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Essential, Advanced, and Elevated Fiber Art Tools
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Essentials for All Fiber Arts
Crocheting and Knitting Essentials
Needlework Essentials
Advanced Crafters
Elevate Your Crafting Experience
Essentials for All Fiber Arts
Regardless of your passion, these tools are very useful for crocheting, knitting, needlework and more.
An essential for every craft. This flexible tape measure provides accurate sizing for all your projects.
GDMINLO 60-inch Soft Tape Measure for Body & Weight ...
This retracting tape measure fits perfectly into your purse or pocket. Very useful when shopping.
Tape Measures & Rulers for Sewing
The large-eye make threading various thicknesses of yarn easy! The blunt point is allows you to join pieces together without going directly through the strand of yarn.
Large Eye Needles for Sewing Crafts
The wide eye makings threading yarn and other fibers easy. Pair this with the wide eye needles for easy joining of project pieces.
2 Pack Needle Threaders for Hand Sewing
This kit includes all the basic notions needed for sewing, needlework and more.
Fbshicung 140-Piece Sewing Tool Set
Design allows for easy grip for both young and older crafters. Locks for safety when storing.
Fiskars 6" Easy Action Micro-Tip Scissors
Time flies when you are crafting. This lamp/magnifier reduces eye strain and also provides more consistent lighting as the hours pass.
5X Hands-Free Magnifying Glass with Light
Crocheting and Knitting Essentials
New hobbies can sometimes be intimidating but the right tools will help to get you off to a good start.
Old fashion style with convenient pockets for current day needs. This stand up caddy, holds several skeins of yard, notions and phone.
Hanfetch Large Yarn Caddy Storage Organizer
You can't go wrong with a set of Susan Bates metal crochet hooks. This set is great for the beginner with the various sizes of hooks.
Susan Bates Silvalume Crochet Hook Set F
Even if its an easy pattern, counting every stitch keep your project track. As you advance to more complex patterns these stitch markers help you create the designs you will love.
100PCS Crochet Stitch Markers by Flickzo
Design allows for easy grip for both young and older crafters. Locks for safety when storing.
Fiskars RazorEdge Micro-Tip Scissors 6"
May be old school, but this instruction book beats online resources (IMO). Pictures help illustrate various techniques and tips.
Crochet Techniques & Tips: Beginner & Expert
May be old school, but this instruction book beats online resources (IMO). Pictures help illustrate various techniques and tips.
Knitting Basics for Beginners: Step By Step Visual Guide
My all time favorite yarn. This medium weight acrylic yarn comes in numerous colors and can be used to make blankets, toys, clothing, etc. Machine wash and dry on medium heat. Also, Micheal's Crafts have great coupons and sales. Sign up for their fre...
Soft Classic™ Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads
I love metal knitting needles - they allow the stitches for easy slide from one hook to the other. This set contains several sized (clearly marked) hooks that are pefect for the beginner.
Weabetfu 55pcs Metal Knitting Needle Set
Essential for both beginners and experts. These stoppers keep your stitches on your needles.
18 Pcs Knitting Needle Stoppers, Silicone ...
Needlework Essentials
It is amazing how a blank piece of cloth can become a heirloom.
May be old school, but this instruction book beats online resources (IMO). Pictures help illustrate various techniques and tips.
Needlepoint for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide
14 Count is the perfect size for novice cross stitch crafters.
Loops & Threads; 14 Count Aida Cloth Cross Stitch Fabric ...
Three hoops - size aprx 4", 5" & 6" - are the perfect starter set. Lightweight, durable. Wood hugs fabric so less slippage.
Sherbo 4-6 Inch Beech Wood Embroidery Hoops Set
DMC has always been my “go to” for embroidery floss. SOOOO many colors available in SOOOO many shades. Supplement this set with individual colors needed for your project.
DMC 117F25-PC36 Embroidery Popular Colors Floss
Assorted sizes; Can be used when doing counted cross stitch, sewing and other needlework. Stainless steel so won't rust or mark your fabric.
DMC 1767-24 Tapestry Hand Needles, 6-Pack, Size 24
Staying organized is key to good crafting - whether you are a novice or expert. This kit includes 40 bobbins for your embrodery thread.
Embroidery Floss Organizer & Thread Storage
Advanced Crafters
Once you master the basics, add these tools to your kit to expand your project options.
Stitch holders are often used for more projects. Versatile - used to hold knitted/crocheted pieces together or your work in progress.
12pcs Knitting Stitch Holders, Handy Yarn 6cm/2.36in, ...
Six sizes - 3", 4", 5", 6", 7" and 8".1x8-inch Embroidery Hoop. Lightweight, durable. Wood hugs fabric so less slippage.
Biaungdo 6 Pcs Round Wood Embroidery Hoops
Various holders used for cable knitting, socks, gloves, etc.
WILLBOND 9 Pcs Aluminum Cable Stitch Holders
Elevate Your Crafting Experience
These tools will elevate your crafting experience. Consider pampering yourself or buy for the crafter in your life.
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30X 10X Large Floor Magnifying Glass with Light
These wood bowls are decorative AND practical. The shape of the bowl allows the yard to glide smoothly and prevents tangles.
Yarn Bowls Collection
Create yarn cakes in minutes! Saves time and prevent tangles
Electric Yarn Winder – 10oz Large Capacity Wool Ball ...