Sizing of crochet hooks isn't really an exact science--unless there is a metric size given. As a crocheter, I have a fairly extensive collection of hook sizes.
The smallest hook sizes are what are often referred to as "steels" vs aluminum. The steels are also given a number vs. a letter designation. The smallest steel is a #16 which is often around 0.60 mm (personally, I've never seen a 16--14 is the smallest I've seen and have). Then is a #14 @ 0.70mm/0.75mm.
Steels then go to smaller numbers, but larger hooks. I have a 00, which is comparable to an aluminum "E" @ 3.50mm.
Steel hooks are generally used for "thread-weight" sized yarn. So a #14 hook would be used for a thread-size 80-100. A #7 hook would be used for thread-size 10, and #5 hook for size 5-10 thread. (notice also, that thread size is larger the number, the smaller the size).
Aluminum hooks (which can be made from most any material--such as bamboo, woods, etc), but traditionally made in colored aluminum, begin with size 'A' which is the smallest at 2.0mm to size 'S' which would be 19.0mm (approximately 3/4 inch--getting close to broom handle size here).
Aluminum hooks are traditionally used for "yarn-weight" sized yarn. Those sizes run from Fingering (smallest), sock/baby, sport/baby, dk(double knit)/light worsted, worsted/afghan/aran, chunky/craft/rug, to bulky/roving, the largest sizing of yarn.
They're usually called crochet 'hooks' because of the shape at the end.
To purchase a s crochet hook you should visit your local craft store, look in the knitting/crochet section. The hooks should be in order by their size. If you cannot find what you are looking for, ask a staff member, customer service or look it up online.
a hook is 'un crochet' in French.
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No, you don't count the loop on the hook as a stitch.
No, you can only crochet with a crochet hook. Answer Crochet is done with crochet hooks (they come in many sizes) not knitting neeldes. But you can also use your fingers (finger crochet) or there is also some thing called Knooking which uses a tool that has a crochet hook on one end and a knitting needle point on the other.
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no. and they will take crochet hooks, as well.
In crochet terms, a speed hook is just a name given to a very large crochet hook. These types of hooks are often used when crocheting rag rugs or large handbags.
A crochet hook is a tool, and together with the type of yarn you want to use, will help you achieve the gauge you need in the fabric you want to crochet. There is no number as a maximum, but you do need at least one.
Well, it depends on what kind of crochet hooks you want. Today (mid-2016) you can get a plastic hook for just a couple of dollars. You can get an inexpensive aluminum hook for just a little more. However, if you want to get into fancier hooks, like wooden hooks or soft touch or specialty hooks made to help with arthritis and carpal tunnel you will pay more. If you want to collect hooks, you can get hand made ones, hooks with pretty tops (like flowers, animals or other things) for around $25 or $30. You can even buy big hooks, such as the Go Giant hooks for $50. So all that means that you can get a simple hook quite inexpensively or you can get a more expensive hook. They both will crochet your item though some types of hooks seem to work better with some types of material. For the most part it is just a personal decision.
They use metric.