I tried Susan Bates hooks, but the way the throat is literally cut into shaft, it has edges that I feel grating the yarn. I hate working with hooks that are not absolutely smooth so inline is not for me.
I mostly use Tulip Etimo hooks which have a shape I love and a soft handle to work with all day. Also have some Clover Amours for American-only sizes, they are not too different a little longer to the handle and a bit deeper throat so I can change between the two brands without adjustment period. My favorite are the Tulip Etimo! I bought one of each to try, and loved the Tulip so much I never did try the other and gave the Clover to my niece for her to use!
I am not sure what kind of hook they are. My favorite hooks to use some rosewood hooks and a tunisian both tapered—they are my favorites because they are LONG and I have big hands. I agree that one should try both styles with an open mind if you can afford to and see which works best for you. I love Susan Bates bamboo handle crochet hooks too. I must agree with the others that in desperate times the Clover is a go to hook. I sometimes need the pointy tip but just refuse to use the Boye!!!
They are easy on your hands too. Thanks for your article! I find I can crochet fo hours with them with no fatigue or soreness…….???? I like the handle on the soft touch, particularly for tight stitches. I have tried some bamboo single ended and double ended inline hooks that were also Clover and I found them fine for shawls, and tunisian, where my stitches were looser, but I snapped the tip doing tight Amigurumi.
I think I find the handle more important than the tip. Thanks for this post! I have seen the in-line style hooks in video tutorials but have never tried one. I had no idea it could make a difference. I started on Boyes hooks inherited from my grandma and I was happily replacing the boring grey metal ones with the newer coloured ones. Then you suggested trying the Bates style and I stumbled on a Red Heart inline 3. The looser stitches maybe?
I am a Bates lover too. But I concur with Lisa. I tried the Clover Amour and they are Amour-azing! I am totally an in-line, Bates hook fan. I have always felt that my stitches flow better and are much more even with this style.
I agree on the bamboo handled hooks. I love them for the larger hooks as they are more comfortable and I experience less fatigue in my hands. Have you tried the Clover Amour crochet hooks yet? I absolutely love them.
The heads are inline but head shape is more curved and subtle than the Bates. June, my favorite crochet hooks are the in-line. Because of your suggestion I have ordered some of my favorite sizes in the bamboo-handled in-line crochet hooks.
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Thank you : - June. Name required. E-mail required. Your Website. Leave this field empty. Email Address. Want to say thanks? You can send me money in seconds at paypal. I think this is unfortunate, as I find the in-line hook shape preferable for forming uniform-sized stitches, and for not snagging the tip of the hook on my previous stitches as I draw up each loop: The head of an in-line hook has the same size, shape, and alignment as the shank where your working stitch sits on the hook , so you can draw the hook back through each stitch in one straight line.
The most common brand of tapered crochet hooks is Boye; the most common inline crochet hooks are Susan Bates. Thanit Weerawan , Getty Images.
When crocheting with thread instead of yarn, the crochet hook is similar but it is much smaller than a yarn hook. Thread crochet hooks are also often made of steel so that they don't bend while you work, a problem that becomes less of an issue with larger hook sizes.
If you are going to work with thread, it's important to learn about how thread weight is labeled as well as how thread crochet hooks are numbered in mm. Sometimes people find it uncomfortable to work with regular crochet hooks for a long period of time, especially if they have hand conditions such as carpal tunnel or arthritis. There are ergonomic crochet hooks with much larger handles shaped to create a grip that facilitates easier crafting.
People who want to crochet at night without waking everyone up by turning on all of the lights in the house will be thrilled to know that there are light-up crochet hooks for sale. They light up right at the tip so that you can easily see where you are supposed to insert the hook to crochet.
These are basically just like regular crochet hooks except for the light. Ruth Jenkinson , Getty Images. Tunisian crochet is a niche of the craft that uses a different set of stitches from regular crochet. It also typically uses special crochet hooks. These hooks, called Tunisian crochet hooks or Afghan crochet hooks, are longer than regular crochet hooks. Tunisian crochet hooks may have a head on each end of the hook or they may have a cable connecting a one-headed hook to another one-headed hook.
Tunisian crochet isn't the only variation on crochet that uses a different type of tool to get a knit-like fabric. Another similar technique is Knooking, which uses its own tool called The Knook. The Knook looks like a regular crochet hook except that a small hole has been drilled into one end, through which you thread a cord for holding your stitches. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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Crochet Hooks - How to Choose the Right Type and Size A crochet hook is a tool consisting of a slender handle with a hook at one or both ends, which is used to pull thread or yarn through loops to create crochet stitches. Types of Crochet Hooks Steel are for the smallest sizes and are often used in fine thread crochet such as in doilies.
Crochet Hook Sizes Crochet Hook sizes vary based on the material, brand, and country that the hook was produced in. The size of a crochet hook is determined by the diameter of the shaft, or the part of the hook between the point and the handle. The shaft determines how large your stitches will be. Steel hooks are also known as "thread hooks" and should only be used for fine lace thread. They come in numbered sizes that get larger as the number gets smaller. The sizes vary from the 0.
Crochet hooks made and sold in the USA use a lettering system for their sizes. As the letter gets further into the alphabet, the hook gets larger. These sizes vary from the 2. How to Choose the Right Size Hook If you look at the label of any skein of yarn, there will be a suggested hook size listed, and an estimated number of stitches per inch or 4 inches. Popular Brands Clover Boye Susan Bates Crochet Project Inspiration There are plenty of books full of crochet patterns and how-tos Find the right yarn for your crochet hook at the yarn buying guide.
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