Desert Ironwood Crochet Hook

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This handcrafted crochet hook is made from Desert Ironwood from the deserts of the Southwestern United States. It has a wide range of color so you really never know what treasures it has within. The hook is shaped with a larger handle to relieve stress on the hand and wrist when crocheting. The crochet hook has an Ergonomic shape that fits nicely in the hand.


Please see Hook Info for Crochet Hook dimensions. Nelsonwood Hook Info


Because this hook is handcrafted there will be variation in appearance, grain, size and color. While there are slight variation the basic Ergonomic shape is maintained. No two handcrafted hooks will be the same!


Pictures of finished hooks are examples of what you will receive. Numbered block are the block used when item is ordered. Outside appearance of block is not necessarily how the finished hook will appear.


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Ordering, Step by Step


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Hook Size or Metal Tip.
Mark size on hook
Modification of Hook. Add measurements in notes to seller when checking out.
Enter size for Metal Tip only (Use mm)
Custom Rings for Solid Woods

Desert Ironwood (Olneya tesota) only grows in the washes and valleys of the Sonoran Desert below 2,500 foot elevation. The Sonoran Desert is located in southwestern Arizona, southern California, and the northwestern part of Mexico. The Sonoran desert is known as a hot, dry desert. The vegetation is mostly desert scrub. The boundaries of the ironwood's habitat and that of the Sonoran desert are almost the same. 

Desert ironwoods are from the pea family and their leaves and flowers resemble those of the sweet pea. They're the tallest trees in the Sonoran Desert, reaching heights of 15 to 25 feet, but they can grow as tall as 30 feet. Usually they grow as small, sparse trees. They are very slow growing, with bluish gray-green leaves, and a wide, spreading crowns. They are one of the longest living trees in the Sonoran desert, and can live as long as 1,500 years, although those are very rare.

Reviews

Average Rating

(6 reviews)

Theresa R. on 2025-06-15

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Crochet hook is well made and arrived as expected. Very smooth feeling and a beautiful crochet hook. Workmanship is as expected from Bryan.

Shelia R. on 2024-07-07

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I’m so glad that I chose the Desert Ironwood for my hook. It is absolutely gorgeous and I really do love it. Thanks Bryan for a great job.

Aaron G. on 2024-06-07

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I’ve used a number of ergonomic crochet hooks, including some wooden ones; Mr. Nelson’s work puts all of them to shame. I purchased a set of five Ironwood handled hooks with clover inserts and they did not disappoint. The handles fit my hands almost perfectly and the beauty of these hooks is unmatched. Despite being the eighth hardest wood in the world, Mr. Nelson has sculpted the ironwood to perfection. It’s perfectly smooth and practically shines. I would recommend these hooks to anyone who wants a high-quality wooden hook with ergonomic properties; or simply a beautiful piece of art.

Wendy D. on 2023-11-05

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This is my favorite of all my small solid wood hooks. The ironwood feels so good and I love the weight of it. Glides through my yarn. If I were to have a matching set in all the sizes this would be my number 1 pick.

Arianna W. on 2019-07-05

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Beautiful wood. Medium brown with almost black rings. Under a light, the grain shimmers gold and copper. Stunning craftsmanship as always (:

Lynn J. on 2018-02-17

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Desert ironwood I love this hook! Not only is it gorgeous piece if workmanship it works beautifully. My hand doesn't hurt like it does using small steel hooks and the final crochet project looks great. I love just holding this hook My new candy :) Thank you Bryan.