Tulip Crochet Hooks – A Complete Guide To Your Best Options

Tulip Crochet Hooks are manufactured in Japan and are a favorite among crocheters. The metal hooks are smooth and the ergonomic handles are comfortable to use for many hours.

Here’s a guide to the complete range of Japan Tulip crochet hooks.

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Table Of Contents

Tulip Company Crochet Hooks

For a complete overview and guide to the company that names these crochet hooks, please read my post.

Tulip Crochet Hooks

Read on for my complete guide to the range.

Etimo Tulip Crochet Hooks

This is one of their most popular product lines. The Tulip Etimo Crochet hook has a cushion grip. For more information, please read my post on the Tulip Etimo Rose crochet hook and tulip ergonomic crochet hooks.

These are great crochet hooks for arthritis.

Tulip Crochet Hooks Set

Tulip Classic 4 Crochet Set at Pikobeagle2000 Etsy Store
Pomadour Megumi has 5 star reviews

This Tulip Classic 4 set includes 13 crochet (8 Crochet Hooks and 5 Lace Crochet Hooks) plus a ruler, 3 Large Sewing Needles, Scissors, and Case.

Hook Size

  • Size 2 (2.00mm)
  • Size 3 (2.30mm)
  • Size 4 (2.50mm)
  • Size 5 (3.00mm)
  • Size 6 (3.50mm)
  • Size 7 (4.00mm)
  • Size 8 (5.00mm)
  • Size 10 (6.00mm)

Lace Crochet Hooks

  • Size 0 (1.75mm)
  • Size 2 (1.50mm)
  • Size 4 (1.25mm)
  • Size 6 (1.00mm)
  • Size 8 (0.90mm)

Tulip Classic 2 Crochet Hooks in Travel Case – Set of 9 Hooks and Sewing Notions

Tulip Classic 2 Crochet Hooks in Travel Case  Pikobeagle2000 Etsy Store
Pomadour Megumi has excellent customer reviews

Set of 9 Crochet Hooks by Tulip Japan and Cute Retro Design Crochet Hook Case. Plus a ruler, 2 Large Sewing Needles, Scissors, and Case.

As these are made in Japan, you’ll need to become familiar with converting to US Sizes. Having a conversion chart handy is a good idea.

Hook Size

  • Size 1 (1.80mm)
  • Size 2 (2.00mm)
  • Size 3 (2.30mm)
  • Size 4 (2.50mm)
  • Size 5 (3.00mm)
  • Size 6 (3.50mm)
  • Size 7 (4.00mm)
  • Size 8 (5.00mm)
  • Size 10 (6.00mm)

Pros

  • A handy case for taking your crochet wherever you go.
  • Sharp scissors and excellent yarn needles

Cons

  • No ergonomic handle

Pomadour Megumi has excellent customer reviews

Tulip Classic 3 Crochet Hooks in Travel Case – Set of 10 Hooks and Sewing Notions

Tulip Classic 3 Crochet Hooks in Travel Case Pikobeagle2000 Etsy Store
Pomadour Megumi has excellent communication with her customers

The Set includes four double-sided crochet hooks and 6 Lace crochet hooks. Plus a ruler, 3 Large yarn needles, Scissors, and a case.

Double-Sided Crochet Hooks

  • Size 1 (1.80mm) – Size 2 (2.00mm)
  • Size 3 (2.30mm) – Size 4 (2.50mm)
  • Size 5 (3.00mm) – Size 6 (3.50mm)
  • Size 7 (4.00mm) – Size 8 (5.00mm)
  • Lace Crochet Hooks
  • Size 2 (1.50mm)
  • Size 4 (1.25mm)
  • Size 6 (1.00mm)
  • Size 8 (0.90mm)
  • Size 10 (0.75mm)
  • Size12 (0.60mm)

Pros

  • Double-ended crochet hooks give you two sizes in one hook
  • Options for working on many projects

Cons

  • US hook sizes not given. You will need to convert the millimeter sizing yourself.

Tulip Sucre Bead Crochet Hook Set

Tulip Sucre Bead Crochet Hook Set at ElasMasche Etsy Store
Manuela ElasMasche has great reviews.

The Sucre Bead crochet hook is designed to crochet with beads and has a soft grasp. The hook is smaller, and the shank is shorter than with conventional crochet hooks.

Complete-set with 5 Etimo crochet hooks in sizes: 1.75mm, 1.50mm, 1.25mm, 1.00mm, and 0.90mm in a Pink and black poker dot case.

Pros

  • Lovely color
  • Soft Grip Handle
  • Perfect for bead crocheting or delicate lacework

Cons

  • Not suitable for thicker yarns

Tulip Crochet Hooks Steel

Tulip Crochet Hooks Steel set at Moonlighting For Fun Etsy store
Sherry from MoonlightingForFun receives excellent customer reviews

The Tulip Lace Crochet Hook set has the same elastomer comfort grip as the Etimo. This Set has blue handles. The hooks are durable quality steel with a polished finish that doesn’t deteriorate.

The Set includes 8 Etimo Crochet Hooks (14-0), two yarn needles, high-quality thread scissors, a 4-1/2″ plastic ruler, and a cute fabric clutch.

Sizes:

  • 0 (1.75mm)
  • 2 (1.50mm)
  • 4 (1.25mm)
  • 6 (1.00mm)
  • 8 (0.90mm)
  • 10 (0.75mm)
  • 12 (0.60mm)
  • 14 (0.50mm)

Pros

  • The cushion comfort grip makes doing fine crochet work a breeze
  • The steel crochet hook is of superior quality
  • Excellent range of sizes

Cons

  • If you are new to lace crochet, working with a smaller crochet hook may be tricky at first. With time and practice, you will master it.

Tulip Tunisian Interchangeable Crochet Hooks

Tulip Tunisian Interchangeable Crochet Hooks at ElasMasche Etsy Store
Manuela at Elasmache has 5 star reviews

Tulip “CarryT” interchangeable Tunisian crochet hooks are made of natural, Japanese bamboo.

The connector is remarkably smooth and allows yarn to slide on the cable without resistance. A rubber ring prevents the loosening of the cable. The cables can be screwed on without tools.

The Set includes

  • 10 crochet hooks in sizes – 3.5mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 6.0mm, 6.5mm, 7.0mm, 8.0mm and 9.0mm
  • 3 cables (60-80-100cm long)
  • 1 adapter
  • Two end caps
  • Two sewing needles
  • 1 Tulip gauge with built-in yarn cutter
  • One practical case for storage

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • A perfectly shaped hook that facilitates Tunisian crochet
  • Smooth transition from hook to the cord
  • The cables have a rotating joint, which does not twist the cable when crocheting.

Cons

  • No US sizing but many patterns give the mm size hook required

Tulip Double Edge Crochet Hooks

Tulip double-ended aluminum crochet hooks are available in a variety of sizes.

Both flexible and durable, matched with the flawless balance between sharp curves and smooth edges, make it the ideal hook for crocheting.

Sizes available in mm are:

2.00 – 2.20, 2.20-2.50, 2.20-3.00, 2.50-3.50, 3.00-3.50, 3.00-4.00, 4.00-5.00, 4.50-5.50, 5.00-6.00.

Pros

  • Convenient having two different hook sizes on each end
  • Saves space

Cons

  • Only metric sizing which isn’t a problem if you have a conversion chart handy if you prefer US letter sizing.

Your Questions Answered

Are Tulip Crochet Hooks Inline Or Tapered?

Tulip crochet hooks are a combination of tapered and inline. They have a pointed hook head.

Tulip Vs. Clover Crochet Hooks

  • The size of the head, throat, and shank differ slightly between Tulip and Clover Crochet Hooks.
  • The Tulip handle is somewhat rounded, and the Clover handle has a flat edge.
  • The head of Clover is marginally thicker than Tulip
  • The shank of Tulip increases gently from the head to the body

Compare Susan Bates Crochet Hooks To Tulip

Susan Bates Crochet Hooks are inline. Tulip hooks are more tapered. They are both made from aluminum.

Cheap Tulip Crochet Hooks

Tulip Hooks are of premium quality and, therefore, not cheap. You may have to spend time searching for the best price.

Where To Buy Tulip Crochet Hooks

You can buy Tulip Crochet Hooks from online retailers such as Etsy and Amazon and eBay. Some craft stores will stock them. Also, try your local yarn store.

Tulip Crochet Hooks are an investment but oh so worth it.

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Comments

  1. Metric sizing is the only consistent global sizing and is always given in patterns whatever country the author is from. Metric sizing is an advantage on any hook allowing you to do the greatest number of projects with it. Many Americans in my crochet group reply on the metric sizes if there are discrepancies.
    I think a general observation that a conversion chart may be handy would be more appropriate than the con labelling.

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