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That’s not to say the Soft Touch is by any means uncomfortable, or should only be used if you’re a more experienced crocheter. I learned on the Soft Touch, and there’s a reason I’ve used them for so long. Consider the different materials; for smooth crocheting choose Aluminium; for finer stitches steel is a better choice; for a lightweight hook choose bamboo or plastic. Understanding your project and equipping yourself with the best-suited Clover crochet hooks is a key element to successful crocheting.

Since the Soft Touch are all the same color, you have to pull them all out of your bag to find the right hook. However since they’re clearly marked, you can easily see what size they are. Both the Amour and Soft touch hooks have a matte aluminum shaft. (The shaft is the part with the hook.) If you’re worried they have a texture or roughness to them, don’t. They both glide incredibly smoothly through all types of yarn. The aluminum also makes these hooks lightweight, which is a plus when crocheting for long periods of time.Another little note, the aluminum shaft of the Amour does not go all the way to the end of the handle. The tip has a small amount of flex to it, but it’s not floppy. I’m applying some pressure in the photo below. To be completely honest, I don’t know if there is a particular advantage/disadvantage to this, or if it’s simply to save on weight or cost. Pencil Grip vs. Knife Grip The length of the Clover Amour is longer than the Soft Touch, both in handle and overall length. I can’t say which is better. It really comes down to personal preference. I will say the longer handle on the Amour felt strange at first, but that’s likely because I’m just used to a shorter hook. After using them a bit, I don’t notice it nearly as much. The handle isn’t ergonomic per se, it’s just built up with polymer clay to give it a handle. I think this is a plus though because it’s inclusive of all crocheters. Both pen and knife grips can use them.

First, I want to say that these are both excellent quality hooks. I genuinely don’t think you can go wrong either way. But they’re also not the only hooks out there, and I encourage you to try as many as you can! I can’t speak to the longevity of the Amour hooks, as I’ve only been using them for a couple of weeks, however Clover is known for making quality hooks. There isn’t anything that immediately stands out to me as an area of concern. I also haven’t heard of any complaints in the crochet community about the quality. Materials Many experienced crocheters will agree that choosing the best-suited hook is essential. With a variety of sizes, shapes and materials available, there is something to suit everyone - you just have to find it. For beginners, try Clover amour. With a non-slip, comfortable design and a deeper throat, stitches don’t slip off the hook, ensuring smooth crocheting. More experienced crocheters may want to try the soft touch range. This offers smaller, lightweight hooks which are often a trusted ally for small, tight stitchesThe Amour has a different color handle for each hook size. This is great not only because it’s more fun to look at, but once you learn which color belongs to which size, you can reach right in your bag and grab it. The downside is, the markings are less visible. Until you memorize which color belongs to each size, you’ll still have to pull them out of your bag, and it may be harder for some to read them. Shaft and Hook I personally don’t rotate my hook very much, so I have no issues with the shallower bowl of the Soft Touch. One caveat though: I do find I drop more stitches with the Soft Touch than the Amour when I’m using a chunkier weight yarn.

While I love the gold hook on the Soft Touch, the weird brownish tan of the handle just isn’t as nice to look at, and gets pretty boring.The Amour hook has an elastomer handle. It’s basically a nice smooth rubber that feels very soft in your hand, but still provides excellent grip and control. Side note: I actually think it’s kind of ironic that the Amour isn’t called the Soft Touch. Will I be switching? Truthfully, I’m not sure yet. There is still much playing to be done, and I encourage you to do the same. Video Review That being said, if you’re considering upgrading from a standard plastic or steel hook, these are absolutely worth the investment. The ergonomic handles will save you so much hand and wrist pain in the future. Not to mention, they will both last a very long time. I’ve been using the same Soft Touch hooks for a literal decade, and they show almost no signs of wear.