Crochet Hook & Knitting Needle Size Guide 🧶

Choosing the right hook or needle size is essential for achieving the correct gauge and texture in your projects. Below is a handy guide to common sizes used in crochet and knitting.

Crochet Hook Sizes

Crochet hooks are measured in millimeters (mm), and some also have U.S. letter/number equivalents.

Metric (mm)	U.S. Size
2.25 mm	B-1
2.75 mm	C-2
3.25 mm	D-3
3.50 mm	E-4
3.75 mm	F-5
4.00 mm	G-6
4.50 mm	7
5.00 mm	H-8
5.50 mm	I-9
6.00 mm	J-10
6.50 mm	K-10 ½
7.00 mm	–
8.00 mm	L-11
9.00 mm	M/N-13
10.00 mm	N/P-15
12.00 mm	–
15.00 mm	P/Q
16.00 mm	Q
19.00 mm	S
25.00 mm	T/U/X
30.00 mm	T/X
35.00 mm	–

Steel Crochet Hooks (For Lace & Thread)

Steel hooks are used for fine threads and lace crochet. The higher the number, the smaller the hook (opposite of regular hooks).

Steel Hook Size	Metric (mm)
14	0.75 mm
12	1.00 mm
10	1.30 mm
8	1.50 mm
6	1.80 mm
4	2.00 mm
2	2.25 mm
0	2.70 mm

Knitting Needle Sizes

Knitting needles come in various materials, lengths, and types (straight, circular, or double-pointed). Below is a general size guide.

Metric (mm)	U.S. Size
2.00 mm	0
2.25 mm	1
2.75 mm	2
3.25 mm	3
3.50 mm	4
3.75 mm	5
4.00 mm	6
4.50 mm	7
5.00 mm	8
5.50 mm	9
6.00 mm	10
6.50 mm	10 ½
7.00 mm	–
8.00 mm	11
9.00 mm	13
10.00 mm	15
12.00 mm	17
15.00 mm	19
19.00 mm	35
25.00 mm	50

Choosing the Right Hook or Needle

Smaller sizes (2 mm – 4 mm) are great for fine yarns and detailed work.
Medium sizes (4 mm – 6.5 mm) work well for everyday projects like blankets and garments.
Larger sizes (7 mm and up) are ideal for bulky yarns, quick projects, and chunky textures.

📌 Tip: Always check your pattern’s recommended size and do a gauge swatch to ensure the best fit!

Happy crocheting & knitting! 🧶💖

Crochet Hook Sizes

Steel Crochet Hooks (For Lace & Thread)

Knitting Needle Sizes

Choosing the Right Hook or Needle

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