Susan Bates 5-1/2-Inch Bamboo Handle Silvalume Head Crochet Hook, 8mm, Silver Pink (13206-L 11)

I am on the fence with these. I have used and loved Susan Bates hooks the entire time I have crocheted and have never had an issue. These, however, have got me wondering. I purchased 4 different sizes and each have the same problem. The Susan Bates hooks I had been using doesnt have the bamboo handles and they are different from these. For example, the heads of the bamboo handle hooks are more rounded and the throats arent as smooth so the yarn doesnt slide smoothly. You can clearly see the grooves in the bamboo handled hooks. I love the bamboo handles, Im just not crazy with the difference in the heads and throats of them when both are supposed be be inline. I have attached pictures to show the difference compared with my original Susan Bates hooks.

I love all of Susan bates crochet hooks. They are by far the best I have used and trust me I have tried them all, from the cheapest to the all wood, to the aluminum...do yourself a favor and buy these; you will be so pleasantly surprised and happy

This crochet hook is so light weight and easy to hold onto. I work with thicker yarns with this hook and my hands never sweat while using this. I find my hands dont cramp as easily while working for long periods of time.

The handle makes it easier to hold and use.

I really enjoy the feel of these hooks - I ordered two other sizes as well and have the complete set of smaller sizes. The bamboo handles make it easy on my hands and I seem to get less hand fatigue while using them. For me, the Susan Bates hooks are my primary choice to use for my crochet projects. While I own a compete set of the Boye hooks too, I still seem to reach for the Bates hooks first.

My fav

I like the feel of the hook. It is really well balanced. The style is really cool, too. I just wish there was a bit of a taper on the Hook. I find it really difficult to get into stitches sometimes.

Works well, and easy to use, but I think I prefer the flat Clovers- couldnt find any of them in the big hook sizes, so I got these. The bamboo is so nice and smooth, but my personal preference is something a little more grippy.

I absolutely love my crochet needle. It came a few days before the date it was supposed to. Which I was very happy with.

Didn’t have any problems with this hook! I loved that it had the wood handle. It was not super heavy. It was easy to use. The price is great. It’s been hard to find any crochet hooks in my area, so I resorted to buying this one. I was so pleasantly surprised!