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Beginner and Intermediate Crochet Must-Haves

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Paige

If you want to learn to crochet or you are just starting out, this list provides a great place to start. (Note: I am not an expert by any means. YMMV.)

Sections

Crochet Hooks

Hand Pain

Yarn

Accessories

Crochet Hooks

My favorite quality crochet hooks – a good hook can make all the difference.

When you are starting out with crochet there's no point in spending a ton of money on expensive ergonomic hooks. These are excellent for the price, are of good quality, and help minimize hand pain. The kit also comes with stitch markers, needles, and...

Yarniss 14 Size Crochet Hooks Set 2-10mm

These are expensive, but good gosh are they worth it if you are an avid crocheter. These are more lightweight than the generic counterparts (which I still love btw), and have more slip which makes crocheting easier, faster, and less painful. I sugges...

Amour Crochet Hooks

If you want to try a Clover Amour hook before you buy, I suggest this one in 5.5. I started with this one and am slowly building my collection.

Amour Crochet Hook I (5.5mm)

Hand Pain

Hand and wrist pain are unfortunately very common for crocheters.

Okay so I'm old but hand pain from crochet is real and horrible. You SHOULD take a break if you're in pain, but if you've gone too far (and you will and you need to stop), this helps you rest until you're ready again.

Aspercreme ® Pain Relief Cream with Lidocaine

Between crochet, jewelry-making, and just being on my laptop and iPhone too much, these help with the horrible hand pain.

HENOTIC Copper Arthritis Gloves Fingerless

These compression gloves also help with hand pain and can be worn while you sleep. It's crazy how much decent compression gloves make a difference.

Duerer Arthritis Compression Gloves with Straps

I use these for running in the winter and for when I crochet. If you are petite make sure you go with the smallest size available as these run big.

Cooling UV Sun Protection Arm Sleeves

Yarn

I never thought I would be a yarn snob but here we are. *I'm not really that much of a yarn snob as you'll see.

I have made so many tops from this yarn. It's lightweight and has gorgeous colorways. I've never had a problem with knotting, splitting, or fraying.

Mandala® Yarn

I made a baby blanket (which turned into a rather large throw) using a granny square in the round stitch – the parents loved it. However, if this gets knotted/tangled, R.I.P. Stop trying to untangle and just cut it.

Bernat Blanket Yarn (300g/10.5oz)

This yarn gets a lot of hate on Reddit, but I actually really like it for washcloths and kitchen towels.

Peaches and Crème yarn website - Premium Peaches & Creme cotton ...

Accessories

My husband got me this for Christmas and I love it. I take it on road trips. It fits an insane amount of yarn and has special holders for hooks.

Yarn Bag - Cylinder - Hobbii

These are pricey, but worth it for anyone who wants to learn to crochet. I still use the Woobles guides online to help with learn new stitches or refresh me on old ones.

The Woobles