Girl! I need all the numbers in a worksheet to carry around with me! I've been dying for a cheat sheet that included all the variety names for sizes of each yarn. I better get to writing :)
Thank you for your tutorial on this. I have been learning about yarn, but didn't know all the sizes. Plus whenever it is discussed to change hook size I wasn't sure why. Now I do😊 Thank you so much Tiffany!
OMG yes! As someone from the UK who was struggling to decipher what a 4 and 5 weight equivalent was to follow a few projects I am so thankful! Tiffany you are amazing! You seem to cover all of the bases! Thank you so much! You've definitely gained a new subscriber in me and I can't wait to follow one of your tutorials now I understand what I'm using! 💜💛
Thanks, for this information on these hook size this have been interesting to know about these hooks and yarn to use, I like what was said about the stuffing not showing.
I'd just like to add that you can really use whatever size hook you'd like for your project. I've used a 5.5mm hook with a DK.. it gave me a lacey, drapey project. It's all up to you and what type of project you're making. honestly. One thing I did notice is that Tiffany, you said size 6 is know as "roving." Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I've always thought that roving was the TYPE of yarn, not the size. Some yarn is plied, some is chain spun, some is roving. There are others but I'm drawing a blank here. Your video is fantastic and very helpful, especially with those ply numbers because I never have a clue about those 😂 Thank for informing us on even more crochet knowledge! 💗💗
Hi Anonymous Amy! Thank you so much for adding this comment. Huh, I'm not entirely sure about the Roving. I saw it on a couple different charts so I decided to add it. Thanks for the heads up! 🤷♀️😊🧡🧶
Felting wool is a type of roving yarn, 5-6 mm where I‘m from. But there‘s also that ridiculous super-chunky, often-not-even-real Merino yarn for those hand-knit blankets, about 2 cm thick. Roving means that it was not spun, or very loosely, the fibers lie freely together. Some roving yarns have a synthetic thread that is then wrapped around the roving yarn, giving it some shape, but not much. The German word for those is ‚pearl yarn‘ since it looks like bumpy pearls around that thin thread.
Hi Tiffany, thank you for sharing your knowledge, I'm making a baby sweater right now with a 5 weight yarn. I'm using a size 6 hook, the pattern calls for a 4 weight yarn but I wanted to make it a bit bigger. Thank you for the info on this 🧶👍.
Great video!! Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video it really helped me understand the different yarns terminology and hook sizes. Have a great holiday!! 💚😊💚😊
But it's super difficult to find! At least for me. Besides clover I dont know a single one that exists out there. And (unpopular opinion alert) Clover isnt my favorite though I have it in 7mm just so I dont have a gap in my sizes
Brand new to your page ive watched 2 videos so far today lol and I must say I love this one in particular as I've always been confused about hooks and sizes so thank you this helps alot. Love it
Hello! I wanted to ask that, I have a 50% acryclic 50% cotton yarn and the pattern says crochet with 5 mm hook. But it is just too big for me, even that i cannot put my hook into stitches; it doesnt fit. I usually use 2mm or 3mm hook but when i use them for pattern it turns out so small. How can I crochet with 5mm hook, any tips?
Hi Nora! I would use the 9 mm crochet hook between any 6.5 mm or 10 mm crochet hook. It will provide you with looser stitches than the 6.5mm but slightly tighter stitches than the 10 mm. Great question! Thank you for asking! 😊🧡🧶
Just what I am looking for but how about those yarns that do not have suggested crochet hook size? The major issue I got RN since I just picked up this yarn not realizing that we'd need recommended crochet hooks...
Great question! It can be challenging when working with a yarn that does not have a label or does not have a recommended hook size on the label. But there is something you can do. Figure out the yarn's WPI or (wraps per inch). This will tell you what size the yarn is and then you can compare the yarn size to this video and the recommended crochet hook to use. 🤗 I actually have a video showing you how to figure out WPI right here: th-cam.com/video/Kx0vl3qHYw8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=64rliXRP618F21jp. As for the chart to reference, you can just google WPI chart and search images and you will find a bunch. 🤗💖🧶. I hope this helps!
all of the things you mentioned I don’t see on the manufactures yarn label. there is always the recommended size crochet/knitting needle size, however that is it.
True, what I mentioned is not all shown on the yarn label. And depending on different brands and fibers, you will want to utilize a different size hook to achieve a desired look. It's really all about what you are wanting as your outcome. This video was to provide a foundation baseline. But with everything, there's always exceptions. 😊
I’m new to the art. I’m finding the limiting factor to be my tension. The same row of single crochet stitches has both holes and knots. Mere stitches apart.
Hi Elaine! Oh gosh I am really all over the map when it comes to brands. I rely more on what I want the finished project to look like, the vibe and feel that I am looking for. Then I try to find a yarn that matches that. It's never really the same brand. 😊🧡🧶
@@elainerush6837 Scratchy yarns. Crystal from Bag-o-Day Crochet always tries this out by rubbing the yarn against the front of her neck, where a scarf would touch. I do it with the sensitive part of skin on the inside of my wrist, since I‘m one of those sweaty people, ugh. ^^ If you buy synthetic, at least make sure it will last. I prefer cotton, mercerized for pretty things and easier to work with, standard for comfy things with a slightly bigger hook size to reduce splitting.
Hi Sheryl! That is a great question. It stands for "Wraps Per Inch" . There are some places where they determine the size of yarn by how many times they can wrap it around a ruler in a one inch section. Pretty interesting don't you think? 😊🧡🧶
Why is there such a jump in hook sizes for size 5? Recommended is 6.5 mm b but options are either 6mm for tighter stitches or 10mm for looser stitches?! What happened to crochet hooks size 7mm, 8mm, and 9 mm?! And similar for size 6 yarn recommended is 10mm but 6.5mm for tighter stitch and 15mm for loose stitches. What about 12mm?
That is a very good question! From my experience the 7-9mm crochet hooks are more rarely used. Looking at many of the yarn labels, these hook sizes are most commonly recommended for the yarn thicknesses. But that does not mean we completely rule out the 7-9 mm crochet hooks. They do still work wonderfully and have a great purpose in some project types.
Great question! First convert what a 3ply and 4ply yarn is to weight, then this comparison will make more sense. 3pl = Size 1 weight yarn, 4ply = Size 2 weight yarn.
Oof, That's a bummer when the label doesn't give you much info. Try the WPI trick (wraps per inch). Wrap the yarn loosely on a crochet hook or pencil or something. Keep wrapping loosely until you can measure a 1 inch increment. Then count how many times you were able to wrap the yarn around. Take that number and look at the WPI chart and it will tell you approximately what size the yarn can be. I made a short video showing me demonstrating this and I added a WPI chart link in the description section of the video you can click on and print out. OR you can just google WPI charts, go to images and you'll see lots of options. Once you know approximately what size yarn you have you can then get an idea of the hook to pair with it. 😊❤️🧶
@@CrochetWithTiffany oké, I have sockyarn in front of me. 6 treats. But only knitting needle size and no crochet. Can you tell me with one I need? Is nmbr 3 oké? Or 3.5? Thank you
Oh! An 8ply is a 3 weight yarn or DK. It might be great for you to download a yarn sizing chart with all the different names for yarn so you know what size yarn is equivalent to a certain ply. I like this one if you would like to check it out. pin.it/2oLMzBf
Ah, the yarn labels I have read first show the knitting information and then the crochet information right after that. Perhaps the yarn you are using is different and does only specify for knitting. If so, check out my WPI video, it's super short, to figure out how to find the WPI of your yarn and then come back to this video and find what crochet hook would work best for that size yarn. 😊 WPI Video: th-cam.com/video/Kx0vl3qHYw8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lzRAcs9UU2j9RHfi
The different types of yarn and hook sizes has always been a mystery to me. Thanks for tutorial.
I’ve been crocheting for 12 years and it’s always a mystery with me for hook sizing lol. This has been the most helpful tutorial I’ve seen!
YAY! I'm thrilled my video was helpful! Thanks for watching! 🤗🧶💖
Girl! I need all the numbers in a worksheet to carry around with me! I've been dying for a cheat sheet that included all the variety names for sizes of each yarn.
I better get to writing :)
This is so helpful. I’ve often made a project and though my stitches were too big. I wish I would have seen this before them😄. Thank you
Thank you for your tutorial, I had to frog my project it was too loose, didn't like how it looked.
Tiffany, this was one of the most helpful tutorials I’ve ever watched! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your tutorial on this. I have been learning about yarn, but didn't know all the sizes. Plus whenever it is discussed to change hook size I wasn't sure why.
Now I do😊
Thank you so much Tiffany!
OMG yes! As someone from the UK who was struggling to decipher what a 4 and 5 weight equivalent was to follow a few projects I am so thankful! Tiffany you are amazing! You seem to cover all of the bases! Thank you so much! You've definitely gained a new subscriber in me and I can't wait to follow one of your tutorials now I understand what I'm using! 💜💛
Perfect video before i go shop for bigger hooks and yarn i think i need a 6.5, an 8/9 and a 10 i already have smaller hooks
This is an excellent description of hooks and yarns. Thank you! I did not see a "like" hand, but I really like this.
I'm so happy this video helped you out! 🤗
Good tips. My favorite hook is a 6.00 mm for my 4 weight yarn.
I use a 4mk
Thanks, for this information on these hook size this have been interesting to know about these hooks and yarn to use, I like what was said about the stuffing not showing.
Thanks for showing the samples that you crocheted.
I am always switching around my hooks to get things done
I'm a newbie to crocheting so this video will really help. Thanks!!
never heard of wpi. thanks for the great info.
OMG, this was super helpful. Thank you very much. I'm left handed and just started learning crochet. I'm still hassling with the basics😅
I’m so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching all the basics videos helping you to build a good knowledge and foundation of this craft. 😊🧶❤️
Thank you for your insight into these yarns and hook sizes.
Superb video....can you please post a video about how to assess the yardage required for any project...look forward to that video...thank very much.
You are fantastic - answered questions I have beening trying g to get answers to! Thank you so much
Another great and extremely useful video, it's good to be able to see all the recommendations/results side by side. Thanks xx
I'd just like to add that you can really use whatever size hook you'd like for your project. I've used a 5.5mm hook with a DK.. it gave me a lacey, drapey project. It's all up to you and what type of project you're making. honestly. One thing I did notice is that Tiffany, you said size 6 is know as "roving." Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I've always thought that roving was the TYPE of yarn, not the size. Some yarn is plied, some is chain spun, some is roving. There are others but I'm drawing a blank here. Your video is fantastic and very helpful, especially with those ply numbers because I never have a clue about those 😂 Thank for informing us on even more crochet knowledge! 💗💗
Hi Anonymous Amy! Thank you so much for adding this comment. Huh, I'm not entirely sure about the Roving. I saw it on a couple different charts so I decided to add it. Thanks for the heads up! 🤷♀️😊🧡🧶
Felting wool is a type of roving yarn, 5-6 mm where I‘m from. But there‘s also that ridiculous super-chunky, often-not-even-real Merino yarn for those hand-knit blankets, about 2 cm thick. Roving means that it was not spun, or very loosely, the fibers lie freely together. Some roving yarns have a synthetic thread that is then wrapped around the roving yarn, giving it some shape, but not much. The German word for those is ‚pearl yarn‘ since it looks like bumpy pearls around that thin thread.
Thank you for sharing. That was very helpful. Have a Blessed Easter weekend. 🎚🐇
Thank you so much for this video. I'm fairly new to crocheting so I'm still learning a lot of things.
Awesome! Excited for you to start crocheting. This video will be great for you to reference as you continue your crochet journey. 😊🧡🧶
Thank you for this, I always get confused about this. Very helpful
Incredibly helpful! Thank you!
Very well explained. Thankyou😊
Great tips, as sometimes I wonder if we could use a larger or smaller. thank you for the info.
Very helpful information
Very clear and fun to watch
Thank you for sharing this with us
Hi Tiffany, thank you for sharing your knowledge, I'm making a baby sweater right now with a 5 weight yarn. I'm using a size 6 hook, the pattern calls for a 4 weight yarn but I wanted to make it a bit bigger. Thank you for the info on this 🧶👍.
Very helpful info. Thanks so much. Happy Easter 🐣
Thank you Tiffany! Happy Easter!
Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend!
I have an 8 ply 100% acrylic yarn. What hook size to use?
You are a very good. Tiffany.
Thank you so much Soon Zach! 🥰
Those were good tips. Thank you.
Thanks for the information it's really very useful
Hello and thank you. Yes they were helpful. These tips I mean.😊🧶
I Karla! I am so glad that this video was helpful! Thank you so much for watching! 😊🧡🧶
Thank you so much for this very helpful video. 👏👏👏🌺
I'm so glad this video was helpful! Thank you for the feedback Damaris! And thank you for watching. 😊🧡🧶
Yes Thank You
GREAT tutorial!! 🧶🥰🐞😍🧶
This is great info. Thank you!!
Great video. I find foreign yarns sometimes so the “other” names are helpful. Also is there a pattern for that basket on your floor?
Très instructif. Merci ❤
You are MOST welcome. 😊❤️🧶
A useful video/information!!! Thankyou!!!
Thank you. The basket you have on the right or your left. Do you have tge pattern
Hi Barbara! Yes! I believe you are looking at the Boho Basket! Enjoy! 😊🧶🧡
This video is very helpful. Thank you Tiffany!!
Very informative thanks! Much Love ❤️
Good one! Thank you.
Great video!! Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video it really helped me understand the different yarns terminology and hook sizes. Have a great holiday!! 💚😊💚😊
The size 7 hook is an unsung hero. It is sometimes referred to as G+. I really like it and use it often.
But it's super difficult to find! At least for me. Besides clover I dont know a single one that exists out there.
And (unpopular opinion alert) Clover isnt my favorite though I have it in 7mm just so I dont have a gap in my sizes
Wonderful!! Great video! Thank you! You are adorable..... I'm running out to get my haircut just like yours right now 🤣😂🤣! Kidding....not kidding!
Great information! Thank you!
Thank you for advice much appreciated
Great video. Thanks 😊
Great tutorial!
Very informative! Thanks for sharing!
really needed this; information, thank you so much.
Brand new to your page ive watched 2 videos so far today lol and I must say I love this one in particular as I've always been confused about hooks and sizes so thank you this helps alot. Love it
Very helpful thank you.
Nice short video... thanks
You are always so informative. I love your videos!
Hi Jo! Thank you so much! My goal is to help make crochet as easy as possible. 😊🧡🧶
Thank you Tiffany. The video was heñpful tpdar😅
I'm so glad!
Tnx very much. This is so helpful...
Great advise, thanks for the share
Thank you so very much for this information, it has helped me a lot 🤗🇬🇧
You are most welcome Linda! Thank you so much for watching! 😊🧡🧶
Hello! I wanted to ask that, I have a 50% acryclic 50% cotton yarn and the pattern says crochet with 5 mm hook. But it is just too big for me, even that i cannot put my hook into stitches; it doesnt fit. I usually use 2mm or 3mm hook but when i use them for pattern it turns out so small. How can I crochet with 5mm hook, any tips?
Thank you!!! Just wgat I needed!!!
This was very informative! Thank you 😊
Thank you
Hi so when do you use a 9mm ?Nora thank you
Hi Nora! I would use the 9 mm crochet hook between any 6.5 mm or 10 mm crochet hook. It will provide you with looser stitches than the 6.5mm but slightly tighter stitches than the 10 mm. Great question! Thank you for asking! 😊🧡🧶
Love love your videos!!🤗🥰
Thanks so much
Great job Tiffany. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you this was helpful🐰🐰
Omg this is so helpful thank you so much x
This is really helpful
Helpful hint, thanks
Hi Negrie! You are most welcome! Thank you so much for watching! 😊🧡🧶
This helps so much. Thank you
Thanks for taking time to do all those swatches. It was extremely helpful to actually see the differences.
You are most welcome Molly! I knew adding that detail would help tremendously as a visual aid. So glad it worked. 😊🧶❤️
Just what I am looking for but how about those yarns that do not have suggested crochet hook size? The major issue I got RN since I just picked up this yarn not realizing that we'd need recommended crochet hooks...
Great question! It can be challenging when working with a yarn that does not have a label or does not have a recommended hook size on the label. But there is something you can do. Figure out the yarn's WPI or (wraps per inch). This will tell you what size the yarn is and then you can compare the yarn size to this video and the recommended crochet hook to use. 🤗 I actually have a video showing you how to figure out WPI right here: th-cam.com/video/Kx0vl3qHYw8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=64rliXRP618F21jp. As for the chart to reference, you can just google WPI chart and search images and you will find a bunch. 🤗💖🧶. I hope this helps!
all of the things you mentioned I don’t see on the manufactures yarn label. there is always the recommended size crochet/knitting needle size, however that is it.
True, what I mentioned is not all shown on the yarn label. And depending on different brands and fibers, you will want to utilize a different size hook to achieve a desired look. It's really all about what you are wanting as your outcome. This video was to provide a foundation baseline. But with everything, there's always exceptions. 😊
I’m new to the art. I’m finding the limiting factor to be my tension. The same row of single crochet stitches has both holes and knots. Mere stitches apart.
Hi Tiffany
Can you help with a tutorial about cotton summer yarn for babies???
Thank
Hi Sandra! Email me your thoughts and questions and I will see what I can do! Email: crochetwithTiffanyHansen@gmail.com 😊🧡🧶
What brand yarn do you recommend
Hi Elaine! Oh gosh I am really all over the map when it comes to brands. I rely more on what I want the finished project to look like, the vibe and feel that I am looking for. Then I try to find a yarn that matches that. It's never really the same brand. 😊🧡🧶
@@CrochetWithTiffany are there yarns that you suggest not using?
@@elainerush6837 Scratchy yarns. Crystal from Bag-o-Day Crochet always tries this out by rubbing the yarn against the front of her neck, where a scarf would touch. I do it with the sensitive part of skin on the inside of my wrist, since I‘m one of those sweaty people, ugh. ^^
If you buy synthetic, at least make sure it will last. I prefer cotton, mercerized for pretty things and easier to work with, standard for comfy things with a slightly bigger hook size to reduce splitting.
i want to make a simple T-SHIRT OR VEST
those are nice wood crochet hooks, where can I get them?
Thanks! I got mine off Amazon.com 😊❤️🧶
What does a wpi mean?
Hi Sheryl! That is a great question. It stands for "Wraps Per Inch" . There are some places where they determine the size of yarn by how many times they can wrap it around a ruler in a one inch section. Pretty interesting don't you think? 😊🧡🧶
@@CrochetWithTiffany Thank You I did not know. You teach us so well.
@@CrochetWithTiffany that is extremely interesting actually
Thank you so much, could you provide a printable sheet for all this great information ?
Thank you again
OOOhhh, great idea on the printable sheet! I'll see what I can do about creating an organized PDF. 🤗💖🧶
It depends on the gauge and feel you wish. It's whatever you wish to use.
100% 😊🧡🧶
Why is there such a jump in hook sizes for size 5? Recommended is 6.5 mm b but options are either 6mm for tighter stitches or 10mm for looser stitches?! What happened to crochet hooks size 7mm, 8mm, and 9 mm?!
And similar for size 6 yarn recommended is 10mm but 6.5mm for tighter stitch and 15mm for loose stitches. What about 12mm?
That is a very good question! From my experience the 7-9mm crochet hooks are more rarely used. Looking at many of the yarn labels, these hook sizes are most commonly recommended for the yarn thicknesses. But that does not mean we completely rule out the 7-9 mm crochet hooks. They do still work wonderfully and have a great purpose in some project types.
Could you plse tell me why is there no 4.75 crochet hook? No one seems to know the correct answer. Thank you so much
Hi Jannette! Actually there is no 4.75mm crochet hook. I have seen 4.00, 4.25, and 4.50mm. Then it goes straight to 5.00mm. I hope this helps! 😊🧶🧡
What about 3 ply or 4 ply ?
Great question! First convert what a 3ply and 4ply yarn is to weight, then this comparison will make more sense. 3pl = Size 1 weight yarn, 4ply = Size 2 weight yarn.
2.20 Australian 14grm wool no size on label
Oof, That's a bummer when the label doesn't give you much info. Try the WPI trick (wraps per inch). Wrap the yarn loosely on a crochet hook or pencil or something. Keep wrapping loosely until you can measure a 1 inch increment. Then count how many times you were able to wrap the yarn around. Take that number and look at the WPI chart and it will tell you approximately what size the yarn can be. I made a short video showing me demonstrating this and I added a WPI chart link in the description section of the video you can click on and print out. OR you can just google WPI charts, go to images and you'll see lots of options. Once you know approximately what size yarn you have you can then get an idea of the hook to pair with it. 😊❤️🧶
All of my Mexican friends use the same tiny hook (size 0 is huge for them) so their gauge is based on tension.
How interesting! I am fascinated by the different ways people, cultures, regions can do things. It's fun to learn and helps us grow. 🤗💖🧶
😊
What does ply mean?
You know when you look at yarn and you see multiple strands twisted together? Each one of those strands is a ply 😊
@@CrochetWithTiffany oké, I have sockyarn in front of me. 6 treats. But only knitting needle size and no crochet. Can you tell me with one I need? Is nmbr 3 oké? Or 3.5? Thank you
You never mention what size crochet hook for 8ply i always use 8ply and the hook i use 3.50
Oh! An 8ply is a 3 weight yarn or DK. It might be great for you to download a yarn sizing chart with all the different names for yarn so you know what size yarn is equivalent to a certain ply. I like this one if you would like to check it out. pin.it/2oLMzBf
🙃🥰
my yarn only says knitting needle stuff-
Ah, the yarn labels I have read first show the knitting information and then the crochet information right after that. Perhaps the yarn you are using is different and does only specify for knitting. If so, check out my WPI video, it's super short, to figure out how to find the WPI of your yarn and then come back to this video and find what crochet hook would work best for that size yarn. 😊 WPI Video: th-cam.com/video/Kx0vl3qHYw8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lzRAcs9UU2j9RHfi