Clovers are worth it in my opinion. I love them. They work for me - they shave minutes off of my rows because they are so smooth - I fly through the stitches. Tulips are nice- but I compared the same size back to back on a project I am currently working on, and I felt just a tad bit more friction with the tulip etimo red hook that I have. Not much… but noticed it. Went back to my clover ❤
Just started learning to crochet, got myself a Boye - imitation set of hooks that have 0.5 to 1-9 in the solid metal and 2-5 to 6 in the coloured, anodised metal. Then I picked up the 7, 8, 9, 10 that match, separately. I have learnt to crochet on them but find my hands cramp a bit, so I've splashed out on a Clover set. Great to see another Aussie :)
I hate the bates bc of how blunt the tips are. I learned on Boye. Like most of us (older gals), they hurt my hands and I can’t use for long. I tried addi knock-offs, bc reviews said they have a swing that makes them faster…idk I couldn’t figure them out. I got cheap ‘ergonomic’ hooks from Amazon but so many had Burris on them that it would snag the yarn and had a lot of drag. I found eBay seller selling the 10pc set for $30 several yrs ago. I started playing w as soon as came in. I was like…omgosh these things are heaven!! Brushed hooks slide through any yarn like butter!!! They are simply heaven! And if you can find at cheaper price a def steal!! I then got the larger plastics, same! Best of all NO SQUEEK from yarn! Then got the steel hooks which are so nice if you’ve ever used the plain steel hooks - def old ones are hand killers! I’ve bought multiple sets! Absolutely love, love, love the ‘hot knife through butter’ feel and speed with which they go through yarn…doesn’t matter the material or project! Can’t recommend them enough! I’ve had the Denise Tunisian set but we had a house fire and I’ve not seen them since. I’d like to try the odyssey or the aluminum set bc of my carpel tunnel, thinking the weight would help, but the price…I know they take a lot to make, are inspected by hand, etc…idk just can’t pull trigger on $26-40/hook! But I’m cheap anyway, lol Edit: the one thing about clover is that they are color coded, so once you become familiar with them you will know size from memory…5mm=blue, 5.5mm=green, 6mm=brown, etc…and the size is stamped into the handle so you don’t lose the sticker and have to pull out the sizing bell (the sizing tool used during Victorian era to give standardized hook sizes as patters were beginning to be shared), to figure out the size hook needed for your project.
I have bought so many brands and different kinds of hooks but always go back to my Susan Bates hooks. For me they are the smoothest and fastest hooks. The only problem is I think age and arthritis gets many of us. The Susan Bates needs to slightly longer with a larger handle. They made a longer one but the handle is not thick enough. The clover hook is missing the added length that is so much more comfortable.
I love Tulip hooks, I needed a 6 so I brought a clover one.. unfortunately after a few stitches i have to wipe it on my tee shirt to bring the smooth run, so thats really annoying, so waiting for my Tulip one now..I really dont know why the clover gets catchy after a while, it drives me nuts...
Hi Marlene. I think this is such a good comment. So often, what works for one person is an absolute nightmare for another. Thanks for your perspective!! Happy crochet xx
I |\love my Clovers, and think they were definitely worth the money... And... I love my three Furls Odyssey’s. I also have some Susan Bates andcBoye hooks that I like... But.. I switch off between mybCloverscand my Odyssey s. Cliver hooks do come in all,if the big sizes, They are plastic, but are light, and easy to use. A set of Clovers is just $43 and change.. Afgordable.
I could have sworn I'd seen a small set of clover hooks, posted by a member on one of the facebook groups. Of course, I could be wrong!! hahahaha Thanks so much for watching!
It depends. I got a set of clover steels for 35, and they were genuine, I even got a 1pc standard size and it was genuine. You really just have to take the chance. Go to a box store and buy a 1 pc for comparison and then order the hooks. Then if they're not legit you return them
Clovers are worth it in my opinion. I love them. They work for me - they shave minutes off of my rows because they are so smooth - I fly through the stitches.
Tulips are nice- but I compared the same size back to back on a project I am currently working on, and I felt just a tad bit more friction with the tulip etimo red hook that I have.
Not much… but noticed it. Went back to my clover ❤
Totally agree!
I love my clovers. I have the 2mm and all the way to 15 mm. Very comfy and well engineered- would highly recommended clovers
Just started learning to crochet, got myself a Boye - imitation set of hooks that have 0.5 to 1-9 in the solid metal and 2-5 to 6 in the coloured, anodised metal. Then I picked up the 7, 8, 9, 10 that match, separately. I have learnt to crochet on them but find my hands cramp a bit, so I've splashed out on a Clover set. Great to see another Aussie :)
Great that you got the clovers!! They definitely help with the hand cramping!!
oooohhh you're Aussie? I'm in Brisbane!!
@@CrochetTutorials11 Same as me! - well, Logan.
@@HollyOak NICE!! I'm Northside... Banyo!
I love my clovers! I have been using a Tulip hook with the red metal or the gold metal. Love those!
Oh wow. The gold metal ones sound nice!! Thanks so much for watching Dawn and for commenting. Hope you have a wonderful week!
I have every size of the Clover line: steel, aluminum, and plastic. They are wonderful. I switch between Clover and Furls Odyssey. 💕
Oooh the Furls are nice!! Thanks so much for commenting!
Clover makes 6.5mm , 7, 8, 9 10, 12 and 15mm. I have them all. Great hooks!
I hate the bates bc of how blunt the tips are. I learned on Boye. Like most of us (older gals), they hurt my hands and I can’t use for long. I tried addi knock-offs, bc reviews said they have a swing that makes them faster…idk I couldn’t figure them out. I got cheap ‘ergonomic’ hooks from Amazon but so many had Burris on them that it would snag the yarn and had a lot of drag. I found eBay seller selling the 10pc set for $30 several yrs ago. I started playing w as soon as came in. I was like…omgosh these things are heaven!! Brushed hooks slide through any yarn like butter!!! They are simply heaven! And if you can find at cheaper price a def steal!! I then got the larger plastics, same! Best of all NO SQUEEK from yarn! Then got the steel hooks which are so nice if you’ve ever used the plain steel hooks - def old ones are hand killers! I’ve bought multiple sets! Absolutely love, love, love the ‘hot knife through butter’ feel and speed with which they go through yarn…doesn’t matter the material or project! Can’t recommend them enough!
I’ve had the Denise Tunisian set but we had a house fire and I’ve not seen them since.
I’d like to try the odyssey or the aluminum set bc of my carpel tunnel, thinking the weight would help, but the price…I know they take a lot to make, are inspected by hand, etc…idk just can’t pull trigger on $26-40/hook! But I’m cheap anyway, lol
Edit: the one thing about clover is that they are color coded, so once you become familiar with them you will know size from memory…5mm=blue, 5.5mm=green, 6mm=brown, etc…and the size is stamped into the handle so you don’t lose the sticker and have to pull out the sizing bell (the sizing tool used during Victorian era to give standardized hook sizes as patters were beginning to be shared), to figure out the size hook needed for your project.
I love my pony old school hooks. I love that big w still stock them from 2mm up to a 8mm in metal too. Absolutely love it.
I love the old hooks too!! So reliable!!
@@CrochetTutorials11 thank you for this informative video. It's truly appreciated. And it's beautiful to hear a familiar accent 🙏
@@thatshottaye Too few of us Aussies out there in crochet!! which is odd, considering we can cope with both US and UK terms. HUGS xx
@@CrochetTutorials11 you're most definitely right. Please keep posting 🙏 God bless and have a safe and blessed Christmas
I have bought so many brands and different kinds of hooks but always go back to my Susan Bates hooks. For me they are the smoothest and fastest hooks. The only problem is I think age and arthritis gets many of us. The Susan Bates needs to slightly longer with a larger handle. They made a longer one but the handle is not thick enough. The clover hook is missing the added length that is so much more comfortable.
Oh!! Great comment. Thanks so much for your insight. A lot of people really like the Furls for the handles. Have you tried those hooks?
Love my Tulips. One day I will have tthe pink Tulip set.
HUGS xx
I love Tulip hooks, I needed a 6 so I brought a clover one.. unfortunately after a few stitches i have to wipe it on my tee shirt to bring the smooth run, so thats really annoying, so waiting for my Tulip one now..I really dont know why the clover gets catchy after a while, it drives me nuts...
Hi Marlene. I think this is such a good comment. So often, what works for one person is an absolute nightmare for another. Thanks for your perspective!! Happy crochet xx
Likely due to skin oils
Thanks for the great information ❣️
Thank YOU for watching Mary!! Happy crochet!
I |\love my Clovers, and think they were definitely worth the money... And... I love my three Furls Odyssey’s. I also have some Susan Bates andcBoye hooks that I like...
But.. I switch off between mybCloverscand my Odyssey s.
Cliver hooks do come in all,if the big sizes, They are plastic, but are light, and easy to use.
A set of Clovers is just $43 and change.. Afgordable.
OH!! The furls are just gorgeous hooks!!... I haven't seen the big clovers!!! Thanks so much for the info!!!
Theres not enough smaller sizes in the clover, misses the in between sizes, like 5:50 and so on!
I could have sworn I'd seen a small set of clover hooks, posted by a member on one of the facebook groups. Of course, I could be wrong!! hahahaha Thanks so much for watching!
The really big hooks I have 20/30mm etc are wooden
Yes!! I finally saw big timber hooks for the first time, about two weeks after making this video. It's always the way!! hahahaha
Hi! Love the reviews! Where did you get your hook case?
Hi Jazy!! The pink one came with the tulip hooks. I got all my others from ebay!! Happy crochet!
@@CrochetTutorials11 thank you! Do you have a link to it?
@@jazy5939 No.. sorry mate.. It was quite a few years ago now..
I’m a Yarnology person!!!
Clovers do have the larger hood.
Yes!! Thanks so much for watching!
Clover makes .6 mm hooks all the way to 15mm I have their 2mm to 15mm hook. Great stuff!
I saw the clovers on Amazon for $40 for the set are they the real ones?
hmmm.. not entirely sure about the ones on Amazon to be honest...
It depends. I got a set of clover steels for 35, and they were genuine, I even got a 1pc standard size and it was genuine. You really just have to take the chance. Go to a box store and buy a 1 pc for comparison and then order the hooks. Then if they're not legit you return them
How much the hook
You can search them online for purchase.