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How to block a crochet blanket in sections, and why squaring up individual granny squares first makes a big difference.

Wooden blocking boards are more rigid and durable than foam but harder to push pins into. See the trade-off.

The full checklist of crochet blocking supplies: a board or mat, rustproof pins, and a spray bottle or steamer.

Clover Soft Touch sits between the base line and Amour, with a lighter cushioned grip at a lower price than Amour.

Clover’s Tunisian hooks add a stopper end and longer shaft to the brand’s standard aluminum construction.

A quick guide to the best ergonomic crochet hooks by specific need: arthritis, long sessions, or beginners.

Round versus flattened thumb-rest handle shapes, and how each affects grip during long crochet sessions.

Boye’s ergonomic line adds a cushioned grip to the brand’s budget-friendly inline hooks.

Prym’s ergonomic hook offers a cushioned German-made grip at a price between budget and premium brands.

Interchangeable crochet hook sets use swappable heads on shared handles, similar to interchangeable knitting needles.