Want to try these hooks? Find them here - www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806177571994.html. **WARNING - Some makers have reported additional unauthorized charges on their credit cards after purchasing these hooks. Keep an eye on your transactions or purchase with a prepaid gift card instead.
Tonnnnnnniiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You DID NOT just call me at as your cup of caffeine sponsor!!!!!!!!! (Except you did!) Here I am, in my living room, wishing I had a susan bates hook for tunesian crochet and WHOA. I wondered if you had a metal hook review and you did and I just settled in to crochet and listen and ...I almost fell off the couch! I just bought a set! I'm so happy. Thank you. This is my lucky day! :)
I would never have dared to order them without your review. Yep, that's just how much I value your expertise and honesty. Thanks for your inspiration and for being such a ray of sunshine 🫶
You can do good deals, but not for stuff at very low cost, you'll probably get good items at half of the price than you usually would pay anywhere else
Thank you for adding some budget friendly advice to your channel. I love your videos, but often I can't afford the materials and/or yarn that you are working with. Hope that you will do this more often! Thank you again and I'm already looking forward to your next video!
I'd probably LOVE them. I have the Sewrella metal tunisian hooks that Toni shared 6ish months ago and have added the swivel cords they recently released. love, love, love them. I tried and tried to love the bamboo and plastic sets that are available and just hate the feel and drag of the yarn on those materials. I'm a metal only girl and they never wear out!
"Are these some hooks that you'd try?" Girl, I was opening the link halfway through the video. I've been buying from Aliexpress, but only some bits and pieces (like scissors, stitch markers, plastic containers), because as you said their quality... can be questionable. It's the same as ebay, shein, wish and the like. But this review had me, now the only question remaining is "Do I need them?". And the answer is yes, because it's a *metal* tunisian crochet hook set.
You just made me place my order. I set them in my cart last night waiting for this review. Girl, girl!! You hinted several reviews back, you are developing a set. I figured I would wait for your set. Yours will be the 2nd set. Listen, I had more things in the cart but never hit the button. Now I've just taken the leap. Thank you. I love the review.
Personally, I'm waiting for your crochet hooks. After all the reviews and crochet projects, I have a feeling your hooks will be nothing short of spectacular😊
Well my dear; I have been Influenced !! I bought the Twist & Click - Susan Bates set... now I await the arrival of the AliExpress hooks. You really are a wicked woman !! All this temptation with brilliant reviews !! Love it 😍 x x
I am so glad I did some research on hooks today; I am old-school Susan Bates aluminum hooks. I have been crocheting for over 40 yrs, so I am picky about the hooks' feel when used. Just ordered a set of these needles. Your videos are such a big help to this older crocheter; thank goodness for UA-cam and your channel.
Thanks for the honest review! I prefer metal hooks too. I started crocheting with boyd hooks and have never tried any other types (wood, ect.) I wanted to try tunisian crochet because ur channel has inspired me. Unfortunately, I saw this review too late. I am attempting ur Mulberry baby blanket and ordered a bamboo hook u also recommended with that project after searching for metal hooks in the correct size and failing. Then I though "well I'm gonna need all the sizes cause why not? I'm gonna buy a set kit". Nope! Those prices are ridiculous! Lol. But this is definitely something I'll keep in the back of my mind. Thanks soo much for the review and the patterns and the video tutorials. I'll let you know how my blanket turns out!
I ordered these. They arrived 2 weeks before predicted - and are as smooth and wonderful as you said! I didn’t think anything could beat my 50-year-old I hook; oh my goodness! I’m never looking back. And. As much as I love the Pryms you recommended, sometimes I want a standard metal hook. These, without cord, are long enough for my large hand. Exactly what I was looking for. I’m delighted. Thank you!!!
Listen, “Toni Approved” spells “SOLD” in my language. I have one individual Tunisian hook that I got from Joann last year or before because I was curious about what it was for. My first Tunisian video was Toni’s and I was HOOKED from then on, making swatches all over the place! And I really wanted a set with the cords because I figured certain blankets would be easier than regular crochet. I always pour through Amazon reviews because I don’t have the money to experiment but I was never really sure which product to pull the trigger on. NOW👏🏽I👏🏽KNOW👏🏽!!! Thank you, Toni!!!
I just received these and they are a joy to work with, I've done a couple of projects with no issues at all. The packaging so far hasn't changed at all, still like when I first got it. I have many sets and I do love these very much.
The TIMELINESS of this review is nothing short of serendipitous! I just watched your "Learn to Tunisian Crochet in 15 Minutes" video last weekend and it has been stuck in my mind that I want to get a set of hooks sometime soon, but since I am still a beginner crocheter, I didn't want to spend $150+ for a set of hooks. I normally shy away from those sorts of steeply discounted stores, but this review has me reconsidering! Thank you for sharing!
I bought an inexpensive set of metal hooks with rubber like handles as my first and only regular crochet hooks and love them to this day. Never felt the need to buy any others. When I wanted to pick up Tunisian, I bought an expensive set of bamboo Tunisian hooks - and I'm not loving them so much!! I was thrilled to see Toni's review today of the same metal set of Tunisian hooks that I ordered! I don't have them yet - but hoping I will like them too!! Just sharing my experience because I can relate to your words!! They don't have to cost more to be better! 💕
I just ordered them. Thank you for finding an affordable, good quality set of Tunesian hooks for us, the beginners who di not want to spend hundreds of dollars on tools until we know if we will like the craft.
My sister used to buy wigs on AliExpress, and many of those sellers went on to become popular brands. I ordered those hooks last night because I was worried they might sell out after your video!
The way my heart is singing Toni!!! I also love metal crochet the most. My bamboo ones are getting on my last nerve. I've been scouring the internets for metal Tunisian hooks. Even fixed ones. Nothing. I wasn't about to pay $200 for a set so I'm super duper excited. TYSM
Thank you, Toni! I love Tunisian crochet & have been looking for some good metal hooks that don't cost the warth to buy. I will definitely check these out. Lots of love and yarny hugs 💗
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REVIEWING THESE! I saw these hooks on Etsy and the pictures looked sketchy (I know Etsy has a lot of dropshippers now). I went ahead and reverse-image-searched the Etsy listing, found a Reddit post about these hooks with links to both your review and the AliExpress listing. I wouldn't have trusted them enough without that, so thank you so much! And thank you, Redditors for directing me here!
Toni, thank you for being an inspiration. In December I inherited a project from my grandmother and it includes Tunisian crochet and cross stitch on said Tunisian. Your videos helped me so much in understanding the pattern from grandma. Thank you for helping connect me to her through this wonderful craft.
A fellow crocheter recommended these to me yesterday! I ordered them last night before they went on backorder. And today I got your email for the review!!!! I'm so glad I took the leap of faith!
This makes me ECSTATICALLY happy!!! I've been waiting & praying for metal tunisian crochet hooks that aren't hella expensive. I love Denise Love2Crochet ... the only downside is they aren't metal. This review is incredibly helpful, TYSM Toni!!! I already jumped to the link & ordered a set. I think this set will tick all the boxes for me. I will still use my Denise set because I love them but this new set is destined to get some mileage 😂
I literally JUST got them delivered, I'm so happy to know I didn't waste my money! I started Tunisian crochet after getting your book for secret Santa and already made the scarf!
I just received them. I ordered them the moment i watched this video when it came out. They were out of stock at the moment, but they got back in stock and was shipped a week or so ago and arrived today. I opened them up and OH MY GOD THE SMELL! and just like Tony in this video i proceed to smell them 3 or 4 more times. I took the hooks and cables out, ripped the zipper out of the case and proceed throwing away the case and a big yellow tab the hooks were on. I put the hooks in a different pouch and i am a happy clam. They are great, smooth, not too heavy not too light. the allow they are made of is very interesting, it feels like its not just one metal. the cables are SWIVEL which is awesome. unfortunately they do not fit any of my other interchangeable hooks or needles but it doesnt matter cause there are plenty of cables of different length so its self sufficient. overall pretty happy!
Hi Toni I am so glad that you did this review. I love metal hooks the most along with a sleek bamboo as long as the heads are pointy. I will have to save for these as they are almost $70.00 Canadian but will be worth the wait!
I have wooden hooks already, and now you MADE me buy metal hooks as well. This set looks great, they have your seal of approval, and are so reasonably priced. So now my order has been placed.
I am so glad to see that you reviewed these. I have been wanting metal tunisian hooks but could not really find ones that I can afford.Since I seen that you hinted that you were developing a set I was going to wait. But I think that I will be getting these soon! Thank you Toni for showing us these hooks!
I bought these hooks a couple of months ago. They are superb. I have even come to love the funny brown case which slips neatly into my crochet bag. Scarcely a day has gone by without using them, all my other tunisian hooks are in semi retirement. I was a bit wary about Ali Express but have had no problems with extra purchases. I tend to use Paypal for new sites. Thank you for all your great resources on tunisian crochet. I love it. Miffy
It never ceases to amaze me when you say size 7 tunisian crochet hooks are difficult to find when my first tunisian crochet hook was a metal size 7 and I found it on the spanish equivalent of a dollar store for a euro. It is one of those that look like a knitting needle with a crochet head but still... It also crochets super good, it's the one I learned tinisian crochet with (with your videos so thank you for that). As for the hooks, I would totally buy them, I don't have the budget to buy a full set so I will probably end up buying this.
Did she say size 7 -- or 7 mm? Because in the US a size 7 is a 4.25 mm or 4.5 mm hook, also called a G hook. It's so confusing. 7 mm is the size that's almost impossible to find. It's also sometimes called an L hook (and sometimes it has no letter designation). I think we should all just use the actual size in millimeters, but I guess there are still a lot of old patterns floating around out there which use the old numbering system. (And by the way, why are 11 mm hooks hard to find, also? 🤔)
Yay !! Mine arrived today !! They are fabulous... I'll definitely allow myself to be influenced by you again. It's the perfect portable set for teaching and travel. Beautifully smooth, sharp & shiny !! ⭐⭐⭐
One con you didn't mention is actually the nickel plating! I sadly wouldn't be able to use these, I get red and itchy from just a couple hours of cheap jewelry I don't want to imagine how my hands would feel after a crochet session with these 💀
Ali Express has been around for YEARS!!! Way longer than Temu or Shein. Many vendors have ordered products from them to resell through their own stores for a long time. I think most vendors are pleased with their products, that's why they are still around. Might have to try these though. I have a plastic set from Denise Interchangeable Crochet Hooks that are ok... but I do like the feel of metal for Tunsian. Thanks for the review!
I actually just bought these off of Amazon at the same time I bought the clover hooks. I like the clover hooks well enough, and they will be good for more slick yarns. But man. When I tried these, I fell in love. Even my fiancee loves me. They are 9/10 for me as well.
11:37 I paused right here, went straight to Coco Knits website and ordered that adorable hook gauge! Ahh, there we go. Now I can watch the rest of the video. 😊
I just bought them and am now looking forward to receiving them. I love my we crochet ones but I have been looking for metal hooks. Can’t wait for them now thanks for the feedback back. ❤
I ordered this set of Tunisian hooks as soon as I finished watching this. Lo and behold, they arrived TODAY. They were extremely well packaged, and I don’t think they smell terrible. The hooks look very well made. Thanks for the great review, Toni! I’m look forward to trying them out.
Got my set today and let me tell ya... I'm in love! You were so right... they "feel like butta" and they flow through the yarn stitches like butta. I'm on a budget, so I ordered some hook grips so I can use these hooks (without the cords of course) just like I would regular crochet hooks. Thank you so much for doing this review!!!
I’ve been using these since they arrived. The hooks are especially easy to use. The yarn flows over them! I’m so glad I ordered them immediately. I love the length and weight.
I have a lovely set of the Knittter's Pride Dreamz hooks (recommended by Toni) but what I wanted was metal from the get-go. And swivel cords that are not plastic???? Placed my order as soon as I finished the video. Can't wait to get these! This store is going to be shipping out a LOT of these hooks in the next 24 hours.
Just ordered them, and days they will be released in March. Looks like your review might have sold them out. I hope my set is as good an experience as you had. Love your reviews, thank you for being honest.
I just started a project, and because I hadn’t tried Tunisian crochet before, I borrowed a friend’s needles. Having a little stress with them and was wondering if metal needles were the answer. The ones I found were quite expensive. Then I saw your review. They sounded like the answer I was looking for, especially the swivel connection. I have just placed an order, and looking forward to improving my Tunisian project experience. I enjoy your style of instruction. So easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your time with me.
these hooks are AMAZING. They almost do the stitch for you and I only use them now for all my crochet, not just tunisian. I tried to use my "ergonomic" handled ones again and wow, there is no comparison. I really like the case and mine is holding up well and didn't smell at all😅. the only thing I wish they had was a stopper that fit on the end of the hooks but it is not a problem at all.
Thank you for your honest and upfront review of this hook set!!! I appreciate your candor on the many different products that you bring to our attention!! Enjoy your string therapy and have a great day!!!
I have not ordered from Ali Express but I have ordered from Temu. I have been looking for a set of corded Tunisian hooks and these look like a go. I find that when ordering from these sites one should be really mindful of the dimensions that are given. Also if you are ordering yarn or thread the weight is not always given so you may end up with a lighter weight than you were expecting. This recently happend with some cotton thread I recently ordered. It was lighter than a size 10 so I doubled it and it works just fine. I could have used it as a single strand but I wanted a heavier weight for the project. So just use caution an you should be good.👍
Just got these hooks (from Temu) because I am just learning Tunisian crochet and was really struggling with the wood/bamboo hooks. Well, these are a complete game changer! I love them so much. Thank you so much for your review. ❤
I've been getting into crochet the last few weeks and while I'm trying not to follow my every impulse to buy a lot of stuff, your videos have me so hyped. They've been so good for learning technique and for helping me decide what I SHOULD invest in. You're so charming, your editing is so effective, your teaching is wonderful. You rock. A++ I just ordered these, I'm so excited for them to arrive so my Tunisian style projects can get longer than 4 inches! I was very tempted, it looks like they're doing a new version that's GOLD and you can get it in what looks like a much nicer package.. but I don't have the cash or the joint stability to mess around if the coating makes the hooks more resistant. Maybe if I come into a windfall I'll upgrade. :D
I’d never heard of AliExpress until I saw this video. I just ordered the same set today and anxiously awaiting my delivery AND your Tunisian crochet book. Oh - and I scored the hook set for under $30!!!
I have the Clover Takumi set and I love it. I also have three sizes of the long Afghan hooks that I purchased years ago and used to make an Afghan for my mother back in the 80's and a few other things. After joining TLYC I thought I would reintroduce myself to the craft of Tunisian crochet. So, I purchased the Takumi set after seeing your review. But I am very careful with them since they are wooden. But I just placed my order for these and very excited for them to get here. Thank you, Toni, for your review. Love being in the family of TL Yarn Crafters!!!
Just what I’ve been looking for…thank you. I love that you did this review. I just ordered 😊. I love that they are metal, I love the color, the price and is everything and your review sold the product.
Thanks for your review. I haven't bought from Ali Express before, but I have just ordered some. I purchased with a prepaid card. Thanks for the heads up.
I would LOVE to get these. I don't like wood hooks and the Denise ones bother me with their overall shortness so I never feel like I can grip them as easily. Thanks for this great review, Toni!
I haveneen looking for a metal set, but I didn't want to spend a lot. Although I have been tunsisan crocheting for years, I have recently been doing it a lot lately. In fact, I am currently making the Zuri Blanket from Knitter Knotter. Thanks for the heads up. the order is on the way!!
Ok you may have tried this, but I bought water pens for watercolor from ali express and it turns out they twist in the opposite direction. It felt weird and I thought the caps didnt fit but just had to go left to tight and right to loose, in steady of lefty loosy righty tighty lol if that makes sense. worth a try. Loved this episode! I was so surprised they worked so well for you, so cool! Thank you!
Holy smokes. If I don't get the Ginger set for Christmas, I'm definitely ordering these in the New Year. I highly prefer metal hooks with sharp, inline hooks. These look like exactly what I've been looking for right in my price range.
I purchased these soley because of your review. I have bamboo and am thinking maybe that is why TCrochet is so hard for me. Received my hooks yesterday after the initial delay with backorder which was fine - They actually arrived earlier than they said. Everything looks good, all supplies promised were received. Looking forward to giving them a whirl !
OMG! My set arrived yesterday and I'm IN LOVE! ❤ I've already done 2 washcloths (adapted from knitting patterns even 😂). I have big plans for these babies! Thank you so much for the recommendation and video reaction. I was totally influenced 😅
I don’t know Tunisian crochet; but I am about to learn! Attending one of your workshops in Chicago next month! I think I will order these hooks for a start. I can justify the cost in my head!❤
I’m so happy you gave these a 9 hook rating. I just ordered them & I’m really excited to give them a go. The mindful cords didn’t fit but maybe the cords from the Clover Takumi set will fit on these metal hooks. Thanks for giving a great review Toni. Now I’m confident my $50 wasn’t a waste of money.
I ordered mine in January, right after watching this video, but they didn't arrive until April! They did say that they weren't shipping right away, so they were honest - don't know if that was because of some kind of re-order situation, but... That said, they are every bit as nice quality as the ones Toni is showing. Wow!
I think these are a wonderful option for beginning Tunisian crocheters or people like me who live on a fixed income and need more affordable options. I’m definitely going to order.
I stay away from those Chinese warehouses. I do Tunisian on afghan hooks and been wanting to expand but knitter's pride is a bit pricy to try something but these all the features I could need and I love metal hooks. Just bought them thanks.
I trust you review and I'm going to try these out. I have the Sewrella set and have been enjoying them. These have a couple of extra sizes, especially looking forward to the 7mm and 10mm. Can't wait to get my hooks on these hooks!😊
I placed my order today for the aliexpress Tunisian hook set. I’m very excited and cannot wait to get them. I will keep you posted on how I like or dislike them.
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Want to try these hooks? Find them here - www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806177571994.html. **WARNING - Some makers have reported additional unauthorized charges on their credit cards after purchasing these hooks. Keep an eye on your transactions or purchase with a prepaid gift card instead.
Thank you!!
Thank you for this incredibly timely review!! ❤
Clicking right now! I trust you!
I appreciate you so much for letting us know about these hooks with an honest review & the link to order them.
ma’am, i think you sold them out! 😅
that link is broken now, and there’s an identical listing up with only a pre-order option
Tonnnnnnniiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You DID NOT just call me at as your cup of caffeine sponsor!!!!!!!!! (Except you did!) Here I am, in my living room, wishing I had a susan bates hook for tunesian crochet and WHOA. I wondered if you had a metal hook review and you did and I just settled in to crochet and listen and ...I almost fell off the couch! I just bought a set! I'm so happy. Thank you. This is my lucky day! :)
Oh Me Too!
I would never have dared to order them without your review. Yep, that's just how much I value your expertise and honesty. Thanks for your inspiration and for being such a ray of sunshine 🫶
Same! I only ordered mine bc of this video
You can do good deals, but not for stuff at very low cost, you'll probably get good items at half of the price than you usually would pay anywhere else
I agree!!
“Oh! These smell terrible…”. Proceeds to sniff 3 more times😂 why are humans like this 😂😂😂❤❤❤
Too funny - but you are absolutely right!?! 🤣
Toni was smelling it for us... we had to know if it was bad, or really really bad! 😂
LOL I know, right? I guess it's that thing where you want to make sure all five senses are going to find this exerience joyful!
😂
Literally though the same thing!!!
Thank you for adding some budget friendly advice to your channel. I love your videos, but often I can't afford the materials and/or yarn that you are working with. Hope that you will do this more often! Thank you again and I'm already looking forward to your next video!
I'd probably LOVE them. I have the Sewrella metal tunisian hooks that Toni shared 6ish months ago and have added the swivel cords they recently released. love, love, love them. I tried and tried to love the bamboo and plastic sets that are available and just hate the feel and drag of the yarn on those materials. I'm a metal only girl and they never wear out!
I hear you! I have a set of plastic and a set of wooden tunisian hooks that are okay but I definitely prefer metal.
Do you miss the 7mm hook that Sewrella lacks? That’s what’s stopping me.
@@quix66hiya22 Yes, and I love using a 7mm, but so far I've gotten around it.
so they are inline hooks???
"Are these some hooks that you'd try?"
Girl, I was opening the link halfway through the video. I've been buying from Aliexpress, but only some bits and pieces (like scissors, stitch markers, plastic containers), because as you said their quality... can be questionable. It's the same as ebay, shein, wish and the like.
But this review had me, now the only question remaining is "Do I need them?". And the answer is yes, because it's a *metal* tunisian crochet hook set.
I have to say your nails today are STUNNING! I love the color
You just made me place my order. I set them in my cart last night waiting for this review. Girl, girl!! You hinted several reviews back, you are developing a set. I figured I would wait for your set. Yours will be the 2nd set. Listen, I had more things in the cart but never hit the button. Now I've just taken the leap. Thank you. I love the review.
Personally, I'm waiting for your crochet hooks. After all the reviews and crochet projects, I have a feeling your hooks will be nothing short of spectacular😊
has anyone heard when these may be available and at what price point? Thanks!
I'm waiting for these too! Her Tunisian set will be on point! 🤌
Well my dear; I have been Influenced !! I bought the Twist & Click - Susan Bates set... now I await the arrival of the AliExpress hooks. You really are a wicked woman !! All this temptation with brilliant reviews !! Love it 😍 x x
I am so glad I did some research on hooks today; I am old-school Susan Bates aluminum hooks. I have been crocheting for over 40 yrs, so I am picky about the hooks' feel when used. Just ordered a set of these needles. Your videos are such a big help to this older crocheter; thank goodness for UA-cam and your channel.
Oh if only everyone was kind but brutally honest. I love those people.
Thanks for the honest review! I prefer metal hooks too. I started crocheting with boyd hooks and have never tried any other types (wood, ect.) I wanted to try tunisian crochet because ur channel has inspired me. Unfortunately, I saw this review too late. I am attempting ur Mulberry baby blanket and ordered a bamboo hook u also recommended with that project after searching for metal hooks in the correct size and failing. Then I though "well I'm gonna need all the sizes cause why not? I'm gonna buy a set kit". Nope! Those prices are ridiculous! Lol. But this is definitely something I'll keep in the back of my mind. Thanks soo much for the review and the patterns and the video tutorials. I'll let you know how my blanket turns out!
I ordered these. They arrived 2 weeks before predicted - and are as smooth and wonderful as you said!
I didn’t think anything could beat my 50-year-old I hook; oh my goodness! I’m never looking back. And. As much as I love the Pryms you recommended, sometimes I want a standard metal hook. These, without cord, are long enough for my large hand. Exactly what I was looking for. I’m delighted. Thank you!!!
Listen, “Toni Approved” spells “SOLD” in my language. I have one individual Tunisian hook that I got from Joann last year or before because I was curious about what it was for. My first Tunisian video was Toni’s and I was HOOKED from then on, making swatches all over the place! And I really wanted a set with the cords because I figured certain blankets would be easier than regular crochet.
I always pour through Amazon reviews because I don’t have the money to experiment but I was never really sure which product to pull the trigger on.
NOW👏🏽I👏🏽KNOW👏🏽!!!
Thank you, Toni!!!
I just received these and they are a joy to work with, I've done a couple of projects with no issues at all. The packaging so far hasn't changed at all, still like when I first got it.
I have many sets and I do love these very much.
Are you able to connect the chords to each other to make them longer?
@@christymasher I would guess so, in the video the litte bag contains connectors.
8:47 That excitement 🤣 I love it.
The TIMELINESS of this review is nothing short of serendipitous! I just watched your "Learn to Tunisian Crochet in 15 Minutes" video last weekend and it has been stuck in my mind that I want to get a set of hooks sometime soon, but since I am still a beginner crocheter, I didn't want to spend $150+ for a set of hooks. I normally shy away from those sorts of steeply discounted stores, but this review has me reconsidering! Thank you for sharing!
I bought an inexpensive set of metal hooks with rubber like handles as my first and only regular crochet hooks and love them to this day. Never felt the need to buy any others. When I wanted to pick up Tunisian, I bought an expensive set of bamboo Tunisian hooks - and I'm not loving them so much!! I was thrilled to see Toni's review today of the same metal set of Tunisian hooks that I ordered! I don't have them yet - but hoping I will like them too!! Just sharing my experience because I can relate to your words!! They don't have to cost more to be better! 💕
Your 'brutal honesty' is important to me.
I just ordered them. Thank you for finding an affordable, good quality set of Tunesian hooks for us, the beginners who di not want to spend hundreds of dollars on tools until we know if we will like the craft.
A metal 7.0mm tunisian hook, and inline style!?!?! ive been looking for one forever! thank you! haha ordering!
My sister used to buy wigs on AliExpress, and many of those sellers went on to become popular brands. I ordered those hooks last night because I was worried they might sell out after your video!
The way my heart is singing Toni!!! I also love metal crochet the most. My bamboo ones are getting on my last nerve. I've been scouring the internets for metal Tunisian hooks. Even fixed ones. Nothing. I wasn't about to pay $200 for a set so I'm super duper excited. TYSM
Can't stand the drag with bamboo 😖 Metal all the way! So excited to get these 😊
Thank you, Toni! I love Tunisian crochet & have been looking for some good metal hooks that don't cost the warth to buy. I will definitely check these out. Lots of love and yarny hugs 💗
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REVIEWING THESE!
I saw these hooks on Etsy and the pictures looked sketchy (I know Etsy has a lot of dropshippers now).
I went ahead and reverse-image-searched the Etsy listing, found a Reddit post about these hooks with links to both your review and the AliExpress listing. I wouldn't have trusted them enough without that, so thank you so much!
And thank you, Redditors for directing me here!
Toni, thank you for being an inspiration. In December I inherited a project from my grandmother and it includes Tunisian crochet and cross stitch on said Tunisian. Your videos helped me so much in understanding the pattern from grandma. Thank you for helping connect me to her through this wonderful craft.
A fellow crocheter recommended these to me yesterday! I ordered them last night before they went on backorder. And today I got your email for the review!!!! I'm so glad I took the leap of faith!
This makes me ECSTATICALLY happy!!! I've been waiting & praying for metal tunisian crochet hooks that aren't hella expensive. I love Denise Love2Crochet ... the only downside is they aren't metal. This review is incredibly helpful, TYSM Toni!!! I already jumped to the link & ordered a set. I think this set will tick all the boxes for me. I will still use my Denise set because I love them but this new set is destined to get some mileage 😂
I cannot tell you how much I love your reviews. And when you find something you like? Wow. This was great. Thank you!!!
These hooks are now on a pre-order status and mine will ship out april 30th. I can wait. I can only imagine what this seller is thinking right now.
I literally JUST got them delivered, I'm so happy to know I didn't waste my money! I started Tunisian crochet after getting your book for secret Santa and already made the scarf!
I just received them. I ordered them the moment i watched this video when it came out. They were out of stock at the moment, but they got back in stock and was shipped a week or so ago and arrived today. I opened them up and OH MY GOD THE SMELL! and just like Tony in this video i proceed to smell them 3 or 4 more times. I took the hooks and cables out, ripped the zipper out of the case and proceed throwing away the case and a big yellow tab the hooks were on. I put the hooks in a different pouch and i am a happy clam. They are great, smooth, not too heavy not too light. the allow they are made of is very interesting, it feels like its not just one metal. the cables are SWIVEL which is awesome. unfortunately they do not fit any of my other interchangeable hooks or needles but it doesnt matter cause there are plenty of cables of different length so its self sufficient. overall pretty happy!
I would like to buy these too! Do they have an extender so you can join the cables to make something longer than 100cm?
Hi Toni I am so glad that you did this review. I love metal hooks the most along with a sleek bamboo as long as the heads are pointy. I will have to save for these as they are almost $70.00 Canadian but will be worth the wait!
I have wooden hooks already, and now you MADE me buy metal hooks as well. This set looks great, they have your seal of approval, and are so reasonably priced. So now my order has been placed.
I am so glad to see that you reviewed these. I have been wanting metal tunisian hooks but could not really find ones that I can afford.Since I seen that you hinted that you were developing a set I was going to wait. But I think that I will be getting these soon! Thank you Toni for showing us these hooks!
I bought these hooks a couple of months ago. They are superb. I have even come to love the funny brown case which slips neatly into my crochet bag. Scarcely a day has gone by without using them, all my other tunisian hooks are in semi retirement.
I was a bit wary about Ali Express but have had no problems with extra purchases. I tend to use Paypal for new sites.
Thank you for all your great resources on tunisian crochet. I love it.
Miffy
I’ve been dying for this! Thanks Toni! You’re simply the absolute best.
I just order mine. Thank you. Can't wait to see your hooks when they come out. You are AMAZING.
When did you order the hooks? I tried to use the link but it is only pre-order but was not able to pre-order.
These hook are AMAZING!!!!! I bought many expensive sets. Lantern moon included. Nothing like these. They are 10 out of 10. I LOVE THEM
It never ceases to amaze me when you say size 7 tunisian crochet hooks are difficult to find when my first tunisian crochet hook was a metal size 7 and I found it on the spanish equivalent of a dollar store for a euro. It is one of those that look like a knitting needle with a crochet head but still... It also crochets super good, it's the one I learned tinisian crochet with (with your videos so thank you for that).
As for the hooks, I would totally buy them, I don't have the budget to buy a full set so I will probably end up buying this.
Did she say size 7 -- or 7 mm? Because in the US a size 7 is a 4.25 mm or 4.5 mm hook, also called a G hook. It's so confusing. 7 mm is the size that's almost impossible to find. It's also sometimes called an L hook (and sometimes it has no letter designation). I think we should all just use the actual size in millimeters, but I guess there are still a lot of old patterns floating around out there which use the old numbering system. (And by the way, why are 11 mm hooks hard to find, also? 🤔)
Yay !! Mine arrived today !! They are fabulous... I'll definitely allow myself to be influenced by you again.
It's the perfect portable set for teaching and travel. Beautifully smooth, sharp & shiny !! ⭐⭐⭐
One con you didn't mention is actually the nickel plating! I sadly wouldn't be able to use these, I get red and itchy from just a couple hours of cheap jewelry I don't want to imagine how my hands would feel after a crochet session with these 💀
Ali Express has been around for YEARS!!! Way longer than Temu or Shein. Many vendors have ordered products from them to resell through their own stores for a long time. I think most vendors are pleased with their products, that's why they are still around. Might have to try these though. I have a plastic set from Denise Interchangeable Crochet Hooks that are ok... but I do like the feel of metal for Tunsian. Thanks for the review!
I actually just bought these off of Amazon at the same time I bought the clover hooks. I like the clover hooks well enough, and they will be good for more slick yarns. But man. When I tried these, I fell in love. Even my fiancee loves me. They are 9/10 for me as well.
Love your honest reviews!!! Because I now can afford to get those hooks, I already have your pattern book and I got my yarn!!! Yay!!! Thank you :)
Also! Girl! The feel of a hook that can purl smoothly! 😱
11:37 I paused right here, went straight to Coco Knits website and ordered that adorable hook gauge! Ahh, there we go. Now I can watch the rest of the video. 😊
9:48 - Toni falling in love with these hooks
I am just so happy to see a 3 and 4 mm tunisian crochet hoook. the only ones I can find start at 5mm so that is a win in my book already!
I’m so excited to try these. I started Tunisian in November after finding your channel and I’m HOOKED!!
I just bought them and am now looking forward to receiving them. I love my we crochet ones but I have been looking for metal hooks. Can’t wait for them now thanks for the feedback back. ❤
I ordered this set of Tunisian hooks as soon as I finished watching this. Lo and behold, they arrived TODAY. They were extremely well packaged, and I don’t think they smell terrible. The hooks look very well made. Thanks for the great review, Toni! I’m look forward to trying them out.
The thumbnail got me on this one! The face you are making is GOLDEN!😂😂😂
Got my set today and let me tell ya... I'm in love! You were so right... they "feel like butta" and they flow through the yarn stitches like butta. I'm on a budget, so I ordered some hook grips so I can use these hooks (without the cords of course) just like I would regular crochet hooks. Thank you so much for doing this review!!!
I’ve been using these since they arrived. The hooks are especially easy to use. The yarn flows over them! I’m so glad I ordered them immediately. I love the length and weight.
I have a lovely set of the Knittter's Pride Dreamz hooks (recommended by Toni) but what I wanted was metal from the get-go. And swivel cords that are not plastic???? Placed my order as soon as I finished the video. Can't wait to get these! This store is going to be shipping out a LOT of these hooks in the next 24 hours.
Just ordered them, and days they will be released in March. Looks like your review might have sold them out. I hope my set is as good an experience as you had. Love your reviews, thank you for being honest.
I bought them! Only because of you! They should be delivered this week! Thank you for all your videos and all your help! You are the best!!!
I just started a project, and because I hadn’t tried Tunisian crochet before, I borrowed a friend’s needles. Having a little stress with them and was wondering if metal needles were the answer. The ones I found were quite expensive. Then I saw your review. They sounded like the answer I was looking for, especially the swivel connection. I have just placed an order, and looking forward to improving my Tunisian project experience. I enjoy your style of instruction. So easy to follow. Thank you for sharing your time with me.
these hooks are AMAZING. They almost do the stitch for you and I only use them now for all my crochet, not just tunisian. I tried to use my "ergonomic" handled ones again and wow, there is no comparison. I really like the case and mine is holding up well and didn't smell at all😅. the only thing I wish they had was a stopper that fit on the end of the hooks but it is not a problem at all.
Received my set and they are great. Yes had to wait for delivery and yes the brown plastic case does smell but the hooks are wonderful. Thank you
Thank you for your honest and upfront review of this hook set!!! I appreciate your candor on the many different products that you bring to our attention!! Enjoy your string therapy and have a great day!!!
I have not ordered from Ali Express but I have ordered from Temu. I have been looking for a set of corded Tunisian hooks and these look like a go. I find that when ordering from these sites one should be really mindful of the dimensions that are given. Also if you are ordering yarn or thread the weight is not always given so you may end up with a lighter weight than you were expecting. This recently happend with some cotton thread I recently ordered. It was lighter than a size 10 so I doubled it and it works just fine. I could have used it as a single strand but I wanted a heavier weight for the project. So just use caution an you should be good.👍
I think that’s what I’ve been missing. More metal in my life. Thx for always looking out for your people. 💕
Just got these hooks (from Temu) because I am just learning Tunisian crochet and was really struggling with the wood/bamboo hooks. Well, these are a complete game changer! I love them so much. Thank you so much for your review. ❤
I've been getting into crochet the last few weeks and while I'm trying not to follow my every impulse to buy a lot of stuff, your videos have me so hyped. They've been so good for learning technique and for helping me decide what I SHOULD invest in. You're so charming, your editing is so effective, your teaching is wonderful. You rock. A++
I just ordered these, I'm so excited for them to arrive so my Tunisian style projects can get longer than 4 inches! I was very tempted, it looks like they're doing a new version that's GOLD and you can get it in what looks like a much nicer package.. but I don't have the cash or the joint stability to mess around if the coating makes the hooks more resistant. Maybe if I come into a windfall I'll upgrade. :D
I’d never heard of AliExpress until I saw this video. I just ordered the same set today and anxiously awaiting my delivery AND your Tunisian crochet book. Oh - and I scored the hook set for under $30!!!
I have the Clover Takumi set and I love it. I also have three sizes of the long Afghan hooks that I purchased years ago and used to make an Afghan for my mother back in the 80's and a few other things. After joining TLYC I thought I would reintroduce myself to the craft of Tunisian crochet. So, I purchased the Takumi set after seeing your review. But I am very careful with them since they are wooden. But I just placed my order for these and very excited for them to get here. Thank you, Toni, for your review. Love being in the family of TL Yarn Crafters!!!
Just what I’ve been looking for…thank you.
I love that you did this review. I just ordered 😊. I love that they are metal, I love the color, the price and is everything and your review sold the product.
Thanks for your review. I haven't bought from Ali Express before, but I have just ordered some. I purchased with a prepaid card. Thanks for the heads up.
I would LOVE to get these. I don't like wood hooks and the Denise ones bother me with their overall shortness so I never feel like I can grip them as easily. Thanks for this great review, Toni!
Just received these after I saw your review and you are absolutely correct about these hooks. Thank you for sharing.
I ummed & ahhhed for a bit after watching this as I have a denise set but went for it & I'm not disappointed. Thank you for reviewing these
Ordered my set!! Probably not going to get them til April or May but I’m excited to finally have metal hooks for a good price.
I love love love my set. They also fit perfectly in my Black Purl Magic Tool Binder! Thank you so much for reviewing them.
I haveneen looking for a metal set, but I didn't want to spend a lot. Although I have been tunsisan crocheting for years, I have recently been doing it a lot lately. In fact, I am currently making the Zuri Blanket from Knitter Knotter. Thanks for the heads up. the order is on the way!!
Those look absolutely so comfortable.
Ok you may have tried this, but I bought water pens for watercolor from ali express and it turns out they twist in the opposite direction. It felt weird and I thought the caps didnt fit but just had to go left to tight and right to loose, in steady of lefty loosy righty tighty lol if that makes sense. worth a try. Loved this episode! I was so surprised they worked so well for you, so cool! Thank you!
I literally just pre-ordered the set after watching this review. According to aliexpress it will ship out in 79 days.
Same here. Just pre-ordered and it says 78 days. I just hope that the new manufacturing will be of the same quality that Tony got :)
Me too. 78 days
Just received my kit of the new batch today (April 6th) and they are exactly the same as the one shown by Toni… minus the smell 😂!
Thank you for this. I’ve been looking for an affordable alternative for metal hooks.
I just bought your tunisian crochet handbook and a set of clover tunisian hooks! You've ignited my cro-jo
Holy smokes. If I don't get the Ginger set for Christmas, I'm definitely ordering these in the New Year. I highly prefer metal hooks with sharp, inline hooks. These look like exactly what I've been looking for right in my price range.
I purchased these soley because of your review. I have bamboo and am thinking maybe that is why TCrochet is so hard for me. Received my hooks yesterday after the initial delay with backorder which was fine - They actually arrived earlier than they said. Everything looks good, all supplies promised were received. Looking forward to giving them a whirl !
OMG! My set arrived yesterday and I'm IN LOVE! ❤ I've already done 2 washcloths (adapted from knitting patterns even 😂). I have big plans for these babies! Thank you so much for the recommendation and video reaction. I was totally influenced 😅
Just preordered a set, can’t wait for them to arrive. I just started learning Crochet, I can’t wait to get into Tunisian Crochet ❤
Thank you, Toni, for your quality reviews. They have helped me know what to look for when choosing Tunisian hooks, especially.
I don’t know Tunisian crochet; but I am about to learn! Attending one of your workshops in Chicago next month! I think I will order these hooks for a start. I can justify the cost in my head!❤
I’m so happy you gave these a 9 hook rating. I just ordered them & I’m really excited to give them a go. The mindful cords didn’t fit but maybe the cords from the Clover Takumi set will fit on these metal hooks. Thanks for giving a great review Toni. Now I’m confident my $50 wasn’t a waste of money.
I ordered mine in January, right after watching this video, but they didn't arrive until April! They did say that they weren't shipping right away, so they were honest - don't know if that was because of some kind of re-order situation, but... That said, they are every bit as nice quality as the ones Toni is showing. Wow!
I like that this set comes with the larger sizes too
I think these are a wonderful option for beginning Tunisian crocheters or people like me who live on a fixed income and need more affordable options. I’m definitely going to order.
I stay away from those Chinese warehouses. I do Tunisian on afghan hooks and been wanting to expand but knitter's pride is a bit pricy to try something but these all the features I could need and I love metal hooks. Just bought them thanks.
I trust you review and I'm going to try these out. I have the Sewrella set and have been enjoying them. These have a couple of extra sizes, especially looking forward to the 7mm and 10mm. Can't wait to get my hooks on these hooks!😊
I ordered the clover takumi set and am now eyeing these. Thanks, Toni!!
I placed my order today for the aliexpress Tunisian hook set. I’m very excited and cannot wait to get them. I will keep you posted on how I like or dislike them.
Thank you so much for all that you do. I always enjoy your tutorials and chats.
I've just started looking at your tunisian crochet tutorials and I'm going to need hooks! :) Thank you for the review
You make the unveiling such a treat, alas I already have the silver nickel plated one's.....maybe I will go back and get the gold, 😉
I love metal hooks. I may be ordering these. I’m looking forward to seeing your Tunisian hooks❤️😊