What are the crochet hook sizes?
Crochet Hook Sizing Guide
- B/1 (2.25 mm)
- C/2 (2.75 mm)
- D/3 (3.25 mm)
- E/4 (3.5 mm)
- F/5 (3.75 mm)
- G/6 (4 mm)
- H/8 (5 mm)
- I/9 (5.5 mm)
What do the letters on crochet hooks mean?
The letter designations you may see on crochet hooks (D, E, F, H, etc) are only used in the United States. … The most accurate way of designating hook size is using millimeters. So an H hook is 5.0 mm and a G hook is 4.0 mm and a 7 hook is 4.5 mm.
What crochet hook should I use?
WHAT YOU’LL NEED. The best size crochet hook to start with is an H/8 (5mm) that is made of aluminum. This size is comfortable to hold in your hand, making the movements of crocheting easier than using a very small or very large hook.
What letter is a 2.5 mm crochet hook?
Crochet Hook Sizes
| Metric (mm) | US Term |
|---|---|
| 2.5 mm | |
| 2.75 mm | C-2 |
| 3.125 mm | D |
| 3.25 mm | D-3 |
What size is a number 4 crochet hook?
Standard knitting needle and crochet hook sizes
| Metric diameter | US Knitting Needle Number | Corresponding Crochet Hook Size |
|---|---|---|
| 2.25 mm | 1 | B-1 |
| 2.75 mm | 2 | C-2 |
| 3.25 mm | 3 | D-3 |
| 3.5 mm | 4 | E-4 |
What letter is a size 4 crochet hook?
Crochet Hook Size Guide
| Millimeter Size (mm) | Crochet Hook Size (US) | Crochet Hook Size (UK/CA) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 mm | I-9 | 5 |
| 6.0 mm | J-10 | 4 |
| 6.5 mm | K-10.5 | 3 |
| 7.0 mm | — | 2 |
Does using a bigger crochet hook use less yarn?
If you are using the same pattern (same number of stitches and rows/rounds), a larger crochet hook will use up more yarn. If you are going for the same size of project (say a 36 by 36 inch blanket), a larger crochet hook will use up less yarn.