Comments on: Broken Crochet Hook!

By: Kerstin

Kerstin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:11:24 +0000

My “knit pro” hook size 3 broke just after 20 minutes of using…

I then bought a new wooden hook from another company, because I really like the feeling of wooden hooks [I have not tried bamboo, yet, but bamboo is not wood anyway ], but I didn’t like the flatened part of the “knit pro” hook [here in Germany most of the hooks are round, and I sometimes just turn the hook between thumb and index-finger to give my wrist a rest] and birch tree isn’t that strong…
I now have a hook made of rosewood and it is very very nice – in color, in touch and in handling.

So sometimes a mishap leads to something wonderful!

Greets,
Kerstin

By: Sodie

Sodie — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:50:17 +0000

Laurie – I have flown many times with my metal hook. However, I only take the one I need just in case the person at the screening is having a bad day and has chosen that day to keep them. However, you are not permitted to take knitting needles – I love the airline’s web-site recommendataion – remove knitting off needle and use crochet hook! Pretty obious the webmaster doesn’t crochet or knit. Check your airline’s website – I think Airtran specifically lists crochet hooks as acceptable. You can even carry small scissors but DO NOT carry the kind that fit into the little plastic cap to keep the blades closed – I was told they had search my entire carry-on because they thought I had a least one box cutter (aka mini scissors). Good luck!

By: Suzi

Suzi — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:53:57 +0000

Folks go to re-sale shops and get crochet hooks and knitting needles for a quarter on even a dime. I have just tons of needles regular sizes and steels and never pass any up if I see them in a 2nds store. You can also get skeins of yarns from estates. Sometimes 6-8-10 or more of the same expensive skeins for 1.00 apiece even less. Cant beat that kind of cost.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:47:32 +0000

I have been using aluminum hooks with bamboo handles for about a year now. They just seem to fit my hand better. I even have a steel hook (size 7) with bamboo. It makes thread crochet easier for me.

By: soly

soly — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:19:37 +0000

hi. i am from the Philippines. I love your designs so much specially the bag using plastic bags! You look asian.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:02:20 +0000

Hi Laurie!

I was told by a fellow crocheter that aluminum hooks weren’t allowed, but plastic ones were. I’m thinking wood ones would be ok too, but to be on the safe side it’s a good idea to call the airline to ask just in case. Have a great trip!!!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:08 +0000

I plan to fly and take my crochet. Are aluminum hooks allowed? I am looking into buying some plastic crochet but they just aren’t as smooth. Any ideas?

By: Juli

Juli — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:38:21 +0000

I’m not a big fan of plastic hooks. I’ve never had one break but it doesn’t seem as smooth to work with for me. I have metal hooks that I prefer. I’ve also never seen or used wooden hooks for crocheting, but I’m not sure if it’s something I’d be willing to try because I am comfortable with the materials I already have on hand.

My grandmother also gave me a crochet hook that was an antique. I think it belonged to her mother at one point. She said it’s made of pearl, but I am afraid to even try to use it because I don’t want to break it.

By: Daria

Daria — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:37:59 +0000

Hi Rachel,

I’m sure you will discover at some point, that we can also make our crochet hooks out of wooden dowels, simply using a wood carving or pocket knife and sandpaper. There are many websites that give instructions on how to do this and it’s not very difficult, though a bit tedious. The end result is very rewarding to use your own hand-made hook. It is also easy to make knitting needles, too (simply using a pencil sharpener and sandpaper!). The wooden hooks are also virtually indestructible!

By: Gaz

Gaz — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:14:16 +0000

My mom loves this one plastic G hook she’s had forever, it’s the only size she uses in plastic but she swears by it. When I was getting back into crocheting and re-learning I was using the plastic one but it’s too bendy and I’m afraid I’m going to snap it. I prefer aluminum. I haven’t tried wooden but I’ve seen them. They seem kind of expensive for everyday crafts. There’s actually a ton of hand-crafted wooden, bamboo and even glass and clay hooks on Etsy. What I really want though is this brand of Japanese hooks (I forget the brand but they’re on Etsy too) with a rubber comfort grip and a different size hook on each end – so you got 2 in 1.
All in all, I guess it’s just preference and whatever weight yarn and the particular pattern you’re doing that amounts to the material your hook is made out of. But aluminum is almost required for plarn because it’s such a pain in the ass. The one time I tried plarn I used I think an N hook and there was a lot of resistance and I thought THAT was going to snap! But I don’t have time to play with plarn for a while because I’m focusing on amigurumi and they’re selling quite well.