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Currently Playing: Testing Crochet Hooks for Pencil Grip with Tanaya & Rachel! New Crochet Podcast 188!

Christa puts a pile of crochet hooks to the test with two very honest testers, Rachel and Tanaya, both pencil-grip crocheters with strong opinions and fast hands. Some hooks feel good right away, some look pretty but stitch badly, and a few get judged for being too long, too light, too sharp, or just plain awkward. This episode is packed with real crochet-hook feedback, from comfort and control to grip shape, weight, tip sharpness, and whether a hook actually helps your stitches move. Rachel compares inline hooks, taper-style hooks, metal hooks, plastic grips, and more, while Tanaya gives her own take as she works through the same lineup. Their rankings are funny, practical, and a lot more useful than a quick first glance. If you've ever wondered why one hook feels effortless and another makes your hand fight the yarn, this review is for you. It also digs into pencil grip vs knife grip, so you can see how different hands react to the same tools. 🔗 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 0:00 Intro and Rico 0:32 Rachel's hook test 4:55 Comparing hook styles 14:20 Tanaya joins in 18:55 The $40 Furls debate 32:26 We Crochet favorites 40:13 Boye hooks 44:02 Clover and Tulip 56:37 Metal hook test 1:08:50 Final rankings and next week Christa also teases next week's knife-grip hook review, where Anthony and Litza will test the same style of lineup from a different angle. If you love crochet tools, hook comparisons, or just want to hear some very real opinions about what works and what doesn't, stick around. Hooks from Amazon: ✅ Boye Aluminum Hook 👉 https://amzn.to/4cEioJk ✅ Boye Ergonomic Crochet Hooks 👉 https://amzn.to/4cmpa60 ✅ BsHooker Acrylic 6.0mm 👉 https://amzn.to/4tdaIVb ✅ BsHooker Metal Streamline Crochet Hook 👉 https://amzn.to/4tZ0rw5 ✅ Clover 5.0mm 👉 https://amzn.to/41ItPKP ✅ Clover 6.0mm 👉 https://amzn.to/4dNEcnU ✅ CooPay Flower Handle Hooks 👉 https://amzn.to/4tQK3xg ✅ Cooplay Rainbow Spiral Crochet Hooks 👉 https://amzn.to/4cARQZl ✅ Furls Matte Aura Streamline Crochet Hook 👉 https://amzn.to/4mB1yPL ✅ Katech Yellow Flower Hook 👉 https://amzn.to/4vCo3YR ✅ Large Plastic Crochet Hook Set 👉 https://amzn.to/3OxxiJ3 ✅ MindfulKnits Beech Wood Crochet Hook 👉 https://amzn.to/4vAKehX ✅ Prym Ergonomic Crochet Hooks 👉 https://amzn.to/4sPU2SY ✅ Prym Soft Grip Crochet Hook Set 👉 https://amzn.to/4mGnNUO ✅ SEVEN SUN (JinLan) 👉 https://amzn.to/4nSzTKR ✅ Starter Crochet Hook Set 👉 https://amzn.to/4tk0bI0 ✅ Susan Bates Aluminum Crochet Hook Set 👉 https://amzn.to/3OLUeED ✅ WeCrochet Dots Crochet Hook Set 👉 https://amzn.to/4cOGUsa **As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hooks from AliExpress: ✅ 9PCS Red Ergonomic Crochet Hook Set 🌹 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3lXLYlz ✅ 9PCS Black Ergonomic Crochet Hook Set 🌺 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c43iNLOj ✅ 8pcs Inline Plastic Crochet Hook Set 🏵️ https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3Zh6tn5 ✅ Jinlan Resin Soft Handle Crochet Hook 🌻 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3ASi8SR ✅ JinLan Blood Sandalwood Hook 🌴 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2JAQwbB ✅ JinLan Green Sandalwood Hook ❄️ https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4budsDH ✅ JinLan Barry Dalbergia Hook 🪻 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3pqWjIF **As an AliExpress Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 🌟Subscribe for more easy crochet patterns, made-to-measure designs, and beginner-friendly tutorials from Secret Yarnery! 🌟 ✅ SUBSCRIBE 📺 https://bit.ly/3VvXdCd ✅ JOIN 💗 https://bit.ly/44UC1bH ✅ FREE CROCHET CHEAT SHEET 🎁 https://bit.ly/3IP6z7D ✅ LEFT HANDED TUTORIALS 👈🏼 https://bit.ly/3UWNmoJ Thanks for watching Pencil Grip Crochet Hook Test with Tanaya & Rachel! Crochet Podcast 189 ✔️ CROCHET MUST HAVES: ◻️ Starter Kit (with everything you need) ➡️ https://amzn.to/49D637w ◻️ My Favorite Crochet Hooks ➡️ https://amzn.to/4vsdrLb ◻️ Scissors ➡️ https://amzn.to/4fnC6Mj ◻️ Needles - Sharp Tip ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Rdq2ja ◻️ Stitch Markers ➡️ https://amzn.to/3GdGCYg ◻️ WIP Baskets ➡️ https://amzn.to/4fWxY68 ◻️ Measuring Tape ➡️ https://amzn.to/3JviyD8 **As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ✨#CrochetHooks ✨#CrochetPodcast ✨ #PencilGrip ✨ #BeginnerCrochet #yarn #EasyCrochet #howtocrochet #amigurumi #crochetblanket #freecrochetpattern #crochettutorial #crochetforbeginners