Crochet Hooks reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 222 Reddit reviews across 6 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Crochet Hooks brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/crochet, r/Brochet, r/CrochetHelp, r/Tunisian_Crochet, r/crocheting. Top-rated brands include Clover (4.7/5), Susan Bates (4.3/5), Furls (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews222
Subreddits6
Posts42
Brands46
Products76
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#1
Clover
4.7
(90)
"I’m a huge fan of the clover Amour hooks ( the metal ones with the ergonomic handle) up to 6 mm."
"My favorite for both ergonomics and hook gliding is the Clover Amour range."
"I hear good things about the Clover Amour hook set."
"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!"
"Clover and tulip are the generally agreed best brands as far as I've seen"
"My Christmas list includes the Clover set. I watched the TL Yarn Craft videos and she really rated them."
"The answer is almost always gonna be clover. They're a very affordable set compared to other popular brands, the quality is good."
"If you get a 50% off coupon from Joann's you can get a full set of Clover Armour hooks for about $45. Love them!"
"Clover."
#2
Susan Bates
4.3
(18)
"Until I needed an 8mm and a Susan bates was all I could get my hands on. Im fully converted! So much smoother, less unplying of the yarn and faster by a marked amount when you stop dropping/finessing stitches"
"My favorite hooks are Susan Bates. They have a deeper hook section to help prevent stitches slipping off hook."
"One tiny thing I love that would make a great gift: stitch counter with a little wristwatch-type strap."
"I am a Susan Bates devotee."
"I really love Susan Bates."
"I completely replaced all my regular hooks with the Susan Bates Bamboo hooks."
"Susan bates or anything inclined"
"My wife prefers the all metal Susan bates hooks."
"For larger sizes, I like either the Susan Bates all-metal hooks"
"I prefer Susan Bates hooks. The hook has angled flat edges that are not rounded and hook the yarn better, imo."
#3
Furls
4.4
(15)
"I only use Furls."
"I would die without my Furls hooks. My personal favorites are the glittery Zodiac line."
"If you want to get her some really pretty ones, check out Furl’s Crochet Hooks."
"I love my resin Furls 😊 I have the metal Odyssey ones as well which I like."
"I bought myself a set of resin Furls earlier this year and they’re a godsend."
"Furls wooden hooks! Beautiful and comfortable."
"The most like luxurious ones are furls hooks."
"I went out on a limb and bought a Candy Shop hook from Furls."
"If you want big hooks, take a look at furls."
"Furls Crochet has some great artisan hooks."
#4
Tulip
4.6
(13)
"Tulip Etimo - the red ones"
"These hooks have significantly improved my crochet experience!"
"I just gifted myself with tulip etimo red hooks and I am in love."
"Tulip Etimo set. I’ve had mine for a few years. Smooth like butter."
"My wife swears by the Tulip Company Tulip Etimo Rose Crochet Hook, 8/5mm."
"Tulip etimo hooks are the best I've found."
"I love the Tulip Etimo hooks, I find the grip very comfortable."
"Best I ever had were Tulip Etimo. Smooth AF."
"I'm using Tulip etimo for quite a long time now."
"Another vote for Tulip Etimo, a splurge for sure but great quality."
#5
Boye
4.3
(12)
"I swapped to ergonomic Boye."
"Boye. They have a rubber handle and so good kn my hand."
"I use this thing to make them more ergonomic."
"Boye also makes some very nice hooks."
"Amazon has Boye size 10 for $2.70"
"I’m partial to Boye hooks, try finding out if she likes the ones with a grip or just plain metal."
"The Boye purple plastic 19mm is also pretty good."
"I personally prefer the Boye ergonomic hooks."
"I've used Boye since I was a kid, and I also decided to try branching out a few years ago."
"I started with a set of Boyle aluminum hooks."
#6
Addi
4.8
(8)
"My absolute favorites are Addi swings, followed by clover amour."
"They’re the only hooks I can use without reactivating my trigger finger."
"I love Addi swing hooks!"
"I’m an Addi fan, I have early onset arthritis and the longer hooks really help relieve the pressure for me"
"I’m an Addi fan, I have early onset arthritis and the longer hooks really help relieve the pressure for me."
"I used to use the Addi Swing hooks and thought they were great."
"They’re a bit pricey but I love the addi swing hooks!"
"I'd recommend Addi Swing hooks if you're looking for ergonomic hooks."
#7
Crochet Hooks
4.2
(6)
"I've used Yarniss (from Amazon) for at least 5 years, and they're still good-as-new."
"There are some beautiful wooden crochet hooks on the market."
"Some of the most commonly used hook sizes are 4-6mm, and 2.75-3.75 for amigurumi"
"The best is Dollar Tree. They are really nice. I use them with my middle school class."
"Depending on where you live, Dollar Tree is a great option. The ones in my area have a really decent sized craft area including yarn and crochet hooks or knitting needles."
"I like these."
#8
Lykke
4.6
(5)
"The Lykke hooks are such nice tools. Highly recommend."
"I have bought a second set of Lykke hooks because they are my favorite."
"I love love love my Lykke hooks. They’re wooden and so easy on my hands."
"I always like the lykke ones I used and they have lots of different options, but they are a bit pricey."
"Lykke have some lovely wooden hook sets in different colours."
#9
Prym
4.0
(5)
"Prym also makes an aluminum set for a fair bit cheaper."
"I love the Prym ergonomic hooks."
"Some with my clover hooks (rubber handle, steel hook). If I’m doing a ribbed collar/ cuffs I personally like prym hooks best for it no matter the yarn because the slightly sharper tip m"
"I don’t like Clover Amour. I am a fan of Prym ergonomic hooks."
"I don’t like Clover Amour. I am a fan of Prym ergonomic hooks."
#10
Ergonomic Hooks
4.3
(3)
"Ergonomic hooks and wooden hooks are great!"
"I have some cheap no brand ergonomic hooks and they're fantastic to use for my uncommon sizes!"
"I just got a cheap set of ergonomic hooks on amazon for like $20ish dollars and they've helped me a lot!"
#11
Amazon
4.3
(3)
"There are awesome sets that are interchangeable and light up on Amazon."
"There's usually a lot of cheap metal crochet hooks available in bulk there."
"There is a set on Amazon that has silicone handles that are a lot easier on my hands."
#12
Yarnology
4.3
(3)
"I LOVE. it's the yarnology bamboo handle aluminum crochet hooks."
"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 have some metal ones I bought for four dollars at hobby lobby. It's next to the yarn. Called Yarnology and they've been great."
#13
addi
5.0
(2)
"I love the addi swing hooks!"
"I love my addi swing hooks."
#14
Clever Delights
5.0
(2)
"10 Pack - CleverDelights Size H (Size 8) Aluminum Crochet Hooks - 6" Length - 5mm Diameter"
"Amazon. Specifically the “Clever Delights” seller. They have a variety of sizes available in 5 and 10 packs."
#15
Clover Takumi
4.5
(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"
#16
Bamboo
4.5
(2)
"Bamboo handles!! Oh god, the comfort... the smoothness... the less cramping.... they are heaven."
"What about bamboo hooks? I hear they are really good."
#17
Hobby Lobby
4.5
(2)
"By FAR my favorite are the hobby lobby set with silicone handles."
"Hobby Lobby has a 3 pack (1/7/10) for $1.49"
#18
Pony
4.0
(2)
"I like the pony hooks because of the silicone on the outside that helps me with not having a sore hand."
"I use Pony. Cheap and cheerful, but their ergonomic set does the trick for me!"
#19
Lion Brand
4.0
(2)
"On Amazon I found a Lion Brand one, and another from Hook Nook (I’ve gotten a 25 mm from them before)."
"For a beginner I would go with either Red Heart Super Saver or Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, and a basic aluminum size H hook."
#20
Ali Express
5.0
(1)
"The metal ones that were on Ali Express are now on Amazon. I bought them from there and I highly recommend them."
#21
Tunisian Crochet Hooks
5.0
(1)
"If you think she might like a challenge, get a set of hooks for Tunisian crochet."
#22
Favorite Hooks
5.0
(1)
"These are my favorites."
#23
Turn of the Century
5.0
(1)
"My dad got my mom crochet hooks from here years and years ago, and she still uses them everyday. They are high quality and last forever."
#24
Morgan's Mane
5.0
(1)
"I've bought an entire set from this vendor (both online and at our Renaissance Fair). Great quality and guaranteed."
#25
Lighted Hooks
5.0
(1)
"Get her a set of lighted crochet hooks. Total game changer!"
#26
Wooden Hooks
5.0
(1)
"This set is so wonderful. i love the wood its so smooth and the tip is pointy so its easier to crochet with."
#27
Clover Amour
5.0
(1)
"I like clover Amour hooks for amigurumi."
#28
Lantern Moon
5.0
(1)
"Lantern Moon! I love mine."
#29
Walmart
5.0
(1)
"I have a random wooden one from Walmart and it’s my favorite one I’ve ever used."
#30
Lettoworkshop
5.0
(1)
"These hooks are about $100 each but they are beautiful."
#31
Weasel Works
5.0
(1)
"Www.weaselworks.ca has these absolutely amazing wood handled hooks."
#32
Bill Schmidt
5.0
(1)
"I highly suggest Bill Schmidt's hooks, visit his website."
#33
Chunky Boy Crochet Hook
5.0
(1)
"They're awesome. they work better than any other ergonomic crochet hook."
#34
Lewhoo
4.0
(1)
"Amazon has a ton of sets for relatively cheap! i was looking at the ones by lewhoo and vodiye and they both have really good reviews !"
#35
Chiagoo
4.0
(1)
"Chiagoo Tunisian interchangeables or Knitters Pride Ginger Tunisian set!"
#36
Etsy
4.0
(1)
"If you want to go really fancy you could get her some resin crochet hooks- not sure how good they are so you might have to look into that."
#37
Amour
4.0
(1)
"Others have mentioned a newer 'hybrid' (Amour) hook."
#38
Michael's
4.0
(1)
"They have a “Pro Pack” of 24 hooks, but only 2 sizes available."
#39
Red Heart
4.0
(1)
"If you are learning start with cheap stuff. Get basic hooks and Red Heart Super Saver yarn."
#40
uxcell
4.0
(1)
"A 20.pack for ch"
#41
Aluminum Hooks
4.0
(1)
"I have always used aluminum hooks, but I also have some plastic and a couple wood hooks."
#42
Provo Craft
4.0
(1)
"I use a set with interchangeable tips from provocraft for most of my projects."
#43
Knit Brooks
4.0
(1)
"2. knit brooks crochet hooks. A major investment but great if you only use one or two sizes."
#44
KnitPro
4.0
(1)
"My hands are a little too big for them but the handles compensate for that"
#45
KnitPicks
4.0
(1)
"I like the wood ones from KnitPicks."
#46
Holamuta
3.0
(1)
"Holamuta (I think - gold faux alligator case) - basic bamboo at a decent price and workable quality."
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