Lantern Moon Tunisian Crochet Hooks: An Honest Review

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If you’re on the lookout for a fresh set of Tunisian crochet hooks, the Lantern Moon Tunisian crochet hooks might be just what you’re searching for. This article includes everything you need to know about these hooks before deciding if they’re right for you.

A little disclosure before we get started. This post is NOT sponsored by Lantern Moon. They did not pay me to write this review. They did, however, send the hooks free of charge in exchange for sharing my honest opinion of them.

UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 BY BRITTANY
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In this honest review, I’ll share my personal insights after several weeks of regularly using my Lantern Moon Tunisian crochet hooks. But before we get to that, let’s have a look at the list of features:

Each Lantern Moon Tunisian hook is made of ebony, one of the world’s most precious and valuable woods. They have a liquid silk finish that ensures a snag-free glide and crochet experience. The meticulous finish on the hook ensures easy maneuverability, and the connecting joint between the cord and hook is snug and smooth so your stitches won’t snag.

They’re available in a range of standard sizes from 3.5 mm to 10 mm to buy individually or you can pick up the Bequest Set which includes six hooks in some of the most commonly used sizes (4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 6.5mm, and 8mm). This set also comes with two cords, two end caps, and a tightening tool for getting them set up for use. Plus you’ll get a cloth case to keep it all organized.

These hooks are wonderful to work with. I realize I’m just one opinion of many, but I have a unique perspective – I crochet full-time. I use my hooks for hours and hours a day, and if they aren’t perfectly right for me and my crochet style, I’m less efficient at my job.

Don’t know how to Tunisian crochet yet? No worries! I have a beginner-friendly tutorial to show you how to crochet the Tunisian simple stitch here. It’s a great starting point for learning the basics of Tunisian crochet!

What I Love About Lantern Moon Tunisian Crochet Hooks

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The craftsmanship really shows with these hooks.

When you hold Lantern Moon Tunisian crochet hooks in your hand for the first time you’ll immediately notice how smooth and lightweight it is, but you’ll also notice the quality of the gold cord tip (which Lantern Moon mentions is 24K plated) to the quality of the size stamp.

I didn’t have to spend much time with these hooks to realize how much I enjoy them, but like all other reviews here at B.Hooked, I properly vetted them with a few projects before putting this review together. Here are some of the things that really stood out to me.

They’re smooth as butter to work with.

This was a big deal for me. Wooden hooks are known for having more “drag” than a metal or plastic hook, which means the yarn typically doesn’t glide over them as easily. That wasn’t my experience at all with these hooks, and actually, they’re the smoothest wooden hooks I’ve ever used. I can hardly tell I’m crocheting with a wooden hook.

So if you’re like me and normally shy away from wooden hooks, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with just how smooth they are. Lantern Moon says they have a “liquid silk” finish, and I honestly have to agree.

Interchangeable hooks are versatile no matter what projects you like to crochet.

Tunisian crochet is different from regular crochet since it requires you to have every stitch on the hook at once. You have to have a hook that’s as long as the project is wide. These hooks are “interchangeable” which means with a single hook and a few cord lengths, you have every hook length you could possibly need when you need it. Most non-interchangeable Tunisian crochet hooks are just 12-14″ long, which means crocheting a blanket with them is nearly impossible. With an interchangeable hook, however, you can crochet a variety of project sizes with the same hook just by changing the cord.

Investing in an interchangeable set like this will usually get you the best bang for your buck. Rather than collect non-interchangeable hooks of all sizes and lengths (which will still leave out big projects), one interchangeable set allows you to change the length of the hook with the cord.

The cord is amazing.

Speaking of cords, Lantern Moon cords are absolutely amazing. In fact, they’re easily the best cords I’ve ever used. So what makes a cord amazing? Well, if you’ve ever used a bad cord you know exactly what I’m talking about. Some cords are stiff and refuse to straighten, which is a total nuisance to work with.

Lantern Moon cords are made of nylon-coated stainless steel which adds a little weight. So when you unwind it to use, it’ll maintain the slightest curve and that’s it. Unlike any cord I’ve worked with in the past, Tunisian crochet or knitting needles, these cords stay relaxed and don’t twist as you’re working with them.

The cord connection has a smooth transition.

With all the forward and return passes in a Tunisian crochet project, there’s nothing more annoying than stitches snagging on the cord connection. As long as you tighten them down completely (which is easy with the tightening tool they provide), you won’t experience snagging with Lantern Moon Tunisian crochet hooks.

The hook shape is excellent for Tunisian crochet.

Stitch motions are a little different for Tunisian crochet than regular crochet. A needle tip that’s a little pointier (to slide through the loop you want), and a hook that’s a little deeper (to keep the stitch in place with the “pulling back” motions of the hook) really make a big difference to your crochet experience.

I have a few Tunisian crochet hooks that are just longer versions of my regular crochet hooks, with the same hook shape, and I really had no issues with them. It wasn’t until I tried a hook like this that I realized this shape can lead to faster, more efficient stitching. Needless to say, the shape of Lantern Moon Tunisian crochet hooks is exactly what I look for in a Tunisian crochet hook nowadays.

They’re lightweight.

You may not learn to value a lightweight Tunisian crochet hook until you’re stitching a blanket and holding the entire weight of the project on the hook at once. With Lantern Moon Tunisian crochet hooks, the hook, cord, and end cap are all lightweight which proved very useful for big projects.

Things to Consider Before Buying Lantern Moon Tunisian Crochet Hooks

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As with all purchases of this size, you want to make sure you’re investing in the right tool for you. Here are a few things to consider before deciding to invest in this hook set.

Wooden hooks are more delicate than metal or plastic hooks.

Owning wooden hooks means you need to be a little more diligent with their safekeeping. Although the 8mm and 10mm hooks in this collection feel quite sturdy, some of the smaller sizes aren’t, as you’d imagine. I haven’t personally broken one of these hooks or had any issues with their durability, but it’s certainly something to consider.

Allowing them to slip between the couch cushions or letting them drop on the floor could lead to their unfortunate demise if they’re sat on or stepped on.

The set includes only the most common sizes.

Although the set includes the most common hook sizes and will cover you for most projects, only 6 out of the 12 available sizes are included. This isn’t a big deal, but I’d love to see a set option added to the collection which includes all 12 hook sizes. You can, however, buy the other sizes on an individual basis to complete your collection.

Lantern Moon Tunisian Crochet Hook Cords are sold separately if you buy individual hooks.

Although the interchangeable set comes with two cord sizes which will cover you for most Tunisian crochet projects, if you’d rather try a hook before you buy the set, you’ll have to buy the cord as well. The good thing, however, is that the end caps and a tightening tool are included with cord purchases, and in some cases, even two cords are provided.

Speaking of the tightening tool, this one is easier to hold and use than any tightening tool I’ve ever used. It has a nice, long wooden handle that makes it feel sturdy.

How to Buy Lantern Moon Tunisian Crochet Hooks

If you decide to give Lantern Moon Tunisian crochet hooks a try, there are a few different options for buying them online. First, I’d recommend checking out all the details Lantern Moon offers about these hooks on their website here. One option is WEBS, and they have the Bequest Tunisian Hook Set available here. That link will take you directly to the set page where you can check it out, read other customer reviews, and add it to your shopping cart.

Another option is Jimmy Beans Wool, and they have the Bequest Tunisian Hook Set available here. Again, that link will take you directly to the page on their website where you can see the set.

However, both of these online retailers appear to have the full set only, and no individual hooks (at least as I’m typing this). If you want to order a single hook to try, or if you want to build out your collection after getting the set, you’ll have to use Amazon. I’m linking several options to get you started.

Like all the reviews on this website, my motivation is purely to help you find the right hook for you because that can be the difference between you loving to crochet or hating it. I’ve tried just about every crochet hook on the market, and I want nothing more than to save you the time and money that’s involved in making the right decision for you.

One last thing I will say about my experience with Lantern Moon … I’m quite fond of these hooks, and that fondness has led me to explore their knitting needle collection as well. Hopefully, in the future, I’ll be able to provide a review on those as well.