Crocheting is an excellent pastime that many people love. When starting out, many people have a lot of questions, including how to choose good yarn. When learning to crochet, many…
Best Hook Sizes for Amigurumi in 2024 (no more awkward gaps!)
Amigurumi can look really good when it’s finished, but it can also be subject to weird-looking gaps if it isn’t knit together tightly enough. That’s where getting the appropriate hook…
The Ultimate Crochet Hook Conversion Chart (US, UK, Japan!)
Why are there so many crochet hook size measuring systems? All these different measurement systems can make figuring out what size of crochet hook you need a painful process. To…
Where to Donate Crochet Items? (Hats, Scarves, Blankets)
If you’ve ever wanted to donate your crafts to a good cause (or just have too many to manage in your house) there are options for you! Many organizations and…
10 Best Super Bulky and Jumbo Yarns for Crochet Projects
There is quite a bit that goes into crocheting, far more than meets the eye. There is an incredibly large variety of projects to be made, and each project is…
Best Cotton Yarns for Amigurumi in 2024 (and cheapest!)
Cotton yarn has a lot going for it — it’s easy to care for, has great stitch definition, and can be washed easily. What’s more, it’s often extremely inexpensive and…
9 Best Yarns for Amigurumi in 2024 (with Project Examples!)
When I first started crocheting amigurumi, I had no idea what yarn was the best to use and I just grabbed whatever I could find on the shelves at Michael’s….
Best Crochet Hooks for Amigurumi in 2024 (I tried them all!)
When I started my amigurumi journey over a year ago, I was at a loss as to which crochet hook to get. I started out with a cheap eight-pack of…
Amigurumi Basics Tutorials for Beginners
If you’re an amigurumi beginner attempting one of my patterns, feel free to reference this list of video tutorials that I’ve made for help. I will continue adding to this…
The Best and Cheapest Places to Buy Yarn Online in 2024 (My Guide)
There’s nothing more I love than walking into my local yarn store and touching all the beautiful and soft skeins of yarn, but for those times when I just need…