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Kits
Yarn
Tools/Accessories
Tutorials
Kits
Crochet kits that come with everything you need to learn how to crochet.
Super cute and perfect for the winter time! This is one of their beginner level kits, so it's perfect to get started with.
The Woobles - Pierre The Penguin
Super cute and easy bunny crochet kit! Just don't forget the tail like I did…
The Woobles - JoJo The Bunny
I love this little chick! This was my very first Wooble.
The Woobles - Kiki The Chick
This was my first time trying a Beginner+ crochet kit! It was a bit more difficult, but I enjoyed the new stitches I learned, and he was still pretty easy to complete.
The Woobles - Sebastian The Lion
I love this little polar bear! This is the first time I made a Wooble that had an accessory. I really loved learning how to make the little pom-poms for her scarf.
Lola Loca the Polar Bear Crochet Kit - The Woobles
Yarn
Some of the yarn I've tried so far. These were all easy to work with as a beginner!
This is a super soft, beginner-friendly chenille yarn! As a beginner, I had been very reluctant to try any chenille yarn because I had seen experienced crocheters have issues with chenille yarn breaking off and shedding. Once I saw reviews from peopl...
Posh 233yds Bulky Polyester Yarn by Big Twist | JOANN
This Big Twist Value yarn is easy to work with, and you get a lot of yarn per skein! There's dozens of different colors to choose from, so you have a good variety of options!
Value 380yd Worsted Acrylic Yarn by Big Twist - JOANN
If you want to try the Woobles' yarn without buying a full kit, they also have the option to buy it separately! I've only used the yarn that comes with the kits, but it's the most absolute beginner-friendly yarn I've tried so far. It doesn't unravel,...
Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn for Beginners #4
If you're looking for some sparkly yarn, definitely try this one out! It has iridescent tinsel woven into the strands of the yarn, and you can easily see the sparkle any time light hits the yarn. You get a lot of yarn per skein, too!
Twinkle 380yds Worsted Acrylic Blend Yarn by Big Twist | JOANN
Tools/Accessories
I always have trouble getting yarn through the needle eye, so having a needle threader is super useful!
Clover Antique Yarn Threader, Brown
These scissors are the perfect size to cut yarn! They don't fray the ends of yarn like normal scissors do.
Ergonomic Embroidery Scissors - 3 1/2"
I love this stuffing! It's super soft, light, and fluffy. Great for making cute, huggable amigurumi! Poly-fil has tons of different options, so you can buy as little or as much as you need.
Polyfil Polyester Fiberfill-32oz
Cute, round, black eyes for your small crochet animals! They're easy to stick on and they hold onto the yarn very well.
Darice Shank Back Eyes 12mm 6/Pkg-Black
If you want different color eyes besides the classic black for your stuffed animals, I definitely recommend trying out these brown ones! They're super cute and easy to apply.
9mm Brown Plastic Eyes 8ct by Park Lane | JOANN
This wire is great for making flower stems and leaves for crochet flowers! It was easy to wrap my yarn around the wire, as well as crochet around the wire for the leaf! (2nd picture is the result.)
26 Gauge Green Floral Paddle Wire by Bloom Room | JOANN
These little sewing pins are great for holding pieces onto your main piece (ex. you can use them to pin the arms and legs of a bear to it's body). You can also use them to mark where you want to sew on pieces so you don't lose your spot!
1.5" Long Pearlized Pins 120pk by Fabany | JOANN
The most important tool of them all: the crochet hook! I've bought multiple crochet hooks in different sizes from this Amazon store. They have a rubber grip and are easy to hold!
Crochet Hook, 4.0 mm Ergonomic Crochet Hook
Tutorials
These are YouTube tutorials I've tried that are at a beginner-intermediate level!
This cute chubby bear was my very first non-Wooble crochet project! I did struggle with the foundation chain method, so I ended up starting the bear with a magic ring/circle instead. Despite initial struggles, my project turned out really great! 🧸
Easy Beginner Crochet Teddy Bear Tutorial | Waffle the Bear
This tutorial was my first time making an amigurumi using plush yarn (I used Big Twist Posh)! If you don't like having to sew on pieces, you'll only need to sew on the muzzle.
FAST & LOW SEW Crochet Bear Tutorial: Step-by-Step and Beginner-Friendly Amigurumi Tutorial
I used this tutorial to make my first ever crochet flower! The video is easy to follow, and you end up with a cute little decoration for your desk.
How to Crochet a Mini Tulip Pot | Crochet Tutorial | US Term | for Advanced Beginner