My Boye Crochet Hook Collection Is Complete - Or So I THOUGHT 😲 

Boye hooks are my favorite. I do have some Japanese thread hooks in a little red zip pouch I got as a child when my parents were missionaries in Japan & Okinawa. I treasure those. My Japanese friend taught me to crochet when I was 9.

I was always a Susan Bates girl until I switched to Tulips and never went back. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy watching your hook videos. I think they’re fascinating and so nostalgic. Thanks for sharing.

❤❤❤❤❤BOYE HOOKS MY MOM USED I STILL HAVE THEM IM NOW 62 AND LOVE THEM.

I got lucky and found a Gem hook at a flea market for a dollar, I would have never known what it was had I not seen your vintage hook videos. Its now in a special case in my colllection.

I find the history of Boye hooks really fascinating. I’ve learned so much ❤

I love Boye hooks. Before I started watching RU-vid I thought everyone just bought yarn and hooks at Walmart or yardsales. 😂 Some of my favorite content creators opened up a whole new world to beautiful new things. (Still going to stick with my Boyes though😂)

Girl, you really know your hook history!! That’s so awesome!

How cool! I could see the sparkle in your eyes when you taught us all this. Thank you!

I love when you talk about hooks! I am now also hooked on hooks!

You if ever complete your Boye hook collection you should mount them as a display. 😃❤️

I love watching you get excited over hooks and yarn. Your smile is amazing.

I love learning about hooks. I have about 1500 of them and don't know anything about them except what I've learned from you. I LOVE these educational videos! Keep em coming!!! ❤❤❤

Just went through bunch of hooks that were my mother’s while watching your video. Found some for your collection (sizes too small for me) . 4 are Boye of which one is size 1-on back is U.S.A.-25 cents. Also found 3 Susan Bates & 4 other interesting old ones . If you are interested I will be happy to send them just need an address. I know you will give them a good home. Enjoy your videos & patterns - you are very talented.

Wow! What a great find!! It was so interesting to hear the history of Boye hooks. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤

This is so interesting to me. My Grandmother taught me to crochet about 50 years ago, when I was 10. I always remember she used the tiny metal hooks to make beautiful doilies and blankets. I mostly use Susan bates, but I do have one Boye that is a favorite. It's a newer green hook. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the history of these special hooks! So cool! 😊

I haven’t even watched this yet. I just know it’s been a loooong day, and here’s Crystal to keep me company this evening. Yay!

Your joy is infectious 🥰 Love to watch your joy and… the doggies❣

You have educated me on hooks and I can’t thank you enough. I’ve some Gems but one I hold dear to my heart, it’s old, chewed up and the head is bent all bcuz I had no idea what it was so any time I crocheted my three year old niece want yarn and hook so, I gave her a Gem (J) which she chewed on after she would wrapped the yarn around it. I kept it bcuz I always show her every time she wants to see my collection…she’s now 18, has no interest in crocheting but love all the things I make her. If I had met you b4, I would have had a ton load of Gems n Heroes. I’ve Boye steel, gun metal n some etched ones. I’ll check my collection for any dups but I’ll help you look for that ‘G’. They’re not enough words to express my thanks for sharing your knowledge with me. Thanks Crystal ❤❤❤❤

Not boring at all. I love history! I'd love more history about hooks.

When my grandmother passed in 1963 my mother inherited her hooks and hook collection. Since she crocheted and her other sister didn't. When my mother passed away in 1986 I took her collection of hooks. Since I am the only one that crochets. It is a huge collection. I have no idea how many hooks are in it. I don't even look at it. But I know they were my mother and grandmother hooks they used and collected. And they used many of them. My mother used to crochet fine thread cotton bedspreads as orders as well my grandmother. Doilies to match the bedspread. Since I use clover hooks because of my hands I have never used none in the collection. I do know she has gem and hero and others. But I could never use them to work a project. My hands would not allow it.

Not boring at all my girl. You made me get out my grandmas hooks😊

My Granmom started me on Boye hooks when I was a kid and am partial to them. But I do use the newer ergonomic style now as I’ve gotten older,for comfort reasons.

I’m watching at 12:37 am wide awake and enjoying the history of these crochet hooks. Thank you Crystal for doing these for us!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Amazing, Crystal. I adore vintage Boye hooks. I won't be searching as hard as you, but thanks for alerting me to this treasure that's out there!

Crystal, you’re such an EXCELLENT Teacher ~ thank you for sharing ALL the joy of crocheting!!🤗🤎🌸🤎

It's great that you have found another one for the collection and now there is another one to get!!! It's so exciting to go hunting again!! You are the best. Enjoy the hunting xxx❤❤❤❤

Shirley from England here .. isn’t it amazing that probably THE one person in the world that needed to find that black plated “I” hook was the actual person who found it …. So happy for you Crystal xxx

Love learning about hooks. Enjoy the hunt! ❤❤❤❤much love

How wonderful to hear you talk about hooks, always an education to us. The joy you spread around the world is just....I actually don't have the words. We love you BOD, ❤️ from the UK 🇬🇧

How exciting! I absolutely loved this video. Sooooo interesting. Now I'm going to dig out my Grandmother's hooks and see what kind she had. I know they are Boye and old since she taught me to crochet in the 70's! Thank you Crystal ❤❤

I have a Milward steel crochet hook made in England. It is very tiny. I've never used it. It is well loved, because the plating is worn in spots.

I didn’t know any of this. I was fascinated and dug out the hooks I inherited from my grandmother. While most had the raised Boye marking, I have one that is etched! These have a lot of sentimental value to me but are now even more cherished with my new knowledge!

That is so special and so awesome! My Mother was born on June 25 1942, she passed away in 2010 on June 18. Thanks so much for sharing this bit of interesting history. :)

I was excited watching you being excited and the nerd in me loved learning something new. 😊

Congratulations on your find... I love how excited you are... That smile looks great on you... I have my late Mother's crochet hooks, I treasure them... Love from NC...

These are my favorite videos of yours - more than yarn and tutorials. I love hearing about the history of these hooks.

BOYE HOOKS ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST.

❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE THIS HISTORY ABOUT HOOKS JUST AMAZING! THANK U FOR THIS GREAT LESSON ❤ IT!

So much history! You made me treasure the hooks I still have from my younger days!

Hi, Crystal! So nice to see you, listen to your happy voice and your knowledge of crochet and yarn. I have my maternal grandmother’s and my mother’s vintage crochet hooks The grandma’s and mom’s hooks are Boye (stamped). My grandmother’s hooks were steel and from pre-World War I. My mom’s hooks were also steel and post-WW ll, and mine were randomly purchased, depending on my project and aluminum, hence the incomplete collection. I also have a handmade hook made by “nobody knows”. No brand, no size, no markings at all. I also have my grandmother’s ancient 10¢ pattern books that are so worn and flimsy, I don’t try to use them. Thank you so much for sharing with us! 💙💙💙

Man I wish you had done an unboxing on that batch! I would have loved to see the excitement on your face when you realized what it was ❤️❤️❤️

I have a #14 black Boye hook that was my mother’s. Had no idea it was that old. Now I will be checking all my hooks.

Oh my, 3 more Boye hooks to get for my collection! The hunt is on!

I've always loved Bates. Thank you so much for the history. I've found pennies made from other metals during the 40's

Thank you for this video. I was gifted my late Nonna’s books. It included Boye hooks. I have 4 two of them are price stamped the other two are older. I also was gifted Midward and DISC which are stamped made in England. As well I was gifted a full set of AERO which are common but I know they are ww2 era as she immigrated from Italy around then. I find these hooks so cool. You’re black plated I hook is fascinating I do hope you find the last one and your collection of Boye hooks is completed. I always learn something new when I watch your videos thank you!

I enjoy listening to you talk about the history of hooks, especially Boye since they're the ones I started out crocheting with. My mouth fell open, though, when you showed the two gun barrel plated hooks. I didn't know they made them AND THEN to find out there are others that even you didn't have? Amazing! Eager to see if you find the "G"

I love hearing the history part of crocheting and hooks! Ty Crystal will keep my eyes open for the G in gun metal! 👀👀👀

I never knew there are so many hooks til I started watching you.

This was so interesting. I am fascinated by the history of these crochet hooks. Thank you for sharing. 😮❤❤

I love watching someone talk about their collection(s) - there is so much passion involved, it's so fun! & informative whether you collect it too or not I used to collect Pez (back when you could never find them) & I was the same way, my brain couldn't rest until I found the last little guy in a group. Hm, might have to get those guys back out!! :)

I never before thought much about hook history before watching you. It's fascinating to hear you talk about it! Like you, it intrigues me to think about who used them, and what was made using them.

❤ "lookin'at hooks" = perfect!!

Very interesting history of hooks, Crystal! I can hear the passion in your voice. Love it!

I am so excited when I am shopping at Goodwill or thrift stores and find a sewing box full of crochet hooks and knitting needles yarn notions anything I’m a sucker I’ll buy it 😊

❤ I really enjoy watching videos about the history of crochet hooks. All that history is so interesting. Good luck finding your other hook!

That is so awesome Crystal and I will be keeping my eyes open for the "G" one for you too 🥰

Crystal, I loved this video, a lot of information I did not know about. If I have one or find one it’s yours. I love to watch when you get something that you love, the sheer pleasure shines through your eyes. I will be on the hunt for you too.😊

What an awesome find and lesson in history! I will keep my eyes 👀 looking!

Have some old hooks and knitting needles from my mother-in-law. Haven't touched them in a long while but now I am going to. Should be fun...thanks, Crystal! 🌞 🫶

Wow! That’s a nice b day present for you!! So happy you found it! Congratulations! God Bless. Take care. Love you. 😇❤️😂

You need to make something special with you special hook! So cool!

Oh my gosh I just love these type of videos. I am SO FLIPPING EXCITED for you!!!!!! I collect as well, but not an avid collector. I just keep my eyes out for these older hooks, as well as older knitting needles, & rug hooking hooks. Dang! I have to go look at my own collection to see what I might have. So exciting!

I love to hear hook history. You do it so well. I learned a lot. Thanks!!

In 1979 at 17 my first set was boye and still have them all I use. The set started with B hook. Alot of sets now start with a D hook. That's why the hooks B and C are do cheap now.

How exciting to find that! What a find. I really hope you find the final hook to complete this.

Very interesting and exciting vid. This one is extra special bcos this is war history too n vital to anybody who spends the days in awe over the metals n all that makes wartime hooks impotant. It's like Ming Dynasty collections only easier to enjoy. More fun. Just taking everything into perspective. Many blessings ya'll. ❤❤

Love the history lesson! You inspired me to go through my little collection that I've picked up at rummage sales over the years. I found 2 Boye light stamp, and 2 Boye 10c , also an old Bucilla, and one Triplat (?). I never thought of looking at them before, fun!

I'm 66 and I have my grandmother's hooks. Now I have to go look at them closely!

I actually have one hook that says "MADE IN U.S.A." Thank you Crystal, now I know how old this hook is. ❤

Thank you for the history of the boye hook.I use them exclusively. 😮 Learned a lot as usual 🙌🤗❣️

Hi Crystal, so enjoy watching you talk about crochet hooks and their history. 🧶🫂

I feel the need to go pull all my hooks out & see if any of them are vintage! Thank you for this video, such a fascinating history!

Crystal I love the history of the boye hooks. I have a whole collection of hero hooks and boye hooks now I want to find the steel black medal hooks. Congratulations on finding that hook. Awesome.

Oh that was absolutely fascinating! I loved watching that! I can't wait for the video announcing that you found the other one, because I know you will get it one day!

Thank you for sharing! Old hooks are cool. I, too, am an aluminum tapered hook person. 😊 I got a Hero hook and I love it!

I enjoyed this video. It is always good to know the history behind the tools you use. ❤️

This video is awesome!!! I always try to learn something new everyday. Today I have learned more about the history of crochet hooks. Thank you Crystal!! ❤

Thanks for sharing some history with us Crystal 😊

Wow you are so knowledgeable about your hooks! You are amazing 👏

I looked through my stash and found a Hero J hook! I typically use Boye, but am really excited to know that I have a Hero in my favorite size!😁

Everything I know about #crochethooks #crochetyarns #crochettutorials I've learned from Crystal #bagodaycrochet Thank you, Crystal, for teaching me✨️ 👑 ✨️ "ALL THE THINGS" ✨️ 👑 ✨️ in the W🌎RLD of #crochet 👉🏻 🥰 👈🏻

Love love love this hat! Must make for me for Xmas presents. Love all of your videos. Thanks Crystal for all your hard work.

Very interesting. Love hearing the stories behind the hooks. ❤❤❤

Crysal i found a really cool 8 mm Boye today. I immediately thought of you.ive been using my Boye hooks when i need a break from my Clover set. I find myself reaching for them more often now.

Very cool finding out something new about your collection.

Thank u for sharing this info I now look at rummages and everywhere for hooks .😊

I love the Susan Bates hooks

Thank you Crystal, loved hearing about boye hooks, sooo fascinating 🥳💕

Not boring at all! Congrats on the awesome find! I hope you find that G!

I love your excitement! 😃 Congratulations on a great find! 🧶

Boye and Boye-style hooks have always been my favorites. Like you, I have collected others, but not nearly as many as you. I didn’t learn to crochet until I was 20, but learned to knit when I was 8. So I’ve been crocheting for 52 years and never knew all the history about Boye hooks. I did notice the differences over the years, but didn’t know why.

Hi Crystal ..I'm in U.K so I collect Stratnoid ..so delicate..I also got a Beautiful enamelled compact ..you might want to look online at them ... they made all sorts thimbles etc..then changed their name to Stratton ..# Fun Facts xxx

I'm so excited for you! I wish you success in the hunt.

This was very interesting and educational. Boye is my favorite and I only use the steel and aluminum ones. Ty for the information on them Crystal.

Thanks Crystal, I enjoyed learning bout your hooks😃 Pretty cool. I’ll keep my eye out for you 😉💜

I collect susan bates vintage hooks. Finding the 4.25mm is difficult since it was discontinued in the 70's. Most people don't know only boye makes that size still. I come across patterns for that size hook and the designers Most likely have no clue anyone using bates hooks don't have this size. Then if they go on the hunt, herrschner's advertises having this hook because they refuse to update their listing despite how many times I've contacted them.

I was inspired to look through my mom and grandmas hooks, and I found on that is Betsy Ross, made in Germany.

Hi Crystal! I enjoyed this video and found it very interesting. I hope that one day soon you'll find the black plated gun metal gray G hook to make your Boye collection complete. Have a great weekend! God bless you!

Very interesting video! I love hearing about the histories of all fiber arts and their “tools.” I really feel the connection to the past. I think hero and gem hooks have gotten so expensive because so many people want them after hearing you talk about them! Dunno. Just a theory. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤭🦋

I'm not an "avid" hook collector, but I do have a good collection of vintage hooks. I also cannot use the newer hooks. I can't use the ones with the "ergonomic" handles. I like the vintage inline Susan Bates. I don't just have a collection of them. They are the only ones I use.