Last time I did a post about determining the yarn weight so
today I am all set to compile a new post informing you peeps how to decide what
hook to use with what yarn to get the best result.
I hope this cheat sheet will be of much help to you people
as it is to me. I find myself coming back to this little table to revise the
basics. I have figured it out over the years and did my research online to see
for myself if I’m doing it right. Now that I am sure I feel it is the right
time to share with my reader community.
Here is a breakdown to help you understand, I have added
names for USA, UK and Australia/NZ to help you along the way.
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USA
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UK
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Australia
&
NZ
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Purpose
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Hook
Size
(mm)
|
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Lace
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2 ply
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2 ply
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Super lightweight, thread like, used for intricate
projects. Very difficult to deal with.
Requires small hook size.
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0.75-3.0mm
|
|
Fingering
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3 ply
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3 ply
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This yarn is thicker than the lace yarn and is ideal for baby
clothing.
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2.25-3.5mm
|
|
Sports
|
4 ply
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4 ply
|
Apparently thicker than the previous one and hence
require thicker hooks.
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2.5 – 3.5mm
|
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Light
/Double knit
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Double Knitting
|
8 ply
|
Most popular choice of yarn, I use this mostly in my projects too. Very
versatile and can be used in almost any project.
|
3.5-4.5mm
|
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Worsted
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Aran
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10 ply
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Ideal for the following; sweaters, cardigans.
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5.5mm-6.5mm
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Chunky/bulky
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Bulky
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16 ply
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Requires larger hooks and is perfect for chunky yarn projects like
rugs.
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6.5mm-9.0mm
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Super
Bulky
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Chunky
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20 ply
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Very thick, quick to work with.
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9.0mm & above
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Jumbo
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Super Chunky
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Very thick, ideal for modern knit and crochet designs, ideal for
beginners as well but costly.
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15mm and above
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Tips:
Before investing in any project always check the
requirements and what the pattern or project demands.
Keep the tension in your thread under control. Do not pull
too hard or too softly. It makes a huge difference.
If you happen to want to know more about the yarn
weights and what do they mean And if you have a lot of scrap yarn that you don’t know what weight they might have then check my guide to determine the yarn weights all by yourself without the need of any special tool.
I hope that this is useful to you. If you know some other
tips that will help other crocheter’s then comment below and let us all know.
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Bye!
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