Crochet: What type of needle, hook and yarn are good for beginners?

Answer 1

YAY a fellow crocheter :D

I advise to use somewhere around an H hook (not too big not too small) and NON fuzzy yarn. It's VERY hard to see your stitches with really soft or furry yarn, so sport yarn or something along those lines is really good.
Check out www.about.com and search for crochet beginners they have a lot of good links you might like.

Answer 2

I manage a yarn shop and when teaching beginners I always suggest a large hook (L - N), bamboo preferably because it is not slippery and does not "sweat". Most of the time beginners are nervous and tend to crochet tight which leads to sweaty palms. Use a yarn that is 2-3sts=1". I hope this helps.

Answer 3

I used to teach crochet at a yarn shop.

We started our students out on an H hook. Depending on how tight or loose they were, we might have them go up to an I if they are tight or down to a G if they are loose (You can often find those sizes in a set, so that might be a good idea for you, and they are commonly used sizes if you continue crocheting). We had them use a worsted weight yarn in white or off-white, because it is easier to see your stitches.

Answer 4

Use a size G or H hook and worsted weight ( 4 -ply) to learn with. It is also helpful to use a yarn color that is lighter or darker than your hook. That way you can see what you are doing. And start with a smooth yarn -- don't try to learn with some of the new "fun" yarns.

You can make a scarf or a pot holder as your first project. That way you have something useful for all your hard work! Also, something with straight edges makes it easier to see if you are adding or dropping stitches as you go ( I had trouble with that when I started.)

Good luck and don't give up. Once you learn the basics you will have a lot of fun!

Answer 5

If you want a good crochet hook, buy a Susan Bates, maybe size G and maybe a regular yarn, not the thin stuff!

Answer 6

Start with a "G" hook and 4-ply worsted weight yarn. Make sure the yarn is a light color and it does not have to be expensive, you can work up to that!
Mary
ps. do not use multi-color yarns as it makes it hard to see where you need to put your hook.

Answer 7

This is one question my grandmother should have asked before she tried to teach me when I was a little girl, lol. She started me off with the smallest needles possible, and thread-like wool. It takes forever (with frustration) to see any progress with this combination!

I taught my own daughter many years later with the largest plastic needle and thick wool, due to my bad original learning experience. At least my daughter stayed interested and enjoys it even to this day. Eventually, the needle size could be reduced depending on the pattern, once they get the interest and experience.

Sorry I don't know the needle size, but at least it should be as thick as your little finger to see a "quick" visible progress in their work which gives them encouragement to keep going. It provides a satisfaction of seeing their work actually become something after a very short time.

Hope this helps.

Answer 8

crochet hook h and red heart yarn thats what i learnes with