Basic Crochet Supplies

[yvetteg]

Okay I am starting up with crocheting after not doing it for 20 years ( 20 years ago I tried to do a rather large afghan and got discouraged. Then in August 2009 one of the girls at work was doing edging for baby socks and I was like hmm.... I can do that. The rest is several socks later and three hats one baby afghan I am hooked) So then this is what I have for supplies.

 

Steel Hooks Sizes 7, 8, 9,10, 0, 1

 

Regular Hook Sizes F,G,H,I,J,K

 

and I have removable stitch placers

 

 

So besides yarn needless (for sewing pieces together or working yarn through stitches)

 

what other basic supplies do I need (Yarn excluded)

 

*Had to edit I left a few letters out of needles *blushes*

[mclendon1]

I think you have it covered.

[kittyloverdeb]

I would add a large needle for sewing the squares (or whatever) together and also a pair of good scissors. Congratulations on coming back to the craft!!!

[mama_crochet]

I agree w/ Deb on the needle and good scissors! ...Oh and I would definately get a tote to carry my crafts in! But other than that and some patterns..I'd say you are set!

[Granny Square]

All of the above. To expand on Deb's recommendation of a needle - get a set of tapestry needles -- blunt tips work much better with yarn. And not the plastic ones.

[ducky73]

ive been crocheting for years

in my crochet survival kit (as i like to call it)

 

every size hook imaginable

scissors

tape measure

small magnifying glass

safety pins

a knifty knitter pic (for those cant get em out for the life of ya knots)

pen & small notepad

yarn needle

pompom makers

needle threader

[yvetteg]

Ok I planned on buying some good tapestry needs , a needle threaders, a needle gauge and a nice pair of scissors. I had forgotten I needed a Measure tape.

[AmySolovay]

Eventually, you might also want to get a longer Tunisian crochet hook / afghan crochet hook, if you like working Tunisian crochet. It isn't a necessity, but sure is nice to have. I find that I use my size J afghan hook the most.

[adagio]

the only serious suggestion I have is row counters. I find them handy.

 

but if you're really ocd, get every hook available by about a half dozen manufacturers in acrylic, bamboo, wood, and whatever the latest spaceage technology wonder material is! And a few just because you like the color! or the shape! or the material!

 

Otherwise, you are well set for almost any crochet challenge!

[jennyh]

someone suggested buying a tote bag...

 

to piggy-back on that, why doncha make one?

[yvetteg]

lol I have a shopping bag I use (one of the cheap ones thats like a dollar at a major discount store)