Hooks<\/h1>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_47\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"400\"]![\"A](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/webinar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1476\/2021\/08\/Susan-Bates-crochet-hooks.jpg\")
Crochet hooks are either sold separately or in sets. Seen here is a set of six aluminum crochet hooks, ranging in size from 3.75 mm to 6.5 mm.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWhereas knitting[footnote]Knitting is another fibre craft.[\/footnote] uses two needles, crochet uses one hook. Hooks come in different sizes, materials, and designs.\r\nSize<\/h2>\r\nLike yarn, crochet hooks come in a variety of sizes. Matching your the size of your hook to that of your yarn is important to creating a crochet project with appropriate tightness. For instance, using a giant hook with light-weight yarn will result in your project having gaping holes.\r\n\r\nWhen purchasing yarn, the packaging will likely indicate what size of hook is appropriate. Hooks are sized according to the diameter of the shaft in millimetres, meaning that a 5 mm hook is 5 mm thick. If you crochet long enough, you are bound to collect a range of hooks in different sizes.\r\nMaterial<\/h2>\r\nCrochet hooks are made from aluminum, steel, wood, and plastic, among other things.\r\nReview<\/h1>\r\n[h5p id=\"1\"]","rendered":"
Material<\/h2>\r\nCrochet hooks are made from aluminum, steel, wood, and plastic, among other things.\r\nReview<\/h1>\r\n[h5p id=\"1\"]","rendered":"
In this chapter, learn what tools and materials you need to get started in crochet.<\/p>\n
The two main things you’ll need are yarn and a hook.<\/p>\n
Yarn<\/h1>\n
There are many different kinds of yarn to choose from. Yarn varies based on material (e.g., wool, acrylic, cotton, bamboo), weight (e.g., lace, fine, bulky), and colour (anything you can think of!). Choose a yarn that is easily available to you and fits your budget.<\/p>\n
For more information about the composition of yarn, read the presentation Yarns & Classification [PDF]<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read up on the standard yarn weight system<\/a> online, or reference the following chart:<\/p>\n
| Yarn weight number<\/th>\n | Category name<\/th>\n | Hook size<\/th>\n | Example project<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0<\/th>\n | Lace<\/td>\n | 2.25 mm<\/td>\n | Doily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 1<\/th>\n | Super fine<\/td>\n | 2.25\u20133.5 mm<\/td>\n | Socks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 2<\/th>\n | Fine<\/td>\n | 3.5\u20134.5 mm<\/td>\n | Baby onesie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 3<\/th>\n | Light<\/td>\n | 4.5\u20135.5 mm<\/td>\n | Sweater<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 4<\/th>\n | Medium<\/td>\n | 5.5\u20136.5 mm<\/td>\n | Toque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 5<\/th>\n | Bulky<\/td>\n | 6.5\u20139 mm<\/td>\n | Rug<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 6<\/th>\n | Super bulky<\/td>\n | 9\u201315 mm<\/td>\n | Heavy blanket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| 7<\/th>\n | Jumbo<\/td>\n | 15 mm and larger<\/td>\n | Basket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Once you’re comfortable with this chart, test your knowledge in the Review<\/a> section at the end of this chapter.<\/p>\n |