Tulip Etimo Crochet Hooks – A Guide To Your Best Options

By Jodie Morgan

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The Tulip Etimo Crochet Hooks are extremely comfortable to use and highly recommended tools for crochet. The ergonomic handle is what sets it apart from other hooks I’ve reviewed. Crocheting for extended periods is a breeze with these hooks. Here’s my guide to the full range.

Tulip Etimo Crochet Hooks - Grey & Gold Set

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I reviewed and updated this post on Feb 29, 2024.

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Made in Japan, they create a superior crocheting experience. The tulip crochet hooks are smooth, with a rounded head and tapered throat. The sizes are metric/Japanese numbers, so, use a conversion chart to convert the metric sizing into US sizing. If your looking for other hooks with an ergonomic design see my post here.

Large Etimo Crochet Hooks

Tulip Etimo Grand Hooks at Kimonomomo Etsy Store
Kimonomomo has excellent customer reviews

The Tulip ETIMO GrandHook has a plastic hook with a comfort grip. The pointed head is invaluable to getting into stitches. The smooth plastic shaft has no obvious line where it meets the throat. It’s available in four sizes: 8.0mm (green), 10.0mm (pink), 12.0mm (purple), and 15.0mm (blue).



Pros

  • A specially designed head to hook and pull thick yarn
  • The thumb rest on the front side
  • The grip helps you hold the crochet hook comfortably
  • The deeper groove allows easy crocheting

Cons

  • Only suitable for thicker yarns

Gold Aluminum Crochet Hooks

Gold Aluminum Crochet Hooks Check Price On Amazon

Tulip Etimo Cushion Grip Ergonomic Crochet Hook with Cushion Grip in charcoal gray. The hook is quality aluminum in gold color. This set includes hook sizes

  • D3 (3.25mm)
  • E4 (3.5mm)
  • F5 (3.75mm)
  • G6 (4mm)
  • 7 (4.5mm)
  • H8 (5mm)
  • I9 (5.5mm)
  • J10 (6mm)

Notions included:

  • Italian embroidery scissors
  • 2 yarn needles
  • 4.5″ ruler
  • The silver fabric case has slots for all hooks and tools
  • It folds and closes with a magnetic snap

Pros



  • The elastomer comfort grip is comfortable
  • Functional
  • Durable
  • Aluminum hook has a polished finish
  • A clear flap folds over all the tools for protection

Cons

  • Smooth hook tip
  • Easy to hold design
  • Comfortable elastomer cushion grip
  • Great for crocheters with arthritis
  • The label is an overlay
  • A Tulip Etimo crochet hook is more expensive than other hooks but worth the investment

Tulip Etimo Rose Crochet Hooks Set – 5 Star Ratings

Tulip Etimo Rose Lace 10 Hook Set at ElasMache Etsy Store
Manuela at ElasMache has great reviews

These are suitable for all fiber supplies, wool and other animal fibers slide easily over the surface. Plant fibers such as cotton are also super easy to work with on these hooks.
A 10 piece Etimo crochet hook set that is durable, abrasion-resistant, and smooth. 5 Crochet Hooks and 5 Lace Crochet Hooks. A small, zippered notions pouch is inside the case. It comes with scissors and a couple of yarn needles.

The pretty pink case has a pink tassel and bead/crystal tassels attached to the zipper.

Sizes included:

  • Size 2 (2.00mm)
  • Size 3 (2.30mm)
  • Size 4 (2.50mm)
  • Size 5 (3.00mm)
  • Size 6 (3.50mm)

Lace Crochet Hooks



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

Pros 

  • Great for many projects
  • The comfortable elastomer cushion grip lets you work for hours with little fatigue
  • Smooth hook tips enable effortless crocheting

Cons

  • Although different shades of pink, it may take a while to recognize which pink is which hook size

Tulip Etimo Pink Crochet Hooks

Tulip Etimo Rose Single Crochet Hooks at Kimonomomo Etsy Store
Kimonomomo looks after her customers and receives excellent reviews

This listing is for single Etimo Rose Crochet Hooks. A crocheter’s dream. Available in the following sizes:

  • 2/0 (2mm)
  • 3/0 (2.3mm) — US B-1
  • 4/0 (2.5mm) — US C-2
  • 5/0 (3mm) — US D-3
  • 6/0 (3.5mm) — US E-4
  • 7/0 (4mm) — US G-6
  • 7.5/0 (4.5mm) — US 7
  • 8/0 (5mm) — US H-8
  • 9/0 (5.5mm) — US I-9
  • 10/0 (6mm) — US J-10

Pros

  • Comfortable in your hand
  • Width of handle suits both knife hold and pencil grip
  • Well-positioned thumb rest
  • Rounded hook tip
  • The cushion grip gives your hand a cozy feel
  • Lets you work with less fatigue
  • This seller receives 5 star customer ratings

Cons



  • Only in Japanese sizing and metric

Tulip Etimo Steel Crochet Hooks

Tulip Etimo Rose Steel Crochet Hooks Single Sizes at Kimonomomo Etsy Store
Kimonomomo prides herself on exceptional 5 stars customer service

The Etimo Steel Crochet hooks are the smaller sizes for lace crochet and intricate work. These hooks create uniform stitches, and your hands won’t tire easily. They come in the 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
  • 15 – 0.45mm
  • 16 – 0.40mm

Pros

  • Hook work with crochet thread
  • Smooth handle
  • Lessens hand fatigue

Cons

  • Only suitable for fine threads and yarn

Etimo Tulip Steel Crochet Hook Set

Tulip-Etimo-Steel-Crochet-Hook-Moonlighting-For-Fun Etsy Store
Sherry From Moonlighting For Fun gets great reviews

The Tulip Lace Crochet Hook set has the same elastomer comfort grip as the Etimo. This Set has lavender blue handles. The hooks are durable quality polished steel. The set includes

  • 8 Etimo Crochet Hooks (14-0)
  • Two yarn needles
  • High-quality thread scissors
  • 4-1/2β€³ plastic ruler
  • 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 fine crochet projects easier
  • Superior quality
  • Gorgeous color (I’m very fond of blue)

Cons

  • New to lace crochet? Working with a smaller crochet hook may be challenging

Tulip Etimo Red Hooks

These hook supplies have a red matte aluminum finish, and the ergonomic handles are also red. Using these hooks with dark colors is a breeze.

  • 1/0 (1.8mm)
  • 2/0 (2mm)
  • 3/0 (2.2mm)
  • 4/0 (2.5mm)
  • 5/0 (3.0mm)
  • 6/0 (3.5mm)
  • 7/0 (4.0mm)
  • 7.5/0 (4.5mm)
  • 8/0 (5.0mm)
  • 9/0 (5.5mm)
  • 10/0 (6.0mm)
  • 10.5/0 (6.50mm)

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Gorgeous color

Cons



  • Expensive

Tulip Etimo Red Hook Set

This set contains Tulip Etimo Red crochet hooks with cushion grip, two tapestry needles, ruler, and a red polka-dot fabric case. This version has red aluminum hooks, which is an advantage for those who love this color. The handle’s length and depth of the hook make stitching easier.

Metric sizes: 1.8, 2, 2.2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5

Pros

  • Easy on the eyes as there’s no glare from hook
  • Good range of small and medium hooks
  • Worth the price
  • This seller ships to the United Kingdom

Cons

  • You need to love the color red

Tulip Etimo Website



Visit the website of the manufacturer of Etimo tulip hooks. For more on the Tulip Japan company who makes these hooks, click here. Find more crochet hooks on sale I’ve reviewed.

FAQs About Tulip Etimo Hooks

Tulip Etimo Vs Clover Amour

  • The Etimo is slightly longer than the Clover Amour
  • Tulip Etimos are different shades of pink, gray, and red
  • Clover Amour hooks are bright colors, and different sizes are a different color
  • Both brands have pointed hooks
  • Users found the handles of Tulip Etimo are comfortable in both knife grip and pencil grip
  • Not as comfortable as Clover Amour

Tulip Etimo Vs Clover Soft Touch

  • Clover Soft touch has a shorter shaft than Tulip Etimo
  • Tulip has a more significant thumb rest
  • Clover Soft Touch thumb pad is flat with a smaller rubber grip
  • Both brands of hooks glide smoothly through the yarn

Does Tulip Etimo Make Larger Crochet Hooks?

Tulip Etimo does come in larger size hooks. The Tulip ETIMO GrandHook has a plastic hook with a comfort grip.

Are Tulip Etimo Clover Soft Touch?

Tulip Etimo and Clover Soft Touch are two different brands of hooks. They both have an ergonomic handle.

In The Tulip Etimo Rose Set Hooks What One Is The Size J?

The J size is 6mm in the Tulip Etimo Rose Set.

Are Tulip Crochet Hooks Worth The Money?

Absolutely Tulip Crochet hooks are worth the money. There are so many excellent reviews for these tools. I highly recommend spending the extra cash for high quality hooks that will last a long time.



Do Any Stores Sell Tulip Etimo Hooks?

It’s challenging to find Tulip brand hooks in craft stores/ sewing shop in the United States. They’re only available online. (Aka Caron Tulip Etimo in the U.S.)

Conclusion

Hope you found this guide helpful. Tell me about your experience with these hooks. Do you like them? Please leave a comment below. Your email address is never published.

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About The Author

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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. Thanks for this guide! Do the other Tulip Etimo hooks have a matte finish like the Etimo Red, or are they more polished and slick? Is one type slicker than the others? (I’m looking at e.g. a 5mm/H hook rather than the fine steel ones.)

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    • Hi Laura. Other Tulip Etimo hooks are slicker because they’re not matte like the Etimo Red. 5mm/H hooks are a size 8.0 in the Etimo Tulip range. They’re lovely. Here’s the Tulip Etimo Rose Hook in size 8.0/5mm. Cheers Jodie

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  2. Hi! I love my Tulip Etimo hooks. I do tend to range them, with the rose/pinks being a bit better quality than the grey hooks. Not that I pick favorites, mind you. But I have just discovered the Tulip Reds. How would they rate on my little scale? Do you think that they would have a quality rating above the rose/pinks or below the Grey’s? I just ask because I buy my hooks individually, based on which I will use most. So far, the reds have been the most expensive.

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    • Hi Megan. That’s great. Give one of these hooks a try if you like the color red and prefer a matte finish on the metal part. On your quality scale, the Reds would be up there with the pinks. Cheers Jodie

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  3. Hihi Jodie, thanks for the Tulip hooks review <3<3.<!!
    I have the Clover set & am super happy with them but am so tempted to add Tulip hooks to my collection haha. If I am only willing to buy 1 full set, which coloured set should I ideally go for where the hooks will glide over effortlessly fro all yarn types?
    Many thanks & looking forward to your advice <3

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    • Hi Justine. Glad you like your Clover set. Your desire for a set of Tulip Hooks makes sense. They are lovely. They work well with different yarns. The surface is smooth. Check the sizes in the set are what you need first. That determines the color set you end up with. Cheers Jodie

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  4. Wanted to know if the different colored Tulip sets are meant for different yarn types πŸ™‚ Thanks once again πŸ™‚

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    • Hi Justine, there are steel crochet sets meant for crochet thread and thin yarns, but the regular hook sets suit most yarn types. Cheers Jodie

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  5. Hi
    I bought the gold tip tulip needles. I love them. Do they come smaller then the ones I have which start at C-2-2.75mm and end at end at K-10-1/2-6.50mm.

    Reply
    • Hi Rhoda. That’s great to hear you love your gold tip Tulip Hooks. The smaller steel hook sets have silver hooks. There is probably some lap over with hook sizes in the Tulip Etimo Rose Set to some you already have here’s a link to the Tulip Etimo Rose Lace Hook set https://amzn.to/3QrmokU and the Tulip Etimo Steel Crochet Hook Set https://amzn.to/3VVDCIa Hope that helps. Cheers Jodie

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  6. Hi

    I am about to order a set of Tulip Hooks, and am confused about which set to select out of their ranges. I am a UK terms crocheter and I prefer a set with a range of sizes ( 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.4,5mm). Would the Tulip sizing compare with the Clover Amour please?

    Reply
    • Hi Meryl. With your preference of mm sizes ( 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5mm), I’d recommend the Tulip Etimo Set with the Charcoal Grey handles and gold tips. The set includes the following – Set includes 8 hooks in sizes D3 (3.25mm), E4 (3.5mm), F5 (3.75mm), G6 (4mm), 7 (4.5mm), H8 (5mm), I9 (5.5mm), and J10 (6mm); Italian embroidery scissors; 2 sizes of tapestry needles; and 4.5″ ruler. Plus a silver fabric case to store everything in. This set is currently sold out at crochet.com but the Etsy Seller I recommend Kimonomomo has these hooks available for individual sale. https://tidd.ly/41Cf2Ab Hope that helps. Cheers Jodie

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      • Thank you Jodie, That is exactly the set which I was considering. I have now placed my order and am looking forward to using them on my new project.

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  7. Hi Jodie,
    I was wondering if you have knowledge of the etimo red crochet hooks. I have the set, plus the 10, 12, and 15.
    I have never had an 7mm…I had to go get one of those horrible aluminum ones that hurt my arthritic hands.
    You seem so much more knowledgeable than I could ever hope to be. I thank you for your time!

    Reply
    • Hi LeeAnne. Thankyou for getting in touch & for your kind words. It seems a 7mm Tulip Red Etimo hook is not available from my research. The largest is 6.5mm. I’d recommend trying a Clover Amour 7mm hook because they have a soft grip handle. The difference is that the hook section is made of plastic not aluminum like the Tulip Etimo range. I hope that helps. Cheers Jodie πŸ™‚

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