This is what determines the size of your crochet stitch, and it is the part that the measurement for the hook size is taken from. They are more common on the straighter hooks without a large handle. You typically find a thumb rest on a plastic hook and oftentimes an aluminum hook. A lot of times you will find the hook size on the thumb rest, but some hooks, such as an ergonomic hook, won’t have a traditional thumb rest. Most crochet hooks will have a thumb rest, where you place your thumb on the hook. Some people use the knife grip and some use the pencil grip, and the way you hold your hook can make a big difference in determining the style you prefer. Everyone holds their hook just a bit differently, so what works for one person might not feel good to you. I have a ton of different hooks I’ve picked up over the years, and I tend to reach for whatever is closest.Ĭhose a handle that is comfortable to you, that feels good in your hand and is easy to work with. I have hooks that I prefer, such as a hook with an ergonomic handle, but I am not that picky when it comes to my handles. There are many types of crochet hook handles and there isn’t really one better than the other – it’s all personal preference. Here are the five parts of a crochet hook: Let’s take a look at each of these parts in turn. No matter what type of hook you are using, whether an ergonomic crochet hook, a Tunisian hook, or simply a plain aluminum crochet hook, they all have the same parts. I would recommend starting off with worsted weight or bulky yarn until you get the hang of it, then you can move on to whatever weight yarn your project requires. Sometimes people will call a hook a crochet needle. To start you really need two things: a hook and some yarn. In the weeks to come I hope to publish more information for beginners as more seasoned crocheters. When crocheting you have to know what you are looking at, especially on the ends. In knitting it is easy to see how many stitches you are working with just by counting the stitches on your needles. I think I had someone show me at least two times before that, but since I couldn’t see the stitches my projects turned into triangles or were uneven and I gave up. I remember thinking “what stitches? I don’t see anything that looks like V’s!” I had knitted for about four years before it finally clicked for me. It took me quite a few tries to get the hang of crochet, so don’t get discouraged, especially if you are a knitter first.įor whatever reason I could not see the stitches when I started. I started with a loaned hook and one skein of yarn. When starting to crochet you really don’t need many things to get going. Join my Facebook group (lots of awesome crochet talk there)Īlso, you can find me on Ravelry or join more than 22K subscribers on YouTube. Instagram (get sneak peeks of what’s coming up!)įollow me on Pinterest (I pin tons of free patterns to my boards!) I would love for you to come follow me on Final Thoughts on the Best Crochet Hooks for Beginners.What crochet hooks are best? Recommended Hooks and Hook Sets.So what kind of crochet hooks are best for beginners?.Fingering (Super Fine, Sock, Weight #1).All About Crochet Hooks (Ultimate Guide).
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