#status_wip

hooks

anatomy of a crochet hook

• Tip/head
• Throat
• Shank/shaft
• Thumb rest

hook throat types

• Inlined
• Tapered

material

• Metal (often aluminum, sometimes silver)
• Plastic
• Bamboo/wood
• Nylon
• Bone

ergonomic handles

• Ergonomic vs. non-ergonomic
• You can DIY your own ergonomic handles! I've seen people wrap hooks with foam, fabric, and even tennis balls!

sizing

• US. Indicated by letter or number.
• Metric. Indicated by diameter in millimeters. I prefer this method because it's clearer and more consistent!

other

• Tunisian hooks. Tunisian hooks come in different styles: long hooks (look almost like knitting needles), double-ended hooks, hooks with a cable.

holds

• Knife hold
• Pencil hold