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To feed that crochet addiction
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Madelyn Bickel
my favorite products, tips, tricks, and patterns for all the crochet lovers (many are beginner friendly!)
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Yarn
 
Hooks
 
Tools
 
Clothing Tutorials
 
Stitch Tutorials
 
Bag Tutorials

Yarn

some of my favorite colors, feels, and brands!

 
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this yarn is so soft – its my personal fav
Caron® Cloud Cakes™ Yarn
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so soft!!! and on sale
Sweet Snuggles™ Lite Yarn by Loops & Threads®
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fun color combinations
Capri Eco Cotton™ Multicolor Yarn by Loops & Threads®
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this brand really does have the best
Caron® Cotton Cakes™ Yarn | Michaels
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so soft and feels so nice
Caron® Blossom Cakes™ Yarn
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this yarn is great for blankets – definitely check how much you will need!
Bernat® Blanket Big™ Yarn
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super soft and thick yarn to use for blankets
Bernat® Blanket™ Yarn
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another great blanket yarn option
Sweet Snuggles™ Yarn by Loops & Threads®
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a wool yarn is great for hats, sweaters, and scarves
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® Solid Yarn
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cotton yarn is great for clothing, especially when it comes in a multi pack like this one!
3 Pack Lion Brand® 24/7 Cotton® Yarn
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getting multiple at one time is a great money saver!
3 Pack Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® Solid Yarn
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this yarn has some really cool texture!
Charisma™ Tweed Yarn by Loops & Threads®
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Hooks

great hooks and sets esp when you are just starting!

 
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great to make those hands not hurt
Prym® Ergonomics Crochet Hook
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good set for beginners
Susan Bates® Soft Ergonomic™ Crochet Hook Set, G-K
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much more comfortable than just a metal hook
Clover Amour Crochet Hook
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these are so much better for your hands
Ergonomic Aluminum Crochet Hook by Loops & Threads®
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investing in a better hook really saves your hands!!!
Prym® Ergonomics Crochet Hook
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this is a great investment and you wont have to get another hook again
Clover Amour Crochet Hook Set
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another great set to avoid hand cramping
Susan Bates® Soft Ergonomic™ Crochet Hook Set, G-K
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a bigger hook is what you'll need for thicker yarn, for things like blankets!
Susan Bates® Silvalume® Aluminium Crochet Hook
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Tools

things like stitch counters, markers, etc

 
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so good when you always loose count
Coats Susan Bates® Digital Row Counter
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stitch markers are so helping to mark rows and number of stitches
Loops & Threads® Carabiner Stitch Markers, 20ct.
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good, sharp scissors are so important to avoid fraying
3M Scotch™ 6" Precision Scissors
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Clothing Tutorials

I have followed these videos myself, or have been recommended to me!

 
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followed this video for the first sweater I ever made!
Beginner Sweater Tutorial | YouTube
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I have made so many of these – super easy!
Easy Sleeve / Shrug Tutorial | YouTube
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I finished this in like 2 hours
Crop Top Tank Top | YouTube
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makes such a fun pattern! a little on the more complicated side
Flower Sweater | YouTube
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i cant wait to do this vest myself!
Beginner friendly crochet vest tutorial I Kenikse Crochet
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Stitch Tutorials

learning different stitches can make your projects more interesting!

 
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a fun new stitch to try!
How to crochet HERRINGBONE STITCH - Step by step - Easy and fast - stitch tutorial
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a great tutorial to learn a bunch of different tricks
16 Essential Crochet Stitches and Skills Every Beginner Should Know - Beginner Crochet Master Class
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this would be so cool for a blanket!
Easy Crochet Stitch Tutorial / Crochet Blossom Stitch
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this stich is super cool and would also be very cool for a blanket
CROCHET: Basket weave tutorial | Bella Coco
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the waffle stitch would be cool for a bag!
CROCHET: How to crochet the Waffle stitch | Bella Coco
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this is such a beautiful stitch to learn!
Trinity Crochet Stitch Tutorial
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this would be such a great scarf stich
The EASIEST and FASTEST Crochet Pattern for Beginners! ⚡️ 🥰 LOVELY Crochet Stitch for Baby Blanket
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Bag Tutorials

tutorials if you want a crochet purse, tote bag, market bag, etc

 
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this stitch is super unique!
Easy Crochet Cloud Tote Bag Tutorial I Kenikse Crochet
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a simple bag to start with!
how to: crochet everyday tote bag
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a great tutorial for beginners!
EASY Crochet Bag - In-depth Tutorial for Beginners
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if you want a granny square bag – this is for you!
Heart Granny Square Tote Bag Crochet Tutorial & Free Written Pattern
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