1. any hook with padding is good
2. use safety pins
3. there are plenty of free stitch counters online
4. you can roll yarn around your fingers to start the makings of a yarn ball
5. You can just use scissors
I think its important to add cheap alternatives. these things are good to have, but not necessarily something i think people need to spend money on, or at least not a lot. the yarn is expensive enough.
2026-07-15 13:10:45
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bananamilk :
YARN HOLDER MAKES CROCHETING SO EASY
2026-07-14 22:42:39
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Shell🇪🇺🇺🇦 :
Clover hooks 100%. I waited years before giving in and trying one now I can’t live without them and have multiple in my favourite sizes
2026-07-14 19:42:23
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banan kontakt 🍌 :
Skip The stitch counter, buy a pop it fidget toy!
2026-07-14 19:43:47
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Meg :
stitch markers are important if you're making projects that require a lot, but most of the time a Bobby pin or even a hoop earing works fine
2026-09-27 13:50:33
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BookishInNebraska :
I agree with all of that except for clover hooks!! I hate them so much!!!!!
2026-07-14 23:45:39
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𑣲𝒜𝓁𝓽𝓱𝓮𝒶 𓂃⋆.˚ :
I NEED THE SYITCH COUNTER
2026-08-03 14:29:21
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creat1ve_.username :
stitch markers are such a waste tbh just use scrap yarn so there won’t be an obvious hole in the stitch
2026-08-04 14:34:38
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ColdDrakeQueen :
I can’t live without a good tote bag to carry my current project with me. That way I can work on it while out doing things
2026-08-01 22:53:44
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Ddanyellerileyy :
I don’t have a stitch counter…well I do I’ve just never used it
2026-07-15 12:38:36
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🦇👻😸Twisted🦝coon😸👻🦇 :
Anything can be used as a stitch marker no money needed really. If I ever use one I either use a piece of different colored yarn or a clicker earring
2026-07-16 17:58:14
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🍎💌📚 :
i will say that i'm just a cheap person but i also feel like some of these have more frugal options. stitch markers can be replaced by safety pins, paper clips, or if you're really dexterous little scrap pieces of yarn. stitch counter can be an app on your phone or a clicker, or you can place the aforementioned stitch markers every 5 or 10 stitches for a visual reference. i cut yarn with my teeth, the crook of my metal hooks, edge of my shoe, zippers, my glasses...
2026-07-16 00:15:56
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bee.bee :
I’m in love with my clover hooks
2026-07-15 06:28:20
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IceCreamAtEight :
why waste money on stitch markers? I use bobby pins. They stay put and and much cheaper
2026-07-15 15:31:27
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Niki :
Yess! I used cheap hooks for so long but when I switched to clovers 🥰 I did don’t have a stitch counter or a yarn cake maker yet…
2026-08-02 17:13:05
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Jossy⁷ 🤍 :
ME AND MY METAL DOLLAR STORE HOOKS TILL THE END any other hook unless you found you like it yourself is simply a waste of money, crochet doesn’t NEED anything other than hook yarn and scissors at its most basic
2026-07-15 17:45:25
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aqueefinthewinds :
Bobby pin stitch marker til the day I die 😌🖤
2026-07-15 10:39:30
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Castillo26 :
Stitch markers yes, BUT get a big pack. I have one that basically looks like a tackle box bc I lose some
2026-08-27 14:30:17
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nater tot :
clickr app is the best row counter ever, you can have multiple open and can name each and color code them and its a free app
2026-07-15 15:40:38
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Lau :
let me introduce you to tulip etimo hooks. They are 100% worth the moneu.
2026-07-15 06:14:51
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toria99 :
couldn't agree more
2026-07-15 16:13:42
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clio :
if you do tunisian: knitpro cable hooks, a short-ish cable for smaller projects and a long one for blankets. i do 50cm and 120cm
2026-08-10 00:52:32
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