Hook size
Size P/Q crochet hook: 15 mm (US P/Q)
A size P/Q crochet hook is 15 mm, labelled US P/Q, and has no old UK number. It is the recommended hook range for super bulky (6) and jumbo (7) yarn, and crocheters typically choose it for jumbo yarn blankets, pet beds and roving-style chunky projects. Always check gauge with a swatch, because tension varies between crocheters.
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| Metric | US | Old UK | Suits yarn weights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mm | P/Q | — | #6 Super Bulky, #7 Jumbo |
What is a 15 mm crochet hook in US and UK sizes?
A 15 mm hook is US size P/Q and has no old UK equivalent. Metric millimetres are the only measurement that is the same on every brand, so check the mm size stamped on the hook.
| Metric | US | Old UK | Yarn weights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5 mm | P-16 | — | #6 |
| 12 mm | — | — | #6 |
| 15 mm (this hook) | P/Q | — | #6, #7 |
| 16 mm | Q | — | #7 |
| 19 mm | S | — | #7 |
What yarn weight goes with a 15 mm hook?
A 15 mm hook is typically used with super bulky (#6) yarn or jumbo (#7) yarn. Super Bulky yarn gives about 7–9 sc per 4 in / 10 cm and suits chunky blankets, baskets, oversized scarves. Jumbo yarn gives about 6 sc or fewer per 4 in / 10 cm and suits jumbo blankets, pet beds, floor cushions.
| Weight | Also called | Crochet gauge | Recommended hooks |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 Super Bulky | Super chunky, Roving, 14-ply (AU/NZ, approximate) | 7–9 sc per 4 in / 10 cm | 9–15 mm |
| #7 Jumbo | Jumbo, Roving, Chenille jumbo | 6 sc or fewer per 4 in / 10 cm | 15 mm and larger |
Sources and scope
- Craft Yarn Council: Hooks & Needles
Reference for metric and US hook sizes. Letter and number labels vary between manufacturers; check the millimetre measurement. Old UK sizes are a separate historical convention.
- Craft Yarn Council: Standard Yarn Weight System
Source for categories 0–7 and the crochet gauge and hook ranges. These are starting guidelines; use the gauge in your pattern. Regional ply names and yards per 100 g are approximate comparisons, not CYC specifications.