The BEST YARNS for KNITTING + CROCHET BEGINNERS

This reference post is filled with my favorite yarns I continue to use and reorder for both my professional and personal knit and crochet projects. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about a specific yarn or project.

Check out the other 2 posts in this series here:

The Best Crochet Hooks for Beginners
The Best Knitting Needles for Beginners

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1. Knit Picks dishie yarn for all things in the kitchen & bathroom:

2. Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice is my favorite for beginner, lightweight projects like scarves, hats, mittens, baby blankets.

3. Knit Picks Wool of the Andes super wash yarn when you want a natural fiber for heavy-use items like hats, scarves, mittens that need to be washed quickly.

4. Knit Picks Simply Alpaca is my favorite luxury, natural fiber yarn for anything next to the skin, especially hats, headbands, and mittens, but can be washed less frequently.

5. Knit Picks yarn swift + ball winder for all the yarns that come in a hack instead of a ball or skein. Don't try to use the back of a chair or your knees. You'll get a knot before you realize it and it'll take a week of careful unknotting to save your yarn. Trust me. 😘

✨Never buy yarn on amazon - it’s always cheaper at Michael’s, Knit Picks, or Lion Brand.