Correction!!! The Kikalite doll is available and you'll find the link to it here: www.etsy.com/listing/506199611/kikalite-snowflake-amigurumi-winter-doll?click_key=b1aed1304aecf8d3c6cab6783d248a38e96b004c%3A506199611&click_sum=e335bb33&ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1 You'll also find the full list of resources in the description box!
I’ve been crocheting for 40 years and never did amigurumi, but about a year ago I saw an amigurumi cat that I just loved and decided to try my hand at it. Now I’m absolutely addicted to amigurumi and that’s all I make any more…lol. Thanks for the video, it was very insightful
I've been doing amigurumi for about a year (about 5 years crochet experience). My biggest problem is attaching body parts. I struggle with that every time. My sewing area is so littered with tiny body parts that it could be the graveyard for a serial killer. When I look at yours, or other crocheters', finished work, the seams between body parts are so neat and look almost as if you crocheted it in one piece. I have a whole grocery bag of Harry Potters whose heads flop back and forth. But...I'm determined to do this well, so I'll just keep on watching videos and maybe one day, I'll have a professional look to my stuffed toys. Thanks for your videos.
@@heidicraftydogs What a coincidence! I just heard about this. I'm working on Princess Peach (Mario character) now and I'm going to try it. Thanks and if you've got more hints, let me know!
Hi Elise! When I grow up I want to be just like you in the amigurumi world 😁 You are such an inspiration ♥️ Thank you for another great video. I am still fairly new to amigurumi but have been crocheting for 45 years. Every time I make an amigurumi I learn something new. I try to push myself to do a more difficult pattern but my ocd takes over. I want everything to be perfect. But I make them for the grandkids and they don’t care if they’re perfect lol 😂🤣😂
Haha!! Thank you!! I totally understand that! Amigurumi has taught me so much about myself and has helped me not to be such a perfectionist. Ive adopted the motto that done is better than perfect!! Lol! You've got some lucky grandkids!!! 🧶🧶🧶
Learned to do Tunisian Crochet from Toni……did 5 blankets …..first timer..age 69.Then came across your self and 6 toys later I learnt Amigurumi……love both crafts.Ye are both great teachers with great websites.Recommend ing ye both to everyone …Well done from Anne in Ireland .!!!
Thanks so much for your teaching video how to make a magic circle. I’ve watched so many tutorials on how to make it & yours is by far the absolute best & the resulting circle is the easiest to work with. I’m always learning so much from your videos. Thank you😊
When I first started crocheting, I wasn't specifically drawn to amigurumi. But I started making toys for my girls and I love it so much now, that I just can't stop making dolls!! Amigurumi has become my favorite thing to crochet❤❤
Elise, you crack me up. I like how you can be serious when discussing your topics and out of the blue something pops up that has nothing to do with the topic... Like the cats causing a ruckus... I do this all the time!!
I'm so glad! Amigurumi is a wonderful hobby but it definitely comes with its challenges! But when I look back on when I first started, the things I used to struggle with I no longer do. There are just new struggles!! Lol! 😂😂😂
My experience with ami has been difficult. I adore miniature things and have several little shadow boxes with tiny miniatures I've collected over the years so i fell in love with little amis but have had such a hard time with them. To clarify, i'm not trying to crochet those tenny tiny creations. I was trying things that were around 5 inches tall. I decided that it just wasn't bringing me joy but crochet definitely brings me joy so i had to find a way to resolve this issue. Now i'm trying bigger toys in the hopes that i will be more successful if i'm not trying to make something that only 5 inches tall 🙂 i'm looking for toys that are under 12 inches as i don't want really big ones. I was just SO frustrated with those little body parts but i am determined to keep trying until i find what works for me.
I can totally feel your frustration!! Five inches is still pretty small, I would say! Have you tried any of the Animal Friends of Pica Pau patterns? I have found them to be a wonderful introduction to amigurumi especially for those who already know how to crochet! Keep trying and experimenting!! Eventually it will all click and you'll be happily crocheting amigurumi!! ❤️❤️❤️
Encouraging video! So like you, Elise, to indicate that even you have challenges when making amigurumi! Currently, your piggies (two of three) are awaiting my sewing on of their snouts. I keep thinking that I’ve crocheted the snouts too large, but when I look at your instruction pages, I believe that they are close to how you made yours. I am just hoping I can join them to their faces in a way that is neat and tidy. I want them to look good. That is where my “challenge” is! We all have them, challenges, that is. Thanks for your encouragement. Blessings!
I'm sure you've done it correctly! The snouts are pretty large when you compare them to the size of the head! Hope you're enjoying your stitching!! 🐷🐷🐷🐷
It always surprises me when people talk about bigger dolls being so much more challenging. I personally can't understand why people think making smaller things is easier, and I love making bigger dolls. It's easier to sew limbs on, they're so much more huggable, and the faces are (theoretically, depending on one's methods,) easier. Plus, while yeah, they're going to take longer because of bigger limbs, head, and torso, it's also easier to crochet because you're not working in a round that's only, say, six stitches around. I've got several 3 foot tall dolls I'm working on, and a Raggedy Anne doll I'll go back to eventually that's probably five feet.
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thank you so much, :) is there a way I could send pictures to you of different things I've made? I love getting opinions/critiques from others who crochet, and just talking about the craft in general.
Great video! I love you're videos and your channel. Magic rings are a real pain for me because my thumb on my right hand is a lot smaller than it should be and when I crochet or knit I have to do things I little bit differently than how I usually see people crochet and knit (like when I crochet I find it more comfortable to tension my yarn by holding it in between my ring finger and pinky) But I learned a cool crochet hack! Basically you can chain two and you just work your crochets in the second chain from the hook. I also work my yarn tail in the first row to close the hole. I don't know if anyone mentioned this before but I thought I should share this cool magic ring hack.
I learned how to knit before I learned how to crochet -- long story, but I wanted to learn how to crochet so I could make Amigurumi. Glad that I was able to teach myself thanks to RUclips. Now I've got an Etsy shop and an Instagram for my Amigurumi's. I make my own pattern or I just sit down and create things from my head. Also -- off topic, but I LOVE your shirt/sweater. I adore teddy bears and bears. Great video as always. 👍🏽
Thanks so much!! That's amazing that you can crochet toys free hand!! I don't think I could ever do that!! And this is one of my favorite sweaters!! 💙💙💙
I really enjoy your videos and just love your energy. I am grateful for your willingness to share information too. I've been doing all sorts of hand crafts since I was a kid. Your designs are incredibly cute. I love making knitted toys. I've made more knitted toys than crochet, and given most as gifts and donations. Since it is something I enjoy I figured it was about time I start to design my own patterns, toys and clothing for little ones, and adults too, something I wish I'd done much sooner. ☺
Very interesting video. I really enjoyed it. No hobby lobby in Canada. Colours were really great. I was using just regular four weight yarn as that’s all I had. I’ve got more types now and I find some are really pretty but no for toys. A slick surfaced yarn is great for clothes but not for a toy structure. ( you can make balls with them though) everyday non-pilling 3weights are good for me with tons of colours. Still use 4weights for bigger dolls, like my clown. I love the book amigurumi circus. Such great projects. So colourful. Thanks for the update.
Hi Elise Thank you for sharing your tips. I love Amigurumi but I also love other crafts - so one day I’ll figure out how to do them all 😊 For now I’ll learn to perfect my stitching and attaching parts (sewing) together to have a nice clean look. Take care and stay safe Pickle 😻 Blessings 🙏🏽💗🧶🪡
I partially crocheted a teddy bear and have knit two bunny rabbits although they haven't been stuffed yet. Making stuffed animals is a fun diversion from blankets blocks and shawls (the extent of my skills so far)
We are going to London for a couple of days, Manchester, Kent (maybe) and then south. My husband is in charge of the whole thing and he will be doing some work while my son and I piddle around too! Can't wait! 💓
Hi Elise! I like your videos so much!. I find that dolls (like, human shaped ones) are a bit more complicated for me than any other thing because of the clothing and faces. Thanks for sharing your experience :)
Great video!! The more we practice the better we get! Just jump in and try it! Your amigarumi is the BEST I’ve seen anywhere and you’re such an inspiration! Oh, and your hair is beautiful!
Yes!! I never thought I would be able to crochet toys. Looking back I've always limited myself because of fear of failure. Now that I'm older I'm no longer afraid to fail, I'm more afraid of not trying! And thank you about my hair!! I just got several inches cut off and I like it much better!!! ✂️✂️✂️
Very informative video again thank you 🙏. I will definitely go to crochet class to improve more of my crochet skills. I just made my channel just to share my hobbies about crochet.
I love crocheting amigurumi! I think I’ve made at least 20 animals in the past 2 years. So far, I’ve only made them for my grandkids, but I’m hoping to expand my ‘reach.’
Hi Elise! Yet again I am bingeing your videos, and loving them! I hope you are well! I was wondering, could you maybe please do a video of your top 10 hardest knitted amigurumi projects?! Xx
Hello! I actually shared a lot of that information in my latest video about bunnies!! Those were definitely some of the hardest knitted toy patterns!! But thank you for the suggestion!! I'll put it on my list! 💛
Like you I struggled with learning the connecting chain to connect to pieces into one (like the frog eyes). My largest was a hippo I gave her movable legs and arms so when she stands she comes to my knee. I haven't added hair to any but I did brush one to create a fuzzy look. Brushing a finished project was scary at first because it felt like I was going to ruin it but it turned out really cute (it was a cat I wanted to be "long hair ").
I love your hair, Lady❣️Sew polished! 🤭an your advice rocks as usual 😜Going to crochet an amigurumi after this sweater gets done!!! It’s so hard not to knit one though…..! 😝
Great video Elise, I always love a challenge and always look at things and say "I can do that" .....I want to do the Beatrix Potter set that I have patterns for.....x
Hi Elise - I just LOVE your YT videos - so well produced & easy to watch. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. Quick question - that wide bodied (cat?) behind you on the shelf with the pink outfit - would you mind sharing what pattern that is?
This is an awesome video! A lot of what you found hard I did also. My biggest challenge so far has been a hippocampus. It was two feet long (maybe a little longer lol) It is s horse on the front and a fish on the back. I could not get the horses neck to come out right (lots of decreasing and increasing) People see them on Raverly for over 200 and I can see why LOL But the girl I made it for (and her mom) love it ! And that is all that counts! Sometimes when I reach a difficult place in an amigrumi, I put it down and walk away and do something else, maybe for even a few days. I find sometimes I read and reread that part of the pattern until my eyes cross and can't get it, but putting it down for a day or more seems to let my brain work it out so when I go back I look at it with "new eyes" and it just falls into place. Thank you for sharing the links, I love your library of creation videos they are so helpful. And thank you for not editing out Pickle ;) I have a year old kitten that I argue with all the time ;)
Wow!! That project sounds incredible!! And big!! But you're so right, walking away is sometimes the best thing to do. And I'm glad you can relate about Pickle!! He is the cutest most frustrating little guy!! Wouldn't want it any other way!! 🐱🐱🐱
I love Picapau Animal Friends. Am making Robin unicorn now and am struggling with the belly. Just like the one you did on the Alpaca, Robin has the flaps too. Am waiting until am ina good mood to start seaming. Haha!
The funny thing is that I taught myself to crochet before RUclips was a thing and I didn't know I was yarning under instead of over lol. So I guess it works out because I love amigurumi.
Now that I know the difference I can choose which I want to do for a project. It does change the gauge some. I'm a really tight crocheter too. So makes sense I like amigurumi. Your work is beautiful.
Hi Elise, love the video. Could you share how you managed to keep stitches from slanting when crocheting patterns in a round, all your patterns are so neat and defined, what's your way of doing this?
Thank you so much! My stitches actually do slant, it's pretty obvious in the back when there's a color change. If you yarn under there is less of a slant, but it's very uncomfortable for me to do. Here's a video I did about it: ruclips.net/video/asFr_aW8TOA/видео.html ❤
I knew how to crochet but I only clever made scarves and hats. Super boring to me. I always knew about amigurumi but I was too scared. I got the courage to try out this duck pattern and now I’m addicted
Did I miss a video? I don’t recall you talking about that beautiful crochet doll with the ears and the ruffle dress and beautiful shoes with socks!!! ❤️❤️
I too have trouble with embroidering the snouts on pica pau animals and doing the little feet on the straw animals toys. It makes me feel better to know you had trouble with them too 😳
Hi Elise, I am just loving your videos (still catching up on them all) and you have really inspired me to attempt both knitted and crocheted amigurumi. I have started with the free pattern, the knitted Bunny Softie. I am having a heck of a time seaming those little arms though! Do you have a tutorial on seaming? Or can you recommend a good one, especially for smaller pieces? Thank you for all your inspiration!
I think of myself as a decent crocheter but I want to be sure I am reading this amigurumi pattern correctly. On a row it will say to 5sc, inc, 2 x 7 sc 13
Elise do you have any recommendations for ball winders for yarn?I'm thinking of getting one,but I have no idea what to look for.I saw a few on amazon with good reviews but they are plastic and I wonder how long they would last. Thank you for all your wonderful tutorials.I really enjoy your videos.I find them fun and interesting and always somehow pertinent to something I'm working on.
Thank you!! This is the ball winder I have: amzn.to/3GVXYgw It's actually mostly metal and is really sturdy. I also have this yarn swift for winding hanks of yarn: amzn.to/3UjFxFx Hope that helps!! ❤
Is there a video for the MIA doll I see on the shelf. I got the pattern and I have trouble with pain when YU too. The head came out so big compared to the body I had to back out 3 rows and still seems big.
I think Amigurumi is hard on your hands, I take frecuent breaks and regarding learning to crochet you can always come on RUclips and their are plenty of tutorials on how to learn the craft.
I agree, doing single crochet over and over again is hard on those joints. I like switching things up and making different things from time to time! ❤️❤️❤️
Correction!!! The Kikalite doll is available and you'll find the link to it here: www.etsy.com/listing/506199611/kikalite-snowflake-amigurumi-winter-doll?click_key=b1aed1304aecf8d3c6cab6783d248a38e96b004c%3A506199611&click_sum=e335bb33&ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1 You'll also find the full list of resources in the description box!
I'm so sorry. I must read more carefully. 🥺 Thank you for the information. 💗
@@whisperingeaglelanders2339 Oh my goodness, please don't be sorry! Nothing to be sorry about! :0)
@@EliseRoseCrochet 😃 You're so nice.
I’ve been crocheting for 40 years and never did amigurumi, but about a year ago I saw an amigurumi cat that I just loved and decided to try my hand at it. Now I’m absolutely addicted to amigurumi and that’s all I make any more…lol. Thanks for the video, it was very insightful
I totally get the addiction! There is nothing more fun to crochet than a cute toy!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I've been doing amigurumi for about a year (about 5 years crochet experience). My biggest problem is attaching body parts. I struggle with that every time. My sewing area is so littered with tiny body parts that it could be the graveyard for a serial killer. When I look at yours, or other crocheters', finished work, the seams between body parts are so neat and look almost as if you crocheted it in one piece. I have a whole grocery bag of Harry Potters whose heads flop back and forth. But...I'm determined to do this well, so I'll just keep on watching videos and maybe one day, I'll have a professional look to my stuffed toys. Thanks for your videos.
You'll get there!! You've got a lot of body parts to practice on!! 💗💗💗
LOL :)) so funny !
Put Q-tips in the necks. They will not bend any longer ! Give it a try !
@@heidicraftydogs What a coincidence! I just heard about this. I'm working on Princess Peach (Mario character) now and I'm going to try it. Thanks and if you've got more hints, let me know!
Hi Elise! When I grow up I want to be just like you in the amigurumi world 😁 You are such an inspiration ♥️ Thank you for another great video. I am still fairly new to amigurumi but have been crocheting for 45 years. Every time I make an amigurumi I learn something new. I try to push myself to do a more difficult pattern but my ocd takes over. I want everything to be perfect. But I make them for the grandkids and they don’t care if they’re perfect lol 😂🤣😂
Haha!! Thank you!! I totally understand that! Amigurumi has taught me so much about myself and has helped me not to be such a perfectionist. Ive adopted the motto that done is better than perfect!! Lol! You've got some lucky grandkids!!! 🧶🧶🧶
Learned to do Tunisian Crochet from Toni……did 5 blankets …..first timer..age 69.Then came across your self and 6 toys later I learnt Amigurumi……love both crafts.Ye are both great teachers with great websites.Recommend ing ye both to everyone …Well done from Anne in Ireland .!!!
Hello Anne from Ireland!! 🍀🍀🍀 I'm impressed that you've learned how to do Tunisian crochet! Looks amazing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thanks so much for your teaching video how to make a magic circle. I’ve watched so many tutorials on how to make it & yours is by far the absolute best & the resulting circle is the easiest to work with. I’m always learning so much from your videos. Thank you😊
I'm so glad you found it helpful!! 🧶🧶🧶
I have been crocheting amigurumi for 5 years now , I love how you get a cute project at the end ❤️ I love amigurumi !!
That's the best part!! 💖💖💖
I love Tony too, I’ve watched her RUclips podcasts about how she rates different yarns and enjoyed them. Thanks for the encouragement.
You are so welcome! ❤️
Your Amigurumi pieces are just perfect. You came out of the shoot going a million mph! You are great at what you do!!😃 🦞🦊🐽🐻
Awww! Thank you! They aren't perfect, but nobody notices but me! 💞
When I first started crocheting, I wasn't specifically drawn to amigurumi. But I started making toys for my girls and I love it so much now, that I just can't stop making dolls!! Amigurumi has become my favorite thing to crochet❤❤
I can totally relate!! Once you start making them it's just hard to stop!! 🧶🧶🧶
Elise, you crack me up. I like how you can be serious when discussing your topics and out of the blue something pops up that has nothing to do with the topic... Like the cats causing a ruckus... I do this all the time!!
Haha!! I'm glad you enjoy those parts!! 😂😂😂
I love the concept of this video! Makes me feel a lot less alone in my ami-struggles 😅
I'm so glad! Amigurumi is a wonderful hobby but it definitely comes with its challenges! But when I look back on when I first started, the things I used to struggle with I no longer do. There are just new struggles!! Lol! 😂😂😂
My experience with ami has been difficult. I adore miniature things and have several little shadow boxes with tiny miniatures I've collected over the years so i fell in love with little amis but have had such a hard time with them. To clarify, i'm not trying to crochet those tenny tiny creations. I was trying things that were around 5 inches tall. I decided that it just wasn't bringing me joy but crochet definitely brings me joy so i had to find a way to resolve this issue. Now i'm trying bigger toys in the hopes that i will be more successful if i'm not trying to make something that only 5 inches tall 🙂 i'm looking for toys that are under 12 inches as i don't want really big ones. I was just SO frustrated with those little body parts but i am determined to keep trying until i find what works for me.
I can totally feel your frustration!! Five inches is still pretty small, I would say! Have you tried any of the Animal Friends of Pica Pau patterns? I have found them to be a wonderful introduction to amigurumi especially for those who already know how to crochet! Keep trying and experimenting!! Eventually it will all click and you'll be happily crocheting amigurumi!! ❤️❤️❤️
Encouraging video! So like you, Elise, to indicate that even you have challenges when making amigurumi!
Currently, your piggies (two of three) are awaiting my sewing on of their snouts. I keep thinking that I’ve crocheted the snouts too large, but when I look at your instruction pages, I believe that they are close to how you made yours. I am just hoping I can join them to their faces in a way that is neat and tidy. I want them to look good. That is where my “challenge” is! We all have them, challenges, that is.
Thanks for your encouragement.
Blessings!
I'm sure you've done it correctly! The snouts are pretty large when you compare them to the size of the head! Hope you're enjoying your stitching!! 🐷🐷🐷🐷
The yarn under video you have helped me a lot. I will always Yarn Like Yan when doing Amigurumi.
It always surprises me when people talk about bigger dolls being so much more challenging. I personally can't understand why people think making smaller things is easier, and I love making bigger dolls. It's easier to sew limbs on, they're so much more huggable, and the faces are (theoretically, depending on one's methods,) easier. Plus, while yeah, they're going to take longer because of bigger limbs, head, and torso, it's also easier to crochet because you're not working in a round that's only, say, six stitches around.
I've got several 3 foot tall dolls I'm working on, and a Raggedy Anne doll I'll go back to eventually that's probably five feet.
Teeny tiny is the hardest I think, but the patience you need for those big projects is something I struggle with!! Your dolls sound amazing!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thank you so much, :)
is there a way I could send pictures to you of different things I've made? I love getting opinions/critiques from others who crochet, and just talking about the craft in general.
Great video! I love you're videos and your channel. Magic rings are a real pain for me because my thumb on my right hand is a lot smaller than it should be and when I crochet or knit I have to do things I little bit differently than how I usually see people crochet and knit (like when I crochet I find it more comfortable to tension my yarn by holding it in between my ring finger and pinky)
But I learned a cool crochet hack! Basically you can chain two and you just work your crochets in the second chain from the hook. I also work my yarn tail in the first row to close the hole. I don't know if anyone mentioned this before but I thought I should share this cool magic ring hack.
That is a great way to make a magic ring!! Thanks for sharing! ❤
I really am so pleased to have found your site. I'm a beginner and wow I too have some challenges. Getting the item to look cute or even together!!
I promise your skills will improve with time!!&4/ just takes practice! Be gentle with yourself! 🧶🧶🧶
I learned how to knit before I learned how to crochet -- long story, but I wanted to learn how to crochet so I could make Amigurumi. Glad that I was able to teach myself thanks to RUclips. Now I've got an Etsy shop and an Instagram for my Amigurumi's. I make my own pattern or I just sit down and create things from my head. Also -- off topic, but I LOVE your shirt/sweater. I adore teddy bears and bears. Great video as always. 👍🏽
Thanks so much!! That's amazing that you can crochet toys free hand!! I don't think I could ever do that!! And this is one of my favorite sweaters!! 💙💙💙
Hardest patterns for experienced crocheters? I've been bored lately! Thanks for your videos, I really enjoy them.
I've found knitted toys to be really challenging!! Have you tried any of them? 💙
Thanks!! I had a lot of the same struggles as a beginner and still have some😊
The struggle is real!! But they are totally worth it!! 🧶🧶🧶
I really enjoy your videos and just love your energy. I am grateful for your willingness to share information too. I've been doing all sorts of hand crafts since I was a kid. Your designs are incredibly cute. I love making knitted toys. I've made more knitted toys than crochet, and given most as gifts and donations. Since it is something I enjoy I figured it was about time I start to design my own patterns, toys and clothing for little ones, and adults too, something I wish I'd done much sooner. ☺
That's wonderful!! I want to do more knotting this year, but I keep on crocheting! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Gahhh, that goose is just the cutest ! 😆🥰 such cute patterns ❤️
Thank you so much, Roz!! I love that goose!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Very interesting video. I really enjoyed it. No hobby lobby in Canada. Colours were really great. I was using just regular four weight yarn as that’s all I had. I’ve got more types now and I find some are really pretty but no for toys. A slick surfaced yarn is great for clothes but not for a toy structure. ( you can make balls with them though) everyday non-pilling 3weights are good for me with tons of colours. Still use 4weights for bigger dolls, like my clown. I love the book amigurumi circus. Such great projects. So colourful. Thanks for the update.
Thank you so much for sharing!! Yes, those silky yarns always feel beautiful but are terrible for toys! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi Elise
Thank you for sharing your tips.
I love Amigurumi but I also love other crafts - so one day I’ll figure out how to do them all 😊
For now I’ll learn to perfect my stitching and attaching parts (sewing) together to have a nice clean look.
Take care and stay safe Pickle 😻
Blessings 🙏🏽💗🧶🪡
I refuse to allow myself to even look at other crafts because I know I would want to do them all!! 😂
@@EliseRoseCrochet it’s very dangerous having lots of wonderful crafts out there 😂
I have disability and I am trying so hard to learn to crochet. Your videos are so helpful . 😊
I'm so glad!!! Keep up the good work!! 🧶🧶🧶
I partially crocheted a teddy bear and have knit two bunny rabbits although they haven't been stuffed yet. Making stuffed animals is a fun diversion from blankets blocks and shawls (the extent of my skills so far)
I think it's great to switch up the projects!! I need to do that more often! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi Elise, it was so interesting to see all of your hardest amigurumi that you’ve crocheted! Toni is amazing too!! Thanks, and hi from the UK! X
Thank you so much! And yes, Toni is my hero!!! My husband, son and I are traveling to the UK in April! We are so excited!! ❤️❤️❤️
No problem at all!! Oh wow how exciting! Do you know whereabouts you are going? X
We are going to London for a couple of days, Manchester, Kent (maybe) and then south. My husband is in charge of the whole thing and he will be doing some work while my son and I piddle around too! Can't wait! 💓
@@EliseRoseCrochet oh that sounds so lovely 🥰! I live near London actually 🥳! That all sounds so exciting ! Kent is great too ! 🤩😆 x
Hi Elise! I like your videos so much!. I find that dolls (like, human shaped ones) are a bit more complicated for me than any other thing because of the clothing and faces. Thanks for sharing your experience :)
Hello! Thank you!! And that definitely sounds more complicated! ❤️❤️❤️
Great video!! The more we practice the better we get! Just jump in and try it! Your amigarumi is the BEST I’ve seen anywhere and you’re such an inspiration! Oh, and your hair is beautiful!
Yes!! I never thought I would be able to crochet toys. Looking back I've always limited myself because of fear of failure. Now that I'm older I'm no longer afraid to fail, I'm more afraid of not trying! And thank you about my hair!! I just got several inches cut off and I like it much better!!! ✂️✂️✂️
You're so helpful and honest about your lovely work. I've only made a couple of toys but hope to improve. New sub!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you've subscribed! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Elise...all of your amigurumi projects are so beautiful....thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤️
Thank you so very much! 💕💕💕
Very informative video again thank you 🙏. I will definitely go to crochet class to improve more of my crochet skills. I just made my channel just to share my hobbies about crochet.
That's wonderful! 💛
I love crocheting amigurumi! I think I’ve made at least 20 animals in the past 2 years. So far, I’ve only made them for my grandkids, but I’m hoping to expand my ‘reach.’
That's awesome! Lucky grandkids!! 💕💕💕
Hi Elise! Yet again I am bingeing your videos, and loving them! I hope you are well! I was wondering, could you maybe please do a video of your top 10 hardest knitted amigurumi projects?! Xx
Hello! I actually shared a lot of that information in my latest video about bunnies!! Those were definitely some
of the hardest knitted toy patterns!! But thank you for the suggestion!! I'll put it on my list! 💛
@@EliseRoseCrochet oh perfect! I’ve seen that and want to make more bunnies now!! Thank you! Xx
Like you I struggled with learning the connecting chain to connect to pieces into one (like the frog eyes). My largest was a hippo I gave her movable legs and arms so when she stands she comes to my knee.
I haven't added hair to any but I did brush one to create a fuzzy look. Brushing a finished project was scary at first because it felt like I was going to ruin it but it turned out really cute (it was a cat I wanted to be "long hair ").
Now that's a big amigurumi toy!! And I have also brushed a toy too and I was terrified that it would be ripped to shreds!! 🐰🐰🐰
Thanks for sharing love what you create and so cute
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
Great video! I know what you mean about the flap on the Alpaca. It took me a while to figure it out on the dog. Pica Pau is awesome!
It was so hard!!! Still haven't perfected making it neatly!! ❤️❤️❤️
I love your hair, Lady❣️Sew polished! 🤭an your advice rocks as usual 😜Going to crochet an amigurumi after this sweater gets done!!! It’s so hard not to knit one though…..! 😝
Haha!! Thank you so much! I have never knit a sweater (for a human) before! Would love to knit a fair isle sweater for myself one day! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello ELISE thanks for sharing that. You make it look easy
Thank you so much! I hope it encourages others that they can do it too!! ❤️❤️❤️
Great video Elise, I always love a challenge and always look at things and say "I can do that" .....I want to do the Beatrix Potter set that I have patterns for.....x
Ooh! That sounds absolutely adorable! I adore Beatrix Potter anything!! 🐰🐰🐰
Hi Elise - I just LOVE your YT videos - so well produced & easy to watch. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. Quick question - that wide bodied (cat?) behind you on the shelf with the pink outfit - would you mind sharing what pattern that is?
Hello! Thank you so very much! And that is my Magic Kitty pattern that I have never written! Need to do that one of these days!! 💕💕💕
This is an awesome video! A lot of what you found hard I did also. My biggest challenge so far has been a hippocampus. It was two feet long (maybe a little longer lol) It is s horse on the front and a fish on the back. I could not get the horses neck to come out right (lots of decreasing and increasing) People see them on Raverly for over 200 and I can see why LOL But the girl I made it for (and her mom) love it ! And that is all that counts! Sometimes when I reach a difficult place in an amigrumi, I put it down and walk away and do something else, maybe for even a few days. I find sometimes I read and reread that part of the pattern until my eyes cross and can't get it, but putting it down for a day or more seems to let my brain work it out so when I go back I look at it with "new eyes" and it just falls into place. Thank you for sharing the links, I love your library of creation videos they are so helpful. And thank you for not editing out Pickle ;) I have a year old kitten that I argue with all the time ;)
Wow!! That project sounds incredible!! And big!! But you're so right, walking away is sometimes the best thing to do. And I'm glad you can relate about Pickle!! He is the cutest most frustrating little guy!! Wouldn't want it any other way!! 🐱🐱🐱
This video is perfect for me! Thank you!!
I'm so glad!! You're so welcome!! 💕💕💕
I love Picapau Animal Friends. Am making Robin unicorn now and am struggling with the belly. Just like the one you did on the Alpaca, Robin has the flaps too. Am waiting until am ina good mood to start seaming. Haha!
Lol!! Yes, doing the flap underneath the body requires a good mood!!! Good luck!! 💕
The funny thing is that I taught myself to crochet before RUclips was a thing and I didn't know I was yarning under instead of over lol. So I guess it works out because I love amigurumi.
That definitely benefited you with amigurumi!! Yarning under is so much harder for me and actually caused me a lot of wrist pain! ❤️❤️❤️
Now that I know the difference I can choose which I want to do for a project. It does change the gauge some. I'm a really tight crocheter too. So makes sense I like amigurumi. Your work is beautiful.
@@kerryalfieri Thank you!
Your photos are so well done :)
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Elise, love the video. Could you share how you managed to keep stitches from slanting when crocheting patterns in a round, all your patterns are so neat and defined, what's your way of doing this?
Thank you so much! My stitches actually do slant, it's pretty obvious in the back when there's a color change. If you yarn under there is less of a slant, but it's very uncomfortable for me to do. Here's a video I did about it: ruclips.net/video/asFr_aW8TOA/видео.html ❤
I knew how to crochet but I only clever made scarves and hats. Super boring to me. I always knew about amigurumi but I was too scared. I got the courage to try out this duck pattern and now I’m addicted
I know exactly how you feel! I'm so glad you got the courage to try amigurumi and that you're enjoying it so much! 💗
Did I miss a video? I don’t recall you talking about that beautiful crochet doll with the ears and the ruffle dress and beautiful shoes with socks!!! ❤️❤️
You did not miss one! I will be talking about her next week!!!! Can't wait!!!! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet I am so excited!!!
@@EliseRoseCrochet oh great can’t wait to hear
Lol thank you for this video. I want to attempt making toys and you gave me hope. Btw I have a cat named Alice Pickles.
Oh how cute!!! 💓
So helpful thank you
I too have trouble with embroidering the snouts on pica pau animals and doing the little feet on the straw animals toys. It makes me feel better to know you had trouble with them too 😳
Lol! I think every single amigurumi pattern presents one challenge or another. That embroidering is the hardest part, am I right??? ❤️❤️❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet that and not letting the stuffing show 😱😂
Great video. Thanks!!🙏
Thanks so much! 🧶🧶🧶
Thanks so much! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi Elise, I am just loving your videos (still catching up on them all) and you have really inspired me to attempt both knitted and crocheted amigurumi. I have started with the free pattern, the knitted Bunny Softie. I am having a heck of a time seaming those little arms though! Do you have a tutorial on seaming? Or can you recommend a good one, especially for smaller pieces? Thank you for all your inspiration!
In my mouse tutorial you can skip to the part where I share how I join smaller pieces: ruclips.net/video/klRYxSikuCs/видео.htmlsi=AoooifHww0PqLVGT 🐭🐭🐭
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thank you so much! I love all your videos!! 🤓
I think of myself as a decent crocheter but I want to be sure I am reading this amigurumi pattern correctly. On a row it will say to 5sc, inc, 2 x 7 sc 13
Hmmm, I'm not sure what 2 x 7 means in the pattern.
Funny I made some bunnies for my grandsons for Easter and the first one looked like something from Five Nights at Freddie's 😂
Elise do you have any recommendations for ball winders for yarn?I'm thinking of getting one,but I have no idea what to look for.I saw a few on amazon with good reviews but they are plastic and I wonder how long they would last.
Thank you for all your wonderful tutorials.I really enjoy your videos.I find them fun and interesting and always somehow pertinent to something I'm working on.
Thank you!! This is the ball winder I have: amzn.to/3GVXYgw It's actually mostly metal and is really sturdy. I also have this yarn swift for winding hanks of yarn: amzn.to/3UjFxFx Hope that helps!! ❤
@@EliseRoseCrochet thank you
Just realised I learn yarn under instead yarn over.
I've heard that from several people too!! It's a great thing to learn especially if you want to make amigurumi!! 🧶🧶🧶
Is there a video for the MIA doll I see on the shelf. I got the pattern and I have trouble with pain when YU too. The head came out so big compared to the body I had to back out 3 rows and still seems big.
I think Amigurumi is hard on your hands, I take frecuent breaks and regarding learning to crochet you can always come on RUclips and their are plenty of tutorials on how to learn the craft.
I agree, doing single crochet over and over again is hard on those joints. I like switching things up and making different things from time to time! ❤️❤️❤️
Deberías enseñar tus creaciones yo soy de chile y te sigo en Instagram no sé cómo hacerlos te lo agradecería .
¡Gracias! Puedes encontrar un tutorial para principiantes aquí: ruclips.net/video/ASzIh5SOo68/видео.html 💕
Really?? After all that we didn't even get to see a cameo of Pickle at the end?!! 😠
😂😂😂
He makes his appearance in other videos!! ❤️