The furls metal streamline are nice. Different from the odyssey- but I like them better actually - for me. Like you said earlier in the video - not every hook is for everybody. But I like it because it has a perfect amount of point - not too sharp that it’ll snag but nice enough to fly through your stitches. The weight is nice seems to help crochet faster…. I love them ❤ Definitely worth trying
Hi there, I WAS a Furls Odyssey girl too! I was frustrated with the quality also, but loved the shape and the smooth glide of the Odyssey so …torn. After a while (and hundreds of dollars spent buying Odysseys on eBay), I decided to form my own company called FeareSilk Crochet LLC. We are currently working on an entirely new concept for a stainless steel hook!
I got the streamline metal hooks recently and they are super sturdy. The weight is different and they're more of an inline style. But their smallest size is 3.5mm.
Thank❤You sooo much for all the info! Because I'm getting ready to embark on getting some New hooks.. I have to agree with you,, that long hooks are very awesome.. I'm thinking of getting some hooks that are purple,, love this color deeply.. Maybe twinned with black..I haven't seen any marble looking hooks but id love to buy some!! Thank you for all your comments.. I appreciate you lots!! What a beautiful lady you are!!
Glad it was helpful! I really appreciate your kind words! Thank you! I’ve been able to try some new hooks since then. I hope you find some pretty ones!
Excellent now I don't covet Furls any longer. Never had the budget or could justify $36+ on a hook. Glad I came across this video. Many years ago taught myself crochet with Susan Bates hooks then I discovered Clover Amour and never looked back.
I got four wooden furls hooks on sale and clearance and was so excited. Three different woods and 4 different sizes from 3.5 to 9 mm. None of them are able to be used because of dull hook heads and/or splinters from under the hook neck. I couldn’t even complete one small project with any of the hooks. Even my cheap set of bamboo hooks are much more functional and reliable-especially comparing the 3.5 mm.
i love how serious you got about the Furls hooks. i never tried them but they really out here playing with ppl hard earned dollar like that in this economy is wild. I've never had a hook break on me... yet. i would be salty if i spent over $18 on a hook for it to break 😩 that's a whole hour or more of work for some of us lol we don't have time or money for that lmao
Thank you so much for the honest review. Some people would have had your same issue and wouldn’t have fessed up to the broken hooks. Man, I felt your pain and aggravation talking about the broken ones
I happened upon your video and so glad I did!! I have several of the Furls Streamline Metal....I LOVE them, but have sizes G-K. I have some odds and ends of the (what I call plastic)....two of the smaller sizes broke first time using. Will not buy again. Will stick with good old Boye for small hooks 😂 I'm subscribing after this video because I admire your honesty and truly enjoyed you!!! Peace, my new friend!!❤
I’m just watching your channel for the first time and totally agree with you on Furls Odyssey hooks. I watched another podcaster who had a problem w/her Furl’s Odyssey snapping between the shaft and the handle and got lots of flack from them abt replacing it.
I brought them because they’re beautiful I prefer Susan Bates in line the metal or siverlume which I don’t think they make anymore. My grandmother used Susan Bates plastic hooks.
As a beginner you don’t know what you need or want. I appreciate the advice 😊 I haven’t been really into looking for different types but now that I’ve been doing it for a year or so now I’m looking to get into different types. Thanks 🙏🏽 for sharing your experience!
Love all the hook info. I'm from the day where all we had was Bates or Boye. I never realized there was more to it than tapered or in line. I appreciate the info and comparison. Love your sloths too!
I am a total Clover Amour girl they are honestly my go to hooks and the only hooks that I have almost a whole collection of from 2mm up to 12mm, they are the only hooks that never hurt my wrist even if I work hours with them, however I wouldn't mind either if they make a bit thicker handles and I do have tiny hands too haha I also have a few of Furls wooden ebony hooks and a few of their Andromeda galaxy hooks but I admit I only got them out of curiosity and because the colours spoke to me 😄 One of the Andromeda resin ones rolled off my night stand and the tip broke they did replace it though, but I agree hooks that expensive should be more sturdy.
I keep hearing about the clover Amour! Y’all are going to make me bite the bullet and try them out soon! Furls definitely can getcha with the pretty colors! I loved the cruella deville themed hooks.
I love the their metal hooks love they way thwy feel when working with them, but yes I've broken so many (resin and wood) that I don't purchase anymore-even the wooden hooks 💔
Hey Marquita :-) ...did you break/damage one of the metal hooks? Those I've been wanting to try but when I have the budget for them they're always out of stock.
@@MochaCrochetsandCrafts @MochaCrochetsandCrafts Kim! Hey girl! No, I haven't broken it but it's well knocked now hahaha. I would love to get more metal ones but I do wish they were available in smaller sizes.
I’m so glad I watched your video. It’s very informative…also, like you, I had a Furls break on me. All this time I thought it was something I did wrong. I was so done when it happened!! All that money down the drain. Now, I use Clover and Tulip for the most part. I’ve only been crocheting for about a year. As time progresses, I’ll explore other options. Really enjoyed this video…looking forward to the next. 😊
Thank you! I’ve been having to pull out my Tulips more and more. I’m sorry to hear you’ve had the same Furls experience but happy to know that you now know you are not alone in this! They don’t need any more of our money!
I have like 10 furls thrown in a bag and my 1 year old plays with them often. I do know if your hook breaks or see any flaws they'll replace them for free
So I have a few of the Furls streamline metal hooks and they are pretty nice. Only issue is stocking. They never seem to have enough stock and waiting for the re stock takes forever. BUT if you want to go with another metal furls, get a streamline and try it out ❤
Just found your channel. I’ve never broken any hook and I’ve tried A LOT of brands. I have Furls and I’m scared of them breaking because I know they can-saw a whole thing about it on a FB group and I gotta be real, I mostly buy them cuz they are pretty lol I do use them but I love my Clover hooks best.
Thank you for sharing. I have been crocheting for many many years. I also love odyssey furls. I am very sad they discontinued the small sizes. They stand behind their products. I was regretting not owning a Tunisian furls. Maybe not.
I had a resin 10mm hook from Ophireco that rolled off a low table and snapped the tip right off. My heart broke right with it 😭idk if I just need to be more careful but like I said it rolled off from being set down gently on a table🙃I’m also just gonna stick to Clovers and Tulips 🤷🏾♀️
Happened to me with my very first Furl Zodiac hook! I had the bad habit of putting my crochet hook on my lap after a round to inspect for any mistakes as I'd do with my knitting needles, and when I got up my 4mm hook fell down and the tip just snapped off 💀💀 Thankfully, even though they don't replace breaks from drops, they did since it was my first purchase but that trauma stuck with me to this day and I keep to metal hooks 🙃
Sorry to hear that your favorite needles are failing you. It is refreshing to hear that someone switches needles when they are not working with their choice of fiber. Too many creators are wed to one kind of hook no matter what with no change for their arthritis, or other factors--they will just say that they can't work with finer yarns anymore. I can only work with thread and 0-2 size yarn with the softer handled hooks. I also changed my grip with age and how I manipulate the work and hook as I crochet. Have you checked out the Laurel Hill palmwood needles? They are really strong. I routinely use mine for working with two strands--one strand Scrubby and one strand stitch, soak, scrub. That's really heavy-duty pulling, and the needles hold up without bending or breaking. They have a super smooth finish as well. (If you drop one of these needles, they do bounce though. I've had to crawl under furniture searching for one after I dropped it. LOL) I hope you find another hook that meets your needs.
I’ve never heard of the Laurel Hill hooks! I’ll have to look them up. I can imagine I’ll be crawling around looking for mine too. Thank you so much for the suggestion!
Been crocheting since childhood, love the beauty of the Furls but I don't think it would last a week, I am so clumsy. Will continue with Boye, Bates and Prym. Trying Addy, but it's an adjustment. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Never had a Furls but I’ve seen a lot of posts about them breaking in some groups I’m in 😢. I started out with Boye hooks but got a set of Tulip Etimos in 2016 and never looked back! Have never tried in-line hooks.
You're brave! It's no fun to take a stand against something popular, even to help others with facts. There's such a fine line to walk between radical honesty and dragging for the satisfaction of it. You did great. That said, my very first Odyssey many years ago should've been caught by QC, as it had a weird sloping flaw in the throat and the whole hook was wonky, lopsided. They sent me a new hook without hassle, but I've always been wary because of that experience. I won an acrylic I/5.5 (first time Aries was released i think it was) in their chat and it's okay, but tbh i dislike the sharp edges of the hook. Ditto the G+ and N i bought in wood. I expected better finishing on the edges. Leading to me hesitating even more. I've been in some of the lives where they discussed QC issues, and my Spidey senses tingled so bad i did not buy more. My favorite hooks are Amours closely followed by the Bates ergonomic hooks. I have slightly longer hand bones and i played piano, so i totally get your flute mention! I'd encourage anyone to seek out the Bates ergonomic longer hooks, but watch out for price gouging. Shop around and when possible buy in the trio sets at a good price if you can't afford a full set. The edges are crisp too but somehow not as liable to catch as acrylic and wood Streamlines. First time watcher, subscribed. Gotta watch for little sloth's naming 😊
Thank you so much for saying this! I’m so glad that you trusted your intuition! The wooden hooks are so light in weight I find them a little difficult to use. I love that you played piano! I hope Susan Bates makes the ergonomic hooks in all the sizes.
I was excited to find the Odyssey hooks because they have the smaller sizes. Like you, i prefer to work with smaller sizes. Im going to try the Ophire hooks but the smallest hook is 4mm. Ill wait and see what Furls comes up with but im not holding my breath! I might end up with wooden hooks which use Tuilp or Clover metal ends. I do like the wecrochet Dots but that Odyssey.... Such a shame!
Yes! It truly is a shame. There has to be some metal out there strong enough to withstand little stitches! I won’t be holding my breath about the new lines of furls either.
I love your room set up. Very beautiful. Thank you for the video. I have some Furls hooks but don’t think I’ll buy more. I just can’t justify the cost when I love my Clover hooks so much.
The first time I used my first and only furls hook, it broke. It was a 2.75 hook. I actually wrote the size on with a sharpie as my eyesight took too long to focus on the size(even with magnifying glasses on).
Very much enjoyed your video. I have had 2 furls hooks snap on me. It made me sad because they are expensive hooks. I too loved the weight of odyssey hooks. Also, my cat chewed the end off a wooden hook. But that’s not on them. 😺
@@DoesyourARTFIT No. One, I knew was my fault and the other, I didn’t know what happened to it. It just came out of the project bag broken. I’d already spent too much time with customer service when they sent me the wrong hook. I didn’t have the energy to do it again.
I love my clover hook always be my fav but my furls always will be my best ones too … I have small tiny hands but they give me the perfect grip and they are such beautiful hooks 😊I sad that they no longer sell odyssey hooks but the resin hooks just need more TLC like all treasures u gotta protect them from being broken ❤❤❤😊😊😊
That’s true! I know how quickly crafters can move and just how quickly an accident can happen. I’ve never really heard of issues like that with other resin hooks.
you just saved me a WHOLE lot of money! I've been procrastinating purchasing these, and tend to lean towards Susan bates, I've bought two Prym hooks but still not a fan, they stick as oppose to slid off a stitch. Thank you again, but yes Furls are beautiful hooks, but only to look now. LOL. sorry this happened to you. :(
As much as I like the Furls handles, I've just drifted into using Tulips for good now. I do a lot of amigurumi with cotton yarn, and my Tulip hooks can always handle thin yarn with tight tension. Using my current set for 2 years now after I had an Odyssey break on me, and the Tulips are still going strong. I know they're shorter, and that's not what I wanted at first, but the quality has won out for me.
I’m definitely an odyssey girl. I love the weight. I can’t use lightweight hooks. They hurt my hand too much. I have 4 odyssey hooks and I’ve had them forever and never had any issues. I sure hope it stays that way since they’re discontinued.
I received two Furls hooks for Christmas. My resin hooks shattered, wasn't dropped, was just sitting in my hook tray with one other hook. It is in tiny pieces! The other one broke as I was double crocheting. I've been crocheting for 50+ years since 1970 and have never broken a hook or a pair of knitting needles. I'm not a fan and will stick with Yarniss and Hero/Boye hooks. I'm a concert pianist so I also have long hands. I do like my old Primm hooks. 🧶💜🧶
I hold my hook this way, too. I like an inline head and because of the way I hold the hook, I can’t stand to have a big handle. Quite honestly, the Susan Bates Silvalume work best for me. Some of mine were my grandmothers (I have been crocheting since the 4th grade, so…50 odd years) and they are still going strong. I’ve tried lots of fancy and expensive hooks and haven’t found one yet I like better than those cheap old Silvalumes.
I own Tunisian Crochet hooks by Lykkess interchangeable hooks they are great and I own Denise white Tunisian crochet interchangeable hooks. They are great. I started out crocheting w Clover honey brown crochet hooks and I love them. I understand the handle may be an issue with people who have larger hands.
I bought 6 Furls Odyssey hooks several years ago because I thought they would be "the" hook. Unfortunately, I don't like them. 5 of them I never used, but the one I did use a couple of times, I just couldn't get used to. I had no idea they can break. I do like Clovers, but I wish the handles were a bit longer as it pokes me in the hand. Is there a perfect hook I wonder???
Girl. I have been complaining about the quality of Furl's hooks FOREVER! Full disclosure, I have never been a fan of the Odyssey hooks (too heavy for me and one is too weak at the connection point for me to use it), but I did like the resin and wood hooks....until they broke. I switched to Addi Maxi Swings and Pryms. Addi's handles take some getting used to and are more of a Boye than Bates head but come in smaller, sizes. Pryms have the Bates head, but I think the smallest hook they make is a 3mm.
Girlll! Not the wooden hooks breaking too! I’m so sad to hear that. But I’m glad to know someone who shares my same sentiments about the quality of their hooks! Do you have a metal Prym or just the plastic?
I saw a furls hook on their site that cost $60 a few years back, though it was nice, there is no way that I would ever pay that amount for any crochet hook. I purchased two wooden hooks to try and my hand got more tired. Only used them twice, wasted my money. I’m satisfied with my Clover brand.
Great video. I am not a fan of Furls, they are tough to use if you have a pencil grip. I have a few of them, and I just can't use them. There are a lot of Furls fans but I am not one of them. I have the Furls resin streamlines - nope!!
You said you have the larger size hooks in metal. Could you share which brand you have? It’s hard to find good metal hooks in the larger sizes (L, M, N, etc.). Thanks!
I love Furls Odyssey the best but only bought 2. I bought the glitter resin hook. It fell off the edge of my sewing cabinet and shattered. I drop my glasses 42 times a day and they dont even chip. I also bought the streamline metal but havent had it very long. I swear if they break, you will hear me scream wherever you are in the world. I like the Dots hooks from WeCrochet because they are long. Ophire hooks are too lightweight for me. No more resin hooks for me. Furls hooks are going to go down the tube if breakage keeps happening.
I want to try the streamline metal but I don’t think it’s necessary right now to buy another pricey hook. The glasses comment is funny because same! The amount of times I’ve expected my glasses to break and they didn’t is insane!
I went and looked at buying a pretty hook but they didn’t even have any I mean any in my size I don’t get how that is a business model I hear if you drop them they break anyway. Sounds like you don’t even have to drop them. I will stick with my favourites clovers .😊
I dont own a Furls. I have been eyeing them for a while but havent bit the bullet. They are expensive. Have they responded about the quality issues????
I love my Furls resin hooks, but I hate how fragile they are. I thought the Odysseys would be better, but I have broken 2 of them snapping them in half. I thought I was the only one having problems with their hooks. I do think the quality is going downhill, which is really sad.
Hello. I prefer Clover hooks! I bought several Furls ($$) and I totally dislike both of them. I should give them away. BTW..just found you and you are darling! I will sub. P.S. Pretty nails, how in the world do you crochet with them?
Aww thank you so much! Haha my nails have always grown long. So much so my nails would dig into my hands when I would write in school but I like to keep them long. (More space for decorations and designs lol)
I was wanting to try a furls metal hook. I have a wooden one and I'm not sure I care for it. Maybe now I don't want to. I guess I'll stick with my cheap Amazon hooks. 😂😂😂😂
Oh wow…. Just finished listening. Terrible. I hope the metal streamline doesn’t have this issue. I be pissed if that happens! $28 hook. Oh no. Ok Susan Bates - fine. That’s a cheap hook. But furls? Nah… I hope furls got it together for these metal streamline. Let us know if you try them. ❤
If a company´s crochet hooks keep breaking and so many people give their own experience, it´s obvious that it´s just bad quality and shouldn´t be supported, no matter how pretty the products are. These things are EXPENSIVE and them being so fragile makes it clear that you´re only paying for aesthetics, which should not be the deciding factor when you buy tools.
Furls are rip offs. Period. A hook that is in excess of $30-$50 is a pure exercise in status symbols of all stupid things. Have you tried Ommi or Ophire hooks that are furls without the insane prices. Me I am poor. I don’t buy any of them (furls) any more. I got one rain, it promptly broke and Furls can keep those cheaply made, very expensive hooks.
Love what you wrote about status symbols, because I think many Furis products fit that, especially the candy line. I do think there's a place for new handle designs for some people whose hands have pain or balancing issues with thin hooks, but there's always fimo clay or the tennis ball trick for mere pennies, not double digit dollars.
I love my Clover Amour hooks. They are hybrid hooks, a combination inline and tapered hook
I keep hearing about them! I’ll have to try them.
The furls metal streamline are nice. Different from the odyssey- but I like them better actually - for me. Like you said earlier in the video - not every hook is for everybody.
But I like it because it has a perfect amount of point - not too sharp that it’ll snag but nice enough to fly through your stitches. The weight is nice seems to help crochet faster….
I love them ❤
Definitely worth trying
Hi there, I WAS a Furls Odyssey girl too! I was frustrated with the quality also, but loved the shape and the smooth glide of the Odyssey so …torn. After a while (and hundreds of dollars spent buying Odysseys on eBay), I decided to form my own company called FeareSilk Crochet LLC. We are currently working on an entirely new concept for a stainless steel hook!
OMG! I’ve very excited for you! I look forward to trying your hook. Thank you for working towards a solution I think the crochet world needs.
I got the streamline metal hooks recently and they are super sturdy. The weight is different and they're more of an inline style. But their smallest size is 3.5mm.
Thank❤You sooo much for all the info! Because I'm getting ready to embark on getting some New hooks.. I have to agree with you,, that long hooks are very awesome.. I'm thinking of getting some hooks that are purple,, love this color deeply.. Maybe twinned with black..I haven't seen any marble looking hooks but id love to buy some!! Thank you for all your comments.. I appreciate you lots!! What a beautiful lady you are!!
Glad it was helpful! I really appreciate your kind words! Thank you! I’ve been able to try some new hooks since then. I hope you find some pretty ones!
Excellent now I don't covet Furls any longer. Never had the budget or could justify $36+ on a hook. Glad I came across this video. Many years ago taught myself crochet with Susan Bates hooks then I discovered Clover Amour and never looked back.
I’m glad I could help. Next I’m trying the Clover Amours!
@@DoesyourARTFIT Smooth like butta! 👌☺️
I got four wooden furls hooks on sale and clearance and was so excited. Three different woods and 4 different sizes from 3.5 to 9 mm. None of them are able to be used because of dull hook heads and/or splinters from under the hook neck. I couldn’t even complete one small project with any of the hooks.
Even my cheap set of bamboo hooks are much more functional and reliable-especially comparing the 3.5 mm.
Oh my gosh! I hate to hear that. The wood is very pretty. It sucks that you couldn’t use them!
i love how serious you got about the Furls hooks. i never tried them but they really out here playing with ppl hard earned dollar like that in this economy is wild. I've never had a hook break on me... yet. i would be salty if i spent over $18 on a hook for it to break 😩 that's a whole hour or more of work for some of us lol we don't have time or money for that lmao
lol not at all! Sadly they gotten lots of my coins but I promise I’ve learned my lesson!
Why has RUclips been hiding all the black crochet girlies! 😤 glad I found you tho 🥰💖🌸
Thank you so much for the honest review. Some people would have had your same issue and wouldn’t have fessed up to the broken hooks. Man, I felt your pain and aggravation talking about the broken ones
Thanks for watching truly! I’m glad to share my opinion.
Who knew crochet hooks were so… sexy…?
😎😎
I happened upon your video and so glad I did!! I have several of the Furls Streamline Metal....I LOVE them, but have sizes G-K. I have some odds and ends of the (what I call plastic)....two of the smaller sizes broke first time using. Will not buy again. Will stick with good old Boye for small hooks 😂 I'm subscribing after this video because I admire your honesty and truly enjoyed you!!! Peace, my new friend!!❤
Thank you so much! I love when I find a Boye somewhere in my stash. You never know when you have to pick them back up.
I’m just watching your channel for the first time and totally agree with you on Furls Odyssey hooks. I watched another podcaster who had a problem w/her Furl’s Odyssey snapping between the shaft and the handle and got lots of flack from them abt replacing it.
Thank you! I love the hooks but I’m truly disappointed in the decline of quality.
I brought them because they’re beautiful I prefer Susan Bates in line the metal or siverlume which I don’t think they make anymore. My grandmother used Susan Bates plastic hooks.
As a beginner you don’t know what you need or want. I appreciate the advice 😊 I haven’t been really into looking for different types but now that I’ve been doing it for a year or so now I’m looking to get into different types. Thanks 🙏🏽 for sharing your experience!
Glad it was helpful! I’d like to know what other hooks you try!
Love all the hook info. I'm from the day where all we had was Bates or Boye. I never realized there was more to it than tapered or in line. I appreciate the info and comparison. Love your sloths too!
Thank you! 🦥
Thanks @DoesyourARTFIT🧶 I appreciate your heads up about Furls . . . I like sloths, too 🥰
Of course! 🦥🦥
I am a total Clover Amour girl they are honestly my go to hooks and the only hooks that I have almost a whole collection of from 2mm up to 12mm, they are the only hooks that never hurt my wrist even if I work hours with them, however I wouldn't mind either if they make a bit thicker handles and I do have tiny hands too haha
I also have a few of Furls wooden ebony hooks and a few of their Andromeda galaxy hooks but I admit I only got them out of curiosity and because the colours spoke to me 😄
One of the Andromeda resin ones rolled off my night stand and the tip broke they did replace it though, but I agree hooks that expensive should be more sturdy.
I keep hearing about the clover Amour! Y’all are going to make me bite the bullet and try them out soon! Furls definitely can getcha with the pretty colors! I loved the cruella deville themed hooks.
@@DoesyourARTFIT Would love an unboxing and first reaction video when you finally get them 😁❤️
Love the rant! I found I prefer my hybrid crochet hooks like clover and tulip but pointy inline Tunisian ones, after owning tapered ones
Definitely pointy Tunisian hooks! Thank you!
I love the their metal hooks love they way thwy feel when working with them, but yes I've broken so many (resin and wood) that I don't purchase anymore-even the wooden hooks 💔
Awww man! I’ve only tried the wooden hooks a couple times but they were so lightweight I didn’t like them.
Hey Marquita :-) ...did you break/damage one of the metal hooks? Those I've been wanting to try but when I have the budget for them they're always out of stock.
@@MochaCrochetsandCrafts @MochaCrochetsandCrafts Kim! Hey girl! No, I haven't broken it but it's well knocked now hahaha. I would love to get more metal ones but I do wish they were available in smaller sizes.
I’m so glad I watched your video. It’s very informative…also, like you, I had a Furls break on me. All this time I thought it was something I did wrong. I was so done when it happened!! All that money down the drain. Now, I use Clover and Tulip for the most part. I’ve only been crocheting for about a year. As time progresses, I’ll explore other options.
Really enjoyed this video…looking forward to the next. 😊
Thank you! I’ve been having to pull out my Tulips more and more. I’m sorry to hear you’ve had the same Furls experience but happy to know that you now know you are not alone in this! They don’t need any more of our money!
I have like 10 furls thrown in a bag and my 1 year old plays with them often. I do know if your hook breaks or see any flaws they'll replace them for free
I found Prym metal hooks on Amazon. Ordered them, waiting for them to come in.
I almost only have prym hooks and they have been very comfortable to use. The concept of a crochet hook breaking is absolutely foreign to me
I’m glad to hear Prym has metal hooks! I feel I’ll be trying lots of new hooks soon.
So I have a few of the Furls streamline metal hooks and they are pretty nice. Only issue is stocking. They never seem to have enough stock and waiting for the re stock takes forever. BUT if you want to go with another metal furls, get a streamline and try it out ❤
Furl hooks are gorgeous, but my hands are small, so I didn't invest in them because they would be huge to crochet with.
My hands are pretty small so I like them because I don’t have to have a tight grip.
You would probably like Ophire
You should really try Ophire hooks! The are small but are really comfortable
Just found your channel. I’ve never broken any hook and I’ve tried A LOT of brands. I have Furls and I’m scared of them breaking because I know they can-saw a whole thing about it on a FB group and I gotta be real, I mostly buy them cuz they are pretty lol I do use them but I love my Clover hooks best.
Haha! Well I’m going to send good vibes and say your hooks will never break! Thank you for watching!
Thank you for sharing. I have been crocheting for many many years. I also love odyssey furls. I am very sad they discontinued the small sizes. They stand behind their products. I was regretting not owning a Tunisian furls. Maybe not.
They definitely do stand behind them which I respect. Maybe smaller sizes just aren’t their thing.
@@DoesyourARTFIT it’s not!!!! But when you need larger sizes they are my go to
I had a resin 10mm hook from Ophireco that rolled off a low table and snapped the tip right off. My heart broke right with it 😭idk if I just need to be more careful but like I said it rolled off from being set down gently on a table🙃I’m also just gonna stick to Clovers and Tulips 🤷🏾♀️
I’ve never heard of them but I definitely know the heart break! I think the companies might have to put their hooks through a stress test lol
Happened to me with my very first Furl Zodiac hook! I had the bad habit of putting my crochet hook on my lap after a round to inspect for any mistakes as I'd do with my knitting needles, and when I got up my 4mm hook fell down and the tip just snapped off 💀💀 Thankfully, even though they don't replace breaks from drops, they did since it was my first purchase but that trauma stuck with me to this day and I keep to metal hooks 🙃
Sorry to hear that your favorite needles are failing you. It is refreshing to hear that someone switches needles when they are not working with their choice of fiber. Too many creators are wed to one kind of hook no matter what with no change for their arthritis, or other factors--they will just say that they can't work with finer yarns anymore. I can only work with thread and 0-2 size yarn with the softer handled hooks. I also changed my grip with age and how I manipulate the work and hook as I crochet. Have you checked out the Laurel Hill palmwood needles? They are really strong. I routinely use mine for working with two strands--one strand Scrubby and one strand stitch, soak, scrub. That's really heavy-duty pulling, and the needles hold up without bending or breaking. They have a super smooth finish as well. (If you drop one of these needles, they do bounce though. I've had to crawl under furniture searching for one after I dropped it. LOL) I hope you find another hook that meets your needs.
I’ve never heard of the Laurel Hill hooks! I’ll have to look them up. I can imagine I’ll be crawling around looking for mine too. Thank you so much for the suggestion!
Been crocheting since childhood, love the beauty of the Furls but I don't think it would last a week, I am so clumsy. Will continue with Boye, Bates and Prym. Trying Addy, but it's an adjustment. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Yes of course! I’ve never tried the Addy’s!
It's great to have a variety of hooks, because different yarn fibers functions differently when stitching. The same goes for knitting as well.
Very true!
Never had a Furls but I’ve seen a lot of posts about them breaking in some groups I’m in 😢. I started out with Boye hooks but got a set of Tulip Etimos in 2016 and never looked back! Have never tried in-line hooks.
I might need to add more Tulips to my tool box! Thank you for sharing!
They have new ones out that you might like
The streamline metal?
You're brave! It's no fun to take a stand against something popular, even to help others with facts. There's such a fine line to walk between radical honesty and dragging for the satisfaction of it. You did great.
That said, my very first Odyssey many years ago should've been caught by QC, as it had a weird sloping flaw in the throat and the whole hook was wonky, lopsided. They sent me a new hook without hassle, but I've always been wary because of that experience. I won an acrylic I/5.5 (first time Aries was released i think it was) in their chat and it's okay, but tbh i dislike the sharp edges of the hook. Ditto the G+ and N i bought in wood. I expected better finishing on the edges. Leading to me hesitating even more. I've been in some of the lives where they discussed QC issues, and my Spidey senses tingled so bad i did not buy more.
My favorite hooks are Amours closely followed by the Bates ergonomic hooks. I have slightly longer hand bones and i played piano, so i totally get your flute mention! I'd encourage anyone to seek out the Bates ergonomic longer hooks, but watch out for price gouging. Shop around and when possible buy in the trio sets at a good price if you can't afford a full set. The edges are crisp too but somehow not as liable to catch as acrylic and wood Streamlines.
First time watcher, subscribed. Gotta watch for little sloth's naming 😊
Thank you so much for saying this! I’m so glad that you trusted your intuition! The wooden hooks are so light in weight I find them a little difficult to use. I love that you played piano! I hope Susan Bates makes the ergonomic hooks in all the sizes.
I was excited to find the Odyssey hooks because they have the smaller sizes. Like you, i prefer to work with smaller sizes. Im going to try the Ophire hooks but the smallest hook is 4mm. Ill wait and see what Furls comes up with but im not holding my breath! I might end up with wooden hooks which use Tuilp or Clover metal ends. I do like the wecrochet Dots but that Odyssey.... Such a shame!
Yes! It truly is a shame. There has to be some metal out there strong enough to withstand little stitches! I won’t be holding my breath about the new lines of furls either.
I never got it replaced. I still have it. I thought it was me and never tried the brand again.
They replied to me and will give me a refund! I’d send them an email and see what happens.
I use Clover Amour they are a hybrid hook.
Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to look into them!
I just came across your video, I really like your room too cute! ❤
Thank you so much!
I love your room set up. Very beautiful. Thank you for the video. I have some Furls hooks but don’t think I’ll buy more. I just can’t justify the cost when I love my Clover hooks so much.
Thank you very much! I agree with you about the hooks!
The first time I used my first and only furls hook, it broke. It was a 2.75 hook. I actually wrote the size on with a sharpie as my eyesight took too long to focus on the size(even with magnifying glasses on).
Yes, I hope in the future they have a better way of displaying the hook sizes! I’m sorry yours broke!
Very much enjoyed your video. I have had 2 furls hooks snap on me. It made me sad because they are expensive hooks. I too loved the weight of odyssey hooks. Also, my cat chewed the end off a wooden hook. But that’s not on them. 😺
Oh no! Did you ever contact them about the ones that snapped?
@@DoesyourARTFIT No. One, I knew was my fault and the other, I didn’t know what happened to it. It just came out of the project bag broken. I’d already spent too much time with customer service when they sent me the wrong hook. I didn’t have the energy to do it again.
I love my clover hook always be my fav but my furls always will be my best ones too … I have small tiny hands but they give me the perfect grip and they are such beautiful hooks 😊I sad that they no longer sell odyssey hooks but the resin hooks just need more TLC like all treasures u gotta protect them from being broken ❤❤❤😊😊😊
That’s true! I know how quickly crafters can move and just how quickly an accident can happen. I’ve never really heard of issues like that with other resin hooks.
you just saved me a WHOLE lot of money! I've been procrastinating purchasing these, and tend to lean towards Susan bates, I've bought two Prym hooks but still not a fan, they stick as oppose to slid off a stitch. Thank you again, but yes Furls are beautiful hooks, but only to look now. LOL. sorry this happened to you. :(
Glad I could help! Susan Bates are the ones for sure!
As much as I like the Furls handles, I've just drifted into using Tulips for good now. I do a lot of amigurumi with cotton yarn, and my Tulip hooks can always handle thin yarn with tight tension. Using my current set for 2 years now after I had an Odyssey break on me, and the Tulips are still going strong. I know they're shorter, and that's not what I wanted at first, but the quality has won out for me.
Thanks for sharing that! I used the Tulip for a newborn show and it did hold up very well with the tighter tension! That Odyssey break is painful.
I’m definitely an odyssey girl. I love the weight. I can’t use lightweight hooks. They hurt my hand too much. I have 4 odyssey hooks and I’ve had them forever and never had any issues. I sure hope it stays that way since they’re discontinued.
I sure hope it stays that way too!
I received two Furls hooks for Christmas. My resin hooks shattered, wasn't dropped, was just sitting in my hook tray with one other hook. It is in tiny pieces! The other one broke as I was double crocheting. I've been crocheting for 50+ years since 1970 and have never broken a hook or a pair of knitting needles. I'm not a fan and will stick with Yarniss and Hero/Boye hooks. I'm a concert pianist so I also have long hands. I do like my old Primm hooks. 🧶💜🧶
My mouth just dropped open! Shattered??? Tiny pieces??? I can’t even imagine the horror! Yes concert pianist! That’s amazing! Classical music?
@DoesyourARTFIT Yes, classical music. I'm a little too old to perform much anymore.
Sloth on your shoulder ❤❤❤
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I love the look of Furls, but I'm a pencil hold, and it never worked for me. Tulips for crochet and Clover for Tunisian is my personal preference.
I’ve tried pencil hold but it slowed me down! I’m glad you have found hooks you like!
I hold my hook this way, too. I like an inline head and because of the way I hold the hook, I can’t stand to have a big handle. Quite honestly, the Susan Bates Silvalume work best for me. Some of mine were my grandmothers (I have been crocheting since the 4th grade, so…50 odd years) and they are still going strong. I’ve tried lots of fancy and expensive hooks and haven’t found one yet I like better than those cheap old Silvalumes.
I own Tunisian Crochet hooks by Lykkess interchangeable hooks they are great and I own Denise white Tunisian crochet interchangeable hooks. They are great. I started out crocheting w Clover honey brown crochet hooks and I love them. I understand the handle may be an issue with people who have larger hands.
I haven’t tried the Lykke but I am looking forward to it! I love Tunisian crochet.
@@DoesyourARTFIT So do I!!!
I bought 6 Furls Odyssey hooks several years ago because I thought they would be "the" hook. Unfortunately, I don't like them. 5 of them I never used, but the one I did use a couple of times, I just couldn't get used to. I had no idea they can break. I do like Clovers, but I wish the handles were a bit longer as it pokes me in the hand. Is there a perfect hook I wonder???
Girl. I have been complaining about the quality of Furl's hooks FOREVER! Full disclosure, I have never been a fan of the Odyssey hooks (too heavy for me and one is too weak at the connection point for me to use it), but I did like the resin and wood hooks....until they broke. I switched to Addi Maxi Swings and Pryms. Addi's handles take some getting used to and are more of a Boye than Bates head but come in smaller, sizes. Pryms have the Bates head, but I think the smallest hook they make is a 3mm.
Girlll! Not the wooden hooks breaking too! I’m so sad to hear that. But I’m glad to know someone who shares my same sentiments about the quality of their hooks! Do you have a metal Prym or just the plastic?
I loved the clover hooks.I think u should use what is easiest and most comfortable for you.
Nice! I’m glad you have hooks you love!
I saw a furls hook on their site that cost $60 a few years back, though it was nice, there is no way that I would ever pay that amount for any crochet hook. I purchased two wooden hooks to try and my hand got more tired. Only used them twice, wasted my money. I’m satisfied with my Clover brand.
Does it matter which odyssey you get? There are two versions, the new one has the thinner throat and the older had a wider throat section.
I have both. But I think the smaller sizes in general just weren’t made strong enough.
Great video. I am not a fan of Furls, they are tough to use if you have a pencil grip. I have a few of them, and I just can't use them. There are a lot of Furls fans but I am not one of them. I have the Furls resin streamlines - nope!!
Haha! I agree with you 1000% about the resin hooks. Thank you!
Have you seen yhe streamline metal hooks they just came out with?
I’ve seen them but I’m really wanting sizes under 4mm.
You said you have the larger size hooks in metal. Could you share which brand you have? It’s hard to find good metal hooks in the larger sizes (L, M, N, etc.). Thanks!
I have a furls L and M I believe. I like them. I also have some Susan bates larger hooks on the same sizes.
I wanted one of these soooo bad 😔
Awww man! Maybe you’ll luck up on a sturdy one in the future! I do think they’re something that everyone should experience.
That's sad they discontinued odyssey hooks!!
Truly!
I love Furls Odyssey the best but only bought 2. I bought the glitter resin hook. It fell off the edge of my sewing cabinet and shattered. I drop my glasses 42 times a day and they dont even chip. I also bought the streamline metal but havent had it very long. I swear if they break, you will hear me scream wherever you are in the world. I like the Dots hooks from WeCrochet because they are long. Ophire hooks are too lightweight for me. No more resin hooks for me. Furls hooks are going to go down the tube if breakage keeps happening.
I want to try the streamline metal but I don’t think it’s necessary right now to buy another pricey hook. The glasses comment is funny because same! The amount of times I’ve expected my glasses to break and they didn’t is insane!
I recognize that Furls story from craft night 😂
😂 indeed! I’m still shocked at the quickness of it.
Hi, I also broke my Furls smaller resin hook while mid stitch. I am no longer a Furls girl.
Oh no! I hate that that happened! Is there a hook you like better?
@@DoesyourARTFIT I like the Tulip Etimo hooks
I went and looked at buying a pretty hook but they didn’t even have any I mean any in my size I don’t get how that is a business model I hear if you drop them they break anyway. Sounds like you don’t even have to drop them. I will stick with my favourites clovers .😊
Yep! Sounds like a plan!
I dont own a Furls. I have been eyeing them for a while but havent bit the bullet. They are expensive. Have they responded about the quality issues????
Yes! They told me I can get a refund.
on my God! I have the same exact issue with my Furl’s Oddesey! Lime green. 4.5 MM they can’t replace it. So sad
Very sad! I’m sorry that happened!
I love my Furls resin hooks, but I hate how fragile they are. I thought the Odysseys would be better, but I have broken 2 of them snapping them in half. I thought I was the only one having problems with their hooks. I do think the quality is going downhill, which is really sad.
Oooo goodness I’m sorry to hear that! I’m happy you know that it was not a you issue it is a FURLS issue! Have you found a hook you like?
Hello. I prefer Clover hooks! I bought several Furls ($$) and I totally dislike both of them. I should give them away. BTW..just found you and you are darling! I will sub. P.S. Pretty nails, how in the world do you crochet with them?
Aww thank you so much! Haha my nails have always grown long. So much so my nails would dig into my hands when I would write in school but I like to keep them long. (More space for decorations and designs lol)
I was wanting to try a furls metal hook. I have a wooden one and I'm not sure I care for it. Maybe now I don't want to.
I guess I'll stick with my cheap Amazon hooks. 😂😂😂😂
Haha! What works WORKS! Amazon for the win!
I have had several hooks snap and resin hooks are the worst very frustrating and disappointing
Oh wow…. Just finished listening. Terrible. I hope the metal streamline doesn’t have this issue. I be pissed if that happens! $28 hook. Oh no.
Ok Susan Bates - fine. That’s a cheap hook. But furls? Nah…
I hope furls got it together for these metal streamline. Let us know if you try them. ❤
If a company´s crochet hooks keep breaking and so many people give their own experience, it´s obvious that it´s just bad quality and shouldn´t be supported, no matter how pretty the products are. These things are EXPENSIVE and them being so fragile makes it clear that you´re only paying for aesthetics, which should not be the deciding factor when you buy tools.
For sure! Pretty does not mean quality at all! My pockets have learned the hard way.
I would be pissed as well the odyssey hooks are expensive. That's way to many broken hooks.😢
wayyyy too many!
Furls are rip offs. Period. A hook that is in excess of $30-$50 is a pure exercise in status symbols of all stupid things. Have you tried Ommi or Ophire hooks that are furls without the insane prices. Me I am poor. I don’t buy any of them (furls) any more. I got one rain, it promptly broke and Furls can keep those cheaply made, very expensive hooks.
I haven’t tried them but thank you for telling me about them! I’ll look them up.
Love what you wrote about status symbols, because I think many Furis products fit that, especially the candy line. I do think there's a place for new handle designs for some people whose hands have pain or balancing issues with thin hooks, but there's always fimo clay or the tennis ball trick for mere pennies, not double digit dollars.