These Tools Completely Changed How I Do Colorwork

My Go-To Tools for Crochet Colorwork

If you’re working on graphgans or any kind of colorwork, these are the tools I actually use to keep things organized, tangle-free, and way less frustrating.

Crochet colorwork tools including yarn bobbins on a holder, crochet hooks, scissors, and yarn used for a graphgan project

How I Use These Tools

Here’s a quick look at how I use bobbins and a bobbin holder in real time while working on a colorwork project.

Want to try this setup for yourself? I’ve linked all the tools I use below so you can easily find them.

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Crochet yarn bobbins with multiple colors wrapped neatly alongside scissors and a crochet hook for colorwork projects

Yarn Bobbins

How This Helps

These keep each color separate so my yarn doesn’t tangle while I’m working. I wind small amounts onto each bobbin so everything stays neat and easy to manage.

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Bobbin Holder

How This Helps

This keeps all my bobbins in one place so the yarn feeds smoothly while I crochet. It stops everything from tangling or rolling around, which makes a big difference when you’re working with multiple colors.

My Current Tool

Other Options

Crochet colorwork chart holder with printed graph pattern and magnetic line guide alongside yarn bobbins and working yarn strands

Chart Holder

How This Helps

 This holds my printed chart upright so it’s always visible while I’m working. I use the line guide to track exactly where I am in the pattern, which makes it much easier to follow along without losing my place.

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Handmade Crochet Hooks

A Small Upgrade That Makes A Big Difference

This isn’t specific to colorwork, but once you’ve got your setup feeling a bit more organised, the next thing that can really change how crocheting feels is your hook.

I used to think a crochet hook was just… a crochet hook. But after switching to a handmade one, I noticed the difference straight away. It’s smoother, more comfortable to hold, and it just makes longer sessions feel a lot nicer.

It’s not something you need to get started, but if you crochet regularly, it’s one of those upgrades that makes the whole process feel more enjoyable

Unique handmade crochet hooks with wooden, resin, and marbled designs, displayed alongside stitch markers on a rustic surface.

At Willow Crochet, it’s just me, Lauren, on a mission to share top-notch colorwork patterns and tutorials with you.

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