Hook Nook Crochet Hooks – Are These Designer Hooks Worth It?

The Hook Nook Crocheting Hooks are beautiful. But they’re expensive. Are they worth it?

This guide helps you decide if these gorgeous crochet hooks are right for you.

What are the best crochet hooks in this collection? Find out below.

Table Of Contents

• The Story Of These Hooks
• THN Designer Hook
• THN Designer Jumbo Crochet Hook
• THN Designer Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set

The Story

These are a brand created by crocheter and influencer Jessica Carey. They were initially created for JOANN craft stores in the USA but have expanded to include many products and are available in multiple retailers.

The line of hooks includes regular hooks, jumbo hooks, and interchangeable crochet hooks, all made out of resin.

They also sell things like

• Their hook nook yarn
• A notions kit including stitch markers and darning needles
• A yarn passport for keeping track of your projects

Introduction To These Hooks

Here is a video from the founder.

Designer Crochet Hook Nook Hooks

The creators have crafted each hook with ergonomics and flexibility in mind, preventing pain or soreness while stitching.

The tapered neck of the hook reduces tension in your stitches, while its shape makes it easy to work with yarn. The unique color of each hook adds a gorgeous aesthetic aspect to your crocheting.

Features

• Sizes Available – US G – 4.25mm, US H – 5mm, US I – 5.5mm, US J – 6mm, US K – 6.5mm, US L – 8mm, & US N – 10mm
• Style Of Hook – Inline

Pros

• Hooks are custom-dyed to create a one-of-a-kind crocheting experience.
• A great range of sizes for a variety of projects
• These hooks are lightweight, but they don’t feel flimsy. Goodbye, hand pain!
• The tapered neck helps create even tension, so your projects look even better
• The hooks are comfortable to use and fit your hand correctly. Hence, the end result is beautiful even with minimal effort
• Lovely hooks that have a unique aesthetic.
• The actual tip on these hooks is blunt, so they don’t split the yarn.
• Easy on the hands, keep crocheting for longer
• Great for beginners

Cons

• Limited range of sizes
• The shallow hook shaft may cause the yarn to fall off accidentally
• Some customers found that the sizing was not entirely accurate. Still, the company has revamped the hooks to avoid this issue
• They’re made of plastic, so they tend to grab the yarn
• It’s inconvenient because you’ll have to remember which size hook is which! It isn’t marked on some hooks. On others, it is, but it’s tough to read
• Although some people may find the shape of these hooks to be perfect, others may find this style unusable
• Some found the plastic felt a bit poor quality
• They’re very long, which may make them hard to maneuver or awkward to use
• Some found it squeaks when you use it with some yarn
• Others reported it wasn’t very smooth, but they’re easily replaceable, and the craftsmanship has since improved
• The mouth could be a bit deeper

Product Review By Fiber Theory On Youtube

THN Designer Jumbo Crochet Hook

These have a fun, vibrant design. They’re durable enough to create oversized projects but very comfortable to use.

Features

• Sizes Available – 12mm, 15mm, 19mm, 22mm, 25mm, & 35mm
• Style Of Hook – Inline

Pros

• Get the perfect size jumbo hook for every extreme project. 
• Custom-dyed for a unique crocheting experience
• Lightweight, but not flimsy. Say goodbye to hand pain!
• They’re very comfortable to use, so you get a beautiful result with minimal effort.
• Lovely-looking with a unique aesthetic appeal
• The tip is slightly blunt, so you avoid splitting the yarn
• Great for beginners

Cons

• The hook is shallow, so you may lose the yarn while pulling through stitches
• Limited range of sizes
• They’re made of plastic, so they tend to grab the yarn
• Some found the plastic felt a little bit cheap
• Although some people may find the shape of these hooks to be perfect, others may find this style unusable
• Some people found the sizing wasn’t entirely accurate, but this error has been fixed with updated versions
• They’re very long, which may make them difficult to use
• The size is not marked on some hooks. On others, it has it, but the engraving is nearly impossible to read. You’ll need to make a note of it somehow or keep it in its packaging
• Some people found it squeaked when used with some yarn
• Some people have said it’s not very smooth, but the craftsmanship has improved over time

Yarn Snob Reviews The Hook Nook Collection – TYL Yarn Crafts On Youtube

THN Designer Interchangeable Hook Set

Find and keep all your favorite hook sizes in one convenient place with this interchangeable crochet hook set from the hook nook collection.

A good selection of sizes so you can change between tips quickly and easily. The kit even comes with a carrying case, so you can take it wherever you go.

Features

• Two Metallic Black Resin Handles
• 6 Interchangeable Hook Tips
• Sizes Included – US H – 5mm, US I – 5.25mm, US J – 5.75mm, US K – 6.5mm, US L – 8mm, & US N 10mm
• Style Of Hook – Inline
• Made From – Resin, The Case Is Made From Faux Leather
• Notions Included – A lovely-looking case with an embossed gold flower design, a gorgeous aesthetic element

Pros

• Compact enough to fit in a handbag
• Perfectly weighted to sit in your fingers comfortably
• Your hands will thank you when using these
• Great for beginners
• Easy to switch between sizes with the interchangeable system
• The blunted tip prevents the yarn from splitting. Goodbye, crochet disasters!

Cons

• Not as beautiful as their regular hooks
• Not suitable for projects like amigurumi or tight crocheters
• Limited range of sizes
• The hook is relatively shallow, so you may lose the working yarn when pulling it through stitches quite frequently
• Only seems to be suited to one type of hold, which may make it uncomfortable to use
• They’re made of plastic, so they tend to grab the yarn
• The size isn’t marked on the hook! You’ll have to use something to mark it, like nail polish, or keep it in the original packaging.
• The handle of these hooks may be too long for some to maneuver easily
• Some found it didn’t feel well-made.

Hook Nook hooks are a beautiful and unique product, but they’re also expensive. I think you should try them out before investing in an entire set.

What has been your experience with them? Should others use them? Let me know by leaving a comment below!

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