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The Art of Crochet: Tools I Love

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All my favorite crochet essentials — from comfy hooks to handy tools that make every project smoother and more fun.
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hooks

 
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When crocheting, something that may come with it, if you crochet a lot would be hand pain so, ergonomic hooks would be great to combat that.
12pcs EEEkit Ergonomic Handle Crochet Hooks Set Soft Needles Craft Sewing Knitting Hooks Tool for Arthritic Hands(2-8mm)
 
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One of the most important things you need for crocheting: hooks! You need something that’s durable, fits in your hand great and works smoothly with whatever yarn you have!
Aluminum Crochet Hooks
 
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Beautifully crafted wooden crochet hooks that glide through yarn effortlessly and feel warm in your hand.
Wooden Crochet Hooks
 
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Warm, eco-friendly bamboo hooks that glide through yarn for a relaxed, natural feel.
Bamboo Crochet Hooks

Yarn

 
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Having any yarn is great but, having yarn that’s very easy to work with is even better! (Acrylic yarn)
Michaels
 
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The softest type of yarn I’ve used would be milk cotton yarn. I love that it gives a really smooth look.
MICLOZYT Milk Cotton Yarn Clearance!Yarn for Crochet,Milk Cotton Yarn 5 Skeins for Crafting for Crocheting Hand Knitting Weaving,Light Pink,Knitting & Crochet

Kits

 
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I love it when you can get everything you need at once, so a crochet kit does exactly that!
Yarniss Crochet Kit for Beginner,Crochet Kits with 840 Yards Crochet Yarn Balls and 10 PCS Crochet Hooks Set
 
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This was my first kit when I wanted to learn how to crochet. It was very helpful in teaching the basics.
Boye Simplicity Everyday Crochet Kit, 30 Pieces Multi-Color

Other good things to have

 
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Sure, you may not absolutely need it when you first start crocheting, but it really make things easier! A yarn winder is helpful when you have a skein of yarn you usually have to pull from the side or pull from the middle and even if you do pull from...
Tanjnj Knitting Yarn Ball Winder Needlecraft Yarn Hand Operated Red Portable Package Easy To Set Up And Use Sturdy With Metal Handle And Tabletop Clamp
 
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When you’re travelling and want to crochet but you want your supplies together and separate from your other stuff, a yarn bag is great for that!
Crochet Bag-Knitting Bag Yarn Storage Organizer-Yarn Bag and Crochet Tote,Yarn Holder for Crocheting,Crochet Accessories
 
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Having somewhere to store your yarn is great, especially if you have a lot of it.
Hanging Yarn Storage Organizer with 6 Zipper Closure Compartments, Large Capacity Knitting Organizer Storage, Over the Door Hanging Yarn Holder for Knitting Needles, Crochet Hooks(Clear White)
 
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Yarn needles are best when you’re finishing up a project and you want to tie up loose ends. Metal yarn needles go through your project smoothest.
2 ct. (48 Total) Steel Yarn Needles by Loops & Threads
 
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A measuring tape is essential when crocheting wearable items to have it get the best fit!
Flexible Tape Measures
 
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Cute, colorful stitch markers that make counting and tracking your stitches easy.
Crochet Stitch Markers
 
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A yarn bowl Keeps yarn neat, steady, and tangle-free while you work.
Yarn Bowl
 
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Crochet rings are great if you struggle with tension when crocheting.
Crochet Ring