Crochet Hook Comparison Sizes

One equal hook can for the most part have both a numbered size a letter size.

Crochet hook comparison sizes. Millimeter sizing is the most accurate of crochet hook sizes because it s a direct measurement. The diameter of a hook shaft determines the size of the hook and the size of the stitches that are made. When it comes to us or american crochet hook sizes there are actually 3 size methods. You ll want to find the millimeter equivalent before you start.

The metric sizing is generally what i refer to here in australia and so i have placed aus nz in the metric hook size column. There are however no uniform procedures for indicating these measurements. The usual rule of thumb is the bigger or thicker the yarn the bigger size hook you will need. Well i hope that s cleared up the confounded complexity of crochet hook sizes.

In each country crochet hooks can differ in size and that is why there is a need for this crochet hook conversion chart. American letter crochet hook sizes. I hope you like my crochet hook conversion chart and will never be perplexed befuddled of flummoxed again. They are sized differently.

This should help you avoid any confusion regarding which crochet hook size to use. Crochet hook size charts navigation menu my bookshelf. Please note that this chart does not include steel hooks. While crochet hooks use letters instead of numbers to differentiate sizes in the us they use good old and arguably less confusing millimeters elsewhere to tell sizes apart.

Hook sizes are measured in millimeters and are available from as small as 2 mm to 20 mm or bigger. Accurate knitting needle and crochet hook sizing is important for both crafts. This crochet hook sizes conversion chart compares metric mm measures to us terms. American numbered crochet hook sizes.

Take a screenshot of the chart and mark it as a favorite in your phone. That way when you. Shop for crochet knitting quilting and sewing patterns as well as card making projects and supplies beading kits yarn fabric and more at annie s. One tip for you.

Now we don t have to google and double check the hook size terminology every time we read a pattern. Since it s hard to remember that an h hook is equivalent to 5 mm right off the top of your head the chart below is a good one to bookmark or pin for future reference. Steel hooks sizing are reversed compared to regular crochet hooks. With steel hooks the higher the number the smaller the hook.

Us steel hook sizes see headline further down the sizing with letters numbers are almost parallel. Crochet hook size conversion chart. This crochet hook conversion chart covers crochet hook sizes for the u s u k. Here at b hooked you ll find millimeter sizes in all our patterns but sometimes you ll encounter only a letter number used in patterns from other sources.