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. Imported.