--- title: "5mm crochet hook — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/5mm-crochet-hook" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:03:01.465Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($108K/yr) — 5mm crochet hook doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($108K/yr) — 5mm crochet hook doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "5mm crochet hook — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **5mm crochet hook** **Skip it****49/100 ** a small market ($108K/yr) — 5mm crochet hook doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$108K** **Growth (1y)** **+173.6%** **Products** **29** **Brands** **24** was 25 a year ago **Sellers** **69** **Price range** **$3.99–$14.45** **Returns** **1.0%** **Rating** **4.6★** **Skip it** Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **5** ×0.30 Growth **74** ×0.30 Competition **68** ×0.20 Quality gap **28** ×0.10 Returns **92** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +173.6% year over year. 5K2KBlack Friday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jan, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0× ## **Competition** - SHWAKK18% - Clover10% - QMNNMA8% - YOJOB6% - Iuuidu6% - MECHEER5% - Other (18 brands)46% The top 5 products take 43% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 24 brands and 69 sellers compete here. **Brands** **24 **▼falling was 25 a year ago **Sellers** **69** **Top 5 brand share** **48%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![SHWAKK Crochet Hook 5.0 mm Ergonomic Crochet Hook Crochet Needles for Arthritic Hands Knitting Needles with Soft Handle Beginners and Experienced Hobbyists (5.0 mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qv2ZdAb3L.jpg) [**SHWAKK Crochet Hook 5.0 mm Ergonomic Crochet Hook Crochet Needles for Arthritic Hands Knitting Needles with Soft Handle Beginners and Experienced Hobbyists (5.0 mm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJPGR6RN) SHWAKK$4.314.7★1,42418%▲rising 2 ![5 mm Crochet Hook Ergonomic Handle for Arthritic Hands Extra Long Knitting Needles for Beginners and Crocheting Yarn (5 mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21lpvVvAeXL.jpg) [**5 mm Crochet Hook Ergonomic Handle for Arthritic Hands Extra Long Knitting Needles for Beginners and Crocheting Yarn (5 mm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YV1BFMT) QMNNMA$4.394.5★3,4258%▲rising 3 ![Clover 1047/H Deep Blue Amour Crochet Hook Size H 5.0mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+zA5IsYUL.jpg) [**Clover 1047/H Deep Blue Amour Crochet Hook Size H 5.0mm**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J140RQ) Clover$7.484.9★7,1216%▼falling 4 ![4PCS 5.0mm SizeH Crochet Hooks Ergonomic Handle Crochet Hooks for Arthritic Hands Smooth and Extra Long Crochet Needles for Beginners Knitting Needles for Beginner Handmade DIY Multicolor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mecVRi8eL.jpg) [**4PCS 5.0mm SizeH Crochet Hooks Ergonomic Handle Crochet Hooks for Arthritic Hands Smooth and Extra Long Crochet Needles for Beginners Knitting Needles for Beginner Handmade DIY Multicolor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9YB5JJ5) Iuuidu$4.924.6★2726%▲rising 5 ![MECHEER Crochet Hooks 12 Sizes Crochet Hook Set 51 Pack Yarn Crochet Kit for Beginners Knitting Needles with Ergonomic Handles for Arthritic Hands Crochet Needle Kit with Blue Case for Crocheters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EO9jOm7iL.jpg) [**MECHEER Crochet Hooks 12 Sizes Crochet Hook Set 51 Pack Yarn Crochet Kit for Beginners Knitting Needles with Ergonomic Handles for Arthritic Hands Crochet Needle Kit with Blue Case for Crocheters**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C33QM3KR) MECHEER$9.384.8★4,9875%▲rising 6 ![5mm Crochet Hook Ergonomic Crochet Hook Smooth and Extra Long Knitting Needles with Soft Rubber Ergonomic Handle and Aluminum Tip Perfect Beginner and Arthritic Crochet Hooks (5 mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jtsmhpfTL.jpg) [**5mm Crochet Hook Ergonomic Crochet Hook Smooth and Extra Long Knitting Needles with Soft Rubber Ergonomic Handle and Aluminum Tip Perfect Beginner and Arthritic Crochet Hooks (5 mm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6LHZVDP) Gerute$4.304.6★4185%▼falling 7 ![Clover 1008/H Soft Touch 5.0-mm Crochet Hooks Size H](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qVHA+wTSL.jpg) [**Clover 1008/H Soft Touch 5.0-mm Crochet Hooks Size H**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QHF90I) Clover$9.484.7★8,2994%▲rising 8 ![2Pcs Size H / 5.0mm Crochet Hooks Ergonomic Crochet Hook for Arthritis and Beginners Extra Long Smooth Comfortable (Size H / 5.0mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pHoJeldoL.jpg) [**2Pcs Size H / 5.0mm Crochet Hooks Ergonomic Crochet Hook for Arthritis and Beginners Extra Long Smooth Comfortable (Size H / 5.0mm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGR4DY69) YOJOB$6.044.7★3854%▲rising 9 ![Aeelike 10pcs Size H / 5.0mm Crochet Hooks Aluminum Crochet Needles and 30pcs Stitch Markers for Beginner and Advanced Crocheter Hook Set for Learning How to Crochet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Li6fSfbfL.jpg) [**Aeelike 10pcs Size H / 5.0mm Crochet Hooks Aluminum Crochet Needles and 30pcs Stitch Markers for Beginner and Advanced Crocheter Hook Set for Learning How to Crochet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNLMD2MT) Aeelike$7.384.8★1404%▲rising 10 ![Yarniss Crochet Hooks 14 Size Crochet Set 2mm(B)-10mm(N) Ergonomic Crochet Hooks Set with Case for Beginner Long Crochet Needles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514hAxaRWPL.jpg) [**Yarniss Crochet Hooks 14 Size Crochet Set 2mm(B)-10mm(N) Ergonomic Crochet Hooks Set with Case for Beginner Long Crochet Needles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RNNL6RT) Yarniss$14.454.7★27,9024%▼falling 11 ![5 mm Crochet Hook Crochet Needles for Yarn Aluminum Ergonomic Crochet Hooks for Craft Beginners](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21WOmX0KOjL.jpg) [**5 mm Crochet Hook Crochet Needles for Yarn Aluminum Ergonomic Crochet Hooks for Craft Beginners**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK543FTG) HSYMQ$4.224.6★804%▲rising 12 ![kgxulr 5 mm Crochet Hook Aluminum Soft Grip Rubber Handle Needles Ergonomic Knitting Needles Crochet Needle for Beginners and Handmade DIY Knitting Crochet (5 mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vRDamEc+L.jpg) [**kgxulr 5 mm Crochet Hook Aluminum Soft Grip Rubber Handle Needles Ergonomic Knitting Needles Crochet Needle for Beginners and Handmade DIY Knitting Crochet (5 mm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9K1XXFJ) kgxulr$4.044.6★6523%▲rising 13 ![Weabetfu Aluminum Crochet Hook Soft Grip Crocheting Hooks for Knitting Craft Yarn Crochet Hooks Size H 5.0mm-New](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CJB-IjrLL.jpg) [**Weabetfu Aluminum Crochet Hook Soft Grip Crocheting Hooks for Knitting Craft Yarn Crochet Hooks Size H 5.0mm-New**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RZ1FV4G) Weabetfu$3.994.7★6233%▼falling 14 ![Prym Crochet Hook H Size H8/5mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Kdp2GlSYL.jpg) [**Prym Crochet Hook H Size H8/5mm**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YYHNZSK) Prym$8.034.5★1,9183%—flat 15 ![Coopay Crochet Hooks 5mm Ergonomic Crochet Hook with Floral Plastic Grips Stylish and Unique Ideal for Crocheting Blankets Dolls Shawls Hats Scarves (H-5.0mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vKn05gIsL.jpg) [**Coopay Crochet Hooks 5mm Ergonomic Crochet Hook with Floral Plastic Grips Stylish and Unique Ideal for Crocheting Blankets Dolls Shawls Hats Scarves (H-5.0mm)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8VDF628) Coopay$8.434.3★5952%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 29 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 29 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![SHWAKK Crochet Hook 5.0 mm Ergonomic Crochet Hook Crochet Needles for Arthritic Hands Knitting Needles with Soft Handle Beginners and Experienced Hobbyists (5.0 mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qv2ZdAb3L.jpg)**SHWAKK Crochet Hook 5.0 mm Ergonomic Crochet Hook Crochet Needles for Arthritic Hands Knitting Needles with Soft Handle Beginners and Experienced Hobbyists (5.0 mm)** SHWAKK**$4.31**4.7★1,424 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJPGR6RN) [![5 mm Crochet Hook Ergonomic Handle for Arthritic Hands Extra Long Knitting Needles for Beginners and Crocheting Yarn (5 mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21lpvVvAeXL.jpg)**5 mm Crochet Hook Ergonomic Handle for Arthritic Hands Extra Long Knitting Needles for Beginners and Crocheting Yarn (5 mm)** QMNNMA**$4.39**4.5★3,425 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YV1BFMT) [![Clover 1047/H Deep Blue Amour Crochet Hook Size H 5.0mm](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+zA5IsYUL.jpg)**Clover 1047/H Deep Blue Amour Crochet Hook Size H 5.0mm** Clover**$7.48**4.9★7,121 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J140RQ) [![4PCS 5.0mm SizeH Crochet Hooks Ergonomic Handle Crochet Hooks for Arthritic Hands Smooth and Extra Long Crochet Needles for Beginners Knitting Needles for Beginner Handmade DIY Multicolor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mecVRi8eL.jpg)**4PCS 5.0mm SizeH Crochet Hooks Ergonomic Handle Crochet Hooks for Arthritic Hands Smooth and Extra Long Crochet Needles for Beginners Knitting Needles for Beginner Handmade DIY Multicolor** Iuuidu**$4.92**4.6★272 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9YB5JJ5) [![MECHEER Crochet Hooks 12 Sizes Crochet Hook Set 51 Pack Yarn Crochet Kit for Beginners Knitting Needles with Ergonomic Handles for Arthritic Hands Crochet Needle Kit with Blue Case for Crocheters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EO9jOm7iL.jpg)**MECHEER Crochet Hooks 12 Sizes Crochet Hook Set 51 Pack Yarn Crochet Kit for Beginners Knitting Needles with Ergonomic Handles for Arthritic Hands Crochet Needle Kit with Blue Case for Crocheters** MECHEER**$9.38**4.8★4,987 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C33QM3KR) [![5mm Crochet Hook Ergonomic Crochet Hook Smooth and Extra Long Knitting Needles with Soft Rubber Ergonomic Handle and Aluminum Tip Perfect Beginner and Arthritic Crochet Hooks (5 mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jtsmhpfTL.jpg)**5mm Crochet Hook Ergonomic Crochet Hook Smooth and Extra Long Knitting Needles with Soft Rubber Ergonomic Handle and Aluminum Tip Perfect Beginner and Arthritic Crochet Hooks (5 mm)** Gerute**$4.30**4.6★418 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6LHZVDP) [![Clover 1008/H Soft Touch 5.0-mm Crochet Hooks Size H](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qVHA+wTSL.jpg)**Clover 1008/H Soft Touch 5.0-mm Crochet Hooks Size H** Clover**$9.48**4.7★8,299 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QHF90I) [![2Pcs Size H / 5.0mm Crochet Hooks Ergonomic Crochet Hook for Arthritis and Beginners Extra Long Smooth Comfortable (Size H / 5.0mm)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pHoJeldoL.jpg)**2Pcs Size H / 5.0mm Crochet Hooks Ergonomic Crochet Hook for Arthritis and Beginners Extra Long Smooth Comfortable (Size H / 5.0mm)** YOJOB**$6.04**4.7★385 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGR4DY69) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**16% *“this kit offers fantastic quality”* **Value For Money**15% *“Very affordable”* **Grip**9% *“Comfortable grip”* **Size-Overall**8% *“It fits nicely in my bag”* **Comfort-Overall**8% *“comfortable to hold”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“As advertised”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Easy to hold and use”* **Color**4% *“Love the colors”* **Handle Quality**4% *“Handles are great”* **Soft Feel**3% *“Smooth and comfortable”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Quality-Overall**12% *“look for a higher quality item”* **Size-Overall**11% *“Doens't fit”* **Hard Feel**8% *“Very rough”* **Durability**6% *“it broke after a couple of uses”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Rough and difficult to use”* **Grip**4% *“Grips Could be Better”* **Value For Money**3% *“anything is worth a price increase”* **Comfort-Overall**2% *“Uncomfortable”* **Defective Material/Parts**2% *“Broken plastic holder”* **Product Condition**2% *“Arrived used”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall31% - Advertised Vs Actual Product10% - Value For Money10% - Quality-Overall10% - Comfort-Overall7% - Grip7% - Functionality-Overall4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Ease Of Use3% - Material Quality2%