I learned to knit and crochet in college and have collected my fair share of supplies over the years. If you are just getting started or these are the tools and brands I’d recommend over and over again!
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Hooks & Needles
Yarn
Tools
Hooks & Needles
Comes in a variety of sizes and sets. Inexpensive and great for starting out!
Anodized Aluminum Crochet Hook by Loops & Threads
More expensive but great for your hands and a good investment!
Amour Crochet Hooks
Fantastic starter set. I love the vibrant colors and variety of sizes in this set!
ITROLLE Knitting Needle Set 14PCS 4-10mm
Perfect variety set for projects that work in the round! Multicolor option shown in pictures but there are single color options if you follow the link!
Acrylic, cotton, wool, you name it, Lion Brand has it! My favorite brand at Michaels to use for all of my projects.
Lion Brand Yarn
My favorite brand of yarn from Hobby Lobby!
Yarn Bee | Yarn For Knitting & Crochet
Tools
I use this brand in particular for my amigurumi projects!
POLY-FIL: Fillers
Saves your fingers from getting raw spots from holding tension on your yarn.
Yarn Tension Rings
Great way to keep track of stitches and rows if you lose track like I do!
Digital Finger Row Counter by Susan Bates
Great value pack with multiple sizes and nose options for stuffed animals and amigurumi.
Safety Eyes
Cute and colorful way to keep track of rows and stitches for all of your projects. These come in really handy when I crochet amigurumi!
Crochet Stitch Markers
Helps to shape your granny squares and other projects by stretching and drying in your desired shape.
Blocking Board
When finishing projects you’ll need to sew in your ends. This set has all size needles depending on your project to help hide your ends for a seamless project!