About Hook & Loop
Everything you need to know about this community
Welcome to the community 🧶
Hook & Loop is HobbyHoppers' home for crochet, knitting, and all things yarn. Whether you just bought your first set of hooks or you're spinning your own fiber — you belong here. We're warm, encouraging, and just slightly yarn-obsessed.
We run weekly "WIP Wednesday" threads, monthly pattern-alongs, gear swaps, and skill challenges for every level. Our members range from complete beginners to professional designers who sell patterns and finished objects worldwide.
✓ Beginner friendly
🎨 Creative
📐 Technical
💸 Sellable skill
Time to first project
Most beginners complete their first small project within 1–2 hours. A full wearable item typically takes 2–8 weeks depending on complexity.
Startup cost
You can start for as little as $15–$30. A beginner hook set and a skein of yarn is all you need. Use HopperCredit to make it even cheaper.
Skill ceiling
Extremely high. From basic stitches to complex colorwork, lace, and sculptural amigurumi — there's always something new to discover.
Community vibe
Warm, generous, and meme-fluent. Yarn people celebrate every finish, big or small, and enthusiastically enable each other's stash purchases.
Gear & Supplies
Recommended for this community
Videos
Tutorials, tours, and community picks
Blog & Stories
Tips, inspiration, and Hopper stories