What size crochet hook goes 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 should I use for 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 size yarn is best for amigurumi?
For amigurumi I typically use worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn (all different brands depending on their colours).
What is worsted weight yarn equivalent to?
Worsted (US) is slightly thinner than aran (UK). Both are approximately equal to 10ply (AU/NZ). The term ‘worsted’ comes from a particular spinning method so it is possible to find worsted-spun DK yarn although this is relatively rare unless you’re buying hand spun yarn.
What ply is 4 medium worsted weight yarn?
Worsted weight yarn is the American term for yarn that you might spy in Australia or the UK as ‘10 ply‘ yarn. It’s the most common yarn weight that you’ll find on American shelves… and if you shop in Big Box stores, you might see it labeled as a “medium weight yarn.”