Amazon favorites

Welcome to a relatively short list of all my favorite things from Amazon that can help you on your fiber arts journey.

I always strive to get crochet hooks from small knit/crochet businesses, thrift, or borrow them if I need more of one size. This is always an option for anyone on a budget, or not trying to give Jeff B. his millionth million. I would recommend Facebook marketplace, local libraries, and Poshmark or eBay. (Poshmark is also a great place to get yarn- Some people love to buy the stock yarn cones from estate sales and sell it for half of what it's originally worth).

Without further ado, here's some stuff I like.

Stitch Markers:

https://amzn.to/4tuKI7s

• You can use earrings, (jump)rings, scrap yarn, paper clips, or small pieces of paper for this. By no means do you have to buy these to begin knitting or be more 'proper.'

• I love these because I can clearly see the bright colors, and they can be used as safety pins in a pinch. (If you have a bunch of safety pins laying around, honestly, just use those).

Knitting Needles (Set):

Fingering/Small - https://amzn.to/4sf7dfG

Standard Set - https://amzn.to/4mg4od9

• The only reason I'm recommending a kit with this type of price tag is because it truly does set you up for success. Either kit is going to give you multiple needle sizes to help with any project you'd like.

• The kit also comes with cables and stoppers. These make it so that you can knit in a circle (or 'in the round,' as opposed to just back and forth), and pause your work by using the knitting needle stoppers.

• This is great for travel and type B people who crave organization and not a drawer of loose knitting needles.

Blocking Board:

https://amzn.to/3OqnCQB

• Honestly any type of blocking board will work - foam, wood... I know people use bulletin boards they already have, a couch and some pins, or lay it on a towel and hope for the best.

• I would recommend this one specifically if you're super into granny squares (because of its' size) and want them to have CRISP edges.

As I find more, I will keep this list updated!

Knitting and crocheting should be a hobby that keeps you sane and doesn't make you break the bank. By no means do you have to buy any of these things to get started. I remember using chopsticks at the ripe age of 8 when I learned how to knit, because we literally didn't have knitting needles in the house.

I also encourage you to borrow supplies from a library, community member, or friend/family member before you jump into buying hundreds of dollars worth of supplies for a hobby you've never tried, and might not like. If this does end up happening to you, try and resell on FB marketplace, Poshmark ,or Depop as a "beginner craft set," to not only help get your money back and make it easier for someone else to start a craft, but you'll likely prevent a lot of waste that way as well.