Hey there @herkeepsake! This was such a great informative post that any newbie (and even oldie like me) would appreciate!

I am with you on the bamboo handles. I was using the metal ones for so long and they start hurting my fingers. I started reading about how soft and comfortable the bamboo ones were. I’ve never went back ever since getting my first one. I do still have smaller hooks that are metal but the main ones I use are bamboo.

Very useful and helpful info about the yarn weight and ply.