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Crochet Hooks -Thread/Yarn - Gauge
Your crochet hooks and thread all work together to obtain the gauge.
Gauge is very important, as it controls the size of whatever one is
making, especially if making clothing, you want the item to
fit when the item is complete. In a blankets "yes N no" do want your
blanket to fit a doll bed or a baby crib?
making, especially if making clothing, you want the item to
fit when the item is complete. In a blankets "yes N no" do want your
blanket to fit a doll bed or a baby crib?
There are a number of different crochet hooks available,
are come in Steel, Aluminum, Plastic, wood, and Bamboo.
Hooks under 2.0 mm are made of steel, as steel is
the stronest material for hooks as it will not bend as easily
as aluminum not strong enough and will bend. Metal hooks
are very smooth, and thread slides easily on the hooks.
Hooks over 6 mm are generally made of plastic, as they
are lighter in weight. All hooks have the same basic
parts shown on the drawing on the right.
parts shown on the drawing on the right.
These two hooks pictured are Size 7 Steel Hooks.
The top hook in both pictures, are Susan Bates( 1.50 mm),
and the bottom hook is a Boye (1.65mm).
and the bottom hook is a Boye (1.65mm).
The two hooks are not interchanagable, as it the
size of the shank that determines your gauge.
The two top Crochet hooks above are Boye
and are tapered hooks. The blue hook is a Susan Bates.
The Lyon Brand is made of bamboo, both of them are
The Lyon Brand is made of bamboo, both of them are
in-line hooks. My personal preference in is these
hooks is the metal Boye Needle, as the thread stays on the
hook better, the hook is not as wide. The smaller
hook is easier to insert into your finer crocheting.
hook better, the hook is not as wide. The smaller
hook is easier to insert into your finer crocheting.
Selecting Crochet Hooks - it is VERY IMPORTANT to match the millimeter (mm) sizing.
In the Vintage Steel Susan Bates, hooks have made in Mexico, Japan, and the USA and the sizes vary.
The Vintage Steel Boye Hooks are made in the USA and sizes are more consistent. Size chart below.
Most important of all look for the millimeter size stated and stay with the same hook.
Crochet Hook History
Early in US history crochet hooks were imported from England and Germany. It is my understanding these
hooks were designed with the tapered shank.
hooks were designed with the tapered shank.
1861 - Carlton Bates, at the age of 14 started working for Tyler & Post, by stoking the stove and sweeping floors
before going to school. In 1873 Carlton Bates purchased the company. Their crochet hooks were made of
bone or ivory in their early years.
before going to school. In 1873 Carlton Bates purchased the company. Their crochet hooks were made of
bone or ivory in their early years.
1906 - Boye Company was founded in Chicago, IL, they manufactured drapery hardware and sew machine accessories.
1917 - Boye Company produced the first line of steel crochet hooks, selling for $0.05 each, in sizes 1 - 14. Same
year Boye also introduced knitting needles.
year Boye also introduced knitting needles.
The Bates Company changed hands several times during the decades, and became part of Coats & Clark in 1993.
Boye Steel Hook
Boye Aluminum
Susan Bates Hooks
0.75 mm
|
Steel 14
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0.85 mm
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Steel 13
|
1.0 mm
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Steel 12
|
1.10 mm
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Steel 11
|
1.30 mm
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Steel 10
|
1.40 mm
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Steel 9
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1.50 mm
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Steel 8
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1.65 mm
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Steel 7
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1.80 mm
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Steel 6
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1.90 mm
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Steel 5
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2 mm
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Steel 4
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2.10 mm
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Steel 3
|
2.25 mm
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Steel 2 or B/1
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2.5 mm
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Vintage Steel 1
|
2.75 mm
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Modern Steel 1 or C/2
|
3.25 mm
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Steel 0 or D/3
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3.5 mm
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Steel 00 or E/4
|
2.25 mm
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B/1
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2.75 mm
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C/2
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3.25 mm
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D/3
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3.5 mm
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E/4
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3.75 mm
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F/5
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4 mm
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G/6
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4.25 mm
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G/6 or 7
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4.5 mm
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G/ 7
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5 mm
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H/8
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5.75 mm
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I/9
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6.5 mm
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K/10.5
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8 mm
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N
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9 mm
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P
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Chart
Coming
Soon!
Crochet Threads and Yarns - how they work with Gauge
One of the first things we do when we purchase new thread and yarn is to make a test swatch.
The same test process is used on all threads and yarns, using crochet hook size recommended.
In the process of being written - the more will be posted soon.
Thank you for your patience!
Double Crochet in the Round
Use Granny Square Diagram
& magic ring in place of ch 5
Rnd 1: Form Magic Ring, ch 6, 3 dc, ch3, 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc,
ch 3, 2 dc, join with 3rd st of first ch 6.
ch 3, 2 dc, join with 3rd st of first ch 6.
Rnd 2: ch 6, 3 dc in same space, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next
corner, ch 2), repeat once, ending with 2 dc in last corner,
join in 3 rd ch of first ch 6.
corner, ch 2), repeat once, ending with 2 dc in last corner,
join in 3 rd ch of first ch 6.
Rnd 3: Sl st to corner, ch 6, 3 dc, ch 2, (3dc in next ch 2 space,
ch 2, 3dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next corner) repeat 2 more times, 3 dc,
ch 2 in next ch 2 space, 2 dc in next corner, join with sl st in
3rd ch of first ch 6. Fasten Off.
ch 2, 3dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next corner) repeat 2 more times, 3 dc,
ch 2 in next ch 2 space, 2 dc in next corner, join with sl st in
3rd ch of first ch 6. Fasten Off.
Single Crochet Swatch
Chain 26
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each chain
to end of row, ch 1, turn. (25 sts)
to end of row, ch 1, turn. (25 sts)
Row 2: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (25 sts)
Rows 3- 15: Repeat row 2.
Half Double Crochet Swatch
Chain 27
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, and in
next 24 ch sts to end of row, turn. (25 sts)
next 24 ch sts to end of row, turn. (25 sts)
Row 2: Ch2 (counts as Hdc), hdc in next
24 ch sts, ch 2, turn. (25 sts)
24 ch sts, ch 2, turn. (25 sts)
Rows 3-7: Repeat row 2
Double Crochet Swatch
Chain 28
Note: Ch 3 counts as dc
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, and in next
24 ch sts, ch 3, turn (25 sts)
24 ch sts, ch 3, turn (25 sts)
Row 2: Dc in 2nd st, and in next 24 dc, ch 3,
turn. (25 sts)
Rows 3 - 7: Repeat Row 2
Granny Square Diagram
used magic circle instead
of the ch 5 in center
Charts for Swatch Samples - Please select for Cotton # 10 Thread, Cotton Worsted Weight # 4, Nylon Thread