Susan Bates Silvalume Crochet Hook Set in Pouch Sizes F, G, H, I, J, K

These are like the original Susan Bates hooks with the pointier top and the deep throat. These hooks do not have a tendency to split the yarn and I don't have nearly as many slipped stitches with these as I do with Boye hooks. I have been crocheting for over 40 years and have used several different brands and types of crochet hooks without really paying attention; until now. I purchased a set of ergonomic hooks for my granddaughter, but the hook part was a disappointment. It was difficult to get the hook into some of the tighter stitches and she was frustrated with some of her stitches slipping off and having to remove all the current stitch and start it again. I had her try one of these Susan Bates Silvalume hooks, I had just got them in, and wanted to see if it helped her. She had been excited about the "new style" of crochet hooks instead of using the "granny hooks" as she called them, until she actually started using them. The glamour faded quickly. She now won't use those and is always using my Susan Bates hooks. The throat on these hooks is nice and deep without being difficult to work with and the neck is straight rather than tapered. I personally find it's easier for me to maintain gauge with an inline hook. My speed when working with these hooks is a lot faster; I'm not having to redo as many stitches or trying to work the hook into a stitch with a round head. I have heard that Susan Bates redesigned these hooks a couple years back but returned to this design when their customer base protested loudly at the inferior product. I'm certainly glad they did. If you are looking to purchase a set of Susan Bates hooks, be sure to look closely at the top of the hook and make sure it's pointy shaped so you don't wind up with some of those horrid unpopular hooks they produced a couple years ago. I had read that the "old" good hooks were getting hard to find, but I lucked out and found these on Amazon and snagged them right away. Maybe they're not so hard to find anymore since they went back to the old design, but I feel fortunate that I was able to get a set of the better hooks. The set contains F,G,H,I J and K size hooks. I am going to purchase one additional hook, the 7mm, to complete my set. I think those are the ones I use most of the time. They come in a plastic pouch which is great for storing them in and the pouch lists the sizes on the front in both letters and mm. The hooks I received were all smooth with absolutely no jagged edges. I've seen in other reviews where people were complaining about getting some really rough hooks, but it looks like most of them were a couple years ago and were probably getting the redesigned hooks. I'm really happy with my new set of Susan Bates Silvalume Crochet hooks and wouldn't hesitate to purchase another set.

Not the ones I had hoped for but still good hooks. They will work nicely.

I bought these because I like having plenty of hooks in case I misplace any in the midst of a project. These were recommended as some of the best crochet hooks available, but honestly, I didn't see a smidgen of difference in working with these hooks compared to others from different manufacturers. These feel great in my hand, sturdy and strong, and move through the stitches just fine.

Because of a broken right wrist a few years ago (and I'm right handed), and the arthritis and limited range of motion left after its surgery, I'd been unable to crochet for a long time. I missed it; I used to find it very therapeutic. I had an extremely high stress job, and after getting home and settling in for the evening, there was something very calming and therapeutic about sitting down and crocheting. From time to time after the fracture/surgery, I'd try again, but always failed because of pain and/or cramping in my right hand and wrist. Recently, I just had a feeling that NOW I could do it. The problem? I'd moved back home to California a few years ago...and all my crochet supplies were still in unopened boxes in my garage! Rather than attempt to locate them, I ordered new stuff. It had been years since I purchased crochet hooks, and honestly had no recollection of which brand(s) I may have used before. So I started looking around on Amazon, doing what I always do--reading reviews to see what other people like/dislike, checking ratings for quality and so on. I liked the variety of sizes offered in this particular set, and after checking its reviews decided to buy it. I'm very pleased. Like my gut instinct had told me, I AM able to crochet again! Not for very long at any one time, necessarily, but at least I can do it. I find these crochet hooks to be very comfortable, a nice weight, and a perfect length for me. I'm currently working on a blanket, and while its progress has been slow, it's coming along. I'm thrilled to be able to do this once-favorite hobby again. I love the crochet hooks and definitely recommend them. Oh, their colors are pretty, too!

Took a little long to get, but perfect for a great price.

When I began learning to crochet, the short shank or shaft of Susan Bates hooks (that is, the part of the hook between the head and the thumb rest) seemed like a disadvantage. It seemed to me that there wasn't enough room to hold multiple loops. As I get better at crochet, though, I am beginning to see the superiority of these in-line hooks over the tapered hooks. The in-line hooks do a much better job of catching the yarn and carrying it through the stitches, which means that I can crochet a lot faster with these hooks than I can with hooks like the Boye set (D-K) that I own. Whereas the Boye hooks tend to get caught in the yarn--let's say in five out of ten stitches--the Susan Bates hooks slide right through. I haven't tried any of the Susan Bates hooks with bamboo handles, so my preferred ergonomic hooks are Tulip Etimo, but I think these Silvalume hooks are the best straight hooks in my collection. They work well for both the knife hold and the pencil hold; I have long hands and alternate between these holds and the hooks are comfortable either way. The only thing I dislike is that the hook size isn't consistently printed on the front of the hook. Out of the six hooks in the package I received, only two had the size printed on the front, with the hook mouth toward you, which is typically what you see when they're in the pouch (unless you put them in backwards, of course). A small nit-pick, I know, but I just thought I'd mention that. Hooks I've Tried: Susan Bates Silvalume Boye Curtzy EpicBelle Clover Amour Tulip Etimo

Great crochet hooks. I love inline hooks. They others seem to catch on things easier. These are perfect.

100均のものも悪くはないけど、細いサイズとなるとやはり専門で造られているかぎ針が良いと聞き購入。いろいろなメーカーのものを使ってみたくて集めてる最中ですが、こちらのかぎ針も編みやすいです。

love this brand, prefer the hooks

assolutamente perfetti, comodissimi, leggeri e maneggevoli, li trovo altrettanto comodi dei miei amatissimi ergonomici! peccato che si trovino solo di queste misure....

Me gusta mucho el diseño de estos ganchillo para crochet. Se teje rápido y se desliza bien, aún los materiales difíciles y gruesos como el cordón de algodón o poliéster. Cómodos y resistentes a un precio razonable.

Las mejores agujas que he probado, muy ligeras y con gran calidad, tienen un poco de punta y eso hace que encuentres mejor el orificio del punto, antes usaba las de mango de silicona, pero ahora no puedo coger otras que no sean estas por el tema de la punta, las otras son mucho mas redondeadas y se resvalan, éstas sin embargo puedes clavarlas mejor, eso conlleva que puedas ir mucho mas deprisa. Totalmente recomendables.Son las Ferraris de las agujas de ganchillo.