I have been crocheting for over 10 years. Sometimes it's overwhelming on getting started with a new hobby but I can be your guide! Crochet is a great screen-off hobby to get into! Here are recs to get started!
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MUST - HAVE Essential Tools
RECOMENDED Essential Tools
Tapestry Crochet
MUST - HAVE Essential Tools
Never can go wrong with hooks, scissors, and yarn!
My favorite yarn brand! Explore the color as there are so many to choose from! :)
Red Heart Super Saver Amethyst Yarn 3-Pack
Great hook to start out with! Not too big and not too small for projects!
Clover 1047/H Deep Blue Amour Crochet Hook H
My go-to hook for crocheting tapestries
Clover 1045/G Purple Amour Crochet Hook 4.0mm
Love how compact these are instead of carry big bulky scissors!
Fiskars Gingher 4-Inch Featherweight Thread Snip
Loved the clover hooks so much I got the whole set!
Clover 3672 Amour Crochet Hook Set, 10 sizes
Good starter set on a budget if clover is too expensive for you. I started with these and then moved on to clover!
Susan Bates Silvalume Ergonomic Crochet Hook Set G6-K10.5
RECOMENDED Essential Tools
Not needed to start your journey but can be very helpful
No more poking yourself! Comes with a couple of needles in a little case- CUTE! We love compact practical things over here!
Clover 339 Chibi with Darning Needles - Amazon.com
I use these more for smaller projects and when I make clothes! Can be used for amigurumi but I have never used them for that
Clover Lock Ring Markers, 20/pkg - Amazon.com
I make my yarn cakes BIG and this is stable to hold them.
BARVA Portable Chunky Yarn Holder 22 Lb
I love how flexible the tapes when I'm measuring crochet clothes I make!
iBayam 2 Pack Body Measuring Tape
Where my yarn currently sits all color coded and organized.
Amazon.com: AWTATOS Cube Storage Organizer ...
I love how satisfying it is to wind the yarn! Plus it has helped me complete projects faster and find those sneaky pre-made knots!
Olikraft Large 10oz Hand Operated Yarn Winder
Tapestry Crochet
For those interested in trying this out, these are highly recommended
Great board to have to hold granny squares or my personal favorite - tapestries!
Aulin 17x17 Foldable Crochet Blocking Board
Color switching is a must for tapestry crochet! I love to use these when I am using more than 5 colors in a tapestry to keep myself organized!
Clover 6-Piece Bobbin Set, Red, 5"x2.6"
Heats up super fast and helps me steam my tapestries to loosen and soften the piece
HiLIFE Portable Handheld Clothes Steamer
Found the gold mine in wooden dowels. I prefer the 3/8 and whatever size length for my projects.
Wooden Dowels 3/8x15 Inch, 20PCS for Crafts
For those on a budget, this is an alternative solution to block pieces and can be expanded for clothing