Clover Amour is Clover’s ergonomic crochet hook line, built around a soft, cushioned handle instead of the bare aluminum shaft on Clover’s standard hooks. Whether Amour is worth the price jump over Clover’s base line is a common question, and the answer comes down to session length. If you crochet in short bursts, the difference barely registers; if you sit for hours, the cushioned grip earns its cost.
What makes Amour different from base Clover hooks
The shaft and hook head are the same aluminum Clover uses across its lines, so stitch quality and glide feel identical. The difference sits entirely in the handle: Amour adds a soft, slightly tapered rubber grip, while Clover’s standard line is bare metal end to end.
Users most often notice the difference in the thumb and forefinger, the two fingers doing the most repetitive gripping over a long project. Clover’s third line, Soft Touch, sits between the two, with a firmer cushioned grip than Amour but softer than the base line.
What comes in a typical Amour set
A standard boxed Amour set usually spans a working range from a small lace size up through bulky, roughly nine to eleven hooks depending on the set.
- Size range: typically covers steel through bulky in one box, so most projects need only one set.
- Case: most boxed sets include a soft roll or hard case, though loose singles are sold without one.
- Handle color: Amour handles are color-coded by size, which makes it quick to grab the right hook mid-project.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clover Amour better than regular Clover hooks?
Better is the wrong frame. Amour trades a higher price for a cushioned handle that reduces hand fatigue on long sessions, while the hook itself performs the same as Clover’s standard line. I’d only pay the difference if you crochet for more than an hour at a time.
What sizes come in the Clover Amour set?
Most boxed sets span roughly a B-1, 2.25mm, through a bulky size like an L-11, 8mm, covering the range most yarn projects call for.
Are Clover Amour hooks good for arthritis?
Many crocheters with hand strain or arthritis find the cushioned grip reduces pinch pressure compared to a bare metal hook. This is not a medical claim, so check with a doctor if pain is significant.
Compare more ergonomic hook brands
See how Amour stacks up against Furls and Prym in our full ergonomic hooks guide.