Tunisian hook suggestions please

[magiccrochetfan]

I'm going to take the beginning Tunisian class, and that has gotten me interested in Tunisian hooks. I bought a Susan Bates hook, but the head of it seems more like a Boye than a Bates, so I'm not sure I'm going to like it. Also couldn't find quite the right size locally, so I probably need to order the next size up. I was wondering about trying bamboo hooks, like ChiaoGoo or KA brand. I also found Inox-Prym aluminum online.

 

What is your suggestion for tunisian hooks that have an inline type head?

[magiccrochetfan]

I'd love to hear about people's experiences with different types of Tunisian hooks

[Beverooni]

My favorites are the bamboo hooks. I have bought a few from different places but have no complaints about any of them. I have a metal one but I don't like it as well. I always have the plastic green and purple ones and they haven't been used at all since I got my bamboo ones. LOVE "EM!

[CroJulee]

I LOVE the susan bates tunisian hooks. They're the best ones I've found so far.

 

Julee

[magiccrochetfan]

Thank you for the replies, sorry I am so slow to come back to this thread. I decided to wait until I actually learn to do Tunisian before I try to get any more hooks.

 

Now that it's getting cold at night, I am more interested in bamboo hooks in general---have to warm up my aluminum ones in my hands before i start to crochet.

[MaryPat]

My favorites are the bamboo hooks. I have bought a few from different places but have no complaints about any of them. I have a metal one but I don't like it as well. I always have the plastic green and purple ones and they haven't been used at all since I got my bamboo ones. LOVE "EM!

 

I cannot imagine that a plastic tunisian hook would be sturdy enough for crocheting. I've only made 1 item using tunisian stitch -- an afghan -- a practice piece to get a consistent gauge, but I had a rough time overall controlling the hook. I had to pull a lot harder. I'm pretty sure I was using a Boye with a plastic cable. There is no finger indent, so I felt like I was using extra wrist.

[nicolep]

These are my fav's, but a bit of an investment if you're not sure how you'll like Tunisian. http://www.yarnbazaar.com/page/YB/CTGY/denise-hooks

 

I have used wood, aluminum and plastic. All have worked well for me. They all feel the same to me except the aluminum is heavier than plastic or wood.

[quietheart]

I love my denises!

[vonnie]

I have never done the tunisian stitch, were can I find a picture and see if it is something I could do?? TIA

[nicolep]

I have never done the tunisian stitch, were can I find a picture and see if it is something I could do?? TIA

 

Here's a link to a Bing search - http://www.bing.com/search?q=Tunisian+Crochet&src=IE-SearchBox

 

There are a lot of different tutorials and things on the internet. Have fun!

[vonnie]

Oh, I have done crochet on the double......I think I will practice this some....looks like fun