Crochet Hook Standard Size Conversion Chart

Are You Confused About Crochet Hook Sizes?

There are a number of methods by which crochet hooks are sized. It all depends upon the country from which your crochet hook originates in as to what the numbers designating it's size will be.

This can definitely be confusing when your pattern book comes from England but your crochet hook is made in the United States. The two sizing scales are just not likely going to line up together.

It is hard to enjoy this relaxing hobby when your pattern book is telling you to use a size of hook that you have never heard of, and yet may very well be holding in your hand, and not know it. This is where a list of crochet hook sizes comes in very handy. So simply bookmark this page for future reference.

The crochet pattern book...

50 Fabulous Crochet Squares (Leisure Arts #4420)

Amazon Price: $9.16 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

A guide to crochet patterns is the perfect reference book for new crafters or for those who want to keep a handy guide on hand to create with. I have found that a basic pattern book is one of the handiest crochet tools a crafter can own. It makes projects like dishcloths, placemats, blankets, tablecloths, scarves and toques a breeze. Just choose your pattern, your color yarn, and
begin.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

A little history of how Crochet became the popular craft that it is today....

type=text

The exact origins of Crochet are unknown but like many early teachings, this hobby is believed to have developed in China, Arabia, or South America, and then migrated to the newer colonies from there. Crochet became popular throughout France, Britain, and America during the 1800's when it was discovered to be an inexpensive means of creating lace items.

The easy Crochet pattern stitches made it a much preferable alternative than the more time consuming, and difficult to learn, bobbin laces popular during that period. Crochet is actually the french word for Hook, which is how this yarn craft was first termed, and then permanently named.

Handled crochet hooks make grasping the hook easier.

Clover Soft Touch Steel Crochet Hooks, No. 14/0.50mm

Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Handled crochet hooks make grasping the hook easier for those with a little less grip. Crochet work is easier on the hands. A very thoughtful gift for those who do yarn craft.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

International Standard Crochet Hook Size Chart

Loading poll. Please Wait...

A little crochet trivia:

The first crochet hooks may have been made by bending needles into the shape of a hook.

Crochet hooks have since been made from steel, wood, bone, ivory, aluminum, bamboo, brass, and plastic.

Learning how to crochet is easy...

How to Crochet - Part 1 - Basics for the Absolute Beginner
by naztazia | video info

4,047 ratings | 1,400,652 views
automatically generated by YouTube

Handcrafting gifts for special occasions can be very economical.

Handicrafter Holidays Christmas Yarn-Christmas Red

Amazon Price: $2.03 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Bring an old fashioned charm back to the holidays and make your own gifts. There are so many wonderful useful gifts which can be easily created.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Holiday crochet patterns...

Loading

How to make a single crochet stitch...

Single Crochet Stitch
by theknitwitch | video info

699 ratings | 662,844 views
automatically generated by YouTube

Delightful glitter holiday yarn is great for crochet holiday handicrafts...

Red Heart Holiday Yarn: Aran & Gold Metallic

Amazon Price: $3.02 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

Ideal for Christmas gift giving this delightful white Holiday yarn looks much alike glittering snow. A novel gift idea for the crocheter on your gift list.

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Christmas colored crochet yarns add a nice seasonal touch to craft projects...

Loading

Glittery yarns add seasonal charm to handcraft crochet items...

Loading

How to make a double crochet stitch...

Double Crochet Stitch
by theknitwitch | video info

669 ratings | 693,080 views
automatically generated by YouTube

There are many wonderfully useful crochet accessories...

Loading

Romantic crochet projects are great to present as wedding gifts...

Loading

The latest crochet news...

Strong & current: Choosing a new swimsuit
By Jenn Harris A few swimsuits to choose from this summer include We Are Handsome, Flamingo bikini, clockwise, Eternal Sunshine Creations, pink crochet one-piece, Seafolly, Lola Rose bustier top and lace-up siren pant and Tivik, The Bridget monokini.
Jo Hamilton's Crochet Portraits
Crocheting is no longer your grandmother's favorite retirement-home hobby or your least favorite Christmas present. Instead, intricate yarn work has elbowed its way into the best of the DIY art world. From ?yarn-bombing? the streets of London to ...
Senior Makes Mats to Help the Homeless
Sandy Giddens has always liked to knit and crochet, but not long ago Giddens read an article in a national magazine that inspired her. It talked about crocheting with plastic grocery bags, to make projects that Giddens knew could help the homeless.
Santa Ana's Patchwork festival: Crocheted headphones, soap among crafts
By CLAUDIA KOERNER / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER SANTA ANA ? With wares ranging from glittery Darth Vader necklaces to crochet-covered headphones, local vendors showed their unique take on classic crafts Sunday. The Patchwork Indie Arts and Crafts ...

Get crafting today...

Loading

The latest knitting news...

Cardiff grandmother knits Diamond Jubilee carriage
By Carys Hepworth ? May 31, 2012 ? Post a comment Norah Howarth, who will turn 87 during the Queen's jubilee, and has celebrated the occasion by knitting the horse and carriage with The Queen and Prince Philip. It's the Queen and Prince Philip as ...
Knit In at Bismarck June 9
Area fiber artists will come together to do some public knitting at the Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, June 9. Area fiber artists will come together to do some public knitting at the Former Governors' Mansion ...
81-year-old near-death skydiver: 'Knitting is boring'
Despite the frightening malfunction, the go-getting senior says she has no regrets. ?I'm not sorry I did it,? she told NBC News. Everett added that race car driving might be next on her bucket list. ?I'm considering it,? she said. ?Knitting is boring.
Knitting class offered
CORUNNA ? The Corunna-Caledonia branch of the Community District Library will host a free beginners knitting class for kids from 10 to 11 am June 12, 19 and 26. This content is available to Online Subscribers only. Access the Argus-Press Online ...

Put a crochet set on your gift list...

Loading

The latest craft news...

'Moonrise Kingdom': Wes Anderson meticulously crafts a world of yearning 1/2
Nothing in a Wes Anderson movie is quite like life. He creates odd, gorgeous miniature universes on screen, setting his characters in italics, so that they become characters playing themselves in a pageant inspired by their own lives.
Weekend Planner: Craft and Food Street Fair, RiverKeeper Sweep Volunteer Day
Why Go: Peekskill Art's Alliance presents this event where the community will open their studios and performance spaces as they host a weekend of more than 100 visual & performing artists, 15 special exhibitions in galleries and a crafts fair.
Communication Crafts Takes A Step Further Towards Excellence - It Is Now A ...
Communication Crafts, an Ahmedabad based organization offering SEO and SEM services to clients from across the globe, has now been recognized as Google Partner by Google.com. This is an acknowledgement of its skills and the high quality of services ...
Crafts store finds new home in old bar
The store, an expansion of a smaller space that Pollock has run for a year, contains Northwest-style crafts and furnishings, and its light, high-ceilinged atmosphere is about as far from a dark bar as you could get. Still, the memories of Water Street ...

Crochet items on auction at eBay now...

Loading
Loading

Drop by my other logs, blogs, and opinionated ramblings at:

Halloween craft ideas for children
Halloween themed crafts are the perfect way to get your wee spooky munchkins into a Halloween mood. Most children enjoy creating craft projects, and with their big imaginations, these Halloween themed bats, rats, and...
Easy homemade gifts in a jar
One of the latest crazes in gift giving is to give a gift in a jar. Although this may sound a little off the wall, there are a number of delightful and easy to create, homemade gift ideas which will very easily create a delightful gift in a jar...
Holiday Recipes
Fill your kitchen with the tantalizing aroma of home baked treats with these fantastic Holiday baking recipes....

Where to find free Christmas craft patterns

Creating homemade Christmas ornaments, decorations and gifts, can not only be a wonderful way to celebrate a classic Christmas, but it can also be a very economical way to welcome the holiday season into your home.

The best news is that it really is not that very difficult to do. Even if you do not consider yourself to be an overly creative person you can still easily create homemade seasonal items if you have the correct pattern...Where to find free Christmas craft patterns.

Some things in life are just so grand...

Loading

How to make party games from recycled household items

It is actually quite easy to make party games from recycled household items. There are thousands of everyday items which can be turned into game ideas for the next party that you host. This is made very obvious by the hit television show "A Minute To Win It" which is a game show built on contestants winning games that are created from normal household items.

There are plenty of already thought of games to choose from, or you can create a new one, specifically for the event...How to make party games from recycled household items

Do you knit, crochet, woodwork, or participate in some other form of crafts?

  • veryirie Mar 16, 2012 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    I dabble in all kinds of crafts. Crochet is one of my favorite ways to relax at the end of the day. :)
  • Tipi Sep 2, 2011 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    I do quite a few different arts and crafts, or used to when I had the time....Squidoo did change that for me. I've never knit or crocheted more than a square when Mom was teaching my sister and I the ropes but I never got further than that. I would guess those who crochet will be lighting a candle for you as they will be so grateful for this conversion chart, what a wonderful service you are providing here, conversions are one thing that we all struggle with for sure!
  • nightcats Mar 17, 2011 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    I do papercrafts a lot, but I have recently began crocheting to make small flowers and lacy trims for my hand mace cards and so forth. I used to crochet long ago but had forgotten a lot. This lens is most useful.
  • Lemming13 Feb 24, 2011 @ 10:10 am | delete
    I do a lot of crafting, mainly needlecrafts, but crochet is my favourite - great lens!
  • RealityTV Dec 9, 2010 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    Great crochet info here!
  • ArtByLinda Nov 22, 2010 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    Great lens, very useful!
  • hlkljgk Sep 11, 2010 @ 9:23 pm | delete
    thanks for this lens. i could really use the videos to brush up on some crocheting
  • lemonsqueezy Sep 10, 2010 @ 7:22 am | delete
    I tried to crochet one time. Wow - that's a time consuming process... but the results are so gorgeous. Maybe I should try again.
  • Sylvestermouse Sep 9, 2010 @ 6:42 pm | delete
    Awesome information! I do love crochet and just about any kind of craft. Lensrolled to my "Beginner Crochet in the House of Sylvestermouse" lens.
  • GramaBarb Sep 9, 2010 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    I use to crochet a long time ago. Crochet dolls and sold them at craft fairs.
  • sandyspider Aug 24, 2010 @ 11:04 pm | delete
    Nice information. My mother crocheted all the time. I did my share for a while too.
  • poutine Aug 24, 2010 @ 11:06 am | delete
    I know the basics only. It's very enjoyable.

    Very well done lens.
  • Jolene_Belmain Aug 18, 2010 @ 7:47 am | delete
    I never learned but it is something that I have always wanted to learn...nice lens.
  • d-artist Aug 17, 2010 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    oh wow this makes me want to crochet again! What a Lovely lens!
  • nyfamily5 Aug 16, 2010 @ 7:28 am | delete
    My mom taught me to crochet many many years ago. I love to crochet

Sources for this article were found at...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crochet

http://www.yarnforward.com/crochetconv.html

Wikipedia: United States Standard Crochet Hook and Knitting Needles

Images displayed on this article are from my family's personal photo album.

The DMCA copyright act protects the rights of those who post information on the Internet. This act applies to all photos and information provided on this webpage.

This So Crafty page written by

Ladymermaid

Writing is my passion, my play, my hobby, and my work. I love it. I write under the pen names Ladymermaid and A-Redneck. more »

Create something new! Show off your work! Time to get So Crafty!

Connect with So Crafty

This author recommends...

Crochet gift set ideas... 

Boye Crochet Master Steel and Aluminum Crochet Hook Set

Amazon Price: $14.98 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

This crochet hook kit makes a delightful, and very useful, gift idea for the crafter on your list.

Yarn craft kit gift idea... 

Alex Yarn Craft Kit in Carry Basket

Amazon Price: $18.13 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

For young crafters this beginner's craft kid will have them learning the art of yarn crafts quickly.

Crochet hook set gift idea: 

Boye Interchangeable Head Crochet Hook Set

Amazon Price: $18.15 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

This kit filled with interchangeable crochet hook sizes is the ultimate gift idea for the crafter on your gift list. A very novel gift idea.