what brands of crochet hooks do you prefer?

[libertylady64]

just wondering-- what different brand names of crochet hooks do our crochet talk members like to use? and also what do you think about the plastic, bamboo, or metal hooks? i have just recently used the bigger size crochet hooks and they are quit comfortable to work with. your work with the bigger hooks really adds up very fast when crocheting with them. happy crocheting!

[Barbara G.]

Hello,

I have always used metal crochet hooks by Boye. Some day, I will branch out but this is the type that I learned on and I have not ventured out yet to other types of hooks.

[jhuie5445]

I've always used Boye metal hooks, but I decided to try their bamboo hooks and love them!! I immediately order more of them!!

[Terry A.]

So, I'm curious as to what the difference is between the metal hooks and the bamboo hooks? Why do you like the bamboo hooks so much more now?

[chefmomster2]

I've always used Boye metal hooks, but I decided to try their bamboo hooks and love them!! I immediately order more of them!!

I would also like to know the advantages of the bamboo hook. I have a pretty full assortment of Boye metal and I would have to have a really good reason to replace them with something else.

[twoheartsonehome]

chefmomster, I like that kind of PhD ---May I use that too ?

[kl1000]

"Tulip" hooks are the best believe me

[tas]

I use some Tulip steel hooks, and the "thumb Plate" is in just the right place for me

[KathyFuller]

I had always used the Boye metal hooks for both thread and yarn. When I was at Hobby Lobby one day, I saw a plastic hook from The Crochet Lite. The handles are colored plastic with a rubber, ribbed grip pretty close to the top of the handle. The actual hook is about one and a half inches in length, is clear plastic and has some type of LED light in it. I bought it because I thought it would be good for dark yarns. When I turned the light on, it really irritated my eyes, so I turned it off. I kept using the hook and I am telling you, it is THE MOST COMFORTABLE hook I have ever used. The hook uses some button batteries and are easily replaced if you use them enough for the light to burn out. As I said, I never use the light, so I haven't burned them out, but I have dropped them on my hardwood floors and the batteries have popped out and they're really easy to pop back in.

[crjc]

I had always used the Boye metal hooks for both thread and yarn. When I was at Hobby Lobby one day, I saw a plastic hook from The Crochet Lite. The handles are colored plastic with a rubber, ribbed grip pretty close to the top of the handle. The actual hook is about one and a half inches in length, is clear plastic and has some type of LED light in it. I bought it because I thought it would be good for dark yarns. When I turned the light on, it really irritated my eyes, so I turned it off. I kept using the hook and I am telling you, it is THE MOST COMFORTABLE hook I have ever used. The hook uses some button batteries and are easily replaced if you use them enough for the light to burn out. As I said, I never use the light, so I haven't burned them out, but I have dropped them on my hardwood floors and the batteries have popped out and they're really easy to pop back in.

Kathy, what is the brand name of this hook. I am crocheting a bedspread and the hook I am using is driving my thumb and wrist crazy. I have put it down because my arms get so tired pulling the yarn through the loops. I am using a cotton blend yarn which I believe is light worsted. It has 3 strands - I guess this is what is referred to 3-ply??? Anyway my hook does not slide smoothly and i am really crocheting slowly and getting very frustrated. So I looking for a hook that can make my work fly. At the moment I am using a 4.5mm Aero gray hook