Country Crochet

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

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

A quick guide to matching crochet hook size to yarn thickness, with common pairings by weight.

The standard crochet hook for bulky yarn is 6.5mm to 9mm, a K-10.5 to an M/N-13.

Two common grips for holding a crochet hook, plus how to tension the yarn through your fingers for even stitches.

The standard crochet hook for chunky yarn is 6.5mm to 9mm, a K-10.5 up to an M/N-13.

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

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

What to look for in a portable yarn holder for crocheting away from home, and how it differs from a stationary bowl.

How to match a crochet hook to your yarn, and why the label’s suggested size is only a starting point.