The best crochet kits for beginners
A cosy hobby that fits on the sofa. Pick a full starter set, or a small project with a finished make at the end.
Crochet has had a big revival, helped by videos that make the first stitches much easier to pick up. All you really need is a hook and some yarn, but a good kit takes the guesswork out of which hook and which yarn.
There are two kinds of kit here: starter sets with lots of hooks and colours, for learning the stitches and making whatever they like, and project kits that walk a beginner through one small toy from start to finish.
What matters
- A starter set or a single project: learning versus a finished make.
- Hooks in the common 4–6mm sizes, with comfortable handles.
- Video tutorials, which make the first stitches far easier.
- Stitch markers, to keep count of rounds.
#1 of 5
Best overall
Reessy Crochet Kit for Beginners (93 pieces)
£10–£20 Price range
Fourteen hooks from a fine 2mm to a chunky 10mm, fifteen balls of yarn and a proper zipped bag to keep it all in: a kit that grows with them from the first chain stitch to their first blanket.
What owners say: Owners find it comprehensive, with everything needed to start, and like the colours, the value and the storage bag.
A closer look: Start with the 5mm hook and a pale colour: stitches are far easier to see and count on light yarn. The big 9–10mm hooks come into their own later, for quick chunky blankets.
- 15 × 25g balls of yarn
- 14 soft-grip hooks, 2–10mm
- Stitch markers, needles, tape measure and scissors
- Zipped organiser bag
- Clear hook case
Best for: A full starter set
- Yarn
- 15 × 25g balls
- Hooks
- 14 (2–10mm)
- What you make
- Anything: a starter set
#2 of 5
Best first make
Cookie Box Crochet Kit for Beginners: Hugo the Turtle
£10–£20 Price range
One small, cute project with a video of the whole thing, so there's a finished turtle at the end rather than a pile of practice squares. It all comes in a keepsake tin.
What owners say: Owners find the materials lovely and everything needed in the tin, and think it's good value.
Heads up: Amigurumi (crocheted toys) works in small tight spirals, which some beginners find fiddly at first, so allow a patient evening or two.
A closer look: Watch the video once all the way through before starting, then follow along a section at a time. Use a stitch marker at the start of every round: it's the easiest way not to lose count.
- Makes a 13–15cm turtle
- Full video tutorial plus PDF guides
- Left- and right-handed photo guides
- Yarn, hook, stuffing and safety eyes
- Reusable tin
Best for: A finished make, first time
- Yarn
- Enough for the turtle
- Hooks
- 1
- What you make
- A turtle toy
#3 of 5
Best value
YINVA Crochet Kit for Beginners (15 yarns, 12 hooks)
£10–£20 Price range
A generous set for the money: twelve hooks, fifteen colours and fifty stitch markers, in a bag that's easy to carry to a class or on holiday. The word crochet is simply French for a small hook.
What owners say: Owners find it a great starter set with everything needed and more, with a lovely range of colours for the price.
A closer look: The 25g balls are right for coasters, granny squares and small toys. A scarf or hat will need a bigger ball, so treat this as the set for learning the stitches.
- 15 × 25g acrylic yarns
- 12 rubber-handled hooks, 2–8mm
- 50 stitch markers and 9 needles
- Storage bag and clear box
Best for: Learning the stitches
- Yarn
- 15 × 25g balls
- Hooks
- 12 (2–8mm)
- What you make
- Anything: a starter set
#4 of 5
Most compact
Knitiss All-in-One Crochet Starter Kit
£10–£20 Price range
A neat little kit with just the hooks a beginner actually uses, twelve skeins of colour and a carry bag that fits in a handbag.
What owners say: Owners find it good value with everything a beginner needs, and like the bag and how it looks as a gift.
A closer look: The soft rubber handles are kinder on the hands during long sessions, which makes this a good choice for anyone with stiff fingers who wants a relaxing hobby.
- 12 yarn skeins
- 9 soft-grip aluminium hooks, 2–6mm
- Needles, stitch markers and scissors
- Compact carry bag
Best for: Handbag-sized crochet
- Yarn
- 12 skeins
- Hooks
- 9 (2–6mm)
- What you make
- Anything: a starter set
#5 of 5
CROCHET BOX Beginner Crochet Kit: Highland Cow
£10–£20 Price range
A little highland cow, taught step by step on video, with a printed booklet for quick reference. A lovely one for a teenager or a friend who likes a project with a cute result.
What owners say: Owners find it excellent for beginners, with plenty of materials, and call it a brilliant Christmas present.
A closer look: Crochet the pieces (head, body, legs) before sewing anything together, and pin them in place to check the look first. Safety eyes lock in for good, so be sure of the spot before pressing them in.
- Makes a highland cow toy
- Video tutorials, PDF and printed instructions
- Yarn designed not to split
- Ergonomic hook, safety eyes and markers
Best for: A cute weekend project
- Yarn
- Enough for the cow
- Hooks
- 1
- What you make
- A highland cow toy
How they compare
| Feature | #1Reessy 93-piece | #2Cookie Box turtle | #3YINVA | #4Knitiss | #5CROCHET BOX cow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Best first make | Best value | Most compact | ||
| Picked Rating | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Price | £10–£20 Price range | £10–£20 Price range | £10–£20 Price range | £10–£20 Price range | £10–£20 Price range |
| Yarn | 15 × 25g balls | Enough for the turtle | 15 × 25g balls | 12 skeins | Enough for the cow |
| Hooks | 14 (2–10mm) | 1 | 12 (2–8mm) | 9 (2–6mm) | 1 |
| What you make | Anything: a starter set | A turtle toy | Anything: a starter set | Anything: a starter set | A highland cow toy |
| Best for | A full starter set | A finished make, first time | Learning the stitches | Handbag-sized crochet | A cute weekend project |
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