Knitter's Pride KP800224 Needle & Crochet View Sizer W/Yarn Cutter - Lilac Purple: Product Review and Buying Guide Review

I would like a hook gauge. This one seems pretty easy to use and accurate. It's just a little flimsy, but the price is great. The only part I don't care about is the thread cutter blade. I'm afraid to put the gauge in my work bag because I don't want the blade to come into contact with my yarn or project. Other than that, it's great.

Nice gift for a knitter! It's a multifunctional tool that allows you (or the knitter in your life) to confirm needle sizes, check for correct fabric gauges, and even trim working yarn or loose threads. When you don't knit, it's basically like having a knitted version of the Swiss Army Knife but in a cute, less menacing purple elephant package. It is easy and convenient to take the project with you. Highly recommended.

Depending on your crochet hook, the head of the needle will sometimes be larger than the shaft, making it difficult to determine the exact size of the hook (especially on those whose numbers have worn away with use). Most needle/hook gauges are holes in plastic or metal, which is good for needles but terrible for hooks. I have a few different sets of crochet hooks, and some don't have measurements, and some just show sizes that have faded over time. Hook the bar into the appropriate slot to…