Susan Bates 10 Inch Silvalume Double End Review

This is my first double faced Tunisian crochet and I love it! It is made from lightweight, high-quality aluminum and is colour-coded. (I don't know the color codes so this doesn't help me know what size I'm using). This hook is smooth and slides easily over work in progress. It took me a little time to get used to the extra length, but this is one of my favorite hooks now! I have used it for Grafgan projects to learn basic basic Tunisian stitches and also to make ten stitch Afghan Tunisian…

If like me you are new to crocheting this is a great crochet. I saw the Knit and Crochet Now section on how to do this and it recommended having a slightly larger beginner needle to accommodate the work and winding of both yarns. Blending the fibers was also recommended. In my first attempt (a simple scarf) I mixed two fibers that don't usually go well together, a super soft CARON yarn and cotton with some multicolor. The double sided crochet fits together so uniquely - the result was really…

I will use both hooks purchased although not sure of size. The packaging of the second batch says size J 10mm but it is NOT light yellow. Presumably Susan Bates' double ended hooks are color coded by size. Nothing on the hook indicates the size. The order received today and the one received earlier were for the same item, both were not light yellow. I already threw away the packaging of the first batch so not entirely sure but I think I have two of the same size just different colors than…