Crochet shopping list! What to buy as a beginner crocheter! 

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Another tip is to start with a lighter color yarn. It’s harder to see where you need to put your hook with the darker colors. Happy crocheting!

tip: if you're planning on making amigurumi/plushies, pick up a crochet hook that is 1-2 mm smaller than the recommended side for the yarn. this helps to keep your stitches small and tight so that there are less large holes in the project for the stuffing to show through. do keep in mind that going 2mm below recommended size can sometimes make it much more fiddly to work with, so as a beginner a 1mm decrease in hook size is probably more ideal :)

Great video! I started in November and my preferences so far: -I hate plastic needles, steel is better -Amore Crochet hooks are the best ergonomics; flex those JoAnn coupons and it’s less expensive -Stitch markers are a life saver -DO NOT start with dark colored yarns even though they are your aesthetic, choose neutrals if you’re allergic to bright colors -be patient and do one project at the time -do something you’re excited about (I went crazy and did a patchwork cardigan) -master the basic stitches first -experiment with texture, cotton has a learning curve but it’s achievable I’ve always wanted to learn, so I’m self taught; pretty jelly of those who had grandparents teaching you, cherish them!

FOR BEGINNERS. I’ve never bought stitch markers in my life. They are incredibly useful and a MUST for when your crochet but I use Bobby pins instead and they work just fine, so if you don’t wanna spend too much money, Bobby pins are for you

1.Yarn (medium to bulky ) 2. Hook (4-5mm , 8mm) 3.stitch markers 4.plastic yarn needles 5.stitch counter

My tips for beginning resources: - Yes, medium to bulkier yarn is great especially for learning so that the stitches are visible and easy to maneuver. - Preferably i'd suggest a "chainette construction" yarn, which has its "threads" interwoven instead of twisted together so that its not likely to splice while you work with it, causing frustrations. - Yarn light in color is really nice for visibility of said stitches. - Avoid plushy, fuzzy or velvet-y yarn, theyre known to have the fuzz rip off of the thread its on, making it harder to weave in ends, and quite slippery to work with. - And lastly i'd suggest a plastic hook since atleast for me personally it was a smoother experience to learn with than metal, for its lack of grip on certain yarns.

iv been crocheting for 3 years now and I'm still learning new things about it. i thinks that's the best part about crotchet there's so much to learn that you can never get boarded

I just like her personality so much that I came to watch this not for content but to get a positive vibe from her.

I am a beginner crocheter but a fast learner and I have learned how to make Amigurumi chunky Dino’s and have started to sell them around school and Bernat blanket yarn is literally ALL I use it is SO easy to work with and personally I think it’s great for beginners because it doesn’t fall apart as much and if you make mistakes you can easily redo it. Definitely recommend Bernat Blanket yarn Baby and regular.

I loved your tip about choosing a yarn that you love the feel/look of. That's my biggest joy in crochet is shopping through all the textures and colors. Being excited about a project and its materials/tools is what will keep you invested, so you'll actually finish it! lol

i just started crocheting this year because of my grandma!! it really makes me feel connected to her in some type of way! my first project was also a bag for my moms birthday so it was really emotional for both of us

I’m not even a beginner but your enthusiasm makes this video entertaining basically what I’m trying to say is that you seem really sweet and a positive person, makes me happy to see someone else being all happy and smiley

I JUST finished my first ever crochet project - a bulky blanket! I’m obsessed and have plenty of yarn to make a baby blanket! This video was SUPER helpful to give me some more guidance. You’re such a gem and absolute sweetheart! ❤ (love those earrings too!!)

I’m 12 years old and I’ve been crocheting for the past year and a half I don’t have that much skill I only made a blanket, bucket hat, book marks, headbands,scrunchies, and I’m currently working on a patchwork blanket. The reason I’ve been crocheting though is that I have really bad anxiety and crocheting just calms me down and also I’m really interested in it I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that I can make my own clothing or toys and such

I have severe anxiety so learning to crochet has been super helpful and I’m actually motivated to learn everything ‼️I eventually want to learn to crochet clothes ,blankets ,hats , etc your videos are very informative and helpful

I picked up crochet as a covid hobby and I FELL IN LOVE! It was a way to feel grounded in a time when the world felt like it was going to end. I had a lot of personal stuff happening in my life as well and this was a way to let the thoughts in my head speak and then let them go. I lost my aunt suddenly in November of 2019 and she loved crocheting doilies so this was a way to feel closer to her. I thought doilies would be my first project but I think it was actually a scrap yarn basket or a crappy black scarf with acrylic yarn. Then I moved on to the Harry Styles-inspired sweater which I have never finished. Now I am making three temperature blankets which you inspired me to do and I am learning how to make money selling my craft. I am currently working on a sunflower granny square tote bag and a mushroom tote bag. I love this community and the endless possibilities. If you all need a grounding hobby or something to give your hands something to do I highly recommend this instead of knitting since crocheting is much easier to pick up.

My pro-tip is that the anti-pilling yarns are super easy to work with for beginners because something about the way they’re made makes it so you don’t get little bits and bobs in the way that make it harder to see, and it’s almost impossible to split stitches. Also, start with a crochet hook with a rounded tip. Personally, I prefer an inline hook with a point for regular use, but for beginners the hooks with rounded ends are so much easier for picking up stitches and not splitting them :)

i am currently working on crocheting a small shoulder bag to put small things like chapstick, keys, airpods, ect. and it is actually the first ever thing i will be able to complete😂 this video will really help me to know what do buy for my next project

yes. i would recommend bernat blanket yarn with a 7mm hook, but the hook is definitely preference.

i very recently started crocheting (which is to say, about five hours ago) and i had looked up some tips and tricks and stuff and i can say that these all make a lot of sense. i’m using a 3mm hook and yarn for that size, so a bit on the small side, but it’s working pretty fine. right now i’m making tiny little scarves for stuffed animals. i can imagine this is gonna be a new hyperfixation for me… wish me luck!!

Thank you so much for this video! It was so helpful! I am just starting my journey to crocheting, and I want to make a blanket! I am going to make a temperature blanket for this year. Definitely, watching your videos has made crocheting look super easy and less overwhelming! Thanks for being you!

I've been trying to learn crochet for a week now and i was totally confused, but your video made everything clear ! Thank you so much for explaining everything, we can see at your smile that it really makes you happy.

Aw, this was adorable! I have several comments on this: 1. I love how passionate and smiley you are! I've recently gotten into crochet and watched this to make sure I was easing into it as well as I could, and your good mood really hit home; crochet really is such a calming, rewarding craft. 2. My mind BOGGLES at how huge your (I'm guessing USA) yarn shops! There's so much variety it's crazy! 3. In terms of my favourite yarn, I'd say size 4. I got a kit of many small bundles of yarn with all of the basic colours and some variations, because I mainly started with amigurumi, and they are all size 4. On top of that, the vast majority of the yarn I had bought for knitting was also size 4, and so that's the standard size that I use, which is nice because I think it's the one I find most often in shops. All in all, this video was really cute, informative, and nice to watch. I decided to watch this while crocheting my second fingerless lace glove, and it made me smile throughout :)

OMG i have exactly the same bulky yarn and im sooooooooo happy to know as beginner that that bulky yarn is good you saved my life tysm for doing this video

You are so happy and joyful. You make my day! Keep on going Holly!!!

Can’t believe I’m this early feels illegal!!! TYSM FOR THE TIPS!! Going shopping rn!!

I learnt the basics when I was a little girl, now at 57 I started with amigurumi and a blanket. I have found it easier to have 1 big project I can do in front of the TV and some small projects I can do whenever I want to. My blanket is just 1 huge granny square and I am making it for our queen-sized bed.

I’m a 9 year old learning how to crochet. Technically, my first project was an amigurimi dinosaur kit that came with tutorials . What I consider to be my first project is this lavender scarf with kinda bulky yarn. I’m now starting a crochet business because you taught me how to crochet.❤

she's bubbly and so sweet i love it !

i’m learning from scratch and personally i’ve found chunky large yarns to be really fun to use! probably not for everyone, but i love the colorplay and dreamspun colors by yarnbee

As someone who had tried to teach myself how to crochet several times in the past and was finally successful after many tries that resulting in giving up for months or years at a time, I strongly suggest finding a single ply yarn. One of the ones that looks more like a cord than a "yarn" as it will allow you to learn the feel of getting things in the right place, without accidentally grabbing part of the yarn all of the time. Once I worked with one like that for a while, I was able to go to the super cheap yarn that everyone seems to recommend and actually have success, but before doing that, every time I tried with cheap twisted yard, I was constantly grabbing the wrong stuff and splitting my yarn and just getting super frustrated and then walking away again.

Thank you so much for this!! I've been seeing soo many crochet tiktoks and what they make is adorable, so I wanted to try it out myself! And this really helped because I was a bit confused on what I should do first so this was very helpful!

when i first TRIED to start crocheting i got a thin yarn that fell apart like crazy it was a nightmare lol- the second time i picked it up i got bernat blanket yarn and it worked so much better for me! ive been crocheting since november and its been amazing

My mom taught me how to crochet when I was 10 and I've loved to make small things and this year I made my first blanket, my first bag, and my first piece of clothing and I'm 14 it's super easy when you get the hang of it even if its discouraging at the beginning, just a message to any new crocheters:)

This was So helpful thank you holly you make me so happy when I watch your videos and you make what to buy or an tutorial so clear! You make it so clear I wrote SO MANY notes about everything! Thank you so much your amazing

SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL! I just started crocheting literally last night and I've been using this Amazon yarn (WHICH IS TERRIBLE I MAY ADD). I was watching your video on how to single crochet which brought me here and now i understand that the texture of this Amazon yarn is exactly why I couldn't get a continous flow with the single crochet. Thank you for sharing these tips and recommendations!

I’ve been crocheting for about 2 weeks or more and I recently am learning a single crochet stitch and I bought a bunch of yarn & hooks I didn’t need so I’ll follow this guy whenever I need help thank you Holly💗

You smile so much my cheeks hurt. Love the positivity!

I remember watching this video and feeling a bit overwhelmed so I watched some clips to help me intake less information. I come back now 6 months later and pretty well versed in crochet and think wow this is so simple the craft is just overwhelming xD. I love this video its a very good starting point!

I LOVE your enthusiasm and joy. It is contagious!! Thanks for this very practical.

Thank you so much! I’m young wanting to start my crochet journey but I was confused about all the different types of yarn and this really helped me!❤

As a relatively new person crocheting bulky fluffy yarn is my FAVORITE! Yeah it's a little tricky to see your stitches but it's super easy to hook on to unlike thinner yarn. Thick yarn ftw💖 ALSO I recommend using a hook size that's smaller than the recommended size 💀 if it says to use a 5.0 mm hook I usually use a 4.0 just because I find it easier to use that way. Anyways hope that my goofy tips help I've only been crocheting for about a year 😅

I’m a intro-median “crocheter” and I still watch this

Ahhhhh I love you!! These tips were soo good and easy to understand. And I love your energy and the way you’re talking/ explaining. Thank you so much for this video!❤

First i was watching your crochet tutorials and now im working on my first project thank you holly auna!

I tried learning to crochet a couple of years ago on medium yarn and I hated it, I didn't understand what I was doing and I gave up. My sister-in-law started crocheting again 2 weeks ago and I decided I wanted to get into it too. I found a beautiful chunky rainbow yarn and I made my 1st crochet project. It's a terribly made, completely single-crochet bag I winged and didn't use a pattern for but I am still super proud of it. I am now working on my 2nd project, a hat. It has a pattern and I learned how to half-double-crochet. Im so excited

I swear this helps me so much,I just started crocheting yesterday and I’ve been failing miserably so hearing and seeing this makes me feel way much better now that I know what to get and what not to get so thanks for this😀

it's so great that you take the time to put subtitles in your videos, thank you!

Holly, this video helped me in so many different ways, your such a good crochet explainer i was super confused on all the other tuts on RU-vid. But you really helped me on this! I tried a purple Dino project and thanks to u i was able to succeed at my project! you re such a lovely person thank you so much!🥰🥰🥰

Thank you! Just started a few days ago and you showing the big size yarn makes me confident to get some for myself. I bought a 50g yarn and I couldn't even finish the headband that I wanted to make so I settled with only 4 rows. I am gonna buy everything you recommended coz they all make sense! Thanks! And I am jelly with people who had grandparents teaching them. I am gonna teach my kids.

I’ve been wanting to get into crocheting for a while now and you are just so encouraging!! Thank you for this, I look forward to beginning my crochet journey(:

For a few months i couldn't figure out what hook to use and how to get the right one for my yarn, and other beginner problems, but now that i came across this video, i found exactly what i needed! Thank you so much for this video.

Thank you so much for this!! I have been wanting to start crocheting for months now and today I'm finnaly getting the supplies. This seems like it will help so much and now I know I can use fluffy chunky yarn and it won't be too hard for me as a beginner. I absolutely love

I have been taking constant breaks so I don’t get frustrated and I have seen a bunch of your RU-vid shorts and I am going through a lot of your videos thank you so much u have been really helpful

my grandmother, an avid crocheter as she made a majority of the crocheted blankets we have, died when i was twelve. because we didn’t live near each other, i didn’t get to learn from her. i’m now 19 and i just started crocheting as a way to keep my hands busy and for whenever i’m anxious. i decided to challenge myself and learn to crochet left handed because i’m a righty, and it feels oddly more comfortable and natural than trying it right handed. as of right now, i have been crocheting for 4 days and i already have about 5-6 rows 🩵

In fact, I've been crocheting since I saw one of your videos on TikTok last year. The first project I did was a nice yellow and pink scarf. Thank you for the positive energy you give us🥺🥺💗💗

I love crocheting with bulky yarn it makes your plushies soft and big so you can cuddle it

Hey! I've been crocheting for a few months now and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this video, I really recommend this video to everyone who wants to crochet and this really helped me to not spend too much money when i was learning crochet💕💗💌💌

I am in my early 30s and it took me 3 different stages in life to be reintroduced to crochet and really finally GET it. it takes time and patience. If you get stumped by something and want to give up, set it aside, find a small joyful quick project to substitute for the time being. last year i got back into crochet by making holiday ornaments. I LOVE this other youtubers patterns for their mini beanie, mitten, and stocking ornaments. I had made their full size beanie pattern, and came across the mini ornament version. It took me my grandma, my (left-handed) best friend, and countless youtube videos and free patterns to get here, so here I am, 32 years old, now designing/writing my own patterns!

OMG I got into crocheting like a year or so but I don’t rlly crochet much and I started crocheting again and I have an addiction so this vid is sooooo helpful😊

oh my GODS!!! you are so happy! lol. I like that. loved the video!

Omg thank you. I just kind of threw myself at the mercy of the crochet gods and have gotten the hang of it but now my neice has been wanting to learn so this Christmas I'm making her a starter kit. Now I know what to put in it 😍

In jto technical crocheting anything but I'm learning to knit and I stumbled up on your channel while looking hot to knit. I'm soo excited cause I love your chanale! And I'm starting with a scarf cause I will def what to show off my project when I'm done!

as a beginner who’s already began making a beanie with acrylic yarn, this is very helpful for items i didn’t know i could use thanks😊😊 already in love w crotchet

I absolutely LOVED your video. I like how you gave so much info without a long drawn out video. ❤

omg I’m watching your videos and you seem like such a sweet and kind person I really love your personality and the way you explain everything making it easy to understand, thank you so much :)

My first project was a round scarf. The fun part is that I switcht to a bigger hook, and it widened the scarf. It is perfect because it fits perfectly around the shoulders and gets smaller around the face. Now I am making a Christmas tree 🎄, because I would love to put a self made project with the Christmas cards as an extra gift

Great job explaining this, Holly! I’ve been crocheting for about 8 months and I know this would’ve been so so useful! Love your vids!❤

Thank you!! Great advice for someone without grandma to teach them

Thank you! I've always wanted to crochet but didn't know what to get, this video is very helpful. 😊

I've started to finally crochet! Thanks for this video!♡

I've been crocheting for 30 years. I wish I'd seen a video like this when i started. Nicely done!

I am finally at the stage of getting all the wool at the start of my blanket and the colors depending on what is available and how I am feeling and I love that the finish product is given to a charity that is for sale in the shop for them to be able to do what they need to redcross have 3 blanket so far this year and I made my first pink one and I name them as well it's not a part of the rebuilding of the town I live in a different way to make a difference in a way that it is very much appreciated by the people involved and I love that the right person finds it

Excellent video. Makes me wish I had RU-vid back when I was ten and grandma was teaching me to crochet. But since there was no internet or even home computers back in the dark ages, it’s nothing but a wish. Your happy demeanor and encouraging style is infectious (in a good way, not in a Covid way!)

I just made my mum thigh high rainbow leg warmers with that exact yarn in your thumbnail!!

im gonna get my stuff tomorrow, im planning on making a little beanie as my first project, im sooo exited to start and learn!!

Hi I'm just starting to learn how to crochet and I'm so excited!! I'm going to crochet a blanket for my first thing and I can't wait. Thank for the tips.

Love your colors, love your fun earrings, and love the info, thank you.

I actually found blanket yarn super comforting to work with. I once made a fox for a baby and I didn't enjoy doing it because it wasn't the yarn I was comfortable using but I ran out of time to find orange blanket yarn. I would say yo try different yarn types and find out which one is the most comfortable for you! ❤ have fun beginner crocheters!

This was super helpful as I’ve just started crocheting, by using some random yarn my mom had lying around and a hook from a rainbow loom set

what i recommend for beginners are the woobles beginner yarn! it does not have to be woobles! there are companies online that sell it for cheaper. it helps you see your stitches and it used a decently sized hook for every beginner! it’s mainly preferred if you are starting with plushies, but it’s amazing!

OMG THANKS SO MUCH. I will be starting to crocheting Tomorrow so I am so happy that I saw this video IT helped me so much because I don't know anything about crocheting so thank you so much I will watch another one of your videos I LOVE your tips❤

I started crocheting a week ago, and I was really struggling on the sizes of hook and yarn to get. Thank you for making this video it really helped me!

I am starting my crochet journey today. Thanks so much for the tips Holly!

I loooooove how fast you talk! A lot of the other crochet channels talk so slow, which I'm not a fan of. Your energy helps me concentrate, and I love it.

I'm so exitecied. My first experience was making a hat with a hoop, but that was years ago, and recently, I have gotten into crocheting. I made an octopus with a hat, 5 bunnies, a jar bag, a panda, and most recently, a homemade doll. I'm still learning, but your videos are a big help.

Thank you so much for this video. I was planning to start crocheting as I have anxiety disorder and issues with concentration. So I was searching for some time what all things I should buy to start my crochet journey. After watching this I got myself crochet tools and yarn.. I'm gonna try a baby blanket first. I will tell you how it went after I complete that one.. ❤

Your the temperature blanket lady!!!! I love watching those videos.

I just started crocheting today and I bought some bulky yarn to make a cat ear beanie 😊😊😊 thanks you this video saved me 😊😊😊

As a beginner crochet my very first project ever was a blanket that really super big yarn that used 25 mm hook. I just use my hands to make it and now I make turtles and octopuses out of size 6 yarn and I am doing really well.

I'm 100•/• sure that I'm going to fall in love with crochet

I learned how to crochet when i was pretty young, like around 6. My mom knits but knows a little bit of crochet, so she taught me what she knew. I only had one hook, a 5.5 mm one, so i made everything with that. 2 years ago i started seeing amigurumi and wanted to so i taught myself. I made a "magic circle" out of 6 stitches. I thought slip stitches were single crochets so thats what i used for everything. To decrease, i just skipped a stitch, and to increase, i just chained one. Around a year later i learned the correct/better way, and my projects look sooooo much nice. One of my biggest tips for beginners is to not teach yourself, because you could end up making a lot of mistakes and have to relearn MANY things.

Thank you, I’m a new crochet so this helps a lot

Thank you for this informative video! Now i get to see exactly what everything looks like as i compile a list of things to get 😊

thank u for this video & ur whole channel, it's so accessible and exciting 4 beginners ❤

I learned how to crochet two years ago but i am just now starting a proper project! I am making a top and I even figured out how to do that cool mesh stitch! Im also using a cake yarn thats a really pretty pink, white and grey!!! ❤

Thanks that was definitely helpful and I love your earrings btw

This vid is so helpful i used to crochet with my great grandma from around 4-9 wen her health started to decline im 13 now and lost her last Christmas just found a blanket she crocheted and decided to start again❤

I'm just starting and I'm 9 years old I'm so exited to start crocheting!