AKB Purple and Orange Ergonomic Loom Knit Hook, 2 Pack

OMFRIGGIDYG! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS!!!!!! THE THICKNESS!!!!! The width of the handle is what I needed all this time! I have carpal tunnel, arthritis and diabetes, so my hands swell and shrink at different times during the day. This hand is also GLUED IN , so the metal hook DOESN'T MOVE!!!! imagine that? ! A tool that is made right! Plus I like the type of hook as well, not too sharp at the tip that you cause bleeding like some hooks. And also the way the hookisever so slightly bent and not shooting out and up. We're have you been all my life! Lol

The tip is sharp and pointed which poked through the plastic package, however this is what makes it a great hook for loom knitting. For yarn that splits or separates it makes it easier for the tip to go into the groove of the loom peg and slide under the yarn keeping the yarn whole rather than splitting into smaller threads. One thing to be careful of is that because it's so pointed you'll need to watch that you don't accidentally split your yarn by putting the tip too close to the yarn before taking it off the peg, make sure you always slide it under the yarn. It also helps if you insert the tip under the thread then turn slightly before pulling the yarn over the loom peg, this helps to keep the pointy tip from catching onto your other yarn on the peg or from accidentally sliding off the hook. The handle is comfortable and helps greatly if you have arthritis, which I have along with carpel tunnel, so it lets me work on my projects longer due to my hands not hurting as much because the handle is comfortable and wide. I tend to hold the hook like a pencil but you can grip the handle with your whole hand if you want or need to knit like this since the length is also longer than the hooks that come with the loom kits. I also tend to be a tight knitter on the looms so I also like the fact that the metal part of the hook is nice and sturdy and doesn't slide, twist, or have the metal end come through the handle, which has happened with the loom hook I received in a Knifty Knitter kit. If you're worried about the pointy tip from a safety standpoint you can put a cork at the end of it or keep it in the plastic package it comes in when you're not using it. The cardboard back of the plastic package slides out so the hook can easily be put back into the package. I've used the hook with Looms from Knifty Knitter, Authentic Knitting Board, and Boye. The hook slides easily into the grooves of the pegs on all those brands. I've used the KB Ergonomic hook for a month or two now and have done a lot of socks, hats, scarves, etc with it and have no complaints about it.

Well made and does the job without any issues. Doesn't have any sharp burrs like the cheap one that came with the looms.

Like that it is larger - hands don’t cramp up like they do with smaller (skinnier) handle

The padded handle with a ergonomic grip works so well. I can knit for hours and hours.

I really love this style of hook. It's is great for arthritic hands. I have made a bit of an adjustment to it, though. It looks much better. The yarn is much easier to grabst. All I did was take a pair of needle nose pliers and made a slight bend downward at the end of the hook. Made it even easier to grabst the yarn. I have three of these hooks. On l y one is the way I purchased it. Why.... Because the metal hook part of it is loose in the handle. I rarely use it due to this. It spins when I try to use it. I am going to stiffen it up with a touch of epoxy where it enters the handle. It won't be pretty, but it will be useable.The photo has the original one on the left and the one I adjusted on the right. The sinful bend is great. That is the only reason I didn't give all 5 stars across the board.

Easy to use I like that the handle is ergonomic. It helps to allow you to work longer. Purple and Orange are my 2 favorite colors so it was very easy for me to choose this item. The hook works really well. I made 13 hats this winter-- so far...

This is my favorite loom knitting tool. The chunky handle is easy on my arthritic hands. I can loom knit longer with this thicker handle.

Nice to hold with arthritic hands, but expensive

Chegou rápido e os produtos KB são sempre de ótima qualidade

Der Preis ist sehr hoch und schreckt erstmal ab, aber wer gerne loomt, sollte die bleistiftdünnen 08/15-Haken weitergeben und sich diese gönnen.

Estos ganchos están hechos de un material mezcla de plástico con goma sintética y se sienten "blandos" al tacto. Pero realmente no son blandos. Solo no se sienten tiezos. No me cansa tanto los dedos y mano. Pude terminar casi por completo un gorro en el mismo tiempo que antes me llevaba tejer medio gorro. Super recomendados para tejer en telar redondo.

I received this a while ago and since then my loom knitting has become more enjoyable than it already is. The hooks that come with the looms are usually too thin for continuous use and my hand was getting cramps. This hook is great and the indentations on the handle make it much better to work with. I can now loom knit for 4 hours straight!