Monday, May 13, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
When a G is not a G
Seasoned Crocheters are usually aware that different companies have different millimeter sized hooks even if the letter naming convention may be the same as other companies. But for the beginner, it can be a little frustrating.
When I teach my beginners I tell them to strive for consistency and worry about matching a gauge later. Once you are able to crochet evenly then start measuring your swatches for their stitch count and change your needle accordingly to match what the pattern is asking for. You may not think that a 1/2 millimeter makes that much of a difference but multiply that by a few 100 and it could mean a lot.
Here is a chart with some of the popular brands and which sizes they sell.
Bottom line: Go by the mm size and not the letter for best results when matching what a pattern asks for and always make a new gauge swatch each time you make a project.
When I teach my beginners I tell them to strive for consistency and worry about matching a gauge later. Once you are able to crochet evenly then start measuring your swatches for their stitch count and change your needle accordingly to match what the pattern is asking for. You may not think that a 1/2 millimeter makes that much of a difference but multiply that by a few 100 and it could mean a lot.
Here is a chart with some of the popular brands and which sizes they sell.
Bottom line: Go by the mm size and not the letter for best results when matching what a pattern asks for and always make a new gauge swatch each time you make a project.
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