Let’s compare two latch hook pillow kits: one from a generic Chinese manufacturer and another from the well-known brand, Vervaco. In terms of the crafting process itself, there is no significant difference; the yarn is knotted in exactly the same way in both kits.
However, when it comes to preparation, Vervaco’s yarn comes unsorted. You have to separate the threads by color yourself. The Chinese kit, on the other hand, has the yarn neatly pre-sorted, with each color placed in its own separate packaging. In this regard, the Chinese kit is much more convenient, as you can instantly grab the right color without having to dig through a tangled pile.
Moving on to the tools: Vervaco provides a rather solid latch hook featuring a wooden handle and a curved metal shaft. The Chinese hook comes with a plastic handle and a straight metal base. Despite the difference in appearance and materials, there is no noticeable difference in comfort or usability during the hooking process.
Regarding yarn quality, Vervaco has significantly fewer defective threads. Nevertheless, the Chinese kit is much more generous with volume—you are left with a much larger surplus of leftover yarn once the project is finished.
Another major advantage of the Chinese kit is that the pillow backing is already sewn onto the canvas. There is no need to figure out how to finish the back of your pillow; it comes with a pleasant fabric and a conveniently placed zipper in the middle. The Vervaco kit includes only the front canvas, meaning you have to buy the fabric and sew the pillow backing yourself.
Conclusion: The Chinese kit is much easier and more convenient to work with (especially for beginners), though the overall material quality isn’t top-tier. The Vervaco kit boasts excellent quality and durability, but it is more labor-intensive to complete and costs 2 to 3 times as much.
Chinese Latch Hook Kit vs. Vervaco (Video Review)
