BellaBoo

When my kids were little I learned to crochet because it was a cheap hobby. A ball of yarn and a hook was all I needed. I used Red Heart yard, it was the only brand available local then. I made scarves, mittens, afghans, hats and slippers, then advanced to sweaters. I learned the difference between the yarns when an item was washed. I used cheap yarn for a sweater that took me several months to make and the first washing it was horrible looking and wouldn't block at all. I mostly used G, H, and J hooks for yarn crochet. I agree with buying a set of yarn crochet needles. It's a one time buy, unless you lose one, they all will be used with different yarns. There are a lot of pretty needles now to choose from. I started with the Boyle set then the Susan Bates set. I still have them. I don't crochet much now days but still buy a pretty crochet needle when I see it. Thread crochet will use the thin metal needles.