Needing help with pattern

[lauried26]

Ok I have a pattern that calls for a J hook and cotton yarn and I want to use worsted weight yarn then do I need to use a small hook or what.

 

 

[Bailey4]

Does the pattern give you a gauge?  I usually test the gauge to see even on the suggested yarns as my stitches don't always match the pattern writer's and I have to adjust hook sizes. 

[nicolep]

It dependso n the type of cotton yarn used in the pattern.  Most kitchen cotton is worsted weight already.  However, the actual thickness of the yarn varies greatly by brand, color, etc.  As the PP suggested, if it's something that size matters, a gauge swatch is needed.  If it's a dishcloth or something like that it won't matter much unless the yarn is DK or thread (that's used in the pattern).

[lauried26]

Thank you for the help