The toolkit
Crafts & hobbies toolkit
The tools and supplies our guides call for in crafts & hobbies, each with the guides that use it. The links search Amazon.co.uk so you can compare what’s available — we don’t recommend particular products.
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Crafts & hobbies 21 items
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3 balls of chunky yarn
Used in: How to knit a scarf (beginner's guide)
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14-count Aida fabric
Used in: How to cross stitch for beginners
Search Amazon for 14 count aida fabric -
A chart, or a beginner's kit with everything included
Used in: How to cross stitch for beginners
Search Amazon for cross stitch kit beginner -
A heavy book (or a flower press)
Used in: How to press flowers
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A pair of 6 mm knitting needles
Used in: How to knit a scarf (beginner's guide)
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Crochet hook to suit the yarn (check the ball band, often 4 mm for DK)
Used in: How to crochet for beginners: chain and double crochet (UK terms)
Search Amazon for 4mm crochet hook -
Darning mushroom (or a jar, tennis ball or orange)
Used in: How to darn a hole in a jumper or sock
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Darning or tapestry needle
Used in: How to darn a hole in a jumper or sock
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Embroidery hoop
Used in: How to cross stitch for beginners
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Fabric scissors
Used in: How to hem trousers by hand
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Hand sewing needle
Used in: How to hem trousers by hand; How to sew on a button
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Matching thread
Used in: How to hem trousers by hand; How to sew on a button
Search Amazon for sewing thread set -
Microfibre cloth
Used in: How to take better photos on your phone
Search Amazon for microfibre lens cloth -
Pins
Used in: How to hem trousers by hand
Search Amazon for dressmaking pins -
Size 24 tapestry needle
Used in: How to cross stitch for beginners
Search Amazon for tapestry needle size 24 -
Small phone tripod (optional)
Used in: How to take better photos on your phone
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Smooth, light-coloured double knit (DK) yarn
Used in: How to crochet for beginners: chain and double crochet (UK terms)
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Stranded embroidery cotton
Used in: How to cross stitch for beginners
Search Amazon for stranded embroidery cotton -
Tailor's chalk
Used in: How to hem trousers by hand; How to sew on a button
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Tapestry needle
Used in: How to crochet for beginners: chain and double crochet (UK terms); How to knit a scarf (beginner's guide)
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Yarn of similar weight to the jumper (or a contrast colour)
Used in: How to darn a hole in a jumper or sock
Search Amazon for darning wool