The 10 Best Crochet Hooks
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Engraving For You Custom If you seem to have trouble with your crochet hooks becoming "lost" after your crafting night get-togethers, you may want to check out the Engraving For You Custom. Each in this set of four can be personalized with your name, so there should be no more arguments about which craft supplies belong to whom. etsy.com
Furls Handmade Wooden Alpha Series You probably couldn't call most crochet hooks luxurious, but when applied to the Furls Handmade Wooden Alpha Series, the description seems apt. Offered in a range of handsome woods, including bloodwood and cocobolo, these hooks are created to be both beautiful and ergonomic, making it possible for most users to work comfortably for hours at a time. furlscrochet.com
Editor's Notes
November 23, 2020:
While we have considered ergonomics, materials, and price, we feel it's important to note that the best crochet hook, or even the best way to crochet, is the one that feels comfortable and produces the results you want. This often means a lot of experimentation; in fact, you shouldn't be surprised to find that the best hooks and methods vary from project to project.
For those who prefer a tapered hook, we have kept the Tulip Etimo and the Clover Amour, and added the Boye Ergonomic. The hooks in these sets are made to high quality standards with smooth aluminum that won't snag your yarn. As indicated, these hooks have a tapered throat, a construction that allows many crocheters to work faster.
If you'd rather an inline hook, there's the Susan Bates Silvalume or the Knit Picks Radiant. Many users would agree that these aren't as smooth as the aforementioned, which can be frustrating, unless you happen to be working with extremely slippery yarn. But we especially like the look of the Radiant set, which matches knitting needle sets from Knit Picks, in case you like to coordinate all of your crafting supplies. Plus, some beginners struggle less when using a "stickier" hook with an inline construction.
Finally, we haven't forgotten those crocheters who prefer to work with thread, perhaps for making doilies or jewelry. For such projects, the Addi Swing Minis are just the ticket. The set includes seven hooks in total, starting with a tiny 0.5mm that is sure to have you reaching for your reading glasses.
September 06, 2019:
When evaluating the best crochet hooks, we looked a lot at ergonomics because most projects require hours of work to finish.
The Clover Amour take the top spot because they're shaped to promote a proper grip and they are reliably smooth for experienced crafters who like to work quickly and don't want to stop for snags.
While ergonomics are important, we chose to include the Susan Bates Silvalume. They have a thumb rest, but the rest is plain ultra-lightweight aluminum. Not only are these a great introductory set, but for some the lightest crochet hook is the best one, and the Susan Bates brand is a trusted maker of aluminum hooks.