Lighted crochet hooks can be a valuable tool for crocheters who experience eyesight problems, crochet at night, or need extra help to see stitches made with dark yarn.
Personally, as someone who travels to visit family at least once a month, I value the ability to crochet after dark on long road trips when a bigger or brighter light would be distracting to the driver.
If you are in the market for a lighted crochet hook set, let’s look at eight different hook sets and evaluate them based on several factors.
- Interchangeable vs. Set
- Rechargeable vs. Battery
- Shape and comfort of the handle
- Hook sizes included
- Extras included
This set includes 9 hook sizes and loads of extras! While the quality of the hook is standard with nothing very unique, this set has top-notch reviews for all the additions it includes at an affordable price.
This set is the best quality based on numerous Youtube reviews by craftspeople like us. While this set includes only the 9 battery-operated hooks sized C/2.5mm - J/6.5mm, a lighted seam ripper, and a case, it is well rated as a reliable, good quality set.
Our Favorite Lighted Crochet Hooks Reviewed
We’ve examined eight different lighted crochet hooks and rated them based on the criteria listed above.
Yarn Story Lighted Crochet Hook Set
The Yarn Story Lighted Crochet Hook Set consists of standard features for a lighted hook. The addition of the seam ripper is nice, but I’m not sure how often a crocheter needs a seam ripper unless you both sew and crochet.
- Crochet hook set
- Battery operated
- Round ergonomic handle
- 9 hook sizes + 1 seam ripper + 1 case
Vidillo Lighted Interchangeable Crochet Hooks
This set is the whole package. It comes with most things and is a fantastic starter set. However, I find some of these items superfluous, like the knitting gauge ruler and the knitting stitch holder.
- Interchangeable hooks
- Rechargeable
- Flat oval handle with rubber grips
- 9 hook sizes + 10 stitch markers + 6 plastic yarn needles + 3 stainless steel yarn needles + 1 row counter + 1 storage bag + 1 stitch holder + 1 rubber handle + 1 pair of scissors + 1 gauge ruler + 1 USB charger
Yarn Living Lighted Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set
The Yarn Living set is similar to the Vidillo set but without all the extras. If you don’t need the extras and want your money to go to better-quality hooks, I would recommend this set. This set also includes the nicest carrying case of any of the sets we are looking at today.
- Interchangeable hooks
- Rechargeable
- Flat oval handle with rubber grips
- 9 hook sizes + 1 handle + USB charger + Elegant case
Yarniss Lighted Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set
This set features a longer hook head than most lighted crochet hooks, giving you extra room to hold stitches or thicker yarn. This set also includes more hook sizes than usual. I love the wood grain pattern on the handle which gives a sophisticated look.
- Interchangeable hooks
- Rechargeable
- Flat oval handle with rubber grips
- 11 hook sizes + 1 handle + USB charger + mini wrench to tighten hooks to the handle + case
Yarn Mania Aiyana Crochet Hooks
This hook set lights from the handle and not the hook, like most lighted crochet hooks.
The set includes aluminum hook heads that slip through the yarn much smoother than the standard plastic hook heads that come with most other options. The hook takes 30 minutes to charge and lasts for 6 hours. One reviewer mentioned that the hook sizes seemed slightly off.
- Interchangeable hooks
- Rechargeable
- Ergonomic “swing” curved handle with a soft silicone cover
- 12 hook sizes + 1 USB charger + 1 hook handle + 1 pair of scissors + 9 stainless steel yarn needles + 9 stitch markers + 1 measuring tape + 1 organizing pouch + 1 faux leather carrying case
Chaungdi Lighted Crochet Hook Set
This simple lighted hook set is streamlined and easy to use. Each hook uses three LR41 button batteries, which might be annoying to replace when needed.
- Crochet hook set
- Battery operated
- Smooth plastic handle with a small rubber grip
- 9 crochet hook sizes + 1 tape measure + 1 seam ripper + 1 case + 1 measuring tape
Fun Living Interchangeable Lighted Crochet Hook Set
This simple interchangeable lighted hook set gets good reviews. It doesn’t include loads of extras, but it does the job.
This set features a 15-minute quick charge for 7-9 hours of working time, unlike most hooks’ usual 30 minute charging time. This reviewer loved it.
- Interchangeable
- Rechargeable
- Oval plastic handle with silicone grips
- 9 hook sizes + 1 handle + 1 USB charger + 1 case
Fun Living Large Interchangeable Lighted Crochet Hook Set
Most lighted crochet hooks offer you smaller to medium sizes, but the large set by Fun Living gives you the lighted hooks in sizes for bulky and chunky yarns, including sizes 9mm-14mm.
This hook also features an odd, mermaid fin-shaped handle. I imagine that some crocheters will love the odd handle shape, but I can also see many people struggling with it.
- Interchangeable
- Rechargeable
- Oval silicone handle with a mermaid tail
- 6 hook sizes + 1 handle + 1 USB charger + 1 case + 1 row counter + 10 stitch markers
What to look for in a lighted crochet hook
Every crocheter has a different style and likes a different type of crochet hook. What might be a deal-breaker for one person might seal the deal for another.
Lighted crochet hooks come with several features that you need to consider:
- Interchangeable vs. Set
- Rechargeable vs. Battery
- Shape and comfort of the handle
- Hook sizes included
- Extras included
Interchangeable vs. Set
Hook set
When you purchase a set of lighted crochet hooks, you receive an entire hook in each size. While that seems very convenient, you must consider that you will need to replace the batteries in each hook or recharge it as needed.
Interchangeable hooks
An interchangeable set might seem inconvenient since you can only use one size at a time. But since you only have one hook handle you only have one battery to replace or recharge.
Interchangeable hooks are not a good choice for left-handed crocheters. The hook heads might come unscrewed from the handle from the reversed motion of crocheting left-handed.
Rechargeable vs Battery
Rechargeable
Instead of having a battery to throw away, rechargeable lighted crochet hooks present an eco-friendly option to crafters.
Keep in mind, though, that battery-operated hooks last much longer than rechargeable ones. A single charge from most lighted crochet hooks will last roughly 6-9 hours of crocheting.
Battery operated crochet hooks
Most battery-operated crochet hooks don’t need new batteries often. They use small watch batteries that can be easily replaced.
Handle shape and comfort
Every crocheter has their own preferences for how a hook fits in their hand. Most lighted crochet hooks feature a round ergonomic handle made from a soft rubber material. Some hooks feature a “swing” style handle that curves in a gentle “s” shape.
Read more about ergonomic crochet hooks.
Sizes available and extras
Most lighted crochet hooks come in sizes 2.5 mm – 6.5 mm hooks, but some sets carry more or less.
Before purchasing a set of hooks, take time to double-check that it carries the sizes you use the most.
Many lighted crochet hook sets also come with lots of extras like stitch markers, gauge rulers, row counters, and more. If you are already in the market for those things, you will get a good value for your money with one of those sets.
If you don’t need them, they can be skipped for a more streamlined package that better fits your needs.
Things to keep in mind
Most crochet hooks are made from plastic or resin. If you don’t mind working with plastic hooks, they will work well for you.
These hooks also feature two different light modes, dim and bright, to help you see your stitches no matter how dark the night gets.
Many crocheters get frustrated with lighted hooks since the workable portion of the hook heads can be quite short for those who like to use the entire hook, not just the very tip.
Should you get a lighted crochet hook?
If you are tired of being held back by daylight, if you want to crochet late into the night without disturbing sleeping partners or pets, or if you need a little assistance to see your stitches, maybe a lighted crochet hook set is right for you.
We recommend the Vidillo Lighted Set for crocheters on a budget or the Yarn Story Set for those looking for higher quality.