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Crochet and Knitting Essentials
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items My go-to crochet and knitting essentials that I actually use for my own cozy projects. These tools are perfect for quick, beginner-friendly patterns like potholders, dishcloths, and simple gifts. I use these exact items when I’m making my crochet pro...
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Basics
Supplies
Patterns
Basics
Every person that does crocheting or knitting needs the basics to begin. This short list of tools is all you need to get started. I’ve built up my collection of tools. I have duplicates and use every bit of them. I start one project, put it down and ...
Want a cozy place to start?
I put together a full “Learning to Crochet with Grandma” guide on my blog — it’s warm, simple, and beginner-friendly.
It includes the exact tools I started with, the stitches I practiced first, and the story behind why I ...
Learn to Crochet: Easy Projects and Essential Tools for Beginners
Simple small sharp embroidery scissors are needed snip the ends, so you can do a proper finish. Easy to store and great to have handy for when you need to handle something small. Always look for a pair that comes with a cover so you and your items w...
Yarn Scissors
These knitting needles are great. Being able to switch out the length to work with is fabulous. So nicely put together in a set. It makes it so easy to carry and sort. I find it great when I need to switch out when I’ve started with a wrong length ...
Dixie Knits
Totes are fabulous to have. This is great to transport your crafts where ever you go. Simple, clean and light. Very durable and that is exactly what you need. Take this along when you to your next knit night get together. (Affiliate)
Craft Storage
Great addition for the crocheter or knitter. Keeps the skeins from rolling away. Such a saver for me. There are many styles snd colors available. Choose what you like. You will love how nice it is not to have the yarn roll away from you when you ...
Yarn Bowls
Soft handles and great for your hands. Molds to your hands making it easy to work with. Different colors so you know what size you are working with. I have a set and love them. They are all that is needed to make many of your favorite patterns. (A...
Crochet Hooks
Stitch markers are a necessary item when counting stitches while working your project.
Stitch Markers
Great for weaving in the ends and ensuring a finished project.
Tapestry Needle
This is a resource you can use to learn the stitches for both crocheting and knitting.
Beginner Knit & Crochet Stitches
Supplies
Crocheters and Knitters need supplies to make projects. These yarns are the ones I recommend for simple projects. Sometimes shopping in one place is so limiting, so i get my yarns from many different places. I make a number of kitchen items, afghans...
Cotton yarn is perfect for making kitchen items like pot holders, hot pads and more. I’ve made a-lot handy items including facial scrubbies using cotton yarn. Washes well. And lasts a long time. A never ended skein of yarn. Comes in a variety of c...
Cotton Yarn Cone
Cotton yarn is a must for dishcloths, facial scrubbies, and more. So many projects can be made with one large skein. It will seem like a never ending skein. Great colors and will make beautiful multi-colored items.
Beautiful Cotton Yarn
Wool yarn is great for warm sweaters and scarves. Wooly Thistle has an awesome selection and helps you with your patterns when you are having trouble. Great yarn, and some pretty cool people to work with. :)
Dixie Knits
Red Heart has been around for years. Very soft and has a great selection of colors. I’ve used this yarn to make sweaters and afghans and they came out fabulous.
Red Heart® Yarn
Patterns
Patterns are a necessity when working a project. I prefer the simple easy to read instructions. It makes is so much better- especially for a beginner! These are the patterns I recommend beginners work with.
An easy quick pattern. With cooler weather coming, scarves are a must have. I love how it feels to wear something I’ve made.
Free Crochet Scarf Patterns
Simple hat pattern to make. Just follow the steps and it will be a breeze. Cooler weather is coming, plan ahead. A hat is definitely needed soon.
An Easy Crochet Hat
The easiest first item to make for your kitchen. Using cotton yarn, easy to work with, simple instructions, and comes out looking nicely.
Free Knitted Dishcloth Patterns