Product Description

Red Heart ''Crystalites'' are translucent colored, acrylic crochet hooks in fun colors. Easy-to-use, comfortable to hold, these lightweight hooks glide easily through yarn.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34005 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Susan Bates
• Dimensions: 7.08" h x 3.54" w x .29" l, .10 pounds

Features

• 5 hook set

Customer Reviews

Definitely not for everyday use
I have been crocheting for 23 years and for the most part I have used steel hooks. Unfortunately I do travel quite a bit and I needed hooks to take on the plane, these were the obvious choice. The first thing that I have noticed is there the plastic tends to have an edge. It's easily filed down with a fingernail file, but it's there none the less. It's not overly comfortable to use and the smaller hooks (Primarily G) aren't that firm with rough usage. I tend to make crochet toys and amigurumi which requires a nice tight stitch, and these just don't cut it. I could never get the stitches tight enough without fear of breaking the hook.

Now, that being said. These would be GREAT for kids who are just learning to crochet. They have bright and attractive colors that can definitely keep ones interest while trying to teach them something that can be tedious otherwise :) They are also relatively inexpensive compared to steel hook kits.

Not bad....
At first I thought that these were just some novelty items because of the color. However I am currently using the "G" hook to do a project with a book I brought from Amazon:Positively Crochet! as a matter of fact, I bought the yarn here too!! Beadnik-Black Beret I am happy to say that the project is going well, the needles are sturdy and they feel good in my hand. I have a tendency to make my stitches tight ( I guess because I am a begginer), but the needle fits easily through my stiches. The colors are vibrant, so if you are trying to get a small child interested in crochet, this might be a good choice. One tiny drawback is that the needle size printed on the needle itself is hard to see. The needles are see through plastic and combined with the colors make reading the etching on the side difficult. The sizes are on the outside of the pouch though.

These are great hooks!
I am a beginning crocheter. I have made a few different projects so far. So far I am finding that these Crystalites hooks are my preferred hook to use. They do tend to grip the yarn more than aluminum or steel, however they are also a lot less slippery to hold. This makes them more comfortable to use. They also definitely feel "warmer" than aluminum which makes them easier to work with for long periods.


I love the inline hook style which is why I tried these Susan Bates hooks in the first place. What a difference! I couldn't get the hang of crocheting for more than a year until I found these inline hooks and also altered my hold to "pencil" style. It didn't take long to get a good rhythm going after that, and a fairly regular gauge. I am quite pleased with these hooks in all sizes so far.


I wish they could make a hybrid with a metal hook and shank with a Crystalites grip and back shaft. That would be a great hook for more types of yarn.


All in all, these Crystalites are a great purchase.