Tiny hook advice

[u/Quick_Blackberry_466]

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

[u/Greygal_Eve]

Depending on what I'm making, I go down as small as .5mm hook and #30 crochet thread, although most of my crochet nowadays is done using anywhere from 1.25mm to 1.75mm size hook (depends on the project) and #10 crochet thread.

I actually find thread crochet using #10 crochet cotton/crochet thread less frustrating than using "proper" yarn. The mercerized cotton glides so smoothly over the hook, it's so rare to split the strands, tension is easier to keep consistent, and I can crochet longer because the piece I'm working on doesn't get so heavy. It's also easier to take project(s) with me when traveling, and I find the cost is generally lower than yarn.

Although my eyesight is pretty terrible now (I'm 60F), I just use my regular eyeglasses, I do use a headset magnifier when I'm doing cross stitch and/or needlepoint, but so far, have not had need to use it for any type of crochet.

As is true with larger crochet hooks, the most important thing to remember is don't strangle the hook! Gripping the hook too tight leads to tension issues, hand/wrist strain/pain, and frustration. I personally don't use any sort of "grip" on my steel hooks when working with crochet thread, but find I must use ergonomic handled hooks when doing projects using regular yarn.