Do you guys have any favorites when it comes to crochet? Any favorite patterns? Favorite hook styles (Tapered vs Inline)? Hook material? Yarn? Etc?

My favorite pattern is the puff quilt square. I've been able to modify the pattern to not only make bags, but recently I made a huge (55"x45") dog bed with it. My favorite style of hook is inline; I like how sharp it is, and how it holds into the yarn. I've only used aluminum hooks, so I'd love to hear about others! I don't have any favorite yarns or yarn brands, but I do know if I can, I'll never use jumbo chenille again .-. So much breakage. So many tiny puff balls everywhere.

Hmm..I never used inline hooks so I will have to try and find one to see/feel the difference. Personally I go for basic stitches but I really should try different stitch patterns however as far as yarn goes I don't have much experience save for the Red Heart brand or the Peaches and Cream or the Sugar and Cream cotton yarn.

Some yarns seem to shred so easily though so hopefully when I move I will be able to find an inline hook to experiment with.

Oh, I love making Amigurumi! I'm just so bad at it, lol. Hence the trio of Mr. Lumpy, Sir Lumpy, and Lumpy Dude. I'm bad at any pattern that requires counting because I get lost so easily.

And thanks for the suggestion of Caron Simply Soft! I'm hoping to start making wearables soon, so that'll be nice to keep in mind!

I got my first inline hook, a Susan Bates with an ergonomic handle, from a big chain craft store for $2 after a coupon. They are typically about $3.46 where I live but can be as cheap as $2 (without a coupon) if you get a standard hook without the soft handle.

I do have a few hooks with the big soft handle and they are ok but it kinda gets in the way for me when I crochet. I mean it isn't bad but the soft part is too big and takes up too much of a potentially usable handle too. Now that i think of it, I think some of my bamboo hooks are in-line but I'm not entirely certain now.

Ok..I just bought a set of those In-Line hooks from Susan Bates brand and I already like them. Making a foundation chain was so nice because the stitches were even and it did seem easier to control the tension too! I mean my other hooks are great too but these in-line hooks are nice to work with.

I really like making blankets. I'm currently working on the Daphne blanket from TLYC, which is a granny stitch blanket with an interesting construction. I made a baby size for a friend who is expecting and now I'm making bigger triangles to make a bigger blanket for an adult friend who is visiting on Saturday. Hopefully I will be done by then!

I tend to use the hooks I got from Michaels with the different colored padded handles or cheaper handmade wooden hooks.

I'm a knitter but I agree that lion band yarn is splitty but the end result is nice, especially for the price. I also love the colors. I'm new to fiber art and most of the yarn I've gotten has been from thrift stores so far. I have crochet hooks but im intimidated tying to learn a new skill so i haven't tried yet. I've been told it's easier than knitting though and I love the look of granny squares!

At the moment, I am obsessed with making crochet lace. I've done a few sets of vintage-style lace wedding gloves and I cannot wait to make more.

I find knitting easier than crochet but I have more experience with knitting.

I'm kinda the opposite, I find crochet easier than knitting; with knitting the chances of stitches slipping off theneedle are far greater and you often don't notice until you have knitted a few rows then you see the 'boo-boo' then you go "Well Fiddle-dee-dee..looks like I have a mess to deal with.'.

Now in crochet I find it easier as if you miss a stitch you notice it right away then can undo the stitch then go on PLUS once you have crocheted a row it is done and you can make a row as long as you want.

Now counting the stitches can be tricky which is why I have to make sure to mark the end of each row so I don't skip the last one or make the final stitch in the wrong place.

Once I move I am gonna try to work on both knitting and crochet again as well as maybe try needlepoint or embroider.

Yeah! I think you make some very valid points and my only counterargument is I have been knitting for 20+ years and crocheting for just over 2 years. So I think the experience with each craft changes how I view them. I also am teaching some preteens both and I think crochet is harder to learn but easier once you know what you're doing whereas knitting starts off easier and gets harder the longer you do it. I don't know if that makes sense or not so let me know if you think differently.

It is strange but when I first started knitting it didn't seem too bad but one thing I REALLY struggle with at times is the tension. With crochet it is easier but in knitting if you knit too close to the tips then the stitches get REALLY tight but too far down on the needle then they get all loosey-goosey and on top of that it seems like the initial cast on can be a bit loose too..

I dunno..knitting can be a bit tricky but I suppose once you have a method you like then it is best to stick with that.

Oh! That's fascinating because I don't struggle with tension in knitting but my tension in crochet is always wonky.

Personally I really love crocheting beanies and plushies. I recently learned to knit as well and I've mostly been knitting gloves, but yeah, I also have a big tension difference between knit and crochet with my crochet looking much better. I guess I'll get better the more experience I have knitting.

My favorite kind of crochet hook is wood handle, aluminum hook. It warms up nicely in my hand but doesn't move around annoyingly like softer handles sometimes do if just glued onto the hook.

And as for patterns, currently I'm just really into making hexagons for a big blanket.

I started crocheting a fabric strip rug and it has been super fun! I also tried crocheting a pokeball and that has been a lot more challenging. I think i will get the hang of it but i have gotten confused and frustrated a few times haha I think its how small the yarn/hook is. I'm having a hard time figuring out how to hold my project and maintain tension.

One of my favorites is the LePetitSaint Crochet channel on youtube. I haven't actually followed any of her tutorials but she's so wholesome i have been binge watching her videos.

Here's my rug so far:

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I would love to see everybody's projects!

I love crochet! I pretty much exclusively use Clover Amour hooks, which I believe are tapered. My favorite thing to make is shawls for myself, which I wear every day. My favorite pattern is this one - https://youtu.be/TEsI_KjTBXE">YouTube link - because it’s an easy to remember 2-row repeat with beautiful results. I’ve made two shawls with it, about to start a third and adapted the pattern to make arm warmers to match one of the shawls. I prefer fingering weight yarn, but as long as it’s soft and beautiful, I’m equal opportunity.

I love your rug! You’re inspiring me to start one, but I’ve got too many WIPs.

you should! It's really fast and rewarding. The first 10 layers are old clothes and the last few layers are thrifted sheets. It has been fun going to find old sheets to use and I've been getting them for $3 each. And that flower pattern is so pretty 🤩

this is the tutorial i watched to make the rug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_avbYh0T2m0