I actually bought these at Michaels because I was teaching a friend how to crochet, and they were so inexpensive I figured that if she decided not to keep going with the crochet, she wouldn't be out of a lot of money, and if she did keep going, she would have a few different sized hooks to play with until she upgraded.
That being said, these cheapies are really very nice! They are light but sturdy, and super smooth as well. I was so pleased with them that I am going to go buy another set for myself. I was actually doing a price comparison when I noticed that these had yet to be reviewed, and I couldn't let that continue!
These are a really good bargain, and I have no complaints!
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I'm a big fan of the Susan Bates hooks, and I had been looking for a "cheap backup" for my hooks, since I had been lending my others out to friends and family.
I enjoyed the fact that the luxite hooks are a nice cheap alternative to the other types of hooks, and I didn't find that there were any "snags" on the hooks at all where the yarn could catch (I'd found this to be true with some other plastic-like material crochet hooks.)
My personal recommendation is that the larger the hook size in the luxite, the better for its durability and strength. (I eventually picked up a size "N" luxite hook that I'm still using and loving.)
The smaller sizes are not as strong and so tend to bend and snap under pressure. If you are looking for a set of smaller hooks, such as sizes "E" through "H" I would personally recommend the Silvalume made by Susan Bates that I've found hold up very well for small projects, even if you tend to have tighter stitches like myself.
The Luxites are lightweight and perfect for larger sized projects as well as being great for cost, but getting down into the smaller size hooks these don't tend to hold up.
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I love these hooks, but only for certain projects.
They are made of light plastic that warms to the touch, and generally it has great slip. It's wonderful for working with cheap acrylic yarn because it reduces the squeak factor, and it's delightful for fine yarn as well. These feel much more pleasant in-hand than metal hooks.
These are in-line, which makes them suitable for bobbles, cnupps, and tall linked stitches. The thumb rest bows out a bit, which won't be an issue for most people. I do a lot of Tunisian style stitches, and it can make the a gauge a bit loose when I have a very tall (20 loops or so) stitch creeping onto it.
Sometimes you'll get a hook that is fine, sometimes the 2 halves are not aligned perfectly and there is a small ridge. Not an issue with some yarns, but a huge problem with others. Any ridge destroys the slip, and filing it down is a pain. If purchasing in person, examine the hooks for any defects before buying.
These should never be used for tight-gauge projects like amigurumi. The plastic cannot stand up to the pressure, and will break or warp.
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I purchased these crochet hooks for the students in my Middle School Elective Crochet Class. The different size hooks were great for the different crochet styles of beginners. Those who tend to crochet too tight were given larger hooks until they learned to relax and maneuver the tension of their stitches. My only complaint was the shipping cost (more than the cost of the hooks) and the delivery time. It is better to order directly from Amazon. Although Amazon's multi-sized crochet hooks are more expensive, you will receive the merchandise faster.
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Love it, Love it! Happy I bought them.You could crochet faster and the hook slides through the yarn with ease.
