And that is why I dedicate one hook to one project and see it through… I take notes as to what hook goes with what project.

@roxirossetti6250

3 ай бұрын

definitely a best practice!

@DreamingOfUnicorns

3 ай бұрын

Great practice and one I will adopt. Thanks!

@suesheehan5958

3 ай бұрын

It would be nice to think that if you did want to change to another, more comfortable, hook especially for a large project that you could do that without disappointment... in a perfect world I suppose.

@ali_b_lush2

3 ай бұрын

Same. When the hook disappears, I go crazy. 😂

@barbaracabrera207

3 ай бұрын

Yes, me too! I always measure my hooks. TFS! Austin TX USA

I am almost 70 years old and I learned to crochet when I was around 7 or 8 from my grandmother. I have her hooks and still use them to this day. They have letters on them, no numbers. They are all either Boye or Susan Bates. I have never found a need to replace them as they still work! LOL. I was taught to use the same hook for the whole project unless told to change it within the pattern. I do that. I think that was probably the best advice I ever got about crochet! I have made and sold many afghans and other projects in all these years. Enjoy your crochet journey and dont stress about the small stuff. And it is ALL small stuff especially hook sizes. just do as grandma said and use the same hook throughout the project! When getting new hooks I recommend making a swatch with the yarn you plan to use and measure it to determine the size you want your project to be. Enjoy!

@africannelle

3 ай бұрын

I did not receive any advice but I also use the same hook for a project, for me that make totally sens, unless you loose your hook their is no need to change it. to be honest I was wondering why making twenty minutes video to talk about "hook scandal"... I was not brave enough to watch till the end 🙈

@suzannelaing2968

3 ай бұрын

The letters are the traditional US sizes. Most places seem to use millimetre sizes now.

@rosertaylor6139

3 ай бұрын

I'm also nearly 70, learnt to knit & crochet at age 4/5 & am using the same old needles & hooks mum used. I have a gauge to measure them & they are all correct.

@anndennis7163

3 ай бұрын

@@rosertaylor6139 I would be using my first set of Susan Bates hooks but I had children then grand children and now nanny a toddler and they all have gotten ahold of my hooks and lost them. The last one is lying under my charges back porch as it fell through the floor boards when she was teasing me and dropped just exactly right.

@Sweetrose333

3 ай бұрын

I’m 71 and also learned to crochet at about 8 years old. ❤ Can’t imagine sitting down without a crochet hook in my hand and a project in my lap 😊💜💜

IM SO GLAD SOMEONE FINALLY NOTICED THIS. I thought i was going insane

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

You're not!! Or maybe we're both insane?!?!

@Cubirion

3 ай бұрын

@@URBANFARMBOYS lol maybe 😂

@christywestbrook6580

3 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to have found your channel and rant today. I'm hooked on clover! ❤ The raised label on the "grip" part of the metal hooks were uncomfortable. Blister before end of an afghan, yikes! Thank you for saying it out loud.

@lesleyjamieson7319

3 ай бұрын

My first clover hook arrived this morning and I realised the second I picked it up that it's a different size from my other unbranded hook that should be the same size. I had been thinking that my project was looser than the images of the example. I'll need to keep on with my other hook until my next project. I've only just discovered your channel and my sense of humour has found your video a real treat. Can't wait to watch more. Lots of love from blustery Scotland. X

@jessw8293

3 ай бұрын

Same!! No one believed me

There are little cards with holes that allow you to insert your hook to verify your hook size. It’s handy for older hooks too where the number may have worn off through use. This tool is available at Michael’s, Joann’s etc. worth the couple of dollars to keep in your kit.

@meaghankaufenberg1222

3 ай бұрын

I had my husband 3D print one for me!

@Goldfinch593

3 ай бұрын

I never realized that crochet hook sizes vary by manufacturer! Thank you for this public service announcement! I just upgraded to a new set of Clover crochet hooks, also. This is the first video I have watched from you. It caught my eye because of your funny title. I have never seen the words “crochet” and “scandal” together in the same sentence before! You made me laugh! But I am going to now go measure all my crochet hooks! I have many from my grandmother. But could use a new Size 10… 😊 Love your narrative and your obsession for perfection. I will admit I am the same way. I subscribed immediately and look forward to your next video! 😊

@monicavazquez3744

3 ай бұрын

But that’s for knitting needles,right?

@meaghankaufenberg1222

3 ай бұрын

@@monicavazquez3744 you can get ones where you slide the hook in from the side instead of putting it through a hole

@bigblackdogfiberarts

3 ай бұрын

⁠@@monicavazquez3744 so long as the head can fit through the hole easily (hint, Boye needles cannot), the gauge will work. Some even have the letter size for hooks listed on them along with the mm size. You want to measure the shaft of the hook past where the taper is coming from the head, but before the wide part in the middle or the handle on those that have them.

Yup! Been harping on this for years. It's not just Clover/generic. It's all of them. First there's the letter b.s. then I noticed that I was still having different results with different hooks even when I used the metric measurements. Boye, bates, all of them. Get a hook gauge and check every hook before you use it!

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Ugh now I know!!

@northernbunny9894

3 ай бұрын

Good to know.

@Glesga_lassie

3 ай бұрын

Definitely all of them! Ive been ensure to yake notes on the exact hook im using as they all are different

I was taught never change your hook in the middle of a project, also stick with the same brand once you find out what you like for consistency . It could be the way you hold the new hook vs the old hooks. I prefer all metal for that reason, someone gave me one of those ergonomic hooks and it made my stitches looser because my grip was different. I’m glad you found what you like.

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Yep, now I know! Thanks for commenting!

@oakstrong1

2 ай бұрын

I also notice a huge difference in the way I crochet if the hook is in line or tapered, never mind if I am practicing Tunisian crochet or even mosaic crochet.

Cheaper hooks and cheaper tape measures too! I have about 6 tape measures I've collected over the years and 1 of them was a bit off, so I held it up against my husband's FATMAX and it was measuring 8mm as 10mm. I checked all my tape measures then, and only the one was out but it's definitely worth checking them if you get one in a pack with other things 😂 Happy crocheting ❤️😁

@JellieGHope

3 ай бұрын

I have two tables set in an L shape thatvi work at. Each table I taped a 9 in measuring tape to it. Or I thought I did until two halves of my project were the wrong size. The older one was accurate, but the newer one was .8in for every 1in. that it should have been.

@carolmorin6772

3 ай бұрын

This happened to me with Boye knitting needles. My husband measured each needle with his calipers and all of the Boye needles were not accurate. Every other knitting needle of other brands were accurate, including some very inexpensive bamboo needles. It really upset me as well, but also explains why sweaters didn’t turn out to the same size. Scandalous? Most definitely!!!

I both knit and crochet. For crochet hooks I like Boyle for the most part but it has to have a long shaft and sharp tongue. Lessons from the knitting world: 1) tool materials matter: wood for slick yarn and metal for sticky yarn; 2) millimeters matter: size 6 knitting needles come in both 4.0 mm and 4.25 mm; 3) the best measurement gauge for both needles and hooks is one that has u shaped openings to slide the hook/needle into. That way if the shaft is oval, square, or triangular- you can still measure it.

I too learned that it’s best to use the same “hook” through out the project. Then after looking at a few crochet videos, decided to invest in the Clover Amour hooks, they are excellent, don’t split the yarn and feel great in your hand. Love your videos.

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I love the Clover Amour too!

That's why I never switch to another hook on a project. I use the same one the whole way through. And will agree the Clovers are great!

I've been crocheting for over 40 years. There are several things that affect the outcome of a project. It is not just the size of the hook. The yarn you use is also important. The type of head on the hook is also important. An in-line head, as with Bates hooks will give different results from the results you get with hook heads that are not in-line, such as with Boye hooks. The tension you use is actually more important than the hook size. Everyone's tension is different. That is why it is always wise to do a test swatch before you begin a project, especially if you are making something where the size of the finished project is important, such as with fitted garments. Also, with time and experience, you will begin to know your hooks and what results you can expect with whichever size hook you use. If you buy any new hooks, it is probably a good idea to work some practice pieces to get used to the hook and see what kind of results you get with it with different yarns.

I adore my Tulip Etimo hooks so they are the only ones that I use. I had to save up for them, so I appreciate that they are rather spendy. The inconsistencies that you are addressing are concerning. Thank you for posting this.

@kellyadamson8083

3 ай бұрын

I also have a set of tulip hooks. Yes they where pricey but money well spent. I was taught that whatever size you start with you finish with that size. I have been using these hooks for 10 plus years. I tried using a regular boye hooks and I could not crochet with them. I agree with you that it is concerning. Especially when working on a project and finding the sizing is way off after putting all that time in.

@jeangrissom1071

3 ай бұрын

I, too, love my Tulip Etimo hooks❣️ I do much better with the smaller length of the working end of the hook❤️

@claireboyes1058

3 ай бұрын

I love my set of pink Tulip etimo hooks. Pricey but worth it, although it did work out better buying the set which came in a nice case.

@mythicalmermaid5757

3 ай бұрын

I have the brown/gold tulips and they’re my favourite hooks. Saving up for some pink ones. We don’t get discounts that the US crocheters get, i have seen some folk get hooks at half price with coupons. Very jealous 😢

@RebeccaGonzalez1

3 ай бұрын

​@@mythicalmermaid5757I wish I could find a coupon for them! I'm here in the US and can't find the tulip rose set for less than $120 USD

Just vintage crochet Corinna has talked about this issue not too long ago. She showed us how there is a measuring device. Thank you for sharing.

I AM SO GLAD someone finally did a video about this. I am not crazy. Thank you.

Obsessed with your granny squares!!!! And yes different brand hooks are not the same. It’s a bummer for sure.

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Awww thank you so much!

@carmenoconnor2842

3 ай бұрын

I love Granny Squares...Never made one that Big, and now am going to make one...Thanks..

I never change crochet hooks during a project, it can change your tension :) and if you change material that can affect it too :) You could make one more of the smaller squares and then make a front for a pillow to go with your blanket :)

@jerikaylesneski

3 ай бұрын

Excellent idea !

“🎶ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHERS🎶” popped into my head as I was listening to you. Probably play in my head all day!😂I learnt the hard way too that the sizing of different brands of crochet hooks are not all the same!!😳I started with the cheap metal ones too but gradually switching over to Clovers. Love them and easier on my hands!! I’m waiting to buy a 7mm and a 10mm. I subscribed while watching your very first video!👏🤗🌷

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing! One of these things is DEFINITELY not like the other!!

I found this too and had to tear out my whole project. It is so disappointing to see that such a simple standard can’t be met. So, now we measure. Makes you wonder what else there is to discover in the tools of crochet. Found a great book on yarns and the different types and which ones to consider using for which projects. So many different types with different characteristics. The Knitters Book of Yarn by Grablewski. It’s for crocheters too. Really cool info on yarns. Linda

Hi lovely from New Zealand. I am so glad you addressed this big problem. I am an avid crocheter and I find this issue very frustrating. It is also the same in wool. Here in New Zealand and also in Australia the yarn is just as confusing. It should be the same universally. EG yarn we have 3 ply, 4 ply and 5 ply which is basically baby wool. Then we go to 8 ply it is Double knit in other countries, and then 12 ply. Then you have worsted weight. Could someone explain that for this 66 year old. Love your work 🥰

@Paula-tf3zv

3 ай бұрын

@christinetracey8090 I feel the exact same way you do! I hate it when I don't understand something, even when someone patiently explains it. Just doesn't make sense to this 72 y/o in sunny Arizona!😉

@alwayslearning9272

Ай бұрын

I live in South Australia so can relate to the ply issue compared to watching people from the states that have different measurements/ways to tell thickness of yarn but am slowly learning! I know that the weight #4 in the US is equal to our 10 ply, don't forget that one! To make it even more confusing not all 8 ply is the same, some 8 ply definitely seems thicker than others! My sister taught me that the "ply" really refers to how many strands of yarn are wound together, so depending on the thickness of each strand you can end up with all different thicknesses of yarn! Sorry if I've made it even trickier for you now! Crystal from Bag-O-Day explains it better than I can! :)

That's why I'm a clover girl they are so nice to use and the sizes are on point

@kristalpower292

3 ай бұрын

Love my clovers I’m a soft touch girl myself. I haven’t tried the amour hooks yet but I went with soft touch because of my grip style and it was most similar to the knit pro hooks I liked so far.

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

I'm a clover girl too! Although I just ordered a special something online tonight -- stay tuned - I may change my opinion!

@yarngasm_au

3 ай бұрын

@@URBANFARMBOYS oooo can't wait to see

Thank you for this information. A few months ago I began crocheting after buying a metal hook kit on Amazon. I trusted their sizes 0.6 to 6.5 . I've been thinking about trying a larger hook. Both of my wrists have been broken (different falls). One was a clean break, but my right one is in 8 pieces that couldn't be surgically repaired. Sometimes i have to take crochet breaks, even when I wear a wrist brace. Perhaps a larger hook would be better for me. If you haven't given away your extra hook, I'd appreciate it...And, Thank You for your work as a Nurse Practitioner. An NP took excellent care of my late father and years earlier when I had medical issues. One of the worst events was an allergic reaction to an Asthma drug, Singulair, that sent me to a transplant unit. Prior to core biopsipies, I discovered 2 bottles of the wrong anesthesia were delivered to my room - I'm allergic to sulfite preserved drugs. When I was transferred to ICU, I told my ICU nurse about that allergy. She found that the third bottle was also wrong. She personally returned the anesthesia and ensured the pharmacy hand filled the prescription properly. I survived the biopsies and treatment protocols enabled me to recover without a transplant. A few years earlier a sulfited anesthetic was injected during a tooth extraction, even though I notified the practice in writing and verbally about my sulfite sensitivity. That caused anaphylaxis and temporary paralysis with life long side effects. Everyone in the nursing field has to be precise.You're dealing with people's lives. Your attention to detail is appreciated when applied to creative endeavors when precision affects that work. I just discovered your channel and this is the first video I've seen. Stay well.

I am a total crochet newbie and really appreciate this valuable information before I make this mistake. I was searching KZread videos for recommendations on what hooks to buy. I will buy these Clover hooks one at a time and begin my crocheting journey with quality hooks. Thanks for sharing!

@Michelle_Mayo

3 ай бұрын

Start with a G or H hook. I preferred an H when I started, but many amigurami (stuffed animal) kits have Gs. Practice every stitch first, with inexpensive light yarn. Make a small square of just single crochet (sc) stitches, then another of half-double crochet (hdc), then double crochet (dc) and triple crochet (tc). Do it again until you're comfortable, then start a simple project. Also note that triple/treble are interchangeable... and UK stitch sizes are different from U.S. sizes: UK double = U.S. single UK half treble = U.S. half double UK treble = U.S. double UK double treble = U.S. treble UK triple treble (tr-tr)= U.S. double treble (dtr) UK miss-stitch (ms) = U.S. skip-stitch (sk-st) UK yarn-over (YOH) = U.S. yarn-over (YO) Chain stitch (ch) and slip-stitch (sl-st) are the same in both. Most crocheters will mention that in the beginning of their pattern/video though. Good luck!

@susancampbell2112

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all the valuable information! I'm learning to knit now and think I'm going to learn to crochet later. Not too later...I'm getting older fast. Lol. Thanks again. Will got get those hooks soon.

Thanks so much!! What a huge difference!!! Yes I 'm interested in the extra.

You did the world a huge favor. Thank you.

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

awwww Thank you!

@carollemieux7474

3 ай бұрын

World peace is much bigger than the size of hooks. Just be consistent with your hook and yarn on projects.

I love my Clovers! But I've never measured my hooks either 😊 I have heard to never switch hooks in the middle of a project because of possible size issues but never imagined that big of a difference. I love your squares too, those colors are really pretty!! Great job! ❤️

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!!

After every project. From hats to blankets I wash them in Gain laundry detergent and Downey fabric softener when I finish. I put them in the dryer with at least 2 bounce dryer sheets. They come out so soft and smelling wonderful. When I give them as gifts everyone is amazed at how wonderfully soft they are and how wonderful they smell.

Grandma taught me "always the same hook until the project was finished ". When you get to be my age, (78) splurge and get Nelson Wood hooks. In fact, do yourself a favor and buy them sooner than I did.

Such an eye opener!! I love your granny squares!!!! Thanks for the tip!

I didn't realize there was such a difference in the same size hooks from different companies! Thank you for bringing that to my attention!

Great info and beautiful squares. Will be checking my hooks for sure.

Thanks for the heads up! Love Clover Amore hooks!

I have been crocheting for 70 years and have never measured my crochet hooks but I did convert to Clover Amour hooks last year and love them. There was a scandal at that time about some counterfeit Clover Amours so I made sure mine were genuine but I haven’t heard about the sizes of some hooks being inaccurate. After seeing this, though, I compared a hook that came with a cheap amigurumi kit with my Clover Amour of the same marked size and it was significantly different. Thanks so much for this video. Not something I would have ever thought of doing.

SUCCESS, IT WORKED!!??!! I got my crochet set today and you'll never guess, my 10mm is actually a 7.5mm, amazing, thank you!!! I was really hoping it would turn out like this, so was so happy to also have an accidentally on purpose outcome as well!! Straight away I had a feeling it had worked, as I've been using a regular sized 10mm to make a scarf recently, so as soon as I sorted through the hooks to find the 10mm one I could see right away that it looked narrower, even before I measured it! What's even more amusing is the page I looked at, if you scroll down near the bottom it actually shows a picture of a digital measuring machine that they're using to show their hooks against another brand to demonstrate that for example, if it says 9mm on their hook it is "truly" a 9mm, and then showing side by side another brand and then measuring that, and it showing for example that it's a 9mm but measures as am 8mm, so that was really hilarious to me! It suggests that enough people complained perhaps, and so they thought they should show a photo to prove that their hooks are the size they're meant to be, but in actual fact rather than correcting this (much to my relief!) the sizing is still off anyway!?! Normally an error like this you'd want to return the product, but in this case it's actually the outcome I was hoping for, as you know, so I had to tell you! Just a word of warning though to anyone thinking of ordering this set and wanting an actual 10mm hook, as that's not what they're likely to get, but if anyone else is having trouble getting their hands on a 7.5mm, jump on it!! :)

Thank you for bringing this up! I discovered the very same thing a few years back but I believe it needs to be brought up quite frequently. I appreciate your attention detail.

I just found your channel and I am Obsessed! Y’all are so informative AnD fun. Thanks for sharing your life with us ❤

Great Detective work! Thanks for making me aware. I have a huge lot of crochet hooks. Now I'm doing my own investigating! Huge smile.

Always nice to see new videos. Thank you for drawing attention to the size issue with the crochet hooks.

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the information, always good to learn new things. Your examples and explanation were easy to grasp. I also appreciated the nurse /accuracy in measures. I was in that field for over 40 years. Keep up the great videos.

This was so helpful! Thank you for exposing this scandal and I will be very careful in my future purchases. Had this happen, too, but didn’t realize it was probably this very issue!

Great thing to know thanks for the info. I would have never known to check.

Of course I’d love one from you. Just found your channel and subscribed. Thanks for sharing about the size of crochet needles from different companies and not being the same when you use them when you misplaced the needle you started with ! Goodness thank goodness for the clover ones and I have a size E that I just use for my grandchildren’s slippers that I make sure I don’t misplace

My first time tuning in and I love your podcast. Love the granny squares.! Thanks for the info about the hooks!

Wow, I had not realized that! Thanks for bringing this up. I will do what everyone is saying to use the same hook for a project and not switch around.

You crochet beautifully. Your granny squares are gorgeous. Clover Amour hooks are my favorite. I also have the cheaper hooks. They don’t even compare but I’ve never measure them. I’m glad I found your channel. I subscribed.

I am so glad to see people talking about this, was debating making my own video on this when I found this one and your channel! You've got a new subscriber in me today, cheers and much appreciation for you! -S.

Thanks for the video. Just learning to crochet and never knew this. Which is why I'll dedicate one hook to one project. Thanks again.

Great that you are bringing this up because as a long timer crocheter I even don’t think about it anymore; it becomes a habit, I always make a sample to figure out what hook works best for my choice of yarn and project then I keep it for this project… 😊 love the clover hooks

I have noticed the same aggravating thing when I've worked on a project and then attempted to upgrade my hook. However, it didn't occur to me to measure that part particularly as I thought it had more to do with the actual hook itself. This is so interesting and I so appreciate you addressing this...

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Random topic but when suddenly my project is totally wrong, it's time to investigate and share my findings!

Oh my gosh, yes!! I thought it was because I just started learning. Thank you for the sanity check lol.

A very interesting video... the perfect reason for always making a swatch & sticking with the preferred hook... ⭐

I learned to crochet with the metal hooks. When I found the Clover hooks…that was it. Now I don’t crochet with anything else. I love them….especially since I have carpal tunnel they have really helped that. Thank you for breaking down the hook sizes…makes sense now. I love how you put together the colors on your granny squares.💝🧶

I have Prym hooks plus many cheap, generic ones. I never measured them and I take your word on the cheap ones being mis-labeled. I bought a set of Clover Amor Tunisian crochet interchangeable hooks to learn that craft. Having reputable tools makes the job easier and as you say a better experience.

@dreamitimagineitcreateit

3 ай бұрын

Agreed

That was so eye opening and I'm so glad you told us about this! I've never had a reason not to trust a crochet hook sizing before but am always grateful to learn about anything like this before you've spent hours and hours on a project, so am so glad I watched this. Just recently subscribed having been drawn to you from the hexagon cardigan video where I gave some suggestions of other channels to get some guidance from, so am hoping that helped. I'm not that educated on the different brands of crochet hooks available and haven't tried the Clover brand but they look lovely! Your spare hook would be greatly appreciated if you felt like posting it to Australia to find a new home for it! 😊😃

❤❤❤ thank you for the information. Great soapbox topic. I'm glad you addressed it. Love the colors of the squares.

Interesting find! Never really thought about each brand being different..... will be trying to stick to same hook throughout each project from now on, for sure. Thank you for pointing this out. Definitely interested in a hook.

Your squares are beautiful. Great stitching.

The clover amor are my favorite hooks they have been for years. I can honestly tell you I have never measured any of my hooks and you have a very valid point with the metal hooks.. thank you for all the information about the hooks. I would be upset too. If I had already started a project again thank you for the information. See you in your next video. Hugs from Chicago.

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for sharing this. I, too, have had this happen. Now, I stick to the same hook for each project, except I like to use one size up for the starting chain of projects that helps project from puckering

What an eye opener. Thank you.

I am so glad I’m not going insane 😅. I will always check my larger size hooks from now on. Thank you for doing a video about this x

Oh wow, good to know. This really shocks me. Good catch on figuring that out ♥️

This was most eye opening! Thanks for doing the investigation! Really enjoy your channel and the granny squares ❤️

Loved your video. I finally changed my hooks after watching another crochet person on KZread. I have Clover Hooks and Tulip. What I was having issues with was the yarn splitting. Afterward, I changed brands to Clover Hooks and found I no longer had this issue. I ended up trying Tulip brand and fell in love with these hooks also. Never thought to measure my hooks. Just took the companies word for it. Love your color choices. ❤

😯 wow thanks for sharing. I’ll pay attention to my hook sizes

Thanks for taking the time to inform me about crochet hooks. I use Susan Bates metal hooks and never realized the difference as I do not have a mixture of hooks. I usually do not crochet anything where the size matters.

Hey Nick, enjoyed your clip and understand the annoyance/frustration with the different sizes. I didn’t know the metal ones were like that as I also have metal and ergonomic hooks. I will say though I crochet differently with both tension wise, which I find annoying, but my hands just hold them both slightly different so tension comes out different. I don’t have the patience for big projects anymore so probably no blankets in my future 😏. Had to laugh about your dog disturbing you, mine is the same, even when I am trying to count out stitches. Hope you finish Andrew’s blanket soon, will look great. Snookums 😊

You nailed it. I wish you did this video 18 months ago. I struggle with gauge swatches. Felt awful about my ability. Have a cheap starter set. One day measured my hooks. Small hooks were fine but larger were just like your example-undersized! Appreciate you for shedding light on this topic.

I just saw you for the first time, and subscribed 😊 Thank you for telling us about the size differences. I never noticed it before 😮 I would love to try your better hook 😊 Looking forward to watch all of your videos ❤

Wow, kudos to you measuring your hooks. How interesting, I would have never thought to do that. I usually stick to one hook per project. Have to agree that it is worth the money to get a good brand. My personal favourite is Tulip Etimo, but have recently purchased a 4mm Clover after reading great reviews. Guess what I am going to do now? Measure my hooks!! 😊 Thank you for your great videos!!

Wow. Thank you for this My squares are off as well I didn’t know why !!! I will try clover hooks 😊

Thank you for the update on the crochet hooks. I didn’t know that the sizes could be different with the different brands of hooks.

I have noticed this too. But I think it has to do with the feel also. Because I’ve noticed depending on the hook and the feel of it, my tension changes. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for the info on hooks 🙂

I will definitely keep an eye on the size/brand of hook and stick with that when I work on my projects.

😮 that has absolutely blown my mind!!! I've been slower collecting clover amour crochet hooks for approximately a year now. I really enjoy them and so much easier with my arthritis. Great video ❤

I love the clover hooks. Thank u for your info on the hooks.

I have all different brands of crochet hooks and my favorite, by far is CLOVER!!!...I think what you have discovered is quite interesting!..I have wondered at times if they were off...I just never took the time to measure them... Thank you for sharing!... Now I know!

Chocolate brown! I upgraded to Clover. I have Bates, Boye, many pretty furls, wooden furls and have a Nelson wood on order as well as Tulip set. I bought a cheap set for its pretty blue delft like design on the handles. They are pretty but snag. I like the clover and furls. Tulip? I don't know yet but I think I am going to like them too. I never switched mid project. I am going to make my grandsondog a granny blanket. I chose that kind cuz I want to practice putting the squares together! My daughter told me that dogs don't see color lol! Guess color won't matter then!!! Kudos to you for answering comments! ♥️♥️♥️

I absolutely love the clover larger hooks when I need a larger hook. Worth every penny and saves arthritis in your hands.

I never realized that crochet hook sizes vary by manufacturer! Thank you for this public service announcement! I just upgraded to a new set of Clover crochet hooks, also. This is the first video I have watched from you. It caught my eye because of your funny title. I have never seen the words “crochet” and “scandal” together in the same sentence before! You made me laugh! But I am going to now go measure all my crochet hooks! I have many from my grandmother. But could use a new Size 10… 😊 Love your narrative and your obsession for perfection. I will admit I am the same way. I subscribed immediately and look forward to your next video! 😊

Thank you so much for posting this! Crystal @Bagoday crochet posted last night another scandal with buying a Stenli cake on Amazon & instead received a mandala cake with the Stenli wrapper on it😞😞as a novice crocheter I really appreciate these warnings.

I love my Clover Amour hooks so much, I’ve bought 2 sets of the tiny ones, midrange ones, several extra F, G, H, and Is and two of each of the large sizes. Love them!!

I’m brand new to crochet. I’ve made 2 blankets and they haven’t turned out the way I thought they would. My stitches were WAY tighter! So much so, I even tried a different size hook. Now I get it! It’s my hook! You’re so smart! This is VERY useful info! Thanks so much!

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!! I crochet tight too -- try using a bigger hook - that will help. And MEASURE IT FIRST!! 🙂

Thanks for sharing this! I didn't realize that the sizing of some brands may not be accurate. I've recently tried Clover Amour and was pleasantly surprised at the difference they make. Especially with splitty yarns. I love the color combination on your granny squares.

You do such a great job crocheting!

Love your granny squares!

Thanks for the video. I love Clover Amour hooks!

I have not tried the Clover hooks yet. Love your channel as it covers both of my hobbies gardening and crochet. I just started back crocheting after a 15 year break.

I started crocheting again after 20 years and resarting 4 years ago, I never knew about this so thank you! ❤😮

You have opened my eyes to all of my different crochet hooks. My metal hooks are so old that they don't even have a numerical size, just a letter. I, like you, would think the Clover hooks are more precise. I'm sure I paid for the cheapest hooks when I bought the metal ones (50 years ago)!

Thanks for pointing out the difference of work using the same number!

I have never measured my crochet hook. But your video sure taught me to do that now!! Thanks for sharing .

This is so interesting! I’d never thought about the size of hook’s issues

I started picking up crochet again this year. I noticed a difference immediately with my susan bates hook and my clover. But yeah, NOBODY talks about it so thank you for making this video! I wasn't going crazy hahah

I just found your channel. I never thought about measuring my hooks before, but I'm going to now. I think they mismarked the metal hook. Thank you for the information. Have a Yarntastic beautiful day 🧶💖🐸

Just returned 3 sets of hooks to Amazon for the same reason and ended up splurging on the We Crochet Dot hooks because I love Clover but the handles are too short but the shaft is amazing. Love your squaresize and that yarn. I am currently making 200 pumpkins for my son's fall barn wedding.

I try to use the same hook for start to finish. You could block the smaller squares to the same size as the bigger one. And yes I would be interested in your give a way. It’s nice to see another male who likes it crochet. Hope to see more of you.

The same exact thing has happened to me, I was thinking maybe it was my crochet tension on that day (if I was stressed out about something or not lol) I never thought to check out the hooks itself. I’m obsessed with Furls hooks omg they are beautiful and are always coming out with something more beautiful!!

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

I've been doing nothing but granny squares nonstop since November, so my tension is pretty consistent. I was pretty convinced it wasn't a "me" issue in this case!!

I did not think of that, now I'm measuring my hooks. Thank you for that info. I buy cheap hooks but, I mostly use my Boyes.

Hi Nick, I think the moral or lesson of the crochet hook sizing is to use the same exact hook for the entire project. I try to do that when I'm crocheting. I also use stitch markers with a hook size letter bead so when I put the project away I can use the correct size hook. Happy crocheting!

@URBANFARMBOYS

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. And I do that with all my projects. Except I was excited to use my comfy new hooks and the 6mm transition worked just fine, so I was just more shocked at how wrong the 10mm hook difference was!

OMG I'm now measuring all my hooks, and I'm even comparing the tape measure millimeters to the 2 knit and crochet gauges I have from back in the day. Jeez Loueeze where are the standards?? I guess I'll check my knitting needles while I'm at it. Good thing nothing I produce requires exactness. I really enjoyed this video!