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Beginner Crochet Book or Kit

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BeenThereItgetsbetter · 10/11/2025 22:26

Can anyone recommend any good resources (books or kits) for someone learning to crochet? Complete beginner but keen to give crochet a go.

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PrizedPickledPopcorn · 10/11/2025 22:36

Videos on YouTube are by far the best way! HappyBerryCrochet does a playlist that gets you through the most basic stitches really well. Then she shows you the various associated techniques. She’s really clear and slow.

Get a hook and wool and go for it!

Kgfkbd · 10/11/2025 22:37

Yes YouTube is the way, Bella Coco videos are brilliant for beginners. That's how I learned.

BeenThereItgetsbetter · 11/11/2025 00:40

@PrizedPickledPopcorn and @Kgfkbd , thanks for the suggestions. Will have a look at both of those.

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SoTiredNeedHoliday · 12/03/2026 16:02

Hi @PrizedPickledPopcorn @Kgfkbd & @BeenThereItgetsbetter I want to learn too, zero experience. What do I buy to get started?

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 12/03/2026 17:01

SoTiredNeedHoliday · 12/03/2026 16:02

Hi @PrizedPickledPopcorn @Kgfkbd & @BeenThereItgetsbetter I want to learn too, zero experience. What do I buy to get started?

A ball of lightish coloured yarn, as it’s easier to see what you are doing.
One colour rather than fancy, cheap is fine. The yarn size and hook size need to match. So a double knit yarn works up with a size 4 hook.

Bella Coco does videos from the beginning.

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https://youtu.be/GcOzdAzmtNM?si=HoMgGT1ckhyNVDk6

MrsCarmelaSoprano · 15/03/2026 23:33

Dorling Kingsley Little Book of Crochet is good for beginners and you tube!

Itsrainingloadshere · 15/03/2026 23:42

I always recommend this little book, really clear diagrams and together with Bella Coco would be a great start.

Use light coloured yarn as well.

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