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items Everything I can't live without when it comes to all of my yarn work
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Crochet Hooks/Knitting Needles
Notions
Knitting Machines
Books
Crochet/Knit Kits
Yarn
Crochet Hooks/Knitting Needles
These are my ride or die for crochet hooks and knitting needles
For Tunisian crochet, I really enjoy this set
Clover Takumi® Interchangeable Tunisian Crochet Hook ...
This helps my hands a lot when I'm using the metal straight crochet hooks
Boye Ergonomic Crochet Hook Handle 4.5"
Hands down my favorite metal hooks
Onyx Streamline Metal Crochet Hooks
I only use circular knitting needles when I knit and these are my ride or die!
KnitPro Mindful Gratitude Interchangeable Needles
Notions
These are all the things that make life easier for me as a knitter/crocher
I like these for thicker yarns, they are a bit more flexible
5ct Value Pack Yarn Finishing Knitting Needle Set | JOANN
I use this digital counter with my knitting machines that don’t have a built in counter. It’s great if you need any kind of counter as well
Digital Row Counter Assorted Colors: Pink, Purple Or Silver | JOANN
I swear by this light for any kind of yarn work as well as reading
NIVAVA Neck Reading Light, Rechargeable LED
These take some getting used to but they work really well to not put a strain on your neck when doing yarnwork or reading or even on your phone.
CHANGAR Prism Glasses for Lying Down Reading
I use this to block my pieces, it's small but works well
Sunbeam 1000W Compact Handheld Steamer with Brush Attachment
Blocking mats and pins are a must for me
Extra Thick Blocking Mats for Knitting & Crochet 9 Pack ...
I like using these in conjunction with the single pins on the foam mats when blocking
KnitPro Rainbow Knit Blockers -8 W/4 Pins & 12 W/8 Pins
I absolutely love this blocking board for my granny squares, it’s big enough for bigger squares and also folds in half to be double sided for smaller squares, well worth it!
23.6" x 15.8" Foldable Crochet Blocking Board
Knitting Machines
I taught myself to knit and crochet over 30 years ago and once I saw these machines I HAD to try them, needless to say I was hooked!
I've used both the Sentro and the Addi for knitting both tube and flat panel and I think it's just personal choice really for the big one
addiExpress Kingsize Knitting Machine
For this size machine I prefer the Addi, the sentro is just clunky and doesn't work well for me but again personal preference and budget
Addi 990-2 Knitting Mill, 15cm/5.9in, Black
I started out with this one then moved over to the addi but it works really well as long as you clean and oil it periodically. It's a good starting point to see if you like machine knitting
SENTRO 48 Needles Knitting Machine Kit
I use this lubricant when cleaning and re-lubricating my knitting machines
Super Lube Silicone O-Ring Lubricant
Books
My favorite Crochet/Knitting books that I keep going back to, whether for a pattern for for reference
If you love granny squares, this is a great book!
Ultimate Granny Square Sourcebook: 100 Motifs
Call it the modern doily if you want but you aren't limited to floss thread I've used these patterns with 3 and 4 weight yarns and they are all just stunning!
Modern Crochet Mandalas: 50+ Colorful Motifs
Really well thought out book for your non traditional amigurumi/stuffies
Crochet Creatures: 19 Myth & Legend Designs
I found this book invaluable when learning Tunisian crochet and Toni also has a YouTube channel which helped to get a visual and she's just really fun to watch!
The Tunisian Crochet Handbook: A Beginner's Guide|Paperback
One of my first knitting books and it is still one that I refer back to a lot if you want it written instead of video. Great patterns as well!
Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook|Paperback
Great book to get started if you don't want to buy a full kit, you can get dupe yarn on amazon as well. These are just so much fun!
Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion: 21 Easy Projects to Celebrate Life's Happy Moments (The Woobles Crochet)|Hardcover
Crochet/Knit Kits
I was gifted a crochet kit and it just snowballed from there, these are my favorites thus far and I'm sure I'll be adding more!
If you're a Star Wars fan and love to crochet stuffies/amigurumi, this is a must have!
Star Wars Crochet|Other Format
If you're a Harry Potter fan and love to crochet stuffies/amigurumi, this is a must have!
Harry Potter Crochet|Other Format
Hands down my favorite wooble, I know they can be a bit pricey but they really are a lot of fun to make
Howard the Yeti, The Woobles Beginner Crochet Kit
Halloween is my absolute favorite and I had so much fun with this kit. It may not be around forever but it looks like B&N still has them if you want to grab them online!
Eerie-sistibly Woobly Haunted House Box Learn to Crochet kit
She's just so stinking cute! I can't stop raving about these kits :)
Meg the Gingerbread Woman - B&N Exclusive
Yarn
I absolutely love using this yarn to crochet hats & beanies with, it's thick and works up pretty quick!
Charisma® Yarn by Loops & Threads®
These cakes I love to use on my knitting machine to whip up a hat and infinity scarf set. You can make both with one cake!
Caron® Latte Cakes™ Yarn
I love the feel of these cakes, a cotton/acrylic blend that works up beautifully. I love them for shawls, sweaters and even wall hangings!
Caron® Blossom Cakes™ Yarn
I love that these cakes have a little wool in them but not enough to be scratchy. It's a sturdy and thick yarn great for sweaters, shawls, blankets and I've even made some wall hangings from them.
Caron® Macchiato Cakes™ Yarn
I love this yarn for making bucket hats, it doesn't turn into a pile of mush and holds it's shape a bit better. Comes in a number of colors also
Lion Brand Bulky Tape Rewind Yarn, 1 Pack
This is another yarn I love to use for my bucket hats, it's very similar to the lion brand I also have listed so same qualities would apply.
Bernat Suede-Ish Soot Waves Yarn 3-Pack