Crochet Tools and Resources
Are you like me and you love seeing what other crocheters are using beyond yarn? Or maybe you haven’t started crocheting yet, and don’t know where to start looking for crochet resources and accessories.
(Be sure to check out my last recommendation if you are just beginning to crochet.)
Since I have been crocheting for over 15 years, I narrowed down some of my favorite crochet tools that I would like to share with you. Most of them are inexpensive which is great, because let’s face it, you need that money to buy all the yarn! (All links below for crocheting rescources lead to Amazon.)
Keep scrolling past the crochet resources to see a list of blogging resources I use and recommend.
Crochet Resources
Hooks:
The Clover Amour Crochet 10 Hook Set is my absolute favorite. These hooks are lightweight, colorful and so smooth. I can crochet for longer and faster when I use these hooks. They are like the PF flyers of crochet hooks. (Sandlot anyone?) They have a rubber handle which makes holding them extremely comfortable. Now I need to continue to expand my set with the bigger hooks for thick yarns. (They do have a smaller hook set as well, but I don’t do much delicate crocheting.)
The only drawback to these hooks is that they can collect dirt and dust on the handles. See my full Clover Amour Crochet Hook review.
Accessories:
Yarn Needles – There isn’t much to the humble yarn needle, but they sure do make a difference. Trying to weave in ends with just a hook is not my preferred way to spend precious crafting time. This set is my favorite comes in three different sizes, which means you can choose the size that fits your yarn best!
A measuring tape is useful for measuring the gauge and the size of your final product. If you are like me, and take your WIPs all around the house or town, then retractable measuring tapes are great to keep in your bag.
Scissors/Cutters:
If you have small kids, this Clover Yarn Cutting Pendant is the perfect tool. Plus it is adorable and you could wear it on a chain.
These small scissors from WeCrochet are my favorite. They stay in my tools bag and go with me pretty much everywhere.
Books:
Books:Right now, my go-to crochet book is Crochet, The Complete Guide, by Jane Davis. The book itself has a hardcover but it is spiral bound inside. The pictures are beautiful and the instructions are clear. There are instructions for 162 different stitching which also includes graphs. Until I got this book, I had no idea that I would be able to read crochet/stitch graphs! They always seemed like a confusing mystery to me, but graphs are now demystified!
If you are just getting started on crochet, I Taught Myself to Crochet Beginners Kit by Boye is a wonderful and inexpensive resource. This is the kit I purchased when I learned to crochet. The items in the kits have changed a bit in the last 15 or so years but you get the basics that you need to get started!
What about you? Do you have favorite crochet tools? Did I miss anything you find essential?
Blogging Resources
I have had a phenomenal experience with Siteground. When I switched to SiteGround from my previous hosting company, my site speed increased significantly just by switching hosts! The other day, my site was down and I contacted Siteground through their chat service. Within 5 minutes, the expert had found an extra line of code installed by a plugin which crashed my site and removed it. Their StartUp plan is perfect for those looking to start their first blog or website.
Once you’ve started a blog, you will want to start collecting email addresses. Having an email list is the best way to stay in contact with people who are interested in your content. MailerLite is simple to learn, intuitive and has almost all of the same advanced functionalities as the larger email marketing providers.