Best Crochet Kits in Australia (2026)

Is a crochet kit the easiest way to start?

If you want to learn crochet, a kit is the shortcut. Instead of guessing which hook size to buy, hunting for yarn that is not too fuzzy to see your stitches, and squinting at a blurry diagram, a good starter kit puts the hooks, the yarn and a clear tutorial in one bag. For a first-home hobby that costs less than a night out, that is a lot of value. We looked at the crochet kits Australians actually buy on Amazon AU, checked the prices and the ratings on the day we wrote this, and picked six that suit different starting points, from a single cute amigurumi animal to a full stash of yarn for your first blanket.

Below you will find our top pick, a value option and a budget option up front, then three more kits for specific goals, a decision table, a plain-English buying guide, and answers to the questions Australian beginners ask most.

The quick answer: our top crochet kits

Short on time? The MIAOKE 90-Piece Portable Crochet Kit is our overall pick for beginners because it bundles 16 hooks, 36 yarn colours and a zip storage bag, so you can start a project the day it arrives. For a value all-rounder, the INSCRAFT 87-Piece Crochet Kit gives you a huge range of hook sizes and comfortable grips. And if you just want to try crochet without committing much, the YCbingo 14-Piece Crochet Hooks Set is the cheapest of our picks and still covers every common hook size.

Prefer to shop by goal? Read on for the biggest yarn stash, the best single beginner project, and the most comfortable hooks of our picks.

Compare the best crochet kits at a glance

Every kit below was in stock on Amazon AU at the time of writing. Prices move daily, so tap through for the live figure. Ratings are pulled fresh from the listings.

How we chose these crochet kits

NestPath does not run sponsored placements. We research the Australian market, read the listings and the review patterns, and rank on what a genuine first-timer needs.

• Ratings and review counts pulled fresh from each Amazon AU listing on the day of writing, with a preference for kits that hundreds or thousands of buyers have rated.
• Beginner fit first: clear tutorials, comfortable grips, and hook sizes that match easy yarn.
• Everything checked for price on Amazon AU so the picks are things you can actually buy in Australia today.
• A spread of budgets and goals, from a single project kit to a full yarn stash, so there is a match for how you like to learn.

Best crochet kit overall for beginners

The MIAOKE 90-Piece Portable Crochet Kit is the one we would hand a complete beginner, because it removes every excuse not to start. It arrives with 16 crochet hooks and 36 colours of yarn, which is the widest colour range of our picks, so you can pick a pattern and cast on the same afternoon rather than waiting on a second yarn order. The whole lot packs into a waterproof zip bag that lives happily on a lounge shelf or in a handbag.

Because the yarn is bundled in, you are not left standing in a craft aisle trying to work out which weight matches your hook. The 90-piece count also covers the small extras that first-timers forget: a yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers to hold your place, and a pair of scissors. It holds a 4.6-star rating across more than a thousand reviews, which is a reassuring level of agreement for a beginner buy. For a birthday or a rainy-weekend project, having the hooks, yarn and bag already boxed together makes it easy to gift.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The included yarn is acrylic rather than a soft natural fibre, so it is more practical than luxurious, and colour packs can vary slightly from the photos. None of that stops it being the smoothest way to start.

Best value crochet kit for learning the basics

The INSCRAFT 87-Piece Crochet Kit is the value all-rounder, and it is the kit to buy if you would rather choose your own yarn. It skips the yarn and instead gives you a serious hook collection: 12 aluminium hooks plus 19 soft-grip ergonomic hooks, spanning 20 sizes from 0.5mm right up to 8mm. That means any yarn you meet as a beginner, from fine cotton to chunky wool, has a matching hook already in the bag.

The soft-grip handles matter more than beginners expect, since long stitching sessions add up. The cushioned, ergonomic shape is a popular choice among crafters who spend hours at a time with a hook in hand. Stitch markers, yarn needles and a zip storage case round out the set. With a 4.6-star rating across more than twelve hundred reviews, it is a proven, trusted pick.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

No yarn is included, so it is not a true grab-and-go kit for someone who wants zero decisions. And 20 hook sizes is more than a beginner strictly needs, so a few will sit unused for a while. If you would rather everything came in one box, one of the bundled kits suits you better.

Best budget crochet kit for a first try

The YCbingo 14-Piece Crochet Hooks Set is the cheapest of our picks and the lowest-risk way to find out whether crochet is your thing. It keeps things simple: a tidy run of ergonomic hooks from 2mm to 10mm, large-eye blunt needles for weaving in ends and simple sewing, and a compact zip case that slips into a bag.

Despite the low price, it carries a 4.7-star rating across more than eight hundred reviews, which is the sort of score you normally pay more for. The soft-grip handles are the standout, staying comfortable well into a session, and the 2mm to 10mm span covers the hooks a beginner reaches for most. You will need to add your own yarn, but a single ball of light-coloured medium-weight yarn from any craft shop is all it takes to practise your first chains and rows. Think of it as a low-commitment entry ticket.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

There is no yarn and no printed pattern in the box, so you will lean on free online tutorials to get going. The 14-piece count is lean next to the big kits, and there are no bonus stitch markers. For a first, cautious try before you commit to the hobby, that leanness is the point.

Best crochet kit for a big yarn stash

The INSCRAFT 103-Piece Crochet Kit is for the beginner who already knows they are in this for the long haul. It leads with the yarn: 1650 yards across 30 acrylic colours, which is enough to work through project after project without reordering. Alongside the yarn you get crochet hooks, a yarn needle, stitch markers and a roomy storage bag to keep the whole stash under control.

This is the dearest of our picks, but on a per-project basis it is arguably the best value, because you are buying months of crafting up front. It holds a 4.5-star rating across more than two thousand reviews, so the quality of the bundle is well established. If your plan is granny squares, cushion covers or a first blanket rather than a single trinket, having a deep, varied colour range on hand from day one keeps the momentum going. It also makes a generous gift for someone who has shown they love the craft.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

It is a lot of kit to hand an absolute beginner who is still unsure, and the acrylic yarn is workhorse rather than heirloom quality. Storage becomes your problem once the bag is full. If you only want to make one small thing, this is more than you need.

Best crochet kit for your first finished project

The Zepiany Crochet Cat Beginner Kit takes a different approach: instead of loose supplies, it gives you everything to make one specific, satisfying thing, a small amigurumi cat. The box holds the yarn, a hook, stuffing, safety eyes and a step-by-step video tutorial you follow along with, so the goal is clear from the first stitch.

For a lot of people, finishing something is what makes a hobby stick, and a single cute animal is a far more motivating first project than an open-ended ball of yarn. The video walkthrough is genuinely beginner-friendly, pausing on the tricky increases and decreases that make an amigurumi shape hold. It has a 4.3-star rating across a few hundred reviews, the most modest tally of our picks, which reflects that project kits like this are newer and more niche than the big hook sets. As a gift for a teen or a craft-curious friend, it is hard to beat.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

You make one project and then you need more supplies, so it is not a long-term kit on its own. The single hook only suits this pattern, and fiddly amigurumi stitching can test your patience early. But for the buzz of a finished make, it delivers.

Best crochet hook set for comfort

The Katech 85-Piece Crochet Hooks Kit is the highest-rated and most-reviewed pick in this guide, holding a 4.8-star rating across more than three thousand reviews. It is built around ergonomic hooks with cushioned handles and a hard storage case, plus the accessories a working crafter reaches for: stitch markers, yarn needles and row counters. If comfort over long sessions is your priority, this is the set our research kept surfacing.

The appeal is the feel in the hand. The shaped, cushioned grips are wider and softer than plain metal hooks, which is likely why the style rates so highly with reviewers. The case keeps the sizes in order rather than rattling loose in a drawer, and the range covers the hooks a beginner and an improving crafter both use. There is no yarn included, so budget for a ball or two, but as the tools you will keep using long after your first project, it is a smart foundation.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

No yarn and no pattern means it is a tools purchase, not a one-box start. And a full 85-piece set is more than a nervous beginner needs on day one. For comfort you will not outgrow, it is worth the wait.

Which crochet kit should you buy?

Match your situation to the pick that fits it best.

What should you look for in a crochet kit?

The best beginner kit is the one that lets you make something without a second trip to the shops. A few things separate a good kit from a frustrating one.

Hooks and grips. Look for ergonomic, soft-grip handles rather than bare metal, especially if you plan long sessions or have sore hands. A range of sizes is handy, but as a beginner you will mostly use the 4mm to 6mm hooks that suit common medium-weight yarn.

Yarn, or the freedom to choose it. Bundled kits let you start straight away, which is ideal for a gift or a first project. If you would rather pick your own colours and fibres, a hooks-only kit paired with a couple of balls from a craft shop works out cheaper. Either way, light, smooth, medium-weight yarn is easiest to learn on because you can see your stitches.

A tutorial you will actually follow. Step-by-step video tutorials are far kinder to a first-timer than a written pattern full of abbreviations. Project kits almost always include instructions; tool-only sets often do not, so plan to lean on free online guides.

The small extras. Stitch markers, a blunt yarn needle for weaving in ends, and a storage bag or case seem minor until you are missing one mid-project. If the craft bug bites and you graduate to sewing your makes together or lining a bag, our guide to the best sewing machines in Australia is a useful next step.

How do you care for your crochet hooks and yarn?

Crochet gear is low maintenance, but a little care keeps it pleasant to use. Wipe metal and aluminium hooks with a dry cloth now and then to remove skin oils and any residue that can snag yarn, and keep them in their case so the tips do not get bent or scratched. Soft-grip handles only need an occasional wipe with a barely damp cloth; avoid soaking them.

Store yarn out of direct sunlight, which fades colours over time, and keep it in a sealed bag or box to protect it from moths and dust, especially any natural fibres. Wind loose yarn into neat balls so it does not tangle. Finished pieces made from acrylic yarn are easy to wash and hard-wearing, which is part of why beginner kits favour it. If you move on to natural-fibre makes and want them to last, treat them like you would a good wool blanket and wash gently in cool water.

What else will you want with your crochet kit?

Once you are hooked, a few inexpensive add-ons make crafting easier and more fun. These are optional extras rather than must-haves on day one.

• A large acrylic yarn pack to top up your colours once the kit yarn runs low.
• A yarn ball winder to turn skeins into neat, tangle-free cakes.
• An expandable project bag that holds your work in progress and feeds the yarn cleanly.
• A spare ergonomic hooks set so you always have a comfortable spare in the right size.
• A granny squares kit to level up from swatches to a real, joinable project.
• A beginner blanket kit for when you are ready to tackle something bigger.

What we left out and why

A few popular listings did not make our final six. The INSCRAFT 113-Piece set is an excellent big bundle, but it did not edge out the six picks above. Novelty listings like the emotional-support succulent kit are fun, but they carried too few reviews for us to judge them fairly. And the well-loved Harry Potter Crochet title is a pattern book rather than a kit with hooks and yarn, so it fell outside our scope for a starter set. If any of these gather more reviews, we will revisit them.

Crochet kit questions from Australian beginners

What is the best crochet kit for beginners in Australia?

For most beginners in Australia, the MIAOKE 90-Piece Portable Crochet Kit is the easiest place to start because it includes the hooks, 36 colours of yarn and a storage bag in one box, so there is nothing else to buy before your first project. If you want to spend less, the INSCRAFT 87-Piece kit covers every common hook size, and the YCbingo 14-Piece set is the cheapest of our picks.

What should a beginner crochet kit include?

A good beginner kit should include a range of ergonomic crochet hooks, a few balls of smooth medium-weight yarn in light colours so your stitches are easy to see, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers, and either a printed pattern or a step-by-step video tutorial. A storage bag or case is a nice bonus that keeps everything together.

Is crochet or knitting easier for beginners?

Most people find crochet easier to learn than knitting because you only ever work one live stitch at a time on a single hook, so if you make a mistake you can pull it back without dropping a whole row. Knitting uses two needles and multiple live stitches at once.

How much does a good crochet kit cost in Australia?

A solid beginner crochet kit in Australia usually costs from about $20 for a hooks-only set up to around $60 for a large kit with hooks, plenty of yarn and a storage bag. The kits in this guide sit in that range. You do not need to spend a lot to get started, and you can always add more yarn later.

Do crochet kits come with instructions?

Most beginner crochet kits now come with instructions, and the better ones include a step-by-step video tutorial you scan or link to, which is far easier to follow than a written pattern when you are learning your first stitches. Project kits like an amigurumi animal almost always include full instructions, while hooks-only sets may not, so check the listing before you buy.

More buying guides for your lounge and hobbies

If you are kitting out a craft corner or hunting for the next gift, these NestPath guides pair well with this one.

• Best sewing machines in Australia
• Best gifts for women in Australia
• Best teacher gifts in Australia
• Best board games in Australia
• Best chess sets in Australia
• Best wool blankets in Australia

About the author

Anish Puri founded NestPath in 2026 after going through the Australian first-home-buyer process himself. NestPath focuses on Australian first-home buyers because the existing review sites are American, generic, or both. Anish handles editorial selection across the homeowner hub. Reach out: hello@nestpath.com.au