I highly recommend trying as many variations of crochet hooks as you can, to find what works for you. This may be a slow process and your preferences may change over time. It was only last year I tried the clover soft touch for the first time (this one has a flat handle so is quite different from what I’m used to), but I really enjoyed working with it. Play with Sizes: Don’t be shy to experiment with different hook sizes. Sometimes, a slight change from the recommended size adds a special touch to your work. And it may be required to achieve the gauge you need when following a pattern! I think that’s one of the reasons I love my dinky double ended Hamanaka Japanese hook and why the Addi swing tends to gather dust. How to find your perfect crochet hook And, of course, you’ll need a crochet hook. My favorite crochet hooks are ergonomic crochet hooks from Clover. They are suitable for beginners, and are very easy to use.

This creates a more drape in the fabric and less bulk. Conversely, for toys or homewares where I may want a more opaque or dense stitch, I am more likely to go down a size or two.A G/6 is a 4mm crochet hook most commonly, but can be a 4.25 mm, such as with the brand Boye. A G crochet hook is considered an 8 in UK & standard Canadian crochet hook sizes charts. What Letter is a 2.75 mm Crochet Hook? By choosing the right crochet hook size, you control your tension, and you can match the pattern’s gauge. That means your finished project will look exactly like the picture in the pattern. No surprises! For example, for a typical garment, I would always go to a tapered hook, like the clover amour for anything up to about a 6mm. After that I like the lightness of a wooden hook. I love my knit pro 8mm and my plastic clover amour 12mm, and I have inline bamboo hooks in 9mm and 10mm that I like using too (I think these are knitpro too but the brand has long since worn off!!).

I hope you have found this a useful insight into all the invisible things that go into our trusty hooks. Fingers crossed I have left you with some food for thought about what your preferences might be, what to look out for and maybe an idea of what you might like to try next. The best size crochet for a project idea like a blanket is an H/8 (5mm) size hook. However, it depends on the yarn and your fiber preference. 5/5.5mm for Sport or DK weight yarn. Using something chunkier, or want a looser look for your afghan? Use the crochet hook size 6/6.5mm. Different hook manufacturers label their hook sizes using different methods. Some hook brands use the American letter system, some use the American number system (which is not the same as the metric number), some use both of these, and then others only use the actual width of the shaft in millimeters. Because it is up to each individual crochet hook manufacturer to label their hooks, the best way to determine hook size is to go by the actual measurement: that is, the size in millimeters. This is quite literally the width of the shaft of the crochet hook. In US sizes a 3.00mm hook is a D/3 crochet hook. Some companies use D on 3.25 mm crochet hooks. What Is A Size 8 Crochet Hook?

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I’ve always wondered how accurate the sizing is on crochet hooks and whether there was a difference in different materials and styles. So I did a little experiment for this post. Below is a table with a range of suggested hook sizes for each of the main yarn weights. However, there is no global standard because so much depends on the specifics of the pattern that you’re crocheting and the effect you want to achieve.

I also love these beautiful wooden crochet hooksfrom Furls. I find them very comfortable and easy to work with!Crochet hooks are made in a variety of different materials. The hook that works best for you is a personal preference and will always vary from crocheter-to-crocheter. The throat is the part of the hook which is angled from the shaft down towards the inside curve of the hook (the bowl). The shape and angle of the throat can vary and can have an impact on your tension. There is a little bit more to it, so lets take a look at the features of each type in more detail. Inline Crochet Hook Features If I’m working with a really silky, slippy yarn then I may be more likely to choose an inline hook, whereas if I’m working with a rougher yarn like a natural , non-mercerised cotton or a woolen woven wool (the fluffy kind), then I would go with a tapered hook for a smoother motion. The Craft Yarn Council has set out hook sizes for each yarn weight. Here’s how to find the right size crochet hook for different sizes of yarn.