Crochet Hooks

Crochet hooks: The perfect needle for your needlework project

Crochet is one of the most popular types of needlework, which enjoys great popularity. "Unlike knitting, here you only need one needle, which makes it especially easier for beginners." A crochet hook differs from conventional knitting or Circular knitting needles by the fact that it has no smooth head, but a small barb. This serves to pick up the thread and pull it through the respective stitches. There are different types of stitches, depending on which patterns and crochet instructions are used

Crochet hook materials comparison

To make your decision a little easier when buying crochet hooks, we present the differences between the individual Types and materials for crochet hooks in more detail below.

Yarn crochet hooks and wool crochet hooks

Anyone who likes to crochet knows that there are different yarns and therefore different yarn thicknesses. In order to process the different yarns optimally, different crochet hook thicknesses are necessary. The thicker the yarn, the larger the crochet hook should be. For thin yarns such as sock wool, fine crochet hooks with a thickness of 2-3 mm are suitable. For thick wool, such as virgin wool, needles with a thickness of 5-6 mm are optimal. Fine Crochet Hooks have a much finer tip, which allows the yarn to slide over the needle more easily. Wool Crochet Hooks on the other hand, have a larger and sturdier tip to facilitate the crocheting of thicker wool. So when buying yarn crochet hooks or wool crochet hooks, you should pay attention to the appropriate thickness to achieve the best result.

Metal and aluminum crochet hooks

Metal crochet hooks are very popular for many crochet projects due to their smooth surface and tip. The difference between the materials lies only in the manufacture -. while wool crochet hooks are cast from aluminum, the metal yarn crochet hooks are made of steel. Both materials are durable and offer a good feel. However, it should be noted that metal crochet hooks are much colder in the hand than crochet hooks made of natural materials.

addiNature: wooden crochet hooks from olive, bamboo or walnut

wooden crochet hooks enjoy great popularity among people who have a preference for natural materials. Apart from their environmentally friendly production, wooden crochet hooks offer a variety of advantages. They are characterized by a pleasant feel, because the wood has a warm and grippy surface. Thus, they fit comfortably in the hand and provide optimal conditions for crochet.

In this case, the needles of bamboo have a wooden hook. Although they have a remarkable resistance, prove to be Bamboo crochet hooks nevertheless as very elastic and therefore lie comfortably in the hand when crocheting.

The Olive wood- and Walnut crochet hooks consist of wood in the handle, but are equipped with metal tips, because the hooks slip better with the yarn.

Both wooden crochet hooks and needles made of bamboo are made of natural raw materials and convince with their pleasant feel and ergonomics.

addiTun Tunisian Crochet Hook

Tunisian Crochet Hooks, also known as afghan crochet hook, are basically a combination of a knitting needle and a crochet hook. They are longer than ordinary crochet hooks and have a needle on one end and a stopper on the other.

With them, in the technique of Tunisian crochet, many stitches can be crocheted onto the needle before finishing the row by pulling the thread through, similar to knitting. Tunisian crochet piece can always be only as wide as the length of the needle. That's why the addiClick Hook Set offers the best Possibility to work large areas through a flexible rope at the end of the crochet hook tip.

Crochet Accessories & Cases

A good basic equipment for crochet includes not only the right needle, but also the right accessories. These include scissors, measuring tapes and needles for sewing the threads. Also practical are cases in which the crochet hooks and the Accessories crocheting can be stored. So they have their crochet hook always handy and neatly stored.