If you are just discovering this blog or page for the first time, welcome! I'm so happy to have you in my corner of the world! I love to teach crochet and help others to learn, because it has been the best source of anxiety relief for me in my life-- but that being said, there's a lot that goes into learning a new skill, and I NEVER want anyone to be overwhelmed.
So, let's talk YARN
Warning on this topic: you WILL absolutely become obsessed with yarn, yarn brands, the feel of yarn, comparing and contrasting yarns that are similar but not quite the same.. you name it. This is an addiction-- I recommend right now just setting a yarn budget, because otherwise you will blow through it.
I certainly don't want to overwhelm anymore than necessary, so today I'm just going to be focusing on my 4 recommendations for yarn to use in beginner projects. I know that may sound silly, but when you're learning to crochet it can be particularly frustrating if you can't see the stitches, have trouble holding the yarn because it's slippery, or it's just simply too big and hard to control. So, let's talk my 4 faves!
1. Worsted weight yarn (weight 4)
This might be my favorite type of yarn to tell you to use out the gate. There are so many different variations of this yarn, but it's so easy to find and the colors are absolutely endless. This type of yarn doesn't fray at the ends, is not typically slippery and makes fantastic blankets, hats, scarves and stuffies! (It also won't break the bank!)
My faves:
"I Love this Yarn" from Hobby Lobby
Impeccable from Loops and Threads
Value Yarn from Big Twist
2. Cotton Yarn (4)
A lot of newbies to crochet enjoy making things that are useful and can be used as gifts- cotton yarn is perfect for this! It's incredibly versatile, washable and makes great dischloths, purses, things that require a bit more structure. There are so many varieties of cotton that you can use, but here are a few that I love.
"I love this cotton" from Hobby Lobby
Sugar 'n cream cotton
3. Bulky Yarn (weight 5)
Bear with me as I try and explain this one, because this particular weight of yarn can be easy, but also trickier, as it typically is more fuzzy and slick than the yarns listed above. Still, holding a thicker yarn as you are learning to hold your hook can only be a helpful thing, so I'm hoping these few bulky weight yarns will help you as you attempt hats, pumpkins, headbands, and a wide array of beautiful blankets that work up SO much faster with this weight of yarn.
Also a warning for this: this type of yarn tends to not have the vast array of colors that others do, but I might be one of my favorites to use for fall/winter items!
4. Super Bulky Blanket Yarn (weight 6)
This type of yarn might be my favorite of all the yarn, simply because it's soft and fluffy and beautiful to make my favorite things of all-- and of course that means my lovey animals and stuffed creations! This type of yarn can be incredibly varied in texture, so my preferences may not line up with yours, and that's ok! I will rank my favorite types of blanket yarn below-- but please note: I would really avoid using black yarn until you get the hang of your stitches, because it's SUPER hard to see, and usually I use a neck lamp to be able to see my stitches, or simply feel them with my fingers as I go. Just a little tidbit of advice.
Bernat Blanket Yarn - (or baby bernat!)
Chenille Home Slim by Loops and Threads - soft, but does fray easier than the bernat and premier basix
Sweet Snuggles Lite by Loops and Threads - velvety smooth, with a nice sheen! Be careful pulling the strands as they can snap easier!
Now that you have some ideas of yarns to go grab, run and pick your favorites! As always, drop a message to me if you have questions or just want to share your feedback with me. I am an open book and would love to chat more about crochet, my friends.
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