Boye 3421001001M Ergonomic Crochet Hook Handle4.5'', 4.5'', Purple, Green

Bought this for my mom who loves to crochet but suffers RA. She's asked me to order a couple more because they work so well. She's able to make her blankets and shawls again and it helps return some normalcy to her life.

I’ve purchased this item several times for myself and gifted it once. I love it. It gives great comfort to the hands. Keeps my hands from cramping and getting tired. What I do not like is that the little washers sometimes split and you only get one of each size. There is also no place to buy replacement washers for the crochet hooks. This means you have to buy this device again just to get replacement washers. Ass more than one of each size and or offer replacements

I have arthritis in my wrist and fingers, which had taken the joy out of crocheting. I found this product several months ago, and after it sitting in my wish list for awhile, I finally decided to give it a try. To me, I felt like the instructions lacked clarity and struggled to figure out how to work it, but once I did, it was smooth sailing! This made it easier to hold (and less likely to lose) the crochet hook, and if I pay enough attention, I’m able to use it with minimal movement of my wrist! I will say, this product is completely plastic, so there were a few “rough” spots, particularly by the hole the hook comes out of; to remedy the problem, I was able to take a nail file and work those spots down so they don’t snag the yarn anymore. All in all, if you’re looking for something that makes crocheting a little more comfortable, I’d say to try this product!

I have been crocheting over 5 years and have always experienced hand and wrist pain that can last days. My family and I often joke that I am an old lady at heart but sometimes my hands make it feel true. I am 22 and do many crafts and worried about what impact crocheting would have on my joints if they hurt so much. I wanted some ergonomic hooks but felt it was kind of wasteful to buy a whole new set when I already have one. When I found this product I figured it was worth trying for the price. I am so pleased I did! The handle opens up your hand and reduces finger cramping (and calluses), and since the handle has a slightly rubbery grip texture not much pressure is needed to hold onto it. The large size also requires less wrist movement to manipulate the hook which reduces pain. Over the years I have reduced the amount of crocheting I do due to my pain but after using this I don't feel reluctant anymore! Since using this product I haven't had any hand or wrist pain from crocheting! This would be a fantastic gift for any crocheter in your life, including yourself! In some of the other comments some people did say they dislike that the rings dont have the size on them, and that the label needed to be saved. I found a (2 if you own boye hooks) very simple solution to that problem. I just leave the rings on their designated hooks and store them that way. There isn't many reasons to take them off. Or if you have boye hooks, the rings are color cordinated to match the correct hook sizes. Another problem I personally found was that if you push the ring down like the instructions say, sometimes the 2 peices of the crochet dude feel loose. I simply don't push the ring down all the way, instead I let the ring be pushed while I connect the 2 piece. Overall this is a really great product for any crocheter and is well worth the price. Problems that are mentioned in other comments have very simple solutions. If I could give more stars I would!

It seems to work well so far, bit i have had it only a few days and have used two or three times, and it's coming apart. It doesnt seem very durable, but it's very easy to use and does reduce cramping. I like that it is versatile and can use with hooks that I already have. I'm going to see how long it lasts. I'll try to remember to add an update on how it holds up.

This is, without a doubt, the most incredible invention anyone in the Crochet world could have come up with! I started having hand problems in the early 90s. I had it all! Soreness, numbness, tingling and sharp shooting pains with certain hand movements such as the kind you subconsciously do while crocheting. After all the surgeries it finally came down to having to leave my job and learn something new and stop my beloved crocheting. The hooks were too small for me to grasp. Such as it was until about ten years ago when I decided to pick up my hooks and resume the one thing that brings me total happiness! But again, the hooks, while not having used them for a great period of time, were still too small. My husband bought me entire sets of hooks with larger handles which gave me relief but still slowed down my activity with the yarns. Then I saw this handy little item in a catalog. Being a longtime customer of Amazon I naturally had too look this up. Not only a great value for the price but also much less inexpensive that the catalog price. Not knowing what to expect my handle arrived. I immediately grabbed my hook and tore my package open. The only thing that could be improved upon is the instructions for usage. I quickly figured it out though and got the hook placed in the handle and picked a pattern and yarn and set to crochet away. Okay, right away, the handle fits nice and snug in your hand. The upper part of the handle, the green portion, is perfect! This is where you'll grip the handle the most. You'll notice that you can create your stitches much more easily. You'll find it much easier to keep tension on your yarn with your other hand because you're not concentrating on the pain in your hook hand wrist. You'll see your personal "crochet style" return with nice even, flat stitches. The handle is so comfortable you'll soon forget your even using it because once again your focus is on your chosen pattern and your piece progresses as it used to. Changing hook size is easy and quick for those who work up a pattern that requires two or more hooks for completion. I even crocheted up a small pouch to keep my washers in so I wouldn't lose them. I cut the tiny washer color from the back of the package and dropped it into the pouch as well. When changing hooks I just quickly glance at the chart to see which color washer goes with which size hook and its just that easy! I love this handle so much I bought a second and I'm seriously thinking of buying a third! Chances are you'll love the handle just as much! I've used Boye hooks for years so I've already had faith that any product with the Boye label is made with a quality you can trust. Amazon, of course, has made it easy to get the crochet accessories from the company you love! So, seriously, if you suffer that pain of repetitive motion do yourself a favor and just try this handle out! Bet you'll be buying a second too!

This is a really great tool. I crochet with the knife method and its great for that kind of crochet hold. Since using it i'm not sure how i managed before

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Ottimo acquisto! Il manico è leggermente gommoso perciò non scivola e non richiede alcuna fatica per impugnarlo. Servono un paio di minuti di "pratica" per farci la mano, ma l'uso è intuitivo e l'impugnatura confirtevole. Lo utizzo anche con uncinetti più piccoli inspessendo il tratto finale con del nastro adesivo per adattarlo al foro di uscita . L'utiluzzo di questo manico ergonomico consente di tenere la mano più distesa con conseguente eliminazione di dolore o crampi, specie per chi, come me, ha gli uncinetti della nonna! Consigliatissimo!!!

If you have the old style thin crochet hooks but find they are hard to hold, esp if you have arthritis - this will save your hands! The plain straight hooks fit into the holder and make it so much more comfortable. A really great item to have in your crochet stash!

I wore out my first handle after many years of use. I purchased another because I could not do without this handle. It is absolutely wonderful in my hands. I have had the hook spin on me so I used a different sized ring and it stopped spinning. I totally recommend this as it keeps my hand from getting the crochet claw. it is the most ergonomic handle for me and I have tried many other hooks. This system also hold up to a high torque-- I have ruined other handles by bending the hook or the handle seporates from the hook and this is the only unit that has held up to everything I throw at it (working with cotton making dishcloths has ruined all other hooks and handles but this one) I must add that the hook had broken through the bottom of this handle but I tape it with electrical tape and it holds good. That happened with my first handle as well but it is still 5 stars for me. Love this product and will purchase again when necessary. DON"T LOSE YOUR RINGS!! Keep them in a safe place or keep them on your various sized hooks because you can't replace just the rings