I'm a beginner crocheter, what size needle should I start out with?

Question

I have a small one, It is a size 0. I'm having a REALLY hard time using it. Would a bigger one work? HELP! Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi:

I'm a beginning crocheter myself, I find a Number 6 hook works the best for me but I think # 5 will work for you but I bought a whole set of Crochet hooks from Wal-mart for 5 to 10 bucks I would recommend you do that and try all of them and see with one work best for you. Also get a yarn basket, crochet stitch markers, hook counters, a small notebook or memo pad { so you can make any note or corrections in your pattern as well as writting down where you left off at} if you got a copy machine it the best tool so you can mark off what you did on the copy of the pattern intead of marking the book up. You will need a quite place and time to do this.

For your next project, make the following from this website:

http://crochetcafepatterns.blogspot.com/2005/05/crochet-hook-caddy.html

It a good thing to have and it easy to make

Here are some crochet websites and books that might interest you:

Here some books available at any library or bookstore:

One Skein Knitting: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet
by Leigh Radford, John Mulligan (Photographer)

Crocheting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing Company, Fabbri Editori

Crocheting for Dummies
by Susan Brittain, Karen Manthey, Karen Manthey

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match
by Jan Eaton

The Crochet Stitch Bible
by Betty Barnden

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crocheting Illustrated
by Barbara Breiter, Gail Diven

Donna Kooler's Crocheted Afghans
by Donna Kooler

Herrschner's Blue Ribbon Afghans
by Oxmoor House, Janica Lynn York

The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level
by Reader's Digest Editors (Editor), Reader's Digest Editors

100 Afghans to Knit and Crochet
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

100 Crochet Projects
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

Geometrics: A New Way to Crochet
by Ruthie Marks, Ruthie Marks (Editor)

Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting
by maranGraphics Development Group, MaranGraphics Development Group Staff

Crocheting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing Company, Fabbri Editori

Dream Toys: A Collection of Knit and Crochet Fantastical Toys
by Claire Garland, John Garland (Photographer)

From Needles to Hook: Complete Guide to Converting Knit Patterns to Crochet
by Donna Scott

Cool Crochet
by Melissa Leapman, Joe VanDeHatert (Photographer)

Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang
by Amy Swenson

Candy Blankies: Cuddly Crochet for Babies and Toddlers
by Candi Jensen

100 Crochet Projects
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

Learning to Crochet
by BarCharts Inc (Manufactured by), Kaaren Ashley


The Easy Learn to Crochet in Just One Day
by Bobbie Matela

Crochet Your Way
by Gloria Tracy, Susan Levin, Susan Levin - a excellent book on the subject.

Learn to Crochet
by Sue Whiting

Learn to Crochet
by Sally Harding (Editor), John Heseltine (Photographer)

Basic Crocheting
by Sharon Hernes Hernes Silverman, Sharon Hermes Silverman, Annie Modesitt, Marjorie Leggitt (Illustrator), Marjorie Leggitt (Illustrator)

The Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Creating Unique Fashions and Accessories

Crochet Basics: All You Need to Know to Create Beautiful Crocheted Garments
by Jan Eaton

Knitter's Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency
by Lena Maikon

The Crochet Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face: Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask
by Edie Eckman

300 Crochet Stitches: Includes Basic Stitaches, Lace Patterns, Motifs, Filet, Clusters, Shells, Bobbles, Loops, Vol. 6
by Staff of Collins and Brown Limited

Lion Brand Yarn: Just Gifts: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet
by Shannon Okey (Editor), Shannon Okey (Editor)

220 More Crochet Stitches, Vol. 7
by Collins & Brown Ltd (Manufactured by)

Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting
by maranGraphics Development Group, MaranGraphics Development Group Staff

Crochet (Portable Crafter Series)
by Carolyn Christmas

For websites:

http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Crochet

http://sweaterbabe.com/ctips.htm

http://www.roxycraft.com/learntocrochet....

http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/350....

http://members.aol.com/crochetwithdee/ty...

http://www.geocities.com/snowymts.geo/gr...

http://www.learn-crochet-now.com/catalog...

http://www.geocities.com/snowymts.geo/cr...

http://crochet.about.com

http://crochet.about.com/library/blbegin...

http://www.bernat.com/learntocrochet.php...

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_...

http://www.learntoknit.com/

http://www.crochetcabana.com/

http://www.crochet-made-easy.com/......

http://www.freecraftunlimited.com/croche... - a good website

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/dir...

http://www.crochetdesigns.com/patterns/s...

http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?ca...

http://www.bsu.edu/web/jmsutton2/cr/cr/p...

http://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/freepa...

https://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/defau...


http://www.allfreecrafts.com/charity-cra...

http://www.knitwhits.com/

http://www.interweave.com/knit/projects/...

http://www.lovinghugsfamily.com/patterns...

http://www.bernat.com/whatsnew.php...

http://www.hookmeupcrochet.com/create/pa...

http://home.swbell.net/amjack/

http://www.shadylane.com/

http://www.monstercrochet.com/patterns.h...

http://www.crochetkim.com/

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/...

http://www.dovetaildesigns.com/...

http://home.att.net/~shannonms/pages/pat...

http://barbscraftbooks.tripod.com/barbsc...

http://www.freecrochetlibrary.org/...

http://www.smartcrochet.com/

http://marniemaclean.com/patterns/index....

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/produ...

http://cache.lionbrand.com/content-croch...

http://www.cm-crafts.com/cmcraftscrochet...

http://www.crochet.com/freepatterns/free...

http://www.vintage-crochet-patterns.com/...

http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Crochet



Good luck and my best wishes to you on this.

Answer 2

You did not say if you were crocheting with yarn {suggest 4 ply yarn and size G needle] or thread [ suggest size 20 thread and size 7 needle]. Big difference.

Answer 3

Look on the yarn wrapper and it will tell you what size hook (not needle) it recommends. If you are following a pattern, it should tell you. I think a size 5/F or 6/G would be a lot easier for a beginner.

Answer 4

A bigger one would help you a lot. Also, use a smooth yarn that doesn't splinter or make fake loops like fun fur does.

Find a nice beginner pattern and use the exact yarn and needle it calls for. As long as it's labeled for beginners, it will be fine.
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Answer 5

The yarn you are working with will print the needle size and gauge on its lable...