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HOOK INFO

At LETTOworkshop, we craft handmade crochet hooks using over two dozen types of wood, both local and exotic. Most of the wood we use is sourced locally and carefully selected for its durability and aesthetic appeal. Not all woods are equally suitable for crochet hooks. The density and grain structure are crucial in determining the right material.

Choosing the Right Wood for Crochet Hooks

For small hook sizes (4 mm to 7 mm), we use dense and strong woods such as hornbeam, amaranth (purpleheart), apricot, and robinia. These woods ensure durability since the hook tip experiences significant stress during crocheting.
For larger hooks or those with metal tips, the density of the wood is less critical. This allows us to experiment with a broader selection of materials while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Handmade & Ergonomic Designs

Stan meticulously hand-turns each crochet hook, making every piece unique. Each hook has an individual number, highlighting its exclusivity.
Many of our hooks feature an ergonomic design, which helps reduce hand fatigue and wrist pain. Ergonomic crochet hooks typically have a larger handle, providing a more comfortable grip, especially during long crocheting sessions.
Although the exact mechanism is unclear, numerous crocheters report that these designs significantly ease conditions like tendinitis and arthritis. If you experience discomfort while crocheting, an ergonomic hook may offer relief.

Types of Crochet Hooks

Solid Wood Hooks

These hooks are made from a single type of wood. Wood selection is limited, as not all woods are dense enough to ensure durability, especially in smaller sizes. However, combining multiple woods allows for more variety in materials.

Combination Wood Hooks

These hooks are crafted using two types of wood, either for contrast or to enhance durability. There are two main types based on the connection method:

Hooks with overlays – These have a harder core wood inside, while the outer layer features a more decorative wood with an expressive grain.

Premium Hooks – These hooks are made with a joint design, where the tip and tail are turned from dense woods (such as hornbeam, amaranth, rosewood santos, lilac, apricot), while the ergonomic handle is crafted from a softer, visually striking wood.

Burl Wood Hooks

These are some of the most visually striking hooks we create. Burl wood, formed as an irregular growth on trees, offers stunning grain patterns. Hardwoods like birch, poplar, maple, walnut, and oak often produce burl formations.
Working with burl wood is challenging due to its dense, twisted fibers. To strengthen it, we use a multi-stage stabilization process: the wood is vacuum-treated, infused with epoxy resins and dyes, baked, polished, and aged. Due to high stress during crocheting, each burl hook is reinforced with a thin steel rod inside. This additional craftsmanship makes burl hooks more expensive but also more durable and unique.
The hook tip is always turned from solid wood, with materials like ebony, katalox, lilac, purpleheart, or rosewood santos ensuring strength. Sometimes, a third wood type is used as a decorative ring between the hook and handle to enhance contrast and beauty.

Metal-Tipped Hooks

We combine metal hook tips from renowned brands with ergonomic wooden handles. This design allows for the smallest hook sizes (often made of steel) while retaining the advantages of LETTO’s ergonomic grips. We use metal tips from brands such as:
Tulip (Etimo, Etimo Rose, Red)
Clover (Soft Touch, Amour)
KnitPro (Waves)
Boye, Susan Bates

Mosaic Wood Hooks

These hooks feature a mosaic inlay technique, where small wooden segments of various species, colors, and grains are arranged in a geometric pattern. They are then bonded with epoxy resin, creating a visually striking and structurally strong piece. To ensure durability, each mosaic hook includes a reinforced core with a steel rod inside. This technique allows us to incorporate rare and exotic woods while maintaining the integrity and strength needed for everyday use.
Handmade mosaic wooden crochet hooks – unique design and durable construction.

Customer Reviews & Feedback

Our customers play a vital role in refining our products. We encourage you to read their reviews to learn about their experiences. Many of our customers have become long-term friends, and their feedback continually inspires us to improve our designs.
If you’re considering your first LETTO crochet hook, these testimonials may help you make the right choice!
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                                                                                            METAL CROCHET HOOK SIZES:

Boye Steel Hooks (US)

14 – 0.75 mm

13 – 0.85 mm

12 – 1.0 mm

11 – 1.1 mm

10 – 1.3 mm

9 – 1.4 mm

8 – 1.5 mm

7 – 1.65 mm

6 – 1.8 mm

5 – 1.9 mm

4 – 2 mm

3 – 2.1 mm

2 – 2.25 mm

1 – 2.75 mm

0 – 3.25 mm

00 – 3.5 mm

Boye Aluminum Hooks (US)

B – 2.25 mm

C – 2.75 mm

D – 3.25 mm

E – 3.5 mm

F – 3.75 mm

G – 4.25 mm

7 – N/A

H – 5 mm

I – 5.5 mm

J – 6 mm

K – 6.5 mm

L – N/A

M – N/A

​N – N/A

Knitpro Waves Aluminum Hooks (India)

B – 2.25 mm

C – 2.75 mm

D – 3.25 mm

E – 3.5 mm

F – 3.75 mm

G – 4 mm

7 – 4.5 mm

H – 5 mm

I – 5.5 mm

J – 6 mm

K – 6.5 mm

L – 8 mm

M – 9 mm

​N – 10 mm

N/A – 12 mm

Susan Bates Aluminum Hooks (US)

​B – 2.25 mm

C – 2.75 mm

D – 3.25 mm

E – 3.5 mm

F – 3.75 mm

G – 4.25 mm

7 – N/A

H – 5 mm

I   – 5.5 mm

J – 6 mm

K – 6.5 mm

L – 8 mm

M – 9 mm

N – 10 mm

Clover Soft Touch/ Amour Aluminum Hooks (Japan)

2 mm

2.25 mm

2.5 mm

2.75 mm

3 mm

3.25 mm

3.5 mm

3.75 mm

4 mm

4.5 mm

5 mm

5.5 mm

6 mm

Tulip Etimo Rose/ Etimo Gold/Red Aluminum Hooks (Japan)

1.8 mm

2 mm

2.2 mm

2.5 mm

3 mm

3.5 mm

4 mm

4.5 mm

5 mm

5.5 mm

6 mm

6.5 mm

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In the LETTOworkshop, we use for the manufacture of our products (hooks, decorative acorns, hook stands, yarn holders etc.) two dozen types of wood – both local and exotic.

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