I need hooks that don't catch on the yarn...any ideas???

[cheri54]

i get really tired of my crochet hooks not sliding smoothly through my stitches, or the tip catching on a stitch below the one i'm working on, or having the yarn slip off the hook as i pull through to complete a stitch... does anybody know of a brand with a deeper 'hook' that will keep the yarn from slipping off and separating the yarn strand with the tip? or is it me and not the hook...? lol i use Boye brand aluminum hooks for the most part...which i can easily afford.

[LI Roe]

For me, I find Susan Bates hooks better for me, yarn seems to flow smoothly. I don't like Boye hooks, they tend to catch the yarn more and snag. I have heard of Clover hooks but have not used them (yet). Hopefully someone else can give you insight on those hooks.

Roe

[Jean Marie]

not sure if it was knitting or crocheting but the stainless steel hooks will slide easier than the wooden ones I've heard. I use the stainless steel hooks and once in a while it catches and doesn't pull through but usually it pulls through.

[imalefty]

Susan Bates hooks are my favorite. They are reasonably priced so maybe just get one and see how you like it. I have no problem with them even when stitching tightly for my amigurumis.

[cheri54]

the only susan bates hooks i've found are some type of plastic that i seem to break...lol don't know if it's the quality of the hook or i just have too much strength in my fingers...hahaha

[Jean Marie]

The crochet hooks I have are probably aluminum not stainless steel.

[twinfaye]

I think it has more to do with the yarn that the hook. That is my experience but I guess some feel it is the hook. I have found that some yarns like "I love this yarn" splits all the time. Just a different perception.

[Susan2014]

I agree Faye. I bought I love you Yarn as every one in 1 Group raved about it. Not me, maybe some things?? Happy Holidays

Susan2014

[bobsy]

I really like the clover soft touch..they are shorter than boyle or susan bates and I can go much faster and my yarn doesn't catch...

[RaymondO]

I find that when I use yarn that looks like mohair (fuzzy yarn) my hooks get caught all the time. How can I correct that? Are there any tricks I can use?