Yarn Weights for Crochet
A reference chart of standard yarn weight categories from lace to jumbo, with recommended hook sizes matched to each one.
Yarn Pairing & Storage
Guides to pairing the right yarn with your project — chenille, alpaca, fluffy, and other yarn types and weights — plus tips for storing your stash.
Adding Yarn in Crochet
When and how to add a new strand of yarn to a project, whether you’re simply running out or making a deliberate color change.
Crochet with Chenille Yarn
How chenille yarn’s soft, velvety texture changes your gauge, tension, and hook choice compared to working with standard yarn.
How to Attach New Yarn in Crochet
A quick reference for attaching a fresh strand of yarn using the magic knot method, worked step by step and kept invisible.
Which Yarn Is for Crocheting Clothes
How to pick the right yarn weight and fiber for wearable crochet garments, so the finished piece actually drapes and wears well.
Joining Yarn in Crochet
How to join a new ball of the same yarn invisibly, using the magic knot method explained step by step for a seamless join.
How to Connect Yarn When Crocheting
The simplest beginner method for connecting new yarn mid-project, explained step by step so the join stays secure and nearly invisible.