We listen to you, our fellow crocheters and knitters, when you say tools should be improved - we bring your crochet & knit dreams to life. In 1984, my grandmother taught me how to crochet simple pot holders and coasters, a skill passed down to her by her own mother. At just 8 years old, I was eager to learn a new, creative skill, and soon I was hooked! Over the years, I progressed from crafting basic pot holders and coasters to making blankets, shawls, scarves—you name it, I’ve probably crocheted it! In the late '90s, I dreamt of turning my crochet hobby into a business. However, I quickly realized that making afghans wasn’t going to be a profitable venture. The time and effort required to create these pieces often outweighed any financial gain. So, I decided to keep crocheting as a beloved hobby instead. As I continued to crochet, I found myself wishing for a hook that could easily navigate tight stitches while still allowing for precise, detailed work. Traditional crochet hooks, like the inline and tapered styles that have been around since the 1930s, were reliable staples but didn’t quite meet all my needs. Inline hooks feature a pointed head, a sharp, long hook, and a straight throat, making them perfect for piercing tough materials like zippers. On the other hand, tapered hooks have a rounder head, a shorter, blunter hook, and a curved throat, resembling a shepherd’s staff—ideal for smoother, flowing stitches, which is the hook that the majority of crocheters prefer. There is, however, a third type of hook that’s rarely talked about or seen: the hybrid hook. This unique design combines the best of both worlds—a pointed head with a short, blunt, rounder hook. The challenge has always been that the tapered hook's narrow, curved throat makes it impossible to craft from resin, as it would easily snap due to the curvature of the throat. We also discovered that the newer styles of resin hooks tend to twist easily in your hands, which can make crocheting frustrating and difficult. By utilizing the straight, sturdy structure of an inline hook and adding strategically placed dimples™ on either side of the throat, we managed to recreate the yarn-grabbing capability of a tapered hook in a new, durable resin form. This innovation allows the yarn to stay securely on the hook. We also carved the front of the hook to make it shorter and rounder to easily control the yarn, as well as adding a thumb rest to prevent the hook from twisting while you work on your WIP, transforming your crocheting experience. Our signature hybrid crochet hooks are truly a game-changer—an entirely new type of hook that you won’t find anywhere else. Exclusively available at Josephine™, these hooks blend functionality and innovation to bring joy and ease to your crocheting. Do your crochet hooks make you smile? Let the Josephine™ hook's unique dimples™ put a smile on your face!™
