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Little Crochet Corner - My favorites and recommendations
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items Crocheting has been a continued favorite hobby, which is saying something since I have ADHD and hobby jump frequently. This list has items that I have come to rely on, patterns that I've used/bought and loved as well as patterns I am super excited to...
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Hooks and Tools
Beginner Friendly - Tutorials, Patterns and Creators
My Tested Patterns
Favorite Free Patterns
My 'To Buy' List
Hooks and Tools
I have a set and a half of these (some got lost when we moved) and I really do love them. They reduce my hand pain along with breaks and stretching significantly
Yarniss 14 Size Crochet Hooks Set,MultiColor,2mm(B)-10mm(N) Ergonomic Crochet Hooks with Case for Arthritic Hands, Extra Long Crochet Needles
I've also recommended this set before, it has good reviews and is another ergonomic hook option which tend to be better for most people's hands.
YOKER Crochet Hooks Set, 14 Sizes 2mm-10mm
I like these a bit better than the metal darning needles and such because they're a little bit flexible and that has made the sewing amigurumi much easier for me.
Hekisn Large-Eye Plastic Sewing Needles, Colorful Safety Lacing Needles, 3 Different Sizes Yarn Sewing Needle, Learning Needles for DIY Sewing Handmade Crafts 3.5 & 2.76 & 2.1 inch (30 Pieces)
These are in my purchase list because another crochet creator recommended these for marking placement in amigurumi as an alternative to sewing pins. As an amateur seamstress I get pricked quite enough by sewing pins and I think this is wonderful!
180 Pcs Brush Roller Pick Hair Curler Pins (Purple)
Andrea and Todd make amazing products, from yarn bowls and hooks to crochet patterns and custom crocheted items. I cannot recommend them more!
WickedlyHandmade
These have been saving my wrists, and I have a better grip with them than I do with the other ergonomic hooks I own. You don't need to get the whole set, and I find them at Walmart in the single hook packs pretty often. Cost per hook is definitely lo...
Boye 3396270001 Ergonomic Crochet Hook Set
This set of yarn needles has been amazing and I've discovered I actually like the metal ones better. There's a great variety and with how often I lose a single needle it's a great set that I still have most of!
61pcs Yarn Needle Set with Stitch Markers
Compression gloves are great for reducing pain associated with the repetitive motions of crochet or holding too tight of tension on working yarn. With previous injuries to my wrists it reduces a lot of my own pain. I've seen them highly recommend for...
DRNAIETY Arthritis Compression Gloves, S Purple
Another reduction of pain tool, these give me a little bit of flexibility compared to a stiff brace, but still provide some stabilization of the wrist which can be important, especially with those who have hypermobility in the wrist/hands.
INDEEMAX 2 Pack Copper Wrist Brace Support
Beginner Friendly - Tutorials, Patterns and Creators
Lara's tutorials are absolutely wonderful and not horrendously fast. She's got a pretty large variety of them that I've seen.
Lara Crochet/Knit🧶's Creator Profile
These tutorial intro videos have full videos on their YouTube channel. Lots of cute patterns!
Happy spooky season folks! The moon granny square tutorial is up on my YouTube channel! Go check it out 🌙 #crochetersoftiktok #crochettutorial #crochetgrannysquare #moongrannysquare #halloweencrochet #witchycrochet
Masc vibes patterns, a great resource for anyone looking to get into making clothes but not just the femme vibes
masc pattern inspo for you due to popular request #masculinecrochet #crochet #masccrochet #greenscreen
This pin has good information, don't feel pressured to buy anything from them, there are so many tutorials online and great YouTube videos for learning crochet. I'm less of a visual learner when it comes to crochet anymore, which is why you'll see mo...
20+ Basic Crochet Stitches + Beginner Crochet Classes Online
how to crochet for absolute beginners ✧.*crochet basic stitches-magic ring, single crochet etc.
LEARN TO CROCHET (for real this time) | SLOW Step-By-Step How to Crochet Tutorial
How to Crochet for Beginners: 14 Day Masterclass
How to Crochet for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - Basic Crochet Stitches Tutorial
Good beginner resource
How To Count Stitches In Crochet
More symbols you may find in crochet patterns that aren't written out.
How To: Symbol Crochet is Not Chicken Scratch
Ashlea has lots of great resources, I've ended up saving a lot from her page over the years I've been crocheting.
How to Weave in Ends of Yarn {So They Don't Come Undone}
These are in US crochet terms
Crochet Cheat Sheet
My Tested Patterns
These are patterns I have paid for and absolutely adored, some have free versions online and some don't. They aren't horribly complex and most really only require some beginner skills
I absolutely adore the Mabel Chicken pattern! It's simple and quick, adults and kids alike fawn over them at my craft fair table. They're small enough to be great travel stuffies for kids and also great for stressed out adults because they're so soft...
Mabel Chicken CROCHET PATTERN
There is also a free version of the pattern on their website but I found the pictures in the paid pattern to be really helpful and it's an inexpensive purchase
Crochet No-Sew Whale PATTERN, Crochet Whale Amigurumi, Amigurumi Whale Pattern, Crochet Whale Toy, No-Sew Crochet Pattern, Crochet Keychain
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I've had this pattern for a while now and really enjoy making these scarves. They're fairly simple to work up, just pay attention to the pattern 😅 I got a whole 4 rows messed up because of one oversight
Mountain Ridge Scarf CROCHET PATTERN
This is the paid version of the pattern, and this is one of my favorites to make for the kiddos. Absolutely lovely, uses a worsted weight (weight 4) yarn, four sizes (24mo, 2t/3t, 4t/5t, 6-8). Easy to follow, I've made around 6 of them, they haven't ...
Ring Around the Rosie Vest Crochet Pattern *PDF FILE ONLY* Instant Download
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Favorite Free Patterns
These are free online patterns that either I have used and loved or that I've seen getting lots of good attention online
These are super simple and adorable. I really enjoy making them and my cat really likes stealing them 😂
Kawaii Octopus Amigurumi
I've made this with 2 strand of Red Heart Super Saver and a 6mm hook, turned out well!
Freddie the Frog - Super Easy No-Sew Crochet Pattern
A nice simple pattern, it's sure to be great with kids. My niece absolutely loved hers
No-Sew Amigurumi Gummy Bear Crochet Pattern
Lots of love to this pattern from the crochet groups I'm in online. Sweet little turtle
Fred the Sea Turtle – Free Crochet Pattern + video tutorial - CJ Design Blog
Bandanas are a whole lot of fun and great in the summer especially
How to Crochet a Bandana + Free Easy Pattern
I love Hexi cardigans and this is a great resource
Cosy Hexi Cardi — Baby Crochet Designs
This one was great to work up around the holidays. I used Red Heart Soft and it was really comfortable
Easy Santa Hat in 6 Sizes: Free Crochet Pattern
I think I made my daughter like three pairs of these for the winter, I only know where one is now, yay toddlers 😅 she loved them though
Crochet Spruce Children's Mittens - Free Pattern
I've made one of these in blanket yarn and it was absolutely precious. Definitely recommend
Free Elephant Amigurumi Crochet Sew Pattern - Almost no sew
My 'To Buy' List
These patterns are either something I've made from free versions and would enjoy having easier access to, or patterns that have been on my radar. Type of pattern definitely varies.
I've had the delight to follow Andrea of Wickedly Handmade on TikTok and have stumbled into more than a few of her lives midway. The stuff she makes is wonderful.
Crochet Pattern ~ Wild Oleander Hooded Scarf PATTERN ~ Hooded Scarf, Hooded Cowl, Crochet Hooded Scarf, Triangle Scarf ~ Boho Fringe Scarf
I've been waiting to have proper funds to get this pattern since it came out! I'm excited for the prospects of having neck and head protection from the cold that won't fall of while I'm in my wheelchair going places. Definitely worth it, check her so...
Matrixx Hood | Crochet Pattern | Hooded cowl | available in 5 languages | Digital PDF|
I've got a soft spot for floppy ear bunnies, and this pattern caught my eye as soon as I scrolled by it. The reviews are great and there's some wonderful images attached with them. Would be lovely for Easter!
CROCHET PATTERN - Bonnie the Bunny
This is the matching beanie to the scarf in my tested patterns. I'm hoping to get this one soon so I can make matching sets for winter *before* it sets in this year
Mountain Ridge Beanie CROCHET PATTERN