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Helpful Guide for Beginner Crocheting
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items This crochet list is meant for newcomers and beginners looking for crochet information. This list includes suggesting hooks that are ideal for crocheters of all levels to use. These hooks are perfect for working on amigurumi, blankets, garments, and ...
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Helpful Beginner Information
Yarn Recommendations
Additional Yarn for Beginners to Use
Beginner Hooks
Beginner Kits
Recommended Beginner Projects
Helpful Beginner Information
Here you can see information on different hooks. I’ve also include a video on how to hold your yarn.
This article asks, What's the best hook for beginners? Reading this article can give you insight into the type of hook or hooks that will work best for you.
What's the Right Crochet Hook for Beginners? - Craftsy
4 ways to hold your yarn while crocheting. I teach some of these methods to my students.
4 Ways to Hold Your Yarn When Crocheting
One of the things I teach my students is about different yarn weights. I recommend using weight 4-6 for learning. Using these weights allow you to see your stitches and understand what you are doing. If you go down into weights 1-3, your yarn is thin...
Standard Yarn Weight System | Welcome to the Craft Yarn Council
Yarn Recommendations
Here are a few yarn recommendations for a beginner below. Stay away from black when you are first learning and pure white in my opinion. Pick a color that is easy to see the stitches you are completing.
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Offers many types of yarn including Bernat which many use for Amigurumi and blankets
Yarnspirations: Free Crochet & Knitting Patterns, Yarn and Supplies
Michaels also offers many types of yarns including loops and threads, bernat, and caron.
Yarn for Knitting, Crochet, and Crafting | Michaels
Joann offers many types of yarns for great prices and they offer many sales throughout the year.
Crochet Yarn & Knitting Yarn - JOANN
I love caron cakes! I recently made a large afgan with their blossom radiant rainbow cake.
Caron Cakes Yarn | Yarnspirations
Another yarn I love using! Its soft and very easy to work with as a beginner crocheter!
Mandala® Yarn - Lion Brand Yarn
Alpaca yarn is known for its warmth and softness. It is also natural and hypoallergenic catering to even the most sensitive skin, ensuring that your creations are both beautiful and kind. This yarn is ideal for a wide range of DIY projects. Their yar...
100% Baby Alpaca Yarn Set of 3 Bulky Skeins
Additional Yarn for Beginners to Use
This list includes the best yarn for a beginner or someone new to crochet to use to make their first projects or practice with. Don't forget to not use black or pure white when you are first learning.
Red Heart is available at Walmart and is a good yarn to begin learning with. This maroon colored Red Heart yarn is very affordable for a newcomer learning to crochet. It's under $5 for almost 400 yards of yarn! I wanted to create a section for beginn...
Red Heart Super Saver Medium Acrylic Burgundy Yarn, 364 yd
Red Heart is available at Walmart and is a good yarn to begin learning with. This blue yarn is very affordable for a newcomer learning to crochet. It's under $5 for almost 400 yards of yarn! I wanted to create a section for beginners yarn to make it ...
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Delft Blue, 7oz(198g), Medium, Acrylic
Red Heart is available at Walmart and is a good yarn to begin learning with. This pink yarn is very affordable for a newcomer learning to crochet. It's under $5 for almost 400 yards of yarn! I wanted to create a section for beginners yarn to make it ...
Red Heart® Super Saver® 4 Medium Acrylic Yarn, Baby Pink 7oz/198g, 364 Yards
Red Heart is available at Walmart and is a good yarn to begin learning with. This gray yarn is very affordable for a newcomer learning to crochet. It's under $5 for almost 400 yards of yarn! I wanted to create a section for beginners yarn to make it ...
Red Heart® Super Saver® 4 Medium Acrylic Yarn, Dusty Gray 7oz/198g, 364 Yards
Red Heart is available at Walmart and is a good yarn to begin learning with. If you don't want to work with a solid color, this is a fun choice! Still pick a yarn that is easy to see your stitches with. This yarn is very affordable for a newcomer lea...
Red Heart® Super Saver® #4 Medium Acrylic Yarn, Purple Tones 5oz/142g, 236 Yards
I enjoy using mainstays for a lot of my projects! This yarn is a beautiful green color! I think it is soft and is easy to use for any project you need medium weight yarn for. It's also affordable at under $5. It is also great for a beginner to croche...
Mainstays Medium Acrylic Green Yarn, 7 Oz 397 Yards
I enjoy using mainstays for a lot of my projects! This royal purple color is beautiful. I think Mainstays is soft and is easy to use for any project you need medium weight yarn for. It's also super affordable at under $5. It is also great for a begin...
Mainstays Medium Acrylic Purple Yarn, 7 Oz 397 Yards
I enjoy using mainstays for a lot of my projects! I think it is soft and is easy to use for any project you need medium weight yarn for. It's also really affordable at under $5. It is also great for a beginner to crochet to use! Remember, any colors ...
Mainstays Medium Acrylic Pink Blend Yarn, 5 Oz 285 Yards
I enjoy using mainstays for a lot of my projects! I think it is soft and is easy to use for any project you need medium weight yarn for. It's also very affordable at under $5. It is also great for a beginner to crochet to use! Remember, any colors bu...
Mainstays Medium Acrylic Blue Blend Yarn, 5 Oz 285 Yards
This Red Heart Yarn has almost 500 yards of yarn and is sure to last you awhile! This yarn is under $10 and hasThis is a great color for you to use and be able to see your stitches as you work!
Red Heart® Super Saver® Jumbo #4 Medium Acrylic Yarn, Icelandic 10oz/283g, 482 Yards
Bernat yarn is a favorite among many crocheters. It’s great for making blankets and also stuffed animals! This yarn is bulky and easy to use. This one also features a nice variety of colors on the yarn instead of a solid color.
Bernat® Baby Blanket™ #6 Super Bulky Polyester Yarn, Raspberry Kisses 10.5oz/300g, 220 Yards
Bernat yarn is a favorite among many crocheters. It’s great for making blankets and also stuffed animals! This yarn is considered bulky and will defintely help to see your stitches as you work.
Bernat® Baby Blanket™ #6 Super Bulky Polyester Yarn, Baby Blue-Green 10.5oz/300g, 220 Yards
I really love mandala because of the softness and texture of the yarn. It also looks beautiful when you make projects with it! I have this exact yarn and its beautiful in person
Lion Brand Yarn Mandala Ombre Harmony Ombre Cake Medium Acrylic Multi-color Yarn
I really love mandala because of the softness and texture of the yarn. It also looks beautiful when you make projects with it!
Lion Brand Mandala Ombre Yarn-Happy
SILKY-SOFT ACRYLIC YARN: Ombré Encore is a 1-ply acrylic in tonal ombré colors that creates an airy, soft fabric with great stitch definition.
CHUNKY WEIGHT: #5 Bulky weight with 6-7 WPI. A recommended needle size of US 9-11 (5.5-8mm) for 12-15 sts/...
KnitPal Ombré-Encore Chunky Yarn - White Raspberry
Multiple colors other than purple available!
LUSTROUS METALLIC WITH A SILKY FEEL: Retro-Glam is a shiny metallic yarn with a super-soft, airy feel and a glossy sheen. A blend of 57% acrylic, 43% polyester gives Retro-Glam a smooth, sleek feel and d...
Retro-Glam Metallic Sparkle Yarn, Royal Purple
One of Bernats best sellers. There are multiple colors to choose from and some come in a 1pack or 2pack.
Bernat Blanket Extra Purple Sunset Yarn 2 Pack
I have actually used this yarn for one of my highland cow stuffed animals and loved the texture. Its soft and feels great.
Lion Brand Heartland Yarn, Yosemite, Multicolor
Glow in the dark yarn? Yes please! What a great idea to use for special projects.
Lion Brand DIY Glow Yarn, Natural
I love the feel of caron cakes and even made myself a blanket with one of them! This lavendar one is beautiful but they have ALOT of colors to choose from.
Caron Colorama Halo Cake Yarn, Lavender Frost
Beginner Hooks
Here you can see different types of hooks that are for sale. This list provides different locations you can purchase crochet hooks.
Etsy offers many different crochet hooks. These hook are usually handmade by crafters using different crafting mediums.
Crochet Hooks - Etsy
Crochet Hooks are Available at Michaels. They offer single hooks and also small kits.
Crochet Hooks - Michaels
Crochet Hooks are also available at Hobby Lobby! Here is their website to see what they currently offer and have in stock.
Crochet Hooks & Tools - Yarn & Needle Art - Hobby Lobby
Great article on what hooks are good for beginners to use. The article explains the different type of hook and handle materials.
What's the Right Crochet Hook for Beginners? - Craftsy
I bought these hooks for myself. I have enjoyed using them, the colors are awesome! The only cons are the length seems a little long to hold comfortably and the hook sizes easily wear off where they are printed on.
Coopay Ergonomic Crochet Hooks Set, 9 Sizes
I personally own these hooks and they are by far my favorite to use! The hook has a comfortable handle that fits nicely in your hand and isn't too long. It also features a nice groove were you thumb sits while you work. The only con I have with the h...
Coopay Black Gold Crochet Hooks for Arthritic
This crochet kit has great reviews on amazon. It includes everything you need to get started crocheting as an adult or a child. It includes an awesome bag to hold everything, different size hooks, stitch markers, and more!
Katech Beginner Crochet Kit for Adults
Here is a best selling crochet kit on Amazon that has over 20k positive reviews! The listing on Amazon offers a few different size kits with different amount of crochet hooks included in the purchase. I recommend just getting all the hooks! You never...
Yarniss 14 Size Ergonomic Crochet Hooks Set
Another type of hook I recommend and you may want to look into is a lighted hook for when it’s dark. I don’t personally own one, but it’s definitely on my wish list on Amazon! This kit offers different size hooks to attach to work on your project.
Yarniss 18 Size Crochet Hooks Set with Light
Another hook many crocheters love are clover hooks! I see and read many people on social media recommending and using these hooks. They are known for their quality and durability!
Clover Amour Crochet Hook Set, 10 sizes
Large Crochet Hooks Set: This crochet hook set includes 5 large crochet hooks(12mm 15mm 18mm 20mm 25mm),6 yarn needles with 10 stitches markers. Crochet hooks are from 12mm to 25mm, suitable for chunky yarn.
Large Crochet Hooks 12mm-25mm for Chunky Yarn
Beginner Kits
These are good beginner kits to try. Most offer video tutorials (like the woobles.) As a crochet teacher, I have helped multiple students learn to read the wobbles patterns as well as letting them use the video.
Woobles are good kits for people with basic skills and enjoy using video tutorials to follow.
The Woobles | Learn to crochet kits for beginners
Festive Holiday Crochet Kits on Amazon! Check out this cute one with Santa and friends. It has had over 1k purchases and is sitting about a 4.5 recommendation on Amazon by customers!
Crochet Kits For Beginners
For all you Harry Potter fans! They have this awesome collectors edition kit out now!
Hogwarts Express™ Collector's Box
This is definitely a cute and festive kit for any beginner to try!
Wooble in a Pear Tree Bundle
Who doesn’t want to crochet a cute Dino named Fred! This is a great beginner kit to try!
Fred the Dinosaur Crochet Kit
This is a great beginners kit with all the best seller Woobles.
Easy Peasy Beginner Bundle
Another awesome Harry Potter kit for all you fans out there. You get to make Doby!
Wizarding World Woobles Bundle
Who wouldn’t want to crochet a cute Trash Panda? I mean a raccoon 😆
Scooter the Raccoon Crochet Kit
Here is a cute cat you can crochet as a beginner. It’s great to build your skills!
Nico the Cat Crochet Kit
I’ve helped a student with the cookie box crochet kit and it was adorable! These make great gifts for the holidays and also for a beginner learning to do stuffed animals.
Each kit includes high-quality materials, easy-to-follow tutorials, and cute p...
Cookie Box Crochet Kit for Beginners - Learn to Crochet Amigurumi Stuffed Animals - Gift - for Kids (13+) and Adults - Beginner-Friendly Yarn - Stitch-by-Stitch Video Tutorial - Turtle Hugo
This kit was Cookie Box is an adorable bundle for a beginner to learn to crochet amigurumi. I’ve helped a previous student of mine make one. The instructions were pretty clear and the materials they provided were good quality.
Cookie Box Crochet Kits for Beginners - Bear Ted, Bear Bruno, Koala Coal - Bundle
This crochet kit includes different crochet hooks and crochet accessories: 9 ergonomic soft handle crochet hooks (2.0-6.0 mm), 12 lace crochet hooks(0.6-1.9 mm), 8 balls of yarn,32 pieces crochet accessories and 1 pink storage bag.Complete crochet ki...
ZICALSO Beginner Crochet Kit with Yarn
All-in-one Crochet Kit: This crochet kit includes everything you need to create adorable crochet bees. It contains enough yarn,crochet hook, safety eyes, stuffing, and detailed instructions.
ZICALSO Beginner Crochet Kit with Tutorials
Recommended Beginner Projects
I created this pattern and started selling it for my Etsy Shop. It’s my best selling cup cozy pattern. This pattern requires you to know only basic crochet stitches like single and double crochet.
This cup cozy is reusable and eco friendly dependin...
Simple Handcrafted Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern -Perfect for Beginners, instant download PDF, Ecofriendly and Reusable
Here is a website that offers many different patterns to try for free. There are a variety of options including beanies, blankets, and more!
Free Crochet Patterns for Beginners - LoveCrafts
Stitch Markers
This is an awesome kit for stitch markers! It offers a lot of stitch markers and also has large plastic sewing needles you can use to weave in your ends during projects
FIVEIZERO 220/900 Stitch Markers & Needles
Clover is a well known brand in the crochet world. I would recommend these stitch markers for their quality.
Clover Jumbo Locking Stitch Markers
These stitch markers are being sold by a crafter on Etsy. They are really cute cat themed stitch markers! Get them before they sell out!
Cute Cat Stitch Markers – Set of 5 for Knitting and Crochet – Perfect Gift for Cat-Loving Crafters
For all the cat lovers! Here is another set of affordable stitch markers for a newcomer to crochet.
DoreenBeads 6Pcs Cat Stitch Marker Charms
I actually purchased these stitch markers in 2023. I love them and they are SOO cute. Their brand offers a ton of different themed stitch markers and I would highly recommend them for your projects.
NBEADS 8 Pcs Cat Stitch Markers, Alloy Charms
I love these flower themed stitch markers. They are beautiful to look at. Plus you can support a small business owner on Etsy with their crafts!
Progress Keepers Flower Stitch Markers Crochet Gift Knitting Gift Accessories for Knitters
Adorable Hello Kitty Stitch Markers! These would be perfect while working on your hello kitty projects. I have crocheted Hello Kitty, and it was one of the cutest projects I've done.
Kitty Stitch Markers
Amazing beach themed stitch markers that have shells on them! Anyone who loves the beach will love looking at these while working on their projects
Seashell Nautical Stitch Markers for Knitting & Crocheting Unique Set of 6 Shells Ocean Crafting Crafter Birthday Graduation Wedding Gift
I just found these cute Starbucks Coffee cup stitch markers. All you Starbucks fans out there will love these for your projects!
Stitch Markers, Coffee Cups
If you are interested in 3D printing your own stitch markers, I offer a 3D Heart stitch marker file to purchase on my Etsy shop
3D Printed Heart Shaped Stitch Marker Digital File, Instant Download
I offer resin printed stitch markers on my Etsy Shop that are shaped like a heart!
3D Printed Resin Heart Shaped Stitch Markers - 25 Pieces
Cute Stitch stitch markers haha. I've crocheted Stitch and it would have been awesome to use a Stitch stitch marker during it! This was found on Etsy and by purchasing it, you support a small business owner.
Stitch Markers- Cartoon Characters
POKEMON! I've crocheted Pikachu and it would have been really cute using pikachu stitch marker during my project. I found this item on Etsy! Make sure you get it before they sell out!
Stitch Markers-Cartoon Characters, Variety of 5
Glow in the dark stitch marker?! Say Less! These look awesome and I found them on Etsy. Make sure you buy before their shop runs out! By purchasing their product, you are supporting a small business owner.
Glow In The Dark UV Black Light Activated Butterfly Glitter Resin Zipper Charm Stitch Marker
Sewing Machine Ideas for Crochet Bag Interiors
I've created small crochet bags to store items, small objects, and crochet hooks. For the inside fabric, I needed a sewing machine to complete the stitches to attach to the zipper of my bag. Here is an option to look at! Magicfly mini sewing machine ...
Magicfly Mini Sewing Machine for Kids, Pink
Blocking Boards
Blocking boards are great for granny squares and helping maintain the square shape to use for your projects!
Two Versions for Every Crafter: Olikraft offers two versions of their blocking boards—the Standard and the Premium. Each caters to different needs and preferences within the crafting community.
Exclusive Design Features: Their Premium Blocking Board...
Olikraft Crochet Blocking Board with 50 Pins