Crochet Tip of the Week – Use the Same Crochet Hook for the Whole Project
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Many of us have multiple crochet hooks in the same size –
It is very important to use the same hook for your crochet project.
Why?
- crochet hooks from different manufacturers vary slightly in size, shape and composition
- we crochet differently depending on the type of hook we use
Here is an example:
When I crochet with my soft touch crochet hooks, I allow the loops on my hook to slide on the hook until they ‘bump’ into the ergonomic ‘handle’.
I like the consistency I get in my stitches because I always work them to the same spot on the hook.
When I use my aluminium hooks I cannot control with as much precision the point to which I allow my stitches to slide. This causes some of my loops to be slightly larger/smaller than the others because the hook becomes larger the further away from the tip you get.
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Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.