I have always wanted to learn how to knit and crochet. I made it a 2026 goal to do so. These are recommendations from someone who is beginning your journey, but receives recommendations from people who have been doing it for years.
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Yarn
Tools
Accessories
Yarn
These are my yarn places recommendations.
I absolutely love their yarn. I am a beginning knitter, and CFC yarn is so beautiful, with many colors and types. All the yarn is hand-dyed. If you are looking to make something with quality yarn, check out Camellia Fiber Company.
Camellia Fiber Company
I like to hand-knit warm blankets with this yarn. Bernat is my favorite yarn for that project. It is of very good quality and durable.
Bernat® Blanket Big™ Yarn, Color: Black Splash
Tools
These are tools that I use as a beginner knitter.
I have these needles as my beginning knitting needles, and they have been good so far.
Froggod 4.53in Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needles Set
I own are pair of these needles and they are good quality .
Lykke Needles - Straight & Double Pointed Needles
If you are looking to invest in a quality set of needles with a variety of sizes, this is your set.
Lykke Needles - Sets
I wanted a cute pair of craft yarn scissors, so I purchased these from Amazon. I absolutely love them.
Sewing Embroidery Scissors 4.6in Rainbow
Anyone who has worked with yarn knows that a winder is a must. I prefer to use an electric winder because it is less work, so that I can save my hands for knitting.
Electric Yarn Winder for Crocheting - Purple
Using a swift makes it easier to unwind skeins into cakes. It is a useful tool.
INMAKER Yarn Winder & Swift Combo for Knitting
I have several friends who are crocheters, and I am looking to start my crocheting journey. This recommendation is for a beginner's crochet kit.
Katech Beginner Crochet Kit with Hooks & Yarn
Suppose you have arthritic hands; it's important to have ergonomic hooks to crochet with. You want to feel comfortable, as crocheting gives your hands a workout.
Yarniss 20 Sizes Crochet Hooks 0.5-10mm Set
Accessories
These are accessories that I have bought, or others have used.
I have these stitch markers, and they are so pretty. I really like looking at pretty stitch markers while working on my project.
Minimal 14K Stitch Markers - Tear Drop
You need a stitch marker case, and I purchased this from a local yarn shop in Nashville, TN. They have cute accessories for knitting. I couldn't resist myself.
CFC Stitch Marker Case
I have this kit because it has all the accessories you need for the beginning of your knitting journey. CFC has so many great accessories, and the yarn is so beautiful. I could spend all day at their studio location.
CFC Travel Notion Tool Kit Pouch
Great tote bag for yarn projects.
CFC Recycled Tote Bag
This is another bag I have for knitting tools and accessories.
CFC Canvas Project Pouch Bag
Knitting rings are a nice accessory to help control the yarn.
