Review on Susan Bates 22-Inch Silvalume Afghan Hook, 6mm, Light Yellow - Improved SEO by Amy Mcleod

Overall length from tip of hook to end of stopper is 23 inches. The length of cord from the hook joint to the start of the stopper is 16 1/2 inches. The hook itself is 6 inches long. However, the taper at the end of the line starts at 4 inches, making it look like a 4 inch hook. The hook is round and smooth. Unlike Susan Bates Silvalume hooks, this hook does not have a flattened thumb rest on the shank. Unlike other Susan Bates hooks which are linear, the hook tip is tapered. Hook is smooth, yarn slides easily over hook and shank. The cord is stiff and keeps the folded shape. The hot water bath didn't help. The cable will not rotate and the spool will be pulled in an awkward and uncomfortable direction. Due to the tension in the cord, the hook rotates into the wrong position to pull the loops through. Since I don't have my thumb on the hook, I can't control how the hook turns as it's loaded with loops. I have to stop every few stitches to realign the hook.