Comprehensive Crochet Reference: Hook Conversion, Yarn Types, Gauge, and Symbol Guide for USA and UK Terms

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#Lace-weiglt Light Fingering TypesofYarn inCategory 10-count crochetSuper Fine Sock, Fingering,Fine-DK, LightMedium Worsted, Afghan,Bulky Chunky, Craft,SuperBullky Bulky,UK US mm10ply,worsted,afghan,aran heavyworsted,
POCKETthreadBabySport, BabyWorstedAranRugRoving
142
13 B2 .25
Ply(in General) WrapsperInch(WPI)Cobweb1ply 2ply 24+3-4ply 19-225ply 12-14 15-188ply10ply 9-11 7-811-12ply12ply12 C.75roving
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6orlessD 3.25
NOTESKnit Needle- Recommended Metricsize mm1.5-2.252.25-3.25 mm3.25-3.75 mm mm3.75-4.54.5-5.55.5- 8mm+E 3.512ply, bulky, 5 5
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#Knit Gauge- 33-40 Stockinette in4inches sts27-32 sts23-26 sts21-24 stmm 16-20 sts12-15 sts6-11 stsH 5sport fingering lace,
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CROCHETCrochetHook 0.6-1.4 RecommendedMetricSize mm Crochet Gauge- 32-422.25-3.5 mm 21-323.5-4.5 mm 16-204.5-5.5 mm 12-175.5-6.5 mm 11-146-59 mm 8-119mm+ 5-9 DO sts
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DCstitchesover4inchsts 8/0 (3.1mm)sts 8/0(3.1mm)sts sts 6/0 (4mm)sts 5/0 5/0(4.5mm)sts 2/0(6mm)000 P/QM/N 10
Bead Size(seed bead) 6/0 (4mm)(pony bead) (4.5mm) 3/0(5.5mm),lightworsted, needle baby, sport, 12.7 5 M 2
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STEEL CROCHET HOOK CONVERSION CHART

USAEnglishMetric
3.50mm
3.25mm
13/03.00mm
22.75mm
2/02.5mm
2.25mm
41/0
512.00mm
61 1/2 2
71.75mm
82 1/21.50mm
931.25mm
103 1/2
114 4 1/21.00mm
1250.75mm
135 1/2
1490.60m

UK terms tend to refer to the number of stitches on the hook just after picking up a stitch. (or the number of foundation chain skipped for the height)

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USA double is the same, but the count is on the hook going through TWICE

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COMMON CROCHET SYMBOLS (US TERMS)

LACE Lace-weight Light FingeringSUPER FINE Super Fine Sock,FINE Fine-LIGHT DK,MEDIUM Medium Worsted,BULKY Bulky Chunky,SUPERBULKY SuperBullky
TypesofYarnin Category10-countcrochet thread Cobweb1plyFingering, BabySport, BabyLight WorstedAfghan, AranCraft, RugBullky, Roving
Ply(in General) WrapsperInch(WPI)2ply3-4ply 19-225ply 15-18Sply 12-1410ply 9-1111-12ply 7-812ply 6or less
24+2.25-3.253.75-4.5455.55.5-8
Knit Needle- Recommended Metricsize Knit Gauge-1.5-2.25 mm 33-40mm 27-323.25-3.75 mm 23-26mm 21-24mm 1620mm 12-158mm+ 6-11
Stockinettein4inches CrochetHook-sts 0.6-1.4sts 2.25-3.5sts 3.5-4.5st 4.5-5.5sts 5.5-6.5sts 6.5-9sts
Recommended MetricSize Crochet Gauge-mm 32-42mm 21-32mm 16-20mm 12-17mm 11-14mm 8-119mm+ 5-9
DCstitchesover4inch Bead Sizests 8/0 (3.1mm) (seed bead)sts 8/0 (3.1mm) 6/0 (4mm)sts 6/0(4mm) (pony bead)sts 5/0 (4.5mm)sts 5/0 (4.5mm) 3/0 (5.5mm)sts 2/0(6mm) 1/0 (6.5mm)sts 10mmand larger

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UKUS
142
13B2.25
12c2.75
B
10D3.25
9E3.5
9F3.75
8G
74.5
6H
5I5.5
6
BK6.5
27
L
00M/N9
000P/Q10
12.7
S15

一2 USA terms tend to refer to the number of times you pull the hook through after picking up a stitch. UK terms tend to refer to the number of stitches on the hook just after picking up a stitch. (or the number of foundation chain skipped for the height)

Pattern illustration

Pattern illustration

USA double is the same, but the count is on the hook going through TWICE

Pattern illustration

STEEL CROCHET HOOK CONVERSION CHART

USAEnglishMetric
03.50mm
3.25mm
3/03.00mm
2.75mm
2/02.5mm
2.25mm
3 41/0
12.00mm
5 61 1/2
721.75mm
82 1/21.50mm
31.25mm
9 103 1/2 41.00mm
114 1/2
1250.75mm
135 1/2
1460.60m

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