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Honest, in-depth guides to help you choose the right yarn, pick comfortable hooks, gather the right supplies, and finally make sense of that pattern. Written by crocheters who've made all the mistakes so you don't have to.
Yarn Guides
Tools & Hooks
Crochet Hook Sizes: The Complete Comparison Chart & How to Choose
US letters, metric millimeters, and steel sizes — finally decoded. Learn exactly which crochet hook size to use for every yarn weight and project.
Crochet Hook Materials Compared: Aluminum, Ergonomic, Steel & Wood
Aluminum, plastic, wood, bamboo, or ergonomic-handled? A hands-on comparison of crochet hook materials to help you choose comfortable, glide-friendly hooks.
Getting Started
Project Shopping Guides
Best Yarn for Crochet Blankets: A Practical Shopping Guide
Which yarn makes the coziest, most washable, longest-lasting crochet blanket? A project-specific guide to choosing blanket yarn by fiber, weight, and budget.
Best Yarn for Amigurumi: What Makes the Cutest, Sturdiest Toys
The right yarn turns lumpy amigurumi into adorable, professional-looking toys. A shopping guide to fibers, weights, and hooks for crochet amigurumi.
The Crochet Gift Shopping Guide: Supplies for Every Maker on Your List
Shopping for a crocheter (or dropping hints for yourself)? A curated gift guide of hooks, yarn, and accessories for beginners, blanket-makers, and toy-makers.