Crochet Hooks

Browse hooks from Clover, Birch and Pony in the full range of sizes, plus sets that cover every hook a pattern is likely to ask for. Available in aluminium, bamboo and soft grip.

Clover Amour Crochet Hooks

Regular price From $13.60

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Birch Pony Crochet Hook

Regular price From $3.50

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Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hooks

Regular price From $16.90

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KnitPro Afghan/Tunisian Hook (Single Ended)

Regular price From $15.50

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Birch Bamboo Crochet Hooks With Round Handle

Regular price $6.80

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Birch Tricot Hooks

Regular price From $6.20

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Clover Amour Crochet Hook Set

Regular price $104.20

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Birch Crochet Hooks

Regular price From $5.30

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Choosing Crochet Hooks

Frequently asked questions

Size first

A crochet pattern names a hook size in millimetres, and the ball band suggests one too. As a rule, 4 ply takes a 3 to 3.5mm hook, 8 ply a 4 to 4.5mm, 10 ply a 5 to 5.5mm and chunky 6.5mm and up. Amigurumi is worked a size or two smaller than the yarn suggests so the stuffing stays hidden.

Which handle

The tip matters less than the handle, because crochet holds the hook for hours. Clover Amour and Soft Touch have moulded grips that ease hand fatigue and are what we recommend for anyone who crochets a lot. Birch and Pony aluminium hooks are the classic plain hook, light and inexpensive. Birch bamboo hooks with a round handle are warm and slightly grippy, good for slippery yarns.

Sets and Tunisian hooks

The Clover Amour set covers every size a pattern is likely to ask for and costs less than buying the hooks one at a time. Tunisian hooks, also called tricot hooks, are long with a stopper at one end so they can hold a whole row of loops, for the woven looking fabric that craft makes.

What size crochet hook for 8 ply?

4mm for most patterns, 4.5mm for a softer blanket fabric, 3.5mm for amigurumi. The hook size and tension in the pattern settle it.

What is the best crochet hook for beginners?

A 4mm or 5mm hook with a comfortable handle, such as Clover Amour, and an 8 ply yarn in a light colour. The soft grip stops the hand cramping while the movement is still new.

Are Clover Amour hooks worth it?

For anyone who crochets regularly, yes. The handle reduces hand strain and the tip is shaped to catch yarn cleanly. For an occasional project, a plain aluminium hook is fine.

What is a Tunisian crochet hook?

A long hook with a stopper at one end that holds a full row of loops at once. Tunisian crochet makes a dense, woven looking fabric that sits between knitting and crochet.

Do crochet hook sizes match knitting needle sizes?

In millimetres, yes: a 4mm hook and a 4mm needle are the same diameter. Letter sizes on American hooks differ, so go by the millimetre size.

What hook for amigurumi?

One or two sizes smaller than the yarn suggests, so 2.5mm to 3mm for 4 ply cotton and 3.5mm for 8 ply. A tight fabric keeps the stuffing hidden.

Metal or bamboo crochet hook?

Metal is smooth and fast and suits most yarns. Bamboo grips slippery yarns such as cotton and silk and feels warmer in the hand.

Do I need a hook set?

If you crochet more than one project, a set pays for itself. The Amour set covers the sizes almost every pattern asks for; buy larger hooks individually for chunky yarn.

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