A Word About Crochet Hooks...

The other day I got an e-mail from a crocheter asking me about crochet hooks and my preferences.  Well, here's my two cents worth.  From the very beginning I started using the Susan Bates brand crochet hooks because that was available to me then. As the years have gone by, more crochet hooks have entered the market.  I have tried some of these newer brands, as well as some with some very fancy handles, but I still go back to the Susan Bates hooks.  I love using these because I can crochet much better and faster with them.  The head of the hook has more of an aerodynamically shape from the more popular rounded hooks.  What this means is that it makes it easier to pull the strands of the yarn through the crochet stitches, at least this is the case for me.  When using the other popular hooks on the market, I feel slowed down, having to stop much more often to persuade the yarn through the loops.  If you haven't tried these hooks before, I encourage you to try them.  Here's a link to learn more.