One of the first forms of knitting is crocheting. As early as in medieval times it was being done in the Victorian era. Crochet hooks are the main tools that are used. There are various types of them each with its advantages and disadvantages. Among the least costly are plastic and aluminum ones. Aluminum hooks are long lasting, light and smooth to crochet with. They hardly get caught in the yarn being used and they will hardly become twisted out of shape.
Aluminum and plastic crochet hook are some of the available options. Aluminum ones are hard wearing, quite light and they are smooth to work with. They will hardly become caught in the yarn as it is very hard for them to bend.
Sometimes one cannot see or feel the damage that is on a hook. To test it and ensure it is working properly, run a smooth fabric like silk or nylon at the endpoint of the hook. If it there is a problem, the fabric will get snagged. Such a hook should be discarded. There is an exception to the rule and that is the jumbo plastic hooks. These are almost entirely foolproof when the project is a large one. Their design is also ideal for this kind of work.
Another option is those made of wood. Their main drawback is that they tend to splinter and this gets caught in the yarn. Such a hook can be carefully sanded with very fine sandpaper and steel wool to make it smooth again. Finish with light application of paste wax and polishing or a coat of two of clear varnish with light sanding in between coats.
The cro-hook is another crocheting tool. It has two hooks, one on each end and this is the tool used for making afghan stitches in two or more colors. The item being worked on does not need to be turned over if it regular stitches that are being used but if a cro-hook is being used, then the item is turned over. The finished product is a heavier one with an effect akin to that of horizontal stripes.
The hook that was used in the early ages were made of bone but they are prone to bending. One of the best options is a steel hook. They cost more but they will never break and they never get bent. Aluminum ones are the next best choice.
In the early ages, it is a bone hook that was used but they are also prone to bending. Steel ones are the best choice for a number of reasons. They cost a bit more but they are worth it as they are virtually indestructible. They never get warped. The next best choice is aluminum hooks.
Storage should be done with care as well. Crocheting hooks should not be left anywhere but put away in a case of their own. It would be even better if they are felt wrapped. With proper care and storage, a hook can be used over and over again to finish one pretty article after another.