Susan Bates offers a wide variety of crochet hooks made out of different materials, however not all sizes are available with every single line.
This guide is to help you know what sizes come in what options.
Here in this post I have a handy conversion chart, image and downloadable PDF for easy references whenever you might need them.
Table Of Contents
- Crochet Hook Sizing
- Susan Bates Crochet Hooks Size Chart
- Susan Bates Silvalume Crochet Hooks Chart
- Susan Bates Afghan/Tunisian Crochet Hooks Chart
- Susan Bates Ergonomic Crochet Hooks Chart
- Susan Bates Bamboo Crochet Hooks Chart
- Susan Bates Steel Crochet Hook Chart
- Susan Bates Quicksilver Crochet Hooks Chart
- Susan Bates Luxite Crochet Hooks Chart
- Susan Bates Crystalite Crochet Hooks Chart
Crochet Hook Sizing
First, here is some helpful information on crochet hook sizing and converting between the different sizing systems.
Generally there are three systems, Metric (AUS/NZ), US and UK/Canada.
For more information, visit my post on crochet hook sizes here.
Susan Bates Crochet Hooks Size Chart
Below are charts of the sizing and their equivalent in other systems of each line of crochet hooks Susan Bates sell.
Susan Bates Silvalume Crochet Hooks Chart
Silvalume is their main line, and is made of smooth anodized aluminum.
| Color | US Size | Metric Size |
| Light Gold | B-1 | 2.25mm |
| Light Pink | C-2 | 2.75mm |
| Light Blue | D-3 | 3.25mm |
| Light Peach | E-4 | 3.50mm |
| Grey Pink | F-5 | 3.75mm |
| Pink | G-6 | 4.00mm |
| Blue | H-8 | 5.00mm |
| Red | I-9 | 5.50mm |
| Gold | J-10 | 6.00mm |
| Green | K-10.5 | 6.50mm |
| Silver | L-11 | 8.00mm |
| Grey Light Blue | M-13 | 9.00mm |
| Pink Bronze | N-15 | 10.00mm |
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Susan Bates Afghan/Tunisian Crochet Hooks Chart
Long aluminum hooks designed for Tunisian or afghan crochet, they’re either double ended or have a stopper at the end, rather like a knitting needle.
They’re a variant on the Silvalume line, so have the same sizing options, though much longer lengths.
| Color | US Size | Metric Size |
| Light Gold | B-1 | 2.25mm |
| Light Pink | C-2 | 2.75mm |
| Light Blue | D-3 | 3.25mm |
| Light Peach | E-4 | 3.50mm |
| Grey Pink | F-5 | 3.75mm |
| Pink | G-6 | 4.00mm |
| Blue | H-8 | 5.00mm |
| Red | I-9 | 5.50mm |
| Gold | J-10 | 6.00mm |
| Green | K-10.5 | 6.50mm |
| Silver | L-11 | 8.00mm |
| Grey Light Blue | M-13 | 9.00mm |
| Pink Bronze | N-15 | 10.00mm |
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Susan Bates Ergonomic Crochet Hooks Chart
Called Susan Bates Soft Ergonomic Crochet Hooks, these are their normal silvalume crochet hooks with a soft plastic handle. As a result, the same sizing options are available.
| Color | US Size | Metric Size |
| Light Gold | B-1 | 2.25mm |
| Light Pink | C-2 | 2.75mm |
| Light Blue | D-3 | 3.25mm |
| Light Peach | E-4 | 3.50mm |
| Grey Pink | F-5 | 3.75mm |
| Pink | G-6 | 4.00mm |
| Blue | H-8 | 5.00mm |
| Red | I-9 | 5.50mm |
| Gold | J-10 | 6.00mm |
| Green | K-10.5 | 6.50mm |
| Silver | L-11 | 8.00mm |
| Grey Light Blue | M-13 | 9.00mm |
| Pink Bronze | N-15 | 10.00mm |
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Susan Bates Bamboo Crochet Hooks Chart
These have a comfortable bamboo handle and a head with the Silvalume aluminum and color coding. Unfortunately they are discontinuing this line so some sizes may be hard to find.
| Color | US Size | Metric Size |
| Light Gold | B-1 | 2.25mm |
| Light Pink | C-2 | 2.75mm |
| Light Blue | D-3 | 3.25mm |
| Light Peach | E-4 | 3.50mm |
| Grey Pink | F-5 | 3.75mm |
| Pink | G-6 | 4.00mm |
| Blue | H-8 | 5.00mm |
| Red | I-9 | 5.50mm |
| Gold | J-10 | 6.00mm |
| Green | K-10.5 | 6.50mm |
| Silver | L-11 | 8.00mm |
| Grey Light Blue | M-13 | 9.00mm |
| Pink Bronze | N-15 | 10.00mm |
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Susan Bates Steel Crochet Hook Chart
The smallest crochet hooks, designed for making crochet lace. Steel hooks from Susan Bates are called Steelite.
| Metric | US |
|---|---|
| 3.50 mm | 00 |
| 2.55 mm | 0 |
| 2.35 mm | 1 |
| 2.25 mm | 2 |
| 2.10 mm | 3 |
| 2 mm | 4 |
| 1.90 mm | 5 |
| 1.80 mm | 6 |
| 1.65 mm | 7 |
| 1.50 mm | 8 |
| 1.40 mm | 9 |
| 1.30 mm | 10 |
| 1.10 mm | 11 |
| 1 mm | 12 |
| 0.85 mm | 13 |
| 0.75 mm | 14 |
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Susan Bates Quicksilver Crochet Hooks Chart
Similar to the Silvalume line in the fact they’re made out of Aluminum, these are a smooth grey and aren’t color coded. Slightly less slippery and more economical than the other range.
| US Size | Metric Size |
| B-1 | 2.25mm |
| C-2 | 2.75mm |
| D-3 | 3.25mm |
| E-4 | 3.50mm |
| F-5 | 3.75mm |
| G-6 | 4.00mm |
| H-8 | 5.00mm |
| I-9 | 5.50mm |
| J-10 | 6.00mm |
| K-10.5 | 6.50mm |
| L-11 | 8.00mm |
| M-13 | 9.00mm |
| N-15 | 10.00mm |
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Susan Bates Luxite Crochet Hooks Chart
Made from lightweight plastic, these are affordable and have a slightly grippy pearly finish. Good for beginners.
| Metric Size | US Size |
|---|---|
| 2.25 mm | B/1 |
| 2.75 mm | C/2 |
| 3.125 mm | D |
| 3.25 mm | D/3 |
| 3.5 mm | E/4 |
| 3.75 mm | F/5 |
| 4.00 mm | G/6 |
| 4.25 mm | G |
| 4.50 mm | US7 |
| 5.00 mm | H/8 |
| 5.50 mm | I/9 |
| 6.00 mm | J/10 |
| 6.50 mm | K/10.5 |
| 8.00 mm | L/11 |
| 9.00 mm | M/13 |
| 10.00 mm | N/15 |
| 11.50 mm | P/16 |
| 15.75/16 mm | Q |
| 19 mm | S |
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Susan Bates Crystalite Crochet Hooks Chart
Made of acrylic, (a type of plastic) these are smooth and brightly colored.
| Color | US Size | Metric |
| Navy Blue | G-6 | 4.00mm |
| Red | H-8 | 5.00mm |
| Orange | I-9 | 5.50mm |
| Yellow | J-10 | 6.00mm |
| Green | K-10.5 | 6.50mm |
| Bright Blue | L-11 | 8.00mm |
| Purple Blue | M-13 | 9.00mm |
| Light Blue | N-15 | 10.00mm |
| Pink | P-16 | 11.50mm |
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Hopefully this post was helpful. Feel free to keep this guide bookmarked for easy reference, and to download the image for easy offline access.
I’m sure other crocheters would appreciate this resource, so if you know anyone who might benefit, please share it with them.
Something I forgot? Or have a question? Leave a comment at the end.
