What are your favorite hooks?

[Janie]

I'm wondering what type of hooks Crochetvillians favor? I usually prefer the Boye aluminum but am having a heck of a time with my yarn splitting on my current project comprised of multiple-loop stitches. Does anyone have a favorite that seems to help with such a problem?

[RoseRed]

I'm a Bates lover myself. I really love the new bamboo handled ones. You may want to try a Bates and see if it splits less.

 

What yarn are you using? Some split more than others.

[Janie]

I'm using Bernat Satin, which I've used several times before and never have had a problem.

[RoseRed]

I haven't heard of splitting problems with that one. You mentioned 'multiple loop stitches' - do you mean like a decrease or a cluster? A lot of that is tension. If it's a new technique it just takes some playing around to find the perfect tension for them.

[Elvee]

I have always been a fan of Susan Bates hooks and then I discovered old Hero hooks on ebay. LOVE them!

[teddyflynn]

I have always had problems with yarn splitting when using Boye aluminum hooks. I started using Susan Bates aluminum hooks and do not have that issue. The design is very different and makes crocheting much smoother. I haven't bought all sizes yet and had to use a Boye size F/5 hook a couple of days ago. I muttered and fussed the whole time!! LOL

[120512]

My favorite hooks are Addi Swing:crocheting because with them can i croch for hours and not get pain in my hands or fingers . with metallic hooks i hold hard and get hurt

[PBLKNP]

If your yarn is splitting, you might want to try Quicksilver hooks. They have the same type of head as a Susan Bates. I don't know what it is about that special coating on the hooks, but after trying a regular Susan Bates and a Boye hook, the Quicksilver hook was the only one that solved my splitting issue! You can usually find them either at some place like Michaels or a LYS.

 

[justvicki]

I'm a Susan Bates girl myself.

[prettywoman030981]

I use yarnology bamboo handle hooks. LOVE them. The are similar to boye.

[FrLopLady]

I cannot use the bates hooks without the same problem teddyflynn has... I can't stand to use them.

 

I use the boye type head, but it is similar to the soft touch hooks and those are my favorite. They have a reflections line that is plastic, which I don't usually care for, but these are nice and come in a K, L and N size too

[nevam]

I don't like Susan Bates hooks at all. I love my old plastic (or some such material) Boye hooks from the 70s but I only have a few. I ordered a set of bamboo hooks for a really cheap price on eBay and they are shaped like Bates hooks. My husband took a couple of them to his workshop and changed them into Boye shapes. They are fantastic and if I break one now I can replace it, unlike my 70s ones.

[Lynn]

I have always used Boye hooks with much success. Can't stand Susan Bates hooks! Just last week I found The Crochet Dude's ergonomic hooks, bought one and tried it. I LOVE LOVE it! My hands don't get as tired using Drew's hooks. Went back and bought 3 more!

[curlysue]

I have always been a Boye user, I never knew there was a difference until I came to the 'ville. I probably have 3 dozen hooks now, mostly Boye or Bates. I have stayed with the Boye, thinking I preferred it, but now that I have gained a lot of experience, I can see that Bates might have the advantage.

 

In my case, splitting seems to be more of a yarn problem than a technique issue, but it might be different for others.