![]() ![]() When you look at a yarn label or crochet pattern, they list a suggested crochet gauge. Finally, we’ll go over how to make sure you’ll always have the right crochet hook for your pattern.ĭid you know: Crochet hooks are also sometimes called crochet needles. Later we’ll talk about how to determine if your hook size is right for you and how to measure your stitches via a crochet swatch and gauge square. Next, we’ll talk about the most common hook sizes and which hooks beginners should start with. Understanding crochet hook size can affect many aspects of your crochet projects, so make sure you are familiar with how to choose the right one.ĭon’t worry, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about crochet hook size here! First let’s learn about crochet hook size basics and how to convert from US sizes to metric units, including a handy crochet hook size conversion chart. How do you know which one to use for your project? Hook size is one of the most important things to learn when you’re a crochet beginner, along with choosing the right yarn for your crochet projects, and mastering basic crochet stitches. ![]() The absolute best for me! They are much better size marked than crochet hooks and also have the advantage of any number of little needle gauges that you can use to determine size if you can’t find a mark.If you’re new to crochet, you may not realize that there are many different sizes of crochet hooks. My conclusion: needle sizes weren’t marked very well up until roughly 20-25 years ago, or maybe I didn’t buy any and just missed updated markings?Īnd we won’t go into knitting needles–that’s my preferred craft–and I have many (way too many?)–probably 90% interchangeable circulars. and giant plastic hooks with no markings at all, but 9/16″ shaft, so probably would be a 20-25 or larger. I also have 1 aluminum afghan needle 8 – 5.00mm and one 10 – 6.00 mm. I have a much newer Knit Picks double ended aluminum set of 4, marked 2-3mm, 3.5-4mm, 4.5-5mm and 5-5.5mm. I have 2 each of H, I, and K, and one has only the letter, the second has letter and mm. Can’t find the M hook, but I think I have one somewhere. All of these have only a number no letter or mm. Some of them have the price on them (19 cents, 25 cents, LOL). Most I bought back in 1959-60’s, with some inherited later from my MIL. This is very interesting! Prompted me to take an inventory of my hooks. I looked at several mind-boggling tables online before I decided to put together my own very clear chart with the information you need to visually choose a crochet hook for the weight of yarn you have. But how do you know what size hook to grab depending on the yarn you have at hand? The first thing you’ll need when starting to crochet is a hook. I compiled this data from the Craft Yarn Council and The Happy Hooker.Ĭlick here to download this chart as an image.For a 6.5 mm hook, you could use worsted or bulky yarn. For a 5.5 mm hook, you could use DK or worsted yarn. For each hook on the edge of a yarn weight, you could use the yarns on either side of the line. The suggested yarn weights are a range.Rely on the millimeter sizing so you don't get confused. Choose a Crochet Hook Size Based on Your Yarn Weight ![]()
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