Honestly, as long as you pick one and stick with it, most folks won't see the difference, so make yourself happy. Yarn under hurts me, so I'm definitely a yarn over gal~
I’m the same way. Every time I’ve tried yarn under the string will fall off while pulling it through or it just hurts my hand and wrist. I just do what makes the process more enjoyable and less painful
yeah my finished amigurumi are all loved, I've never used yarn under, i might try but if i do it's gonna be for a small one in case i can't keep up with that method for long
@@browneyez1559 It kind of depends! The typical chenille yarn many artists use as pictured here can be more expensive, however, budget worsted weight yarn works great and is my preferred yarn for amigurumi due to the large color selection. It is also easier to learn with due to it's better stitch definition. Let me break it down. Amigurumi uses considerably less yarn than most projects. I find that I can make most projects with one skein of super saver. That being said, amigurumi also has more initial costs. Making a tote, you'd buy yarn, a hook, and probably a needle. For amigurumi, you need yarn, a hook, a curved needle, fiberfill or some other stuffing, and usually safety eyes, though you can embroider eyes on or use buttons if you prefer. These items are relatively cheap, especially if you get a bulk variety pack of eyes to start and replace your favorite eye sizes as needed. I wouldn't suggest getting more than a 16 oz bag of fiberfill until you know if you like making them or not.
I absolutely love you holding up the two swatches with the statement "you can really tell the difference between these two" because no, I absolutely cannot lol 😂
it might be easier to tell with smaller yarn. YO creates segmented fabric where you can distinguish each stitche pretty easily, while YU looks like a consistent fabric all the way through. YO has bigger holes when stretched as well.
Haha, thanks for sharing. I always laugh at myself for the same mistake, although I was relieved for the discovery maybe a month into learning and certainly before any garments. It's probably easy to do learning online these days without someone experienced peaking over our shoulder once in a while.
A lot of it has to do with tension too. I’ve been crocheting for 20+ years and I’ve always yarned under, that’s just how I do it and it’s hard to not now. All of my projects always turn out they way they are intended so long as my tension is correct.
As a begginer you never imagine little changes like these would have such notable impact on the final product. I remember doing my stitches in slightly different ways when I first started and I couldn't understand why the whole thing came out so uneven lol
I tend to do yarn over, but I’ve watched a couple videos lately where they we’re doing yarn under. It’s my understanding that if you are working on an amigurumi project that yarn under is better because it creates those tight stitches filling in the fabric of the project better. It was good to see both done in one video. Thank you.
I didn't realize it made a difference until now. I've automatically been doing yarn under since I started for some reason, and didn't realize I was doing something different until I went to my library's crochet club. I'm learning new things everyday lol
Depending on how much tension you give your yarn as you form each stitch, you will also also see much smaller to no gaps between the fibers. I prefer yu/yo for amigurumi. Gives a cleaner look IMO. But both approaches are great. And depending on the design, yo/yo may yield options to help with additional things the crocheted is attempting. Perhaps you are attempting to weave other materials like fur, felt, or ribbons into your doll? Or as one commented stated, fighting with tighter stitches that yu/yo yields is painful for you? Both methods are going to give great final products. 😊
@@black.I0tussame. I always did yarn over, for the last 15 years as i never had the idea to change that routine. So this short is the first time i hear about this. And seeing the difference will absolutely make me change that as i never really loved those bulky rows. I think it would make plushies but honestly probably most of things i did so much more beautiful 🥲😅
See with chenille yarn like in the video, I can't see the difference at all but with just a cotton or acrylic yarn, the stitches look so much better with yarn under, imo
@@black.I0tusppl who dont crochet dont know the difference and will likely be happy with either simply bc its homemade. yarn over doesn’t necessarily look messy to me but they both look good.
@@black.I0tus If you have good tension with yarn over, it doesn't look messy at all. I use either one depending on the project I'm doing and what look I want for it, and I love the appearance of both.
I have an issue with too much tension on my yarn so yarn over works best for me! I usually have the same outcome as yarning under and I usually teach yarn over to people who have their yarn too tight because it can help combat that! But at the end of the day do what’s more comfortable for you ❤
Im still a beginner and my very 1st project i used WAY too much tension, so many holes :'( but im slowly starting to get better at controlling it, and its becoming looser now, maybe i will slowly switch to yarn under once its loose enough 😅
I have about 40 years crochet experience but only realized this month (December 2023) that yarn under made such a big difference. I actually like the yarn under method
I’ve been crocheting for 10 years, and I never knew about this! Honestly, I’m still struggling to see the difference in the techniques. But I see the difference in the results
I think, yarn under is best to use when making amigurumis like obviously it will make the amis smaller than those amis that's been made by YO and based on my own exp, it's tighter and looks neat.
For amigurumis I actually like to yarn over but stitch into the back loops only, I did it by accident once and liked the way it looked so I kept doing it lol
I learned yarn over was the general method when i started amigurumi and the pattern said to make sure i yarn under and i was like, wait a minute, I've been doing yarn under this whole time
Depends on your hands, joints (going as far as one’s shoulder). When it comes to amigurumi , the yarn under looks amazingly tidy! I’ve tried it and loved it. Also what you’ll make will turn out smaller. Good luck to whichever the way you crochet as long as you are happy and healthy ❤❤
I can tell that there is a difference right next to eachother but I never would have been able to articulate how its different. Its like things being almost a pefect color match but not quite.
I somehow ended up naturally doing yarn under with all my crochet projects and didn’t realize it until I saw a video about how to tighten up your amigurumi. I had been doing the X-stitch, yarn under the whole time! My yarn arts education has been a little wild lol
I learned how to crochet by yarn undering but one day I noticed that the tutorials I was using did over so I reworked my muscle memory to yarn over and just now In this video found out its ok 😭😭😭
Probably wouldn’t use it for a larger project but the definition in the stitches would look great in a plush or something like that! So I get where the amigrumi designers are coming from 😂
Your comparison is the first YO vs YU comparison I've seen where it's distinctly noticeable and honestly it may be the "reason" I haven't been able to figure out why my crochet projects don't look quite as polished as more professional crocheters. And here I thought it may be because I'm left handed 😆 Gonna try it out today, thanks!
There is actually yarn over-yarn under, yarn under-yarn over, both yarn under, and both yarn over. With the first two, while working a single crochet you start by yarning over/yarning under and vise versa.
Im so happy! we use the same yarn!! I've never seen a person who prefers to crochet using only cheneal yarn. I prefer this yarn slightly more than traditional 3 to 4 ply yarns! Thank YOU!!
I prefer yarn under for the light fabrics and yarn over for blanket yarn. I'm very new to crochet and I'm still learning the best practices for blanket yarn.
I'm still learning and it took me so long to learn there was a difference. I prefer yarn under because I like how amigurumi looks with it. But that doesn't mean I won't change it up once and awhile. As long as you're consistent it doesn't matter
I personally prefer yarn under but haven't been able to do it on my crochet plushie (and projects in general) as i feel that it puts a lot more strain on my wrists and elbows does this happen to any else 🧶
I think you’re right! It does feel like there is slight more wrist strain when doing the yarn under. Definitely something to take into consideration, thanks for sharing! 🥰
I like yarn under. For plushie yarns I don’t see a difference, but on non plush yarn I do see a difference and not having polyfil coming out is beautiful
I’ve found that I prefer just flipping my work inside out rather than yarning over in a different way, it’s flatter on the inside and more appealing to my eye.😅
I prefer yarn over but i sometimes i use under too! I just learned that way, so it kinda stuck! Everyone is different, my opinion is see whats best for u! Luv ur videos❤❤❤
@@LadyMissCoppertone I guess it does, I'm so use to doing it the one way that if I try to do it a different way it would take me slower to get projects done.
I never really understood the difference between the two, but the YU is much neater and nicer looking! I'm going to have to do this in the future! Thank you for the short and helpful vid!
I have always yarn under, as it's my go-to technique I've never had tension problems. I think if I yarn over now I would struggle. I found it doesn't really make a difference as long as the tension is ok. It only makes a difference with Tunisian crochet, that really does need yarn over to get the pattern right
Yarn under makes the amigurumi smaller, but makes the stitches tighter. Yarn over makes the project larger, but depending on the yarn used it leaves small gaps.
Both look great, and only someone who actually knows this stuff would know the difference, but them side-by-side to me under looks more plush, soft, and pillowy
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Honestly, as long as you pick one and stick with it, most folks won't see the difference, so make yourself happy. Yarn under hurts me, so I'm definitely a yarn over gal~
I’m the same way. Every time I’ve tried yarn under the string will fall off while pulling it through or it just hurts my hand and wrist. I just do what makes the process more enjoyable and less painful
yeah my finished amigurumi are all loved, I've never used yarn under, i might try but if i do it's gonna be for a small one in case i can't keep up with that method for long
@@RosenrotRtLiebchen87is doing amigurumi expensive?
@@ascheparker2340for me it’s the opposite, my brain just cannot comprehend yarn over! When i try my hand cramps and I’m losing yarn all the time lol
@@browneyez1559 It kind of depends! The typical chenille yarn many artists use as pictured here can be more expensive, however, budget worsted weight yarn works great and is my preferred yarn for amigurumi due to the large color selection. It is also easier to learn with due to it's better stitch definition. Let me break it down.
Amigurumi uses considerably less yarn than most projects. I find that I can make most projects with one skein of super saver. That being said, amigurumi also has more initial costs.
Making a tote, you'd buy yarn, a hook, and probably a needle. For amigurumi, you need yarn, a hook, a curved needle, fiberfill or some other stuffing, and usually safety eyes, though you can embroider eyes on or use buttons if you prefer.
These items are relatively cheap, especially if you get a bulk variety pack of eyes to start and replace your favorite eye sizes as needed. I wouldn't suggest getting more than a 16 oz bag of fiberfill until you know if you like making them or not.
I love that Im still learning new techniques with crochet! I never realized that yarn under could make a difference!
I love to yarn under for my amigurumi projects! (:
@@hooksandheelershow do you actually yarn under do you have a tutorial
Same
What’s amazing to me about crocheting that it is not affected by technology yet we are always learning about new techniques And stitches
I absolutely love you holding up the two swatches with the statement "you can really tell the difference between these two" because no, I absolutely cannot lol 😂
One definitely looks cleaner
I thought this same thing 😂
I’m struggling to see the difference myself. I do see how yarn under looks a bit tighter, but like … no real difference to me
Thanks cause same 😹😹
it might be easier to tell with smaller yarn. YO creates segmented fabric where you can distinguish each stitche pretty easily, while YU looks like a consistent fabric all the way through. YO has bigger holes when stretched as well.
I always yarned under when I first learned and it took me two years to figure out why all my garments were so stiff 😂
Haha, thanks for sharing. I always laugh at myself for the same mistake, although I was relieved for the discovery maybe a month into learning and certainly before any garments. It's probably easy to do learning online these days without someone experienced peaking over our shoulder once in a while.
A lot of it has to do with tension too. I’ve been crocheting for 20+ years and I’ve always yarned under, that’s just how I do it and it’s hard to not now. All of my projects always turn out they way they are intended so long as my tension is correct.
As a begginer you never imagine little changes like these would have such notable impact on the final product. I remember doing my stitches in slightly different ways when I first started and I couldn't understand why the whole thing came out so uneven lol
I personally prefer yarn over as it seems softer to me, especially making things for my kid.
Yarn over for me
I tend to do yarn over, but I’ve watched a couple videos lately where they we’re doing yarn under. It’s my understanding that if you are working on an amigurumi project that yarn under is better because it creates those tight stitches filling in the fabric of the project better. It was good to see both done in one video. Thank you.
I really appreciate you explaining this because I’ve been having a hard time figuring out the why!!🙏🏻❤️
.... its that why my stuff keeps looking weird i do then interchangeably
Same 😢
Yeah pick one and do that for the whole project.
I didn't realize it made a difference until now. I've automatically been doing yarn under since I started for some reason, and didn't realize I was doing something different until I went to my library's crochet club. I'm learning new things everyday lol
I have the habit of yarn over, but I like the effect displayed by yarn under.
Ditto!!!
Over
This explains so much. I didn’t know there was a difference 😅 now I get why my projects look odd.
I've just discovered why I could never make a consistent crochet pattern 😂❤
Depending on how much tension you give your yarn as you form each stitch, you will also also see much smaller to no gaps between the fibers. I prefer yu/yo for amigurumi. Gives a cleaner look IMO. But both approaches are great. And depending on the design, yo/yo may yield options to help with additional things the crocheted is attempting. Perhaps you are attempting to weave other materials like fur, felt, or ribbons into your doll? Or as one commented stated, fighting with tighter stitches that yu/yo yields is painful for you? Both methods are going to give great final products. 😊
I've crocheted for years and see such a small difference i wouldn't bother.
How so? I see yarn over plushies and I always think the stitches look so messy and bulky (compared to the smaller, more uniform look of yarn under)
@@black.I0tussame. I always did yarn over, for the last 15 years as i never had the idea to change that routine. So this short is the first time i hear about this. And seeing the difference will absolutely make me change that as i never really loved those bulky rows. I think it would make plushies but honestly probably most of things i did so much more beautiful 🥲😅
See with chenille yarn like in the video, I can't see the difference at all but with just a cotton or acrylic yarn, the stitches look so much better with yarn under, imo
@@black.I0tusppl who dont crochet dont know the difference and will likely be happy with either simply bc its homemade. yarn over doesn’t necessarily look messy to me but they both look good.
@@black.I0tus If you have good tension with yarn over, it doesn't look messy at all. I use either one depending on the project I'm doing and what look I want for it, and I love the appearance of both.
I have an issue with too much tension on my yarn so yarn over works best for me! I usually have the same outcome as yarning under and I usually teach yarn over to people who have their yarn too tight because it can help combat that! But at the end of the day do what’s more comfortable for you ❤
Im still a beginner and my very 1st project i used WAY too much tension, so many holes :'( but im slowly starting to get better at controlling it, and its becoming looser now, maybe i will slowly switch to yarn under once its loose enough 😅
I have used both I usually use the yarn over for normal crochet and yarn under for amigurumi
I love yarning under, it gives the amigurumi texture!
I love the yarn under stitch cause it's easier on my hands and I love making stuffed animals ❤
And rest
All I do is turn my projects inside out before coming them up 🤷♀️ same neater stitch without the effort
I switch constantly between the two! Now everything makes sense.
I have about 40 years crochet experience but only realized this month (December 2023) that yarn under made such a big difference. I actually like the yarn under method
I’ve been crocheting for 10 years, and I never knew about this! Honestly, I’m still struggling to see the difference in the techniques. But I see the difference in the results
i keep switching between them by accident
This is fun either way 😂❄️🧶
Ive never actually tried the yarn over method :0 both look pretty good imo
just realized i’ve always done yarn under since learning how to crochet. didnt know there was a difference!
This was so helpful! I was genuinely wondering yesterday why my stitches always looked different from tutorials.
Thank you 😄
I have personally never used yarn under but I'll have to try it for my next amigurumi project!
Yes! I’m curious to hear which you prefer when you try it! (:
I love learning more about crochet 🧶🖤
It only really seems to make a difference with smaller yarn. With acrylics it's more apparent than one creates x's and the other creates v's
Yeah, I think it's really hard to see the difference with the bulky yarn here
I think, yarn under is best to use when making amigurumis like obviously it will make the amis smaller than those amis that's been made by YO and based on my own exp, it's tighter and looks neat.
I've been crocheting for 50 years, and you just taught me something, young lady. I love to learn new stuff, so thank you very much.
This is a first time for me hearing about the yarn under method and I love it!!!
For amigurumis I actually like to yarn over but stitch into the back loops only, I did it by accident once and liked the way it looked so I kept doing it lol
I learned yarn over was the general method when i started amigurumi and the pattern said to make sure i yarn under and i was like, wait a minute, I've been doing yarn under this whole time
From the side you show, the yarn under stitches look smoother, therefore I’d say I prefer that.
I only did yarn under for amigurumi, yarn over for everything else.
I have only ever been doing yarn under lol 😂
I seen crochet projects that use a yarn over then yarn under pattern, the end result looks neat.
I have been crocheting over 35 yrs and teaching to others now first time i saw this method thank you 😊❤
Depends on your hands, joints (going as far as one’s shoulder). When it comes to amigurumi , the yarn under looks amazingly tidy! I’ve tried it and loved it. Also what you’ll make will turn out smaller.
Good luck to whichever the way you crochet as long as you are happy and healthy ❤❤
Yarn under now, love the cleaner look of under. So did not know that was a thing!! Thank you!
I didnt realize there was such a difference! I prefer the yarn under but have always done the yarn over. Tfs!!
I prefer yarn over but I make wearables. I've never tried amigurumi.
I personally like how it looks yarned over better.
personality i have no idea wich one i use 😅
I’ve always been a yarn over but I’m gonna have to try yarn under… it looks better. Thank you!!
I’ve been yarn under-ing on my beginners kit and and i was wondering why it looked so different from the beginner video! This was so so helpful!
I always fall back to yarn over 😊
When I do a single crochet I have a habit to yarn under then over on the same stitch 😂
i've always yarned under, it's so much easier, faster, it's a very fluid motion and the stitches look so good, neat and equal
I have always used yarn over. I have been thinking of trying under as I like the look.
I can tell that there is a difference right next to eachother but I never would have been able to articulate how its different. Its like things being almost a pefect color match but not quite.
That's pretty cool. I didn't know there'd be a difference in look
I somehow ended up naturally doing yarn under with all my crochet projects and didn’t realize it until I saw a video about how to tighten up your amigurumi. I had been doing the X-stitch, yarn under the whole time! My yarn arts education has been a little wild lol
I learned how to crochet by yarn undering but one day I noticed that the tutorials I was using did over so I reworked my muscle memory to yarn over and just now In this video found out its ok 😭😭😭
I learned yarn under when I started making amigurumi. It really makes a difference and finishing is so good.
I've always yarned over but I'll try yarn under!
Thanks for this demonstration! I've been asking this question all over the place 😂
Of course! I'm so happy I could help!! (:
Probably wouldn’t use it for a larger project but the definition in the stitches would look great in a plush or something like that! So I get where the amigrumi designers are coming from 😂
Your comparison is the first YO vs YU comparison I've seen where it's distinctly noticeable and honestly it may be the "reason" I haven't been able to figure out why my crochet projects don't look quite as polished as more professional crocheters. And here I thought it may be because I'm left handed 😆 Gonna try it out today, thanks!
There is actually yarn over-yarn under, yarn under-yarn over, both yarn under, and both yarn over. With the first two, while working a single crochet you start by yarning over/yarning under and vise versa.
Im so happy! we use the same yarn!! I've never seen a person who prefers to crochet using only cheneal yarn. I prefer this yarn slightly more than traditional 3 to 4 ply yarns! Thank YOU!!
Omg thanks so much for this info ahhh🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
I always do yarn under. I make a lot of Amigurumi, so it makes sense.
I prefer yarn under for the light fabrics and yarn over for blanket yarn. I'm very new to crochet and I'm still learning the best practices for blanket yarn.
I like both for different projects
yarn over!! but i’ll have to try this one ^_^
I like the look of under better, but I like how fast and efficient I can get with the classic over
I want to try and do a variation of both!
I use yarn over when doing normal crochet projects but yarn under always when doing Amigurumi
Oooh yarn under looks so much tidier!
I agree!! It completely changed my amigurumi projects (:
😮Now i know why mine and my sisters crochet looks different ❤ thank you!!🎉
Thank you so much for sharing this. I thought I was seeing a difference but wasn't sure 😀 I prefer the yarn under method
I love fluffy yarn like this
Isn't it so fun?!🤩
I'm still learning and it took me so long to learn there was a difference. I prefer yarn under because I like how amigurumi looks with it. But that doesn't mean I won't change it up once and awhile. As long as you're consistent it doesn't matter
I like to do Yarn Under then finish with Yarn Over for each stitch. It won't make it too stiff/small, but still remain the tidy X stitch look.
I personally prefer yarn under but haven't been able to do it on my crochet plushie (and projects in general) as i feel that it puts a lot more strain on my wrists and elbows does this happen to any else 🧶
I think you’re right! It does feel like there is slight more wrist strain when doing the yarn under. Definitely something to take into consideration, thanks for sharing! 🥰
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DEFINITELY! Yarn under hurts bad. Lol
I like yarn under. For plushie yarns I don’t see a difference, but on non plush yarn I do see a difference and not having polyfil coming out is beautiful
i always do yarn under! for me its more difficult to do yarn over. i always get compliments on how uniform my works are haha.
For me, I prefer a combo of those two. I yarn under first, and then I finish a stitch with a yarn over. 😊
You should do this with mediu eight yarn, you can see it a lot more 😂
i like to go under with amigurumi and over with regular crochet pieces like clothing, decorations etc
I’ve found that I prefer just flipping my work inside out rather than yarning over in a different way, it’s flatter on the inside and more appealing to my eye.😅
Honestly I naturally do a combination of both. If I think too much about it I forgot how to crochet.
Imma have to try this for myself and see if I like it
I prefer yarn over but i sometimes i use under too! I just learned that way, so it kinda stuck! Everyone is different, my opinion is see whats best for u!
Luv ur videos❤❤❤
Under is so pretty
Thank you, I’m going to make Spyro the Dragon, and I think yarn under will make a better scale look :3
I honestly never pay attention to how I do mine. Lol
I had no idea it made a difference 🤷♂️
@@LadyMissCoppertone I guess it does, I'm so use to doing it the one way that if I try to do it a different way it would take me slower to get projects done.
I never really understood the difference between the two, but the YU is much neater and nicer looking! I'm going to have to do this in the future! Thank you for the short and helpful vid!
I have always yarn under, as it's my go-to technique I've never had tension problems. I think if I yarn over now I would struggle. I found it doesn't really make a difference as long as the tension is ok. It only makes a difference with Tunisian crochet, that really does need yarn over to get the pattern right
Yarn under makes the amigurumi smaller, but makes the stitches tighter. Yarn over makes the project larger, but depending on the yarn used it leaves small gaps.
I do yarn under
Both look great, and only someone who actually knows this stuff would know the difference, but them side-by-side to me under looks more plush, soft, and pillowy
I've done yarn under since i started but didn't realize that's what i was doing until seeing this.
This is rly interesting thank you. Imma try this next time I crochet. ❤❤❤
I like yarn under for stuffies and stuff like that, but yarn over for garments
I’m a natural yarn under gurl, just feels right 🙂
Oooh! I didn't know there was such a difference! I'm gonna try yarn over, because I'm pretty sure my mom taught me yarn under.