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My favorite crochet products as a full-time crocheter and pattern writer 🧶
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All of my favorite crochet and crafting products that I use to make our Sookie and Ivy dog hats and other projects!
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Our Pattern Book
 
Hooks and Basic Supplies
 
Favorite Yarns
 
Hat Embellishments
 
Other Crafting Supplies

Our Pattern Book

Crochet Cute Dog Hats - our 20 pattern dog hat crochet book! All products recommended in this list are used within this book!
 
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Our 20 pattern crochet book is now available!
Sookie and Ivy Crochet Cute Dog Hats
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Hooks and Basic Supplies

My favorite basic supplies that I use for almost every project!
 
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My go-to hooks with ergonomic handles. I also like the flatness of the hook, they glide easily through stitches!
Amour Crochet Hooks
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I frequently use bulky and super bulky yarns and use the amour larger hooks! My most used hook sizes are 6.5mm and 8mm
Clover Amour Crochet Hooks Set of 7 Thick Yarns
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I use the locking stitch markers when setting aside projects to keep my work from accidentally frogging!
Clover Locking Stitch Markers
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I use the split ring stitch markers when working on a project for easy removal when marking next row/round. These are my most used stitch markers and I’ve repurchased them many times!
Clover Split Ring Markers
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My favorite tapestry needles!
Clover 3121 Tapestry Needle Set Chibi Bent Tip
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A good pair of scissors is a must have!
Gingher 8" Knife Edge Dressmaker's Shears - Chrome
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I use this when I need to count rows in a larger project (otherwise I just count as needed on the project itself)
Mini Knitting Counter
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I like this retractable measuring tape but any fabric measuring tape is good to have!
SINGER 50003 ProSeries 98-Inch Tape Measure
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One of the most common recommended hook sizes in our dog hat pattern book!
Amour Crochet Hook K (6.5mm)
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One of the most common recommended hooks in our dog hat crochet book
Amour Crochet Hook L (8.0 mm)
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Favorite Yarns

Some of my favorite yarns!
 
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Lion Brand is a go to brand for our dog hat projects! I frequently use Wool Ease Thick and Quick
Lion Brand Yarn
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My favorite worsted weight cotton yarn
Premier Cotton Sprout®
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My go-to bulky weight yarn!
Charisma® Yarn by Loops & Threads®
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My go-to blanket yarn!
Bernat Blanket Yarn (300g/10.5oz)
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I use this thread for sewing purposes and making faces on things like the birthday cake
DMC 6 Thread Embroidery Floss
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Hat Embellishments

Some of the products I use to decorate hat projects
 
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Sunflowers for Ivy 🌻
Craft Embellishments for Scrapbooking, Card Making & DIY Decor
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I use these pom makers for ease of use and consistency in size
Clover Set Pom Maker, 4 Count, 8.63x5x1.38
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My favorite small 2” faux fur pom poms!
10 Pcs 2" Faux Fur Pom Pom Balls for Keychains
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My go to multi colored small 3.2” faux fur pom poms!
26 Pcs 3.2 Inch Faux Fur Pom Poms for Hats
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One of my go to packs for 4” faux fur pom poms! Tip: blow dry the pom pom for volume!
24pcs 4 Inch Faux Fur Pom Poms for Hats
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I have this assorted pack of safety eyes and noses
Yexixsr 566PCS Safety Eyes for Amigurumi
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I love these paper flowers by Little Birdie! I stock up on them during sales
Fairy Garden Paper Flowers from Little Birdie
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I love these paper flower sets
Rooney Mixed Paper Flowers and Leaves from Little Birdie
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I have this set for thin ribbon
Cotton Ribbon Fringe 5/8" x 63 Yd 9 Rolls
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I have this set for thicker ribbon
Chiffon Silk Ribbon Set 1" x 3 Yd 9 Rolls
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I love using this jute ribbon to make bows
joycraft 33Yards Jute Burlap Ribbon 3/4in
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I love these little daisies
Molain 50pcs Mini Resin Daisy Flowers
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I get these pressed flower sets
Nuanchu White Pressed Flowers for Crafts
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Other Crafting Supplies

 
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Our go-to polyester fiber fill for stuffing projects. A 5lbs box lasts a long time! Tip: break up stuffing before inserting for a more even look!
Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Fill
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My go-to elastic band for hat projects
Elastic Band for Sewing 1/4 Inch Wide 10 Yards
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My favorite glue and I particularly love the always ready bottles!
Aleene's Always Ready Original Tacky Glue 4oz
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I use this glue gun for securing project embellishments
20W Mini High Temp Cordless/Corded Glue Gun
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My favorite wire for projects that need support for shaping!
TecUnite Aluminum Craft Wire for Sculpting
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My favorite wire cutters!
IGAN 7-Inch Spring-Loaded Wire Cutters
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Basic needle nose pliers for shaping wire
Billbotk Needle Nose Pliers for Jewelry Making
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I use plastic mesh canvas to shape some of my projects
Pllieay 5 Pieces 7 Count Plastic Mesh Canvas
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I use circular mesh canvas to make circular projects sturdy! (Such as the top of a flat hat)
Tosnail 60 Pack Round Plastic Canvas Mesh Sheets
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I use stiffened felt in some of our hat projects to make sturdy brim liners
LOTOFUN 10pcs Large Stiff Felt Sheets 8x35in
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I use this circular rotary cutter to cut accurate sized circles from stiffened felt
Craft Circle Cutter Compass for Paper Cutting
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Useful for making hat brim liners!
Mr. Pen Drafting Compasses Technical Supplies
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I use these mats to keep felt in place when cutting!
Cricut StrongGrip Mat, 12" x 12", 3 Pack
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