SUSAN BATES-Susan Bates Luxite Crochet Hooks. These hooks offer a warm, lightweight and inexpensive alternative to aluminum. Luxite is a specially formulated plastic material that is very durable. Our famous in line head helps reduce wrist motion for fatigue free crocheting and helps you maintain a more consistent gauge. The larger hook size is great when you want to use novelty yarns or double or triple strand your favorite yarn to create afghans, bulky sweaters and scarves that are finished in a snap. These 8in hooks are available in sizes Q/16mm and S/19mm: each sold separately.