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Crochet Starter Kit 🧶 Beginner Friendly
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As a crocheter of 5 years, here are the basic and some bonus items I would recommend to any new crocheter or knitter! Don't be afraid to start, I promise it gets easier!
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Lights up and has a row and stitch counter. Has basically any hook size you could possibly need!
Interchangeable Crochet Hooks
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Great to wind up skeins or if you need to frog a project. Reallllyyyy helps me stay organized
Yarn Cake Winder
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If you’re buying hanks, this lets you turn them into skeins much more easily
Wooden Yarn Swifts
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Important if you are making garments, or anything that requires a set shape
Knitting Blocking Mats | KnitPicks.com
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Blocking pins and t pins to make blocking your project a breeze!
Blocks & Pins
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Great to make more fitted waistlines or cap sleeves. I single crochet a row of it along each stitch I want cinched
Elastic Thread
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My favorite stitch markers, rarely slip through stitches compared to standard loop markers
Metal Stitch Markers
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Essential to finishing garments. These are extra durable and the curve makes it even easier!
Curved Metal Darning Needle
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My favorite online store for all things yarn, and knitting/ crochet supplies in general
Hobbii
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My favorite yarn for amigarumi, baby pillows
Sweet Snuggles™ Lite Yarn by Loops & Threads®
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Great bulk buy - I DARE you to try the seven day star blanket…
Caron® Big Cakes™ Yarn, Color: Sandy - Michaels
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More beautiful cakes - perfect for scarves, garments, blankets
Caron® Sweetie Cakes™ Yarn, Color: Taffy | Michaels
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Beginners start here! Basic acryllic great for learning!
Soft Classic™ Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads®, Color - Michaels
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Best yarn for garment making. Incredibly wide shade range. I always come back to the friends 8/4 and 8/6!
Friends Cotton 8/4
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Mohair blend great to enhance garment quality or add some warmth! Many colors!
Diablo
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