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Must-have tools for crocheters and knitters
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items I crochet constantly and have narrowed down my list with only the best tools. Great for you or as a gift to your favorite yarn worker!
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Crochet tools I can't live without
Writing, drawing, and working on crochet patterns
Where to store your myriad crochet tools
Crochet tools I can't live without
You need these, you really do!
If you don't have stitch markers on your table, in your bag, in your pocket, under the couch, or lost in balls of yarn, do you even crochet? These are great: they lock, they're sturdy, and the box they come in keeps them organized.
Meikeer 150 Pcs Knitting Crochet Stitch Markers | Amazon
I LOVE these sewing scissors. Very small so they fit in my small bag of crochet hooks, but the finger holes are large enough to be precise. Nice and sharp! Bonus: so so pretty.
DMC® Marbleized Scissors | Michaels
You can get away with standard tapestry/embroidery needles when crocheting, but if you're weaving in ends or embroidering amigurumi features, these will make your life so much easier. Blunt enough to not mess up your yarn, the turned edge will slide ...
Clover 340 Chibi with Jumbo Darning Needles
I love my yarn bowl! It's very pretty and smooth and holds yarn well. It's wide enough for Caron Cakes yarn or multiple regular sized skeins when you're going back and forth between colors. It keeps my yarn from rolling onto the floor and getting dir...
Iconikal 8-inch Wood Yarn Bowl - Large | Amazon
I find tension rings invaluable for warding off finger cramps while crocheting for hours. These are adjustable, which is really helpful. They do eventually break after loosening and tightening every day, but they're also really cheap, so I always hav...
Crochet Tension Ring For Finger | Amazon
I also use this tension ring to crochet. It has two spots for yarn so you can have 2 different colors on it at once or just turn it to face the way you prefer.
Morycraft Crochet Tension Ring for Yarn
This is the set of crochet hooks I use. Affordable, comes with a case, and the best part is that they're ergonomic. They let me crochet for longer than regular hooks because the grip is thicker and formed for hands to hold more comfortable. (The scis...
Yarniss 14 Ergonomic Crochet Hooks Set 2-10mm | Amazon
Ever wanted to try mini/micro crochet? These are the hooks you'll need! Make adorable tiny things like blankets for your dollhouse, intricate doilies, and teensy amigurumi.
Yarniss 10 Small Ergonomic Crochet Hooks 0.5-2.75mm for mini/micro crochet | Amazon
If you crochet for long sessions, you know about those hand cramps. I keep one of these grip strengtheners in my bag to work out the cramps when they get annoying. (A few reps every row is helpful to stave off cramps.) These are on the smaller size, ...
Strengthener Hand Grip 2 Pack
Writing, drawing, and working on crochet patterns
Keep track of your projects with the best tools available
I use these to mark my place when I'm following a pattern I've printed out or found in a book. It's so easy to move it as I get to a new line so I can easily see where I'm at (especially if I leave the pattern and don't return to it for awhile). Thes...
Neon Arrows Page Mates (Set of 200 Sticky Notes) | Amazon
I love this mechanical pencil for when I'm creating new patterns. I crochet, write, erase, and repeat until my patterns are just right. This pencil feels nice in my hand with a good weight, and the thin lead lets me be precise. I have one in every ba...
Uniball Kuru Toga Elite 0.5mm Pencil Kit | Amazon
I keep a crochet journal to track my projects (what hook size was I using on that blanket???) and look back to see how far I've come since I started. These pages are so smooth and lovely to write on, and the book opens flat, making writing even easie...
Apica Premium C.D. Notebook A5 7mm 96 Sheets | Amazon
I use this notebook to create new crochet patterns. The paper is strong and smooth and has a grid pattern instead of lines to make it easy to draw out plans. It's spiral bound, so it lays flat to make it easier to draw on.
Maruman MNEMOSYNE Notebook B5 5mm Dot Grid | Amazon
Do you like taking notes in pen to track your crochet? Are you daring enough to write patterns in pen? These pens write very smoothly and have a nice weight to them. I like the fine point for precision.
Uni-Ball Jetstream RT 3-Pack Black 0.7mm | Amazon
If you work in a dim space or, gods forbid, work with black yarn (the horror of trying to see your stitches!), this is the most important tool outside of your hooks. This very adjustable lamp is great if you have a table nearby. It's good at focusing...
NÄVLINGE LED work lamp | IKEA
I can't keep a paper bookmark in a book for the life of me, and with the number of books I carry around, they're always falling out in my bag. I use these magnetic bookmarks instead. Bonus: You can put them anywhere on the edge of the page so you can...
Get to The Point - Magnetic Arrow Bookmarks (20) | Amazon
Where to store your myriad crochet tools
Don't lose your precious crochet tools at the bottom of your purse!
I have many bags to hold my crochet tools, and this is one. It may be too vulgar for most people, but I enjoy the silliness that comes with some subtle cursing.
Silly bag (Thou May Ingest A Satchel Of Richards) | Amazon
I have a lot of bags to hold my crochet tools, including this one. I love the pattern and it's just the right size to hold my package of stitch markers, scissors, some hooks, and pens to go with printed patterns.
Traditional Red Rug Style Bag | Amazon
Another of my many crochet bags. Perfect size, and I love the message!
Hex The Patriarchy Bag | Amazon