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Crafting Essentials for Beginners
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items I love crafting in the evenings and making gifts for all the loved ones in my life! My favorite things to make are little characters for the little ones in our life!
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My favorite yarns and hooks and all the fun things to make crafting your own. I'm mainly Crocheting right now but stay tuned for more projects as I expand my horizons.
My go to yarn for my crochet projects! It comes in so many different colors. It's soft enough for making things for children but durable enough to actually be played with.
I Love This Yarn | Hobby Lobby | 1003367
All the crochet hook sizes I’ve needed with scissors and tape measure in a convenient little case. Thinking about expanding to more sizes soon but this kit has (in my opinion) all the sizes you need when starting your journey.
Ergonomic Crochet Hooks | Hobby Lobby | 1615681
A really nice set of crochet hooks to get once you decide to commit to the hobby! They ergometric so easier on the hands. Hooks can be an investment but once you get serious about a hobby, but nice quailty can make a huge difference.
Clover Amour Crochet Hook Set
A great way to keep your yarn ball from rolling away from you! There are a lot of different styles you can get. I've seen cute ones that look like little animals so I might need to try one of those next!
Light & Dark Pinewood Yarn Bowl By Loops & Threads™
Never lose your place again or have to count all your stitches! I like these ones that close fully because then I'm not afraid to lose my place when I'm putting my project away.
Clover Lock Ring Markers
Attempting to start my embroidery journey on these tote bags for gifts for friends and family. I'm using transfer paper to get the design on the bags that I'll then embroider.
Natural Cotton Tote Bag, 3ct. by Make Market® | Michaels
A starter hoop for embroidery. Some people have big opinions on the type of hoops to use. As a starter, I didn't want to spend too much money, so I went with these but if it's a hobby I stick with, I'll think about upgrading.
Loops & Threads™ Bamboo Hoop Set
Patterns
Patterns I've gotten off of Etsy or found online. I love gifting homemade goods - I think it adds an extra special touch that you're thinking of someone and putting in the effort to make them a one of a kind gift.
My first big crochet project!! I made some of these cuties for my nephew when he was born to go with his Winnie the Pooh themed nursery! The pattern is super clear and easy to follow, and I would definitely purchase another pattern from this Etsy sho...
PDF PATTERN_8in1 Winnie the POOH and friends crochet pattern by Bumcraft 2
Such a fun pattern to make! My nephew loves feeding the caterpillar while reading the book. There were also videos to help with some of the peices that were very helpful. The hardest part for me was the cheese slice with the holes! But totally worth ...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Storybook (Digital Download)
Expansion pack for the Very Hungry Caterpillar that includes when he turns into a butterfly! Certain parts of this were difficult but again the seller had videos to help and was very responsive to questions so I highly recommend making this for a lov...
Expansion - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Storybook (Digital Download)
Free dragon crochet pattern I made for my friend’s baby! Super clear instructions and easy to make. It's also fun to pick out your own colors to use based on nursery colors or a child's favorite color!
Small dragon Crochet pattern by Carolyne Brodie