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You'll probably be fine. One quarter of a millimeter isn't a huge difference, particularly considering how large the hook is. The reality is that the hook size is just a suggestion. Different ...

While you've labelled the top image as "handled" due to your unfamiliarity, the correct term for that style of hook is "ergonomic," with all that name implies. They are much easier ...

The yarn thickness / weight / TEX in combination with the size of tool (crochet hook, knitting needle, etc.) influence the size of the stitches. If your yarn is thinner than the suggestion but you use ...

Not a huge difference, but certainly a noticable difference. The size difference between a 3 and 3,5 hook is just half a millimeter. The size difference in the stitches you make with both hooks may be ...

In case of small hooks, especially the tiny steel ones, it makes a difference. Look at at a picture (from this post) of two hearts crocheted using the same pattern, but different hooks: The ...

I crochet using knife grip, and tried to learn pen grip, since it is considered 'right' in my country. When learning, I found that pen grip allows you smaller hand movements, so it is better joints ...

I have noticed that it makes a difference. I like to look for measurements in crochet projects or come up with my own measurements to use as guidelines so if I use a smaller or larger hook size, I can ...

I had the same problem with crochet hooks when crocheting. Personally, I used foam pencil grips with the addition of some band aids to thicken the hook. Alternatively, try using Coban self adhesives ...

There are smaller crochet hooks as well, and they have a different numbering system. These are often called Steel Crochet Hooks, and are the type of hooks you'd use with crochet thread. Metric US UK ...

I use knife grip for most stitches, but for a few, such as crab stitch (reverse single crochet), the pen grip works much better.

I prefer using the knife grip. I find it more comfortable when I'm holding my hook and faster to do. It also means I can see what I'm doing clearly. It's each to their own really, whatever feels ...

Please note that in Canada metric sizing is the predominant measurement used for crochet hooks; i.e. 1.00mm, 1.30mm, 3.00mm, 4.25mm, 5.00mm, 6.50mm etc. Very rarely these days is the U.K. system used ...