Acrylic Crochet Hooks – A Complete Guide To Your Best Options

By Jodie Morgan

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In crochet, acrylic means yarn, and an acrylic crochet hook! Acrylic is a transparent, light, strong alternative to glass. It’s cheaper and doesn’t shatter.

Crochet hooks made of this material are smooth, lightweight, and in fun and vibrant colors. Read my review of the best below.

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Note: This material isn’t used by many brands of crochet hooks.

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Crystal Lite Acrylic Crochet Hooks

Crystal Lite Acrylic Crochet Hooks

A gift set of Susan bates crystalites, including five sizes in bright colors.

Features



  • Sizes Included – 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm and 6.5mm
  • Style Of Hook – Inline
  • Length – 6 & 1/2″

Pros

  • Smooth
  • Affordable
  • Sizes are engraved on each hook
  • Great for beginners
  • Slightly slippery, but the yarn doesn’t accidentally slide off

Cons

  • Smaller sizes not included
  • Sizes on the hooks are hard to read
  • One customer found one broke after prolonged use
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Yarnology Acrylic Crochet Hooks

Features

  • Sizes Available – 15mm (Size P/Q)

Pros

  • Ergonomic
  • Comfortable to use
  • Affordable
  • Suitable for those with hand pain/strain

Cons



  • You get what you pay for
  • Only one size available

Decorated Acrylic Crochet Hooks

Waters Crochet Hook Set My Darn Yarn Etsy Store - colorful acrylic handles on Susan Bates hooks

A gorgeous set of crochet hook with a hand-turned acrylic handle in a variety of colors.

Features

  • Sizes Available – Lilac – Size F, Orchid – Size G, Slate Blue – Size H, Peach – Size I, & Sunflower – Size J, & Olive – Size K
  • Style Of Hook – Available with Susan Bates, Clover Amour, Or Boye hooks

Pros

  • Beautiful
  • Comes with a variety of colors
  • Smooth
  • Comfortable to use
  • Good range of sizes
  • Excellent quality

Cons

  • Expensive, but worth it
  • Takes a while to ship
  • Metric sizes not listed

Rico Acrylic Crochet Hooks

Affordable, no-frills set of crochet hooks, perfect for kids and beginner crocheters.



Features

  • Sizes Included – 5.00mm, 5.50mm, 6.00mm, 6.50mm, 7.00mm, 8.00mm, 9.00mm, 10.00mm, 12.00mm and 15.00mm.

Pros

  • Smooth
  • Lightweight
  • Affordable
  • Good value

Cons

  • You get what you pay for
  • Smaller sizes aren’t available

Smooth Acrylic Crochet Hooks

Gold Glitter Crochet Hooks Handcraftdluv Etsy Store

These are Gold Glitter acrylic plastic hooks, available in a variety of sizes.

Features



  • Sizes Available – 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, & 20mm.
  • Style Of Hook – Tapered
  • Length – 15cm

Pros

  • Smooth
  • Good range of sizes
  • Affordable

Cheap Acrylic Crochet Hooks

Acrylic Crochet Hooks 9 Set JinansCreations Etsy Store

Features

  • Sizes Included – 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, and 12mm.
  • Style Of Hook – Tapered
  • Length – 15cm

Pros

  • Very affordable
  • Great for beginners
  • Smooth
  • Lightweight
  • Comfortable

Cons

  • You get what you pay for
  • Shipping is a little expensive

Acrylic Handle Interchangeable Crochet Hook

Crochet Hook Set, Interchangeable, Acrylic Handle,  ShopCrocWoodworking Etsy Store

Custom made, a set of interchangeable crochet hooks, with an acrylic hand-turned handle.



Features

  • Sizes Included – C/2 – 2.75mm; D3 – 3.25mm; E4 – 3.5mm; F5 – 3.75mm; G/6 – 4mm and H/8 – 5mm.

Pros

  • Excellent quality and craftsmanship
  • Good customer service
  • Free shipping
  • Comes with a handy travel case
  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Larger sizes are available but sold separately
  • Can take a while to ship, but definitely worth the wait

Comfortable, lightweight, and very smooth, these affordable hooks make an excellent choice for beginner and advanced crocheters alike.

Have you ever used these types of hooks? What do you like or dislike about them? I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.



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Jodie Morgan From Crochet Penguin

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Author: Jodie Morgan is a passionate crocheter and blogger with 17+ years of experience currently living in regional Australia. Taught by her mother, she fell in love with crocheting after her first child was born. When she’s not crocheting, you’ll find her enjoying a cup of coffee with cream, or sharing helpful resources and tips with the online crochet community. Please say hello, or see what she's making on socials.

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Comments

  1. I have a question for you. I purchased hooks I believe are acrylic and they stick and squeak when I am using 100% acrylic yarn. Is this normal.

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    • Hi Patti. Yes the sticking and squeaking can certainly happen with some acrylic hooks and 100% acrylic yarn. This can happen because your tension is tight. Try loosening it a little. You could also try what some other crocheters recommend and that is to rub a little beeswax or soap on the hook. Some people even run their hook through their hair to get some of the natural oil onto the hook to stop the squeaking. You may find the squeaking continues and if so, you may need to choose a wooden or aluminum hook for the yarn you are using. Let me know how you get on. Cheers Jodie

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