So glad you all are enjoying the video! I mentioned Knitter's Pride Mindful cords a few times. They're swivel cords with an extra smooth coating and they work for all Knitter's Pride and KnitPro tools. Take a look at them here - amzn.to/3GuA36q
I got all the set for Mindful as they will work on the Lykke and Vickie Howell equal. I LOVE these cords, not only because they swivel but you DO NOT have to boil the cords.
I'm excited to see how your hooks end up!! As Queen of Tunisian crochet they will no doubt be AMAZING! My dream set is metal. Always metal! I feel like they glide better and I feel more confident they won't accidently break.
I would love a short 2 or 3 inch cable so I could do small projects with my interchangeable set, instead of 12” hook, without the full length cord swinging around and getting in the way.
Wow! Your own line of hooks! Excellent!! I like a pointy hybrid hook, swivel cords, longer bodied for my hands, metal with a little thumb rest, sizes above 8mm. The smaller sizes are useless. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!!😊
I like making shawls and I have Fingering sized yarn, so having at least sizes 3.5 to 12 mm would be great. To just go with big sizes seems unfair for little yarn users like me that are new to Tunisian crochet. Just a thought, her set should be all inclusive, not only for larger hooks sizes…
Hey Toni, congrats on the Tunisian hooks collab! I'm excited to see what you come up with! My ideal Tunisian hooks/hooksets are: 1. Metal with a slight thumb rest and pointy heads 2. Swivel cords with no tool to attach 3. Short, medium, long, and extra long cords for bigger blanket projects 4. Metric and standard US sizing on the handle 5. Longer handles 6. All hooks are a metallic color and all the same color in a set (I hate multicolored hooks in a set) 7. Sizes 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 10+ 8. The case I would like to be zip-up just so I don't lose hooks if the case ever got knocked off the end table/couch or fell out of my bag 9. Enough room in the case for the cords, stoppers, stitch markers, and scissors
The gasp I let out when you said you are designing your own set! So exciting! My ideal set would go up to 10mm for sure, because I love working with chunky yarn. I prefer wood or bamboo over plastic and I haven’t tried metal yet because of cost. Please have a zip up style case! The roll and tie up types are annoying 😂 Can’t wait to see what you create!
Yay! 🎉 My ideal Tunisian set: 1. Made out of metal. 2. Includes sizes 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm, 8mm. 3. THUMB REST. 4. Swivel cords that don't require a tool. 5. Pretty - we all love aesthetics!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who needs 4 mm hooks for Tunisian crochet. Also, I'm convinced that I need to experiment with one of the non-existant 9.5 mm hooks for all sorts of projects especially when holding thicker yarns double.
OMG I already can't wait for these hooks! I have been on the struggle bus finding Tunisian hooks I love. My ideal set would be metal, swivel cords only, no tool needed, pointy heads, and includes larger sizes. I agree with other folks - I'll never use the smaller sizes! I like both zip and roll cases, but definitely something that can be spot washed or is dark in color to help hide dirt!
Congratulations, Toni!! 🎉 My ideal Tunisian set: -Have the basic set come with the larger sizes and not the smaller ones. Way more people need an 8 mm, 10 mm, and a 12 or 15 mm than will ever need a 3.5mm! This is my pet peeve with most sets - including a ton of sizes people don't need and lacking the sizes we need for anything above a basic worsted, sigh. -Cords that swivel, don't require a key, and are flexible enough not to whack me without being floppy like the Chiaogoo plastic tubing. Also important for there to be a smooth glide in both directions at the point where the cord and hook meet instead of a "kink" -I don't get to TC as much as I'd like due to the unpadded straight hooks causing hand pain, so anything you can do for ergonomics - thumb rest, little bit longer length for those of us with bigger hands, anything - would be huge -I'm sure I'm in the minority on this one, but I actually find bamboo much easier on my hands than metal, so I'd prefer smooth bamboo/wood. Hopefully that might also help keep costs down a little? -Zippered case with a durable plastic/leather-like finish - I'm always scared my Clover items are going to fall out! Would also love an extra pocket for stitch markers, a little pair of scissors, needle, etc.
She worded hers much better than I did. So I say DITTO! 🎉🎉🎉 😂😂😂 I have been brain dead. Our family (really mine, but whatever) dog has had 3 surgeries since October 24th for grade 3 hip dysplasia and my husband had reverse shoulder replacement surgery after losing his balance and falling in the middle of the night on the way to the bathroom. He claims someone moves the bathroom door. 😮😂😂😂 Just kidding. So anyway,y life has been one very long week, day....month, hour?, ah hell, I don't know anymore.... Lol I really hope 2024 is much, much better.
@@TLYarnCrafts Thank YOU for making these kinds of videos, because I never understood why certain hooks made my hands hurt until watching a video where you were measuring the length of your hooks! I think my hands are about the same size as yours, and watching you explain why it was uncomfortable to have a short hook hit in certain spots was a lightbulb moment for me. Excited to see whatever you come out with - even if it doesn't 100 percent meet my personal ideals I'm sure it's going to be very thoughtful and well-designed.
So exciting!! Honestly my dream tunisian crochet hooks would be something as smooth as the tulip etimo reds brushed aluminum with a swivel cord. I also absolutely adore the lantern moon case because I store notions in that case for travel and having a zipper really makes a difference! Size wise I feel starting from 5 and going up to 12s even would be great (but might just be me because my tension leans to the tighter side) I can't wait to see what you come up with!!
Hey babes! Thank yall so much for this feedback and keep 👏 it 👏 coming 👏 I'm still in in the beginning phases of developing these hooks and it looks like it's gonna take a whiiiiiiiiile to get the product exactly how I want it. But I'm tallying these requests (especially the desire to have the hooks available individually) and will keep you posted on development milestones. Thanks for helping me live my daydream. I love yall so much!! xoxo
OMG Ms. Toni....if your Tunisian Crochet hooks will be anything like your fabulous Happy Place yarn collab with Hobbii...I AM HERE FOR IT!!! Even though I've been crocheting for over 40 years, you introduced me to Tunisian and I am in love. I have a few of the hooks that you also own but my holy grail hands down I would shell out some serious $$ cash for would be some METAL INTERCHANGEABLE hooks. I do prefer a slightly pointier hook head, aka Knitter's pride, but I digress. I typically use sizes 5-10 and I do have a size 7. So would be ecstatic to see one of those in metal. Thank you for another great review.
Totally agree and I would add embossed size and thumb rest. The case should be sturdy but flexible, lots of pockets, and I would say the outside should be in a material that's wipeable and easy to keep clean. One more thought, if at all possible under 100 dollars. If not then under $150 please. Thanks for taking our input Toni!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
I just got my new double head tunisian hook for crochet in rounds, the feelings of 'playing with new toy' is so awesome that will love to having more by windowshoping what hooks Toni is choose to present 😄
Good on you Toni! I've often wondered about some hook designs and even questioned if anyone who actually had vast crochet experience was even consulted. You were the person who reignited my love of Tunisian crochet. Hadn't done it in years and went back to it because of you! My ideal Tunisian hooks would be either a Clover Amour or Tulip Etimo Red style hook (with that smoothness) with pointier heads, super-flexible swivel cords in various lengths that did not require a key and good connectors and stoppers and with absolutely flawless quality in sizes from 4mm to 15mm and a quality case. If that set met all those expectations, I would spring for them regardless of price. Forgot two things, a well-placed thumb rest and all hook sizes must come in sets of two to facilitate cro-hooking/cro-knitting. Am I asking for too much here?
One thing to clarify about the Knitters Pride / Knit Pro interchangeables in case it wasn’t clear in the video: you can separately purchase the Knitters Pride Mindful swivel cords that are available within their knitting collection. The cords are coated steel, incredibly light and flexible, non-kinking, and they are inexpensive. All knitters Pride cords are interchangeable across the brand and are available in any length you might need, coming with stoppers included. So good!! Great video as always!!
As my late husband would say, "That's a lot of hooks." I love that there are so many different types of Tunisian crochet hooks. If it were up to me, I would definitely make the hooks at least 8" long. Not just for the women with bigger hands but I find it gives a better range of motion and for those of us who have arthritis in our fingers it isn't as difficult to move the hook. Definitely a thumb rest. Pointy hybrid hook, swivel cords. I agree with everything you said you wanted. Shoot for the stars!
Hook suggestion: 1 - Must have a swivel cords …light weight but strong 2 - No took needed for lock or easy secure locking connection for swivel cords. Also make sure the connection spot is smooth- no catching/dragging of yarn 3 - Smooth finish on hook - NO drag 4 - Make the hooks pretty- I love bright colors but a deep wood stain is nice too 5 - DO NOT have any raised embossing on the hook. I love my Clover Amoure Hooks (yes I know they aren’t Tunisian) but they have a raised embossing that irritates my fingers 6 - ChouiGoo has a great case for their sets, pocket for each size (with sizing listed in spot) place for cords and separate spot for notions. 7 - case should zipper around to secure needles & things inside 8 - do multiple sets - mini set (smaller sizes), large set (larger sizes) and full set (small sizes and large sizes) and the Toni set (all your must have sizes )all with cords & a scissors maybe cute Toni only stitch markers 9 - Make the sets affordable!!!!! 10 - Pointy pointy pointy heads!!!! 11 - thumb rest 12 - larger hook for larger hands 13 - ergonomic
Definitely congratulations on your new venture! My ideal set would be metal, pointy, with a hybrid hook and swivel cords. Larger hook sizes and anything ergonomic would be helpful.
Congratulations!! Please include a size 7!! And all bigger sizes;maybe start from 6 and up, pointed head with swivel cords. That would be a dream set 💕
Congratulations, Toni! I'm so happy for you! But my ideal Tunisian crochet set would be made out of either a steel or aluminum. It would include sizes from 2.0 all the way up to a 20. They would have pointy heads because the rounded heads do suck. They would be looooong hooks! So that if I needed to add a cord, I'd add a small cord, but not so much a long cord. It would have a finger rest. More for arthritis. Something comfortable for my hands. The cord would be swivel and a screw in. No keys! Wood stoppers at the end of the cords. The case would be in a hard shell case with velvet lining. Complete with notions and a pair of unicorn scissors. Unicorns are just cool and colorful. I'd have a colorful set, too. Purple, teal, green, and blue. Unicorn colors. Sparkle, too. That would be my ultimate Tunisian crochet set.
That is amazing!!! I would recommend a thumb rest, wood, deep etching on the hook that is visible and a case that has tools needed to finish the perfect piece❤
Congratulations on your future launch dearest Toni! That's amazing and I am so thrilled for you. I would LOVE to see a two part set from you, like a beginners set that won't break the bank with more traditional sizes you see in most sets, and then a magical Toni set (lol) that has all the works and things you've always wanted to see in a Tunisian full set! With your love of good cords, I just know whatever you come out with, it's going to be a dream to work with! Much love! -S.
Congratulations🎉 🎉🎉 How soon can we pre-order???😂 Dream set would be the equivalent of the Prym Ergonomic Crochet Hooks but Tunisian. Both the hook style and ergonomic handle are great!
I would love a set which starts at a 4mm and goes up to an 8mm or 10mm - most sets start at a 3mm or 3.5mm - neither of which I use. I also want metal. My favourite knitting needles are the KnitPro Zing, which are the metallic coloured needles with plain silver ends. Also, KnitPro don't seem to do some of the important intermediate sizes such as 5.5mm and 6.5mm - both of which are essential if you use an Aran yarn (4 weight). And needless to say, you need to include the swivel cords as standard! I'm just looking for the turquoise 'Mindfulness' swivel or purple swivel by KnitPro in a 40cm so I can use them on sleeves (I currently only have long swivel cables which I use for kitting jumpers in the round).
Oh wow. I know your hooks will be the best. I would love metal with a thumb rest. Swivel cords. And a nice pointy head. Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with. Oh almost forgot the case. A nice slightly padded zippered case with cord storage and accessories pouch. And if I was asking for the moon a reinforced slot for scissors.
HI, DON'T KNOW HOW LONG IT'LL BE. I THINK I WILL WAIT. BUT, I THINK YOUR DESIGN SHOULD BE A REASONABLE PRICE WITH ERGONOMIC GRIP HANDLES, METAL HOOKS LIKE CLOVER ERGONOMIC CROCHET HOOKS. (WHICH ARE MY FAVORITE), DIFFERENT COLORS TO IDENTIFY THE SIZE, EASY LOOSE CORD, AND EASY GRIP SO YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS DON'T CRAMP UP. THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND DESIGNING YOUR OWN. GOING TO BE BEAUTIFUL.
Surgical steel metal Work with my chiaogoo Swiv360 metal cables (I also hate bad cables lol) Thumb rest Long enough so I can use them without a cable if I want to
I wish there were aluminium hooks with different colours and thumb rests with stamped (indented) metric sizing. Attaching the cord should not need a key and the swivel cord should not have a memory. I HATE very pointy heads as much as really round ones, and deep sharp lips like Susan Bates standard hooks. The only hooks I want to use are hybrid ones! I like my zipped hook case that came with the cheapest standard hook set I found in Amazon. I only wish it had pockets for stitch markers, measuring tape and my small emroidery scissors and tape - and, of course, cords if it was a case for Tunisian hooks. I live in a warm country most of the time, so the thickest yarn I generally use is lightweight 3, and even that one becomes too hot to to hold in a lap for a long time. Sports and sock weight yarns in natural fibres are more of my thing, so I don't mind at all if a set comes with some smaller sizes - but I know I'm a minority.
I would ask for something along the line of the Dyak Craft hooks with swivel cords in at least 3 different sizes. I personally do not like a thumb rest on my Tunisian hooks. I do a lot of in the round, so either a set of 2 of each hook with a connector to make a double ended hook, or a set of metal double ended hooks with a more pointed head. The Addi hooks are too rounded. Also, make them beautiful to look at. I have the knit pro gingers and the lantern moon. They are stunning to look at as well use. My Lantern Moon cords as coated metal that swivel. I have no complaints using them. Congrats on this new project for you!🎉
So exciting! A dream set would be brushed aluminium, interchangable swivel cords, and larger sizes. A pointed head would be good, but no so pointy it will stab through my finger or take out an eye! Love your reviews Toni, so helpful.
My bf bought me the ChiaoGoo hook set for valentines day about 2 years ago - I knew nothing about tunisian, he just knew I wanted to learn, so he researched and bought me the best set he could find according to tunisian crochet artists :) best guy ever!
That's a lot of hook sets, and CONGRATS on your collab! I hope to buy your new tunisian hook set once it gets released! I actually got the tulip carry t tunisian crochet hook set for just shy of 85 dollars which is SUCH A STEAL from a seller in Vietnam! I love this set so much because of the swivel cords, and this was the first set that caught my eye when watching Ms. Toni's first Tunisian crochet set reviews. What an Ideal tunisian crochet hook set should have: - Wooden or metal hooks with a hybrid shape (more or less inline) - Swivel hooks (they should be a standard by now🥲) - larger hook sizes to accommodate for curling and thicker yarns - a nice case that is sleek yet fashionable and functional (protects the hooks) - some notions such as tapestry needles and a gauge
Yay! I recently restarted my Tunisian crochet adventures, with a Denise set, I got 2 sets of the larger Love2Crochet brights, because I love making hats with double ended tools. I already want to get another, non-plastic set, so I will hold out for yours! The plastic works fine for natural fibers, but if the material is the same as the knitting needle, acrylic yarn will be a literal drag. My dream set of Tunisian hooks will have swivel cords that snap in like the Denise, a comfy thumb rest, pointed but not dangerously sharp heads, and will not be made of plastic. Between metal and wood, I want both, I love the warmth of wood and it is possible these days to get fairly smooth surfaces, but metal tends to be smoother for me in knitting tools. I have tiny hands, so the Denise set is ok in that respect, but slightly longer would probably be nicer even for me. Definitely need longer for normal-handed folks LOL. I have not compared length from throat to chin so I will need ot rely on people who have. Tulip is my favorite brand of standard crochet hooks, but the embossed sizes irritate the skin on my pinky finger. I will be getting out my dremel to smooth those off as soon as I get around to it. Having the letters and numbers sunk into the hook rather than standing proud of the surface is much more comfortable for me.
Hi Toni, your video leaves waves between crocheters and knitters alike; I am a knitter and hoping for achieving some crocheting skills ( through your helpful and enthusiastic teaching); Your first and already much awaited collection Tonisian, is already in the waiting basket for me- what I imagine: colorful , quality and smoothness of the hook with a chiaogoo pointed tip, swivel cord, thumb rest, a zipped case . Also, checking through the sites recommended, of course the Australian boutique stood out, I am Australian by the way, the colors used by those folks scream Art; Maybe is too much to ask if you may endeavour to do some cubic ones also? -I use the cubic Knitpro for knitting and is extremely relaxing for the hands; With all these said, I enjoy your video and I will start viewing all other in your name!
Great reviews! Something I'd point out about the KnitPro hooks is that it was the only brand I could find (at the time I was looking a couple years ago) that makes a 7.0mm tunisian hook, which is super hard to find, and being someone who crochet's on the tighter side having a 7.0mm to use when I need to size up has been great. Sometimes 6.5 wasn't enough and an 8.0 was too much. And I agree with others that sets for tunisian should be larger sizes as standard.
Great video thank you! In future can you put a little more focus on showing the hook heads close up and from all angles? I’m super picky about the shape and taper.
I literally cannot wait for your line of Tunisian hooks to come out! No plastic, Smooth as "butta" Pointy hook, swivel cords, and including large sizes 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm would be fabulous!. LOVE your videos! ❤🦋
Thanks Toni!!! These are some really beautiful sets! Congratulations on your design project collab!!! Here are some things I'd look for in a Tunisian set: - Swivel cord (interchangeable for storage) - Gorgeous gorgeous look (I think wood or bamboo is the prettiest but I also like brushed aluminum) with a gorgeous gorgeous carrying case - Long hook handle in addition to the cord - I used to be a tapered hook girlie...... but now I'm an in-line hook girlie.... :~) And the sharp points look stunning! - I haven't noticed whether a lack of thumb rest bothers me when I'm doing Tunisian crochet; most of my Tunisian hooks don't have thumb rests. You'd know better than me! - I love having the option to go up to larger hook sizes but I'll advocate for small sizes too; I'm in my lace era
Tony, as you know . . .We love you girl! YOU KNOW we'll be here to support you. 🤩 How exciting! Just let them know that we are capable of breaking Lion Brand, Hobbi can *NOT* keep up with us (still bitter about them being out of stock . . . during Xmas buying season!). So, make sure they make enough for us! I know you are going to come up with something amazing because you ACTUALLY use tunisian crochets. *There is NO ONE better positioned to do this than you!!!!* I am sure most of the hooks in the market are designed by people that never knit. I would love something that is long enough (as you said), with a pointy tip (as you said), with a thumb rest (as you said), in gorgeous colors (as I know you will do!). I don't know who the heck needs a 3.0mm hook? Why not the larger sizes so I can use chunkier yarn, give me a 10, 12, 14 mm!!! (or option to add on for those that do big blankets!) I find myself going into much larger sizes as it really prevents my shoulder from hurting. I would love it if they had swivel cords like the Mindful swivel cords. I think what will make or break will be how smooth and well they glide. Please don't give us a huge heavy stopper at end. There is no need! And, above all, I would LOVE something that has the size somewhere embossed in LARGE print for old ladies with bad eyes like me. Also, I would love a way not to have a key. I hate having to use a key because I lose them all the time. I don't like the Denise system and they cord has come undone a few times. The cherry on top would be if they are compatible with the Mindful Swivel cords. And, cord large enough to knit a nice wide blanket on the bias!!!!! We are talking HUGE. I want a way to join cords perhaps, but not have them come apart. Just a small wish list. LOL ! ! ! A 7mm please! Also, I buy MULTIPLE hooks to leave with multiple projects. Allow me to buy specific singles to add to my kit (I have 5 6.5mm hooks!). The case should have a few extra empty spaces to put my extra duplicate hooks . . . or super chuncky large add on sizes. We are here EAGERLY waiting for you to design the perfect set of hooks. YOU GOT THIS ! ! ! :) 😄😍🤩
Wow!! I'm so psyched you are doing your own Tunisian hooks!! Price point between $50-80 for the set, sizes 4-12 mm, looking for aluminum/metal, bamboo, swivel cords, interchangeable, etched sizes, boye point, thumb rest, at least 5 in long. I hope you get to produce something amazing!! So excited to see what comes of this project for you!!
Hooray, Toni, this is excellent news!!!!! For Tunisian, I would want a metal interchangeable set with pretty, coordinated, but a different color for each hook. Or if they are all the same color, rose gold. Same for a regular set just w/o cables. Each set with pointed heads and a case that shows off a particular favorite theme/or fave colors of yours. Really looking fwd to seeing what you come up with. ❤ And I chuckled when you said you were “in cahoots.” That phrase always makes me smile for some reason😀 So cute!
That's so exciting!! We already know the cords will be amazing 🥳 I'd love ones that work well with acrylic yarn. I have the Clover set and they feel draggy with acrylic sometimes. The polished wood like the Knitter's Pride colorful set is nice but I'd love to see metal with a finish similar to the Clover Amor standard hooks. Size indicators that don't rub off. I can't wait to see what you come up with!! 💗
Woohoo! Congrats! I would love to see heads like the Lykke,swivel cords, small stoppers (maybe a ball)and metal material. Oh, and also I love the Lykke set that offers stoppers to make the Tunisian hooks become regular crochet hooks- so versatile and very cost-effective!
I can’t wait for your own hooks! ❤ I have never bought a set of Tunisian hooks because of the price. I absolutely love Chiagoo’s single swivel hooks. I love the bamboo and the swivel hook doesn’t come off. So I love that! I haven’t had the need to buy more than 1 because I pretty much stick to the same yarn weight.
Thanks so much for the fabulous review! I always love your reviews, and I am blown away by how many Tunisian crochet hook options there are now. Congratulations on designing your own hooks! To be honest, after Happy Place, I had a feeling your own TC hooks would be next up - it's just such a perfect match for you ;) Now, on to my dream hooks: - Affordable. Sadly, I can't buy most of the hooks you reviewed, even though I'd love to. I got a Denise set on sale last year, and I'm sticking with those for the foreseeable future, but I'd love to try another set (something under $100 would be amazing, even if it's only a few times a year on sale.) - Swivel cords. - Keyless cords. - Each hook a different color (or at least alternating colors.) That makes it so much easier to grab the right one! - Thumb rests (but I can't imagine you'd design a hook without thumb rests!) - Up to at least 12mm or higher. I'm frustrated by sets that only go up to 8mm. Also, it should include 7mm (why don't more sets include this useful size?) - Clover Amour style hook heads, but maybe a bit pointier. I know that you probably can't copy them, but I LOVE my Clover Amours - they're the perfect mix of tapered/in-line. So many TC hooks are too tapered or too in-line, and the throat is too shallow. - I'd love metal (again, the Clover Amours did it right) but my second choice would be a very smooth, lightweight plastic that doesn't drag (like the Denise hooks.) - The option to buy a second set of hooks only (no cords or notions) for a cheaper price for Tunisian crochet in the round (like the new WeCrochet hooks offer.) Or simply selling a version with two of each hook size, like Denise offers. - For me, the case is the least important so if it affects price, I'd be happy with something less than stellar. But if possible, I love the colorful cloth cases that Denise has on their website and would love something like that. A second choice would be something like the case your Tulips are in. Compact, simple zipper, etc. I definitely don't like the cheap, clear, hard-to-snap plastic cases that I've seen with KnitPro and a few others. Good luck with your new endeavor! I hope the new hooks are everything you've ever wanted in a Tunisian crochet hook!
Answering your question about ideal traditional crochet hooks separately here. If you could fuse the length and bigger barrel size of Pryms with the smooth glide and padded handle of Clover Amours, I'd be in heaven. And I think a bigger and bigger proportion of crocheters pay attention to hook ergonomics now, so there's definitely a market willing to pay more for good hooks. (And by more I mean like $100-$200ish for a set, not like $70+ per hook - a lot of us just can't justify that much on one hook, especially if we use multiple sizes!)
Very helpful video. On your recommendation a few months back I got a set of the aliexpress Tunisian hooks. Excellent set. I think we pretty much have all the same wishes/criteria for the perfect hook set. The only thing I’d add would be individual hooks to be able to add for crocheting in the round. So perhaps the case could have a couple of extra “empty” slots for extra hooks.…. while we’re dreaming….. Best of luck on this continuing endeavor! 🦋
Affordability is a big thing for me that is one reason why I have not gotten into Tunisian crochet I have crocheted for the last 45 years of my 55 years and I have only used a Tunisian hook maybe three times I do a lot of baby Afghans clothes and that sort but the Tunisian Stitch seems to take so long I truly love to watch your videos you are younger than me and I love to see younger people taking up the art of crocheting
I don´t do Tunisian crochet yet, but I bought your book (and gifted it to the friend who taught me to crochet 🙂) and plan to learn some day. I'm glad I haven't purchased any Tunisian hook sets yet as I will certainly wait till your set debuts. I prefer metal hooks (and needles: I'm more a knitter than a crocheter) and I like hook size info to be unobtrusive but clear on the tool. As for sizes, I work with a lot of fingering and sport weight yarn, so please don't exclude the smaller hook sizes from your set! Good luck, Toni. I am sure whatever you come up with will be a winner!
Ohh congratulations I can’t wait to get the hooks, dream hooks sizes include 10mm and 12 mm, swivel cord no keys, case that holds it up but can be fabric. Option to buy longer cords for sweaters blankets, etc. Metal and easy to grip with a smooth edge and slip
Awesome. Brushed aluminum like clover hooks, they are butter w any fiber! Thumb rest, prefer 7” length (big hands club) 😂. Swivel cord that is easily extendable. Stopper that increases in size w hook. No fun using chunky yarn w small stopper. (Hope ‘Santa’ can deliver, lmbo)😂😂😂😅 Edit: pointy head w deep throat.
Metal hook, pointed head, size 7mm and larger, smooth cable (NOT plastic tubing😝), and long cable for blankets. Don’t bother with “snap-in” cables. Within a year or two, the connections wear down. When they release, it is always when fully-loaded at the end of the forward pass! (Bleep, censored, dirty word🤬). My preference is for a permanently-attached cable. Keys break too easily. Congratulations! I wish you every success with your new collaborative venture! Kate in Olympia, WA - 12/30/2023.
Thanks for another great video. I had to giggle, you gave the clover takumi set the only 10/10 rating. I bought 2 sets of these on Amazon for about $45 and I love them. I do agree with you that I wish they went up to a size 12 so I could them with bulkier yarns. These are my go to hooks. I also have the furls cruella hooks, but rarely use them as I broke one & furls had no replacement. They are pretty but can snap in half really easy if you crochet with a lot of tension.
OMGGGGG!!!! I’m SO STOKED!!! Eeek! I’m REMOVING others f/my wishlist, lol. I So- I’d want a pointed head. I’d love that size 7mm included in like, 4 or 5mm up to at least, 10mm WITH those sizes marked/etched in metric and CLEARLY, in a manner that won’t wear off; … interchangeable cords with adjustable toggles, - no key- that are soft and smooth (no hot water!)… Handles that are longish and are ergonomic in some way (it seems most are so uncomfortable to use)… Hooks that are in metal or resin (or BOTH as OPTIONS!!) - with no snagging…. Seriously, they also need to be aesthetically pleasing/pretty to look at and make me want to use them, you know? … I also want a NICE case (not super expensive real leather or anything), but a practical & protective case that’s streamlined and travels well (with a secure closure - zipper - and room for little notions). … Also, a REASONABLE price point…maybe an option to collect one at a time to make it less painful… and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, if they sell out fast, RESTOCK QUICKLY. Please don’t torture us if we can’t make it at the inconvenient launch time & make us wait months and months for it to happen again. … While not important, I’d love to maybe even see color combo options…like swirly resin could match up with a solid metal etc. … Another thought…perhaps have a beta group of interested crocheters TEST them before finalizing (hand is raised for that!). Jeepers! Your Jeni’s pal has SO MANY IDEAS! Eek! Fingers crossed, Toni! 😘🧶🫶🏻
Ideal tunisian set: 1. Metal hooks (I think there's a great market for this, especially since there are so few companies making them) 2. LONG hooks! No tiny, thin hooks PLEASE 3. SWIVEL CORDS!!!!! (knitters pride be damned!!!) 4. Notions/accessories! I don't understand why Tunisian sets don't come with them like knitting sets do 5. Pointed head (think Susan bates type) with a long chin (think wecrochet radiant set)
🌴☀️Hi🙋🏽♀️Toni! Question, the cords you use a lot are they the KnitPicks “Mindful” cords your referring to? I have many many Tunisian hooks & sets over 2 decades worth but the damn cords frustrate me…especially the Lykke cords (I have the copper knitting set) after all that nearly $200 spent gurl🙄. Please confirm if those are the cords so I can try those instead. p.s. thanks for always being candid as I spend ALOT of money on fiber crafts…I really trust you💐 remember BQueenCollections crochet hooks gurrrl it’s all your fault I bought like 6…I need to check up on her. Ok thanks love 💗bye☀️🌴
Love all the hooks one I’m not crazy about is the lantern moon because of the head too rounded , as for the designing of your hooks I would say like the knitters pride GINGER and with the swivel cord 😂❤💃🏾💃🏾 , congratulations. Can’t wait to see you you come up with. PS PLEASE BE EASY ON THE PRICE because I know many of us Tunisian crochet lovers like myself are on a budget 🙏🏾❤️. Thank you for sharing love your work.
Congratulations Toni!!! You are the perfect person to design Tunisian crochet hooks :) Crochet hook wish list: Aluminum or wood Some kind of interchangeable not stiff cord Etched in sizes so they don’t rub off 4mm or 5mm up to maybe a 12mm? Case - I like my Chia Goo zipper pouch, I don’t generally carry that, I transfer my hook to a notions pouch. But MAYBE include a notions pouch (perhaps as an add on????) separately from the case… SO EXCITED!!!!
You mentioned the Clover Takumi set and it reminded me that Michaels has a 50% off coupon right now... I may or may not have used it 😂 I currently use a super cheap no-name set from Amazon and had to use steel wool on all smaller sizes because the only ones that were usable were the 9mm and 10mm. The 8mm was downright horrible. Hopefully the Clover set will be better! I don't mind the big hooks as it goes faster, but if I'm going to make a shirt someday, I'll definitely want a tighter fabric that won't have holes in it.
Love this! Metal - although I do love wood too! NO PLASTIC PLEASE!! Pointy tip Swivel / flexible cords cord attachment able to take another brand of cord. Thumb rest Pretty colors Tunisian Crochet sizes - nothing under 5.5, maybe even 6 size marked on the hook Pretty - TLYarncraft styled stoppers would be super cute. Nice case
Dream set: aluminum hook, giving Susan Bates’, thumb rest, not too pointy, cords that swivel, 4.5mm-8mm is a necessity (especially 7mm), and a case that fits the set plus other crocheting Tagalongs, also hooks that are long enough to be used without the cords if being used as a travel set. Color can be whatever bc ur creative. Can’t wait to see what happens
Ahhh this is so exciting!!! My dream hooks would be: -METAL. I don't care what kind. Any sort of metal is all I could ever want. None of that "plastic for bigger sizes" nonsense. -The thumbrest sounds like a great idea, and I'd love if it were there, but I wouldn't be heartbroken if it wasn't. -Nothing smaller than 5mm, and going up as far as you'd like. In a perfect world it would also have that elusive 7mm and maybe 9mm -Swivel cords, of course. If you can basically just get the Mindful ones, that'd be perfect. -Hybrid head would be nice. Susan Bates-type inline are Too inline for me; for regular crochet I generally go for tapered Boye-style. But hybrids are nice, even when they lean towards inline. I also think hybrid would make the most amount of people happy rather than going to either extreme. (Dreamz and Ginger heads are fantastic, imo.) -Pointy, but not TOO pointy. Enough to get under the stitches and all, but not so sharp you're just stabbing yourself and splitting the yarn. Rounded point??? -I mean....if we're talking dreams, it'd be amazing if they were pretty :) but if it hit everything else they could be the plainest hooks in the world and it would be irrelevant Also, for regular crochet hooks: -Metal -Once again I think hybrid would please the most people. Like, I want tapered, but I think for a whole set, going down the middle is the best route. -Ergonomic, soft grip. And not a 10-mile-long shaft before you get to the rubber (or whatever material) like the ergonomic Susan Bates--as a pencil-gripper I just end up holding the thumbrest, and like, I could use a non-ergonomic hook to do the same thing for less money without having to deal with the extreme inline hook that traps my yarn too much, what are we doing here. Think like Clover Amour or Soft Touch, or Tulip, style handles! -Speaking of Clover.....Clover I love you but oh my god the thing where the bigger sizes are plastic instead of metal. WHY. The squeaking and the drag is so bad with plastic. So: dream hooks would have bigger sizes in metal. One project I have right now uses a 9mm hook and it was PAINFUL to finally find one (1) single metal hook. Also, I mean, again, if we're talking IDEAL, I'd want to spend a max of around 100 bucks. Much more than that gets hard to justify. At the very least, not the "close to 200" ones. Also ideal would be if they could be sold separately and not just sets! Even though I'd probably get the set :) I have no real opinions on the cases other than like, not those clear plastic ones, but you hate those anyway so I can't imagine that being a possibility lol. I guess ideal...sturdy-ish and zippered? Maybe an option to upgrade to leather? Good luck and have fun designing!!!
This was SO informative! Thank you for sharing and taking the time to post. I landed on the Clover hook set and can't wait to receive them and start working on a practice piece. If I were to have a perfect set I think they would be aluminum (no color, just silver or gold), different colored cables that swivel and each twisting to attach. Cables that will connect up to 32 inches. I would like a nice zip case (colorful design). Full set of TWELVE sizes with pointy heads which was something I didn't realize was such a MUST HAVE when starting this journey. As you noted, at least 6 inch long hook. Honestly, the Clover hook set I am waiting to receive checked all of these boxes except that they are bamboo and I'm not sure how I am going to feel about that, but you sold me on them and trusting you would not recommend and "draggy" hook. :-) Wish me luck and can't wait to see your hook set 🙂
I have not done much Tunisian but based on my crochet and knitting experience: 1. Wooden hooks are more comfortable for long sessions and just feel amazing in the hand 2. Hybrid hook style that is inline but has a smooth rounded hook area - I saw no one else mention this, Susan Bates style hooks are little more than wedge cutouts and I find to be very sharp, catch often, and don't even grab all the yarn; i have a set of hooks that has a beautifully large hook area but inline and pointy 3. Thumb rest but not necessarily flat on both sides 4. 7ish inches long and maybe even a little longer for the thicker (8mm+) hooks 4. Multiple length cords and possibly a way to connect cords for those extra big projects, I much prefer to connect regularly used cords than have a single rarely used long one 5. Possibly a swivel cord so long as there is zero catching even on thinner yarns, I have never used swivel cords but have considered them when working twisty projects 6. Zero plastic/resin hooks, they all need to die a flamy death lol, I am planning on getting standard Clover hooks set after loving the ones I tried and feel a little betrayed they only offer plastic for the over 6mm hooks 7. Zipper case with pockets for notions, I mostly use mine for storage but appreciate the simplicity and compactness 8. Lazer engraved metric sizes, US (letters) and US knitting (number) sizes would be useful but not a must have 9. Probably a given but have all the pieces (hooks, cords, stoppers, etc) purchaseable separately from the set 10. Maybe not doable but I would love to see adapters to use cords or hooks with the other major brand supplies we might have. I know most brands prefer you to be fully locked in to their tools but if I love your hook but prefer another cord I want to be able to blend the two. Dream crochet or knitting tool right there For ChiaoGoo I actually love that they have multiple cord sizes and adapters. I have the full range of needles and plan on mixing my knitting with Tunisian crochet once I have practiced enough to be familiar and if the larger hooks only had the smaller sizes they would be incompatible without the adapter. maybe an unpopular opinion but I appreciate the design process that went into the decision
Yay Toni!!! ❤️ I would say my ideal set would be aluminum/metal (I have plenty of wood!) The size range would be 4-10ish. Swivel chords and they wouldn’t need a key to lock. Would love a hard case with easy to clean material. This is so exciting! Congratulations!
1. A metal hook (ie, Susan Bates), with a thumb rest. 2. Long swivel cords. 3. Larger sizes in happy colors. 4. Sold individually not sets. I can’t use smaller hooks for Tunisian. 5. Good pointed hooks.
I am an old fashioned Afghan Crochet hooks. I got my long Afghan hooks from Webs Yarn + on the internet several years ago, for around $100 with shipping. I also have Afghan hooks from Wal Mart, and other venues locally. I started crocheting back in the 1980's. Hooks in USA Sizes F through L; from 2 mm to 8 mm in Metric sizes. Peace, Long Life, & Health to All.
I was praying you'd design your own line of hooks. I figured you would after the yarn took off. Ok ready? Metal or very hard plastic (less cost?) LONGER hook PLEEEEASE. I have a wide hand also, 7" would be perfect, pointy hook of course. Cords, I don't really care what they are made from or how they attack smoothly to the hook (but, yeah those plastic skunk smelling cords are a big NO), swivel and extendable, yes please. Sizes for hooks .... well, I use bigger ones so 5-12 would be great or just sell them individually then I would be more likely to not complain about price. The case is way down on the list, I can make my own out of blue leather with firm support so I'll trust you on that one. I don't need all the tools again except the tool for the cord. You go girl, I am so proud of you. Happy Holidays.
Hear me out, I have a not very popular request: SMALLER HOOKS. Finding Tunisian crochet hooks under 3mm is near impossible and I would so like to have hooks go to 2mm or even 1,5mm…. 🙈🙈
My Tunisian crochet hook wish list: •aluminum hooks, hybrid head, thumb rest, swivel cords with varying lengths, sizes 5.0 mm to 12.0 mm, zipper case My classic crochet hook wish list: •love everything about Clover Amour, just wish they were a tad longer!
Loved this review BUT I cannot wait for your set! My suggestions. Material that is smooth. Swivel no-key attachment of the cord. Proper and useful size range and hook length. Definitely do not include the flawed cord design stated in your review. Good luck with the design process. Happy holidays. 🧶❤️☃️❄️🎄💚🧶
I love my gorgeous KnitPro Symfonie Tunisian hooks. So comfortable and warm to hold and super-smooth. (And yes the size is wearing off, absolutely only gripe). I love the look of CatchHooks hooks, they are so pretty. Sadly out of my price range though. (I love the maker’s wife’s Tunisian designs - AbbeyMade - currently working on a couple of those) 😊
I'd love both fixed & interchangeable Tunisian crochet hook versions of the Clover Amour crochet hook series... with swivel cords of course... I use those Clover Amours so much that I've gone through quite a few hooks already of my most-used sizes... (3.5-6mm)...
I went from owning two symfonie hooks to buying the Lantern Moon set. Lol I just drooled over them for weeks online and caved. Still love them! So if I’m buying a second set, I would prefer to get metal. What I would love 1- Metal 2-Swivel cords! 3- pointy but rounded. I find when the head is too narrow I’m splitting yarn. 4- a nice, solid stopper. The knitters pride stoppers are incredibly frustrating and cheapen the experience. It’s one of the reasons I love my LM’s so much. 5- A good travel friendly case. I’m not a fan of the LM case because I’m worried I will ruin the material. I also hate the plastic acrylic see-through cases. 5- No skipped sizes. And if they do have skipped sizes in the set, then being able to purchase the sizes missing or duplicates for doing double ended work (have never done this, but I know my LYS has people who do it). That was allot, sorry! It’s just so exciting!❤
Yes! Yes! Yes! (that's my Tunisian hookgasm). I'm so happy you are going to be designing your own. My shopping list would be: longer shaft for my big hands, brushed metal, pointy tip and swivel cords. It would also be great if they were available in UK, but accept that I may have to buy them from US. Good luck! How long will it take? I need them next week if that's okay with you? Happy Holidays. Sarah x
My suggestions for your brand of Tunisian hooks would be: just like the Clover Takumi bamboo set except in metal and include bigger sizes & a different style of case. This was the only set you rated 10/10 so if you produced a set exactly like these in metal they would be PERFECT! Maybe make each size a different color of metal and make the hooks about 7” in length. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. I just hope the price is less than $100 so they’re affordable to everyone.
Congratulations for your Tunisian hooks development journey! 🎉🎉🎉 My dream set would be metal, similar to the Sewrella line. OR a Strong smooth wood is nice too. (Clover, Lantern Moon) Swivel cords that don’t lock, thumb rest would be nice, and Hooke sizes that range from 5mm - 9mm, including 7mm. Also the option to purchase separately just in case one is lost or damaged. This is a huge advantage. The Sewrella set is divine, except if one is damaged or lost how does one replace? Also, I just don’t Tunisian crochet with any hook smaller than 5mm. So almost half the set never gets used. I’m so excited for you, keep us posted. 😊
I LOVE my tulip TC hooks. They are MY GO TO hooks. I couldn’t find mine in the states so I had to order from a Japanese company and shipped them to the USA. As for the lantern moon ones I love. However, I have had them break on me. Tried to fix it and it doesn’t fix well. I wouldn’t buy lantern moon again for this reason.
I tried the Furls tunisian hooks.... I ordered two of them. Absolute garbage. The point was so extreme, it was like trying to crochet with a pencil, and they were both warped. Then, I stumbled across some vintage Susan Bates Quickslivers at an estate sale (these are the earlier, American made versions).... OMG!!!! They slide through yarn like BUTTER and are amazing!!!
your hooks!!!!! i cannot WAIT to cop a set as soon as they are available!!!! my requests: -size 5mm to 12mm, with .5mm increments -clear and legible labeling on hooks And cords that will not fade -joinable cords for those afghan projects -swivel cords! -metal hooks -hook around 5.5-6 inches in length -pointed tip, in line hook head can’t wait to see what you come up with 🎉
Ok, I looked on Amazon UK and favourited every set i could remember you mentioning, like a game show where you watch stuff go by on a belt then everything you can remember you get to keep (i wish 🤣). The sets are pricey as you said, several come from Amazon US. So I will have to try looking at each one and then finding what you said about it. When is your collab happening? Should I wait? ❤❤❤
Dream set is metal, maybe aluminum, something light, with a thumb rest, swivel cords, especially something that's really flexible (maybe something where the different length cords are different colors? That'd be great!), a soft but structured case (like the fabric Mindful cases), and a slightly pointed tip. Oh you know, two sets one from 3.5 to 7mm, and then 8mm-15mm would be really cool. (Like how Clover sells their hooks) so you can have the choice of what you want in size. Plus if people wanted the whole shebang, they could buy both. (Or a secret third option, an "all hooks" specialty set). I think a rose gold or a gold would be nice, or oh a purple would be fantastic!
Hey there Toni 😉 I know this video is 8 months old.. but was wondering if you did come out with your own Tunisian hooks? 😛 You have so many hooks and styles of them lol Would you ever consider letting go of some and selling any? 😜😂 💜🥰💜
Thank you! so.. 1. smooth bamboo (ka seeknit or tulip or clover) or wooden (like ginger knit pro) 2. smaller tip size (i only knitt with 4" or smaller needles)- i hate long tip 5" and 6" will make me crazy, because of that I don t buy anithing with loooooong tip 3. nice connection between cable and tip (ciagoo red lace, clover takumi, ka seeknit, tulip or even hiya hiya (for me is ok, not best but pretty ok) 4. size on metal connector I know that lots of people struggle knitting with 4" tips. I have longer fingers than you and most women, but I knit in that way or crochet that I m very loose knitter and hate 1,2 or 3" tips outside my hand... Wish best idea for your design! ❣
I am so here for this video! I have a very cheap Amazon set that really don’t inspire me to use them. So I have no Tunisian projects, and I want to change that 🥰🧶🧶
ooh, my ideal set... flexible cords, preferably swivel, with connectors so you can adjust length, as long as they don't come undone when you are working on a project. For the hook, I prefer something nice and smooth that won't snag, comfortable hand grip, at least 6" in length. (I'm working on a project with short hooks and it's making me a bit crazy). Honestly my opinions tend to be similar to yours so anything you design is going to be wonderful!!
I can hardly wait to see what you come up with. But, since you asked: My ideal Tunisian set would be interchangeable or fixed cords in smaller sizes (my most-used hooks are 3 and 5 mm -- I like working with fingering- and sport-weight yarn), polished aluminum for extra glide, and pointed, tapered heads (like Boye). I like a thumb rest to help orient my hook, and I like super flex, swivel cords -- I think Addi's are my favorite cord. I don't need a fancy case b/c I keep all my hooks in a pencil book with elastic straps. In fact, I think I would ask for them to be open stock, so I didn't get more of the larger sizes that I just don't use. So exciting!
My mom makes traditional recieving blankets with very fine crochet lace edging. It's what people used to do before the 80s when buying recieving blankets (that are always too small, curses!) was a thing. I wanted to continue the tradition but failed because the heads on the hooks were too rounded and short for my noob fingers. I'm a knitter, who mainly knits socks and i absolutely LOVE addi knitting needles. Addi makes very tiny crochet hooks (yay!) BUT they are also too rounded and i can't successfully catch the stitches. My dream is for normal(?) tiny hooks of .6mm and/or .75mm that really grab a hold of the stitch like your hooks do.
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So glad you all are enjoying the video! I mentioned Knitter's Pride Mindful cords a few times. They're swivel cords with an extra smooth coating and they work for all Knitter's Pride and KnitPro tools. Take a look at them here - amzn.to/3GuA36q
I cannot wait to see YOUR collection Toni!!! I'm so excited for you. Definitely you'll need to do a video on them.💗💗💗
I got all the set for Mindful as they will work on the Lykke and Vickie Howell equal. I LOVE these cords, not only because they swivel but you DO NOT have to boil the cords.
I'm excited to see how your hooks end up!! As Queen of Tunisian crochet they will no doubt be AMAZING!
My dream set is metal. Always metal! I feel like they glide better and I feel more confident they won't accidently break.
These will be great for my ginger hooks while I wait patiently for your hooks!!
I would love a short 2 or 3 inch cable so I could do small projects with my interchangeable set, instead of 12” hook, without the full length cord swinging around and getting in the way.
Love this! Dream set would have to be a brushed aluminum, thumb rest is a must, swivel cord, roll up case, pointy head and HAPPY COLORS 🎉
Yes! I second all of that!
Thirding this!
I’m in on this description also
Second this! And also have larger sizes
This is what I would want, too! All of it.
Wow! Your own line of hooks! Excellent!! I like a pointy hybrid hook, swivel cords, longer bodied for my hands, metal with a little thumb rest, sizes above 8mm. The smaller sizes are useless. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!!😊
I alway feel bad that my smaller sizes go unused, but I couldn't imagine TC with lace weight or even thread. Yea, bigger sizes for the win!!
I like making shawls and I have Fingering sized yarn, so having at least sizes 3.5 to 12 mm would be great. To just go with big sizes seems unfair for little yarn users like me that are new to Tunisian crochet. Just a thought, her set should be all inclusive, not only for larger hooks sizes…
@@TLYarnCrafts😳😭😭😭😭😭🤣🤣
Hey Toni, congrats on the Tunisian hooks collab! I'm excited to see what you come up with!
My ideal Tunisian hooks/hooksets are:
1. Metal with a slight thumb rest and pointy heads
2. Swivel cords with no tool to attach
3. Short, medium, long, and extra long cords for bigger blanket projects
4. Metric and standard US sizing on the handle
5. Longer handles
6. All hooks are a metallic color and all the same color in a set (I hate multicolored hooks in a set)
7. Sizes 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 10+
8. The case I would like to be zip-up just so I don't lose hooks if the case ever got knocked off the end table/couch or fell out of my bag
9. Enough room in the case for the cords, stoppers, stitch markers, and scissors
Love the comprehensive recommendation. This will help me a lot - THANK YOU!
The gasp I let out when you said you are designing your own set! So exciting! My ideal set would go up to 10mm for sure, because I love working with chunky yarn. I prefer wood or bamboo over plastic and I haven’t tried metal yet because of cost. Please have a zip up style case! The roll and tie up types are annoying 😂 Can’t wait to see what you create!
Agree about the roll ups!!!!❤❤❤
YES! I hate those canvas roll up cases. I am with you!
@macarenajanninck3036 They are such a mess to work with.😵💫 And what you pay for it ?!!! Sometimes ridiculous!
Thanks for the recs! I've noted the zip up case :-)
Yay! 🎉 My ideal Tunisian set:
1. Made out of metal.
2. Includes sizes 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm, 8mm.
3. THUMB REST.
4. Swivel cords that don't require a tool.
5. Pretty - we all love aesthetics!
lol yes to the thumb rest. That's a must have.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who needs 4 mm hooks for Tunisian crochet. Also, I'm convinced that I need to experiment with one of the non-existant 9.5 mm hooks for all sorts of projects especially when holding thicker yarns double.
I agree completely - these would be my recommendations as well
I can’t to see the Tunisian crochet set she makes
@@irvinevalleyveterinaryhosp2167 i like how you think
OMG I already can't wait for these hooks! I have been on the struggle bus finding Tunisian hooks I love. My ideal set would be metal, swivel cords only, no tool needed, pointy heads, and includes larger sizes. I agree with other folks - I'll never use the smaller sizes! I like both zip and roll cases, but definitely something that can be spot washed or is dark in color to help hide dirt!
Oooo great recommendations on the case. Something that can be cleaned is a must.
Congratulations, Toni!! 🎉 My ideal Tunisian set:
-Have the basic set come with the larger sizes and not the smaller ones. Way more people need an 8 mm, 10 mm, and a 12 or 15 mm than will ever need a 3.5mm! This is my pet peeve with most sets - including a ton of sizes people don't need and lacking the sizes we need for anything above a basic worsted, sigh.
-Cords that swivel, don't require a key, and are flexible enough not to whack me without being floppy like the Chiaogoo plastic tubing. Also important for there to be a smooth glide in both directions at the point where the cord and hook meet instead of a "kink"
-I don't get to TC as much as I'd like due to the unpadded straight hooks causing hand pain, so anything you can do for ergonomics - thumb rest, little bit longer length for those of us with bigger hands, anything - would be huge
-I'm sure I'm in the minority on this one, but I actually find bamboo much easier on my hands than metal, so I'd prefer smooth bamboo/wood. Hopefully that might also help keep costs down a little?
-Zippered case with a durable plastic/leather-like finish - I'm always scared my Clover items are going to fall out! Would also love an extra pocket for stitch markers, a little pair of scissors, needle, etc.
She worded hers much better than I did. So I say DITTO! 🎉🎉🎉 😂😂😂
I have been brain dead. Our family (really mine, but whatever) dog has had 3 surgeries since October 24th for grade 3 hip dysplasia and my husband had reverse shoulder replacement surgery after losing his balance and falling in the middle of the night on the way to the bathroom. He claims someone moves the bathroom door. 😮😂😂😂 Just kidding. So anyway,y life has been one very long week, day....month, hour?, ah hell, I don't know anymore.... Lol
I really hope 2024 is much, much better.
I just bought a bamboo set. Thanks for the tips!!! ❤❤❤
What she said 👆🏼
These are all such great recommendations, particularly longer hooks to achieve some level of ergonomics. Thanks for the recs 🙂
@@TLYarnCrafts Thank YOU for making these kinds of videos, because I never understood why certain hooks made my hands hurt until watching a video where you were measuring the length of your hooks! I think my hands are about the same size as yours, and watching you explain why it was uncomfortable to have a short hook hit in certain spots was a lightbulb moment for me. Excited to see whatever you come out with - even if it doesn't 100 percent meet my personal ideals I'm sure it's going to be very thoughtful and well-designed.
So exciting!! Honestly my dream tunisian crochet hooks would be something as smooth as the tulip etimo reds brushed aluminum with a swivel cord. I also absolutely adore the lantern moon case because I store notions in that case for travel and having a zipper really makes a difference! Size wise I feel starting from 5 and going up to 12s even would be great (but might just be me because my tension leans to the tighter side) I can't wait to see what you come up with!!
Thanks so much for these recs. I'd also love to store some notions in my TC hook case, so I'll keep that in mind :-)
Hey babes! Thank yall so much for this feedback and keep 👏 it 👏 coming 👏 I'm still in in the beginning phases of developing these hooks and it looks like it's gonna take a whiiiiiiiiile to get the product exactly how I want it. But I'm tallying these requests (especially the desire to have the hooks available individually) and will keep you posted on development milestones.
Thanks for helping me live my daydream. I love yall so much!! xoxo
OMG Ms. Toni....if your Tunisian Crochet hooks will be anything like your fabulous Happy Place yarn collab with Hobbii...I AM HERE FOR IT!!! Even though I've been crocheting for over 40 years, you introduced me to Tunisian and I am in love. I have a few of the hooks that you also own but my holy grail hands down I would shell out some serious $$ cash for would be some METAL INTERCHANGEABLE hooks. I do prefer a slightly pointier hook head, aka Knitter's pride, but I digress. I typically use sizes 5-10 and I do have a size 7. So would be ecstatic to see one of those in metal. Thank you for another great review.
Totally agree and I would add embossed size and thumb rest. The case should be sturdy but flexible, lots of pockets, and I would say the outside should be in a material that's wipeable and easy to keep clean. One more thought, if at all possible under 100 dollars. If not then under $150 please. Thanks for taking our input Toni!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Metal is a must - and I'd love to get a 7mm in the set, too. I'll be sure to share this with my partners :-)
I just got my new double head tunisian hook for crochet in rounds, the feelings of 'playing with new toy' is so awesome that will love to having more by windowshoping what hooks Toni is choose to present 😄
Good on you Toni! I've often wondered about some hook designs and even questioned if anyone who actually had vast crochet experience was even consulted. You were the person who reignited my love of Tunisian crochet. Hadn't done it in years and went back to it because of you! My ideal Tunisian hooks would be either a Clover Amour or Tulip Etimo Red style hook (with that smoothness) with pointier heads, super-flexible swivel cords in various lengths that did not require a key and good connectors and stoppers and with absolutely flawless quality in sizes from 4mm to 15mm and a quality case. If that set met all those expectations, I would spring for them regardless of price. Forgot two things, a well-placed thumb rest and all hook sizes must come in sets of two to facilitate cro-hooking/cro-knitting. Am I asking for too much here?
I agree with you on the type of hooks.... i cn't wait to see what Toni comes up with.
Brilliant! Tunusian in the round!
One thing to clarify about the Knitters Pride / Knit Pro interchangeables in case it wasn’t clear in the video: you can separately purchase the Knitters Pride Mindful swivel cords that are available within their knitting collection. The cords are coated steel, incredibly light and flexible, non-kinking, and they are inexpensive. All knitters Pride cords are interchangeable across the brand and are available in any length you might need, coming with stoppers included. So good!! Great video as always!!
I was looking through the comments specifically for this info! She mentioned Mindful cords and I had no idea what she meant. Thank you!
Thank you, was just going to add this about the Mindful swivel cords. I love my Gingers and have several Mindful cables in lengths I use often.
As my late husband would say, "That's a lot of hooks." I love that there are so many different types of Tunisian crochet hooks. If it were up to me, I would definitely make the hooks at least 8" long. Not just for the women with bigger hands but I find it gives a better range of motion and for those of us who have arthritis in our fingers it isn't as difficult to move the hook. Definitely a thumb rest. Pointy hybrid hook, swivel cords. I agree with everything you said you wanted. Shoot for the stars!
Wow! Metal, colorful, swivel cord, pointy, gorgeous colors and available in a set. I am so excited for this!
Yes yes and yes! Love these ideas. Thanks so much!!
I love all of these! I would also add a thumb rest. :)
Hook suggestion:
1 - Must have a swivel cords …light weight but strong
2 - No took needed for lock or easy secure locking connection for swivel cords. Also make sure the connection spot is smooth- no catching/dragging of yarn
3 - Smooth finish on hook - NO drag
4 - Make the hooks pretty- I love bright colors but a deep wood stain is nice too
5 - DO NOT have any raised embossing on the hook. I love my Clover Amoure Hooks (yes I know they aren’t Tunisian) but they have a raised embossing that irritates my fingers
6 - ChouiGoo has a great case for their sets, pocket for each size (with sizing listed in spot) place for cords and separate spot for notions.
7 - case should zipper around to secure needles & things inside
8 - do multiple sets - mini set (smaller sizes), large set (larger sizes) and full set (small sizes and large sizes) and the Toni set (all your must have sizes )all with cords & a scissors maybe cute Toni only stitch markers
9 - Make the sets affordable!!!!!
10 - Pointy pointy pointy heads!!!!
11 - thumb rest
12 - larger hook for larger hands
13 - ergonomic
Definitely congratulations on your new venture! My ideal set would be metal, pointy, with a hybrid hook and swivel cords. Larger hook sizes and anything ergonomic would be helpful.
Congratulations!! Please include a size 7!! And all bigger sizes;maybe start from 6 and up, pointed head with swivel cords. That would be a dream set 💕
Congratulations, Toni! I'm so happy for you! But my ideal Tunisian crochet set would be made out of either a steel or aluminum. It would include sizes from 2.0 all the way up to a 20. They would have pointy heads because the rounded heads do suck. They would be looooong hooks! So that if I needed to add a cord, I'd add a small cord, but not so much a long cord. It would have a finger rest. More for arthritis. Something comfortable for my hands. The cord would be swivel and a screw in. No keys! Wood stoppers at the end of the cords. The case would be in a hard shell case with velvet lining. Complete with notions and a pair of unicorn scissors. Unicorns are just cool and colorful. I'd have a colorful set, too. Purple, teal, green, and blue. Unicorn colors. Sparkle, too. That would be my ultimate Tunisian crochet set.
That is amazing!!!
I would recommend a thumb rest, wood, deep etching on the hook that is visible and a case that has tools needed to finish the perfect piece❤
Congratulations on your future launch dearest Toni! That's amazing and I am so thrilled for you. I would LOVE to see a two part set from you, like a beginners set that won't break the bank with more traditional sizes you see in most sets, and then a magical Toni set (lol) that has all the works and things you've always wanted to see in a Tunisian full set! With your love of good cords, I just know whatever you come out with, it's going to be a dream to work with! Much love! -S.
Congratulations🎉 🎉🎉
How soon can we pre-order???😂
Dream set would be the equivalent of the Prym Ergonomic Crochet Hooks but Tunisian. Both the hook style and ergonomic handle are great!
I would love a set which starts at a 4mm and goes up to an 8mm or 10mm - most sets start at a 3mm or 3.5mm - neither of which I use. I also want metal. My favourite knitting needles are the KnitPro Zing, which are the metallic coloured needles with plain silver ends. Also, KnitPro don't seem to do some of the important intermediate sizes such as 5.5mm and 6.5mm - both of which are essential if you use an Aran yarn (4 weight). And needless to say, you need to include the swivel cords as standard! I'm just looking for the turquoise 'Mindfulness' swivel or purple swivel by KnitPro in a 40cm so I can use them on sleeves (I currently only have long swivel cables which I use for kitting jumpers in the round).
Oh wow. I know your hooks will be the best. I would love metal with a thumb rest. Swivel cords. And a nice pointy head. Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with. Oh almost forgot the case. A nice slightly padded zippered case with cord storage and accessories pouch. And if I was asking for the moon a reinforced slot for scissors.
HI, DON'T KNOW HOW LONG IT'LL BE. I THINK I WILL WAIT.
BUT,
I THINK YOUR DESIGN SHOULD BE A REASONABLE PRICE WITH
ERGONOMIC GRIP HANDLES, METAL HOOKS LIKE CLOVER ERGONOMIC CROCHET HOOKS.
(WHICH ARE MY FAVORITE),
DIFFERENT COLORS TO IDENTIFY THE SIZE, EASY LOOSE CORD, AND EASY GRIP SO YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS DON'T CRAMP UP. THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND DESIGNING YOUR OWN. GOING TO BE BEAUTIFUL.
Surgical steel metal
Work with my chiaogoo Swiv360 metal cables (I also hate bad cables lol)
Thumb rest
Long enough so I can use them without a cable if I want to
I wish there were aluminium hooks with different colours and thumb rests with stamped (indented) metric sizing. Attaching the cord should not need a key and the swivel cord should not have a memory. I HATE very pointy heads as much as really round ones, and deep sharp lips like Susan Bates standard hooks. The only hooks I want to use are hybrid ones!
I like my zipped hook case that came with the cheapest standard hook set I found in Amazon. I only wish it had pockets for stitch markers, measuring tape and my small emroidery scissors and tape - and, of course, cords if it was a case for Tunisian hooks. I live in a warm country most of the time, so the thickest yarn I generally use is lightweight 3, and even that one becomes too hot to to hold in a lap for a long time. Sports and sock weight yarns in natural fibres are more of my thing, so I don't mind at all if a set comes with some smaller sizes - but I know I'm a minority.
I would ask for something along the line of the Dyak Craft hooks with swivel cords in at least 3 different sizes. I personally do not like a thumb rest on my Tunisian hooks. I do a lot of in the round, so either a set of 2 of each hook with a connector to make a double ended hook, or a set of metal double ended hooks with a more pointed head. The Addi hooks are too rounded. Also, make them beautiful to look at. I have the knit pro gingers and the lantern moon. They are stunning to look at as well use. My Lantern Moon cords as coated metal that swivel. I have no complaints using them. Congrats on this new project for you!🎉
So exciting! A dream set would be brushed aluminium, interchangable swivel cords, and larger sizes. A pointed head would be good, but no so pointy it will stab through my finger or take out an eye! Love your reviews Toni, so helpful.
Do I know how to Tunisian crochet? No. Am I watching this? Yes
My bf bought me the ChiaoGoo hook set for valentines day about 2 years ago - I knew nothing about tunisian, he just knew I wanted to learn, so he researched and bought me the best set he could find according to tunisian crochet artists :) best guy ever!
That's a lot of hook sets, and CONGRATS on your collab! I hope to buy your new tunisian hook set once it gets released! I actually got the tulip carry t tunisian crochet hook set for just shy of 85 dollars which is SUCH A STEAL from a seller in Vietnam! I love this set so much because of the swivel cords, and this was the first set that caught my eye when watching Ms. Toni's first Tunisian crochet set reviews.
What an Ideal tunisian crochet hook set should have:
- Wooden or metal hooks with a hybrid shape (more or less inline)
- Swivel hooks (they should be a standard by now🥲)
- larger hook sizes to accommodate for curling and thicker yarns
- a nice case that is sleek yet fashionable and functional (protects the hooks)
- some notions such as tapestry needles and a gauge
Thanks so much! I'm so excited for the collab. Glad you got your hands on the Tulip set - they are really wonderful.
Yay! I recently restarted my Tunisian crochet adventures, with a Denise set, I got 2 sets of the larger Love2Crochet brights, because I love making hats with double ended tools. I already want to get another, non-plastic set, so I will hold out for yours! The plastic works fine for natural fibers, but if the material is the same as the knitting needle, acrylic yarn will be a literal drag. My dream set of Tunisian hooks will have swivel cords that snap in like the Denise, a comfy thumb rest, pointed but not dangerously sharp heads, and will not be made of plastic. Between metal and wood, I want both, I love the warmth of wood and it is possible these days to get fairly smooth surfaces, but metal tends to be smoother for me in knitting tools. I have tiny hands, so the Denise set is ok in that respect, but slightly longer would probably be nicer even for me. Definitely need longer for normal-handed folks LOL. I have not compared length from throat to chin so I will need ot rely on people who have. Tulip is my favorite brand of standard crochet hooks, but the embossed sizes irritate the skin on my pinky finger. I will be getting out my dremel to smooth those off as soon as I get around to it. Having the letters and numbers sunk into the hook rather than standing proud of the surface is much more comfortable for me.
Hi Toni, your video leaves waves between crocheters and knitters alike; I am a knitter and hoping for achieving some crocheting skills ( through your helpful and enthusiastic teaching);
Your first and already much awaited collection Tonisian, is already in the waiting basket for me- what I imagine: colorful , quality and smoothness of the hook with a chiaogoo pointed tip, swivel cord, thumb rest, a zipped case .
Also, checking through the sites recommended, of course the Australian boutique stood out, I am Australian by the way, the colors used by those folks scream Art;
Maybe is too much to ask if you may endeavour to do some cubic ones also? -I use the cubic Knitpro for knitting and is extremely relaxing for the hands;
With all these said, I enjoy your video and I will start viewing all other in your name!
What is mindful cords? Either caption misspelled the word or something
Great reviews! Something I'd point out about the KnitPro hooks is that it was the only brand I could find (at the time I was looking a couple years ago) that makes a 7.0mm tunisian hook, which is super hard to find, and being someone who crochet's on the tighter side having a 7.0mm to use when I need to size up has been great. Sometimes 6.5 wasn't enough and an 8.0 was too much. And I agree with others that sets for tunisian should be larger sizes as standard.
Great video thank you! In future can you put a little more focus on showing the hook heads close up and from all angles? I’m super picky about the shape and taper.
I literally cannot wait for your line of Tunisian hooks to come out! No plastic, Smooth as "butta" Pointy hook, swivel cords, and including large sizes 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm would be fabulous!. LOVE your videos! ❤🦋
bamboo or wood....extra long shaft.....pointy head...inline hook
Thanks Toni!!! These are some really beautiful sets! Congratulations on your design project collab!!!
Here are some things I'd look for in a Tunisian set:
- Swivel cord (interchangeable for storage)
- Gorgeous gorgeous look (I think wood or bamboo is the prettiest but I also like brushed aluminum) with a gorgeous gorgeous carrying case
- Long hook handle in addition to the cord
- I used to be a tapered hook girlie...... but now I'm an in-line hook girlie.... :~) And the sharp points look stunning!
- I haven't noticed whether a lack of thumb rest bothers me when I'm doing Tunisian crochet; most of my Tunisian hooks don't have thumb rests. You'd know better than me!
- I love having the option to go up to larger hook sizes but I'll advocate for small sizes too; I'm in my lace era
Tony, as you know . . .We love you girl! YOU KNOW we'll be here to support you. 🤩 How exciting! Just let them know that we are capable of breaking Lion Brand, Hobbi can *NOT* keep up with us (still bitter about them being out of stock . . . during Xmas buying season!). So, make sure they make enough for us! I know you are going to come up with something amazing because you ACTUALLY use tunisian crochets. *There is NO ONE better positioned to do this than you!!!!* I am sure most of the hooks in the market are designed by people that never knit. I would love something that is long enough (as you said), with a pointy tip (as you said), with a thumb rest (as you said), in gorgeous colors (as I know you will do!). I don't know who the heck needs a 3.0mm hook? Why not the larger sizes so I can use chunkier yarn, give me a 10, 12, 14 mm!!! (or option to add on for those that do big blankets!) I find myself going into much larger sizes as it really prevents my shoulder from hurting. I would love it if they had swivel cords like the Mindful swivel cords. I think what will make or break will be how smooth and well they glide. Please don't give us a huge heavy stopper at end. There is no need! And, above all, I would LOVE something that has the size somewhere embossed in LARGE print for old ladies with bad eyes like me. Also, I would love a way not to have a key. I hate having to use a key because I lose them all the time. I don't like the Denise system and they cord has come undone a few times. The cherry on top would be if they are compatible with the Mindful Swivel cords. And, cord large enough to knit a nice wide blanket on the bias!!!!! We are talking HUGE. I want a way to join cords perhaps, but not have them come apart. Just a small wish list. LOL ! ! ! A 7mm please! Also, I buy MULTIPLE hooks to leave with multiple projects. Allow me to buy specific singles to add to my kit (I have 5 6.5mm hooks!). The case should have a few extra empty spaces to put my extra duplicate hooks . . . or super chuncky large add on sizes. We are here EAGERLY waiting for you to design the perfect set of hooks. YOU GOT THIS ! ! ! :) 😄😍🤩
Wow!! I'm so psyched you are doing your own Tunisian hooks!! Price point between $50-80 for the set, sizes 4-12 mm, looking for aluminum/metal, bamboo, swivel cords, interchangeable, etched sizes, boye point, thumb rest, at least 5 in long. I hope you get to produce something amazing!! So excited to see what comes of this project for you!!
Hooray, Toni, this is excellent news!!!!! For Tunisian, I would want a metal interchangeable set with pretty, coordinated, but a different color for each hook. Or if they are all the same color, rose gold. Same for a regular set just w/o cables. Each set with pointed heads and a case that shows off a particular favorite theme/or fave colors of yours. Really looking fwd to seeing what you come up with. ❤ And I chuckled when you said you were “in cahoots.” That phrase always makes me smile for some reason😀 So cute!
I'm so pleased to see you review Catch Hooks hooks. They are my absolute favourites... ❤
That's so exciting!! We already know the cords will be amazing 🥳 I'd love ones that work well with acrylic yarn. I have the Clover set and they feel draggy with acrylic sometimes. The polished wood like the Knitter's Pride colorful set is nice but I'd love to see metal with a finish similar to the Clover Amor standard hooks. Size indicators that don't rub off. I can't wait to see what you come up with!! 💗
Woohoo! Congrats! I would love to see heads like the Lykke,swivel cords, small stoppers (maybe a ball)and metal material. Oh, and also I love the Lykke set that offers stoppers to make the Tunisian hooks become regular crochet hooks- so versatile and very cost-effective!
Loved this video! I never realized how much ownership Knitters Pride has in the tools space!!
I can’t wait for your own hooks! ❤ I have never bought a set of Tunisian hooks because of the price. I absolutely love Chiagoo’s single swivel hooks. I love the bamboo and the swivel hook doesn’t come off. So I love that! I haven’t had the need to buy more than 1 because I pretty much stick to the same yarn weight.
Thanks so much for the fabulous review! I always love your reviews, and I am blown away by how many Tunisian crochet hook options there are now. Congratulations on designing your own hooks! To be honest, after Happy Place, I had a feeling your own TC hooks would be next up - it's just such a perfect match for you ;) Now, on to my dream hooks:
- Affordable. Sadly, I can't buy most of the hooks you reviewed, even though I'd love to. I got a Denise set on sale last year, and I'm sticking with those for the foreseeable future, but I'd love to try another set (something under $100 would be amazing, even if it's only a few times a year on sale.)
- Swivel cords.
- Keyless cords.
- Each hook a different color (or at least alternating colors.) That makes it so much easier to grab the right one!
- Thumb rests (but I can't imagine you'd design a hook without thumb rests!)
- Up to at least 12mm or higher. I'm frustrated by sets that only go up to 8mm. Also, it should include 7mm (why don't more sets include this useful size?)
- Clover Amour style hook heads, but maybe a bit pointier. I know that you probably can't copy them, but I LOVE my Clover Amours - they're the perfect mix of tapered/in-line. So many TC hooks are too tapered or too in-line, and the throat is too shallow.
- I'd love metal (again, the Clover Amours did it right) but my second choice would be a very smooth, lightweight plastic that doesn't drag (like the Denise hooks.)
- The option to buy a second set of hooks only (no cords or notions) for a cheaper price for Tunisian crochet in the round (like the new WeCrochet hooks offer.) Or simply selling a version with two of each hook size, like Denise offers.
- For me, the case is the least important so if it affects price, I'd be happy with something less than stellar. But if possible, I love the colorful cloth cases that Denise has on their website and would love something like that. A second choice would be something like the case your Tulips are in. Compact, simple zipper, etc. I definitely don't like the cheap, clear, hard-to-snap plastic cases that I've seen with KnitPro and a few others.
Good luck with your new endeavor! I hope the new hooks are everything you've ever wanted in a Tunisian crochet hook!
Answering your question about ideal traditional crochet hooks separately here. If you could fuse the length and bigger barrel size of Pryms with the smooth glide and padded handle of Clover Amours, I'd be in heaven. And I think a bigger and bigger proportion of crocheters pay attention to hook ergonomics now, so there's definitely a market willing to pay more for good hooks. (And by more I mean like $100-$200ish for a set, not like $70+ per hook - a lot of us just can't justify that much on one hook, especially if we use multiple sizes!)
Very helpful video. On your recommendation a few months back I got a set of the aliexpress Tunisian hooks. Excellent set. I think we pretty much have all the same wishes/criteria for the perfect hook set. The only thing I’d add would be individual hooks to be able to add for crocheting in the round. So perhaps the case could have a couple of extra “empty” slots for extra hooks.…. while we’re dreaming…..
Best of luck on this continuing endeavor! 🦋
Affordability is a big thing for me that is one reason why I have not gotten into Tunisian crochet I have crocheted for the last 45 years of my 55 years and I have only used a Tunisian hook maybe three times I do a lot of baby Afghans clothes and that sort but the Tunisian Stitch seems to take so long I truly love to watch your videos you are younger than me and I love to see younger people taking up the art of crocheting
I have KnitPro wooden Hooks. They're not expensive and good quality.
I don´t do Tunisian crochet yet, but I bought your book (and gifted it to the friend who taught me to crochet 🙂) and plan to learn some day. I'm glad I haven't purchased any Tunisian hook sets yet as I will certainly wait till your set debuts. I prefer metal hooks (and needles: I'm more a knitter than a crocheter) and I like hook size info to be unobtrusive but clear on the tool. As for sizes, I work with a lot of fingering and sport weight yarn, so please don't exclude the smaller hook sizes from your set! Good luck, Toni. I am sure whatever you come up with will be a winner!
Wow Toni! I'm so excited for you!
I haven't tried Tunisian Crochet yet, but I have plans to learn some day with your tutorials.
I bought the metal tunisian crochet hooks from Ali express. LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM! Thanks for the idea. Your a great teacher!❤
Ohh congratulations I can’t wait to get the hooks, dream hooks sizes include 10mm and 12 mm, swivel cord no keys, case that holds it up but can be fabric. Option to buy longer cords for sweaters blankets, etc. Metal and easy to grip with a smooth edge and slip
Awesome. Brushed aluminum like clover hooks, they are butter w any fiber! Thumb rest, prefer 7” length (big hands club) 😂. Swivel cord that is easily extendable. Stopper that increases in size w hook. No fun using chunky yarn w small stopper. (Hope ‘Santa’ can deliver, lmbo)😂😂😂😅
Edit: pointy head w deep throat.
Wait, so the first hook for over 34$ is too pricey, but literally the second hooks are the same price (98$ for 3) and that's ok? 🤔
Metal hook, pointed head, size 7mm and larger, smooth cable (NOT plastic tubing😝), and long cable for blankets.
Don’t bother with “snap-in” cables. Within a year or two, the connections wear down. When they release, it is always when fully-loaded at the end of the forward pass! (Bleep, censored, dirty word🤬). My preference is for a permanently-attached cable. Keys break too easily.
Congratulations! I wish you every success with your new collaborative venture!
Kate in Olympia, WA - 12/30/2023.
Thanks for another great video. I had to giggle, you gave the clover takumi set the only 10/10 rating. I bought 2 sets of these on Amazon for about $45 and I love them. I do agree with you that I wish they went up to a size 12 so I could them with bulkier yarns. These are my go to hooks. I also have the furls cruella hooks, but rarely use them as I broke one & furls had no replacement. They are pretty but can snap in half really easy if you crochet with a lot of tension.
OMGGGGG!!!! I’m SO STOKED!!! Eeek! I’m REMOVING others f/my wishlist, lol. I
So- I’d want a pointed head.
I’d love that size 7mm included in like, 4 or 5mm up to at least, 10mm WITH those sizes marked/etched in metric and CLEARLY, in a manner that won’t wear off; …
interchangeable cords with adjustable toggles, - no key- that are soft and smooth (no hot water!)…
Handles that are longish and are ergonomic in some way (it seems most are so uncomfortable to use)…
Hooks that are in metal or resin (or BOTH as OPTIONS!!) - with no snagging….
Seriously, they also need to be aesthetically pleasing/pretty to look at and make me want to use them, you know?
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I also want a NICE case (not super expensive real leather or anything), but a practical & protective case that’s streamlined and travels well (with a secure closure - zipper - and room for little notions).
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Also, a REASONABLE price point…maybe an option to collect one at a time to make it less painful…
and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, if they sell out fast, RESTOCK QUICKLY. Please don’t torture us if we can’t make it at the inconvenient launch time & make us wait months and months for it to happen again. …
While not important, I’d love to maybe even see color combo options…like swirly resin could match up with a solid metal etc.
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Another thought…perhaps have a beta group of interested crocheters TEST them before finalizing (hand is raised for that!).
Jeepers! Your Jeni’s pal has SO MANY IDEAS! Eek! Fingers crossed, Toni! 😘🧶🫶🏻
I just bought the Clover set on Amazon for $69! I’m so excited to start Tunisian crocheting!
Ideal tunisian set:
1. Metal hooks (I think there's a great market for this, especially since there are so few companies making them)
2. LONG hooks! No tiny, thin hooks PLEASE
3. SWIVEL CORDS!!!!! (knitters pride be damned!!!)
4. Notions/accessories! I don't understand why Tunisian sets don't come with them like knitting sets do
5. Pointed head (think Susan bates type) with a long chin (think wecrochet radiant set)
🌴☀️Hi🙋🏽♀️Toni! Question, the cords you use a lot are they the KnitPicks “Mindful” cords your referring to?
I have many many Tunisian hooks & sets over 2 decades worth but the damn cords frustrate me…especially the Lykke cords (I have the copper knitting set) after all that nearly $200 spent gurl🙄. Please confirm if those are the cords so I can try those instead.
p.s. thanks for always being candid as I spend ALOT of money on fiber crafts…I really trust you💐 remember BQueenCollections crochet hooks gurrrl it’s all your fault I bought like 6…I need to check up on her. Ok thanks love 💗bye☀️🌴
Love all the hooks one I’m not crazy about is the lantern moon because of the head too rounded , as for the designing of your hooks I would say like the knitters pride GINGER and with the swivel cord 😂❤💃🏾💃🏾 , congratulations. Can’t wait to see you you come up with. PS PLEASE BE EASY ON THE PRICE because I know many of us Tunisian crochet lovers like myself are on a budget 🙏🏾❤️. Thank you for sharing love your work.
Congratulations Toni!!! You are the perfect person to design Tunisian crochet hooks :)
Crochet hook wish list:
Aluminum or wood
Some kind of interchangeable not stiff cord
Etched in sizes so they don’t rub off
4mm or 5mm up to maybe a 12mm?
Case - I like my Chia Goo zipper pouch, I don’t generally carry that, I transfer my hook to a notions pouch. But MAYBE include a notions pouch (perhaps as an add on????) separately from the case…
SO EXCITED!!!!
You mentioned the Clover Takumi set and it reminded me that Michaels has a 50% off coupon right now... I may or may not have used it 😂 I currently use a super cheap no-name set from Amazon and had to use steel wool on all smaller sizes because the only ones that were usable were the 9mm and 10mm. The 8mm was downright horrible. Hopefully the Clover set will be better! I don't mind the big hooks as it goes faster, but if I'm going to make a shirt someday, I'll definitely want a tighter fabric that won't have holes in it.
Love this!
Metal - although I do love wood too! NO PLASTIC PLEASE!!
Pointy tip
Swivel / flexible cords
cord attachment able to take another brand of cord.
Thumb rest
Pretty colors
Tunisian Crochet sizes - nothing under 5.5, maybe even 6
size marked on the hook
Pretty - TLYarncraft styled stoppers would be super cute.
Nice case
Dream set: aluminum hook, giving Susan Bates’, thumb rest, not too pointy, cords that swivel, 4.5mm-8mm is a necessity (especially 7mm), and a case that fits the set plus other crocheting Tagalongs, also hooks that are long enough to be used without the cords if being used as a travel set. Color can be whatever bc ur creative. Can’t wait to see what happens
Ahhh this is so exciting!!! My dream hooks would be:
-METAL. I don't care what kind. Any sort of metal is all I could ever want. None of that "plastic for bigger sizes" nonsense.
-The thumbrest sounds like a great idea, and I'd love if it were there, but I wouldn't be heartbroken if it wasn't.
-Nothing smaller than 5mm, and going up as far as you'd like. In a perfect world it would also have that elusive 7mm and maybe 9mm
-Swivel cords, of course. If you can basically just get the Mindful ones, that'd be perfect.
-Hybrid head would be nice. Susan Bates-type inline are Too inline for me; for regular crochet I generally go for tapered Boye-style. But hybrids are nice, even when they lean towards inline. I also think hybrid would make the most amount of people happy rather than going to either extreme. (Dreamz and Ginger heads are fantastic, imo.)
-Pointy, but not TOO pointy. Enough to get under the stitches and all, but not so sharp you're just stabbing yourself and splitting the yarn. Rounded point???
-I mean....if we're talking dreams, it'd be amazing if they were pretty :) but if it hit everything else they could be the plainest hooks in the world and it would be irrelevant
Also, for regular crochet hooks:
-Metal
-Once again I think hybrid would please the most people. Like, I want tapered, but I think for a whole set, going down the middle is the best route.
-Ergonomic, soft grip. And not a 10-mile-long shaft before you get to the rubber (or whatever material) like the ergonomic Susan Bates--as a pencil-gripper I just end up holding the thumbrest, and like, I could use a non-ergonomic hook to do the same thing for less money without having to deal with the extreme inline hook that traps my yarn too much, what are we doing here. Think like Clover Amour or Soft Touch, or Tulip, style handles!
-Speaking of Clover.....Clover I love you but oh my god the thing where the bigger sizes are plastic instead of metal. WHY. The squeaking and the drag is so bad with plastic. So: dream hooks would have bigger sizes in metal. One project I have right now uses a 9mm hook and it was PAINFUL to finally find one (1) single metal hook.
Also, I mean, again, if we're talking IDEAL, I'd want to spend a max of around 100 bucks. Much more than that gets hard to justify. At the very least, not the "close to 200" ones.
Also ideal would be if they could be sold separately and not just sets! Even though I'd probably get the set :) I have no real opinions on the cases other than like, not those clear plastic ones, but you hate those anyway so I can't imagine that being a possibility lol. I guess ideal...sturdy-ish and zippered? Maybe an option to upgrade to leather?
Good luck and have fun designing!!!
This was SO informative! Thank you for sharing and taking the time to post. I landed on the Clover hook set and can't wait to receive them and start working on a practice piece. If I were to have a perfect set I think they would be aluminum (no color, just silver or gold), different colored cables that swivel and each twisting to attach. Cables that will connect up to 32 inches. I would like a nice zip case (colorful design). Full set of TWELVE sizes with pointy heads which was something I didn't realize was such a MUST HAVE when starting this journey. As you noted, at least 6 inch long hook. Honestly, the Clover hook set I am waiting to receive checked all of these boxes except that they are bamboo and I'm not sure how I am going to feel about that, but you sold me on them and trusting you would not recommend and "draggy" hook. :-) Wish me luck and can't wait to see your hook set 🙂
I have not done much Tunisian but based on my crochet and knitting experience:
1. Wooden hooks are more comfortable for long sessions and just feel amazing in the hand
2. Hybrid hook style that is inline but has a smooth rounded hook area - I saw no one else mention this, Susan Bates style hooks are little more than wedge cutouts and I find to be very sharp, catch often, and don't even grab all the yarn; i have a set of hooks that has a beautifully large hook area but inline and pointy
3. Thumb rest but not necessarily flat on both sides
4. 7ish inches long and maybe even a little longer for the thicker (8mm+) hooks
4. Multiple length cords and possibly a way to connect cords for those extra big projects, I much prefer to connect regularly used cords than have a single rarely used long one
5. Possibly a swivel cord so long as there is zero catching even on thinner yarns, I have never used swivel cords but have considered them when working twisty projects
6. Zero plastic/resin hooks, they all need to die a flamy death lol, I am planning on getting standard Clover hooks set after loving the ones I tried and feel a little betrayed they only offer plastic for the over 6mm hooks
7. Zipper case with pockets for notions, I mostly use mine for storage but appreciate the simplicity and compactness
8. Lazer engraved metric sizes, US (letters) and US knitting (number) sizes would be useful but not a must have
9. Probably a given but have all the pieces (hooks, cords, stoppers, etc) purchaseable separately from the set
10. Maybe not doable but I would love to see adapters to use cords or hooks with the other major brand supplies we might have. I know most brands prefer you to be fully locked in to their tools but if I love your hook but prefer another cord I want to be able to blend the two. Dream crochet or knitting tool right there
For ChiaoGoo I actually love that they have multiple cord sizes and adapters. I have the full range of needles and plan on mixing my knitting with Tunisian crochet once I have practiced enough to be familiar and if the larger hooks only had the smaller sizes they would be incompatible without the adapter. maybe an unpopular opinion but I appreciate the design process that went into the decision
Metal, longer shaft (5+ inches), thumb rest, swivel cords, smooth Chiaogoo-like join, flexible cord, pointed head but not too sharp!
Yay Toni!!! ❤️
I would say my ideal set would be aluminum/metal (I have plenty of wood!) The size range would be 4-10ish. Swivel chords and they wouldn’t need a key to lock. Would love a hard case with easy to clean material.
This is so exciting! Congratulations!
1. A metal hook (ie, Susan Bates), with a thumb rest.
2. Long swivel cords.
3. Larger sizes in happy colors.
4. Sold individually not sets. I can’t use smaller hooks for Tunisian.
5. Good pointed hooks.
I am an old fashioned Afghan Crochet hooks. I got my long Afghan hooks from Webs Yarn + on the internet several years ago, for around $100 with shipping. I also have Afghan hooks from Wal Mart, and other venues locally. I started crocheting back in the 1980's. Hooks in USA Sizes F through L; from 2 mm to 8 mm in Metric sizes. Peace, Long Life, & Health to All.
I was praying you'd design your own line of hooks. I figured you would after the yarn took off. Ok ready? Metal or very hard plastic (less cost?) LONGER hook PLEEEEASE. I have a wide hand also, 7" would be perfect, pointy hook of course. Cords, I don't really care what they are made from or how they attack smoothly to the hook (but, yeah those plastic skunk smelling cords are a big NO), swivel and extendable, yes please. Sizes for hooks .... well, I use bigger ones so 5-12 would be great or just sell them individually then I would be more likely to not complain about price. The case is way down on the list, I can make my own out of blue leather with firm support so I'll trust you on that one. I don't need all the tools again except the tool for the cord. You go girl, I am so proud of you. Happy Holidays.
Hear me out, I have a not very popular request: SMALLER HOOKS. Finding Tunisian crochet hooks under 3mm is near impossible and I would so like to have hooks go to 2mm or even 1,5mm…. 🙈🙈
My Tunisian crochet hook wish list:
•aluminum hooks, hybrid head, thumb rest, swivel cords with varying lengths, sizes 5.0 mm to 12.0 mm, zipper case
My classic crochet hook wish list:
•love everything about Clover Amour, just wish they were a tad longer!
Loved this review BUT I cannot wait for your set! My suggestions.
Material that is smooth.
Swivel no-key attachment of the cord.
Proper and useful size range and hook length. Definitely do not include the flawed cord design stated in your review.
Good luck with the design process.
Happy holidays. 🧶❤️☃️❄️🎄💚🧶
I love my gorgeous KnitPro Symfonie Tunisian hooks. So comfortable and warm to hold and super-smooth. (And yes the size is wearing off, absolutely only gripe).
I love the look of CatchHooks hooks, they are so pretty. Sadly out of my price range though. (I love the maker’s wife’s Tunisian designs - AbbeyMade - currently working on a couple of those) 😊
I'd love both fixed & interchangeable Tunisian crochet hook versions of the Clover Amour crochet hook series... with swivel cords of course... I use those Clover Amours so much that I've gone through quite a few hooks already of my most-used sizes... (3.5-6mm)...
I went from owning two symfonie hooks to buying the Lantern Moon set. Lol I just drooled over them for weeks online and caved. Still love them! So if I’m buying a second set, I would prefer to get metal.
What I would love
1- Metal
2-Swivel cords!
3- pointy but rounded. I find when the head is too narrow I’m splitting yarn.
4- a nice, solid stopper. The knitters pride stoppers are incredibly frustrating and cheapen the experience. It’s one of the reasons I love my LM’s so much.
5- A good travel friendly case. I’m not a fan of the LM case because I’m worried I will ruin the material. I also hate the plastic acrylic see-through cases.
5- No skipped sizes. And if they do have skipped sizes in the set, then being able to purchase the sizes missing or duplicates for doing double ended work (have never done this, but I know my LYS has people who do it).
That was allot, sorry! It’s just so exciting!❤
Yes! Yes! Yes! (that's my Tunisian hookgasm). I'm so happy you are going to be designing your own. My shopping list would be: longer shaft for my big hands, brushed metal, pointy tip and swivel cords. It would also be great if they were available in UK, but accept that I may have to buy them from US. Good luck! How long will it take? I need them next week if that's okay with you? Happy Holidays. Sarah x
My suggestions for your brand of Tunisian hooks would be:
just like the Clover Takumi bamboo set except in metal and include bigger sizes & a different style of case. This was the only set you rated 10/10 so if you produced a set exactly like these in metal they would be PERFECT! Maybe make each size a different color of metal and make the hooks about 7” in length. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. I just hope the price is less than $100 so they’re affordable to everyone.
Congratulations for your Tunisian hooks development journey! 🎉🎉🎉
My dream set would be metal, similar to the Sewrella line. OR a Strong smooth wood is nice too. (Clover, Lantern Moon)
Swivel cords that don’t lock, thumb rest would be nice, and Hooke sizes that range from 5mm - 9mm, including 7mm. Also the option to purchase separately just in case one is lost or damaged. This is a huge advantage. The Sewrella set is divine, except if one is damaged or lost how does one replace? Also, I just don’t Tunisian crochet with any hook smaller than 5mm. So almost half the set never gets used.
I’m so excited for you, keep us posted. 😊
Dream set would have to be Chiaogoo metal w/ Clover screws & swivel cords!! (This is my dream for knitting too lol)
I LOVE my tulip TC hooks. They are MY GO TO hooks. I couldn’t find mine in the states so I had to order from a Japanese company and shipped them to the USA.
As for the lantern moon ones I love. However, I have had them break on me. Tried to fix it and it doesn’t fix well. I wouldn’t buy lantern moon again for this reason.
I tried the Furls tunisian hooks.... I ordered two of them. Absolute garbage. The point was so extreme, it was like trying to crochet with a pencil, and they were both warped. Then, I stumbled across some vintage Susan Bates Quickslivers at an estate sale (these are the earlier, American made versions).... OMG!!!! They slide through yarn like BUTTER and are amazing!!!
your hooks!!!!! i cannot WAIT to cop a set as soon as they are available!!!!
my requests:
-size 5mm to 12mm, with .5mm increments
-clear and legible labeling on hooks And cords that will not fade
-joinable cords for those afghan projects
-swivel cords!
-metal hooks
-hook around 5.5-6 inches in length
-pointed tip, in line hook head
can’t wait to see what you come up with 🎉
Ok, I looked on Amazon UK and favourited every set i could remember you mentioning, like a game show where you watch stuff go by on a belt then everything you can remember you get to keep (i wish 🤣). The sets are pricey as you said, several come from Amazon US. So I will have to try looking at each one and then finding what you said about it. When is your collab happening? Should I wait? ❤❤❤
Dream set is metal, maybe aluminum, something light, with a thumb rest, swivel cords, especially something that's really flexible (maybe something where the different length cords are different colors? That'd be great!), a soft but structured case (like the fabric Mindful cases), and a slightly pointed tip. Oh you know, two sets one from 3.5 to 7mm, and then 8mm-15mm would be really cool. (Like how Clover sells their hooks) so you can have the choice of what you want in size. Plus if people wanted the whole shebang, they could buy both. (Or a secret third option, an "all hooks" specialty set). I think a rose gold or a gold would be nice, or oh a purple would be fantastic!
Hey there Toni 😉
I know this video is 8 months old.. but was wondering if you did come out with your own Tunisian hooks? 😛
You have so many hooks and styles of them lol Would you ever consider letting go of some and selling any? 😜😂
💜🥰💜
Thank you! so..
1. smooth bamboo (ka seeknit or tulip or clover) or wooden (like ginger knit pro)
2. smaller tip size (i only knitt with 4" or smaller needles)- i hate long tip 5" and 6" will make me crazy, because of that I don t buy anithing with loooooong tip
3. nice connection between cable and tip (ciagoo red lace, clover takumi, ka seeknit, tulip or even hiya hiya (for me is ok, not best but pretty ok)
4. size on metal connector
I know that lots of people struggle knitting with 4" tips. I have longer fingers than you and most women, but I knit in that way or crochet that I m very loose knitter and hate 1,2 or 3" tips outside my hand...
Wish best idea for your design! ❣
Yes!!! Love my Lantern Moons! I started with Addi Clicks. Good hooks, but $$$, heavy and cords & hooks bought separately and do not swivel.
I am so here for this video! I have a very cheap Amazon set that really don’t inspire me to use them. So I have no Tunisian projects, and I want to change that 🥰🧶🧶
ooh, my ideal set... flexible cords, preferably swivel, with connectors so you can adjust length, as long as they don't come undone when you are working on a project. For the hook, I prefer something nice and smooth that won't snag, comfortable hand grip, at least 6" in length. (I'm working on a project with short hooks and it's making me a bit crazy). Honestly my opinions tend to be similar to yours so anything you design is going to be wonderful!!
I can hardly wait to see what you come up with. But, since you asked: My ideal Tunisian set would be interchangeable or fixed cords in smaller sizes (my most-used hooks are 3 and 5 mm -- I like working with fingering- and sport-weight yarn), polished aluminum for extra glide, and pointed, tapered heads (like Boye). I like a thumb rest to help orient my hook, and I like super flex, swivel cords -- I think Addi's are my favorite cord. I don't need a fancy case b/c I keep all my hooks in a pencil book with elastic straps. In fact, I think I would ask for them to be open stock, so I didn't get more of the larger sizes that I just don't use. So exciting!
My mom makes traditional recieving blankets with very fine crochet lace edging. It's what people used to do before the 80s when buying recieving blankets (that are always too small, curses!) was a thing.
I wanted to continue the tradition but failed because the heads on the hooks were too rounded and short for my noob fingers.
I'm a knitter, who mainly knits socks and i absolutely LOVE addi knitting needles. Addi makes very tiny crochet hooks (yay!) BUT they are also too rounded and i can't successfully catch the stitches. My dream is for normal(?) tiny hooks of .6mm and/or .75mm that really grab a hold of the stitch like your hooks do.