Description Made in Nepal | Sold Individually Crafted from sustainably sourced birchwood and finished in a rich indigo blue, these 6″ crochet hooks from Lykke are as beautiful as they are functional. The smooth finish and lightweight feel make them a joy to use—perfect for everything from delicate lacework to chunky home projects. Each hook is hand-crafted and polished to perfection, ensuring a natural warmth in the hand and effortless glide through yarn. Available Sizes: 3.25mm (US D/3) 3.5mm (US E/4) 3.75mm (US F/5) 4.0mm (US G6) 4.5mm (US 7) 5mm (US H/8) 5.5mm (US I/9) 6mm (US J/10) 6.5mm (US K/10.5) 8mm (US L/11) 9mm (US M/13) About Lykke Lykke (pronounced loo-kah, the Norwegian word for “happiness”) is a small, values-driven company dedicated to creating beautiful, high-quality tools for knitters and crocheters. Their wooden hooks and needles are handcrafted in Nepal by skilled artisans, offering sustainable employment and meaningful community investment. Lykke’s tools reflect a balance of Scandinavian design, global impact, and everyday functionality—perfect for the kind of mindful making we celebrate at The Yarny Way. A Little Hook History Ever wonder why U.S. crochet hook sizes are marked with seemingly random letters and numbers? It’s a system that dates back to early 20th-century manufacturers, who each used their own sizing conventions. To standardize things (somewhat), letter codes were introduced—starting with “A” for the smallest hooks and increasing alphabetically with the size. But not all sizes exist (there’s no J9 or K11, for example), and some numbers were added in along the way to bridge metric gaps. That’s why you might see a hook labeled both US H/8 (5.0mm)—a blend of tradition, adaptation, and a little crochet chaos. These days, most hooks are labeled in both millimeters and U.S. sizing to help crafters navigate the quirks of hook history!
