Since my arthritis is not getting better I decided to try out a new set of hooks, the Lewhoo Ergonomic Crochet Hooks Set, which is advertised as being for arthritic hands on Amazon. I have moderately severe arthritis with limited function in both hands, so I'm definitely a good test subject. This set comes with thirteen hooks in B through N sizes, and I paid $13.59 for it.
The set comes in a felt pouch with a little bag of plastic stitch markers that are the kind I actually like. The hooks are quite colorful, and have shaped hard plastic handles with thumb and side grip ridges.
I chose the 4.5mm to test out by crocheting a row with it on the Iris throw.
Right away I noticed that the hook seemed rather long in my hand (and I have fairly large hands for a woman.)
I compared the hook to the one I've been using and the handle is a bit longer. I have no preference as to handle length, but I imagine that could give the user better control.
By the time I reached the end of the row I had grown used to the different size. My work turned out identical to what I crocheted with my ordinary hook.
Pros: the Lewhoo hook worked fine, and my hand seemed slightly less fatigued than usual, possibly from the shape of the handle. I like the different colors and clear marking of the hook size on the handle.
Cons: the hard plastic handle takes some getting used to; the set I've been using has soft rubber handles. I'm still not sure that the longer length will make any difference in the long run.
I think the set is a nice value for the money and would make a good gift for any maker who suffers from arthritis or hand fatigue.
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