Hooks
- A hook is a tool that is used for crocheting, bobbing and frilling. Simply put, it is a thin, mostly bent metal rod with a hook at one end. The hook serves to capture the thread or yarn and thread it through the eyelet.
Crochet
- In crochet, the hook is used to create rows of stitches that are joined together to form a knit. Hooks come in a variety of sizes that differ in hook diameter. The bigger the hook, the bigger the stitch and the looser the knit.
Sticking
- When knitting, the hook is used as an aid in threading the threads through the eyelets. Hooks come in a variety of sizes that differ in hook diameter and hook length.
Frivolity
- When frivoliting, the hook is used in a similar way to lace, only as an aid when threading threads or yarn through the eyelets
Hook as a tool
- The hook can also be used as an aid in other techniques, such as knitting, sewing or embroidery. A hook is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of purposes. It is a valuable tool for anyone working with thread or yarn.
