I love the trend toward big, thick, super chunky yarns - but finding the hooks to use with those yarns was a bit of a challenge. Clover Amour to the rescue!
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Clover Amour is a super popular brand of hooks, and it's not hard to see why. Besides looking great, they have comfortable ergonomic handles, nice slick hooks, and they are color coded by size - but the size is also printed on the handle, so you don't have to memorize the colors either.
Clover Amours are my favorite thread hooks, saving my hands from the cramps that used to just be part of thread work for me. And their standard size hooks are just as fun to use. So when I saw they added the big jumbo hooks, I was overjoyed!
What really sets the big Clover Amour hooks apart is that they were really thoughtful in their design. While the other Clover Amours feature metal hook portions, the jumbo hooks use plastic, to keep the hook lightweight in the hands. This plastic is super slick though - not a single catch on the yarn, and I've been using them a lot!
In addition, Clover designed these big hooks to be longer overall, and this is a very good thing. There is plenty of room to get a comfortable grip on the hook, whether you're knife hold or pencil hold, and there's a nice long shaft between the hook and the handle. So you can make all those tall stitches without having to cram them all on or overlap your loops!
The jumbo Clover Amours get used just about every day here at Moogly headquarters - and I definitely recommend them. They make using thick yarn so much more fun, and the size range is unprecedented! There are 7 sizes in the jumbo range, all available on www.clover-usa.com as well as Amazon US - K/6.5mm, 7mm, L/8mm, M/N/9mm, N/P/10mm, 12mm, and P/Q/15mm!
When crocheting big, I crochet with Clover Amour Jumbos! I can honestly say these are my go to hooks when using thick yarns. And you know when I love something, I have to share. So I'm super happy to have a special giveaway for you, sponsored by Clover USA - with TWO winners!!
The Clover Amour Jumbo Crochet Hooks Giveaway on Moogly is open to residents of the USA (including US territories) and Canada. The entry period ends 8/24/2015 at 12:15am Central US time. Two winners will each receive all 7 sizes of the Clover Amour Jumbo hooks listed above. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile, you may need to switch to a computer. Only the email address is mandatory to enter, all other options are for bonus entries only.
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Suzette Becker
I'm always loosing out on the give aways because I'm in South Africa...Woul love some of the thick crochet hooks
Melissa martin
I love those hooks! Winning them would be great 🙂
Shelley Ferguson
Thanks for the opportunity! Appreciate a chance to go big or go home. 😉
Lisette Walker
Oh, these would be awesome. I'. A beginner with bad wrists. I can crochet large items, so these would be perfect. And so pretty!
Kelly mcLeod
I need these! 😉
Deborah Graham
I am always looking for comfortable needles. Arthritis is setting in! Thank you.
Karen rankin
I have the smaller sizes and LOVE them ... would absolutely love getting the larger sizes!
Brenda
Theses hooks look like a comfy fit for those long crochet sessions...would be great to win a set of these...congradulations the the lucky winner...Brenda
Jeanie
My arthritic hands would love these.
MoReen gover
they look lovely. Great for my arthritic hands!!
Kim barclay
Thank you, you have the best giveaways!!
Heidi
As every crafty person knows, tools are just as if not more important for your yarn craft as yarn, or any other essential, and these new JUMBO hooks are a must for every crocheter, that is unless you live under a rock, and have not seen the trend in chunky and bulky yarns increasing every season!
Personally, I love gazing at my tools for the satisfaction I get using them, so bright colors are a must for me, and make me feel like a Superhero when I use them...so just get ready to call me Cloveress, super hooker, coming soon to a project near you!!
Marie
A BIG thanks to Moogly for this chance to enter!! These crochet hooks look AMAZING !
jackie
I would love to win these for my friend's crochet club at a high needs high school.
Diane
I LOVE Clover hooks. I use them almost exclusively. I would be thrilled to win the jumbo size, as I have not had the chance to try them yet. Thanks so much for a fantastic giveaway.
Christine cooper
I have these hooks in the smaller sizes. Love them!
Patricia A Paola
I already have the set of smaller sizes, would love to add these larger hooks to my tool inventory.
Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts
How fun!!
patricia gosselin
Would love to have these, i have arthritis in my thumbs.
sHEILA
I would love to win a set, but I don't have twitter or Instagram. So here's hoping that with just entering enough will help me win.
Kristen
I primarily work with bulky/chunky yarn so this would be perfect, especially since I have carpal tunnel and it can be a struggle!!
Carrie
Crocheting with bigger needles doesn't make my hands hurt!
zenaida
I would love so much to win these large clover steel hooks. My thumbs are getting painful using regular handles ones. I've started wrapping rubber bands around handles to make them thick.
_4ra
A non USA resident here... What a pity!
Melissa ervin
Love give aways! Hope I win! These big hooks are awesome
Jen
I am a huge Furls hook fan, but these larger hooks look really comfy! I like to use thick yarn for winter hats and scarfs. I am currently switching between an old plastic 'Q' hook and a wood hook I bought off EBay, but the wood hook is almost too heavy and my hand gets tired and achy after using it for a while. It's that old friend Arthur Itis visiting, especially during cold, wet weather!
LindaC
I love using the chunky yarns for knitting. It would be fun to crochet with these pretty hooks.
Jeanine
It would be like Christmas to win these hooks. I haven't seen them before and would love to try them.
Sandy L.
I don't use Instagram or Twitter but I did enter with everything else. I love my Clover Soft Touch hooks and would love these in the big sizes! Thank you for offering them as a give-away, Kara.
Sandy L.
Not Kara, Tamara! Auto correct kills me!!!!!!
Tamara Kelly
🙂 No worries! Good luck!
Veronica Rausch
Thank you for the opportunity to win these 🙂
Linda
Hi love these! I like to use chunky yarns for yarn baskets! Thanks for a neat Giveaway!
Alicia Belrose
I would LOVE to win these ?
Gloria Perez
Would love to win!
Sharon
These are exactly what I have been looking for and entered but ubfortunately I am in Australia. Sorry I didn't read this properly the 1st time.
Lori
Thank you!!!
Michelle
Thank you for holding such an exciting and wonderful giveaway.
Patricia B
I need larger hooks and I've been eyeing these at the store! Thank you for the chance to win them!!
Amy C
these clover hooks are my favorite! i have the smaller hooks and use them all the time ^_^
Martha
Ooooooooooooooooooooooo I LOVE them!!
Michelle Beaudoin
I would soooo love to have these hooks. I am relatively new to crochet compared to most of you. So trying new tools are great, and having new tools to grow my chance to try different patterns would be wonderful.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Teresa
I would love to win these. My grandmother and my mother crocheted all the time. Both passed before I was able to really learn from them. This would allow me to follow in their footsteps and crochet a blanket to add to the ones that I have from both of them. Then I can pass them down to my children.
Patrese
These look great, I have up to 7.00mm so these would be great to round of my set. Thanks for the chance.
Paula
I love the smaller Clover Amour hooks and use them the most. I'm so happy that they came out with a large set too.
Good to know the plastic is slick, thanks for sharing that. I've shied away from the plastic because I had one (different brand) that "squeaked" through the yarn and made me cringe so I only used it once.
loretta
lorettaheim: Aug. 22, 2015 @ 2;16 p.m>
Thank you for the chance to win these great looking hooks. And to Clover also. Maybe these would put me in the mood to
try the thicker yarns.
Helen Nicolaisen
I would love to win some better hooks as I crochet a lot
Helen Nicolaisen
I would love to win some new hooks as I crochet a lot for my family and friends
Karol Beaufore
I have arthritis and would love to try these crochet hooks. They look like they might be just the thing to help me crochet longer. The bright colors will brighten my day.
Margaret newton
Would love to win these. Maybe a cal with a jumbo needle.
Lynette
Would really love these would be great for my hands always want to try these.
Deirdre
Omgosh, these look beautiful. I'd be so happy to win them!
Denise Sullivan
These hooks look amazing!!!!!
Cleary Kipe
Thank you for the chance to win.
Judith
Love!
Melinda Saltzman
What a super treat it would be to own these awesome hooks !!!!!
Nancy Craig
Thank you....my "senior" wrists and hands would really appreciate these as I begin to work with some bulkier yarn. I so appreciate the chance to win one of these sets <3
D Ritchey
I have never used these crochet hooks but would love to try. I too like to work with chunky yarn to make quick projects. Time to think of a fun project. I am really enjoying your website. Thanks for all your hard work.:)
Mary
Love the look of the hooks. Can't wait to try them. Thanks for the offer.
Miriam
Great hooks. Good luck to all.
rakhi
@tamara kelly
I have joint inflammation and would love to attempt these crochet snares. They seem as though they may be only the thing to help me crochet longer. The splendid hues will light up my day.
regards
rakhi
Charlene
I don't know how many times I have forgotten the size of hook I was using!! I would love to win these.
MicHelle
Is the contest over? Who won? ?
Tamara Kelly
Cecelia E won! 🙂 You can always find the winner in the Rafflecopter box at the end of the giveaway. Well, within 24 hours anyway. 🙂
Martina Cruz
Missed the chance.. i really want these hooks..Awww.. anyways.. very nice & Hooks .. & Contest.. Would love to be part ..But unfortunately..i missed.. no regrets.. Congo to winner.. !!
jessicaray4
Much obliged to you for the opportunity to win these incredible looking snares. Furthermore, to Clover too. Perhaps these would place me in the state of mind to
attempt the thicker yarns.
Annabel
Missed the possibility.. i truly need these hooks..Awww.. in any case.. exceptionally decent and Hooks .. and Contest.. Would love to be part ..But unfortunately..i missed.. no second thoughts.. Congo to victor.. !!
Eureka Forbes
I would love to win these for my companion's stitch club at a high needs secondary school.
Eureka Forbes
Goodness, these future marvelous. I'. An apprentice with awful wrists. I can knit substantial things, so these future great. Thus lovely!
Annabel
Missed the possibility.. i truly need these hooks..Awww.. at any rate.. extremely pleasant and Hooks .. and Contest.. Would love to be part ..But unfortunately..i missed.. no second thoughts.. Congo to victor.. !!