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HOOK REVIEW - CLOVER BAMBOO HOOKS

July 4, 2008 |

clover bamboo crochet hooks

The world of crochet and knit was revolutionized several years ago with the introduction of hooks made with a wide variety of woods. The most common of those woods is bamboo. Knitters and crocheters alike have been wildly attracted to these tools.

I like bamboo hooks, but feel that there are problems here that create a hit and miss market. The first issue for me is finish. I purchased a couple of the Clover bamboo hooks and had to return several of them before I was happy with the smoothness of the head of the hook. I don’t think I’m any pickier about getting a finely finished hook than any other crocheter. I don’t mind using an emery board on the mold marks of a $1.99 plastic Q hook. But I do object to doing the same thing with a wood hook from a good manufacturer like Clover.

Another issue I have with bamboo hooks is the ‘drag’ they put on the yarn. Some hooks will glide right through any yarn. In fact, I have often counseled others, and have been advised myself, that if there is a problem with yarn splitting or dragging, the first fix to try is to change hooks. Changing from bamboo to rosewood proved a better match for me.

I know lots of knitters and crocheters who swear by bamboo. Not me. I like them, but I don’t LOVE them. I find that other woods and most metallic hooks are easier to work with than bamboo.

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  1. Crochet Diva on July 12, 2008 7:54 am

    Thank you for this review. I’ve wondered about the bamboo hooks, but haven’t tried them. Now, I won’t try them. THANK YOU!

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