Crocheting ! ^_^
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I feel like I spend an equal amount of time frogging my work as I do crocheting it!!
My hooded scarf is done!!
I did try to block it but I don't have a proper mat for it lol so the bottom is still curvy but it feels better!
The yarn was really lovely to use with my only gripe being all the factory knots!!! Some of my stitches are a bit bulky because of that. It's a nice pink though and it's cozy
I did try to block it but I don't have a proper mat for it lol so the bottom is still curvy but it feels better!
The yarn was really lovely to use with my only gripe being all the factory knots!!! Some of my stitches are a bit bulky because of that. It's a nice pink though and it's cozy
If I had the free time, I would love to take up crocheting as a hobby. I’m not too good with my hands and forget instructions easily but it would be a fun challenge! Maybe I’ll learn this year! Any beginners tips/advice would be appreciated! Thanks c:
I would find one pattern that really interests you to start!! People will tell you to start with different things - granny squares, a scarf, a woobles kit, etc. But the best place to start is with something you actually want to make. That helped me push through and learn.
It can be really daunting and confusing at first. I would personally recommend staying away from the big fluffy yarns as a beginner because you can't really see your stitches which makes them harder imo. I learned using a regular acrylic yarn. Nothing too fancy or piecey so it was easy for me to get my hook around it.
I recommend the clover amour hooks! You can find them easily at Michaels and you can use a coupon on them to make them even cheaper.
When you pick out your yarn it will tell you on the label what hook size it needs. If it's feasible I would get the hook size recommended and one a touch smaller. I tend to use a smaller hook than what the yarn label says because that's what works better for me.
I started by making a small frog using this tutorial! She went really slow and showed her work which really helped me. The Woobles also have a lot of great stitch reference videos on their channel that you can view even without buying a kit.
Omg!! That frog?! Adorable!
Omg!! That frog?! Adorable!
It's so cute, I gave mine to @Saylor and he sits in her car now lol. It'll teach you how to make a magic circle which is a staple for amigurumi.
There are a few different methods for creating a magic circle though so if the one in the video doesn't click for you there's other tutorials on YouTube!!
I started not too long ago and honestly the only thing I bought to begin with was a few crochet hooks and 1 skein of yarn! I’d recommend doing this if you’re anything like me and tend to overspend on new hobbies haha. I watched a couple of YouTube videos explaining basic stitches (single crochet, how to make a magic circle etc) and once I felt confident with the hand movements I started making things! The possibilities are endless, and don’t be afraid to start something that looks hard. You’ll make mistakes, like everyone does, but that’s part of the learning process! There are so many tutorials for amigurumi and other crochet projects on YouTube too if you find it easier to watch a process rather than read a pattern. Please update us with your progress, and if you need any help we’re all here!
Out of curiosity, which crochet hooks did you buy? Like what kinds and sizes? Are there specific sizes for specific projects?I started not too long ago and honestly the only thing I bought to begin with was a few crochet hooks and 1 skein of yarn! I’d recommend doing this if you’re anything like me and tend to overspend on new hobbies haha. I watched a couple of YouTube videos explaining basic stitches (single crochet, how to make a magic circle etc) and once I felt confident with the hand movements I started making things! The possibilities are endless, and don’t be afraid to start something that looks hard. You’ll make mistakes, like everyone does, but that’s part of the learning process! There are so many tutorials for amigurumi and other crochet projects on YouTube too if you find it easier to watch a process rather than read a pattern. Please update us with your progress, and if you need any help we’re all here!
I bought a cheap pack from hobbycraft (uk) which was about £6! The main hooks I use are 3.5mm to 5mm, and you need different hooks depending on the yarn/project you’re making. For example, I’ve been using chunky yarn to make my goat amigurumi and I used 5mm crochet hooks for that. It will usually say on the yarn what size crochet hook you need, so if you’re ever unsure just check that
Gotcha! Thank you so much for answering! I've always wanted to get into crocheting or knitting but it seems so daunting so I've always put it off lol. But I think 2025 is the year to try! Making amigurumis looks super cute and fun! But good to know to read the patterns for sizing and wool types too.I bought a cheap pack from hobbycraft (uk) which was about £6! The main hooks I use are 3.5mm to 5mm, and you need different hooks depending on the yarn/project you’re making. For example, I’ve been using chunky yarn to make my goat amigurumi and I used 5mm crochet hooks for that. It will usually say on the yarn what size crochet hook you need, so if you’re ever unsure just check that
Honestly, just go for it! I only started a couple months ago and I absolutely love it. There are so many videos & free patterns and paid patterns that you can search for. I agree with Lumi though, just do something you’re interested in! You’ll be ‘hooked’ in no time
Ah! You seem super knowledgeable for only starting a couple months ago! Would you recommend searching up a pattern online and buying the proper materials on your own or starting with these little premade kits? Or am I looking too deeply into things and it doesn't actually matter? lolHonestly, just go for it! I only started a couple months ago and I absolutely love it. There are so many videos & free patterns and paid patterns that you can search for. I agree with Lumi though, just do something you’re interested in! You’ll be ‘hooked’ in no time
There are pros and cons to both! I've heard that sometimes kits can come with not the best materials (not all crochet hooks are equal - I find the clover amours have a really nice glide whereas one I picked up from Walmart that looks similar is really... I don't know, I can feel bumps or grooves as the yarn is sliding up at down, i prefer Clover brand stitch markers as the ones I got from Walmart snapped easily on me) and the patterns can be tricky to follow.
With the Woobles kits in particular they are pricey (especially for the amount of yarn you get when you really break it down) but ive heard their patterns and videos are really good. I havent heard anything bad about their hooks so im assuming they're good quality too. The Woobles also starts the magic circle for you which is a really tricky part so that let's you get used to working into stitches right away.
If you go the route of finding your own pattern and seeking out the materials individually you get to play around with what colours you can use and the type of yarn. I will say that the kit you linked and the woobles use t-shirt yarn which isn't super easy to find in person here. It's easy for beginners to use because it isn't made up of threads so it won't separate on you and it's easy to see your stitches but something like the lion brand 24/7 cotton or a regular acrylic would be totally fine, too. It's really just the ~fun~ looking yarns I'd steer away from as a beginner or any yarn that feels really slippy (there's a bamboo/rayon line at michaels that feels really nice to touch but can be tricky to work with)
Really the main things you need as a beginner are the hooks and yarn. I personally picked up stitch markers but you could use bobby pins or safety pins if you already have those. Special scissors aren't necessary but they do snip yarn better and they're smaller so it's easier to keep in a kit but regular scissors will cut yarn just fine.
If you move on to making wearables you'll want to get a measuring tape and some system for blocking the garments but those aren't necessary for amigurumi. (Unless you make tiny doll clothes maybe?? I haven't done that yet though).
Thank you so much for your detailed reply! It's definitely a thing to think about. I don't want to spend too much on a hobby I may quit on lol but I also don't want to go too cheap and buy hooks or yarn that is so low quality that it breaks or makes working with it a pain. I'll look into clover brand items and see! Also acrylic yarn too. At least I have tons of bobby pins! Lololol
Maybe it's best to not do a kit maybe so I can find proper materials, if that makes sense. Any recommendations on the stuffing? Or does that not matter as much as the yarn?
Acrylic yarn is typically cheaper which is why I recommend it! Michaels sells clover hooks (as a whole set and singles) so you'd be able to use one of their coupons on it!
The stuffing doesn't really matter. Michaels or Walmart whatever is cheaper. It's called polyfil and it won't feel super soft to the touch but that's fine because it makes it easier to stuff into arms/legs of your creations.
Oh!! You will need Tapestry Needles to sew in your ends from your projects. Theyre like big sewing needles, I use the metal clover ones. Plastic ones are hit or miss I wouldn't want to deal with it snapping. You can get bent ones, I've never tried them though.
Safety eyes or buttons for the eyes of your creation, too. You can find a little bundle at Michaels but I think it's a better deal to get them off Amazon.
Sorry oh my goodness there's a lot of little parts you need. I had No Chill and jumped feet first into the hobby lol so it's been a minute since I've tallied up what you need for the lil amigurumis.
You could sew on eyes (embroider them) I'm just. Bad at that so I prefer the little eyes!
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All done!! It's a little wonky if I look too hard, especially the top. I added little bunny buttons which I bought forever ago and I think they're really cute. If I ever make another one I think I would like to make a fabric lining for the inside. I think that would make it firmer and it would fill in the gaps.
The pattern was really nice to follow! I liked the rhythm of if and it was a mindless one to do.
Oldcatlady
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I love the colors you used!!
