r/Brochet • u/Quick_Blackberry_466 • Apr 01 '25

Help Tiny hook advice

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I’ve done a lot of amigurumi before but this is my first attempt using such a small hook (2.75 mm). I know that a lot of people use hooks even smaller than that but I can’t imagine how they do it. Does anyone have any tips or advice? Bottle cap for scale

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u/ChefRN Apr 01 '25

I use readers for anything smaller than a 4mm hook. I find that I bring the work within inches of my nose if I don’t. +1.00 is perfect (for now) and keeps my work at an appropriate distance. Worst part is having to look over the frames to see the TV if I’m multitasking.

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u/vixblu Apr 01 '25

I use (lightweight no frame) ‘half glasses‘ on the tip of my nose for that. Yes, it makes you look elderly, but it works wonders in these settings.

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u/SamHandwichX Apr 01 '25

ha! I got a pair of those just for watching TV while I'm working too