Snakewood Combination Crochet Hook

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This beautiful hand turned crochet hook is made from very rare and exotic Snakewood and your choice of wood ends and rings. The hooks are shaped with a larger handle to relieve stress on the hand and wrist when crocheting. They also have 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 are examples of what you will receive.


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Ordering, Step by Step


Be sure to read some of my reviews!

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

Snakewood (Brosimum guianense) comes from a small, relatively rare tree found in the forests of Suriname. Initially deep red in color, snakewood changes its stripes (so to speak) upon being exposed to air, which makes the wood eventually turn reddish brown. An extremely dense hardwood, snakewood can be somewhat challenging to work with. It splits fairly easily and tends to be splintery. As a rare and small tree, prices for surfaced and milled Snakewood that display the characteristic snakeskin pattern are perhaps the most expensive of any exotic lumber worldwide in terms of per-board foot cost. Less figured sections of the wood are usually sold for much lower prices. It's also hard to cut and drill. The bright side is that snake wood turns well and polishes beautifully. Snakewood is generally sold in small blanks and is best used in making items such as bowls, vases, knife handles, pool-cue butts, etc.

Reviews

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(6 reviews)

Shelia R. on 2025-07-05

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Hook is beautiful. I’ve already made a hat with it.

Heather K. on 2023-12-17

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I love, LOVE this hook!! It’s absolutely beautiful and comfortable to use!! Will definitely be ordering more! ❤️❤️ Thank you very much Brian!

Christina W. on 2023-11-01

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This is the best crochet hook I’ve ever owned. The slip is amazing with the all snake wood option. It’s also beautiful in person, the wood grain almost looks 3 dimensional

Amy R. on 2023-01-04

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This was my 1st Nelsonwood Hook purchase. I read reviews, and watched the Bag-O-Day videos recommending these hooks. I've always preferred the in-line hooks by Susan Bates, and when I saw that Bryan makes his hooks with the Bates tip, I knew I had to give it a try. I already knew the hook I received would be beautiful, but let's face it, the hook we use the most is the one that is the most comfortable in our hand! This hook is by far the most comfortable hook I have used in my 30+ years of crochet! This is the only hook I've used since I received it about 3 weeks ago. I've had absolutely no hand fatigue, nor have I experienced any wrist cramping! Plus, my arthritis hasn't acted up since using this hook!! I know for certain, I WILL be purchasing more of these hooks! These hooks are absolutely worth every penny of the cost! I know that I will become much better at crochet because of using this hook! Thanks, Bryan, for sharing your design and beautiful wood working skills with all the folks who crochet. You have made our craft even more enjoyable!!!

Deborah G. on 2022-05-31

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I purchased the solid Snakewood crochet hook. This is the most beautiful hook I have ever seen. The wood is suoer special with the way the grain is. I am privileged to own this hook. It is super smooth and crochets easily. I have small hands and was concerned about the size. Theas hooks fit perfectly. I can't wait to get my next hook. Thank you NELSON so much for sharing your talent with us.

Karen H. on 2021-03-20

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I ordered a snake wood crochet hook with metal hook. This is the first metal hook that I have ordered and I was extremely pleased, I plan to order some additional sizes for cotton crochet work. My hook has a dark brown wood bottom cap instead of black. I love it!