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Crochet Essentials: Everything You Need for Your New Hobby
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This past year I learned how to crochet, and since then I've been hooked (ha!). It's my favorite new hobby, and I love the process of trying new yarns and patterns. This list has some of my recommendations for crochet tools, yarns, and patterns that ...
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Tools

These tools will help you tackle any crochet project!

 
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Clover hooks have an ergonomic design and soft feel. Plus they come in fun colors!
Clover Amour Crochet Hooks 10/Pkg-Sizes B To J
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As you start to advance in your crochet, especially for wearable items, patterns will call for using stitch markers.
Clover Locking Stitch Markers with Clip
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Darning needles are essential for weaving in your ends.
Clover Chibi Darning Needle Set
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A simple tape measure is super helpful for your projects.
60" Retractable Tape Measure by Loops & Threads®
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You can use any scissors but I like using these mini scissors for crochet/yarn projects
Fiskars® Nonstick Titanium Softgrip® Detail Scissors
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Blocking mats are also helpful in finalizing projects including granny squares and wearables.
Blocking Mats with Pins and Storage Bag
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Yarn

These are some of my favorite yarns!

 
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This yarn is super comfy and cozy and great for blankets. It's heavy, so it can be a bit rough on your hands/wrists when crocheting.
Bernat Blanket Yarn
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This is one of my favorite cotton yarns for making home items like dish towels, pot holders, scrubbies, etc.
Queensland Coastal Cotton Yarn
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This yarn comes in so many beautiful colors and feels incredible. The cotton and merino wool blend is perfect for warmer weather wearable items.
Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino - Rhubarb Rose
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This yarn is pricey but worth it. Incredible 100% merino wool hand dyed yarn in beautiful colors.
Malabrigo Rios Yarn
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Originally a classic JoAnn classic brand, now picked up by Michael's, this is a great value acrylic yarn.
Big Twist Value Pound+ Yarn
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I love the heathered look of these yarns and they feel nice and soft!
Lion Brand Heartland Yarn
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Great wool/acrylic blend bulky weight yarn!
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Solid Yarn
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Patterns

These are some of the patterns I've crocheted this year as a beginner advancing my skills!

 
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Beautiful texture and practical for the kitchen!
Sylvie Trivet / Crochet Potholder Pattern
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Beautiful and easy basket!
Jessie Stash Basket Pattern
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Gorgeous blanket that is comfy and cozy!
Cloud Blanket Pattern
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Granny sqaures are a great beginner project and this bag looks great!
Granny Square Beach Bag Crochet Pattern
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Beanies are great projects to try out wearable items!
Easy Crochet Ribbed Beanie Pattern
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