Has anyone ever tried these? I don't crochet, sew or any other similar type of craft. I am curious. Though I have no clue what I would do with the end result either, lol! I have no use for them, so I would just be hoping to learn a little so I can try making a scarf or something, maybe a blanket? It seems so beginner enough I might stick with it, lol!
I love to crochet and I've seen these and been tempted to buy them so many times. They are so cute! But they are a little expensive, and I'm honestly not sure how easy they would be to make, especially for a beginner. I wonder if they come with video tutorials? I feel like starting with a scarf would be easier because it's just straight rows back and forth. If you do try one, I'd love to hear how you like it!
Don't be fooled that a smaller project is easier and more beginner friendly than a larger project. I'd say it would be way easier to crochet a scarf (and even a blanket), than that little fellow. Also, I'm convinced that it's better to make something you need and want - even if it's a bigger project - than to make something small you don't have the love for. It's actually harder to make smaller projects than big ones. It's so hard to fit fingers and needles into a small toy like that. Making a figure like this needs you to increase and decrease & crochet in the round (which is kinda hard for a beginner project). A simple scarf on the other hand, you just crochet back & forth. No increases or decreases, and if you pick a real beginner pattern: often just one kind of stitch all the way. My advice - search on Youtube for a beginner scarf pattern. If you like it - you can learn more advanced techniques for the next project. Picking a self-striping yarn can make a scarf look more "advanced" than it is. Also, I would pick a cheap yarn for the first project - then you haven't wasted a lot of cash if you don't like it.
I've made a few toys using that technique. It's fun but quite fiddly and definitely not easy for beginners. I'll dig out some photos later.
ok. If you know of a kit that I can make a blanket... or even a tote - that would be useful! I like written directions, but back up video would help too. lol! I'm challenged.
Woobles are so adorable! I don’t crochet so I’ve never tried one but they sure are cute! And pricey lol
I taught myself to crochet making Amigurumi animals so it is possible to learn that way but I agree with others that something less fiddly might be an easier way to learn.
I did these 2 years ago! Complete beginner! Their videos are great & the projects cute! You can do this!
definitely need those in Amigurumi, I'd never used them before in English crochet. Fortunately the kits came with some.
The videos really are what make these worth the higher price tag for the kits. They are what made me confident enough to do a few non-woobles patterns. I need to get back to crocheting a bit, but I definitely think these are good. Penguin was definitely the easiest, but I recommend the dino too just for a few other stitches. I know even with the break I could come back to their videos to refresh & do.
Kits are expensive, and the internet is full of patterns. Buying a hook and a yarn & then find a pattern on-line is way cheaper. Here are two designers that have lots of patterns that are beginner friendly (and more complicated ones). https://www.hookedonhomemadehappiness.com/ Breann has tons of free patterns on her blog, and if preferred, they can be bought as a printable pdf. She hosts one or two CALs (crochet-a-longs) every year, where you get a piece of the pattern every week for a couple of months. This shawl is a great beginners project I think: https://www.hookedonhomemadehappiness.com/light-summer-crochet-scarf-pattern/ https://www.crochetspot.com/ Another blog with lots of free patterns (and sold). Both beginner friendly and more advanced. Some really super simple projects like coasters, dish cloths, cup sleeves and smaller things like that. Here's a cute cowl that I think I'm gonna do for myself: https://www.crochetspot.com/free-crochet-pattern-noelle-shimmer-cowl/ NOTE - when there's a stitch that isn't one of the basic ones, it's linked to a page where she shows you how to do it. She has a whole section with tutorials. A tip: When a yarn is suggested - you don't have to buy the exact yarn. Substitute with another yarn of the same thickness. Also, when making stuff like scarfs, shawls etc - the gauge isn't 100% important. It doesn't really matter if a scarf is 6 or 7 inches wide. (and if it is - just add or subtract a few stitches) If you have any questions, just ask me. The more people I can get hooked [pun intended] to join the yarn cult - the better.
Many years ago when I was learning to knit (and was thinking of learning crochet), I found a kit at Hobby Lobby that included 5 crochet hooks, 1 afghan hook, tapestry yarn needles, stitch marker rings, bulky knit yarn bobbins and a book with 18 patterns. It also included lessons on the various stitches for both right and left handed users. I started knitting with a kit just like this. I also found tutorials and videos on line for when I got stuck. This kit on Amazon appears to be an updated version of what I bought. Amazon.com: Boye Learn to Crochet Arts and Crafts Kit with 15 Projects and Supplies
