Crochet Hook Comparison

Crochet patterns by hook size.

Crochet hook comparison.

Convert from metric to us to uk and canadian sizes for aluminum crochet hooks. Crochet hook sizes are generally chosen to match the thread thickness. Actual sizes may vary by crochet hook manufacturer. Finally you can also see them further down on this page remember to pin them to find them when in need.

A crochet hook conversion chart is really handy for checking you ve got the right hook for your next project and for not getting in a muddle as i did. Steel crochet hook size cheat sheet smaller hooks crochet hook size cheat sheet normal sized huge hooks all of them are available for download on the bottom of the page. Please use this crochet hook conversion chart as a guide. This crochet hook conversion chart covers crochet hook sizes for the u s u k.

Thicker yarn needs thicker hooks. Below i ve created a handy crochet comparison chart that lists crochet hooks in both us and metric sizes and how to convert one from the other. Crochet hook conversion chart. 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.

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. Crochet hooks come in many sizes and types. The hooks may be made of metal wood plastic or bone. In each country crochet hooks can differ in size and that is why there is a need for this crochet hook conversion chart.

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.