Watch the Best (and Worst) Crochet Hooks for Amigurumi Video

I also noticed that the metal was much smoother than my previous hook. It slipped in and out of tight amigurumi stitches with ease.

The pointed head made making invisible decreases much easier as well.

I’ve been using Furls crochet hooks ever since, but I began to wonder if it truly was the best one for crocheting amigurumi.

Is Furls Still the Best Crochet Hook for Amigurumi?

After performing my super-scientific experiment, I have to admit that Furls is still my favorite crochet hook for amigurumi.

• Smoothest metal hook
• Ergonomic handle
• Pointed head

The only downside to these hooks is the price. At $36, it’s the most expensive crochet hook that I know of. They are worth the investment for me, but I understand that it might not be in everyone’s budget.

The next hook is a close second and at a 1/3 of the cost, it’s a worthy alternative.

Clover Amour Crochet Hook

I’ve had a set of Clover Amour Crochet hooks for quite a while and they are my favorite for crocheting granny squares.

During my experiment I discovered many things I love about these hooks for crocheting amigurumi:

• Rubbery hook handle
• Pointed head
• Good price

The only two things that I didn’t like as much were:

• Metal isn’t as smooth as the Furls
• Handle is thin (I like the feel of a wider hook handle)

This crochet hook, may not be my number one favorite for crocheting amigurumi, but it is a very close second.

Tulip Etimo Crochet Hook

• Rubbery handle
• Pointed head
• Long neck

The biggest negative for this hook is that the metal hook is not as smooth as the Furls or Clover Amour hooks.

While comparative in price to the Clover Amour hook, its inferior metal makes this hook number three on my list.

Clover Amour Hook – Best Overall

Clover Amour hooks are my favorite crochet hooks, and the ones that I use most often. All the Clover Amours have a color coded soft rubber handles with thumb rests, and incredibly smooth gliding tips. Although the soft rubber handle is a major upgrade from any aluminum hook, the main selling point for me is the smooth anodized tip. The shaft and hook section of the Amour hooks are specially treated so that they glide easily across yarn, much more smoothly than untreated metal hooks.

This feature has made it so that if I switch to another brand of hooks, I feel that the resistance is extremely frustrating, which is why I’m a die hard Clover Amour fan! Since crocheting amigurumi requires a much tighter tension than garments or other accessories, I think that the smooth tip is especially important so that it’s easy to work those tight single crochet stitches.

When I asked other crocheters, the main complaints that came up about this hook was that the handle was a little too short for some, causing it to rest at an awkward place on the hand. This hasn’t been a problem for me, since my hands are on the small side, but I can imagine it becoming frustrating for others. For those with larger hands, I recommend checking out Furls hooks that I’ll go over later on, since the handle is generally much longer.

Although Clover Amours are on the pricey side, a single hook usually isn’t cost-prohibitive, so it’s easy to try one without breaking the bank for a whole set.

In general, Clover Amours are my favorite hook and the one that I will recommend to crocheters looking to upgrade from aluminum ones nine times out of ten because of the superb quality of the tip and also the soft handle. If you already have a premium quality hook, I would recommend trying this one because of the smooth glide if you feel that your current hook could be smoother.

Hook	Inline/Tapered	Price per hook	Pros	Cons
Clover Amour	Combination	$8.50	– Extremely smooth tip – Soft rubber grip with a flat thumb rest – Relatively affordable – Combination inline/tapered, so you get the best of both worlds	– Short (5.5″), so more suitable for those with small hands

Best Crochet Hooks for Amigurumi in 2024 (I tried them all!)

For each hook, I’ll break down the price per hook, whether it’s inline (Bates-style) or tapered (Boye-style), and my pros and cons from personally testing the hooks. For those who can’t wait, here’s a quick and easy table!

Hook Type	Inline/Tapered	Price per hook	Length	Best…
Clover Amour	Combination	$8.50	5.5″	Overall
WeCrochet Brights	Combination	400.10 (sold as a set)	5.5″	Budget
Furls Odyssey	Inline with a small taper	$36.00	7″	Long Hook
Furls Streamline	Inline with a small taper	$18.00	7″	Wooden Hook
Tulip Etimo	Tapered with an inline notch	$10.00	5.5″	Small

The Best Crochet Hooks for Amigurumi

Ask any crocheter her feelings about crochet hooks and you’re likely to hear some strong opinions. Of all the supplies we use, I think our hooks are what we’re the most choosy about. With so many options, which are the best crochet hooks for amigurumi?

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First things first – there are no “bad” or “wrong” crochet hooks. What one crocheter may love, another may hate. The same person may love one brand of hooks for blankets, but not for amigurumi (hint: it’s me…more on that later).

What’s important is finding what works for you. I’ve tried a LOT of hooks and am here to help you sort out which hooks work well when making amigurumi (and which don’t).