Bead size vs hook size
Here is a rough guide of which crochet hook and thread to use with various bead size.
| Bead size | Hook size | Thread size | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perle cotton | Silk | Other | ||
| 12/0 | #13 (0.85mm) #12 (1.00mm) |
#12 | D - FF | Topstitching thread |
| 11/0 | #12 (1.00mm) #11 (1.10mm) #10 (1.30mm) |
#10, #12 | D - FF | #20 crochet weight cotton Topstitching thread YLI Jean Stitch |
| 10/0 | #11 (1.10mm) #10 (1.3mm) #8 (1.5mm) |
#10, #12 | E - FF | Topstitching thread YLI Jean Stitch |
| 8/0 | #11 (1.10mm) #10 (1.3mm) |
#8, #10 | E - FF | #18 Mastic cord Topstitching thread YLI Jean Stitch C-Lon Cord |
| 6/0 | #8 (1.5mm) #6 (1.8mm) |
#5, #8 | F - FFF | Rayon YLI Jean Stitch |
This is great information…thank you for posting!