Crochet Hooks are made in steel, plastic and aluminum. Steel crochet
hooks range in size from 00 the largest to size 14 the smallest.
Aluminum crochet hooks range in size from C through K and plastic
crochet hooks come in the following sizes: OD, 1-2E, 3-4F, 5G, 6H, 8I,
9J. The size of needle affects the gauge and therefore the measurements
of the finished garment. It also affects the texture of the work. A
needle that is too fine for the yarn makes the garment stiff and a
needle that is too coarse makes the garment stretchy.
Tapestry Needles are large-eyed blunt pointed needles used for sewing
garments tog or embroidery.
An asterisk (*) indicates that instructions immediately following are to
be repeated the given number of times, in addition to the original.
“Repeat from * 4 times” means 5 times in all.
Even means that a row or rnd is to be worked without increasing or
decreasing.
Work means to continue in same stitch you have been working.
Directions in parentheses are repeated as often as specified. “(Ch 3, sc
in next sp of petal) 3 times” means whatever is enclosed in parentheses
is to be repeated for 3 times in all.