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Furls Crochet Hook Review & Comparison to Other Brands!
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"Reminds me of modern furniture." I love it! The hours I have put in with each of my Furls hooks has been time well spent. My hands also thank me every time I pick them up because they know they won't be sore after a long crocheting session!
Different strokes for different folks! I love Furls! I have Clover, Susan Bates, Boye, and others . Furls has won me over! Thank you for your review! Love your tutorials!🥰
That's one thing I love about Fiber Spider; he's very clear that some things which don't work for him may work for others. ;-)
Yes I agree with you!! They have won me over too!! I collect purple but they came out with a new color Turquoise
I'm also a Furls fan! Love them!!
Thank you for the HONEST review! So refreshing ♥️
This was very informative - an excellent comparison. I have something to add, however.;
Some backstory first. I actually went looking for an "ergonomic Susan Bates" awhile back and wanted a lightweight hook also. I am a left-handed crocheter who uses a pencil grip. I had given up large crochet projects in favor of knitting some time ago, having developed not only pain during long crochet sessions, but a condition that caused a joint in my thumb to lock, and which required medical intervention. Not, thank goodness, surgery! Then I saw and fell in love with a particular afghan pattern, and went hunting for my Holy Grail hook. I bought a LOT to try.
I bought a Furls wooden Streamline because of the hook style, its aesthetic, and its light weight. What nobody mentioned in the reviews I watched was how it behaves in a *pencil* grip rather than a knife grip. I simply could not use it with my pencil grip. The throat was so long (and graceful! and elegant!) that I still had death grip on it, and the lovely smooth increase in diameter rested on my hand in a spot that did me no good at all. I even tried to switch to a knife grip and couldn't do it. I think that swell would feel great pressing up against a knife-holder's palm.
So my Furls is a display item and I discovered Clover Amour hooks. I was able to adapt to a Boye style hook and have never looked back.
Amen!! Me too.....
Your type of grip is such a factor & I don’t understand why it’s not part of these reviews!
I own 8 Furls swirl hooks,,, I'll never use another hook! Love them soo much
You really can’t judge Furls until you try them and work with them for awhile. The Odyssey you have is one of the one I have and it’s my very favorite. I buy different sizes in different colors so that isn’t an issue. I actually own a few streamlines several Odyssey’s and one Alpha. I bought the Alpha when it was 30% off so it was around $55. I really don’t like it and everyone raves about the Alpha but I will stick to my Odyssey’s.
I do have fibromyalgia and these give me the ability to to crochet for hours with almost no pain and I don’t get tired.
I want to say this also, I HATE Susan Bates also but I love these!
Hi Spider I’m new to your page and love it. I really appreciate this review as I have wondered how people feel about the differences in hooks. I’m an almost Susan Bates and I saw say almost gets
I use Tulip Etimo crochet hooks and I absolutely love them. I crochet about 10-14 hours a day and they are so comfortable to use. I purchased the set from Amazon when they were on sale and if I had to do it again I would pay full price if I had to.
I also ordered a Clover set in the larger sizes but have not received them yet but the reviews were good. Fingers crossed.
I love Tulips! They are my go to hooks. I have multiple sets.
And I have the clover amour in the large sizes but, last year, I got the Furls streamlined swirl hooks in 7mm to 10mm and I haven't used those clover hooks since.
The furls hooks are especially great for roving and single ply yarns (such as blanket yarn)
I have never the Clovers yet but heard good things about them. I have Boye Aluminum hooks, Dollar Tree hooks, and Dollar General hooks. I am currently using a Boye 5.0 mm with a clay handle and a Dollar General hook.
I was looking at the Furls hooks last night and got to within one click of buying one when I though I should look at reviews. So the timing of this is perfect. A sharp tip is nice, but the hook edge needs to be rounder, so this was exactly what I needed. Thanks.
I have the Furls Odessy hooks and I love them and I find them to be Awesome for me. They are wonderful for someone with carpal tunnel. I found it very comfortable for me. I have several sizes of the Odessey hooks. My plan is to have a whole set of them. I buy 2 at a time for free shipping! I figure if I am spending $33 a hook buy 2 get free shipping!! Despite what some feel about Furls I love them. Thank You for your review it's wonderful. ☺😘
$ 33 per hook is NUTS, I would never, EVER pay that .
I have an almost complete set of the FURLS Odyssey. I ordered them from the factory and never paid full price. I always used a sale code. I love them.
how did you order them from the factory?
I have a number of them, and love them. I have arthritis in my hands. For me, they are so much easier to use than the other brands. I have had no problem with the labeling.
I recently got an odyssey hook and I didn’t really like it at first but because it was a present I decided I would finish the project I was working on with it. After a few days I got the hang of it and it’s now my favorite hook. I was using clover armory before and never liked Susan bates either. I think it just needs the time to get used to a new hook. Just my two cents 😀
I hated my furls I will never use it....complete waste of money ... I'd rather crochet will my fingers ...if I am really being honest
@@MandyCloud55 have you thought about selling them? I'm trying to build up my collection and they seem to have a decent resale value on ebay.
@@MandyCloud55 Never used furls before. That is just my opinion.
🌷Susan Bates🌷 for me ! Prefer the shape of the tips to any crochet hook s out there. Granted, I have Boye hooks and generics, clovers , but I rarely use them...! Appreciate your input and opinions..,..👍
Soon as he said he likes Boye I was ready to find another video. :)
I too learned on boye hooks. After watching Glenda from creative grandma and Rose from rose likes crochet, I took the Susan Bates hook plunge and haven't looked back. 😆 I have often wondered about these hooks. Who knows, maybe the next time I feel like splurging, it may be on a furls hook. Thank you for giving an honest review!
I prefer the deeper cut hooks because my yarn doesn't slide off as much. I'm using Susan Bates hoohs with a wooden bamboo handle and I love them. I also love your videos
They are my absolute faves too, don't like the soft grip as much, I like slightly thinker with the Bamboo. And they are expensive to get in Australia :( .
Yes! For me the hook depth is a major thing. I can't use the shallow hook wells on Boye or Clover. I'm so curious about the Furls hook wells because I'd love to have more options than just Susan Bates
It's so interesting to watch all these hook reviews. I used A Boye as my first hook. I HATED it. I changed to a Bates hook and i fell in love. I just couldn't understand why anyone would want to crochet with those nasty Boye hooks, but as i watch different methods and different ways people hold their hooks, I'm glad we have lots of options and i appreciate your review!
Chanelling Harry Potter, perhaps the hook chooses the crocheter (wizard). 🦘
Accio Hook that doesn't split yarn! Lol! 😄
Yess love this comment lol.
Have you tried crochic styles' hooks?
I do think the stream line hooks look like wands! For the price maybe they do have dragon heart string or Phoenix feather cores! 🤔
So awesome of a response. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the honest review. I just purchased my first furl. (On sale lol) haven’t received it just yet. I love Susan bates so your review was quite helpful. Quite cheap for the price of the hook. Thank you so much for your reviews. I have learned so much from you! Thank you soooo much!
Your review was absolutely spot on. I too, have been wishing for Furls hooks and bit the bullet and bought the swirls, 5 different sizes. I waited for their arrival with great anticipation. I couldn’t wait to begin crocheting. I loved the look of them. They do feel comfortable to grip. I got my virus blanket out and away I went. And it was like ...shut the front door! I cannot finish my stitches! The hook gets stuck when I pull through, so it now feels like an extra step to make a proper looking stitch! Then I thought it must be me! So I tried again with different yarn,. Same result. I am just sick. I spent $88 for 5 hooks. I really appreciate your thorough review as it helped me to understand what may be causing my stitches to stick when trying to pull through.
I love all your videos and have learned so much from you as my teacher! Thank you and stay safe.
Why not return them? They have a satisfaction guarantee for their hooks.
I love my furls hooks and just started investing in my furls collection. I do see your point on the tip lol. However I found it's something I personally got used to after about a week of use. I dont use my boyes or clovers anymore. The fat roundness of the streamline resins is what feels comfortable to me and its nice to not be in pain while doing what I love
I can take those hooks off your hands if you want
Probably the most comprehensive review I've seen so far. Definitely answered some questions I had.
Thanks for the review! I completely agree about the hooks with the sharp cutouts. I also have a set that I bought from Amazon that looks the exact same as your ergos but came with 14 hooks, a case, 9 metal yarn needles, scissors, stitch markers and a case for $22 in October. By far my favorite hooks! Quality doesn't need to cost a lot.
I love my Furls hooks. They need to get better boxes and they need to label it better. I have 15 Odyssey Hooks in different sizes and 6 Stands. Last month I got 2 of the Turquoise Hooks. I also have 6 Candy Shop Hooks. I always buy when they have special offers or free shipping. I can crochet for hours and does not bother my hand.
I am tempted to buy an serveral odyssey (3.25,mm 6mm, 8mm, in the cart ready to go! lol) to try out but not sure about the added weight. Does that bothers you? Do you have a knife or pencil grip? Lastly, I only interested in crocheting beanies, sweaters, blankets and socks. What hook size do you recommend to start?. Love to have a collection like yours but not now. Thanks in advance for your feed back.x
@@thu-hientran854 the sizes you are planning on getting are great to start with, I don"t feel the Odyssey hooks are heavy. i use the pencil grip. I can Crochet all day with no pains on my hands. I love my collection. The last ones I ordered was the Sliver one. Look out for Furls sales. I got my collection using most of their sales and some as gifts from my hubby. I highly recommend they.
Those hooks look so pretty spider but seems like style over substance and too expensive for me but great review thank you ( love your hand made one 👍) 😊Amanda xx❤️
Exactly!
I've been crocheting for 50 years, and I still us the hook set my mom gave me as a teen. No cushy handles, etc. Just steel and aluminum. I've tried a Furl and other cushioned handled hooks, and I can't control them as easy as steel and aluminum.
Again amazing man. The effort you put into giving your followers the best is so generous. Thank you.
Thank you. You just saved me a bundle. I am a hook tip snob. I am in love with my little 8 dollar set of hooks. Thank goodness because my knitting needles cost a bundle. Again thanks for your insights. 😍
And here I am...buying 69 euro cent ergonomic hooks...and they work perfectly for me.. LOL. Don't think these Furls will beat them.
On Furls website the Teak is $18, The Streamline Swirl is $22 and the Odyssey is $33. You could've gotten them much cheaper ordering them directly from Furls direct. Yes you did get ripped but only because you ordered from Amazon rather than direct from Furls. I love my Furls because with my RA, they keep my hands from hurting when I spend hours crocheting.
Even more, you've got to wait for a sale! No sense in paying full price.
I’m hoping they help me I’ve tried multiple ergonomic hooks but so far nothing has helped my hands from getting cramps.
I agree with you. My favorites are the rubber handled ones with the size and mm etched in and the price is absolutely right! Thanks for doing this review!
hope you are keeping safe during this pandemic. I find your governor very comforting and this most difficult time. thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on hooks. Be well and safe;)
Susie in the country Just want to praise Ohio’s Gov. Mike DeWine...a native of Cincinnati.. His thoughtful leadership has been outstanding.
Sandy from Cincinnati
Amazing tutorial! I was just about to buy Furls. Thank you so much for your in depth explanations.
Thanks fir the thoughtful review., I’m a big fan of good reviews.
Honestly.,, I have heard so many negative reviews on the Furls hooks.., I think they sell because somehow their name is supposed to mean high quality.., or something.
I have child sized hands, so those big, fat handles would never work for me. I tried an Odessy once, and it felt very awkward in my hand...but my friend...who has large hands...
loved it.
I mostly used Susan Bates hooks, until I discovered the Clover Amours. They are perfect for me. I have serious vision issues, so having each size color coded is a big plus for me. And.. My Clovers are sooo comfortable. I love them.
Those wooden hooks looked very uncomfortable to me. I would never buy anything like that, but I can see the allure...
I agree that Furls has made a huge mistake by not clearly marking the Odessy. Once the sticker comes off, you are going to have a problem.
I was looking at the Furls website, and they go fir as much as $149.00. Wow!
If I were to actually try a Furls hook, it woukd be the red Swirls... It’s gorgeous.
Hmmmmmm.☕️
I have the Athena set too Fiber Spider - I also rarely use anything else now, they are so comfortable to use and I can do way more crochet before my hands play up. Really great hooks. The metal is silky smooth.
Thank you for your honesty. ❤️
I have a full set of lime odyssey hooks, full set of streamline hooks and a full set of galaxy hooks and I love them. I have advanced arthritis and these hooks allow me to crotchet all evening without any pain.
The terms I have dubbed hooks are "flat heads or round heads"
I'm firmly in the flat heads (Susan Bates) category. I normally crochet and knit tightly and with the the rounded heads I split the yarn and can't get any speed. I think it is also a function of how I hold my hooks. I have tried the furls, they came out with a yellow odyssey! Love yellow! I also got one streamline, one resin, and one of the alpha series. The odyssey went back right away. Tested on a scarf, my hand hurt so much, it was too heavy. The streamline and resin should have gone back, only because i realized the way i hold my hooks I do better with the short stubby flat head hooks, so the alpha works wonderful without me adjusting to it.
I kept the other 2 because of the cool color of the resin and depending on the yarn I use.
I do find I do crochet a little looser with them. But the Susan Bates are my go to!
I am SBs through and through, to me they stop yarn splitting, not cause it. I keep going back to my Susan Bates, just need more sizes with Bamboo handles are my faves. :)
I love Susan Bates, I've tried so many hooks (including furls) and always go back to Susan Bates. I crochet fast and smoothly with my Susan Bates and almost never split or get the yarn stuck on the hook. Love them! And I don't mind if the coating chips a little, I just buy a new one they are so reasonably priced for the quality!
A drawback to the Athena Hook especially in the larger size is the short length before the rubber handle. That can be a problem with thicker yarns with a number of loops on the hook. I'd like to see you try the Elmo Tulip hooks. They have the ergonomic handle with a smooth metal hook. Pros like Doris Chan use them almost exclusively and she does a lot of crochet. I find the rounded tip easy to use and it seems something you might like. They are not cheap: but you can purchase them for about $7-$8 each. In my opinion, these should definitely be in anyone's toolkit if you do a lot of crochet.
Yes! I'm a Tulip girl, all the way!
I like my tulips too!😊
I bought a Furls Odyssey last year as a bday gift to myself. the first time i used it, there was a "burr" where the metal part met the resin/colored plastic part that was apparently machined and not smoothed(?) that rubbed precisely where my finger held the hook. I am a lefty and maybe righties don't notice, but after crocheting about 30 min my finger hurt. i saw tiny slices all over! ow! i called Furls and they kindly replaced it right away and gave me a shipping label to return the original one. the new one was better, but i never could keep a grip on the round handle with no flattening or thumb rest it just spins around. So in the box it sits unused. I much prefer the Yarnology hooks I got at Hobby Lobby that are basically the same shape but can grip them--at a fraction of the cost--and they are pretty.
Susan Bates Soft handle and Clover Amour are also good in my hands.
I have been shopping on the furls site this week and havent been able to make up my mind- THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS REVIEW 🤗💕
I agree, to each his own. But I will say this, Furls has the best customer service. I dropped my Odyssey hook because its so heavy. I cracked the tip and chipped the coating. This was weeks after purchasing it and when I contacted them, they sent a new hook, no questions asked. I didn't have to return the broken hook either. I don't use the hook often for the very reasons you mentioned but I still like them. The furls yarn though!!! AMAZING!!! love it!! I just wish they had more color options. But it's great yarn.soft, durable and made for Crocheters. As far as hooks go, tulip is and will always be my #1, second is clover amore and then maybe furls😉 Enjoyed the video! Thanks!
I love the idea of making the basic hooks more ergonomic with polymer clay! I actually had a box of polymer clay laying about, so now I've gone and made those plain hooks into something that doesn't hurt my hand to work with, rather than tossing them out like I was about to do
Love my odyssey hooks!!! I bought some 20%off & Buy 2 get 1 free!!! Bought in assorted colors, to differentiate sizes. Continued health, to ALL!!!
I want you to know how valuable this was for me. I have been crocheting a shawl and it just kept snagging and splitting. I realized it was the hook, not the yarn. Initially I was using a sharp hook, change to a more rounded hook and I couldn't believe what it difference it made. No more snagging and splitting. THANK YOU!!!!
You are so welcome! 😉🧶🕸🕷
I once heard a saying like "it's a poor carpenter that blames his tools". It sounds like you agree, as do I. I do recommend TooShay on Etsy. There are tons of options for custom handles, and they even let me send a couple Etimo hooks, stripped the cushion handle, and implemented the one I requested with some changes on shaping. Really nice people. And, no, I don't "know" them. Just used their service a few times. Susan Bates tends to snag, in my experience. But Furls are nice. When my Odyssey got loose, they replaced it within 2 days! Still a bit too pricey for my taste.
Yes I did get a lot of knowledge from this review. Thank you love all your tutorials.
Uh oh! I decided to give my new Odyssy a few days, before I sent it back... I admit that it took a while, but all of a sudden it felt comfortable in my hand,snd I was happily crocheting with it. So,,, I am keeping it, snd when there is a sale, I plan to order a red one...This one is purple.
Maybe you should play with the Odessy. for a while... I am a little bit embarrassed, but happy that I have a new toy to play with. Do I sound fickle...or indecisive? I hope not.
Time for more☕️.... Take care, snd stay safe..💜
If you haven't tried them yet, get some Tulip hooks. You would probably like them.
Yes! I love, love, LOVE my Tulips!
Thanks for the review. I watched a RUclipsr go crazy over a Furls hook sale and questioned if the were worth it. You answered my questions. I use Tulip hooks, as I like their hook tip and the ergonomic flattening for the thumb. (I grew up using Boye). I will be spending my money on yarn not different hooks!
I really like my furls hooks. The resin hooks below a size G are very flexible and bend a lot and I find them unusable. I have several of their alpha series too, which run over $100. They're worth it, but the $20 hook is just as good. (Love your videos!)
Thank you for your thorough review. I have used just about every brand of crochet hook made. I began crocheting in my pre teen years using the hooks my mother provided for learning, which happened to be Susan Bates. I have tried Boye hooks and other tapered hooks, but tend to stumble and get frustrated. Now that my senior years have arrived, an ergonomic hook is now the need. I have discovered Clover Armour hooks and, boy for me they are totally awesome. They are the perfect marriage between Inline hooks and tapered hooks. I will never use any other!
Nice to see someone with my point of view. I hate the Susan Bates hooks. I am a rounded hook type of person. But I have seen some amazing crocheters who love Susan Bates.
Thanks for this! I purchased the Tulip brand Etimo hooks and they work very well for me. So well in fact that it does not even register that I have anything in my hand as I crochet along. I am a fast crocheter and the point is not a problem thus far for the variety of yarn I have been using them with. Tulip TP1166 Etimo Crochet Hook Set - worth every penny.
Yes! Tulips are wonderful!
Thank you so much for the reviews on crochet hooks. I found it to be extremely helpful!!!
Thank you Fiber Spider, you saved me a lot of money. I had heard all these rants and raves about these hooks and almost planned on buying a full set. I got a set like you from Amazon but they were not Athena, they had a number name and they looked just like yours and they were 14. for the set. Now I'm going to watch for a review from you on clover amour and tulip time. I want to buy a second set but not sure which ones to buy. Thanks again and stay safe and take care.
Tulip Etimo
Thank you so much for the review of the different hooks! I had been considering getting a Furls hook because of how highly some people speak of them, but after actually being able to SEE the tip in your video-well, it’s not for me. That kind of tip is a yarn-splitter.
Thank you again, so much!
Thank you for this review and comparison. You've just saved me a bundle of money on the Lykkes. I also really like the shape of the point and smooth hook insides of the Boye-type hooks, and find that I've actually cut yarn on some of the sharper, less curved insides of other hooks.
I have large hands and I love the weight and feel of the Odysseys hooks. I have over 30 of them. And would not go back to a regular hook. I have tried all the one in your review and Odyssey is my true love.
Thank you very much for your impressions regarding the crochet hooks you use, it was a great help to me
I agree with you about the ergonomic Boye hooks... absolutely my favorite. One thing about the Furls style is that I hold my hook like a pencil so this looks so clunky to me. All the weight of the hook would be further back in my hand and I would be holding the little skinny part between my fingers. Not good for my arthritis. Thanks for reviewing these. You're the best! 💜
THIS! I use the same grip and just left a long comment about how it doesn't work for a pencil grip. with my grip the chubby part was resting o the web between my thumb and forefinger and worse, my fingertips were gripping the skinniest part.
I LOVE Furls hooks, they're a great company and I own about 12 hooks in the Candy shop and Odyssey style, I tried the Streamline but it felt flimsy and broke immediately.
My favorite style is the Candy shop. I dislike the Odyssey in a hook size smaller than G, the weight bothers me.
They are wonderful hooks and the company replaces each hook one time if it breaks.
That said I stopped purchasing them and have returned to my Clover Amour because they break incredibly easily. I also like Etimo Tulip hooks.
I've been crocheting 25+ years and the ONLY hooks I've ever broken are Furls.
The company has replaced them quickly and kindly but I can not see spending so much money on products that continue to break so easily.
Good to know about the customer service/replacement on first breaks. W/ the price I was a little worried since I use 4, 4.5, and 5 the most for tighter projects to get a knit look. I liked the coffee swirl so I’d gotten that swirl and ordered an original streamline in a 6. I wasn’t sure since I’ve never had a wooden hook before, either metal or the cheap plastic ones. I was looking for something that would feel better in the hand, luckily I crochet the way these were meant to be held. I noticed a comment above where they hold it the down position and couldn’t use it.
If you crochet tight on those small gauge sizes I wouldn't recommend the streamlines, they are easy to break. An odyssey should hold up though
Thanks for telling me about the Etimo Tulip hooks!
I've not had any to break. I only have the wood and acrylic hooks but nothing smaller than a 4mm
@@Cdees57 see I was wondering how many PPP (pounds per pressure) the person in the first comment was using. They are RESIN and you had to be pulling that yarn really hard to break the neck or tip of a Furls hook….
Thank you for that I had seen everyone buy those expensive ones and you helped me in making a decision to not wait my money I agree with you with the type of hook I like the same as you do in the tip and the coloured metal ones and the grip ones you like using is like what I have .
I just didn’t have the larger sizes in the coloured metal ones that all and was going to buy the expensive ones but am glad I brought the coloured metal cheaper ones in those sizes so thank you so much for confirming my decision your video helped greatly thanks Gina
Waste my money mean to say
I’m a Boye fan, and have been on the fence for MONTHS about investing in one of these. Found your review very helpful, thank you! 😊
I just watched your review and comparison of girls hooks Thank you so much. You saved me a fortune. I wanted the odyssey. They are now about &125.00. Each. I was going to go all out and buy one. But you pointed out how much like Susan bates they are. I, also, don’t care for this brand either. Thank you again, you saved me a lot of money. $ 125. Is my by weekly food allowance. Love your channel
I’m ashamed to say I spent $60 for my Furls beautiful olive wood crochet hook. I was unhappy with the pointy part of the hook as I pulled the stitches through. I had to be very mindful of getting the yarn through that part of the hook. I also didn’t find the ergonomic shape comfortable for me. So for the past 2 years my pretty Furls hook has sat in its box unused.
Thank you so much for doing the review.
The shame isn't that you spent that money. The shame is that you didn't love the hook but you didn't send it back. They have a great return policy.
Thanks so much for this review! I love my Clover Amour hooks but keep “eye-balling” the Furls because they are so gosh darn pretty. But yes...way too pricey for me. So guess I’ll keep looking but will not be purchasing a Furl. Love you tons Spidey! ❤️🌈❤️
Deb Grandsard try Yarnology hooks at Hobby Lobby--same shape as Furls but with a grip. Pretty AND cheap!
I had trouble getting use to the shorter shank. Took some time but is fine for me n ou w.
I totally agree with you about the Furl’s Odyssey. I have several and they have reduced my wrist pain nearly completely.
But I’m not a fan of Susan Bates for the same reason as you.
I change off with the Tulip brand and Clover Armour brands, but jump to the Odyssey if wrist starts hurting.
Thank you for your thoughtful review.
I agree the rounded ones are better, definitely. Shame the expensive once are not so smooth. Thank you for the review! 👍
Hi Fibre Spider, i love your work so much. I have learned an enormous amount from your wonderful, patient & detailed videos. Like you, i love knitting & crochet equally. Thank you so much for all the work you do in your capacity of teacher. Please keep up the great work & stay safe in these challenging times.
I have bought several needles from the Furl Company and yes they are expensive but I do love the way they feel in my hands, I have only bought the wooded needles (the Ebony). I too started with the Susan Bates needle which I did not like the head shape, but I purchased the Boye needles which I loved but I found out that I am allergic to the metal so I have changed to needles which have the rubber ends or wood. I have that the Furl needles do tend to split the yarn more than other needles but I do like the wooden ones. I have not tried the Odyssey yet. I have been crocheting for a long time and I so enjoy it. I as well try a lot of different hooks to see which ones I like too. Thanks for the review it was much needed. Again thanks.
Thank you so much for this review it's by far the best one I have seen!
I have been around some people who are yarn snobs and turn there nose up at Acrylic yarns. Boye are my go to hooks. Only use that style, do not like Susan Bates hooks. But I’m in love with Yarnology crochet hooks from Hobby lobby!! ❤️ They are plastic, in all different colors with pretty flowers carved on the handles. I hold my hook like a knife, so it fits in my palm, very comfortable and smooth to crochet with. Furls, too pricey for me. 😉 thanks for sharing 💐🌸🌺
Thank you for the reviews. I would have been a purchaser of Lykke because I ADORE their interchangeable circular knitting needle set. Good to know they aren't comfortable over time.
As a old knitter/crochet person polish your wood hooks or needles especially wax paper does wonders for the glide and protects the wood from moisture. Want too fly the old bone hooks if you can find them? Get slicker with use warm quickly too the hand.
I used polymer clay on my hooks too, none of the ergonomic hooks have enough of a “neck” on them and by using the polymer clay I molded the handle to my hands and now I can crochet for hours on end.
I have purchased and used the Furls hooks...several of them. I do like them with reservations. They are expensive and too long for my hand. The ergonomics of those hooks do not work for me because of the length. However, that being said, I have also bought and used one Furls Candy Shop hook. This hook fits my hand perfectly and I love, love, love the one I've got. The Candy Shop series are more costly than the three that you purchased. But for me, they are worth it because I can use that one hook for hours and hours without hand fatigue. After I bought the Candy Shop hook, I had a hook custom made out of wood and it fits my hand perfectly also. Until I used the Candy Shop hook, I didn't know how good a hook could feel in my hands.
Thank you for the review! I was considering getting some Furls, but after your review I’ll save my $$ and stick with my Clover ergonomic set.
I appreciate your video going over these hooks. I never thought about the difference in the sharpness vs. roundness of a hook before, but it is so true! I do not like the sharpness of Susan's needles, either, because of the splitting and the fighting with the yarn and needle that follows when that happens. LOL!!
Thank you so much for this review. Never been a Susan Boyd supporter just for the reasons you mentioned. I had a full set of Athena's, my brand of all brands. Im done to three and my dog chewed the handle on my 4mm. I ordered a set from Amazon and I thought they were the same but they were not and I couldn't remember the name of the three I have left. Now I'M AWARE AND ENLIGHTENED. Just put a new set in my Amazon basket, 21 bucks and can't beat that one.
Thank you so much for sharing your opinion with us!!! Will not waste my money on them!! I also like the same type hook that you do!!
Please take care and stay safe and healthy!!💕💗
I wish I could share a picture of my prized hook with you guys!!! I love Furls hooks, but I like this one even more. It was expensive, but they're handmade, one of a kind, GORGEOUS, and so smooth and lovely to use. It's amazing. I bought it through Nelsonwood on etsy, but I think there is a Nelsonwood website too. They're worth checking out, and I'll use this hook for life!
Hi, thanks for such a good review of these beautiful hooks. I have very small hands, so I love my.Tulips, and clovers. They fit my hand perfectly. I do have four odyssey hooks, but I sell them use them. I am not at all attracted to those big hooks. They are just too big for my hands.
I even like my old aluminum, Susan Books, which I use now and then. As far as wood hooks go, I really like the Knit Picks radiant laminated wood set. The only thing I don’t like about it is that there are no sizes on any of the hooks. That’s a problem. But I do love using these beautiful, smooth hooks.
By the way, I always advise new crocheters to start out with a really good hook. That’s because I think a well-made comfortable hook will get that beginner a much better experience than something that is not so well-made or comfortable.
Thanks again for very interesting review. Product reviews are probably one of my most favorite things. It’s so much fun to see what people think about the product they use.
Blessings, Sandy from Cincinnati
Thank you so much for making this video. I have been grappling with whether to try the Odessy by Furls, and now I know that I should, to see if I experience the same issue with the head of the hook as you do. Thanks again!
Totally agree about the sticker! That made me crazy!!! In my opinion my money goes to Clover Amore, best of all worlds.
I appreciate how in-depth this review was. I also prefer the rounded hook tip style, so I should probably stop pining after these. I also bought the Athena ones from Amazon as my first hooks. Ergonomic all the way!
Hi There! Yes, Enjoyed your thourough Review. Thank you. The Price 20 and up can't fit in my budget. But the Art Work is very good. Art Work is always worth it's value. All my hooks are quite inexpensive and I'm very happy with them all even all the ones I bought from Dollar Tree. Don't sleep on those hooks. I no longer want to use metal during the cold season so wood, plastic, resin are my best friends then. During the summer I don't care which kind I use longs as I get my project done to my joy. I am not a fan of Bamboo. Drags the yarn. I do have a little speed going on when I crochet. Have a good one crochet Brother.
I just purchased ten Odyssey hooks and I agree that as a fast crocheter, it did snag but I learned to change my style a bit and crochet slower (which also decreased pain along with the weighted Furls). I love my Etimo hooks - light and I can crochet fast - but my arms will pay, as I have to use more force with a lighter hook! In the end, I switch it up based on the yarn and how fast I need to finish. As a traditional rug hooker, The rug hook is based on crochet hooks with minor mods. Famous Miller hooks and Hartman hooks are far more expensive and size of hooks are never on the hook!
Totally agree. I like to stitch quickly and need a more rounded tip or I go crazy!!!
Thank you so very much for your clear and level review. I’m in the UK and have been tempted to buy a furls but hesitant because of the price. Your excellent review could not have come at a better time. Stay safe xx
I usually use Boye hooks. Recently i purchased some Furls hooks the wood and Odyssey at an Estate sale for practically next to nothing
I like them a lot they feel good on my hands but i used them with sturdy yarn the hook splits fine weight yarn. Good video spider thank you.
I’ve purchased and tested Furls. Totally agree with you on the sharp point on the hook. Don’t care for them. So in my collection of never used. Thankfully I just purchased a few.
I agree 💯% I took sandpaper to the hook end thinking it was not smooth enough. But it’s just the hook and it just isn’t smooth enough for me either. I crochet for 7or 8 hours a day, the 12 pack are the hooks I go too all the time too!
Thanks for sharing your review on crocheting hooks. Have a nice day and weekend stay safe.
They have a quarantine kit that comes with the swirl furl hooks a free sleep of yarn and a pattern all for just $28 and no shipping fee. I just got the galaxy hook in Virgo. I can’t wait
Thank you for the review! My favorite hooks are ones I bought from the now defunct website, Happy Crochet Hooks. They have polymer clay covered handles in a bunch of different designs. They did what Furls apparently does not... allowed you to choose between Boye and Susan Bates. You could also choose how much of the hook you preferred the clay to cover. I believe several of the creators still sell hooks on Etsy. I paid $15 to $20 per hook and that was with coupon codes. But I loved supporting home based small businesses. I think I may try to make my own. A relative recently sent me a hook with a gorgeous hand carved handle made from olive wood from Bethlehem. It's a stunning work of art! But it's a Susan Bates and I'm Boye all the way. 😳 I didn't think to specify the brand when I was asked what size I preferred. 🤦🏼♀️ I will power through and find yarn to use it with because it was made with love just for me! Take care! Happy homebound stitching! ☕️
I agree with you so much. Boye used to be the only kind I would use. And I like the Athena very much. But I am also found of Tulip hooks.
I use the Tulip Etimo crochet hooks. I love them. They are smooth to work with. Its the best ones I have found up to now. No I did not try the Furls' hooks mostly because of the price. I find them too pricey to buy one. But yes I did find a couple of Swirls one I would have liked to have, but didn't because of the price. As I live in Canada, I have to multiply the USA price by at least, 25 to 30 % more in my currency which makes it even more expansive. I do have a set of anodized aluminum hooks (14 sizes) and a set of ergonomics hooks just like yours (14 hooks also) bought on Amazon and so are my Tulip's Etimo hooks. I thank you very much for this review even if its a year later that I saw it.
I am a fan of Susan Bates, seems like if I use Boyd it slows me down, it splits the plys, I find myself tossing Boyd aside to pick up my ancient Susan Bates instead. I won't probably buy a Furls, but I could possibly be inspired to carve my own, that's what I do when I think a tool is too expensive. But for persision and speed I use Susan Bates, I can also reccomend for your drift wood hooks go to your local hardware store and buy a small set of files and sand paper, and put a notch to make it more comfortable hook, when I carve my hooks I alway put a notch on them so it makes it easier to work with. But I love your work, your a great teacher, not too many teach as good as you,
I bought a cheapo hook, it is electric green in colour and looks big and clumsy but actually it fits snugly in the palm of the hand, there is a perfect and effortless balance to it and the business end is just right for both pushing into tight chains and hooking yarn through stitches, it is so perfect that I try to use it all the time, I dread losing it, it didnt cost very much but it is priceless.
I also don't like the Furls Wooden hooks. As it was the first Furls hook I tried, I was totally put off, so I have not tried the others yet. Jennifer from Cinnamon stitches says the Resin hooks break if you accidentally drop them. I am very undecided about the Odyssey hooks. Many people swear by them and I do like Susan Bates hooks. Apparently there are two types of crocheters - those who like Boye hooks and those who like Susan Bates (inline hooks). They say you are usually drawn towards the hooks on which you learned to crochet. Thank you for the review - it is always good to hear other people's opinions and you are appreciated.