Clover Crochet Hooks

Both are colour coded by size, but the handles are different. Amour has a cushioned, ergonomic grip built for longer sessions or hands that tire easily. Soft Touch has a slimmer, lighter handle without the cushioning, better if you prefer more control and a closer feel to a traditional hook. Neither is the upgrade version of the other, it's a grip preference.

Start with one hook in your most-used size to confirm the handle suits your grip. Once you know Amour or Soft Touch works for you, a set of 9 or set of 10 works out cheaper per hook if you regularly switch sizes.

Amigurumi and most garment work sit in the standard 2.00mm to 6.00mm range covered by Amour or Soft Touch sets. For chunky blankets or fast, bulky projects, you'll want the large set of 3 (10mm to 15mm). For fine lace or thread crochet, go with the steel Soft Touch lace hook or the Amour steel lace set of 7, both cover 0.60mm to 1.75mm.

No, skip it. The Takumi Bamboo Tunisian/Afghan hook set is an interchangeable system built specifically for Tunisian and afghan stitch work, with a longer shaft to hold multiple loops. It won't add anything to standard crochet, so only buy it if that's the technique you're working in.

Check that the handle colour matches the size printed on it, Clover's colour coding is consistent across the range and is one of the easiest ways to spot a copy. Buy from an authorised stockist rather than an unverified third-party marketplace listing, particularly if the price looks unusually low. If you're ever unsure about a hook you already own, our contact page can help you confirm it against genuine stock.

For most crocheters, yes. The combination of consistent colour coded sizing, a genuinely ergonomic handle, and a size range that covers lace through to bulky work is hard to match at this price point. If you crochet often or for long stretches, the Amour grip in particular tends to be the deciding factor over cheaper unbranded hooks.

A single Amour hook in a mid-range size like 4.00mm or 5.00mm is the safest gift, it's the most forgiving grip to learn on and the size works with the yarn most beginner patterns call for. Save the sets for once they know they'll stick with it.