crafters, we go with what works for us, and our projects turn out beautiful either way
Susan bates hooks are my favorite
Susan Bates is my favorite hook
same
I’m just learning and borrowed my mom’s hooks. Looking to buy my own starter set and I’m really glad I saw your videos because it wouldn’t have even been on radar to check that! Thanks!!
Susan Bates are not bad hooks, as she stated. Many people prefer them. Just look at all the comments on here. So you'll have to try it for yourself to see if you like them. Hooks usually fall under two catagories, inline hooks like Susan Bates or tapered hooks like Boye.
Yes! I too HATE Susan Bates hooks. If you want a metal one that's similar to your plastic one, try Boye, they're shaped more rounded like what you're used to. Those are my go-to hooks and I absolutely LOVE them!
Im going tbh, that sharp hook is my favorite.
I have the same purple one and it is really good! I love how it is sharp and lighter
Susan Bates are elite. Also, I snapped one of those plastic hooks before and it scared me for life
Different hooks for different folks! I prefer Susan Bates but also have the other type, too. I use them all.
I started with boys hooks But when I found Suzanne Bates hooks I could never go back I much prefer the Susan Bates hooks I think it’s much easier to get in and out of stitches and I personally don’t have a problem with splitting my yarn it doesn’t matter what type of yarn I prefer Susan Bates style
I don’t care for the Susan Bates for that exact reason, however I know that lots of people love Susan Bates hooks. I think it’s not a bad hook I really just think it’s personal preference and how one crochets. Happy crocheting to everyone reading this.
Susan Bates hooks are my favorite. I’m more used to them than Boye. It’s also what I learned with.
My favs. It works best when you pull it thru the stitch so the opening of thehook is aligned with the bottom of the stitch. I don't know how to explain it better without a visual. There's more twist of the wrist when i use one.
It’s about the type of head vs the yarn you’re using. Those are great for cotton and worsted weight yard but can be harder to use on softer yarn. Try the clover or Boye brand for the rounder head. The Susan Bates one is called an inline head
Exactly. I rotate between the two but mostly use SB hooks. She didn't even attempt to try it with other yarns.
I like the Susan Bates hooks. It makes some of my projects super easy but I can't use it for certain projects or yarns. Same goes for my other hooks.
Same.
I have a hook similar to that one but its pointier at the top so it makes it easier to slip into my stitches. Its my absolute favorite hook and I plan on making a polymer clay cover to go on it
Even though I've always liked the Susan Bates hooks as they were the ones my Mother always used, I have had that problem and noticed the sharp edges, I always thought it was the quality of the yarn I was using. 🤔 Thanks for bringing this to my attention! I never really thought of this!
I love Susan Bates hooks with the thin brown rubber handles....I tried others and Susan Bates works best for me..❤
I prefer Susan bates over boye for sure or rather in line versus tapered. It’s easier for me to go back through the stitches with it. But the tapered hooks seem to be way more available so I have some of each.
I found it depends on the yarn. And there is a Susan Bates hook with a different shape like your plastic one. I'm just Leary about different hooks too
There is room in my world for both in line and tapered…. Depends on the project, depends on the yarn, depends on the pattern… so my motto for hooks is kind of like my motto for yarn, you can never have too much (too many) … I do divide my time with crochet and knitting so I have plenty of those too😂🧶🧶🐑🦙
Yes, I agree! I use both styles, but I still prefer SB hooks. It only took me 33 years to figure that out. Lol! It's made crocheting so much more enjoyable for me.
I crochet differently lol I am self taught and the weird way I be slinging them threads 🧶 ,I definitely need a bates. That sharp hook kinda holds the tension so I can reloop 😊 but I love that there is so many different hook types for all our different hands and ways of slinging 😉
I love Susan Bates hooks. I cannot use those others with the big pointy top. 😊
She's saying Susan Bates is the one with the pointy tip that she doesn't like. Inline hooks like SB have the pointy tip. Tapered hooks like Boye and her plastic hook are rounded.
Hands down the best hooks❤ I love them.
I saw those at Micheal’s too! But I thought it looked kinda weird, so I got more of a round one. But I LOVE Micheal’s!!!
I ADORE sharp!!! They’re soooooooooooo good.
Those are my fav hooks! You just can’t use larger yarn than the recommended thickness with it or it’ll split
Susan Bated hooks are the best. They grab the yarn so lovely.
Hey if your ever looking for that specific shaper I recommend using the words *tapered hook* to find that shape I hope this help in your search
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Edit: if your also looking for heavy style hooks wooden ones are amazing they’re my favorite
I have the opposite problem, I prefer the sharper ones. I also prefer to use a thicker hook than what I need for the yarn weight I'm using though. I like how it uses less yarn and makes a not-chunky yarn look more chunky
I prefer inline hooks (like Susan bates hooks) over tapered hooks (like boye hooks) and the plastic one you have is a combination of an inline and a tapered. You want a rounded top with a more shallow dip but a flat base that slides into the hook. You can find them online all over the place you just have to know what you’re looking for.
They gave smooth round metal hooks too. Keep looking
Yes, most of them are tapered. Boye and Clover are the most popular. Susan Bates are inline hooks.
Susan bates sells those types of crochet hooks for a specific type of yarn which is thick or maybe even for plarn , you still find the same kind of metal hooks but in the smoothed version like the plastic one you have :D
I had a similar experience with the Susan Bates hooks - the Boye hooks are metal and are shaped much nicer, or even the Michaels brand ones are p good too and you can get a little set :)
I wouldn't say it has a worse shape. Alot of people think inline hooks like Susan Bates work better. It just depends on what you prefer, how you crochet and what type of yarn you are using.
Yeah I always have issues with that second shape. No idea what type of yarn it’s good for
If you crochet very tightly it can be useful
Chunky yarn
It’s good for worsted weight acrylic yarns and wool
@@Jcorner1 I think its more about technique: My Susan Bates hook always catches the yarn when returning the hook through a stitch, but I have no problem using Boye style hooks at any weight or type of yarn.
I'm a left handed knife holder.... love love love my Susan Bates! I drop stitches with the Boye and i dislike those very much. Good thing we have lots of options!
can all crocheters agree that bamboo hooks are awful? they snap so easy and hurt my fingers 🥲 ROUNDED TIP metal hooks 4 life
I have the same problem with both kinds of hooks but I do know that the Walmart ones have a round tip I personally don't like the texture of them and Susan Bates ones just feel a whole lot smoother to me
I love inline hooks like the susan bates ones. The tapered ones like your plastic one give me so much trouble
This is a pretty old short, but honestly same on the Susan Bates - my mom prefers them because they're so sharp, but I get irritated with them because they won't drop the yarn in the way I expect. I have a bunch of hooks now, but I always prefer the rounded ones the most when I wanna work fast.
I have the same reaction to the Boye (rounded) hooks. They just don’t work well for me and I constantly drop stitches. I need a nice sharp hook to keep everything together! But like many have said, use what is best for you!
Yes!
I used to use the ones I got as a set on Amazon. Then I found etimo red hooks. That one was life changing.
Omg yes came to tell her the same. Life changing. Goes thru stitches like butter. Best hooks I've ever purchased.
P.s. I got the black hooks. They were slightly cheaper n price, but still just as good.
That is the only brand I enjoy. All the other rounded, blunt ones feel clunky and impossible to pierce through loops. 🤷♀️ I NEED SHARP HOOKS 😅
It is a preference thing. I love that style of inline crochet hooks and hate the tapered ones.
I love the sharp one
I recommend clover! You'll get more weight and have the hybrid style which tends to be more rounded
Yeah i've had problems with this too! There's also inline hooks (what you showed in the video) and tapered hooks, I haven't tried tapered that much so i'm not sure how differently they work up but it could be something to look into to see what works better for you!
I prefer hooks like the blue one. Like you, I didn't know there were different shaped hooks until I purchased A WHOLE SET of the ones like the purple hook. I never use them because they make my crochet loose and messy. I'm just glad they were cheap, lol 😂
I use Boye. They're at Wal-Mart, too. I was given some Susan Bates with chunky ends. They aggrieved my carpal tunnel.
That crochet hook is called an inline hook, and I prefer the hooks called tapered hooks (Your plastic hook.) There are metal tapered hooks, and I use the boye metal hooks. I hope this helps!
I’ve been addicted to Furls since 2012
didn’t realize that was my issue until now! Lion Brand Heartland Yarn is some of my favorite yarn to use, but my all metal susan nate’s hooks shred it and my bernat blanket yarn.
Yeah, I bought a 4mm Susan bates metal hook with a cushioned handle and I will never buy another one. It caught and split mine yarn just like it did with yours. But now I know! I’ll always buy rounded hooks from now on
I didn’t realize how bad they were until i bought the 10 pack clover amore hooks on amazon 😂 i was shocked bc the clover ones were so effortlessly smooth, i feel like the susan bates one would have too much friction making it hard to crochet stitches at all
I literally feel the tip of my hooks before purchase😊. I had the same thing happen to me. My project kept freeing, yarn splitting up.
I had the same problem with Susan bates hooks. I had already been crocheting for awhile with the Boye hooks and I got two of the Susan bates ones as a gift. Used it once and haven’t touched either one again. The Boye aluminum hooks are great though they look very similar to the plastic one you showed.
I would also like to say in addition to all the comments loving the susan bates hooks, i do too, but it might be the wrong type of yarn for it, i found cotton yarn will catch really easily cause the yarn to pull apart. My advice, try it with a different project with different yarn types, you may surprise yourself! With peace and love, you got this!
When I invested in the tulip etimo set it CHANGED crocheting for me, no resistance and perfect weight in my opinion. The ergonomic handles are a huge plus and every yarn I’ve used glides like butter on them!! They are pricey but very very worth it IMO for anyone that wants to crochet often
I think you should just use any crochet hook that is tampered. Thats an inline hook.
I have the same hook, sometimes it just ruins my yarn, and sometimes it’s really useful!
I tried learning to crochet as a teen with a disposable chopstick I pocket knifed into a hook. It did not go well 😂
It may not have worked but i love the idea, so resourceful!! Plus if you enjoy woodworking it might actually turn into another project!
@@wanderingegg_ it was a functional crochet hook. Sorta. Basically, the shape was more knitting needle with a notch than crochet hook. Sharp end, hook too far back. And the wood kept snagging the yarn. Also, I needed to learn to crochet. Not a good combo.
I’m happy to say I’ve since learned to crochet. With an actual hook.
I have the opposite issue. Tapered hooks destroy my work and patience. Give me an inline any day.
The one you were using was a tapered hook and the one you bought was a inline hook
I prefer the Susan Bates hooks. 🤷♀️
You prefer out of line hooks. Susan Bates hooks are in-line hooks, which I prefer
I agree I only use those Crochet Hooks, because I have 2 Different Sizes if I really have too
I have no problem with the Steel Susan Bates Hooks. I have used the Plastic Ones and one of them snapped in two while I was using it.
that susan bates hook is an inline hook where as the plastic hook you were using is tapered. tapered is preferred for most people
My daughter likes your "rawr" necklace. She is infatuated. ❤
Yes, girlie. I'm with you. I say the throat goes in too much and yes sharpness is not fun with split able yarn. Try the hook brand Boye! They are just the same as Susan Bates but the throat doesn't go in as much and not as sharp. They are also metal as well! I hope this helps! 😁
Some yarns are good with susan bates that made a project easier than the tapared hooks. I was also surprised that theres 2 types of hooks
YESSSS, I was crocheting and the whole hook snapped in half 🤣🤣 I wasn’t even be rough 😂
I have the same hook! It was the first hook I ever got and used and I think for that reason I’m used to using it but I can definitely see where you’re coming from with how it can pull yarn
As a beginner I only have a set of 5 Susan Bates hooks. I personally don't mind them. I have used others and I have had this problem a little bit but only with certain types of yarn.
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i used to use crochet hooks like the plastic one (except they were metal or whatever..) then got susan bate hooks and used one for a project and tried going back to the old hooks and i struggled so much, love susan bates
I find the sharp ones are good when you are using 2 or more strands seems to hold them better as with the other head it keeps slipping off.
That’s interesting because those are the crochet hooks that I love I hate the other ones that are rounded
It’s not that it’s “bad”, it just doesn’t fit your style of crochet, if you want a hook more like the plastic one you can go with Boyle. You can find them at more stores and often at cheaper prices (from my experience)
I love Susan Bates crochet hooks.
the susan bates style hook michelle dislikes is an "inline hook," called that because the actual hook is the same width as the shaft. the style of the plastic hook is a "tapered hook," called that because from the hook head the shaft tapers(the brands clover and boye use this style). which one you use is pretty much just a matter of preference, but inline hooks struggle with "splitty yarns" (think lily peach and cream) and taperes hooks struggle with textured yarn in my experience. i'd recommend buying one of each style, figuring out what you like, then buy that version with a grip before committing to getting a full set.
I like the Susan Bates for certain projects, with lesser plys of yarn but i dont like how close to the head the thumb grip is. I prefer the length of the susan bates tho. They are longer than my other hooks and dont hurt my palm
I think one is inline and one is tapered?.
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