Crochet Crochet Tools and Materials 2

Question 1

What does the label 'superwash' mean on a wool yarn?

Accepted Answer

It can be machine washed without felting

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

6.0mm

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Tunisian hook

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Needle gauge

Answer

A needle gauge has labeled holes that you insert the hook into to verify its exact millimeter size.

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