I understand your deep attachment to the Hero hooks. Not only is it a habit to use them, but also a muscle memory. Which is a good thing. I almost gave away a crochet hook- an inline one because it sort of snagged the yarn. I didn't though and now I use it often just because it's a popular sized hook and it's easy for me to find because it's so different from the others I have in my little mason jar. Thanks for sharing your views. I value your opinions. Oh and thanks for not having a music background or introduction. Your content is all the entertainment I'm looking for!
I was only 16 when I taught myself to crochet and that was 51 years ago. I still have my hook that I bought myself, it is a G hook made by Boye. I can crochet with different hooks, no problem using them. I know you love your Herro hooks Crystal. I'm always looking for them at thrift store and other places. Thanks for sharing this video with us. You look very nice wearing your beautiful poncho also. 💜🤗🧶
Finally! Validation! The day I decided to try and teach myself to crochet I picked up a hook at Walmart and it was a 5.75. Ever since then people say I'm nuts and that boye never did such a thing, there is no size between 5.5 and 6... NO BOD EVEN CONFIRMED IT!
Love that poncho! My fave hook is the clover. We all have our preferences and that’s good. My friend says if we were all the same restaurants wouldn’t have menus lol.
I have been crocheting for many years and my favorite hook is Susan Bates. I have a size 11 steel hook I use for dollies that I got from my grandmother years ago! Thank you for your tutorials!
I still have the set of Boye hooks I got 50 years ago when I taught myself to crochet. They were a gift from my husband and I used them all the time. Unfortunately I can't use them anymore because they hurt my hand. I had a freak accident last year and they had to sew the top of my finger back on at the knuckle. It still doesn't work or feel right after a year so I need an ergonomic one with a soft handle. It's that or stop crocheting and that's never going to happen. 😊 It drove me crazy waiting six months for my hand to heal enough to try.
Thanks again for sharing your love of crocheting and sharing your precious thoughts concerning crochet hooks. I also love hero, Boyd and other metal hooks. Your Poncho is adorable too. Keep smiling 🙂, it is beautiful and contagious 😊❤. Bye for now ~~
I love my Hero hooks, they belonged to my dear sweet mother that taught me to crochet. I won’t take them out of the house, fearful I might lose them. I get a cozy feeling when I use them, because they were hers. I have lots of other hooks, but my hero are my favorite❤️
Good morning Crystal, I am with you on the aluminum hooks. We seem to have the same preferences even the matted finish I prefer.❤ I have tried the other hooks with grips on them and it just does not work for me. So we totally understand
I thought I was weird bc of how I held my yarn…then I saw your videos and realized you hold it the same way as I do. 😊 I felt better after that and not weird at all. I also use tapered aluminum hooks too. I have some old Boye hooks. I would love to find some Hero hooks.
I started crocheting with Boye hooks, and that's what I grab first. I totally understand why you pick Hero hooks first. I made the granny connection poncho. I love it!!
Never heard of either hook. I learned on Boye and Susan Bates. I do like my clover hooks too. I just look in my bag of hooks and grab what feels right for the pattern.
I have tried the straight aluminum hooks but due to past carpel tunnel injuries and subsequent surgery found that my hand hurts very badly after only about an hour of use. I switched to the Furls streamline Resin hooks and can crochet all day without pain. I say You do what works for You and to heck with anything else. I say whatever allows you to have fun, maintain quality and that makes it possible to keep on crocheting is what you should do and nothing else should matter. I love your work and all that you do so keep up the great job. I do have a Hero somewhere. I think I will track it down to see just what it is that I have.
I'm stuck in my ways too. I learned 45 years ago on a Susan Bates straight aluminum hook and can't get used to the tapered hooks, or the hooks with grips. We each have our preferences. 🥰
It's all about personal preference and what works for you physically. Have had to go ergonomic due to arthritis in both hands. Took a little getting used to, but all good!! Thanks Crystal! Always enjoy your content❣️
I was just going through my hooks to see what looked best for my 3rd corner to corner afghan. I buy hooks all the time, too. I have Hero and Gem. Never even noticed the names, just crochet hooks to me. Also, I loved watching your videos showing how different yarns work up, great idea! Plus, I splurged and bought myself a skein of Malibrago (sp?) I found a new yarn shop! I’ll give the new yarn a try after 2 more afghans for my grandchildren.
Thanx Crystal for an interesting video. Coming from Germany I totally understand how you feel 😉. Hero is hard to come by. I was always a knitter until I started in home care and my elderly lady (90 years of age) taught me how to crochet a ripple Afghan. Since then I'm hooked on crocheting. I can't read pattern (I mean, I can read English but can't understand the pattern language) your RUclips tutorials helped me a lot and I could have never crochet so many different patterns without them. You are such a patient person and explain everything so easy. Also, I love that I can see when you do stitches where they are. I checked other tutorials out where some hold the hook different than I do or putting their fingers so that you can't see where you should put your next stitch in. But, that's just me. Thank you again. Love all your RUclips ❤ tutorials.
I've seen people put thier crochet hooks into tennis balls to make them more ergonomic, if you or annyone else struggles with particular hooks I recommend this method !! Thanks for the review❤😊
i love your channel and yarn unboxing , i find myself looking forward to it thankyou and God bless you its made all the more wonderful because of your constant cheerful happiness that not only teaches and informs us but gives our spirits a big booost once again thankyou
Hi again, I’m so glad you added the link to the Pancho, thank you. It has given me an idea on how to fix an issue with a cardigan I’m working on, wow thank you so much!
I always appreciate your information type videos. I’ve been crocheting over 50 years and I still learn new things when I watch you. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge!!!
As usual, I agree with you. I also learned on a Hero. My Grandma gave me Heros to work with. I still have all of them, and they are usually the ones I use. The rest of my hooks are Boye. My arthritis is pretty nasty, so I stick to what I know. 💜
I love your poncho. We have gone from the 80's the last few weeks back down to the 50's in the mornings and I could really use that poncho right now. I don't really have a favorite brand of hooks but I know that I have too many, lol. I'm like you, I collect them just to look at them and wonder about the crochet items the former owner made with that hook.
Thanks for explaining why you use the crochet hooks that you do, and why you can't knit by hand. I am just here thinking that you come up with so so many gorgeous patterns and have such great teaching skills that any lack with your left hand does not show at all. You are blessed in so many wonderful ways❤💕❤💕
Crystal you are wonderful and you do things that work for you. We are all unique and special in our own way. You inspire me to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. You are a great teacher. One year ago this July you started teaching me to crochet and I am hooked. I like Susan bates inline hooks because they make it easier for me to keep my stitches even. My favorite hook is my Gem J hook. It was my great grandmother's. When I need a J hook, that is the one I grab. I have MS so it's harder for me to hold on to but I like to try. Thankyou for all that you do.
Those Hero hooks are like my ancient Aero hooks. A set off Amazon that my daughter bought me are also the same shape... my favourite to hold despite my arthritis.
I love my vintage Aero hooks. I have had them for decades. I lost my 6mm a few years ago,so I am always on the hunt to replace it. I will use boye hooks if I must. ❤
Crystal, I have been watching the podcast "it is a Sarah" . I don't know if you are familiar with her or not. She is from the Netherlands. She said that she and her family watches English speaking television and listen to English radio but do not speak English in the home or outside of it. She does her podcast in English and she is such a joy to listen to and watch. She knits and crochets. I thought if you hadn't seen her yet that you might be interested.
I love crochet Hooks and it was my friend Patsy from Patsy's Crochet who got me trying new Hooks I have never tried hero Hooks maybe I will find in my travels my favorite hook is a size 5. Thank you for your thoughts and all you do. Many Blessings Crystal 🔮 🙏 ✨ 💓 💖 🙌
I taught myself to crochet 40 years ago when my kids were little. The going hook back then was made by Red Heart. They look similar to the ones you are using. I have tried other brands but I always go back to my Redheart ones
I have crocheted a few of those ponchos that is my favorite one so far that you have put out to teach us ! as far as hooks I use Boye , my son purchased a set of hooks with handles on them and shhh they are still in the unopened package , hanging on a nail ! a friend gave me a few just like the set my son got me , I tried them & went back to trusty dusty Boye ! I just cant use any thing but Boye in my hand & mind they are what is comforting to me ! for any craft you must be comfortable with the tool(s) you use so as you will continue a journey of fun , excitement & joy ! I have a Gem hook size "H" and it too hangs on the wall for show, but yes it is almost like Boye !
Your poncho is very beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience about different crochet hooks. I learn something from every single video you make. 💜🥰
I think I started crocheting with aero hooks I would like to try the tulip hooks and those soft touch hooks that some crocheters use. They are a caramel colour but I can’t think of their name. Thank you Crystal 🧶🧶
Im lucky to have my mother's collection of hooks. Very small ones as she crocheted dollies for many years before moving you to blankets and using yarn. Im fond of my collection as well 😊❤
As a long time subscriber, I know of your preference for the Hero hooks and that you will use the Boye hooks as well. What I didn’t know about were the Gem hooks! Very interesting! Learned something new! Thanks for sharing Crystal!😊
I completely understand your choices... One of my sister-in-laws can't use her left hand much.... She had polio as a child & it ONLY affected her left hand!!! She was a K-2 teacher, she also crochet & knit, but she held the needle really weirdly. I think you "might" have 1 or 2 Driscoll, which are swedish...😉
Thanks again for your informative content! I've got Boyes, Susan Bates and some other generic hooks but my absolute favorites are the Omni resin hooks. The Omnis are longer and thicker than the aluminum hooks tend to be. I found that I can crochet for a longer period of time without hand fatigue when I use a longer hook. The shorter (regular size) hooks tend to make my hand cramp up. The Omnis are almost a cross between the inline and rounded hooks. I've been eyeballing some gorgeous wooden hooks but am not willing to spend the money on them yet ..
You and I are on the same page when it comes to hooks. I learned on a Boye aluminum hook, and it is all I use - or something similar. I've tried eronomic hooks and it just feels weird.
I am so attached to my Boye G hook. I've had it for over 3O years and painted the end of the handle red with polkadot 😅 so I don't mistake it for another or lose it. Feeling that connection to a hook is so cool. Love your poncho!
Would love to see your hook collection. I have only been crocheting since winter, and I am trying different hooks. I love my metal one I found a flea market, it’s older and does not say who made it ; so easy to use. I have rheumatoid arthritis but crochet has been helping me relax and helps with blood pressure.
Hi Crystal! I know you love your Hero hooks and if that's what works best for you then you should use it all the time. I have found one Hero hook at a thrift store along with a few older Boye hooks and I really love them! Have a great week! God bless you!
My grandmother crocheted and I inherited all her hooks, I have some of the gem hooks most of the set and 2 hero hooks I guess I got lucky getting them I have a tub of hooks
I have a boye hook that is heavier than the normal boye crochet hook and the circumference is not the same as the rest of that size. I think it is a K. It was one that I inherited when we bought our house a few years ago.
I think the hook you learn on is probably the hook you will use for life. I learned on Boye hooks and cannot use an inline hook for anything. As I have aged and started having problems with my hands, I went berserk and bought a set of Furls hooks. They are inline hooks and I cannot use them for the life of me. While they are comfortable to hold, I just can't get the hang of of them. I will probably sell them off. As far as ergonomic hooks go, I like Clover hooks and I got a set of custom hooks from BQueen, and those are my favorite. I have thumb issues and I have found that I need a fatter hook to relieve the stress on my thumb.
I collect any and all hooks, especially if they're pretty and affordable! 🎉 I think I prefer non-ergonomic hooks, but lately I've been using Ommi and Ophire hooks a lot! My mom taught me to crochet as a kid (over 20 years ago) and I bought myself a super cheap bamboo set as a teenager. That is still my most used set today. 😅
One cannot have too many crochet hooks 😊. Recently discovered Susan Bates silvalume but mould polymer clay handles onto them. Got good results. They don’t retail in the UK though so come from USA. also like the Milwards rose hooks but again hand to mould handles onto them.
I started out with Boye hooks and pretty much have stayed with that style. I use Clover hooks now because I can’t hold the regular hooks anymore. I need the cushion grip for comfort. 💜🙏🏻
I use my G hook when I make my easy hair scrunchies for giving them away. I don't know how to read patterns. But trying to teach myself new stitches & making afghans & beanies when temperatures cool down in Florida. It's a bit hotter here at moment. Thanks for sharing. Mary Ellen & Jake Ten Eyck
Good afternoon Crystal I cannot wait to see what you're going to crochet and with what Hooks you're going to crochet? Isn't hero your favorite crochet hook Crystal?
Thanks Crystal! I learned on a bone crochet hook from my grandmother and I had to stop using it because it was beginning to get so thin where the yarn passed that I was afraid it would break. I then moved to a steel G also from grandma and it was the only hook I used for years (grandma changed her tension to control the size of the stitch). After watching you and forcing myself to stretch my crochet, I’ve finally started using the recommended hook size for the yarn. This was a big change for me and difficult since I still had my muscle memory from my G. But I’m having fun trying new things. ❤
We all need to find what works best for us! I use Clover Amour because I found that anything else would hurt my wrist or a finger, or I'd be changing my technique to accommodate the hook. It didn't flow as smoothly. Different hooks for different sized hands and techniques,, glad there are so many choices out there!
I get it because when I went back to crochet after 20+ years tried all new hooks and went back to straight aluminum. Recently found unbranded aluminum from Temu which are very close to Boye in look and feel.
I don’t use the hook I learned to crochet with anymore but I still have it. I learned to crochet w/#20/30 thread, I now use yarn for the craft. I use any hook ups hat I’m comfortable with but I tend to lean more to the Ommi ones.
I'm 62 years old. I remember using Heroes. I didn't realize they are now collectors items. I never heard of a Gem. I currently use Boye. They work fine for me. I don't see any reason to replace something that isn't broke. I like the tried and true. The poncho is gorgeous. I've made a lot of ponchos this year. I may have to give that one a try. Blue is my favorite color, so I probably would have liked it regardless of the stitches used.
I feel that way about Aero Bernat hooks. The finish is nice and slick. But the shape is like a Boye. They were really hard to find. But got lucky and scored a set on Etsy. I mostly use Clover Amores though because the grip.
Love the poncho! Hilarity insues if I try to use an inline hook. I use the clover amour and Hero hooks. A few Gem hooks have made their way into the house. They tend to have more knicks and scratches than the others. Knitting needles have fans and followers too. For me it's all about the yarn and the material that makes up the needle and cable. Personally i believe you have a magic wand that happens to be disquised as a Hero hook 😉 love your makes and the channel.
You answer my question on hook sizes. I was wondering why the letter on different hooks show different corresponding sizes. And patterns instructions will show different size for the letter recommendation.
I’m the same way with my hooks. They have to be Susan Bates inline. It’s how I learned 50+years ago and what is most comfortable for me. I have multiples in every style and size they make.
Working on the Granny Connection poncho now & made the stitch sampler beanie (from some Fab yarn cashmere). ❤ your patterns (tutorials, yarn reviews, …)
Thanks for this video. I appreciate all the hooks available on the market; I think everyone should find the one that feels good to them when they are using it. I do not think the ridiculously expensive hooks work any better than the ones our mothers and grandmother's used. Just my thoughts on this.
My faves are knit pro symfonie, but it depends on what yarn I’m using. If I’m using a flat ribbon yarn for bag making, I use a Susan Bates hook. they have a deeper throat which I like with the heavier ribbon yarn.
Poncho Tutorial In This Video
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I understand your deep attachment to the Hero hooks. Not only is it a habit to use them, but also a muscle memory. Which is a good thing. I almost gave away a crochet hook- an inline one because it sort of snagged the yarn. I didn't though and now I use it often just because it's a popular sized hook and it's easy for me to find because it's so different from the others I have in my little mason jar. Thanks for sharing your views. I value your opinions. Oh and thanks for not having a music background or introduction. Your content is all the entertainment I'm looking for!
Hahaha Crystal YOU are the reason the price of the HERO hooks has gone up so much!!! 💘😁💘
I was only 16 when I taught myself to crochet and that was 51 years ago. I still have my hook that I bought myself, it is a G hook made by Boye. I can crochet with different hooks, no problem using them. I know you love your Herro hooks Crystal. I'm always looking for them at thrift store and other places. Thanks for sharing this video with us. You look very nice wearing your beautiful poncho also. 💜🤗🧶
Finally! Validation!
The day I decided to try and teach myself to crochet I picked up a hook at Walmart and it was a 5.75. Ever since then people say I'm nuts and that boye never did such a thing, there is no size between 5.5 and 6... NO BOD EVEN CONFIRMED IT!
I have one
Susan Bates is my favorite, with the bamboo handle.
Love that poncho! My fave hook is the clover. We all have our preferences and that’s good. My friend says if we were all the same restaurants wouldn’t have menus lol.
I have been crocheting for many years and my favorite hook is Susan Bates. I have a size 11 steel hook I use for dollies that I got from my grandmother years ago! Thank you for your tutorials!
I love Susan Bates hooks.
Me too!
No explanation necessary. You do what works for you. You make beautiful pieces of work, and I’ve made so many things based on your style. Thanks! ❤ 🧶
You got that right.
I still have the set of Boye hooks I got 50 years ago when I taught myself to crochet. They were a gift from my husband and I used them all the time. Unfortunately I can't use them anymore because they hurt my hand. I had a freak accident last year and they had to sew the top of my finger back on at the knuckle. It still doesn't work or feel right after a year so I need an ergonomic one with a soft handle. It's that or stop crocheting and that's never going to happen. 😊 It drove me crazy waiting six months for my hand to heal enough to try.
Thanks again for sharing your love of crocheting and sharing your precious thoughts concerning crochet hooks. I also love hero, Boyd and other metal hooks. Your Poncho is adorable too. Keep smiling 🙂, it is beautiful and contagious 😊❤. Bye for now ~~
I love my Hero hooks, they belonged to my dear sweet mother that taught me to crochet. I won’t take them out of the house, fearful I might lose them. I get a cozy feeling when I use them, because they were hers.
I have lots of other hooks, but my hero are my favorite❤️
No don’t take them out I had one and I was teaching crochet and I laid it down and it disappeared. So treasure yours.
Good morning Crystal, I am with you on the aluminum hooks. We seem to have the same preferences even the matted finish I prefer.❤ I have tried the other hooks with grips on them and it just does not work for me. So we totally understand
Short and sweet... Crystal, you are so knowledgeable in regards to anything crochet.
I thought I was weird bc of how I held my yarn…then I saw your videos and realized you hold it the same way as I do. 😊 I felt better after that and not weird at all.
I also use tapered aluminum hooks too. I have some old Boye hooks. I would love to find some Hero hooks.
Crystal l love your poncho it is beautiful the colors of yarn you used. Thanks for the crochet hooks review. Have a wonderful day.❤
I started crocheting with Boye hooks, and that's what I grab first. I totally understand why you pick Hero hooks first. I made the granny connection poncho. I love it!!
Never heard of either hook. I learned on Boye and Susan Bates. I do like my clover hooks too. I just look in my bag of hooks and grab what feels right for the pattern.
I have tried the straight aluminum hooks but due to past carpel tunnel injuries and subsequent surgery found that my hand hurts very badly after only about an hour of use. I switched to the Furls streamline Resin hooks and can crochet all day without pain. I say You do what works for You and to heck with anything else. I say whatever allows you to have fun, maintain quality and that makes it possible to keep on crocheting is what you should do and nothing else should matter. I love your work and all that you do so keep up the great job. I do have a Hero somewhere. I think I will track it down to see just what it is that I have.
👀 for my crochet hooks. Thanks for showing and talking about the ones you like and why.
I'm stuck in my ways too. I learned 45 years ago on a Susan Bates straight aluminum hook and can't get used to the tapered hooks, or the hooks with grips. We each have our preferences. 🥰
It's all about personal preference and what works for you physically. Have had to go ergonomic due to arthritis in both hands. Took a little getting used to, but all good!! Thanks Crystal! Always enjoy your content❣️
So the ergos did help your arthritis?
I was just going through my hooks to see what looked best for my 3rd corner to corner afghan. I buy hooks all the time, too. I have Hero and Gem. Never even noticed the names, just crochet hooks to me. Also, I loved watching your videos showing how different yarns work up, great idea! Plus, I splurged and bought myself a skein of Malibrago (sp?) I found a new yarn shop! I’ll give the new yarn a try after 2 more afghans for my grandchildren.
Hi Crystal. I'm the same way about being stuck in my ways about hooks.
Thanx Crystal for an interesting video. Coming from Germany I totally understand how you feel 😉. Hero is hard to come by. I was always a knitter until I started in home care and my elderly lady (90 years of age) taught me how to crochet a ripple Afghan. Since then I'm hooked on crocheting. I can't read pattern (I mean, I can read English but can't understand the pattern language) your RUclips tutorials helped me a lot and I could have never crochet so many different patterns without them. You are such a patient person and explain everything so easy. Also, I love that I can see when you do stitches where they are. I checked other tutorials out where some hold the hook different than I do or putting their fingers so that you can't see where you should put your next stitch in. But, that's just me. Thank you again. Love all your RUclips ❤ tutorials.
I've seen people put thier crochet hooks into tennis balls to make them more ergonomic, if you or annyone else struggles with particular hooks I recommend this method !! Thanks for the review❤😊
I know you love your Hero hooks!
i love your channel and yarn unboxing , i find myself looking forward to it thankyou and God bless you its made all the more wonderful because of your constant cheerful happiness that not only teaches and informs us but gives our spirits a big booost once again thankyou
Hi again, I’m so glad you added the link to the Pancho, thank you. It has given me an idea on how to fix an issue with a cardigan I’m working on, wow thank you so much!
Your channel has quickly become my favorite crochet channel. I love your tutorials. They are so easy to follow
I always appreciate your information type videos. I’ve been crocheting over 50 years and I still learn new things when I watch you. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge!!!
As usual, I agree with you. I also learned on a Hero. My Grandma gave me Heros to work with. I still have all of them, and they are usually the ones I use. The rest of my hooks are Boye. My arthritis is pretty nasty, so I stick to what I know. 💜
I love your poncho. We have gone from the 80's the last few weeks back down to the 50's in the mornings and I could really use that poncho right now. I don't really have a favorite brand of hooks but I know that I have too many, lol. I'm like you, I collect them just to look at them and wonder about the crochet items the former owner made with that hook.
Thanks for explaining why you use the crochet hooks that you do, and why you can't knit by hand. I am just here thinking that you come up with so so many gorgeous patterns and have such great teaching skills that any lack with your left hand does not show at all. You are blessed in so many wonderful ways❤💕❤💕
Crystal you are wonderful and you do things that work for you. We are all unique and special in our own way. You inspire me to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. You are a great teacher. One year ago this July you started teaching me to crochet and I am hooked. I like Susan bates inline hooks because they make it easier for me to keep my stitches even. My favorite hook is my Gem J hook. It was my great grandmother's. When I need a J hook, that is the one I grab. I have MS so it's harder for me to hold on to but I like to try. Thankyou for all that you do.
This was very interesting I like hearing you talk about your love of vintage
Thank you Crystal.
Those Hero hooks are like my ancient Aero hooks. A set off Amazon that my daughter bought me are also the same shape... my favourite to hold despite my arthritis.
I love my vintage Aero hooks. I have had them for decades. I lost my 6mm a few years ago,so I am always on the hunt to replace it. I will use boye hooks if I must. ❤
It just depends on what you are used to. Love the Poncho. I have the hat made already.
Crystal, I have been watching the podcast "it is a Sarah" . I don't know if you are familiar with her or not. She is from the Netherlands. She said that she and her family watches English speaking television and listen to English radio but do not speak English in the home or outside of it. She does her podcast in English and she is such a joy to listen to and watch. She knits and crochets. I thought if you hadn't seen her yet that you might be interested.
I love plain old Boye hooks. Learned on them and still my fave :)
I've made two of those ponchos already and get lots of compliments. One lady asked for the pattern. I had to tell her about BOD!
I love crochet Hooks and it was my friend Patsy from Patsy's Crochet who got me trying new Hooks I have never tried hero Hooks maybe I will find in my travels my favorite hook is a size 5. Thank you for your thoughts and all you do. Many Blessings Crystal 🔮 🙏 ✨ 💓 💖 🙌
I only use aluminum too. The most comfortable for me as well.
Luv ur poncho❣️
I taught myself to crochet 40 years ago when my kids were little. The going hook back then was made by Red Heart. They look similar to the ones you are using. I have tried other brands but I always go back to my Redheart ones
Oh wow I didn't even know Red Heart made hooks! Thanks for that info! 💘
@@danamcmanus your welcome. They don’t make them anymore so they also are hard to find
I have crocheted a few of those ponchos that is my favorite one so far that you have put out to teach us ! as far as hooks I use Boye , my son purchased a set of hooks with handles on them and shhh they are still in the unopened package , hanging on a nail ! a friend gave me a few just like the set my son got me , I tried them & went back to trusty dusty Boye ! I just cant use any thing but Boye in my hand & mind they are what is comforting to me ! for any craft you must be comfortable with the tool(s) you use so as you will continue a journey of fun , excitement & joy ! I have a Gem hook size "H" and it too hangs on the wall for show, but yes it is almost like Boye !
My favorite hooks are my Grandmother's passed down hooks. Great review. Namesta 🐞🥰
Susan Bates Soft Ergonomic Aluminum Crochet Hooks ....that's my go to.....and also the red Tulip hooks.
Your poncho is very beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience about different crochet hooks. I learn something from every single video you make. 💜🥰
Thank you Crystal! I’ve never owned a Hero, but I cannot use anything other than Boyd. 👍🏼
I love my Boye hooks! H, J and K are my most used!
Beautiful poncho. I like Susan Bates. Have never used Hero.
I am a hook fanatic as well a large collection. My Rose Etimo Tulips hooks are my favorites, but I'm constantly looking for new sets to try.😊
I think I started crocheting with aero hooks I would like to try the tulip hooks and those soft touch hooks that some crocheters use. They are a caramel colour but I can’t think of their name. Thank you Crystal 🧶🧶
Im lucky to have my mother's collection of hooks. Very small ones as she crocheted dollies for many years before moving you to blankets and using yarn. Im fond of my collection as well 😊❤
As a long time subscriber, I know of your preference for the Hero hooks and that you will use the Boye hooks as well. What I didn’t know about were the Gem hooks! Very interesting! Learned something new! Thanks for sharing Crystal!😊
I learned on both Boye and S Bates. ❤
I completely understand your choices... One of my sister-in-laws can't use her left hand much.... She had polio as a child & it ONLY affected her left hand!!!
She was a K-2 teacher, she also crochet & knit, but she held the needle really weirdly.
I think you "might" have 1 or 2 Driscoll, which are swedish...😉
Thanks again for your informative content! I've got Boyes, Susan Bates and some other generic hooks but my absolute favorites are the Omni resin hooks. The Omnis are longer and thicker than the aluminum hooks tend to be. I found that I can crochet for a longer period of time without hand fatigue when I use a longer hook. The shorter (regular size) hooks tend to make my hand cramp up. The Omnis are almost a cross between the inline and rounded hooks. I've been eyeballing some gorgeous wooden hooks but am not willing to spend the money on them yet ..
Love that poncho
Thank you for sharing!!! I totally, understand!!! ⚓️💙
I learned on a Susan Bates, but can use either these days. Thx for the video! 😊👍🧶
You and I are on the same page when it comes to hooks. I learned on a Boye aluminum hook, and it is all I use - or something similar. I've tried eronomic hooks and it just feels weird.
I am so attached to my Boye G hook. I've had it for over 3O years and painted the end of the handle red with polkadot 😅 so I don't mistake it for another or lose it. Feeling that connection to a hook is so cool. Love your poncho!
I made this hat. I love how it turned out❤
Would love to see your hook collection. I have only been crocheting since winter, and I am trying different hooks. I love my metal one I found a flea market, it’s older and does not say who made it ; so easy to use. I have rheumatoid arthritis but crochet has been helping me relax and helps with blood pressure.
Hi Crystal! I know you love your Hero hooks and if that's what works best for you then you should use it all the time. I have found one Hero hook at a thrift store along with a few older Boye hooks and I really love them! Have a great week! God bless you!
My grandmother crocheted and I inherited all her hooks, I have some of the gem hooks most of the set and 2 hero hooks I guess I got lucky getting them I have a tub of hooks
If I ever see a hero or gem hook, you will pick it up for you. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great day!
I have a boye hook that is heavier than the normal boye crochet hook and the circumference is not the same as the rest of that size. I think it is a K. It was one that I inherited when we bought our house a few years ago.
I think the hook you learn on is probably the hook you will use for life. I learned on Boye hooks and cannot use an inline hook for anything. As I have aged and started having problems with my hands, I went berserk and bought a set of Furls hooks. They are inline hooks and I cannot use them for the life of me. While they are comfortable to hold, I just can't get the hang of of them. I will probably sell them off. As far as ergonomic hooks go, I like Clover hooks and I got a set of custom hooks from BQueen, and those are my favorite. I have thumb issues and I have found that I need a fatter hook to relieve the stress on my thumb.
I collect any and all hooks, especially if they're pretty and affordable! 🎉 I think I prefer non-ergonomic hooks, but lately I've been using Ommi and Ophire hooks a lot! My mom taught me to crochet as a kid (over 20 years ago) and I bought myself a super cheap bamboo set as a teenager. That is still my most used set today. 😅
One cannot have too many crochet hooks 😊. Recently discovered Susan Bates silvalume but mould polymer clay handles onto them. Got good results. They don’t retail in the UK though so come from USA. also like the Milwards rose hooks but again hand to mould handles onto them.
I started out with Boye hooks and pretty much have stayed with that style. I use Clover hooks now because I can’t hold the regular hooks anymore. I need the cushion grip for comfort. 💜🙏🏻
I use my G hook when I make my easy hair scrunchies for giving them away. I don't know how to read patterns. But trying to teach myself new stitches & making afghans & beanies when temperatures cool down in Florida. It's a bit hotter here at moment. Thanks for sharing. Mary Ellen & Jake Ten Eyck
Good afternoon Crystal I cannot wait to see what you're going to crochet and with what Hooks you're going to crochet? Isn't hero your favorite crochet hook Crystal?
Thanks Crystal! I learned on a bone crochet hook from my grandmother and I had to stop using it because it was beginning to get so thin where the yarn passed that I was afraid it would break. I then moved to a steel G also from grandma and it was the only hook I used for years (grandma changed her tension to control the size of the stitch). After watching you and forcing myself to stretch my crochet, I’ve finally started using the recommended hook size for the yarn. This was a big change for me and difficult since I still had my muscle memory from my G. But I’m having fun trying new things. ❤
We all need to find what works best for us! I use Clover Amour because I found that anything else would hurt my wrist or a finger, or I'd be changing my technique to accommodate the hook. It didn't flow as smoothly. Different hooks for different sized hands and techniques,, glad there are so many choices out there!
I love your poncho. Beautiful. It's like everything like hooks all vintage things are awesome
I get it because when I went back to crochet after 20+ years tried all new hooks and went back to straight aluminum. Recently found unbranded aluminum from Temu which are very close to Boye in look and feel.
Great poncho. I made one in a similar color. Thanks so much for all your tutorials. ❤
I don’t use the hook I learned to crochet with anymore but I still have it. I learned to crochet w/#20/30 thread, I now use yarn for the craft.
I use any hook ups hat I’m comfortable with but I tend to lean more to the Ommi ones.
I'm 62 years old. I remember using Heroes. I didn't realize they are now collectors items. I never heard of a Gem. I currently use Boye. They work fine for me. I don't see any reason to replace something that isn't broke. I like the tried and true. The poncho is gorgeous. I've made a lot of ponchos this year. I may have to give that one a try. Blue is my favorite color, so I probably would have liked it regardless of the stitches used.
Hi Crystal, hope all is well with you and your family 🌈
Very interesting, I never find crochet hooks at thrift stores, always knitting needles.
I am also a tapered hook user and my favorites are Boye although my set of Tunisian hooks with cables are inline and I don’t have a problem with them
Yes I’m waiting for my yarn to come so I can do the poncho
Hi Crystal. That’s a very pretty poncho!☺️🧶
Thank you! 😊
I feel that way about Aero Bernat hooks. The finish is nice and slick. But the shape is like a Boye. They were really hard to find. But got lucky and scored a set on Etsy. I mostly use Clover Amores though because the grip.
Love the poncho! Hilarity insues if I try to use an inline hook. I use the clover amour and Hero hooks. A few Gem hooks have made their way into the house. They tend to have more knicks and scratches than the others. Knitting needles have fans and followers too. For me it's all about the yarn and the material that makes up the needle and cable. Personally i believe you have a magic wand that happens to be disquised as a Hero hook 😉 love your makes and the channel.
I’ve just started using the HiyaHiya hooks, they look exactly like your HERO hooks Crystal.
You answer my question on hook sizes. I was wondering why the letter on different hooks show different corresponding sizes. And patterns instructions will show different size for the letter recommendation.
I’m the same way with my hooks. They have to be Susan Bates inline. It’s how I learned 50+years ago and what is most comfortable for me. I have multiples in every style and size they make.
Hey Crystal! Thanks! Hugs!
I've crocheted this poncho and cap. Loved them.
Working on the Granny Connection poncho now & made the stitch sampler beanie (from some Fab yarn cashmere). ❤ your patterns (tutorials, yarn reviews, …)
Thanks for this video. I appreciate all the hooks available on the market; I think everyone should find the one that feels good to them when they are using it. I do not think the ridiculously expensive hooks work any better than the ones our mothers and grandmother's used. Just my thoughts on this.
My faves are knit pro symfonie, but it depends on what yarn I’m using. If I’m using a flat ribbon yarn for bag making, I use a Susan Bates hook. they have a deeper throat which I like with the heavier ribbon yarn.