Abstract: A hook-connector includes first and second first hook parts. Each hook part includes first and second plates. The plates have a cord opening, and each plate is defined by a plate first end and a plate top edge. A hub is disposed between the first and second plates. A hook member is attached to the first ends of the plates, the hook member including a hook element defining a hook opening sized to receive the hub of the corresponding hook part. The hook member includes a means for ensuring a positive and releasable engagement of each hook element about the hub of the corresponding hook part. Each plate is further defined by a plate angled portion located between the plate first end and the plate top edge, the angled portions allowing the hook parts to be connected to one another with the angled portions in juxtaposed position to one another.