Help - thread sizes?

[twoqtgirls]

I am dipping my hook into the world of thread crochet. Maggie's had speed cro-sheen on sale so I bought some thinking I would make a doily. However it is #3 and the doily patterns mostly call for #10. I am assuming that the smaller the number the larger or thicker the thread?

 

So, can I still use the pattern and just use a larger hook. Again, I am assuming this would just make my project bigger than if it were made from #10.

 

Help????

[mimicat]

This might answer your question. The heart's desire doily pattern from Coats and Clark.

[threeolivemartini]

well fo course you can use size 3.. that is what i usually suggest ppl to do then go down from there.. and yes it will make your project larger..