Crochet Hook reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 166 Reddit reviews across 5 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Crochet Hook brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CrochetHelp, r/crochet, r/Tunisian_Crochet, r/Amigurumi, r/Brochet. Top-rated brands include Clover (4.8/5), Tulip (4.8/5), Furls (4.5/5).
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Reviews166
Subreddits5
Posts38
Brands38
Products62
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#1
Clover
4.8
(63)
"People will say clover amour hooks or tulip etimo and they are wonderful hooks."
"I like clover armour hooks."
"I’m a huge fan of the clover Amour hooks."
"Clover amour! My ride or die’s."
"Clover amour are the best hooks out there."
"I got the clover set and i love them! i was worried about the wood slowing me down but they’re actually very smooth!"
"Totally worth it for my hand fatigue in the long run for me."
"Clover Amour. They glide through everything like butter."
"Clover amour I LOVE I use that for my standard worsted projects."
"I really like the clover amour hooks! You can find a box set of the standard sizes for I think $40/$45??"
#2
Tulip
4.8
(17)
"I love my Tulip hooks for everything."
"I really liked the Tulip better. The tip was more pointed and it fit my hand better."
"I love my Tulip hook set! I also have the Denise set which was my starter set so the Tulips are my investment."
"I’ve used just about every brand of hook and Tulip Etimo are my favorites too!"
"I used to work with cheap hooks and this year I decided to treat myself to Tulip Etimo Red. These hooks have significantly improved my crochet experience!"
"I just gifted myself with tulip etimo red hooks and I am in love."
"YMMV, but Tulip Etimo hooks for me."
"👌"
"I use the .5 mm from a nice steel set from Tulip."
"I don’t have pain in my hand anymore."
#3
Furls
4.5
(14)
"Personally I love my Furls Metal hooks."
"I love my Furls. The weight and metal feel is great."
"4ever."
"My wooden furls streamlines were a huge step up from my ergonomic bates hooks!"
"Currently still waiting for physio for carpal tunnel related to enthesitis but for me Furls have been the only hooks I can still use."
"I’ve been crocheting for over a decade... Furls have been the only hooks I can still use for a few hours a day without crippling myself."
"I really love my furls hooks."
"There are Furls hooks that people love, with the caveat that they find them heavier than typical hooks."
"I use Furls."
"I really love my Furls resin & Odyssey hooks."
#4
Susan Bates
4.1
(11)
"My personal favourite are the Susan Bates hooks with the ergonomic handle."
"I have a ton of Furls, prim, clover, addi, tulip, susan bates, plastic hooks from Hobby Lobby…."
"I have a Susan Bates one I got from Joann's years ago."
"I prefer Susan Bates hooks."
"I prefer anodized aluminum hooks by Susan Bates or Boye."
"I honestly like the Susan bates for my current projects."
"I have some Susan Bates metal or white plastic hooks (with low friction) that I also like very well."
"They don’t break the bank."
"Everyone I crochet with raves over the tulip etimo hooks and the clover hooks."
"I personally like Susan bates. Ive tried several brands and styles but sb hooks just work the best for me."
#5
Prym
4.4
(5)
"Are my hook of choice."
"Their shape feels good in my hand."
"I really like Prym hooks."
"Honestly, I have and use a variety of hooks depending on (1) my mood; (2) the project; (3) the yarn. Some projects and yarn flow more smoothly using plastic hooks like prym."
"I own hooks from Prym, Lana Grossa and at least two other brands where I don't remember the name."
#6
KnitPro
4.4
(5)
"I use knitpro wave hooks, got the whole set for my birthday."
"I bought these & love them."
"The knit pro symfonie ones are nice to use."
"I really like the quality of KnitPro Basix hooks."
"The knit pro ones (Amazon £3-4) are great."
#7
Clover Amour
4.5
(4)
"I ended up buying a set of clover amour hooks. My life has been changed for the better lol."
"I have been loving my Clover Amour hooks in the micro range."
"I have a 1.75mm Clover Amour that I use when I work with crochet thread and love it."
"I have the Clover Amour and they really help, but my favourite so far is the Addi Swing."
#8
Knitter's Pride
4.5
(4)
"These are my favorites too! I’ve tried a few different kinds but keep coming back to these."
"My personal favourite are the Knitter's Pride Dreamz ones!"
"I love the look of the KP Ginger set and it comes with a nice case and has more hook sizes"
"I love the knitters pride wooden set."
#9
Addi
4.3
(4)
"My absolute favorites are Addi swings, followed by clover amour."
"I’m pretty sure I have 7.00 and 8.00 mm ones."
"Love my Addi Swing hooks. They’re pricey, though."
"They’re pricier than the Clover."
#10
Boye
4.0
(4)
"They've held up pretty well, kept their shape, and the markings still haven't rubbed off after a few years of use."
"I started out using metal Boye hooks decades ago, so I am always comfortable using those."
"I still partial to the basic Boye metal hooks that I get at Walmart for under $2."
"I used the larger Boye hooks with my blanket yarn and they work well for me."
#11
Lykke
4.7
(3)
"The Lykke hooks are such nice tools."
"I have bought a second set of Lykke hooks because they are my favorite."
"I always like the lykke ones I used."
#12
Amazon
4.3
(3)
"I bought some thin vet wrap (self adhesive bandage covering) on amazon and wrapped it around my hooks until i got pretty chunky grips that help lessen my finger and wrist pain."
"I have one of those light up hooks from Amazon. The hook is interchangeable between sizes."
"I like this because it works for multiple sizes."
#13
KnitPicks
4.5
(2)
"KNITPICKS.com has these hooks with yellow handles that are super comfortable."
"If you live in the US, Knitpicks has a great Tunisian crochet collection."
#14
Clover Takumi
4.0
(2)
"I love my Clover Takumi hooks! I reach for them every time."
"I started with the Clover Takumi hooks and they were fine initially until I tried hooks I liked much better"
#15
Lantern Moon
4.0
(2)
"I got the lantern moon set on sale last year, and I've been happy with them so far"
"I bought (was gifted) the Lantern Moon literally the month before the videos aired haha but I'm happy with my choice."
#16
UTENEW
5.0
(1)
"I made a plarn bag with a large plastic crochet hook and had no troubles."
#17
Wavepro
5.0
(1)
"Bought it... Used it.... Loved it..."
#18
ChunkyBoyCraft.com
5.0
(1)
"Keep your old hooks and try an ergonomic sleeve."
#19
Vet Tape
5.0
(1)
"Someone suggested to me to use vet tape to make a handle. I just tried it out yesterday and it makes a world of difference."
#20
Coban Tape
5.0
(1)
"I put coban tape around mine to make them more comfortable to hold and that helps immensely."
#21
Comfort Crochet
5.0
(1)
"Hey, I actually sell ergonomic silicone grips on my Etsy for both grip styles (pencil grip and knife grip)."
#22
Katech
5.0
(1)
"This is the exact set I have. It has both the full aluminum and the rubber grip hooks. I love it!"
#23
Interchangeable Ergonomic Crochet Hook Set
5.0
(1)
"I have this set and absolutely love it!"
#24
Drops
4.0
(1)
"I use Drops Circus hooks. They have a flatter handle and are quite small and light."
#25
Wool and the Gang
4.0
(1)
"It sounds like wooden hooks would be a good option, I use them but never used plarn before."
#26
Crochet Hook Set
4.0
(1)
"I bought this set about a month ago or so and it's worked well for me so far."
#27
Tunisian Crochet Hooks Set
4.0
(1)
"[link to Tunisian Crochet Hooks Set]"
#28
Tulip Etimo
4.0
(1)
"Tulip Etimo"
#29
Boye and Bates
4.0
(1)
"Imho basic metal Boye and Bates are good starters."
#30
Loops and Threads
4.0
(1)
"Loops and threads or clover amour."
#31
Sally Bates
4.0
(1)
"I find the Sally Bates to be best for me."
#32
Joann
4.0
(1)
"I have a 10mm from there that I use with bernat blanket yarn."
#33
Denise
4.0
(1)
"I ended up going with the Denise brand just like her top pick."
#34
Hobby Lobby
4.0
(1)
"I've been using them for about 2 years now and no more wrist or palm pain."
#35
ChiaoGoo
4.0
(1)
"Chiagoo Tunisian interchangeables or Knitters Pride Ginger Tunisian set!"
#36
AliExpress
4.0
(1)
"The metal ones that were on Ali Express are now on Amazon. I bought them from there and I highly recommend them."
#37
Yarnology
4.0
(1)
"I’ve used a ton of hooks and honestly my faves continue to be the bamboo handled, aluminum hooks you can buy at Hobby Lobby. I think it’s their Yarnology brand."
#38
Holamuta
3.0
(1)
"Holamuta (I think - gold faux alligator case) - basic bamboo at a decent price and workable quality."
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