Add another yarn ball

If you’ve used up all your yarn, add a new ball of yarn to keep on crocheting. This is called “joining” yarn. Adding a new ball of yarn in crochet uses the same technique you would use when changing colors, but instead of introducing a new color, introduce a new yarn ball.

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If you're looking for the best yarn for crochet, it really depends on what type of project you're working on. If you're a beginner learning to crochet amigurumi, the easiest yarn to use is The Woobles' no-fray Easy Peasy Yarn, custom-made for beginners. Because this yarn is smooth, your hook will easily glide and it's super easy to see your stitches. If you're making a baby blanket, you might want to use a soft acrylic yarn like Dishie from Crochet.com. If you're making something more intricate like a lace shawl, then a fine superwash merino wool yarn from Lion Brand or Bernat would work well. You can also find great options at Michaels, JOANN Stores, Etsy, and Walmart. No matter what type of project you have in mind, there's sure to be a perfect yarn out there for you.

Choosing the right crochet hook for your yarn can be a bit tricky. The best way to find out which hook to use is by looking at the yarn label. It should give you a recommended hook size for the yarn type and size. Generally, thinner yarns need smaller hooks while thicker yarns need larger hooks. If you're crocheting amigurumi though, you'll want to use a hook around 1mm smaller than what's recommended on a yarn label. But since everyone crochets at different tensions, always test out a yarn with different hook sizes to see if you like the way the fabric works up and if it's easy enough for you to crochet with the given yarn and hook size.

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