crochet hook

Looping needle alternative

A crochet hook is a slender tool with a hook at one end, used to pull yarn or thread through loops to create crocheted fabric.

Hooks come in various sizes to accommodate different yarn weights: I need a larger crochet hook for this chunky wool.

tool

aluminum

Element thirteen

ergonomic · inline · tapered · grip · handle · thumb rest · shaft · point · gauge · size

technique

chain

Linked segments forming length

popcorn · cluster · shell · picot · loop · tension · gauge · frogging · blocking · joining

yarn

wool

Sheared animal fiber

  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
  • alpacaFleece-producing Andean camelid

silk · mohair · cashmere · bamboo · chenille · merino · angora · worsted · bulky · fingering

projects

afghan

Decorative knitted blanket

scarf · shawl · sweater · beanie · gloves · booties · coaster · placemat · bag · pouf

Categories
Opposites
yarn craft tool type

crochet hookknitting needles

Tools for looping yarn

knitting needle · sewing needle · tapestry needle · loom · embroidery needle

Family

hook, hooked, crook, hooking, unhook, crochet, fishhook, crocheting, crocheted

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G