Crochet Hook Sizes

StealthGirl wrote

on Feb 10, 2009 6:34 AM

Edited to clarify: I'm not looking for advice on what I should use.

Any and all hook tips welcomed. :)

Kathleen@58 wrote

on Feb 10, 2009 9:41 AM

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Kathleen@58 wrote

on Feb 10, 2009 9:50 AM

Good day, stealthgirl:

It seems this would depend most on what things you want to make. Making socks would take pretty small hooks, (B, C, ...), while making sweaters use hooks ranging in size from F to K.

If you are looking to buy a pack, you may consider the ones with sizes B through K.

And, some people are funny about their hooks (I think I am one of these). Their are not only different brands, but different shapes and mediums used to make the hooks that work well with some yarn and not with others.

I have crocheted (most seriously) since 1976. I prefer Susan Bates aluminum hooks over anything else. I am just learning tunisian crochet, and Susan Bates tunisian hooks are not shaped at the hook part like her aluminum hooks...more like Boyle's. That was disappointing.

Expand your search out of ebay and just see what is around and available. It might help you decide better what you think would suit you.

:) Kathleen

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StealthGirl wrote

on Feb 10, 2009 10:19 AM

Just to clarify: I'm not asking what I should use. I'm curious what other people use most.

Kathleen@58 wrote

on Feb 10, 2009 10:45 AM

I use B through K.

:) Kathleen

"Just Crochet", I always say.♥

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PaulineL wrote

on Feb 10, 2009 11:02 AM

I have a year-old set of Clover hooks in gold aluminum with plastic handles that I use most. I usually prefer the comma shaped hooks over the slit-in-a-cylinder shape.

Ravenart wrote

on Feb 11, 2009 1:17 PM

I work in miniature a lot so I use my 1.0mm the most. Beyond that I use my f and my G. I don't think I've EVER used my E. but I keep it around anyway :o)

As to the projects I do most ..... I do little sachets and the like the most.

PaulineL wrote

on Feb 11, 2009 5:36 PM

Oh, sizes. F, I think. Never thought much about it. Size 7 for thread work.

Boupie2 wrote

on Feb 14, 2009 11:20 PM

I use most all of my aluminum hooks but I really use my H-K the most. I love my wooden J and constanly look for patterns for it because it is so nice to work with. However, I make lots of projects that call for smaller hooks too (like fine lace and edgings) so I own some steel ones too. I own all Boye brand metal hooks (what I learned on so it is what I use). I do wish I had more wooden ones... they are so nice to hold.

I love to make scarves and hats (they work up so fast) but I also like afghans (you never can be too warm) but I am not much into wearables (they take too long and I never want them by the time I finish them) but I do make children's wearables (takes less time). I don't make doilys (umless asked for them) but I love to embroider so I do crocheted edging on those projects. I have just gotten into amigurumi so they take some of the steel hooks for accents.

I guess the only mistake in purchasing is that before I really got into crochet I bought a lot of hooks on an as needed basis so I have some duplicate hooks. I also just got a set of steel and aluminum hooks so I have even more duplicates (mostly extra H, I, and J). I also have some steel hooks I hope to never use so they were a waste but they came in the set so I didn't have much of a choice and my husband bought them for me so I will never get rid of them. (Have you seen the size of a 14?!? Can anyone work with that?)

Sorry this is so long but I hope that answers your questions. What do you use most? What do you make?

Hooklady wrote

on Feb 15, 2009 5:43 PM

My favorite size hook is a J. As far as brands go I have never met a hook I didn't like. I have a few of the hooks in my collection on my blog.

My favorite projects are potholder, dishcloths and shawls.

Emily

blog: http://hooklady.blogspot.com

StealthGirl wrote

on Feb 15, 2009 5:53 PM

Boupie, your reply isn't too long. I like hearing what all of you have to say.

I have one hook which I love; it's a copper colour and I would assume aluminum. I think it's a G. I've used it for multiple afghans and one amigurumi owl.

I'd like more hooks and I think I'd prefer aluminum. I want a couple of small for specific amigurumis, but not sure what sizes I need in general. I'd like to try socks and maybe kids sweaters.

Boupie2 wrote

on Feb 22, 2009 12:36 PM

Thanks StealthGirl!

Yes, I think if it is not silver (or steel colored) then it would have to be aluminum. They are very easy to work with but I like the fact that wood never is cold to the touch (I hate all forms of cold).

I want to try socks again but am still afraid of them because of the single sock problem.... I know you are supposed to work both at the same time but that never seems to work out for me. Oh well... I can't wait to see your socks.

veritygrrl wrote

on Mar 8, 2009 3:45 PM

Hello, Stealthgrrl,

I too have been crocheting for more than 30 years, and I am a diehard aluminum hook user, no particular brand, but none of that bamboo stuff! Interestingly I knit with older cellulose needles--go figure. I like my projects to go fast, so I use a N hook alot, for afghans mostly. I have crocheted about 25 bedspread size afghans, 15 or so lapghans, and have at least 20 "in the works" projects to finish sometime this century! I just brought a great amigurumi book home, "Creepy Cute Crochet", and have made a vampire girl and an amazon girl, using an E and B hook each. (Doesn't hurt that I work at the local Library, now does it?!?) In other words, I use whatever hook I feel comfortable with, and have my project come out ginormous or try to go with the gauge listed. What a great question to ask! Helps us all to get to know one another!

michalraise wrote

on Jun 2, 2009 12:27 PM

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lopsyli wrote

on Jun 9, 2009 12:55 PM

I'm afraid I don't know the letters... I normally use my 7mm [largest I own] for general crocheting (scarves, small blankets, potholders), but I use 1.75mm..that's a C/something for small projects like amigurumi. I use such a large hook even for small things because I tend to work very tight knots.