The BEST and WORST Yarn for Beginner Crocheters

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Another Tip for newbies: Don’t let anyone tell you how to hold your hook. Whether you hold it like a knife (like I do), or like a pencil (which slows me down, lol), it doesn’t matter, whatever makes you feel comfortable! Lol! Happy Hooking! Thanks for sharing. My favorite yarns are Bernet Baby yarn, Red Heart (everything), and Caron Cakes (all of them)

[@pattywilcox4300]

I agree, this is the reason I quit crocheting a long time ago! Now I hold the hook the way it's comfortable for me!

[@Brandon_501]

That is interesting, i go twice as fast holding it like a pencil. But everyone is different!

[@adihsar2531]

They say wrap it around ur fingers...that is so u comfortable for me and makes my tension too tight

[@lilymae5662]

I hold it like im eating with a fork 😂

[@ranjitaroka7942]

Cool Crafty Creations yes thank you ❗️

[@dededexter]

Another tip - don't start with dark yarn like black or navy blue. It can be really hard to see where you have to place your next stitch.

[@MelanieHam]

Yes, so true!!

[@r9m24]

Yes, I was just about to comment chose a lighter color too!

[@curlygirlcrochet5281]

Yes! Dark colors are a nightmare as a newbie.

[@honestytoafault]

dededexter light up crochet hooks are a must for darker yarn!

[@5877user]

I agree. Don’t use dark colors when making video tutorial. I’ve seen beginner’s crochet tutorials where the person teaching uses a dark yarn or granny square and you can’t see where they’re stitching.

[@MelanieHam]

I love that everyone is adding great tips and recommendations in the comments!! I should have added ... Avoid using dark colored yarn as well!! Be sure to check out the comments, there are some great nuggets of info from other crocheters!!

[@mdaze9753]

My tips for newbies would be: Make an infinity scarf. Learn the basic stitches and repeat them over and over again. Use a large hook (easier to hold) and use a bulky yarn in one lighter color (easier to see). My last suggestion is -- Don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will make them -- it's inevitable. You will only learn if you make mistakes :) Learn to look at your work. Notice the thickness of the yarn ... notice the hook size being used ... notice the tension of the stitches ... compare what your work looks like to the one pictured in the instruction. Have a sense of humor! ~ I remember one of my first projects was a cowl. I showed my husbad my handy work. His reply was "Oh, that's ... cute" (men never say "cute" unless they are at a loss for appropriate adjectives :) I showed him the picture of what it was supposed to look like and we both burst out in laughter. Practice practice practice. Have a friend sit by you and offer to pause the video for you (it's hard to do when your hands are pre-occupied) OR put your laptop on the floor and use your toes to pause the video (space bar) ... I have done that a lot! Did I mention having a sense of humor?

[@sheebaansari1784]

Amazing tips,thnx...

[@mopingalbatross364]

Thank you!

[@salomebianca1090]

hahahahah i rly love your comment, it has been so fun reading it. thanks for the tips and i will most definitely have to use my humor a lot when I'll crochet...but hey I'm gonna get there one day ^-^

[@eeaotly]

I have imagined the scene of you and your husband laughing. It made me smile.

[@Chl0eL0uise]

As a beginner, the comment section is filled with words I'm yet to understand haha! But so far, the easiest thing I've found to use is cotton yarn. I find it a little firmer so it holds its shape a bit better while I'm learning.

[@chantelm9255]

I agree! I tried using standard, worsted, 4-ply acrylic and couldn't get my hook through in the places it was supposed to go through. When I tried with cotton, it worked much better. I think the lower elasticity of the cotton helped because that meant my stitches didn't collapse as much.

[@cberger9447]

Crochet with a group that does charity work! You will make new friends, have people nearby to encourage and help, plus there is always someone with some leftovers in their stash bag that you can probably learn on. Pet blankets are quick and if you’ve made a mistake the cat or dog is not going to tell anyone! Get out there and have fun

[@michekids]

I tried that and most all the women just wanted to chat with each other and boast on their projects. I was encouraged nonetheless because of all the patterns, colors and textures, but I am not easily discouraged and I found some good, thorough teachers on utube and when my time comes, I hope that as I show off my treasure crafts, that I remember how it felt to be ignored and I do a better job of reaching out.

[@chiomatawose9520]

I don’t think there will be any other 10/11 year olds there

[@Shshehbjfkfkc]

I wish I could find a group in my area!

[@WinterHasunoue]

1:21 "you will not able to even see what I'm doing" *poke the cat's thigh* 😂😂

[@RollingThroughLife]

I was taught with 100% cotton yarn (light colored). I was able to see my stitches very well and able to see that my tension was not getting too tight or too loose.

[@Spookygal8209]

Omg that's hilarious that is the SAME exact type of textured yarn I purchased when I wanted to start crocheting I'm laughing because I could not figure it out at all. I'm so glad your videos help me so much 💜

[@alishavice659]

I tell people who want to learn to use a basic yarn... but I do suggest they pick a rainbow style yarn. Doing this really helped me see my stitches so much more clearly when I was learning to count them. I love Bernat blanket yarn but if you are still getting used to your tension, it is easy to pull to tight since its a chenille style yarn. For brand new beginners I usually suggest they stay away from some of the more chunky yarns that are basically two strands twisted together to make the bulk (Michael's loops and threads charisma is an example). These yarns have a tendency to split and can be confusing if you are still learning what you are looking at.

[@adriennechavez1992]

I’m a newbie and I made my first beanie yesterday!!!! I started with 11.5 mm yarn that’s made for blankets and it was sooo easy for me to use. I think since it’s thicker it was easier for me to get the hang of things. I’m definitely still learning the basics especially because I didn’t know I was making a beanie until I realized I made a circle and kept going lol but all these tips are sooo good I’ll definitely be screen shooting!!!

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

My first crochet project was a queen sized blanket, using 4 different colors, but all 4 ply weight, and an "I" 5.5 hook. It came out perfectly. Used the "granny cluster stitch". It came out straight and beautiful. It was a gift for my grandson & his new wife. I am now on my second project. I have been using "Red Heart" yarn since the beginning, but find that I have to be careful, since the yarn tries to "split" as you turn your project. With my current queen sized blanket, my edges keep widening, then back to normal. I unraveled the entire thing, and started over. I am using a cluster stitch with alternating double crochet stitches, and a treble stitch at alternating ends. It is stunning, but the ends look scalloped. Which can be nice, IF I was wanting that...lol. I am going to fix the ends, after I am done. My grandma used to "straighten" her ends by sewing a satin edging, then crocheting on top of the satin, to hide the ends imperfections. Her blankets always looked professional. I just know, that I will NEVER combine different types of stitches, again. That makes it truly difficult to maintain a straight edge. Live & learn....lol

[@ladyforeverwishng]

I love, love, love Vanna White crochet thread! Her thread lasts so, so, so long! It doesn't fade, stays vibrant, love it!

[@sydneyackerman104]

I wish I had seen this video sooner! I’m just starting out and recently finished my first baby blanket using a fairly fine yarn (3 vs I think 4 for worsted weight?). It took me a whole week of several hours per day! I have moved on to a thicker yarn for my next project - hindsight is 2020...

[@vonnabenhoff1736]

My very first project I used Caron Simply soft! It was so hard to work with!! But I finished the scarf! I use mostly Bernat blanket yarn and a P hook for most of my projects. I just love that yarn! So easy to with and the P and Q hooks make it work up in a flash!

[@shaynareynolds771]

Oh, wow. You're SUPER close to me. I get a lot of my yarn from the Joann store just off Golden Valley Rd. I'm loving the tips I'm finding here. I second the one about starting off with light-colored yarns for practice. If you're having trouble figuring something out, search for videos on the topic. Different KZbin channels often show the same concepts, but with the camera at different distances from the yarn, or with different ways of highlighting information. I didn't understand how to "work into the back humps of the chain" to start off the blanket I'm currently making -- but then I looked it up online, found a different video that very clearly showed what that meant, and now I'm making tremendous progress. Unrelated - but stitch markers are a super-nifty little gadgets.

[@Jennifer-qc2tq]

Amazing hack: for textured yarn (a nightmare for even seasoned crocheters) add a regular worsted yarn (best color match) to it. You can see your stitches! Ty for the video…I agree with you. I HATE fine yarn mostly because it takes forever to progress through your project. Also using the right hook is so important.

[@shawnaconrad5994]

I used Red Heart Unforgettable as an inexperienced crocheter and I desolved into tears. I love it now and it works up SO beautifully but definitely not for a beginner.

[@madisonmackay249]

Oml, I JUST started to crochet like 5 minutes ago and I got 100% wool and I rage quitted

[@lunacherry7028]

Same 😂

[@Ichigo-dh9rd]

SAME 😭😭

[@edithogbuagu]

I need them 🥺

[@sweetmelisamakesmore5344]

Thank you so much for this video and everyone's comments. I'm new to crocheting and this really helps.

[@alxndradoll]

My favourite yarn (available in the UK and US) is called ‘King Cole cherished DK’, there’s a unique selection of muted rather than pastel colours and it’s so easy to work with, it slides so easily and glides through tighter stitches like if you were doing a wave stitch and alternating between hdc and sl sts. It helps speed up projects as it’s so glossy on your hook.

[@karendunham274]

Hobby Lobby's Brand "I Love This Yarn" is great!!! You can easily see your stitches and it is soft and beautiful and washes up amazingly!

[@suzeaa]

Yeah, but the company owner is extremely corrupt.

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

suzeaa 👎

[@paytonguinn6659]

Yes!! I second this

[@michekids]

Yes, Hobby Lobby brand is like Red Heart and I will try that brand when I finish my first hat with yarn I already have. Thanks

[@michekids]

@@suzeaa that sounds racist

[@SunCity95]

Love you Miss Melanie 💕💕 and miss your sweet disposition and wonderful videos. RIP 😢🛐

[@Jem-Holograms]

im a beginner and i sorta got frustrated with the coarse acrylic type yarns like Red Heart brands so i decided to go a little more expensive and brought Bernat cotton/nylon it is soooo soft and easy to crochet that im loving it and it has me wanting to keep crocheting with the cheaper ones i just will get frustrated of how much they unravel and got messy so its been like my 3rd day at crocheting and its been fun only know how to single crochet hopefully when i get better i can move on to double and others. Also another thing i wish that can be taught is how to read patterns cause there is when get lost any way thank you for you videos they are a great help. :-)

[@irmaperez319]

JasmineLoveFlower a

[@eloisachavez9872]

I hate the red heart super savers...wth do you use it for, any way?

[@jenniferchevez2380]

I just started a few days ago too. And single crochet actually confused me so bad. So I tried double crochet and I got it down easy ( -.- even my bestie whose knitted for years said im just complicated) and I'm using Caron Simply Soft. I love it. So easy to use and pretty cheap.

[@kimsue9990]

@@eloisachavez9872 hello there..this is a older vid. but i thought id give you a idea..red heart is CHEEP..SOOO many differnt coloars,an if you wash it maybe 3,5 times it soffens up great give it lots hug`s an it will looen up too.im a newbe also,i made ohh around 4 blankets.with single an doulbe..wonderfull couch courvers.....

[@sandyhicks2740]

What’s wrong with Red heart super saver? Super saver is about all I use. I wash my projects, put downy in it and after one or two washes it’s soft and cuddly. My cats love it too 😊 I saw some projects on Ravelry last night though that look so dang awesome that I find it hard to believe the photos are real and I want some of the yarns so bad I can hardly stand it just to see how they look in real life. I think one was called loops and thread impeccable and another was schepp something lol

[@Froggyz2495]

I picked the same yarn as my first yarn! Lion brand home spun. I made a scarf and a pair of mittens for my grandfather. It was so bad. I thought I was the coolest ever for making something for him though.

[@lyjellear1950]

you are.....

[@biancaperez5112]

Tip: Hit the thrift stores to get started on building your thread & yarn collection. This is perfect for small projects. When the thrift stores get donations for yarn, they sometimes throw in surprises like crochet or knitting needles, markers and even embroidery floss which is great for more delicate projects. I can usually buy a bag of a variety of yarns for the price of one skein of yarn. I go to my local Salvation Army and can even get it for $.69 on Mondays!

[@cheyn3366]

Bianca A. Perez thanks so much for this I didn’t even know I could get yarn or tools at the thrift store ! I’ll be asking next time I go 😁

[@kellyteran2138]

Oh my word. What a wonderful idea. I never thought about that. I'm a newbie. Thank you soo much for this awesome idea. God bless. I'm super excited now. Wooohooo.

[@LaundryFaerie]

This! Some people believe knitting, crocheting, and other fiber arts are hobbies with a big initial investment because they think you have to buy buy brand-new everything. If you don't know whether you'll like it, pick up some worsted-weight yarn and a 5mm (or so) crochet hook at a thrift store and just practice with it. You can graduate to the fancier, more expensive materials if you like, when you've decided the hobby suits you.

[@drfreud65]

Personally, I don't recommend thrift store yarn for beginners. What I encountered is yarn without labels, so I was clueless about weights, care instructions, recommended hook sizes, and running out of yarn without knowing what kind to buy to finish projects. If all you're doing is samplers, go for it

[@saklee1777]

i think i’d only recommend this if the yarn is machine washable because i would think there’d be dust on the yarn. thats why ppl usually buy new skeins of yarn. its kinda dusty at the salvation army store i’ve been to. some thrift stores can be bad. theres a good will store ive been to and its so dusty i can practically breathe the dust in.

[@effieta8415]

R.I.P Melanie, I love your tutorials and I go through them often Thank you for helping me crochet beautifully I miss you 🥰

[@El_Ophelia]

Did Melanie die? I just discovered this video and this channel an hour ago!

[@effieta8415]

@@El_Ophelia Unfortunately she did two years ago at age 36

[@mfiorito7279]

LOL! Love your kitty at 1:22! Thanks for this information.

[@charlenepinpin4655]

My favorite yarn ever is the Lion Brand Woolspun yarn. Gorgeous colors and because it is bulky it works up very quickly! It would be great for a beginner crocheter!

[@ririmr4978]

0:50 YEP, I have been crocheting for over 40 yrs and, you are right, this yarn is impossible to work with, BUT it is really good when working on a loom :)

[@annkruml]

I do agree with you. I picked up the same you did and the boucle yarn. oh my it was so hard.

[@MelanieHam]

right?! It's so pretty and as a beginner you would never know that it's actually a huge pain in the booty.

[@annkruml]

Oh yes. It is lol

[@monicaloveslindy]

I still hate lionbrand homespun for that reason 😂. Such a mess!

[@pink03princesa89]

For a beginner I would recommend sugar and cream and start with washcloth. The less fuzzy the better!

[@Jaxk06]

I started about last year crocheting again, I used the sugar and cream for baby hats and booties but I picked up a nice blue color for a washcloth and the dye just keeps on coming out lol I added it to the washing machine too with our towels but do you have this issue at all?

[@r9m24]

I made a project out of the sugar and cream cotton and I found the texture really rough. I also was using a dark green and the dye got all over my hands!

[@melissakate6]

I always use sugar and cream and teach dish clothes when I teach someone to crochet for the first time!

[@sarahmorton3847]

That's the yarn Im learning with... smells great 😁

[@sohzingheu7856]

Yes, I agree with color run and rough texture as well. I’m new and hurts my thumb when holding on to my work.

[@kicik5038]

1:21 love how you poked the kitty

[@ruthbrown6043]

Here in UK we have a shop called Hobby Craft, they do a yarn called Lily sugar 'n cream, thanks to my granddaughter's help I have tried this yarn and it is wonderful. You can see stitches so well, for a newbie like me it is perfect and it comes in so many pretty shades. Melanie, I love your beginners videos, they are so easy to follow, thank you so much.

[@saklee1777]

i think the first yarn i used to crochet was red heart super saver.

[@lynnfraizer7103]

Red heart is only good for pet beds an hats for the homeless

[@lorrainerodriguez5576]

Haha this was perfect! I’m a beginner and I agreed with all the mess you’ve described with particular yarn. I should’ve done research before choosing yarn. Thanks for the tips! Super helpful.

[@aminayusuf5509]

Thank you for your tips Melanie. As a beginner in crochet, they are really helpful to me.

[@teceyS3]

I know a lot of people say that Caron simply soft worsted weight yarn is too slippery for beginners to start crocheting with, but I found that it actually boosted my confidence when I made projects with it, because my results were so beautiful! Simply soft yarn has a nice satiny sheen to it, without being too shiny, and it's very soft- you do have to be careful that you have the right type of hook to crochet with it, because it will split, if your hook isn't compatible with the yarn but the results are stunning, nonetheless :)

[@stacybabe87]

I LOVE Caron One Pound Yarn for beginning crocheting. I also love "I love this yarn" from Hobby Lobby. One yarn I highly suggest to stay away from if you are a beginner is Caron Simply Soft. I tried this on one of my first projects and it was horrible to work with as a beginner.

[@lachispita]

stacybabe87 Yes!! I was about to comment that. When I first started crocheting I bought Caron yarn and I loved it. I prefer it over Red Heart Super Saver. 👌🏻👌🏻

[@heatherd7192]

I wish I saw this before I bought that yarn. I’m trying to make a sweater (why did I choose that when I’ve only made like six things) and I am struggling with this yarn. It’s stressful and too loose and a huge mistake. Lol

[@drfreud65]

I'm learning I do not like Red Heart Super Saver at all. Of the yarns I've used, Caron One Pound is awesome. The stitches are well-defined, and until I get better at my tension, it's stretchy enough to not look bad. Even the dark colors are easy to see. It's also fairly soft. As I build my stash, One Pound will be a big part of it.

[@DznyKyd]

I agree. Caron Simply Soft is not a beginner yarn, no “give” and it split like crazy. Nice colors, though.

[@princesadegreyskull]

I don't know if everyone experiences this, but every skein of the Boutique I've had, goes fuzzy-thick to thread- thin and pulls apart. It tangles inside the skein. I loose a lot of yardage no matter how careful I try to be. I also found black and navy blue were hard to see stitches in the beginning.

[@artisticallyscrunchies5390]

I did the same thing and chose a very textured yarn ended in total frustration. I really like the Bernat Cotton, Walmart sells smaller balls for 1.00 (CAD) I found the smaller ball to be not as daunting and a good priced alternative if someone isn't sure about crocheting

[@pattanndegrasse944]

Try the Caron Cakes if you haven't already. Easy for beginners and they have the most beautiful colors!!!

[@honestytoafault]

Pattann deGrasse caron cakes are 20% wool....so if someone is allergic, not a good choice.

[@lorenavilla5064]

I was wondering if you could do a vid on how to crochet on fabrics I have a nice table cloth I would like to add a nice lace to it. make it fancy for when I have guest for the holidays thanks

[@patboyd1587]

Terrific advice. She is spot on about the yarns. My tip if you are trying a more complex pattern is to use a variegated colored yarn. I’ve done three spider shawls, and the variegated color makes it so much easier to find your way and also makes the project really pop.

[@crazychic7771]

I’m a beginner and my favorite yarn to work with has been bernat blanket and other chenille yarns

[@andiemarie24]

Totally agree with all these. Unfortunately, learned them all through trial and error so beginners will definitely benefit from watching this first! :)

[@kellkatz]

oh yeah - Wish I had watched/knew this back in winter - all gung ho as a beginner to crochet simple scarfs. Bought all the wrong kind of yarn cuz I was a beginner. The how to crochet books I have don't include enough of the invaluable info I've gleaned from watching YT crochet vloggers. Thank you to you and the rest who share.

[@petrashappyplace]

great tips - even as an experienced crocheter, I need to remember these when I do tutorials

[@mamaloz6200]

black or dark grey isn't beginner friendly either. hard to see stitches

[@MelanieHam]

+Loryanna Crow yes! Great point!

[@mamaloz6200]

plus it bums me out. I love bright colors

[@itsauntied]

you didn't prefer the variegated , did you? I'd rather a solid colour when teaching; I find that mistakes are more obvious.

[@itsauntied]

absolutely!!

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

I was annoyed first at Hobby Lobby as they brought in their own brand, Love this Yarn. I did start using it as, unless you buy on line, it’s hard to get Bernat and Caron which I love. I find HL’s yarn is quality yarn and easy to work. They have good selection and colors, too.

[@dorenemadrzykowski8426]

I bought a boucle too! Your Chevron Afghan was my first Afghan ever and I just love the bernat blanket yarn, so very easy to use. Thank you for a crochet video.

[@rebeccamiller7608]

Pipsqueak yarn is very difficult to work with. It is so cute and soft which can really draw attention to it but steer clear if you're a newbie!

[@tammyd6198]

I agree!

[@sherryhauser8048]

i decided that my new years resolution is to learn how to crochet. I just went to the store today and did the worst mistake, I got a beautiful textured yarn. I tried to use it and you're right I couldn't see my stiches. I know how to knit so I will probably using it for a knitting project so i guess its back to the store to get a better yarn to use to learn crocheting. Thanks for the tips ☺

[@lisawilkerson5671]

I adore textured and fine yarn but I swear it's still a pain to work with. What I discovered is that I can still use it if I combine (crochet both yarns together as one LOL) a textured or fine yarn with just a straight 4 ply yarn. It is bulky but the effect is amazing. Love your channel BTW 😁

[@TheSkydiva67]

I FINALLY completed a cowl! I must’ve frogged that Hometown Yarn a hundred times! Far from perfect but I’m no quitter😉

[@insanitycubed8832]

red-heart I would suggest because it works well, is often textureless, and you don't need to live near a yarn store to get it, every wal-mart and mall I've seen has it, oh yeah and don't go with dark colours like dededexter mentioned.

[@melkrist]

I much prefer using and teaching crochet and knitting with natural yarns. Something smooth and worsted weight. A nice plied wool. Fisherman's Wool and Paton's Wool are a few box store wools. From Knit Picks I like Wool of the Andes or Swish (for machine washable choice). It also depends on the end project goal. For example, if my class attendees wanted to make wash cloths, I'd teach them on kitchen cotton, like Peaches and Creme. The benefits of using a natural yarn is that you can block your work after you are finished so that your end product looks like you want it to. That's been reassuring to my students who have struggled with getting perfectly straight edges.

[@MelanieHam]

yes, natural fiber yarns are very nice to work with

[@Knittyneeds]

Love your furry purry pal. Inevitable always having fun when there are balls of yarn around. Your videos are great for beginners. I am learning so much from you. GREAT TIPS. You are so so lovely your smile is gorgeous and your voice is a pleasure to listen to. You make me smile. WHEN YOU SMILE THE WORLD SMILES WITH YOU. Please, do you have knitting videos too? My problem is the V neck. Thanks for sharing and caring. 👍👍👍💕

[@ProudPatriot007]

Those were great tips, thanks! I can add when first starting out it’s best to make things like rags, baby blankets, “doggie” blankets. I’m a pet sitter so I’ve made toys and small blankets for dogs to lay on. They don’t care if it’s not perfect and believe me they love it! I have some clients that I only see a couple times a years and the dogs will dig out the toy or blanket and bring it to me as if to say thanks, I remember. 😊 Making those items helps you to get your count and to make sure you don’t add or take away stitches. It’s also a good way to try new stitches out. Believe me you will make things and think your doing wonderful until you hold it up and say oh crap! one end will be much wider or narrower. Don’t worry it’s all apart of learning to count. So count and count again. Learning on small square items helps to know what an empty or a crowded stitch looks like. Another tip always slow down at the end of a roll make sure you stitch the last stitch, make sure your hiding the 2nd color if your using multiple yarns, and make sure your not adding an extra stitch. If you can catch the mistake with only needing to take a roll out it’s so much easier then once you think your done and it’s a hot mess! To be honest my own dogs had a few of the hot mess blankets and they love them just the same. And if it’s dish rags your dishes don’t not mind either. 😊 Happy crocheting!

[@luispruneda4901]

Hey I’m not bad or anything but we’re do you live because I would like to do that dog sitting and also were do you find the dogs to take care of.

[@luispruneda4901]

Also I’m a ten year old girl using my dads account just FYI

[@oakstrong1]

My very first granny squares were made with Rico Creative cotton DK yarn. The quality of the yarn was amazing: it did not split even though I undid and re-crochet the yarn over and over. The colour was between bright and dark green, which isn't too bad in daylight, but I decided that my next colour is going to be something lighter. The other thing I did was to make the chain for the first row, and sometimes even the first row, in larger hook size, because I find it difficult not to start my creation too tight. The second row it easier because by then I have something to hold onto.

[@happyday7709]

Hello💐 the yarns i use getting fuzzy quickly while doing crochet how to avoid this ? Please advice - thank you

[@mamaloz6200]

I love loops and threads, so soft

[@vanetzamenjivar204]

Thank you so much for your help and support .God bless you and your family always ❣️💕

[@deannadavison1933]

I love sheepjes catona yarn. It feels nice, doesn’t fluff out and Frey like some yarn and you can see your stitches easily. I started with making stuffed toys so I was used to thinner yarn right off the bat; I find thinner yarn easier to work with in general. Anyway that’s my number one pick if you’re working with small projects

[@CozyCorysCorner]

I was taught to crochet using Caron Simply Soft! It’s my all time favorite

[@llindsseyy8833]

the first yarn i ever worked with was caron simply soft. I think its a great choice but i made it a little harder on myself because i chose a baby weight instead of a worsted weight.

[@savannahholbrook1634]

When I started to learn how to knit and crochet I started of with a 3 stand yarn and I didn't see any difference like I could see my stiches and stuff and plus I used a 8 us circluar needle and a H crochet hook and I love it.

[@colethornton6626]

I would also recommend a brighter color to start, like a light blue or red. I started crocheting with a dark navy, almost black yarn, and I had no clue where to put the hook. It was just too dark to tell the stitches apart :)

[@thedarkestsunn]

I’ve been crocheting for 3 weeks and I find boucle was super forgiving with my crochet, it hid my messy uneven sized stitches so I felt like i succeeded LOL but I totally get what you mean, I found the tension issue was big for me

[@saklee1777]

my fav yarn brands are red heart, charon, and i love this yarn

[@valerieannrumpf4151]

Red heart super saver yarn is good yarn for beginners to use as long you get a light color. Hobby lobby I love this yarn is another good choice too.

[@Ellentrexler62]

I love this yarn by Hobby Lobby. Soft and easy to work with!

[@stacyohmann8141]

I love there yarn!! My daughter calls hobby lobby her "happy place"!!

[@shellypingel4708]

What brand?

[@karenh2890]

@@shellypingel4708 Literally "I Love This Yarn." That's Hobby Lobby's acrylic yarn. Their cotton is very nice also. It's called "I Love This Cotton."

[@saklee1777]

Shelly Pingel the brand is called “i love this yarn” it’s probably only sold at hobby lobby.

[@clockworktime7195]

I know this video is old, but omg that first yarn is exactly what happened to me! It looks like the same brand too, which is homespun lionbrand. I really like it now, but oml... It was SUCH a pain to work with, especially since I was/still am making a big blanket. But, if you are pretty determined, after the first couple of rows, it gets pretty easy. For me, I went from one row taking an hour, to a row in 10 minutes and I am still pretty slow. Don't get stuck with just visualizing it, you can often feel along thick and dark yarn for where your next stick will be.

[@rflissmn]

I am a beginner, have made a couple of afghans in the past; however they were years ago. I consider myself to be a beginner. I made the mistake of trying to use a 20% Alpaca Wool and 80% Acrylic. Plus it was multi-colored, dark blues, dark grays, charcoal. It was so hard to see my stitches. I had to pull it out and it was so tangled with the fuzzy threads that are from the wool.

[@virginiajauriqui8136]

light colors are always your best friend and reply buttons if your watching it on youtube or dvd i had to do that alot when i frist learned just hang in there you guys got this :)

[@tinacarmichael5649]

As a beginner to crochet I'm always having to pull my stitches out and start over and having trouble with my yarn turning fuzzy on me what would be a good practice yarn that may hold up better? Your videos have been a blessing thank you so much for your tutorials 💗

[@alishavice659]

my grandmother taught me the basics when I was about 10. And shortly there after I neglected the art. when I decided that I wanted to attempt crochet as a 30 year old adult, I picked up a clearance Granny square kit in the kids activity center at books-a-million. And I was shocked at how easily it all came back to me. The kit included a lightweight cotton yarn. I didn't find it difficult to use at all but maybe that's because my original experience was with a standard worsted weight yarn. granny squares are a good way to start because you learn a couple of different stitches as well as basic techniques such as color change and even joining your work... But most importantly, you can see a finished project relatively quickly!

[@tinacarmichael5649]

Alisha thank you so much for replying to my question 😊

[@lldm8222]

'm new to crochet and I love you tips and advice. Question - could you compare the Bernat Blanket yarn 10.5 oz versus 5.3oz? is the weight for a certain amount of yarn? is it easier to learn with one or the other? thank you!

[@gretchendietz1599]

Another thing that helps with textured yarn is to combine it with another yarn or even with itself. I got some Lion Brand Terryspun and my first time trying to use it was a nightmare. So I looked it up on line and someone suggested combining it with another yarn or using a double strand of it and it made all the difference in the world.

[@leenaabuqamar9678]

A yarn with tweeds is NOT a good option for newbie !! It makes the stitches unclear and visible of the crochet project and how far in progress are you !

[@christina3236]

I am new at crochet i bought worsted i do like it but didnt want to spend much if i got frustrated and quite. I have one hook, 5 colors of yarn. But loving it. I made grand baby sleepers, sandles, and a Easter bunny basket. And just finished slippers. for my mom today. Though i have a lot to learn, it has been fun. Also for my mom's slippers i doubled the yarn. And they are thicker, and cute. Also i like this yarn also because you can see your work, and easier to see what your doing wrong. But like me i tend to make my stiches tighter, trying to loosen the grip, but if you keep pulling out it tends to loosen fibers and then harder to see work and doesnt look as sharp. But honestly a newbie it might look ok but it won't be flawless. But thats learning. But not giving up plan on being good enough in a few months to at least make something without pulling it all out to start again. Thank you for your thoughts. Have a great day. Oh ya really thin stuff, if your new don't mess wth it it is to hard to hang on tooo. oh ya i did 5 stiches magic circle. Ughhh needless to say i will have that yarn awhile. Lol

[@TheFlagirls]

Hobby lobby “yarn bee” so soft and always one sale! I made a beautiful scarf with it in just an afternoon

[@addi3056]

I made a few stuffed animals with this yarn, I don't really recommend it because it breaks apart extremely easily and it's really hard to work with. It also has a little bit of texture. I wouldn't recommend this for a beginner.

[@dragonbreeder1995]

The first thing I made was an easter egg with the loops and threads soft and shiny yarn. It glides through the fingers really nicely

[@crystalrosales4302]

I like multi colored yarn cause when a darker color is with a lighter color you could see the stitch easly and you might get luck and a stitch could be a great place holder or reminder of something. Hope this helps

[@curioushollyn]

Caron Simply Soft is a great beginner yarn! It's a worsted weight yarn, while still being really soft to the touch. It was what I used when I started!

[@katiel4812]

I tried starting with plush velvet yarn 😭 such a bad choice. You can’t see the stitches at all and when you try to unravel it it gets stuck and the fuzz starts bunching up

[@sandraholeman3136]

Melanie Thank you again. One thing I have found and have been told is to stay away from dark yarn because you tend not to be able to see your stitches as well with dark colored yarn. I still have trouble with it. If you have any tips for working with this yarn I would appreciate it. Also, I still cannot figure our how to substitute yarn. I still am not sure what weight DK yarn is. I try to figure it out in the store. Have you noticed that some yarn labels do not tell you what weight they are? So if you have tips for this I would really appreciate it. Thank you again

[@juliemanley5233]

Cotton yarn is great for beginners cuz it's sturdy & works up quickly. It also has great stitch definition so easy to see your stitches 😁

[@stitchingsmilesbykathiestu5231]

I'm new here on your channel but not a beginner lol. Glad to have found you.

[@brittanymorris943]

I would also say not to use colourful yarn at first I made that mistake and got frustrated with it until I had gotten my muscles used. to it

[@that_one_tp_fan7145]

My comment just completely contradicted what you said

[@brittanymorris943]

I am just saying from experience

[@itsauntied]

Do you mean variegated? I'm teaching my niece (she's eight) to crochet. We are using a magenta worsted weight.

[@alishavice659]

variegated... that's the word I couldn't quite grab so I just put rainbow yarn in my comments! it helped me whe. I was learning to see and count stitches on larger projects.

[@rachelporter6077]

I love Lion Brand Thick & Quick yarn. It is absolutely perfect for beginners and also for very experienced crochet artists like myself.

[@tessarchive.2628]

I use Monaco yarn and it is great for crochet if you live in the Philippines. I don't know if its in other countries but if you live in the Philippines this yarn is really nice because it is thin. If you don't like thick yarn like me, I recommend using Monaco. 😊

[@fruitsalad1377]

Cason Simply soft is great for beginner's due its softness and color variety

[@jeffmcnair1]

I chose a smaller yarn for my beginner yarn. I see now what she means about it being a finer yarn and harder to work with. I keep trying to make squares but I keep losing size on one side. How do you keep the project square?

[@nurulqistina7701]

idk that there are so many size of crochet hook. the shopkeeper suggest me this 1.75mm hook and its sooooo hard to deal with ahhhh i get frustrated. nvm tomorrow i will try looking for the bigger one and thicker yarn. i love yr video :)

[@kellyteran2138]

Hi Melonie. I'm self teaching myself through these tutorials how to crochet. My problem is.. hard to find tutorials that zoom in close to show exactly what hole-stitch to go through. Due to my head trauma, i don't learn as quick as others. Right now I'm doing a cobble stitch. Not sure if I'm doing exactly right. Could you recommend a good tutorial, perhaps you have one. I would appreciate your help. Thank you sooo much. Kelly p.s. i know once i know what I'm doing, i will be watching your tutorials. You are wonderful.

[@CraftnMomma]

I started with Caron Simply Soft and love it, avoid the Bernat Pipsqueaks as a beginner because you will lose your mind lol

[@stephaniecarreno7788]

I totally did that I did not know what I was doing since I'm a beginner so i used acrylic yarn and it kept splitting so this video helped thx so much

[@ladylordeve]

Hi, I'm from Brazil and here good yarn is kind of expensive so I'm looking to try to buy some yarn from out of the country, what brands would you recomend?

[@drfreud65]

I'd go with Caron One Pound. It's good for a beginner & affordable.

[@debrtx]

Recommend cheaper worsted weight yarn for beginners, all beginner projects don't end up quite the right gauge as crocheter is learning to adjust tension. My first projects were either to tight or to loose, so save money for better yarn after gaining more experience.

[@chiberjuberdourado2487]

Excellent tip, my friend! The Dollar Tree sells yarn! I’m a beginner and get all of my yarn there to learn with as opposed to wasting money on my many MANY mistakes.

[@syuhadamarizam9358]

Hey There,Sorry for taking your time but I’m totally a beginner and I’m wondering what should I do after finishing my cotton milk yarn coaster..should I wash it with detergent?or maybe with hot water? I wanna sell it but I’m not so sure what to do after finish crocheting it