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Crochet Hook Reviews - Furls, Addi, PYRM, Boye
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
- I wanted to experiment with different crochet hooks after using my Boye aluminum hook for so many years. I found some I liked, some I loved, and some I hated. The brands were: Furls Odyssey, Furls Streamline, Addi, PYRM, Boye, and a generic one. They are all J hook size and I used the worsted acrylic from the Dollar Tree for the testing. I bought it all with my own money. Obviously. I'm just a regular ol gal, not some superstar crochet person. :)
I bought the Furls directly from their website furlscrochet.com/
(they often have a coupon code, so it's usually a better price than amazon and it's buying directly from the small business, which I prefer).
I bought all other hooks from amazon.
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I love my Susan Bates hooks, so very well designed. Nice lean and sharp. Wonderful to use. 😉
I love my Furls odyssey’s. At first it was hard, but using it more the weight helps my arthritis. I have 7 and 2 streamline swirls and I love them all.
Such a well-organized and clearly presented review! It's interesting to compare the Addi and the Furls Odyssey - you mentioned that the Addi is much more comfortable for the fingers you use to twist and the Odyssey cause those same fingers to be numb. It looks like the Odyssey, because it is so wide at the base (where your twister fingers are), exerts too much pressure on those fingers whereas the Addi is just more spacious there and thus causes less pain.
But then again the PYRM and Streamline are also wide-based in shape, which challenges that hypothesis. Hmm... It could be that the weight of the Odyssey demands that your fingers exert more force to twist the hook. Whatever it may be, it's so interesting to see how different ergonomic hooks work out for different grips and crocheting styles! Thank you for creating and sharing this review.
its always nice to
hear different opinions cause we are all different and have different preferences. i personaly love my odyssey’s to the moon and back-my favorite ones i have ever tried, especially because of their weight-it allows me to work with it for many hours wirhout any discomfort but you are not the only one that dislikes the weight and basically experienced the opposite of me.
did anybody tried the tunesian hooks from furls? im considering to get a fwe sizes but im not sure if i would like the long tunesian hooks-i normally prefer thr cabled ones so a feedback would be super helpful if anybody has one ☺️
I'm a Furls girl. I have repetitive injury and arthritis in both hands. I went to Furls bc I had read they were ergonomic. I bought one streamline wood hook to try and it was painless. I ended up buying the whole set. I'm a knitter and switched to crochet bc of hands. Thank you for your hook review, it is very informative and answers alot of questions..
I have not tried the wood ones, yet. I might have to bite the bullet and get one!!
@@willreadforyarn737 I think you may like them, I have a couple so far and am acquiring them as I find them on sale .
I nearly quit crocheting in my first year because I couldn't stand the Boye hooks. The knock off Boye hooks that I learned on were less awful. I find them terribly rough for metal hooks. I'm sure vintage ones were better, however.
I went on a hunt for hooks that my large hands wouldn't suffer with.
My all time fave hooks are tulip etimo. I love, love, LOVE them!
But they only go up to 6.5 mm. So for my larger sizes I used to use clover amour. But I HATE the flat handle. It cramps my thumb.
So I'm SO glad I discovered the furls streamlined swirl hooks. They are AMAZING with blanket yarn, for example. But I wouldn't use them in smaller sizes in place of my tulips. I hate the wood streamlined but the swirls are really lovely, even if they have to be babied a bit. In all fairness, calling the swirls "plastic hooks" isn't really accurate. Resin is a very different feel from plastic hooks. And the material is very different in how it is made.
I also love the prym in the large sizes. They are my go-to large hooks that have completely replaced my clover amour large hooks.
I'm reluctant to try the Odyssey because of the weight. I just don't want a heavy hook.
I want to try the addi but the short shaft does look problematic. And they are hard to find on Amazon Prime. LOL. I want free returns.
Straight metal hooks are a no for me, no matter the brand or style. I just can't grip such skinny hooks without cramping my hands.
Furls creates a looser tension because of the way the shaft just keeps getting larger towards the handle.
I bought three sets of PYRM hooks including a Tunisian set. Amazon has a sale on them so I jumped at the chance to get the sets as the hook type is the one I like the most. The head isn't too pointed or too blunt plus it has the deep mouth, lean throat, and neck I like. I have lots of different hook sets, including lighted ones, but I suspect the PYRM sets will end up being my favorite to use.
I love my PRYM hooks. The best part besides the shape is the head. It is deeper so it graphs the yarn great but does not snag it. Also has a bit of a point on the hard so easier to to work in chain stitches. Yes it does squeak a bit but if you take some dry bar soap and rub the hook on it, then wipe with a soft cloth squeak is gone and yarn goes through even smoother. You will have to reapply as it wears off but takes all of 5 seconds to do. Not a fan of any of the other hooks you reviewed but we are all different. FYI…do not but the PRYM knockoffs from hobby lobby, they Whittle down quickly then the head breaks off. I made 2 prayers shawls and the hook was just a nub on the top. My PRYM hook I have made over 100 shawls and looks like new.
Thanks for the tip about the soap!
Really nice review - honest, candid and helpful ... WELL DONE!
you might like to try the Tulip Etimo Red hooks, they are divine :)
@@makeitwithalex4483 I just bought the Tulip pink/rose one and I'm using it on a project. I like it a lot, but I'm still looking for that magical unicorn hook :)
I would like to see a hook review from someone who uses the “pencil” grip. It is my understanding that how one holds the hook (knife vs. pencil) makes a difference on the comfort holding the hook. Barbara
Great talk about hooks. I appreciate your honesty. I have arthritis issues as well. I also like Prym hooks. Your review is most enjoyable!
Thank you so much! My arthritis is mostly in my thumb. I'm so sorry you're dealing with it. I can't imagine how I'll cope with having to slow down my crocheting days if it gets worse. Crochet is my therapy!!
@@willreadforyarn737 as long as you give your hands a rest, massage, find a natural painrelief cream, and vary your projects, you should be good for awhile. Almost 60 years of crochet here...take care❤
I love my Clover Amours..and my three Furls Efeh though inhave tiny hands.. .. I hate that silly sticker...the Odyssy..so each size has a different color.
I still love my old Susan Bates hooks, too.
Thanks for a great review...
Happy Tuesday . I love that you did this. Thanks for sharing xoxo jan
I love my Susan Bate hooks
I use the furls a lot too and I often have shoulder pain after a lot of crocheting. It never occurred to me that the hook was causing it! I can crochet for hours using other hooks.
Liked and new sub....so impressed that you weighed them!!!❤🎉😜 have Rheumatoid arthritis and looking for new hooks, Have always been a Boye gal!
Thank you for your hook review! I am going to try the Streamline hook based on your video 🤗
I look hooks that have the size easy to read. Some of them are difficult to read.
That is so true about that. I like the ones that I can be able to read.
Addi swing is short and Addi Max is longer as far as the metal part. I rub my squeaky hooks with a dryer sheet and no more nails on the chalkboard sound.
I love Clover Armour hooks. I stay away from generic after I bought some and my hands went numb because they use Nickel and I am highly allergic to it. My concerns with the Furls is they will have nickel too. Thanks for the review.
I have become a clover amour fan. I already had generic ones. The clover look the same but using them is like night and day. They’re my favorites now.
@@willreadforyarn737 oh good to know....new sub my comments are above
Ah, finally someone who holds their hooks knife-wise! I have a few PRYM double-pointed knitting needles with the same plastic so I know what you mean about squeaking. But it kind of reminds me of walking in snow so I get a kick out of the sound for that reason. Furls hooks look out of my budget so I think, based on what you say here I will try the PRYM. I need a larger size set and they are fairly affordable. Loved your easygoing style of review.
You can get the addi swing maxi through Herrschners. They have a longer shank than the regular addi swing
I haven’t tried these. I don’t like tapered hooks. I’ve tried a few other and always go back to my Susan Bates. Just love them.
I love my Susan Bates crochet hooks
The 'rubbery' ones grate on my nerves. I can't stand to touch them. You can get similar hooks with silicone handles and I can use them all day. I also love Susan Bates Silvalume hooks, I have a set of Knit Pro Zing which are gorgeous, but my favourite hooks of all time are vintage Aero and vintage Milward. They're just the bee's knees as far as I'm concerned. Loved your review.....even though I hold my hook pen-style. 😊
Like you I love my Boye hooks. They are what I started crocheting with but I got some Prym hooks and I do live them as well. Furls hooks are too expensive for me. The Prym hooks are a little "stickier" but I do enjoy using them.
I have used the addi swing hooks right from the beginning of learning to crochet - I have rheumatoid arthritis and they were recommended to me. I can see why a seasoned crocheter might find them hard to get used to though
I absolutely love clover and tulip hooks. I wanted to try boye so bought some from Amazon. When coming to use them the top of the hook seemed to lean to one side. Is this normal?
Addi now has a maxi hook that has an extended hook! I just bought one!
I got them, too! I love them!! Do you like them, too? I found mine on Hobium. Where did you find yours?
@@willreadforyarn737 amazon...yes, it is better than the short one!
@@willreadforyarn737 so happy they have a bigger Addi..... I'll go look for them
Addi maxi hook
Thx.. 😊
I was told years ago that the Boye hooks are pronounced Bow’ee with the accent on the Bow.
The Ps are lovely. I use them in the larger sizes. But…the engraved (actually, debossed) sizes are very hard to read, especially for old eyes like many crocheters have.
I learned on and can only use Susan Bates hooks. I need large handle amd having a terrible time finding one I can use.
The Addi ergonomic comes in Maxi with longer head, much nicer.
I so wanted to love Furl’s hooks but they’re heavy and uncomfortable! Their customer service is terrible, too. The tip of a hook I ordered broke as I removed it from the box. I never got it out of the shipping box and called CS immediately. Furl’s refused to replace it saying it wasn’t “stored properly.” Stored? I had just received the order and was unpacking it! They offered me a 20% coupon. Never again.
Since you like the addi swing handle you should try the yarnmania hooks!!!
oooo.... I've never heard of those!! Now it's time to go searching. After all, it's almost mother's day, right?
I too find the Addi swing hooks too short in the shank but I persevered through a project with it. I wore down the rubber part so that the plastic edge which meets the rubber formed a ridge which scraped on the side of my hand. Ouch
@@stacyhortner8105 I’d be mad! They aren’t exactly cheap!
We hold our hooks the same way 🙂
I almost ordered Prym hooks. I loose my mind with constant squeaks. I use a lot of acrylic so not for me.
They now make addi maxi which is longer shank
I'm confused. The Furls Streamline (resin) hooks are normally $24. With 20% off that would be $19.20. How did yours come out to $14.20?
I have gotten them from Mary Maxim for 14 and change.... it was the furls streamline wood hooks
Have you tried a real Clover? Heaven.
I have now. They are the best! I don’t know what makes them so wonderful, but they are!
The Addi looks like someone with tiny hands, might feel better...and the way you hold your yarn, is contributing to your issues..
I love my addi hooks
👍👍
good review , except it`s PRYM not PYRM>>>
Please. Just pronounce it : “prim”.
No need to spell it.
Thanks!!