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Oct 29, 20265 min readBeginner

Which Crochet Stitch Uses the Most Yarn? SC, HDC & DC Compared

Single crochet uses less yarn per stitch but more per square foot. Here is why, with estimates and a swatch-weighing method.

Alice Jackie

Blankets
Double crochet

Oct 23, 20267 min readBeginner

Beginner Crochet Supplies: What You Need to Start (and Which Yarn to Choose)

A hook, a ball of yarn, a needle and scissors are all you need. Here is which hook and yarn to pick first, how to read a yarn label, and what to avoid.

Carol Ava

Beginner friendly

Oct 23, 20268 min readBeginner

Understanding Yarn Weights (and Which Hook to Use)

Yarn weight describes how thick a yarn is. Here is the standard 0–7 system, the names you will see on labels, and the hook sizes usually recommended for each.

Alice Jackie

Beginner friendly
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