CROCHETING TOOLS CROCHET HOOK MEASURING TOOLS SCISSORS TAPESTRY NEEDLE 3 A blunt-pointed tapestry needle is used for  sewing seams. A straight, steel needle is best.  Some tapestry needles have a “hump” around  the eye. They are not good for joining seams  in crocheting as the hump catches on stitches  and makes it hard to pull the yarn through. Keep a small pair of scissors or shears handy  for cutting yarn, trimming pompoms, etc. Be  sure to keep scissors in a case for safety. For measuring you will need a ruler (either  6 or 12 inch), a measuring tape, or a metal- measuring gauge. A crochet hook is the first tool required.  Crochet patterns tell the size of hooks to use.  Your leader will help you decide what hooks  to use for your first project. Proper tools are necessary in crocheting. Learn about the tools before you  buy so you will select good equipment.