Side note! In the UK, a single crochet is called a double crochet, and a double is called a triple. Make sure you know where your crochet patterns are from, to avoid confusion.

@Allie2000

Жыл бұрын

Thank you this confused me for a bit I was like my whole life is a lie--

@kiaradietze9836

Жыл бұрын

Is there a good way to tell the difference in patterns? I haven’t come across it yet but I would hate to get through an entire project and then be confused

@clarayangfei

Жыл бұрын

@@kiaradietze9836 I can sometimes tell with spelling in written patterns. Usually the pattern will say the colours somewhere, if there’s no u it’s American. If there is a u, it’s probably from the uk.

@graciefarnsworth165

Жыл бұрын

The uk one makes more sense to me because you end up with 2 loops on your hook for a single and 3 for a double

@phoebthepancake

Жыл бұрын

@@clarayangfei that is clever

Yarn under vs. yarn over is also valuable in the overall finished look.

@doublejayjay

19 күн бұрын

Can you explain what that means? I'm very new to crocheting and would love to learn ^^"

@sammythescrub5258

15 күн бұрын

@@doublejayjayif you look at crochet videos, yarn over is when the is brought around and behind the hook so you can pull through easily. yarn under is the opposite of this. you should be yarning over for most/all projects.

Thank you ^^ I want to learn how to crochet clothes and stuffed animals and this video helped me a lot with basic skills I need to know ❤️❤️

@themaryjay

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad!!! Best of luck to your crochet journey! :)

@Flowermoon911

Жыл бұрын

@@themaryjay your work is amazing can you tell how did learn basics crochet or do a video explain how to start that's will be such wonderful jest from you 🌟✨✨

@Auggie-

Жыл бұрын

I also want to learn crocheting one day! I know nothing about it but am willing to learn everything and will trust the process whenever i decide to start 💖

@sundaystorms5171

Ай бұрын

@@Auggie-haha trust me u will cry once at least

@Lover_swiftie_gurl

10 сағат бұрын

@@themaryjayI can only make a line when I crochet and I can’t make a second row on top of it can you make a video on how to

To any beginner to amigurumi: the plushy will come out much better when using a hook that is one or two sizes smaller than the recommended hook on the yarn label, I usually use a hook that is one size smaller

@marshmallow4646

Жыл бұрын

I've noticed that too

@hotpinkthread

8 ай бұрын

Agreed. This hook in this video is way too big.

@hotpinkthread

8 ай бұрын

@@gamespc-zi6zo I am a highly skilled crocheter, not a beginner, and I use mostly plush yarn and make mostly amigurumi. It looks to me like the hook she is using is a 10mm, which would be the hook that the yarn package would call for, for making blankets or other items. And yes, as you stated, a 7mm would be a better choice for amigurumi with blanket yarn. If someone is going to make teaching videos, they should be accepting of critics, when they are teaching incorrectly. 💕

@kathytincler2446

3 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! I'm struggling with amigurumi and the 2-3 size smaller hook. I thought I was going to give up my dream of making tons of plushies! I will try the 1 hook smaller (not to mention reeeally struggling with finding sts even on the 2nd round.)...just thought I'm incapable, tutorials make it look like a breeze!

@candygram4435

25 күн бұрын

I use 2 sizes smaller because I’m a loose crocheter

I just learned how to crochet and I can’t stop 😝 it’s so addicting lol ! My daughter now has 4 jumbo whales 2 half sized dinosaurs and I’m currently working on a bunny 😂 hopefully someday I’ll be talented enough to make up my own patterns like you 🙌🏼☺️

@amreenshaju8038

7 ай бұрын

I need motivation 😭 how long did it take you to learn?

@GlimmerXxplays

3 ай бұрын

Gurl same I learned A week ago and I can't stop I just made a giant elephant plush

@Muluue

Ай бұрын

@@amreenshaju8038did you ever learn ?I’m trying to now😭

honestly ive been trying to crochet for a while and i thought i was bad at it but this video helped me realize i at least have the basic skills so thank you

For anyone just now starting crochet learn how to invisible decrease! It's really easy and will change your life

The magic circle scares me. I've tried it before and it didn't work, but your method seems a lot better than the one I saw before

There’s an alternative to the magic ring, where you chain 2 then single crochet x number of times in the first stitch. It’s easier but sometimes you end up with a hole in the middle.

@Ava-cq1zi

Жыл бұрын

This is how I do it with all mine because I cannot for the life of me, ever get a magic ring to work. Been crocheting for over a decade. I gave up. If there’s a hole I usually just take a yarn needle and close it up with some extra yarn

@Viki-ge2ux

Жыл бұрын

There are downs to both of the mr versions the problem with doing it how Mary did it is sometimes the yarn gets stuck and the mr breaks soooooo

@Ava-cq1zi

Жыл бұрын

@@Viki-ge2ux that’s always my issue. It gets stuck. So I just do the other method and close up any spaces if there are any. Usually there isn’t if I picked my yarn and hook properly

@jayvee1387

7 ай бұрын

I've been crocheting for 15+ years and i STILL have to look up how to do a magic circle 😅 That's the method i usually use to substitute for it 😁

Also if you can’t figure out the magic circle, you can chain two and work your first row in the first chain. Great tips though! I could never figure out the magic circle so I improvised 😅

@K3yb0ardsma2hd03zart

Ай бұрын

Someone reply so I remember to come back to this so I know how to make a magic circle

@bubbletea6320

12 күн бұрын

here u go​@@K3yb0ardsma2hd03zart

@Alyssa-bi7pe

5 сағат бұрын

@@K3yb0ardsma2hd03zarthello this is your reminder

Another important skill you need to know to be able to make amigurumis. You can sometime get away with this with making wearables depending on the pattern because some is no-sew but basically YOU HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO SEW. This is very crucial and you'll need about basic-average skill in this to be able to really make amazing projects.

Could you do a quick video on how to sew the different parts on the main body? I always mess that part up lol

I have been crotcheting for a year and I never knew how to probably decrease thanks

I just did my first one of these thanks to your turtle tutorial! I love him

@themaryjay

Жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Thank you so much for using my tutorial!

You can use a slip knot instead of a magic ring. Don't tighten the slip knot all the way, leave a bigger opening. You can work into the ring you have from keeping the slip knot loose, make as many stitches as you need, just like with magic ring and then pull the yarn tail to tighten up the stitches.

I crochet a lot, particularly stuffed animals and i used to know how to make the magic ring. But I don't anymore. So to those who can't you can also do two chains, go back into the first chain and put as many stitches as you need into the first. It's simple but be careful. It can cause a hole at the top of your project though

also for the magic circle if you're like me and you can't make your fingers do that weird crossing thing for the life of you, wooble's youtube has a different approach that involves twisting the yarn on the hook rather than messing with the x magic circle method

A tip for people struggling with magic rings! You can make a normal loop, chain 2, and use the first loop as your magic ring. It's basically the same

What is this yarn called?

Hi intermediate chrocheter here you can also chain a few and slip stuch them onto a circle and start the first round in that instead of a magic ring since some types of yarn wont work with a magic ring

What also really helped me was starting off with crotchet kits! It gave detailed instructions on even the basics which helped me build a good foundation for the future!

I've been crocheting for years and I love it I've had many people ask me if I sell my stuff I never thought about it until I saw your videos. Your stuffed animals are so cute

I am just starting to learn how to crochet these. My question is what type of yarn do you like to use for yours?

GENDER FLUID BALL! Sorry I'm gender fluid and love your channel, so seeing that you made something with the flag made me really happy.

@buttersweet4992

Жыл бұрын

Omg tbh same I'm genderfluid and I was so excited to see this I was like I NEEEEEEED IT!!!

Perfect🎉❤

Also, Clover Amour hooks are the BEST for making amigurumi😉

I've started crocheting again and this really help with starting to make stuffed animals

Also you can just skip the magic circle by chaining 2 and making a ring by putting your sc's in the first chain. Really saved my ass because I've never been able to do a magic circle and my plushies look amazing!

i usually skip stitches when trying to decrease because i couldnt bother watching a tutorial and just said whatever EDIT: holy crap i made this comment one year ago. im so much farther in my crochet journey, what was i thinking

@mooncake0275

4 ай бұрын

Haha i also just skipped stitches when i was decreasing until i saw this videos xD Congrats for progressing with crocheting! ^^

I would love this video in a slowed down version! Your explanation is amazing! I just personally learn by rewatching videos that are slowed down, I take a while lol

Thank you so much for the explanation.

If you're having trouble with the magic circle you can so a slipknot instead is a lot easier and I've used it for every animal I made

For magic ring i dont do that I do: 1,crochet 3-4 chains 2,connect to make a circle 3,make your stitches I hope this helped cuz it hellped me

@pringles4368

Жыл бұрын

That is a different version of the magic ring, however the one she shows in the video allows you to tighten the hole left behind

@Randomvideos-3698

Жыл бұрын

@@pringles4368 yeah but the way i was writing was easier for i get confused with them type cuz the thread get stuck or it looks weird

@oscara8454

Жыл бұрын

Does it close all the way?

@Randomvideos-3698

Жыл бұрын

@@oscara8454 its does then u just connect plus it works the same i used this way for like 2 years

You should use a smaller hook than the recommended size and tight tension for amigurumi also. With this type of blanket yarn, I use a 7mm hook, maybe an 8 at most.

Thank you so much❤🙏🏾🥹

I’m actually crocheting while watching this, recently I have gotten into making toys and it’s so fun, I like making dolls and plushies, even though I have been crocheting for so long this was still very helpful, thank you.

I can't even do a good chain but I want to do this so badlyyy

I recommend the woobles if you have an electronic

Thanks for letting me know

Tysm for this vid 😊 helped so much! :D

I’ve been searching for days , so thank you for this!❤❤

Omg thank you, this is totally going to help me out in the future

I got a crochet kit for christmas and I’m really excited to make stuffed animals for me and my friends!

Thank you! Me an my sis are getting into crochet and she wants to make plushies! This will help a lot!!

to this day i'm still not great at the magic ring despite doing it so much. 😂 i always kinda awkwardly go about it until it seems right, i'm envious of people who can do it so effortlessly!

ty for this, if i get yarn and crochet stuff this will help me a lot so ty for this

lol finally seeing another crocheter who holds the yarn the same way as i do

Thank you for sharing

I know how to crochet, but the hardest skill for me is actually finding a store that sells plush yarn in my vicinity😂

that bee at the start is so cute omg

Omg thank you so much for telling a easy way to start of the plushie I have a really hard time figuring a way to start off thank you so much your a life saver

i'm actually using this yarn rn lol

Thank you!! I really want to start crocheting but I didn’t know where to start 😅

I know all of these bc we learned that in school but still helpful

Thx this really helped!!💗

Hey! I knew all of these (-The magic circle) 2 days in! I can make plushies without needing to know the magic circle,I've made 3 octopus and 2 ducks

I struggle with the magic ring, when I go to increase after adding my single crochets I can never get my hook through both loops or find both loops. Once I get past the increases I find both my loops easily, but my magic ring always looks wonky because of it.

I love to know how to make them ❤️

WAS THAT A GENDER-FLUID FROG BY ANY CHANCE CUZ THATS SO FRICKIN CUTE

Ya... im going to be saving/downloading this video 😂😅

Do you do full tutorials? I'd love to know how to make one of those bees. They're so cute!

@themaryjay

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I have full tutorials on my channel (regular KZread not shorts)

just watched this to make sure i actually knew what i was doing- thankfully i do haha

I want to start getting into this! What size yarn and hook do you think is the most beginner friendly for this type of thing?

@ratling2595

Ай бұрын

maybe try a beginner yarn that seems more like paracord than yarn and just use the hook size that it recommends on the yarn. plushie yarn is more difficult for beginners to see the stitches and regular yarn can fray if you accidentally push through it with the hook

The most difficult thing I found years ago was stuffing sewing them correctly. You can make beautiful pieces look awful with bad stuffing and sewing.

Broooooo! I’ve been watching soooooo many videos and yours explained everything the best way! Thank you so much!!! 🥹🥹🥹

The magic ring is an absolute bitch, however I've only been crocheting for like a week

Thanks!

I lost you after magic circle and I've watched this like 10 times. I really am not cut out for crocheting 😭😭😂😂

@themaryjay

Жыл бұрын

Wait, are you just watching this video?? Because this isn't really a tutorial but an fyi so that would make sense! Here's the video with the actual tutorials on how to do these five skills: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jKFqzraukpOfnLA.html and if you need more help with the magic circle, here's a slow magic circle tutorial kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoSb2KiHise0msY.html

good to know! thank you!

Fantastic video!! Seriously.. how did you fit all of that into a short??

GENDER FLUID BEEE

They're SO cute

Hey I’m thinking of ordering! When is your next release 😊❤

ooohhh i just learned it from a video of octopus Amigurumi (its my first plushie project),

I wish i can do it❤

Things you need to know for crochet amigurumi 1.magic ring (or circle) 2.single crochet (double in uk) 3.increase 4.decrease 5. Stiching in one loop 6.changing yarns 7.fasten off 8.conecting parts 9.slip stich 10.chain 11.using 2 sizes smaller hook than yarn 12.Have a row counter That's it! Happy crocheting!🎉❤ 🎉🎉

I know how to start a magic circle but i dont know how to make it into an actual circle. 😭 i only really know how to do a chain aswell unfortunately 😰 although its only my first day doing crochet

@ratling2595

Ай бұрын

you have to single crochet to be able to finish it but it's a skill that's also helpful for creating something off of a chain

I made some stuff like this but with rainbow loom bands

hi! I'm a beginner when it comes to making crochet stuffed animals or amigurumi, one thing i want to know is how do you apply the safety eyes? if that's what they're called, anyway how do i put them on my stuffed animal??

Ty I I was wondering what a decrease was

200th comment this literally means nothing idk why I did it 💀 anyway how are you guys

Hi, what yarn are you using? I'm using Milk cotton and it frays a lot ☹️ Yours seems so easy to crochet

Hello, i had a question what number do u use for that hook tool thing. Thank you and btw i love the bee u made

Hi, could you do a tutorial on how to do 6sc in a mr please

Where do You Get the yarn? Like the thicc yarn You use in your chochet stuffed animals?

You also should have basic sewing skills 😊

I just want to make a sphere with eyes

Where do you get that yarn?🤩

Could you do a more detailed/slower tutorial on the magic ring? I’ve been crocheting for about 2 years and still don’t understand it

@themaryjay

Жыл бұрын

I have a super slow detailed tutorial on my main channel kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoSb2KiHise0msY.html

I can’t chrochet with small wool? Any tips! Please-

What kind of yarn are you using? ☺️

U know, u can use chain stitch too

what kind off wool is this that people use for the stuffies? also where so I get the eyes?

Can you make a purple turtle 🍇

This is maybe gonna sound dumb stupid, but with plushies, do you slip stitch and chain 1 every new row or just keep going? Mine always looks different no matter what j do

@themaryjay

7 ай бұрын

I personally do not and just keep going if I’m working in a circle, which most amigurumi is done in :) hope this helps!

Ok so yes magic ring is important, but you can chain 2 and work your stitches into the 2nd chain from your hook and it's the same thing. I have problems with making a magic ring and I swear by this method. I got it in a video by All From Jade.

Magic ring isnt a must, just chain, join the ends, and do the sticthes you would in the magic ring, through the hole in the middle.

Where did you get your yarn…I can’t find the right brands

I have a couple of question sorry if it seems like I'm bombarding u lol 🫶🏻 What animal/type of plus his would you recommend as the first one I make? What is a good place to buy the wool/hook? And lastly what size wool and hook do you use? Sorry for that 🫶🏻✨

Where do you get your wool I have been looking everywhere