Crochet for Absolute Beginners: The Right Yarn & Hook to Start With (Ep 1)

Everything you need to start crocheting — the right yarn, the right hook, and how to read a yarn label — explained slowly, for complete beginners. No experience needed. 🧶 FREE CHEAT SHEET — The Things Every New Crocheter Wishes They Knew Five pages of things I wish someone had told me when I was starting out → https://loopbyme.com/free-crochet-che... ▶️ Next lesson: Your First Stitches — Holding, Slip Knot & Chain (Ep 2)    • Your First Crochet Stitches: Hook Hold, Sl...   What we cover: 0:00 — Welcome 0:58 — The little coaster we're making together 1:45 — Why most beginners give up (and why it's not your fault) 2:21 — What you need (it's less than you think) 2:48 — Choosing your yarn 4:20 — Choosing your hook 5:53 — How to read a yarn label 8:20 — US vs UK crochet terms 9:05 — The little helpers 9:26 — Your whole shopping list What I'm using in this video: 4.0mm Clover Amour hook (any 4.0mm aluminium hook works just as well) Medium weight cotton yarn (8 ply here in Australia, DK/worsted elsewhere) A note on terms: I teach in US crochet terms. What I call single crochet, UK patterns call double crochet — same stitch, different name. Full beginner series playlist:    • Crochet for Absolute Beginners — Complete ...