Learn how to find the perfect yarn when you start crocheting 

08/29/2022

If you are new to crochet, you may be wondering what the best crochet yarns for beginners are. There are so many yarns available that it’s easy to become overwhelmed! 

With different yarn weights, textures, fiber content, and colors, there is so much to think about.

We understand that learning a new hobby also means learning about a lot of tangential topics – like yarn! Here are our best tips to help you choose your yarn and our 10 best crochet yarns for beginners.

Smaller Yarn Weight 

As a beginner crocheter, DK, worsted and aran weight yarns will be easiest to work with. These yarns are the perfect size to hold as you perfect your technique. With these weights of yarn, you can crochet anything from accessories, to household items, and even wearables!

DK weight yarns are perfect for lightweight shawls and beautiful crochet sweaters. You’ll feel so glamorous wearing something you made with your own two hands!

1. Basic merino, superwash merino yarn 

2. Concept cotton in love, Egyptian cotton yarn

Worsted and aran weight yarns are amazing for crocheting everything from classic slippers, to winter hats and scarves, as well as beautiful throws and blankets. Your home will never have been so cozy!

3. Merino Aran, superwash merino yarn

4. Supreme Merino, merino wool yarn

Smooth Yarn, Smoother Colors

The best crochet yarns for beginners are smooth and soft, with very little texture. This allows you to better see your stitches and understand how they come to life. Another tip is to choose colors that are neither too bright, nor too dark. Bright colors wash out the stitches, while dark ones make them very hard to see in normal light.   

5. Concept Essential Alpaca, superfine alpaca yarn

Choose a small crochet project like a cozy pair of mittens or a winter hat, to gain confidence in your skills. The combination of Alpaca and Superwash Merino in Concept Essential Alpaca is perfect for these beginner-friendly projects. 

6. Merino Sport, 100% merino wool yarn   

After those quick wins, dive into a long-term project such as a cardigan or sweater. Not sure you’re ready for such a big project? Crochet a simple striped scarf instead. With 39 colors to choose from, we know you’ll find your favorite combo with our Merino Sport yarn!  

The Bigger The Yarn, The Quicker The Crochet

7. Big merino, virgin wool yarn

For projects that work up even faster, you will love crocheting with Big Merino. It’s a chunky weight yarn, thicker than worsted: your project will fly off the hook! Plus, the rugged virgin wool has a beautiful finish. Anything you crochet with chunky weight yarn will be completed so much faster! Big Merino is perfect to crochet a gorgeous oversized pullover or a beautifully heavy blanket to curl up under with a good book!

Time To Take It A Step Further

Ready to try your hand at crocheting with more elaborate yarns? Once you’ve gotten used to crocheting with the different weights of smooth yarns above, you’ll definitely want to become more adventurous, adding textures and colors to the yarns you crochet with. These new textures and colorways add interest to your crochet projects, making even the simplest crochet stitches look like the most intricate artworks. 

8. Merino Tweed, merino yarn

Try Merino Tweed yarn to add a pop of texture to your winter accessories. The rusticity of the yarn adds interest to your crochet projects but is not difficult to work with or unravel if you spot a mistake. Perfect!

9.Savana Degradé, acrylic yarn

Gradient yarns such as Savana Degradé allow you to create beautiful colorwork even as you learn the basic crochet stitches. Use it to crochet a simple throw or shawl and marvel at the beautiful colors revealing themselves to you. 

10. Concept Cotton Merino Fine, certified organic cotton yarn

Perfect for lightweight baby items such as blankets or sweaters, the delicate texture of Concept Cotton Merino Fine will have your fingers singing happy tunes as you crochet a gift for a loved one.

Do you have any questions about choosing yarns for your first crochet projects, or are you ready to start a project from scratch? 

If you want to start a crochet project from scratch, you may be interested in…

• Katia Crochet Patterns for beginners: Check out our Fall/Winter Patterns Designs for All Levels!
• Katia Crochet Yarns:  Discover our Collection!