Crochet Crochet Tools and Materials 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the label 'superwash' mean on a wool yarn?
- It can be machine washed without felting (Correct answer)
- It is extra bulky
- It has been dyed with natural colors
- It is blended with cotton
Correct answer: It can be machine washed without felting
Superwash wool has been treated to remove the scales that cause felting, making it safe for machine washing.
Question 2: Which yarn fiber is best known for being hypoallergenic?
- Cotton (Correct answer)
- Wool
- Alpaca
- Mohair
Correct answer: Cotton
Cotton is plant-based and generally considered hypoallergenic, making it a safe choice for sensitive skin.
Question 3: A US size J-10 crochet hook measures approximately how many millimeters?
- 6.0mm (Correct answer)
- 4.0mm
- 8.0mm
- 10.0mm
Correct answer: 6.0mm
A US J-10 hook corresponds to 6.0mm in the metric system.
Question 4: What type of crochet hook is extra long and holds multiple loops at once?
- Tunisian hook (Correct answer)
- Steel hook
- Ergonomic hook
- Inline hook
Correct answer: Tunisian hook
Tunisian crochet hooks are elongated (or double-ended) to accommodate the many loops kept on the hook throughout each row.
Question 5: Which tool measures the diameter of a crochet hook?
- Needle gauge (Correct answer)
- Tape measure
- Yarn swift
- Row counter
Correct answer: Needle gauge
A needle gauge has labeled holes that you insert the hook into to verify its exact millimeter size.
Question 6: What is the main advantage of bamboo crochet hooks?
- They provide grip and prevent yarn from slipping off (Correct answer)
- They are the lightest hooks available
- They never break under tension
- They conduct heat for easier blocking
Correct answer: They provide grip and prevent yarn from slipping off
Bamboo's natural texture grips yarn slightly, which helps prevent slippery fibers from sliding off the hook.
Crochet Crochet Tools and Materials 2
What does the label 'superwash' mean on a wool yarn?