5 Crochet Tools Worth Upgrading To When You Crochet Every Week
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When you first start crocheting, a ball of yarn and a basic hook are all you need.
But once you're crocheting for hours every week, whether as a hobby or to stock a small shop like mine, the right tools can make a real difference to your comfort, your speed and the finish of your pieces.
Here are five popular, highly rated tool upgrades that many crocheters swear by, plus what to look for in each.
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1. Ergonomic Crochet Hooks
Long crochet sessions can be tough on your hands and wrists, and thin metal hooks can lead to cramping.
Ergonomic hooks, like the popular Clover Amour set, have soft, non-slip handles designed to reduce strain. Many crocheters find them far more comfortable for longer projects.
What to look for:
- Soft, cushioned handles
- Smooth heads that glide through yarn without splitting it
- Colour-coded or clearly marked sizes
👉 [Shop Clover Amour crochet hooks on Amazon]
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2. A Yarn Ball Winder
Yarn that comes in skeins or hanks can tangle quickly if you work straight from it.
A yarn ball winder, such as the well-known Speensun winder, turns loose yarn into neat, centre-pull cakes that sit flat and feed smoothly while you crochet.
What to look for:
- Sturdy clamp to attach to a table
- Smooth winding action
- Size that suits the amount of yarn you usually wind
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3. Blocking Mats and Pins
Blocking gently shapes and evens out finished crochet, so edges sit straight and stitches look neat.
Interlocking foam blocking mats with rust-proof pins make it easy to pin pieces to the right size while they dry.
What to look for:
- Interlocking mats with printed grid lines
- Rust-proof T-pins
- Enough mats for your largest pieces
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4. Locking Stitch Markers
Locking markers clip on and off securely, so they won't fall out of your work like simple ring markers can.
They're especially handy for marking rounds, counting rows and holding live loops when you put a project down.
👉 [Find locking stitch markers on Amazon]
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5. A Row Counter
When you're making several matching pieces, like sets of dishcloths or coasters, keeping count really matters.
A simple click or digital row counter hooks helps you track rows and repeats so every piece comes out the same size.
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Final Thoughts
You don't need every tool at once. Start with whatever solves your biggest frustration, whether that's sore hands, tangled yarn or uneven edges, and add more as you go.
And if you'd rather enjoy handmade crochet without making it yourself, my pieces are handmade in small batches for everyday homes.
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