Luvachicken Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'm still resting my shoulder but have been looking at different crochet hooks and the price Today I have just found a set of Clover crochet hooks BUT they cost £45 They are soft grip but I cannot see anything different between them and the knitpro or the fusion ones Can anyone explain to me why the Clover ones are SO expensive ? They were recommended to me as a present but it makes quite an expensive present I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Not much use to you I know but if you're talking expensive check out Furls: http://furlscrochet.com/collections/crochet. Wonderful hooks but how much to gather a working set together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 However, something that may be more useful; Susan Bates comfort cushions Scroll down to the "frequently bought together" bit and you can see they also come in two sizes, one for up to 4mm and one for up to 6.5mm. I've got one of each size and find them very comfortable, you can remove them and change them to other hooks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Maybe they use a sturdier kind of metal? Or lighter maybe? Dunno, but wouldn't spend anything over 4 euro's for a crochet hook. There is not much that can break or wear out. I only found that the size numbering on the soft grip handle wears of, but that isn't an issue either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 In that case I might get the cheaper soft grip ones that were suggested on the other post - once my shoulder is better that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Have you seen these? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Addi-Swing-Crochet-Hook-Green/dp/B004HOXCTQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427315089&sr=8-1&keywords=addi+crochet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 More choices How is your crochet going quickcluck ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Going slowly slowly thanks made a teacosy. currently making the roses for this cushion from a Nicki Trench book.. have done the 2 sides which ended up different sizes lol lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Those are lovely quickcluck I wish my shoulder would get better then I could actually get started. I really love the tea cosy - they look like anemones, one of my favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 The pansy tea cosy is fabulous so,pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well thank you ladies.... I really enjoy going to my group which has helped with my confidence..... Really hope that your shoulder improves soon. Have you triend resting your arm on a pillow??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Wow, a crochet group sounds amazing - and your makes are AMAZING too, well done Quickcluck!!! I've just finished a panda, 'tho I'm struggling to make his face look "right" if you know what I mean, the pattern is very cute, but I'm not sure my little guy looks quite the same, somehow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 we need a pic Bramble...... Check out your local wool shop, they may well do a group, they just dont advertise them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Really hope that your shoulder improves soon. Have you triend resting your arm on a pillow??? Thank you quickcluck, yes I do have a nice pillow to rest it on. For now the physiotherapist has strapped it with some blue tape and has suggested a bag of frozen peas and some lovely cream called Biofreeze, and some exercises I was doing already. Even if my shoulder gets better soon I doubt I'll be able to make anything so nice as you have quickcluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hi - the only crochet hooks I buy these days are the Fleabubs by Lala ones. She moulds fimo ergonomically round the handles. They are fab for arthritis & other hand/ wrist pain. You can even have them custom made to your own designs. I have a piggy one, a mystical one that is black swirly with glitter & stars, a ladybirds one & a general rainbow swirly one. She does all sizes & there are different sorts of hooks including the Susan Bates ones. But I prefer the normal ones. There are different types of moulded handles to choose from to suit your grip. Really great they are & you get a chocolate heart with your order..a nice touch! I don't like bamboo ones & I'm not keen on plastic hooks as the yarn creaks & doesn't slip easily. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The only hooks I use are bamboo. Lovely and smooth to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
