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Wholesale guide

Wooden crochet hooks and knitting needles wholesale: a buyer's guide

Yarn shops, craft brands and online sellers increasingly ask for natural, handmade tools. Buying wooden crochet hooks and knitting needles wholesale from India gives good margins — if you get sizes, finish and packaging right.

Size ranges to stock

  • Crochet hooks: 2.0 mm to 12 mm, plus jumbo 15–25 mm for chunky yarn.
  • Straight needles: 25 cm and 35 cm lengths, 2.5–12 mm.
  • Double-pointed needles: sets of 5, 15–20 cm.
  • Interchangeable circular needles: tips with cables and a carry case — popular gift sets.

Woods and finishes

Rosewood (sheesham), ebony, birch and bamboo are common. Check that tips are smooth, joins are snag-free and the finish is a non-toxic wax or lacquer. Many tools come from Nagina wood craft workshops, where turning and polishing skills are well established.

MOQs, private label and packaging

  • Typical MOQs start at a few hundred pieces per size; mixed-size sets help new buyers.
  • Laser-engraved logos and branded rolls or pouches are standard private-label options.
  • Ask for size markings on every piece and barcode-ready retail packs.
  • Browse current wooden crochet hooks and knitting needles ranges to compare styles.

New to Indian suppliers? Start with our guide to handicraft manufacturers in India.

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