One of the most polarizing topics in crochet is the topic of crochet hooks. One of the major contenders in the battle is Furls. These hooks are marketed as small-batch handcrafted ergonomic crochet hooks. They have several different types to choose from, including the wooden streamline series, the streamline swirl series, the odyssey series, the candy shop series, and lastly, they have the alpha and limited series’ at a higher price point. The streamline and the odyssey hooks have similar shapes, think extended teardrop. The candy shop, alpha, and limited series hooks have specialized shapes depending on the hook you choose.

I am an avid and loyal furls hook user. I am almost exclusively an odyssey user because it is the only hook that I have found that does not negatively affect a sensitivity that I have to the sounds that yarns can make against a hook, metal or otherwise. The nickel tip combined with the ergonomic shape and heavier weight all lend to a most satisfying crochet experience in my opinion. I remember when I ordered my first odyssey hook. I was so anxious for it to arrive because I had seen all of the “famous crocheters” who I looked up to in the crochet community showing off their beautiful work, created with their beautiful Furls odyssey hooks. I got it from the mailbox and immediately began using it. My first thought was “Wow, this thing is pretty heavy.” I was worried that the weight would become burdensome if I were to crochet for several hours. I gave it a try anyway and much to my surprise, the weight, to me, was a bonus. I explained it to my muggle husband like this, imagine the difference between a normal push mower and a self-propelled push mower. The slightly heavier hook is brilliantly balanced like a well-forged sword. The hook always seems to want to go to that next stitch.

In case it is not yet abundantly clear, I am definitely team Furls. If the sentiment that an artist is only as good as their tools is to be believed, then Furls is the best tool that I have found. I spend a lot of my free time with my hook and my yarn, so I want it to be enjoyable. Furls hooks allow me to enjoy my art and I think they add that extra little magic to my stitch definition of my projects. If you have never tried a Furls hook, and you think it may be a good fit, I say give it a try. Pro-tip, before you decide to order, check your favorite fiber influencer’s socials to see if they have an affiliate link. Using affiliate links will cost you nothing, but can help to support the makers in our community that provide us with valuable content. Let me know if you have used Furls and what you think of them, or if you are thinking about ordering one for the first time in the comment section below. I look forward to hearing from you ll