Katech · 45 products
Katech Ergonomic Crochet Hooks, Yarn and Knitting Kits
Hook sets from 0.6 to 11 mm, beginner kits, round and rectangle looms, yarn, and the bags that carry it all.
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Katech 85-Piece Crochet Hook Set with Cat Case
85-piece crochet hook set with case: 21 hooks from 2.0 to 8.0mm.
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Katech Striped Tote Bag Crochet Kit, Blue White
Striped tote bag crochet kit in blue and white, with a 3-in-1 book.
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Katech 24 cm Round Knitting Loom, Green
24 cm round knitting loom in green, with hook and needle.
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Katech 5.0mm Floral Grip Crochet Hook, Blue
Single 5.0mm ergonomic crochet hook with a blue dried-floral handle.
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This line splits two ways: crochet hook sets with case at 73, 85 and 99 pieces plus a set of 8 Tunisian hooks from 6.5 to 11 mm, and single ergonomic crochet hooks in 4.0, 5.0 and 7.0mm with floral handles. A set works as a starter kit for anyone building a toolkit from scratch, while a single hook suits a crocheter who already knows the size a pattern calls for. Only hooks live here; yarn, kits and cases each have their own section.
Katech 99-Piece Crochet Hook Kit with Case
Crochet tool kit of 99 pieces with hooks from 1.0mm up to 8.0mm.
- 99 pieces including case
- 4 small crochet hooks, 1.0-1.75mm
- 12 aluminum alloy crochet hooks, 2.0-8.0mm
- 9 crochet hooks, 2.0-6.0mm
- 30 locking stitch markers and 14 ring markers
- Hooks marked with sizes and colors
Katech 85-Piece Crochet Set with Lace Hooks, Green
Crochet kit spanning 0.6mm lace hooks to 10.0mm aluminum hooks for fine and chunky work.
- 12 small lace crochet hooks, 0.6-1.9 mm
- 14 aluminum alloy crochet hooks, 2.0-10.0 mm
- 9 soft handle crochet hooks, 2.0-6.0 mm
- 10 red locking stitch markers plus 10 more
- 85 pieces including case
- Color: Green
Katech 5mm Stainless Steel Crochet Hook, Clear Floral
Clear-handled 5mm crochet hook with a hand-polished tapered stainless steel head.
- Hook size 5.0mm
- Hand-polished stainless steel hook head
- Tapered hook head
- Floral pattern in transparent handle
- Hook permanently embedded in handle
- Suited to pen grip, then knife grip
Katech 8 Tunisian Crochet Hooks, 6.5-11mm Aluminum
Extra-long aluminum Tunisian hooks in large sizes for afghans, blankets and shawls.
- 8 Tunisian crochet hooks
- Sizes 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 mm
- Two lengths: 27 cm and 35 cm
- Aluminum construction
- Size mark at each hook end
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Katech yarn for crocheting and knitting
Cotton blends, wool and cashmere sock yarn, velvet chenille and T-shirt yarn, in weights from #3 DK to #6 super bulky. When matching yarn to a pattern, check the weight number and the yardage per skein first. Pick a yarn pack when the pattern is already chosen; a kit is the better route if you also want the instructions.
Katech 12-Color Milk Cotton Yarn, 60% Cotton DK
Combed milk cotton blend in twelve bright colors for baby items and colorwork.
- 60% cotton, 40% acrylic
- 5ply combed cotton yarn, DK
- 12 balls, 50 g / 1.76 oz each
- 135 m / 147 yd per ball
- 12 different colors
Katech #4 Worsted Ombre Velvet Chenille Yarn, 280g
Purple ombre velvet chenille cake in worsted weight for baby blankets and plushies.
- #4 worsted weight
- 280g / 9.87oz per cake
- About 170m / 185.9 yards
- Hooks 4.5mm-6.0mm, needles 4.5mm-5.5mm
- Hand wash only
Katech 52% Wool Cashmere Sock Yarn, Indigo Blue
Hand-dyed sock yarn blending wool and cashmere, sold as three 100g skeins.
- 52% wool, 10% cashmere, 38% polyester
- #3 DK yarn
- 3 skeins, 300g / 10.58oz total
- 270 m / 295.28 yd per skein
- 810 m / 885 yards in total
- Suggested needle size 3.5mm
Katech 400g Pink T-Shirt Yarn with 5.5mm Hooks
Wide fabric yarn in four pink rolls for crocheting bags, baskets and rugs.
- 4 rolls, 100g each, 400g total
- About 30 meters long and 2 cm wide per roll
- Cotton and polyester blend
- 2 crochet hooks, 5.5mm
- Hand or machine washable
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Is a crochet kit or a knitting kit for beginners the easier start?
Each kit pairs yarn with tools and a book or video tutorial, and each ends in a named project: dishcloths, a granny square blanket, a striped tote, socks, or a hat, scarf and mittens set. Crochet kits come with 2 hooks, knitting kits with needles, and the sock kits add scissors and a tape measure. Choose by the finished item you want to own, not by the number of stitches taught.
Katech Dishcloth Crochet Kit, 4 Stitch Patterns
Beginner crochet kit teaching four stitches through a series of dishcloth projects.
- 4 skeins of soft yarn
- 2 crochet hook sizes
- Book with 4 dishcloth stitch patterns
- Yarn needles and scissors included
Katech Striped Tote Bag Crochet Kit, Blue White
Beginner crochet kit with three tutorials ending in a blue-and-white striped tote bag.
- 3-in-1 beginner crochet book
- 3 rolls of crochet yarn
- 2 crochet hooks and stitch markers
- Tutorials: basics, granny square, tote bag
- Blue and white color scheme
Katech Sock Knitting Kit, 6 Yarn Balls, Gray
Learn-to-knit sock kit with yarn for three pairs and a photo-illustrated pattern book.
- 6 cotton yarn balls in 3 colors
- 2 pairs of needles: beginner and metal
- Yarn sewing needle, scissors, tape measure
- Photo-illustrated sock pattern book
- Yarn for 3 pairs of socks
- Packaged in a gift box
Katech Purple Winter Set Knitting Kit for Beginners
Purple knitting starter kit covering three stitches and a matching winter accessory set.
- 6 yarn balls
- 2 pairs of knitting needles
- Yarn sewing needle, scissors, tape measure
- Pompom and leather labels
- 3 basic knitting stitches taught
- Yarn for mittens, scarf and hat
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Katech knitting looms, round and rectangle
Six plastic looms: round looms at 19, 24 and 29 cm, two 3-piece rectangle sets at 26, 36 and 47 cm, and an adjustable kit of 14 straight and 6 arc-shaped pieces. Pegs take the place of knitting needles, which makes a loom a separate route from the needle kits. The two rectangle sets differ only in peg spacing, dense or sparse.
Katech 29 cm Round Knitting Loom, Yellow
Yellow 11.4-inch round loom kit with hook and needle for hats and scarves.
- Diameter 29 cm / 11.4 inch
- Plastic loom with crochet hook and needle
- Pegs do not fall out during knitting
- Durable, sturdy plastic build
Katech 19 cm Round Knitting Loom, Red
Smaller 7.5-inch red round loom suited to hats, socks and headbands.
- Diameter 19 cm / 7.5 inch
- Plastic loom with crochet hook and needle
- Pegs do not fall out during knitting
- Durable, sturdy plastic build
Katech 3-Piece Rectangle Knitting Loom Set, Dense Pegs
Dense-peg rectangle loom trio in 26, 36 and 47 cm lengths with hook and needle.
- 3 sizes: 26 cm, 36 cm, 47 cm
- 10.2, 14.2 and 18.5 inch lengths
- Dense peg spacing
- Hook and needle included
- Colors are random
Katech Adjustable Knitting Loom Kit, Round or Rectangle
Modular knitting loom kit that assembles into round, square or rectangle looms.
- 14 straight looms and 6 arc-shaped looms
- 1 loom hook and 1 plastic sewing needle
- Assembles into round, rectangle or square looms
- Plastic construction
- Pegs do not fall out during knitting
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Where do your hooks and yarn live between projects?
Yarn storage bags with 13 pockets in 13- and 15-inch sizes, an over-the-door organizer with 6 zippered pouches, three compact hook cases with 19 elastic slots, a knitting needle case and a ceramic yarn bowl. The cases ship empty, which sets them apart from the hook sets that arrive in a case of their own.
Katech 15-Inch Yarn Storage Bag, Blue Cat
Large 15-inch crochet tote with 13 pockets for yarn, hooks and unfinished projects.
- 600D oxford fabric, water-resistant
- Bag size 15 x 12.6 x 5.9 in
- 13 pockets or compartments
- Detachable adjustable shoulder strap
- Steel frame in main compartment
- Beginner crochet instructions included
Katech Elephant Print Crochet Hook Case
Elephant-print travel case with zipper, mesh pocket and 19 hook slots.
- Size 6.89 x 5.51 x 1.57 inches
- 19 elastic band slots and mesh pockets
- Double-layer interior compartment
- Padded semi-flexible cover
- Empty case, hooks not included
Katech 6-Pocket Hanging Yarn Storage Organizer
Over-the-door yarn organizer with clear zip pockets and a detachable crochet bag.
- 6 zippered pouches, one removable
- Canvas and clear PVC
- 3 metal hooks for door hanging
- Size 149 x 34 x 10 cm
- 4 compartments, each 32 x 10 x 18 cm
Katech Ceramic Axolotl Yarn Bowl, 7.87 Inch
Hand-painted ceramic axolotl bowl that holds a yarn ball and feeds it while knitting.
- Ceramic, hand-shaped and hand-painted
- Dimensions 7.87 x 7.87 x 5.91
- Spiral hollow yarn guide
- Fired at nearly 1200 degrees Celsius
- Smooth, burr-free interior
- Color: pink
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What sets Katech crochet tools apart
Hooks embedded in the handle
On the floral hooks, the hook is permanently embedded in a transparent handle, so the head and grip work as one piece. The stainless steel versions have a hand-polished, tapered head and come in a series of 9 sizes from 2.5 to 6.5 mm. The aluminum inline versions measure 7.5 inches (19 cm) and carry non-slip ridges along the handle.
Size and color coding across the sets
Hooks in the 73-, 85- and 99-piece sets are marked with sizes and colors, which matters once 21 or more hooks share one case. The green 85-piece set stretches from 0.6 mm lace hooks to 10.0 mm aluminum alloy crochet hooks, and the Tunisian set carries a size mark at each hook end.
Looms that rebuild into new shapes
The adjustable loom kit joins 14 straight and 6 arc-shaped pieces into a round, square or rectangle loom. On the round looms the pegs do not fall out during knitting. Every loom is plastic and arrives with a hook and a needle.
Totes with a steel frame
The 13- and 15-inch yarn totes use water-resistant 600D oxford fabric with a steel frame in the main compartment. Each has 13 pockets and a detachable adjustable shoulder strap, and the blue floral version adds reinforced edges. Beginner crochet instructions ship inside the bag.
What are the yarns and tools made of, and how do you care for them?
Fiber content varies widely. The cotton blends run from 55% cotton and 45% acrylic in the 20-skein pack to 60% cotton in the milk cotton and gradient cake yarns. The sock yarns combine 52% wool with 10% cashmere, the hand-dyed roll is 70% merino wool and 30% polyester, and the sparkle chenille is 100% polyester. For baby clothes and blankets, the 12-color milk cotton is the soft yarn matched to that use.
Care follows the fiber. The 280g ombre velvet chenille is hand wash only, so leave it out of anything that has to go in the machine. The hand-dyed wool roll is machine washable, the speckle wool pack takes a gentle cycle, and the T-shirt yarn can be washed by hand or by machine. Keep the yarn band of whatever you buy until the finished piece has had its first wash.
On the tool side, the hook sets mix aluminum alloy hooks with soft handle hooks, the floral singles use stainless steel or aluminum heads, the looms are plastic, and the axolotl yarn bowl is hand-painted ceramic fired at nearly 1200 degrees Celsius with a smooth, burr-free interior.
| Milk cotton yarn, 12 colors | 60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 12 x 50 g, 135 m / 147 yd per ball |
|---|---|
| Cotton blend yarn, 20 skeins | 55% cotton, 45% acrylic; approx. 50 g and 185 yd per skein |
| Gradient cake yarn | 60% cotton, 30% acrylic, 10% wool; 100 g, 245 yd per cake |
| Wool cashmere sock yarn | 52% wool, 10% cashmere, 38% polyester; 3 x 100 g, 885 yd total |
| Hand-dyed wool blend roll | 70% merino wool, 30% polyester; 250 g, 738 yd; machine washable |
| Sparkle chenille yarn | 100% polyester; 6 x 50 g, 64 yd per skein |
| Ombre velvet chenille yarn | #4 worsted; 280 g, about 185.9 yd; hand wash only |
| T-shirt yarn | Cotton and polyester blend; 4 x 100 g rolls, 2 cm wide |
| Floral single hooks | Stainless steel heads (4mm, 5mm) or aluminum inline heads (4.0, 5.0, 7.0mm) |
| Yarn tote bags | Water-resistant 600D oxford fabric, steel frame |
| Knitting looms | Plastic |
| Yarn bowl | Hand-painted ceramic, 7.87 x 7.87 x 5.91 |
Pick the hook size before the pattern starts
Compare hook sets, single ergonomic hooks and Tunisian hooks by size range and piece count.
Compare crochet hooksWho buys Katech, and for which project?
A first crochet project for an adult beginner
Adults new to crochet who want a finished object rather than a practice swatch are the buyers the striped tote kits are made for. The black-and-white version has a 26-page color book that moves from basics to a granny square and then to the tote, using 3 rolls of crochet yarn and 2 hooks. If repeating one stitch many times sounds easier, the dishcloth kit with 4 stitch patterns is the slower route.
Socks for a knitter with no knitting experience
The 6-ball sock kit holds cotton yarn for 3 pairs, beginner and metal needles, a tape measure, scissors and a photo-illustrated pattern book, all in a gift box. The 4-ball version yields 2 pairs. Take the larger box when the first pair is practice and the next two are presents.
Hats on a loom instead of needles
For crafters who would rather not juggle two needles, a round knitting loom handles hats with pegs and a hook. The 29 cm yellow loom is matched to larger hats, shawls and scarves. Headbands and socks call for the 19 cm red loom instead.
Crocheting on the go
A hook collection travels in the pink cat case, which measures 7.5 x 5.9 x 2 inches and has 19 elastic slots behind a padded semi-flexible cover. It is sold empty, so it suits crocheters who already own their hooks. When a project needs several yarn balls along for the trip, a 13-inch crochet bag carries the rest.
About the Katech range
The Katech range follows a yarn craft from the first lesson to the shelf where the stash ends up. It falls into five lines: crochet hooks, yarn, crochet and knitting kits, knitting looms, and yarn storage with hook cases. Much of it is suitable for beginners, with step-by-step books, QR-code video links or photo-illustrated instructions packed into the kits.
Depth sits in the hooks. Sets cover sizes from 0.6 mm lace hooks to 10.0 mm, the Tunisian set adds 6.5 to 11 mm, and single floral hooks are sold for crocheters who work with one size at a time. Those floral grips are offered to crocheters with arthritic hands who prefer an ergonomic grip. The yarn line spans DK cotton blends, wool and cashmere sock yarn, velvet chenille in #4 and #6 weights, and T-shirt yarn for bags and baskets.
Gift packaging runs through the catalog. The sock kits and the rainbow hat-and-scarf knitting kit come boxed, and several bags and cases carry cat, elephant, lemon or floral prints. That makes many pieces an easy birthday or anniversary gift, or a Christmas and New Year present for someone picking up a craft.
Experienced crafters will get the most from the separate hook sizes, the Tunisian hooks, the hand-dyed wool and the crochet accessories and knitting accessories in the storage line. The kits are written for people starting out, so if you already read patterns, buy the yarn and tools on their own.
Questions on fit, sizes and contents
Which crochet hook set has the smallest sizes for lace work?
Do the crochet hook cases come with hooks?
What size round knitting loom do you need for a hat?
What hook size goes with the chenille yarn?
What comes in the hat, scarf and mittens knitting kit?
Which crochet kit for beginners includes a yarn storage bag?
Crochet hook sets compared side by side
Piece count, hook size range, stitch markers and storage for the hook sets and the hook-and-yarn bundle.
| Katech | Pieces | Hook size range | Stitch markers | Storage | Check price on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katech 99-piece crochet hook kit | 99 | 1.0-8.0mm, 25 hooks | 30 locking, 14 ring | Case included | Check price on Amazon |
| Katech cat-case hook set, 85 pieces | 85 | 2.0-8.0mm, 21 hooks | 20 locking, 14 ring | Cats-pattern case | Check price on Amazon |
| Green Katech set with lace hooks | 85 | 0.6-10.0mm, 35 hooks | 10 red locking plus 10 more | Case included | Check price on Amazon |
| Katech floral-case set, 73 pieces | 73 | 2.0-8.0mm, 21 hooks | 12 red locking plus 10 more | Flowers-pattern case | Check price on Amazon |
| Katech aluminum Tunisian hooks | 8 hooks | 6.5-11mm, 27 and 35 cm long | - | - | Check price on Amazon |
| Katech 20-skein crochet kit with bag | 20 skeins, 9 hooks | 2.0-6.0mm, 9 hooks | - | Crochet bag plus small bag | Check price on Amazon |
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Pick up a hook, start a square
Katech ergonomic crochet hooks and hook sets, yarn, beginner crochet and knitting kits, knitting looms and yarn storage bags. Check sizes, kit contents and today’s price on Amazon.