Hook size
Size Q crochet hook: 16 mm (US Q)
A size Q crochet hook is 16 mm, labelled US Q, and has no old UK number. It is the recommended hook range for jumbo (7) yarn, and crocheters typically choose it for jumbo yarn throws, floor cushions and oversized baskets. Always check gauge with a swatch, because tension varies between crocheters.
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| Metric | US | Old UK | Suits yarn weights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Q | — | #7 Jumbo |
What is a 16 mm crochet hook in US and UK sizes?
A 16 mm hook is US size 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mm | — | — | #6 |
| 15 mm | P/Q | — | #6, #7 |
| 16 mm (this hook) | Q | — | #7 |
| 19 mm | S | — | #7 |
What yarn weight goes with a 16 mm hook?
A 16 mm hook is typically used with jumbo (#7) yarn. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #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.