How to Choose the perfect Crochet Hook for Beginners [Step-by-Step Guide]

Basic Beginner Series: Step 3

After learning about crochet yarn, the next thing we need to know is crochet hook. Which crochet hook to buy, which is best crochet hook for beginners, should we buy just one hook or a whole set? Crochet hooks come in many types. Choosing a crochet hook for beginners is a difficult task . Here you will find a step-by-step breakdown to help beginners choose the perfect crochet hook.

First, we will learn what a crochet hook is. A crochet hook is a pointed tool that we use to pull the yarn. It is available in different sizes and materials. It is very important to have the right crochet hook for beginners so that they can learn correctly.

There are 5 parts of a crochet hook-

• 1.Point (or Tip/Head): This is the head of the hook with which we make stitches.
• 2.Throat/Neck: Yarn passes through this and hooks are controlled.
• 3.Shaft: This is the part below the neck. It is thick or thin depending on the size of the hook.
• 4.Thumb Rest/Grip: You place your thumb on this to hold the hook steadily.
• 5. Handle: This is the area where you hold the hook with your fingers.

For those new to the craft, picking the right crochet hook for beginners might seem a little tricky. Let’s make it simple. Crochet hooks can be divided into 2 categories –

• 1. Based on style.
• 2. Based on materials

There are 2 types of hooks-

• Tapered
• Inline

Tapered crochet hooks for beginners are perfect because they allow you to learn to make smooth, fast stitches and are cost effective. Also, inline hooks are for perfectionist crocheters. Their stitches are more defined.

What material should I choose a crochet hook from? Crochet hooks are available in many different materials –

• 1. Aluminum hooks- easy, cost effective and beginners friendly
• 2. Plastic hooks- easy, light weight.
• 3. Wood- it makes the yarn slide less.
• 4. Steel – These mainly come in four sizes.

Which material you use is your choice but aluminium crochet hook for beginners is best as it is light weight and the yarn glides easily.

Hooks with ergonomic handles are a game-changer in the world of crochet hooks for beginners. If you have hand pain or you crochet for a long time, try ergonomic grips.

One crochet hook for beginners is enough to get started. You can get a 5.00 mm hook. Once you have learned the basic stitches, you have to choose the hook according to your project.

Crochet hooks sizes come in different systems-

• 1. US like H- 8
• 2. Metrics 5mm
• 3. UK sizes

You have been given a chart here. You can choose your crochet hook according to the size available in your country.

Friends, you must have got an idea of what kind of hook you should buy. Choose your favorite hook and start your crochet journey.

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Also tell me in the comments which hook you bought and from where. Best of luck to you from my side for starting your crochet journey…

Happy crocheting…