clover 3674 Amour Crochet Hook Set, 1

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I personally don’t rotate my hook very much, so I have no issues with the shallower bowl of the Soft Touch. One caveat though: I do find I drop more stitches with the Soft Touch than the Amour when I’m using a chunkier weight yarn. I personally think the handles are the biggest difference between these hooks, and for lots of reasons! That being said, if you’re considering upgrading from a standard plastic or steel hook, these are absolutely worth the investment. The ergonomic handles will save you so much hand and wrist pain in the future. Not to mention, they will both last a very long time. I’ve been using the same Soft Touch hooks for a literal decade, and they show almost no signs of wear.

They’re better for wrist pain as the inline hooks require more movement to get yarn loops on and off them. The taper in tapered hooks means slightly less yarn wrangling because it’s meeting you half way.How long is a clover crochet hook? ​The standard sizes of Clover Amour hooks (sizes B – J) are 5.5” in length. The larger sizes (K & up) are longer. Having said that, I know some crocheters who swear by Addi Swings – I’d recommend giving them a go just in case they’re your perfect hook. My personal preference shouldn’t really come into anyone else’s crochet hook experiences but I’m a Clover Amour gal through and through. I use and love a variety of crochet hooks but if I have the choice, I generally reach for a Clover every time!

I’ll admit it – I’m a bonafide crochet hook addict. I’m constantly on the search for the best ergonomic crochet hooks which means I buy A LOT of hooks. At last count I had about seven 4mm hooks alone. Seems like overkill right? If I see a hook I’ve never tried before, I buy it immediately – it’s my achilles heel. I think I’m one of the only yarn crafters who buys more hooks than yarn! I’ve had a few people asking what my go to hooks are and the truth is, I use so many different styles of hooks I can’t even count, but I do have a few favourites. The length of the Clover Amour is longer than the Soft Touch, both in handle and overall length. I can’t say which is better. It really comes down to personal preference. I will say the longer handle on the Amour felt strange at first, but that’s likely because I’m just used to a shorter hook. After using them a bit, I don’t notice it nearly as much. What is the difference between etimo and clover amour? The difference is in the handle. The Clover Amour is flat where you thumb will rest and on the Clover Etimo hooks the handle is more rounded. I will do a full post on the whole shebang of hooks but for now you just need to know that there are basically two kinds of hooks and most brands are based on these kinds of hooks. Both the Amour and Soft touch hooks have a matte aluminum shaft. (The shaft is the part with the hook.) If you’re worried they have a texture or roughness to them, don’t. They both glide incredibly smoothly through all types of yarn. The aluminum also makes these hooks lightweight, which is a plus when crocheting for long periods of time.They look like toothbrushes to me. I know I’m fussy but I look at crochet hooks for about 8 hours a day and I like them to look nice. I don’t think these are the worst looking ergonomic crochet hooks by a long shot (the earwax coloured Clover Soft Touches are pretty hard on the eye) but there’s something very medical about the way they look. We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons: There are a few different ways to buy Clover Armour crochet hooks. You can buy them individually and build you collection one by one or you can buy them as a set (at least you can for the smaller sizes up to size J).

I’m part of their referral program so if you want 20% off your first Happy Hook you can use this link here. They’re so worth it I love mine even though it’s a Bates. You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways: Beginners, I want you to know that having an expensive or “fancy” hook is not going to help you nearly as much as practice and gaining muscle memory. Don’t buy into the hype that you have to have the prettiest or most expensive hook to create beautiful pieces. It’s just not true. First, I want to say that these are both excellent quality hooks. I genuinely don’t think you can go wrong either way. But they’re also not the only hooks out there, and I encourage you to try as many as you can!Using an ergonomic hook can make the biggest difference in your crocheting. The elastomer rubber handle of the Clover Amour Crochet Hook fits in your hand perfectly and makes for the perfect grip. But, let’s dig a little deeper into these crochet hooks. Odds are that you are here because you have seen the ever so popular ‘Clover Amour Crochet Hooks‘ and are wonder what is all the hype really about?! Are they really as good as everyone says they are? We will be going over all the aspects of the Clover Armour Crochet Hooks and then you can decide what you think about them for yourself. I bought this from a knitting store that carries only Addi hooks so I was kind of forced into buying it but I quite like it. It’s a 2mm so I use it for amigurumi and it’s a top notch little hook. I prefer these to the Addi Swing so if you’re going to budget for an Addi hook, try this one first, especially if you’re a pencil grip crocheter. I can’t quite imagine how a pencil grip crocheter would hold and Addi Swing. If anyone can point me to a video of it being done, I’d love to see it! Are Clover Amour hooks inline or tapered?Clover Amour hooks are tapered in style. They are also a very ergonomic crochet hook as they have an easy grip handle and smooth shaft that the yarn can just glide over.

The Soft touch handle is made from ABS resin, which is a strong plastic. The handle has a very slight texture to it, but not something you will noticeably feel in your hand. It just provides a bit more grip than a smooth plastic. While the Soft Touch is less grippy than the Amour, I still find they have excellent control. Top: Clover Amour, Bottom: Clover Soft Touch Markings Clover Amour hooks are also great for different crocheting styles. So, whether you do a knife hold or a pencil grip when you crochet, these hooks are perfect for both styles as they are lightweight and have an ergonomic handle. Where Can I Buy Clover Amour Crochet Hooks? Clover Amour Crochet Hooks are known for their comfortable easy grip handles that are both ergonomic and come in vibrant colors. Each specific size of mm hook is a specific color so you will never have to wonder which size is which, you can easily tell by what color the handle is for easy identification. They come in many hook sizes from 0.60mm to 15mm. Both the Clover Amour and Soft Touch have a tapered hook. There are many great debates on whether tapered is better than inline hooks (and vice versa), but it truly comes down to personal preference. There are pros and cons to both (that’s another post entirely), but my personal preference is tapered. I really like cheap little Birch hooks. They’re better than the full metal ones (for some reason those ones just don’t mesh with me) and they’re really affordable. I have several because I like to keep my hook with the project so I don’t forget which hook I was using so I actually have 2 size 4 Birch hooks. No complaints.

I’m a knife grip crocheter and found it fine to use the Addi Swing but I’m pretty sure a pen grip crocheter would struggle – they look to me like they’re designed for knife grippers. For purely aesthetic purposes, the Amour wins hands down. If you haven’t noticed, I really love color, and these are just so much more fun to look at. Plus, like I mentioned, each hook size has a different colored handle.