Looking for the best crochet kits for kids? I’ve put together this list with popular kits that will be great to get your little ones started with crochet.
These kits are great because they include all the essentials a beginner needs. Additionally, some of them have video tutorials to show all the steps along the way to learn the first stitches.
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Benefits of crochet for kids
Crochet is a great craft for kids. Not only it keeps your little ones busy, but enhances their creativity as well. Here are other benefits of getting a crochet kit for your child:
- Improves fine motor coordination.
- Boosts comprehension and problem-solving skills.
- Challenges their imagination. The fun way!
- Creating their own toy will make them feel accomplished.
What age can you teach a child to crochet?
Between 5 and 8 years old, or as soon as they can follow directions. But please keep in mind that every child has their own pace.
Crochet is a craft that requires hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. Give them time to learn one stitch at a time.
Once they are comfortable with chaining, then encourage them to move on to the next skill. For the youngest, it’s best to keep them with the basics to avoid frustrations.
What size crochet hook is best for kids?
Hooks size 5.5mm (US I) and 6.00mm (US J) seem to be the perfect sizes for little hands. Also, make sure you choose the ones with the small and/or ergonomic handles.
I’ve asked this question recently in a Facebook group:
“If you have taught your kid or grandkid how to crochet, what size hook worded best?”
Here are the answers (I crossed out names for privacy):
Tips for choosing the best crochet kits for kids
Catching the interest of a child for a DIY project can come with surprises. Either they will love it right away, or it will take them some time.
Therefore, investing in smaller kits could be a good idea to get started. Here are my tips:
- Ask them before you order. Maybe they want to start with the basics or maybe with something more elaborated, such as stuffed animals.
- Show them pictures and have them participate in the purchase decision.
- Pick a simple kit with the essentials only, before investing in a more expensive kit.
- Choose a kit with ergonomic, smaller hooks, that will fit the little hands.
- Most importantly, make it fun, show them videos of kids crocheting!
The Best Crochet Kits for Kids
Here you have the list of 10 kits to choose from. I've done the legwork of searching for the best rated kits so you don't have to do it yourself. I hope you find one that you and your child will love.
The Woobles Chick Kit
The Woobles kits are amazing starter crochet kits for kids because they come with everything. Including a tube yarn, that won’t split or fray, and video tutorials with step-by-step instructions.
What a buyer is saying: “Great for beginners and those who can't read a pattern”.
Heart Harbor Crochet Kit
This is a complete set with 73 pieces that’s a great choice for the older kids. The kit comes with 14 different colors or yarn, 21 crochet hooks in different sizes, an organizer tote and many accessories.
What a buyer is saying: “I’m learning how to crotchet and this kit is absolutely perfect! It comes with everything I could need and more”.
Crochet Octopus Kit for Kids
This kit comes with enough yarn to make 4 adorable octopuses, all in different colors. Plus, you it is one of the kits in the list that offers video tutorials for the visual learners out there.
What a buyer is saying: “This kit has everything you need and more”.
Creative Kids Crochet Kit
This is such a fun kit that comes with lots or yarn and even pompom makers. Kids will have a blast trying out crochet for the first time and making their own key-chain pompoms.
What a buyer is saying: “I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this product”.
The Woobles Bjørn The Narwhal
Most The Woobles kits will be suitable for kids. And this Narwhal is so adorable, it will make it a fun first-time crochet project as it involves color change as well.
What a buyer is saying: “It is so hard to find a kit for true beginners, but this one delivers”.
J MARK Beginner Crochet Kit for kids
J Mark Beginner kits come with everything you need and more. Additionally, you will also get a convenient organizing case to carry your materials around.
What a buyer is saying: "the kit is perfect since i’m just learning how to crochet".
Easy-To-Do DIY Croche Kit
Are you looking for a smaller kit that has just the essential starter materials? Then this one is the perfect kit. It comes with two crochet hooks, 1 needle and 7 colors of yarn.
What a buyer is saying: “a great choice for any beginners, regardless of age”.
Katech Beginners Kit
This complete beginner crochet kit will have everything your kid needs to learn how to crochet, and more. Yarn only is 16 fun colors skeins. More than enough to keep your child busy for a long time.
What a buyer is saying: “granddaughter really loves the kit and is really excited”.
Iris The Unicorn Yes Sister Crochet Kit
This is another simple animal kit that comes with tube yarn, the kind that makes it easy for beginners. Plus, video tutorials and everything else that’s essential in a starter kit. Not to mention, that Unicorn is so adorable.
What a buyer is saying: “The hooks are easy to hold, especially for a beginner”.
Ethan the Dinosaur Yes Sister Crochet Kit
Yet another amazing beginner kit, by Yes Sister, the same one that sells the Unicorn kit above. The dinosaur is so cute and will be great to get the littles ones started with hand sewing as well
What a buyer is saying: “The hooks are easy to hold, especially for a beginner”.
Disney Princesses & Villains Crochet Kit
This one is for crocheters with more advanced skills and includes materials to make finger-sized Disney princesses and villains. You will have the supplies to make 10 characters, including Ariel, Snow-White and Jasmine.
What a buyer is saying: “Perfect birthday present. My daughter is loving this kit”
Harry Potter Crochet Kit
Yet another fun kit for those who are confident enough to create more elaborated toys. This kit includes yarn, stuffing fiber, needle and thread, safety eye beads, a crochet hook, and a book with the instructions!
What a buyer is saying: “very fun projects - instructions are easy to work with too”.
Jonah's Hands Rainbow Wall Decor Crochet Kit
Jonah’s starter kits are great for beginners and come with just enough materials to get your little one started with crochet. This kit comes with yarn, hook (size H), a needle, a tassel maker, and a booklet with instructions.
What a buyer is saying: “This is an adorable little kit. It makes the cutest rainbow and has the best colors”.
Dog and Cat Crochet Kit
QUESISHA’s crochet kits for kids are adorable and suited for beginners. The kits come with cotton yarn, which is great and easy if you are just starting out. You will also have video tutorials to learn how to make these cute critters.
What a buyer is saying: “This is a great beginner crochet set, which includes literally everything you need to get started”.
Unicorn and Owl Crochet Kit
And here is another one by QUESISHA. With this come, you will have materials to make an adorable unicorn and an owl. Along with the written instructions and video tutorial as well.
What a buyer is saying: “truly a good yarn for beginners because it's so easy to work with”.
Crochet Bees Amigurumi Kit
This kit is perfect for beginners because it’s an oval shape. Tailored for beginners, this simple, yet adorable project is another that comes with video tutorials to guide you along the way.
It’s well rated listing that has lots of positive reviews. Head over to the link below to check it out yourself.
Triceratops Dinosaur Crochet Kit
Dinosaurs are always great crochet projects to make. This kit will be perfect for beginners trying to expand their skills with details like simple sewing and embroider.
You can tell it’s another loved crochet kit when you see the reviews. And, of course, it comes with video tutorials as well.
Crochet Turtle Kit
Next up in the list of Crochet Kits for kids, we have this adorable turtle. Amongst all sea animals, turtles are one of the best to crochet.
It’s another one of those projects that are fun, easy, and adorable all in one. And you will have multiple color choices to choose from.
More helpful patterns and tutorials for kids
I’ve been adding crochet tutorials and patterns with step-by-step pictures, so please come back to my website often to check it out. Additionally, this is free to view content that I am pleased to bring to you.
For the older kids, that can read patterns and follow written instructions, these links may be helpful. They are content that I created myself and I also bring lists of great patterns from other designers.
Here are the links:
- How to do a slip knot in crochet
- How to crochet a magic circle
- Crochet chainless foundation tutorial
- How to crochet a granny square
- Free crochet peep pattern
- Easy 3D crochet heart pattern
- Easy Amigurumi patterns for beginners
Final Thoughts
Here you go! I hope this list of crochet kits for kids made it easy for you to pick the one your child will love. These are all fun and popular kits that will make great gifts.
But if you feel like your little one is ready to move on to the next level of crocheting, another option is to take them to the nearest craft store and purchase the items separately.
Drop a comment below if you have any questions or if you just would like to say “hi”. Another way to reach out to me is by joining my community group on Facebook.
If you use any of my patterns or tutorials for a project, please tag me @zamiguz or use the hashtag #zamiguzmakers. I would love to see what you make.