[Nfb-krafters-korner] determining crochet hook sizes

[Zimmer, Cindy]

You can purchase a needle size chart or make one.  

If you have an older hook, a handmade hook or perhaps a hook from a lesser-known company (that may not always write the size on the hook), then you're going to need a way to know what size it is.  Meet Mr. Gauge... he's your friend! Many people think that needle gauges are just for knitters (including, apparently, Susan Bates- the maker of this gauge- since it's called 'knit-check'), but it's not true! A gauge will tell you what size your hook is!
 

First, look at your crochet hook. The part you want to measure is what's called the 'shaft', and it's the part below the hook that's a plain cylinder. Don't measure the very skinny part right below the hook (this is called the throat), because then you won't get an accurate size.
 

Now that you know what part of the hook to measure, stick it in each hole of the gauge! If your hook doesn't fit into the hole, then that's not the right one. You're looking for the hole that is exactly the same size as the shaft of your hook.  There's no extra wiggle room!
 
So, there you have it! If you've got any mysterious hooks, grab a gauge and you'll know what size they are.

Now if you have a "Mr. Guage, then you can Braille it or mark it with permanent marker that you are able to see.  If it will not fit on the actual card, just Braille a card starting from one side or the other with the information on it.  Cards may be different so you might need a reader the first time, but then you will have it ready to go anytime you need it.

Cindy Z.


-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Tucker via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 6:34 PM
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] determining crochet hook sizes

If there is no one sighted with you at home or wher ever, how do you determine the size of hooks?  thanks.



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