Comparisons

Every Crochetwiz comparison of crochet hooks, yarn, kits and knitting supplies, with labelled picks and a clear account of how we selected them.

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  The Best Amigurumi Crochet Kits, Compared on Contents and Level

  Four amigurumi crochet kits compared on what is in the box: hook, yarn, eyes, stuffing and instructions, from a video-led fox to an intermediate highland cow.

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  Crochet Books for Beginners: 5 Picks by What They Teach

  Five crochet books for beginners compared on what they teach: a step-by-step course, a photo reference, a stitch dictionary, a problem solver and amigurumi.

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  The Best Crochet Hooks: 5 Sets Compared by Head, Grip and Sizes

  Five crochet hook sets compared: soft-grip, inline, tapered, steel thread and wide-range sets, with materials, sizes in mm and US letters, and who each suits.

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  The Best Crochet Kits for Beginners, Compared on What's Inside

  Four crochet kits for beginners compared on their contents: hooks, yarn, instructions and project, from a video-led first toy to a complete starter set and blankets.

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  The Best Ergonomic Crochet Hooks, Compared by Handle Type

  Five ergonomic crochet hooks compared by handle: sculpted nylon, flat and wide, thick silicone, rounded soft grip and color-coded rubber, with sizes and materials.

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  Knitting Kits for Beginners: 4 Kits Checked for Needles and Yarn

  Four knitting kits for beginners compared on contents: needles, yarn, instructions and projects, from a video-led super bulky kit to a multi-project and a kids kit.

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  The Best Knitting Needles for Beginners: 5 Types Compared

  Five knitting needles for beginners compared: bamboo and aluminum straights, a bamboo circular, an interchangeable set and double-pointed needles, with sizes.

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  The Best Yarn for Beginner Crochet: 5 Yarns Compared on Facts

  Five yarns for beginner crochet compared: acrylic, cotton, a jumbo skein, a smooth premium acrylic and a beginner kit, with weight, fiber, yardage, hook and care.

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  Blanket Yarn for Crochet: Chenille, Worsted, Wool Blend or Jumbo?

  Four yarns for crochet blankets compared: a plush chenille, a soft worsted acrylic, a wool-blend super bulky and a budget jumbo skein, with yardage, care and hooks.

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  Essential Crochet Tools: The 5 Notions Worth Having

  The crochet tools worth buying beyond hooks and yarn: stitch markers, yarn needles, scissors, a row counter and a hook case, compared one product per type.

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  Gifts for Crocheters: 5 Useful Gifts a Crocheter Will Use

  Gifts for crocheters that get used: a yarn winder and swift, a wooden yarn bowl, a blocking kit, a 440-pattern stitch dictionary and a project bag, compared.