Anne in CA Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I don't think I have the mental energy to take up knitting again. I knitted 20 years ago when no one else did and now knitting is cool again, but I don't want to start. I am thinking about a couple of crochet projects though. I keep seeing cute stuff that I'd like to make... Where is a good place to get yarn online for crochet? What are some good websites with fun patterns? What weight of yarn should I buy that will work for the most projects??? All tips are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak of in Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) I like Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn. It is worsted weight and $3.99 per skein, but they have it on sale regularly. I have used this for afghans, shawls, scarves, even a sweater. It is acrylic. If you are making dishcloths, I would use 100% cotton yarn, like Lily Sugar & Cream. I mostly knit, but the afghans are usually crocheted. I also like Vanna's choice. I bought some yarn on Knitpicks.com...Brava, worsted weight. I haven't actually crocheted with it yet, but it is soft and fairly inexpensive. It is also acrylic. I really love Ravelry.com for patterns! Happy crocheting! :) Edited February 25, 2017 by jak of in 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 You should probably decide what you want to make first--different projects have different best yarns. jak of in's recommendations are good for general purpose yarncrafting--smooth and worsted weight (category 4 on most yarn labels). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Entirely depends on what you want to make. Dishcloths and potholders, you want something without synthetic fibers. I like Lily Sugar&Cream cotton yarn; walmart has a knock off store brand with a similar name. Edited February 25, 2017 by regentrude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingaway Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I've found a lot of free patterns I like through Pinterest, and I like that it's easy for me to group them by theme there. I'm no help with yarn. I dont generally do projects where I need a really nice yarn, so Walmart works for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingaway Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I just saw that Craftsy has a 50 percent off sale going on with crochet project kits. I've never ordered from there, but have friends who have and were happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks ladies! I am getting excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) I agree the Craftsy kits are a nice starting point. In general, crochet is much easier when you use a slightly elastic yarn whose plies don't want to split apart (more tightly twisted works better it general). But it totally depends. My default when teaching anyone knitting OR crochet is cascade 220 for a reason :) https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Cascade/Cascade220.asp?gclid=CMLKzYicrNICFU9bfgodr5kDMw Edited February 25, 2017 by Arctic Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The type of fiber I use depends on the end product (cotton for dishcloths, wool blend for hats & gloves, acrylic for blankets). I usually try to stick with worsted weight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I wouldn't have a clue about this stuff, but my 10yr old is self-taught at crochet (and now macrame - thank you to everyone here who helped with that pre-Christmas!) She loves this site for crochet patterns: http://www.amigurumipatterns.net/patterns/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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