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What letter is an I crochet hook?
Standard knitting needle and crochet hook sizes
| Metric diameter | US Knitting Needle Number | Corresponding Crochet Hook Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | 8 | H-8 |
| 5.5 mm | 9 | I-9 |
| 6 mm | 10 | J-10 |
| 6.5 mm | 10.5 | K-10.5 |
What size is an I crochet hook?
Crochet Hook Conversion Chart
| Metric (AUS / NZ) Size | UK / Canadian Size | US Size |
|---|---|---|
| 4.00mm | 8 | US7 |
| 4.50mm | 7 | H/8 |
| 5.00mm | 6 | I/9 |
| 5.50mm | 5 | J/10 |
What do the numbers and letters on crochet hooks mean?
The letter designations you may see on crochet hooks (D, E, F, H, etc) are only used in the United States. The most accurate way of designating hook size is using millimeters. So an H hook is 5.0 mm and a G hook is 4.0 mm and a 7 hook is 4.5 mm.
Why do crochet hooks have letters?
Usually, both the American size and the size in mm are written on the crochet hook package, so that’s a convenient place to check when you’re making a purchase. Also – the very smallest crochet hooks are called steel crochet hooks and their sizing is different.
What letter is a 12 mm crochet hook?
O-16
Crochet Hook Size Guide
| Millimeter Size (mm) | Crochet Hook Size (US) | Crochet Hook Size (UK/CA) |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 mm | L-11 | 0 |
| 9.0 mm | M-13 | 00 |
| 10.0 mm | N-15 | 000 |
| 12 mm | O-16 | — |
What letter crochet hook is 7mm?
Crochet Hook Size Guide
| Millimeter Size (mm) | Crochet Hook Size (US) | Crochet Hook Size (UK/CA) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 mm | K-10.5 | 3 |
| 7.0 mm | — | 2 |
| 7.5 mm | — | 1 |
| 8.0 mm | L-11 | 0 |
What is AJ hook in crochet?
This crochet hook is designed to make crocheting comfortable for fingers and hand. The crochet hook has a built in soft cushion for easy crocheting. (Size j – 6.0mm).
Is there a 7.5 mm crochet hook?
*Trust the millimeter (mm) size as the letter / number can vary by manufacturer….Crochet Hook Size Guide.
| Millimeter Size (mm) | Crochet Hook Size (US) | Crochet Hook Size (UK/CA) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 mm | J-10 | 4 |
| 6.5 mm | K-10.5 | 3 |
| 7.0 mm | — | 2 |
| 7.5 mm | — | 1 |
Do crochet hooks use letters instead of numbers?
There was such a good response to the knitting needle size conversion chart that it seemed like a crochet chart was in order too! While crochet hooks use letters instead of numbers to differentiate sizes in the US, they use good old (and arguably less confusing) millimeters elsewhere to tell sizes apart.
What size is a crochet hook called in America?
American Crochet Hook Sizes. American crochet hooks go by two names: a letter and a number. For example, the crochet hook size that is most commonly used for worsted weight yarn is an ‘H’, which is sometimes called a ‘size 8’. From an international point of view, this number is incredibly confusing!
What size crochet hook do I need for my yarn?
For example, the crochet hook size that is most commonly used for worsted weight yarn is an ‘H’, which is sometimes called a ‘size 8’. From an international point of view, this number is incredibly confusing! Most countries identify crochet hooks by their size in millimeters (mm).
What do the numbers mean on a hook?
The sizing with letters & numbers are almost parallel. One equal hook can for the most part have both a numbered size & a letter size. An example is B is equal to size 1, furthermore C is equal to size 2., and so on. Some have their own size, as size 7 is in the middle of G (equal to size 6) and H (equal to size 8).