Crotchet hook dress help!

My dress had an inner lace up corset. Then a zip, then buttons. I was advised a crochet hook to fasten the buttons through the tiny loops but I didn't fasten the buttons so didn't need it. I didn't need a crochet hook for the corset part.

I have a few so will be able to choose which one fits best lol maybe a 4 or 5 go for a mid size not tiny not massive.

Check with your shop, hopefully they can tell you

For "normal" size buttons, I agree, a 4 or 5, maybe a 5.5-6 if there is a bit more room in the buttonhole.

I can categorically say that you need a 4.5 ---- how do I know-- because I have carried one in my camera bag for about 10 years. Also remember than it is not so much about the size of the buttons because you don't put the button through the loop as such but more like you stretch the elastic loop over the button so the crotchet hook just needs to be big enough to catch the loop.

You don't need a hook but you will find it very fiddly especially when you are late and your nails have been done and the car is waiting outside.Then you get all the way to the top and realize that you have missed one and have to start again!

I don't understand why dress shops don't sell them as they always say to use one -- better yet- they could give one free with every button up dress.

Sometimes it gets left behind and I always re-buy a 4.5, you could go a little bigger but too much bigger and you might find it more of a fiddle to un release the elastic from the hook. Here's a picture of mine in action and you can also see it here www.leicesterwedding-photographer.co.uk

Ahh thanks for all the replies! I'm pretty sure my buttons are a standard size (see pic) so will buy 4.5, but just found a set for the same price a single hook so I might just get that then I'm covered. Next job will be trying to explain to my new husband how to get me out of the dress! Ha! Thanks xx