Beginner’s Guide to Yarn: Fibers, Weights & How to Choose the Right Yarn | Crochet Podcast for Amigurumi & Beginners

Crochet is such a fun and rewarding craft, but if you’re a beginner, choosing the right yarn for crochet projects can feel overwhelming. With so many fibers, yarn weights, and textures available, how do you know which one is best for your project? 🤔 In this episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast , I break it all down step by step so you can feel confident picking yarn for crochet blankets, wearables, and amigurumi plushies . From understanding cotton, wool, acrylic, and blended fibers to reading yarn labels and choosing the right weight, you’ll learn exactly what you need to know. Inside this beginner-friendly episode: ✨ The differences between yarn fibers for crochet and when to use them ✨ How to understand yarn weights explained (worsted, bulky, DK, etc.) ✨ Tips for reading yarn labels and choosing yarn for crochet patterns ✨ My recommendations for the best yarns for blankets, wearables, and amigurumi Whether you’re crocheting cozy blankets, adorable amigurumi, or stylish wearables, this episode will give you the confidence to choose the perfect yarn for every crochet project . For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hooked on Growth ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , which goes into much more detail on scaling! RESOURCES & LINKS 🧶 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Enjoy a FREE donkey pattern! ⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠More About My Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠ 📺 ⁠⁠My YouTube Channel⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠Simply Hooked on Facebook⁠ 🔆 ⁠Simply Hooked on Instagram⁠ 🧶 ⁠⁠Simply Hooked Crochet Patterns⁠⁠