Does turn mean like —> then <—- by going to the other side of what you are crocheting or going to the other edge?
Is size G of a crochet hook in number equals size 7?
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lets say you are crocheting an afghan in single crochet…crochet to the end of your row, you will chain one and then turn. (or if your first stitch is a double crochet, you will chain 2 and then turn) that is the ending of your first row. when you turn, just turn your work and follow your directions. the chain stitches are replacing your first stitch and keeping your edges straight.
is this what you are asking?
and yes, a G hook is the same as a size 7. my I is a 9.
In crochet, there are two ways of “stacking” your stitches to make it grow. One is what they call “rounds” where you work around and around where the finished results resemble that of a shell. The second is what they call “rows” — and for this you will need turning chains to give “lift” to the starting edge of your work.
How you turn your work is a personal choice. Myself, I teach the method for right-handed crocheters, to turn their work AFTER creating the turning chains, like a page in a book, from right to left. And for lefties, to turn it from left to right.
Why? Because the turn “twists” the turning chains a bit helping them blend into the work. As you progress with your crocheting skills you may find there are times you do not want that “extra” twist, and so you’ll save making those turning/lifting chains until after you’ve turned your work, regardless of which direction.
As you are turning your work, especially in the beginning of the project, be sure you’re not flipping your work over where you’re working into the starting foundation chain again. We do have times when we do that, but usually not for scarves.
For turning chain help, visit the Crochet Guild of America’s website at http://www.crochet.org and click onto their Resource option. They have a FANTASTIC chart that explains how many chains are needed to create a turning chain for a given stitch, and where to start that first stitch.
AS for the crochet hook size, try to go with the metric sizing whenever possible. The size you are inquiring about is like a “G-and-a-half” — in the metric world it’s equal to a 4.5 mm. You can view a great hook size chart here: http://yarnstandards.com/hooks.html
~Dee Stanziano
CYCA Certified Crochet Teacher
a size G hook is equilivant to a size 6 of the larger needles for crocheting in U.S. The larger needles are made from either plastic or metal and all of the smaller ones are made of metal and there is a big difference in the hook. The smaller ones are used for thread and the large ones for yarn. Turn means a 180 degree turn < ------------. In other words what was in front is now in back. Too many years experience to mention.
____________________ > Where you will be when you turn
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|_______________< the row you just finished.
I always remember that a H is an 8 because it ryhmes. So a G would be a 7. You can also look on those little needle gauges they sell at Michaels or JoAnns. It lists both the number and the letter.
When you chain and turn your last stitch is now your first stitch of the row.
In US terms a G is simply a G…and 8 is an 8 and is a very small hook for crocheting cotton thread. It is very confusing about the hook sizes, mainly because the European sizes differ vastly from US sizes and because Knitting needles are converted so easily. However, one must be very careful when it comes to crochet hooks, because the US has both letter size hooks (A through Q, at least) and the numbered steel hooks for crocheting lace (here the smaller the number the larger the hook), I’ve seen steel hooks run from 00 &0 to #15, which is very very small. The letter sized hooks are usually used to crochet with yarn from single ply to bulky and the numbered hooks are used to crochet with crochet cotton.
You can find a complete conversion chart by country and by brand name of the hook here http://www.geocities.com/nornsneedlework/crochet/hookchart.htm I hope this helps.
Kim F.
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