Looking to add some crochet tools and notions to your project bag? These are the top three crochet tools I can’t live without.
In my 22 years designing patterns (and 40+ crocheting in general), I can tell you that I have tried just about every brand of hook, tool, and case available. I thought I would share with you the top three products I use and have been using for a long time. I’ll share my reasons with you too!
1. Crochet Hooks
It may sounds like an obvious one, but finding the ever-elusive perfect crochet hook can seem impossible. In all my years of crochet, I have used every type of hook—metal, wood, and plastic—made by every brand from Boye to Lykke. For the last 10+ years, however, I have used only the Addi Color-Coded Comfort hooks from Addi by Selter.
I like these metal hooks because the yarn really slides smoothly, and the shaft of the hook is long enough to create many loops for clusters and bullions. The handles add a bit of heft so that my grip is relaxed and I can crochet longer. As an added bonus for me, I am a knife holder and tend to roll my hooks, so there is no thumb rest to prevent the rolling I do!
2. Hook Case
My absolute favorite case is my Grace’s Cases DPN/Crochet Hook Case. I have been using this same case now for 5 years.
It’s padded and washable (air dry) and will hold up to 13 hooks (more if you are putting in steel hooks). There is a little zipper on the outside to keep notions in. It is small enough to fit in any project bag! I just love it!
3. Multi-Tool Kit
If there is one item that is an absolute must-have, it’s the Akerworks Knitting Tool Kit. This is the perfect travel buddy for crocheters.
It comes with a gauge finder (the top clear plastic cross-shaped piece) and then the magnetic base includes travel scissors, tape measure, locking stitch markers, and tapestry needles. Along the edge of the base is a hook size gauge too when you aren’t sure what size your hook is!
I love adding my own markers and needles to it!
Crochet tools are probably the most personal items we use in our crafting, but all three of these are worth taking the time to try. They may just change the way you crochet!
Changing colors in the round
Interested in learning how to crochet
I have never used a guage measure and that one looks easy to use.
Awesome tips. I really like the hooks
thank you for giving us your list of tools. might just look into them
I really like the pattern of the case.
Awesome!
How do I buy these three items?
Top 3 crochet tools I should be using are crochet hooks, place markers and the correct yarn
Love your helpful suggestions for supplies. I had never heard of them. Can you give me info on where I can get them? Thank you so much
Really love them they would be awesome to put with my collection.
It would be some to when them. If I don’t can you buy them any where?
I’m a bit unclear about what you are asking. I think you might be wondering where to get the tools mentioned in Karen Whooley’s article: https://www.creativecrochetcorner.com/article/my-favorite-crochet-tools/
Here are links for the tools she mentioned:
The Crochet hooks she mentioned can be found here on Amazon. This is just one size, but others are available here too:
addi Comfort Grip Color Coded 15 cm (6 inch) Crochet Hook (3.75mm) (https://www.amazon.com/addi-Comfort-Color-Crochet-3-75mm/dp/B078MSCB2V#immersive-view_1677256923504)
amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/addi-Comfort-Color-Crochet-3-75mm/dp/B078MSCB2V#immersive-view_1677256923504)
Here is the multi tool set:
Akerworks Knitting and Crocheting Tool Kit (https://www.yarn.com/products/akerworks-knitting-and-crocheting-tool-kit?sku=AKW-KNITTOOLKIT&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3eGfBhCeARIsACpJNU-nbax5Mzd6XwZDVJLnluStF3uysjolXbrvNWEGBKjG3pqTl3oRGmEaAj_sEALw_wcB)
yarn.com (https://www.yarn.com/products/akerworks-knitting-and-crocheting-tool-kit?sku=AKW-KNITTOOLKIT&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3eGfBhCeARIsACpJNU-nbax5Mzd6XwZDVJLnluStF3uysjolXbrvNWEGBKjG3pqTl3oRGmEaAj_sEALw_wcB)
The exact hook case she mentioned is no longer available, but here is something similar in her Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1335211212/dpn-or-crochet-hook-case-in-moon-and?click_key=da7118429f737f764fc4c06946f3c8ba824abf52%3A1335211212&click_sum=49a075d0&ref=shop_home_active_2
If you are looking for a more economical case, the ones I use are over on the WeCrochet website:
Crochet Hook Cases (https://www.crochet.com/crochet-hook-cases/g/CrochetHookCases)
crochet.com (https://www.crochet.com/crochet-hook-cases/g/CrochetHookCases)
There are lots and lots of great Crochet tools out there. Have fun shopping!
Love them like two win them I love crochet need some
These are something I would love to get.
I would love these, how do we get them
Hello Kathy,
Thank you for contacting us.
You can check with your local yarn store or do a quick internet search. There are several online retailers that have these items such as lovecrafts.com and yarn.com.
If you have any further questions, please chat, email, or call Customer Service.
Sincerely,
Sarah
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I love the Tulip rose crochet hooks. Now I have seen the beautiful red ones and my daughter is getting me a set of red ones for Mothers Day this year. Can’t wait to see them.
Do you have a catalog?
I would like some of your needles and bags I have Parkinson disease crochet help me don’t shake so much
I am looking for patterns to make crocheted wigs & wig hats – can you help?
Hi Jean. I am sorry, we do not offer any wig or wig related patterns.
Mary Beth
Creative Crochet Corner
Search the web and you should find wig directions.
Do you have any patterns for us left handers?
Hello Pam,
Thank you for contacting us.
I don’t see that we currently have content specific to left handed crochet but I will forward along that topic/content suggestion!
Sincerely,
Sarah
Creative Crochet Corner
I, too, am left-handed. I love using Clover brand crochet hooks (gold handle}. I also have arthritis and find that using these hooks enables me to work for longer periods of time. I have the whole set (C thru J) and have several sets and you will find one in most of my projects.
I am a lefty and need instructions
Love the Multi-tool Kit!
This is the first time I got help on what I need to make my project better for me
where can I purchase the hooks you have suggested?
Hello Meryl,
Thank you for contacting us.
Here is a link of a google search of the hooks: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Addi+Color-Coded+Comfort+hooks+from+Addi+by+Selter
This is for members to our online community. We do have a $2.04 annual entrance offer if you are interested? This would include access to expert advice (like this), plus discounts, hours of Premium videos, etc. Below is the link to join if you are interested:
https://go.creativecrochetcorner.com/C29454
Sincerely,
Sarah
Creative Crochet Corner Video Membership
It’s only $2.04 per year to join?
‬ Can you tell us were we can get the knit took kit
Hello Julie,
Thank you for contacting us.
You can purchase the tool at yarn.com .
If you have any other questions, please chat, email, or call Customer Service. 
Sincerely,
Sarah
Creative Crochet Corner Video Membership
I am left handed. can anyone help me do something me helpo
I too am left handed problems with right hand holding work.
No
I’m left handed and I hold the rook in my right but go to the left instead of the right
I’d love to have the tools to start with. How could I get all this please?