Favorite hook size? I'm an "H".

[CrochettingMama]

I like an L or larger.

The key to using a bigger hook IMO is using 2 or 3 strands.

I used to crochet tightly with an F or G. I rarely use those anymore except for dishclothes etc.

[Tia]

I don't have a single favorite...but I lean towards the larger ones like J, K, L, M, N and P. I like to work with 2 or 3 strands and a large hook.

 

My L-P are plastic and I don't like how they squeak, but I just purchased some bamboo ones (except the P ) on ebay...can't wait 'til they get here!

 

I don't have a problem with any cramping from using the hooks like some have mentioned....if anything it's my right hand (I crochet left-handed) that gets sore from holding my work, the left hand just holds the hook...maybe I do it differently than most?

 

Teresa

[samtaro]

I am an I mostly! I like my H though too

[cher49]

H and K are mine.although I have used some of the big one's L.M,N,P.

[Terry Rindal Jr]

I love my "I" but lately I have been making more and more with my "H".

The only thing I love to use more is the old hook my grandfather made for my grandmother from an ice pick. I think it is either an "H" or an "I".

[passionsgirl22]

my fav are H and I

[kazily]

My favorites are H & I but I can use F-K fine too. The I & H just feel better to me. Below a F & my hand starts hurting.

[MrsLewis907]

My favorite is probably Q...I too like to use 2 (I should try 3!) strands with big hooks. I REALLY want an S!!

[They Call Me Bean]

I'm an 'I', unless the yarn is really chunky, then I bump it to a 'J'

[kwoolls]

J is my most favorite and next would be I.

[rnielsen]

My favourite hook is a J hook. I love that hook because my husband's grandmother gave it to me when she taught me to crochet this last summer.

[allieliz]

Been loving the P lately. I've become obsessed with bulky mohair blends and mohair-like acrylics lately. Such lovely, lacey (not to mention quick!) things. I need to find a new Q, the one I have is too long and gets in my way.

 

Alice

[quietheart]

F , G and 7 anything bigger feels too big and takes some work getting used to if I have to use it for a pattern or yarn.

 

Blessings,

Kath

[mason204]

I'm an "I" person myself.

 

I find if I crochet with smaller hooks, my hands cramp up. I'm a loose crocheter and working with smaller hooks seems almost unnatural to me because I have to work harder to keep the stitches tighter.

 

Cheryl.

[livedinalaska]

I like F and G because stuffied are my favorite thing to make.

 

I like J or K for most other other things: dishcloths, scrubbies, baby afghans, etc

[Katchkan]

My favorite size is a steel size 10/1.3mm but the one I use the most is a 7/1.65mm. I am lucky that the small hook doesn't seem to bother my hand. In fact a larger hook makes me ache.....

[HappyOldCro]

F G & 7 for me. In fact I have used my F so much (it is a blue aluminum Bates) that the blue color is worn off where I hold it!!! But I do use I also. I would use the H more, but it is a boye and I prefer Bates so I wind up using the I Bates hook.

[cgd]

Another H/I person here.

[kookykatlady]

G/H/I here..... altho i am growing rather fond of N and P.. haven't played with a Q yet.

[Blondie]

G/H/I for yarn and 7 for thread.

[cheerios1004]

I love my J hook. I have had the same hook for about 7 yrs and I love it...I also use K and L.

[momo]

G and H for me

[Warrior Maiden]

I would say H/I/sometimes J. And my favorite steel is an 8, even though I never used it, it was my grandmother's. Sentimental value.

[Lena]

My favorites are I/9, but J and K are also my friends

[wahdidah]

I loved reading thru the responses in this topic. Like some others, I have sentimental reasons for saying that the "G" is my favorite hook. My Mom's best friend taught me to crochet. She was a very kind and patient and woman. And she only crocheted with a G hook. She would tell me "G"s were the best..lol. So naturally, for years, I believed that. She also worked with a tight tension, and I mimic her in that too. Which is probably why my right arm aches at times. I must have close to 100 crochet hooks. What? They look pretty in their own little basket in my work area! And I really hate it when people ask, how many hooks do you need? It's not about need, it's about wanting them. At least 40 of my hooks must be G's. In the past few years, I've tried going up a size or two, so at the moment, I crochet with H's and I's too. I must admit, my arm aches a lot less when I use the bigger hooks. However, everytime I pick up G, or even see my special G's, I think of my Aunt Adeline, and what a special part of my life she was, and since I lost her so long ago, I know I'll never part with my G's.

Terry