Crochet Hooks & Tools

What makes wooden yarn holders different from ceramic ones, and when the lighter weight is a trade-off.

The standard crochet hook size for worsted weight yarn is 5.0mm to 5.5mm, an H-8 to an I-9.

What the novelty I Crochet So I Don’t Choke People yarn bowl is, and what to check before buying one as a gift.

Chenille yarn usually pairs with a 5.5mm to 6.5mm crochet hook, one size larger than the label often suggests.

What’s in a Clover crochet hook set, the brand’s standard aluminum line, and how it compares to the Amour set.

What makes a Tunisian crochet hook different from a regular hook, and what to look for in a set.

The Clover Amour steel set pairs the brand’s cushioned handle with thin steel hooks for thread and lace work.

A US size 8 crochet hook is 8mm. See what yarn weight it fits and how it compares to nearby sizes.

The standard crochet hook size for DK yarn is 3.5mm to 4.0mm, an E-4 to a G-6.

How crochet hook sizes and yarn weights are matched, and why gauge matters more than the label.