Susan Bates Silvalume Soft Handle Aluminum Crochet Hook 5.5"-Size J10/6Mm

I always love this brand, because it’s so much easier to push through a stitch, it hooks the pull-through more securely without slippage, it’s comfortable, and lightweight.

This hook is smooth and the grip helps a lot with my wrist. I can crochet longer with hooks that have handles.

Have always been a Susan bates hook fan but the extra length and soft grip make these hooks the very best. So comfortable to use even with arthritic hands.

I thought they were going to be soft grip but really they’re more like nonslip. They work up some crochet really nice and I like the way the hook is shaped to keep the yarn from slipping.

I bought the H hook like this and loved it, so I bought the I and J. Those are the hooks I use most. These are much more comfortable than the 5 1/2" hook. I have always used Susan Bates, but lately my hand and arm had started to cramp when I used the shorter hook. They did not cramp when I used a 10" afghan hook, either. I am so glad I don't have to give up crochet---thanks to Susan Bates and Amazon!!

I didn't learn that crochet hooks were straight or tapered until recently. All of my hooks were tapered and I stitch very tight, so I know I'm stitching far smaller than the hook size. Susan Bates hooks are tapered with straight sides so the part at the end of the hook is the same size through the neck of the hook. When stitching through several loops, this makes a big difference on speed - for example, HDC stitches - you have 3 loops on the hook, wrap and pull through all 3. When the loop at the hook end is smaller, it makes it very difficult to pull through all three evenly and quickly. Susan Bates are great - soo glad I learned about this difference. My only complaint is that the edge of the hook is sharp and has a tendency to catch or slice through yarn. Even so, I highly recommend for use with stitches that need multiple loops.

I all of Susan Bates hooksI never have to worry about dropping a stitch!Plus the hooks are so easy to use!

So the first picture is the same size hook (6mm) both from Susan Bates, they just have a different style handle. This one is a bit slimmer but still a great hook.I’m able to crochet all day with this hook versus an all aluminum one (which are typically a little shorter which makes you clutch it a touch harder which leads to cramping etc) I interchange my hooks depending on project and if I want my tension loose or tighter. Oddly enough with the skinnier handle (this black one) I usually use for looser tension and the larger bamboo one I use for tighter tension projects.All in all Susan Bates has my favorite hooks and you can’t go wrong with any of them.

Susan Bates hooks are the best hooks I’ve ever used❤️

I am in love with these hooks. Makes crocheting so must nicer and more comfy on my hands. Great service and received them well before the expected date. Will me buying more, in different sizes to complete my set.

I don't know why I always avoided the Susan Bates crochet hooks untill one day when i bought one. I have to say that I'm very pleased. I never dropped stiches, is light and fit perfectly in my hand. 5stars from me

Love it, now want to buy it in all sizes

Feels good in your hand as you crochet. Love the cushion handle thus purchased as many sizes as I could find. Would recommend for sure