Please use this crochet hook conversion chart as a guide.
Crochet hook comparison.
Crochet hook sizes are generally chosen to match the thread thickness.
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.
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 patterns by hook size.
In each country crochet hooks can differ in size and that is why there is a need for this crochet hook conversion chart.
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.
This crochet hook conversion chart covers crochet hook sizes for the u s u k.
The hooks may be made of metal wood plastic or bone.
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.
They are always referenced in either the us or metric sizes.
Scroll down to take a look at the crochet hook chart.
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.
Thicker yarn needs thicker hooks.
Finally you can also see them further down on this page remember to pin them to find them when in need.
Here s a smaller version of the chart which you are welcome to pin on pinterest etc.
Actual sizes may vary by crochet hook manufacturer.
Convert from metric to us to uk and canadian sizes for aluminum crochet hooks.