Crochet Glossary
Crochet Hook: meaning and how to work it
The crochet tool, a shaft with a hook at the tip. Sizes are given in millimetres, such as 2.5 mm, matching the shaft diameter. The thicker the yarn, the bigger the hook.
How to work it
- Beginners should pick a 4–5 mm hook with 8-ply yarn so the stitches are easy to see.
- For amigurumi, go 0.5–1 mm smaller than the yarn label suggests for tight stitches.
- Rubber or ergonomic handles are more comfortable for long sessions.
- Hold the hook like a pencil or like a knife. Both are correct, so use whichever feels better.