Crochet Samples Using Monaco Mercerized Cotton Thread
9:00 AMI have been playing around with my Monaco Mercerized Cotton Thread stash lately. Since I'm fairly new to this, I decided to use them with different crochet hook sizes so I could compare them and have a gauge for future reference. Most of the crochet hooks I used with this are the generic ones that I bought from Crochet Biz. On the other hand, I bought the #7 or 1.5mm hook at DMC Megamall.
The first swatches are made out of 6 rounds of US Double Crochet stitches. I used a single thread with 2.5mm and 2.0mm resulting to swatches with diameters of 3.75in and 3.25in respectively.
L to R: 2.5mm, 2.0mm
I used two strands of thread with bigger hooks for the next set. Since they result to bigger stitches, I only made 5 rounds of Double Crochet stitches. I also made the same number of stitches per round with the standard increase by the round. I was able to make swatches with diameters of 4.0in with the 4.0mm hook, 3.5in with the 3.5mm hook and 3.25in with the 3.0mm hook.
L to R: 4.0mm, 3.5mm, 3.0mm
I also made swatches of the Willow Pattern I found on Pinterest. I used a single thread for the smaller blocks while I used two strands for the bigger ones. Notice that there's not much of a difference when I used my small crochet hooks, 2.5mm, 2.0mm, 1.5mm (#7). Apart from the minimal size difference, the stitches produced by the smallest hook is tighter than that of the bigger ones, also making it firmer. You can see in the photo below that the block made with the 1.5mm hook looks cleaner with the stitches being more distinct.
Here are the willow blocks I made with double strands and using the 3.5mm and 3.0mm crochet hooks:
It is important to note that everyone crochets differently. The size and tightness of your project always depends on the thread or yarn, crochet hook and your own tension. As for me, I always tend to have a tight tension. I suggest you try making your own swatches or gauge as it gives you an idea of how your future project will turn out.
Enjoy!
L to R: 2.5mm, 2.0mm, 1.5mm
Here are the willow blocks I made with double strands and using the 3.5mm and 3.0mm crochet hooks:
L to R: 3.5mm, 3.0mm
Enjoy!
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