Japanese Crochet Hook Conversion Chart

The usual rule of thumb is the bigger or thicker the yarn the bigger size hook you will need.

Japanese crochet hook conversion chart. Crochet hook sizes chart crochet stitches chart crochet basics crochet patterns size chart puff stitch crochet tunisian crochet free crochet diy crafts crochet japanese crochet hook chart. B 1 or 2 steel 2 25 mm. Here s a smaller version of the chart which you are welcome to pin on pinterest etc. Jpn standard hook size 号 us standard hook equivalent.

Hook sizes are measured in millimeters and are available from as small as 2 mm to 20 mm or bigger. This crochet hook conversion chart covers crochet hook sizes for the u s u k. Both needle and hook chart conversions are listed below. Crochet hook conversion chart.

Japanese needle sizes do not always have an exact equivalent in standard us sizes in which case the closest size is listed. I am constantly double checking the conversion between japan and us crochet hook sizing. A crochet hook conversion chart is really handy for checking you ve got the right hook for your next project and for not getting in a muddle as i did. 2 75 or 3 25 mm.

Knitting needle and tunisian crochet hook sizes standard. 2 25 or 2 75 mm. The measurements are metric. The metric sizing is generally what i refer to here in australia and so i have placed aus nz in the metric hook size column.

Japanese needles are not metric they are a whole different thing altogether. Here is a great chart for some of the basic terms translated along with some wonderful tips for reading the chart. A jpn 6 needle 3 9 mm a jpn 6 0 hook 3 5 mm and a jpn lace 6 hook 1 00 mm. A 0 or 4 steel 2 0 mm.

Us and metric crochet hook sizes. My favorite crochet hooks are clover aluminums and hamanaka hooks. Apr 17 2012 crochet hook sizes knitting needle sizes yarn weight crochet abbreviations please click on the charts to see an enlarged version. In each country crochet hooks can differ in size and that is why there is a need for this crochet hook conversion chart.

E 4 or 00 steel 3 5 mm. I finally broke down and made a chart for myself. Should help a lot with those japanese crochet books i keep buying. So here it is your crochet hooks us uk japan conversion chart.

The diameter of a hook shaft determines the size of the hook and the size of the stitches that are made. Here are charts for the needle and hook sizes. It s been a big hit but i actually received several emails in email and some social media forums asking me to make one for knitting. Click here to download a pdf of the chart.

Crochet hook size. Hook sizes e crochet hook conversion. I use this conversion app for my iphone.