Crochet hooks come in different shapes and sizes. You can choose bamboo, plastic and iron. They are also available in sizes between 0.5 and 12. There are also ergonomic needles. These provide less cramps in the hand. People with osteoarthritis, for example, can also use these needles, because they get much less pain. There are several brands that offer ergonomic needles. Clover is the most famous and also the most sold.
Fanatical crocheters often complain about cramps in the fingers when crocheting with the iron needles that you see everywhere. Fortunately, there are also ergonomic needles.
Types of crochet hooks
There are different types of crochet hooks. You have crochet hooks made of iron, plastic or bamboo. Bamboo is often used in crocheting Zpagetti. You also have needles with a handle so you can crochet better. The latter are also called ergonomic crochet hooks.
The iron you see the most and these are also the most used. You have them from 0.5 mm to 8 mm. The bigger the needle, the easier it is to crochet.
Bamboo is not used very much. Bamboo needles are actually mainly for sale online. They only start at 4 mm, which is quite large. Especially when making amigurumi, this is actually too big. However, the needles are ideal for Zpagetti.
More and more crocheters see the advantages of ergonomic needles. Especially when you crochet a lot, ergonomic crochet hooks can be a godsend. These needles are also very nice if you suffer from painful joints or arthrosis, for example. If you have osteoarthritis, the
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is important. This could be during your work, for example. Then you get a good chair so that you don’t get back pain. Or your computer pauses every half hour because you have to walk. Then you will not get an RSI.
Ergonomics is derived from two Greek words: Ergon (meaning work) and nomos (this is a law). User-friendliness and comfort are very important when designing. This also applies to crochet hooks.
Ergonomic crochet hooks
There are a few types of ergonomics, of which the Clover Soft touch is the best known. But the other needles are also becoming more and more famous.
An ergonomic needle hooks slightly differently. If you have always crocheted with iron, you will have to get used to it. It may happen that you get more cramps at first because you handle the needle very differently. However, this cramp will disappear when you get used to the needle.
The Clover soft touch
The Clover soft touch is an ergonomic needle. The handle has a soft ABS resin handle. In addition, the grip also has an oval soft rubber cushion for comfort. The needle is made of aluminum.
The needles start at 0.5 mm. This is very useful if, for example, you do a lot of fine crochet. In addition, the needle is not very expensive: it is for sale from 3.90 euros. The needles can be used for left and right handed people.
Addi Swing
Clovers are used by many crocheters, but the Addi Swing is also a needle that is increasingly gaining ground. It is not yet very well available and especially not at regular stores. The needles can be used for both left and right handed people.
The needle is on the price: 8.05 euros per needle. The needles also only start at 2 mm. Not a problem in itself if you never use smaller. Otherwise it can be tricky.
Sale of ergonomic crochet hooks
You don’t see much ergonomic crochet hooks in the regular stores. Few hobby shops sell them. If you don’t have internet this is very annoying. You see these needles more than enough online. Especially the Clovers are readily available at various web shops. The Hobby box and Echtstudio sell these needles, for example. The needles can also be found on eBay. Sometimes you can find them here for less than in the store.