Susan Bates Crochet Hooks Size Chart – Free Download

Susan Bates offers a variety of crochet hooks of different materials, however, not all sizes are available with every line.

I have a handy conversion chart, image, and downloadable PDF for easy reference.

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.

There are three systems, Metric (AUS/NZ), US, and UK/Canada.

For more information, visit my post on crochet hook sizes here.

When you’ve got sizes sorted, read where to buy crochet hooks.

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
2.70 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.

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