NelsonWood: Crochet Hook Review and Giveaway

NelsonWood handmade wooden crochet hook review and giveaway on Underground Crafter

This is the second in a series of weekly posts during (Inter)National Crochet Month where I will feature an artisanal crochet hook maker, share a review of their hooks, and offer up a giveaway where you can win your very own hand crafted crochet hook!

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Today’s post features NELSONWOOD. Bryan Nelson is the full-time wood turner/woodworker behind this shop. His Etsy shop sells a wide variety of handmade wood items, and features a Hooks & Yarn Bowls section. You can also find Bryan online on the NELSONWOOD website, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.

Bryan’s niece is a crocheter, and he started wood turning crochet hooks because “she just had to have a hook!” Bryan’s hooks are truly one of a kind and he doesn’t try to replicate the exact diameter of the handles or the exact length. He does make an effort to keep the grip handle of the hook between 5/8″ (1.5 cm) and 7/8″ (2 cm), unless the crocheter requests a larger custom diameter. This uniqueness is what keeps his customers coming back. He says, differences in grip diameter “hasn’t been an issue thus far and I’ve turned and sold hundreds and a lot of customer order multiple hooks.”

NelsonWood handmade wooden crochet hook review and giveaway on Underground Crafter
NELSONWOOD crochet hooks, wood turned by Bryan Nelson.

 

Bryan sent me two US H-8/5 mm crochet hook to sample for a review. You can see the hooks in action and watch my full review in the video below.

NELSONWOOD hooks are inline crochet hooks where the point, throat, and shaft of the hook have the same circumference. The hook then has a lovely shaped grip handle that is composed of a variety of curves.

What I like about this hook:

  • It’s very smooth. The finish does’t “grip” the yarn and allows you to crochet quickly.
  • The wood includes beautiful and detailed grain.
  • The large grip diameter allows a comfortable, relaxed grip.
  • The handles come in multiple lengths so you could choose the option that works best for you to avoid any abrasion against the side of your hand that sometimes happens when you use the knife grip to hold your hook.
  • It has a beautiful design and is a great conversation starter!
NelsonWood handmade wooden crochet hook review and giveaway on Underground Crafter
Identifying the hook size on my NELSONWOOD hook with a Susan Bates KnitChek.

What might take some getting used to about this hook:

  • Neither the company name nor the hook size are indicated on the hook, so you may not remember where to order from again. Similarly, you will need a Susan Bates Knit-Chek (or something similar) to check the hook size if you have multiple NELSONWOOD hooks.
  • The shorter shaft of the hook may make it challenging to quickly create stitches with multiple yarn overs, like bullions or puffs.
  • Crocheters who prefer hooks with tapered throats to inline hooks may find it harder to pull the yarn through their loops with this hook. (Though I generally prefer tapered hooks, I found this one easy to use.)

NELSONWOOD hooks currently sell for $37.50 – $125, depending on the size and wood used. You can find more of Bryan’s wood turned hooks and his other products, including yarn bowls, bowls, birdhouses, pepper mills, and more in the Etsy shop here.

Full disclosure: Free review and giveaway samples were provided by NELSONWOOD. Although I accept free products for review, I do not accept additional compensation, nor do I guarantee a positive review. My reviews are based entirely on my honest opinions.

Giveaway

Bryan has been kind enough to offer a great giveaway to one lucky reader! Follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for your chance to win one of these two delightful NELSONWOOD crochet hooks by Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Leave a comment letting me know which crochet hook currently on sale in the NELSONWOOD Etsy shop is your favorite. Only entries logged through the Rafflecopter widget will be eligible to win. Good luck!

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48 thoughts on “NelsonWood: Crochet Hook Review and Giveaway”

  1. It is a hard decision. They all are so beautiful. I like the Exotic Redheart and the Exotic Purpleheart the most.

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  2. The Exotic Cocobolo Hand Turned Wooden Crochet Hook Size H is my favorite, though all of the Cocobolo hooks are beautiful.

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  3. I love all three of my hooks that I’ve purchased, as well as my bowl! He is an amazing artist, and I will definitely buy more!

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  4. All of the hooks look amazing! I especially like the rare exotic snake wood size J hook! It’s absolutely gorgeous!!

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  5. Thank you so much for once again offering such a wonderful giveaway. The hooks are beautiful and I especially like the Exotic Tulipwood hand turned crochet hook size I.

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  6. I’d Love to win this hook! My limited, fixed income prevents me buying ‘luxury’ items like this – even if they would make crochet easier for some fibers!
    Thank you for offering this opportunity!

    I learn so many things just by visiting this blog. I’m so glad I found you….

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  7. I liked the light color, fine grain and hook size of the Exotic Yellowheart Hand Turned Wooden Crochet Hook Size J. The workmanship of all the hooks is beautiful.

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  8. I like the Exotic Tulipwood Hand Turned wooden Crochet Hook. It’s so lovely. Oh…but the beautiful yarn Bowls!

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  9. I love this one too! I’m getting into thicker yarns, so this size is great! Thank you!!!
    Exotic Tulipwood Hand Turned Wooden Crochet Hook size L

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  10. I think that the Exotic Rare Snakewood Hand Turned Wooden Crochet Hook size J is very cool. The wood has a really interesting look.

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