What hook should I use for crochet?
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. To work with a size H/8 (5mm) hook, you will need 4-ply knitting worsted weight yarn.
What crochet hooks go with what yarn?
Yarn Weight & Crochet Hook Size Chart
| Yarn Weight Terms | Suggested Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 2-Fine | (E-4) 3.50 mm, (F-5) 3.75 mm |
| 3-Light, Light Worsted | (G-6) 4.00 mm, (7) 4.50 mm, (H-8) 5.00 mm |
| 4-Medium, Worsted | (I-9) 5.50 mm, (J-10) 6.00 mm, (K-11) 6.50 mm |
| 5-Bulky, Chunky | 7.00 mm, (L) 8.00 mm, (M/N) 9.00 mm |
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.
What size crochet hook Do I need to make a blanket?
It can be overwhelming to select what size crochet hook to use for blankets, but US H-8 would be the best choice, especially for beginners. This means that the hook size is 5mm, ideal for worsted weight yarn. This yarn weight will also be comfortable for crocheting most blankets.
What is light weight yarn?
Light weight yarns, also known as DK and light worsted, are ideal for stitching a variety of projects including shawls, scarves, sweaters, baby items, and blankets in knitting, crocheting, and weaving.