Comments on: How Many Crochet Hooks Do You Need?

By: Dee Vincent

Dee Vincent — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:55:37 +0000

I have at least 20 aluminum individual hooks, plus one set of aluminum and plastic, plus one set of Denise extendable hooks and a couple of plastic ones when I could not find the size in aluminum. Many of my hooks are duplicates, and I almost always buy the same brand so if I have to, I can change if I misplace the one I am using or I can store it with the project if I decide to set it aside and start another one.

My g’niece loves the sound of the aluminum ones clinking together (she’s too young to crochet for real, but I plan to teach her to chain at Christmas), so I let her play with them to get comfortable around them.

By: Suzy

Suzy — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:17:42 +0000

Oh, and to everyone whose Husband doesn’t understand why we need, say, four I hooks, I explained it this way: “Well, Honey, how many phillips head screwdrivers do you own?” Suddenly he said it all made sense.

By: Suzy

Suzy — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:13:48 +0000

When I started out, I bought an inexpensive set of Boye aluminum hooks. If i remember correctly, it was one each of sizes D-N, and added from there. I would just buy whatever the local craft store had on sale or clearance. My collection is about 25 hooks in various sizes and materials. I came to realize I strongly prefer working with wooden hooks with a flat side, like the Susan Bates brand has. Recently, I purchased a few lacquered ebony hooks in the three sizes and style I use most often. They were a bit pricey but are a dream to work with, and seem sturdier than bamboo. They are also longer than any of the other hooks I own by about 3/4″, and fit my slightly large hands perfectly. To anyone starting out, I say get yourself a set of aluminum hooks in at least sizes D through L and experiment from there! As far as what you NEED, that varies depending on what you like to make. I almost never touch my tiny little steel hooks, but get tons of use out of sizes I, L and P. You need only what you will actually use.

By: hafza

hafza — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:35:29 +0000

Always not enough…since I tend to lost it and buy another then there are always more than one crochet project going on at the same time…I just easily get bored if one project take a long time to complete. At present I have almost 15 crochet hooks which some of them with the same size…. anyway I’m getting a new set of 12 aluminum hook just like in the picture above…and this will be my last hook shopping. I will be more organised this time.

By: Sarah Dee

Sarah Dee — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:15:17 +0000

I have about 13-14 hooks, ranging from 1.80mm to 6.5mm. There is no such thing as too many hooks! I love them!

By: bheng

bheng — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:08:32 +0000

a girl can’t have enough crochet hooks… I collect crochet hooks… my favorite will be the Tulip line and the Clover crochet hooks…

By: lafftur

lafftur — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:31:30 +0000

32. But that includes one cro-hook, and three afghan hooks in various lengths. And it seems like with every new project I need yet another hook!

By: eliska

eliska — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:37:58 +0000

I have about 15, but 3 of them are size N, 4 of them are size F, 2 are really bent, and 2 are the really small numbered ones that I don’t have yarn that I can use them for right now.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:33:31 +0000

I am a baby crochet addict. I just have 8 hooks-all aluminum so far. But, I found the best way to store them. My brother in law is a cigar smoker. His cigars come in a nifty glass tube. I put one hook in each tube and put a label at the end of the tube and place them in a jar. Very easy to keep track of. I even put the name of the project on a piece of paper and slip into the tube in case I have to stop in the middle of a project.

By: mandy

mandy — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:02:29 +0000

I have I guess about 75 crochet hooks or more. I have a habit of buying them at garage sales, swap meets, and thrift stores, if they are at a good price. Then I have family members that know I crochet and give me some that belonged to other family members that have passed away. I keep them because you just never know who might need that size J hook of which you have 7 of. I am a crochet hook hoarder! and I love it.