Hooks & Yarn

What to buy, what to skip, and what actually helps if your hands hurt.

Hooks & Yarn beginner September 18, 2026

Yarn for Christmas Crochet: Sparkle, Thread and What Actually Works

Which yarn to use for ornaments, gnomes and snowflakes, why metallic yarn is harder than it looks, and the one safety point nobody mentions about candles.

Hooks & Yarn beginner August 27, 2026

What You Need to Start Crocheting: One Hook, One Yarn

The single hook and single yarn worth buying first, why light solid acrylic makes stitches visible, and the popular yarns and gadgets that make learning harder.