Micro Crochet is Easier Than You Think

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Whether you're a crochet beginner or an experienced yarn enthusiast, these 5 essential expert tips will set you on the path to micro crochet success. Watch the full video for 2 game-changing BONUS tips - you won't want to miss those!
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Here's a quick rundown:
00:00 Intro to micro crochet
00:25 Master the basics of crochet first.
00:49 Gradually work your way down to smaller hooks.
01:08 Opt for light, easy-to-see colors
01:25 Start with familiar patterns to build your confidence.
01:38 Proper lighting is the key to success.
02:14 Bonus tip # 1
02:39 Bonus tip # 2
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  • @missxade
    @missxade7 ай бұрын

    Ready to test your micro crochet skills? ✨ Dive into this quick and beginner-friendly project: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYVpqbOBnNbSqrA.html It's the perfect way to hone your micro crocheting techniques!

  • @soft_threads

    @soft_threads

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing those tips for micro crochet as I really want to try amigurumi in micro version but I don’t know what type of yarn to use if you can make a video on that too it would really helpful thank you

  • @TychoKingdom
    @TychoKingdom8 ай бұрын

    No please dont get me into micro crochet. Ill never finish the queen sized throw ill convince myself into making.

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    You could always start with the pixie-sized one... 😄

  • @missamericanpie1

    @missamericanpie1

    6 ай бұрын

    Are you me?!?!

  • @tiffaniredford5077

    @tiffaniredford5077

    6 ай бұрын

    Omg SAME

  • @melissaleeuw2731

    @melissaleeuw2731

    2 ай бұрын

    I just started 😂

  • @lorenstribling6096
    @lorenstribling60967 ай бұрын

    I am 69 and have crocheted since I was 10. I usually use a #10 bedspread thread for small items like the doll clothes I made for my granddaughter. I have several steel hooks from my grandmother that I still use. The most unusual thing I have ever seen was when I as a teenager. It was a tiny chain made from human hair to be attached to a man's pocket watch given by his true love. The smallest hook I have is a size 14 steel hook.

  • @crochet_cuties1

    @crochet_cuties1

    7 ай бұрын

    Wow that's impressive 👏 ❤

  • @PalaszewskiFamily

    @PalaszewskiFamily

    7 ай бұрын

    This is a beautiful piece of history and culture, thanks for sharing!

  • @omaeve

    @omaeve

    7 ай бұрын

    Also, you can practice with the number 10 cotton thread and make a little bedspread doilies or any other full-size lace pattern in white

  • @MsGlamAngel

    @MsGlamAngel

    5 ай бұрын

    GOLDEN AGE.

  • @marysharp6366
    @marysharp63668 ай бұрын

    I have been micro crocheting for years (I am 89 years old) so I am an hold hand at this type of crocheting

  • @tishgrier
    @tishgrier8 ай бұрын

    First thing I thought when I considered micro crochet was "im gonna need a magnifier." And,sure enough 😊 Thanks.

  • @caraamethyst6956
    @caraamethyst69569 ай бұрын

    Wow, I got so lucky that this week is my first week discovering and attempting micro and you’ve just started pumping out full length videos 💪🏻

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    9 ай бұрын

    Good luck with micrro and happy crocheting 💪

  • @cynthiapaxton8343

    @cynthiapaxton8343

    8 ай бұрын

    Me too my 1st week too Isn't it the cutest ever???

  • @cynthiapaxton8343

    @cynthiapaxton8343

    8 ай бұрын

    I've got all including magnifying light. Ready set crochet!!!!

  • @nancyhammons3594
    @nancyhammons35947 ай бұрын

    My mom used to crochet with sewing threat to make blankets for doll houses. I did it when I was in the military, when I would get home and really upset or angry about something at work I would sit down with a hook and thread, you can't crochet something that small and be angry.

  • @siminamilano6029
    @siminamilano60298 ай бұрын

    I started crocheting with very intricate doilies, so this is fantastic. I already mastered the tiny hook.👍

  • @jordanas3750
    @jordanas37508 ай бұрын

    I too have been doing what you're terming microcrochet since I was 5 years old. So almost a 1/2 a century. I have some disagreements dark colors. Only become a problem when you don't have light But not light in the form you're referring to underlight. If you put the light underneath your project you can see through, you can see all the holes. It is easier, but let's be honest here. Even easier is knowing your pattern and feeling it. I don't need an underlight when I'm working with black now. Because I know how it works and I can feel it. Your silicone covers don't allow you to feel it.. And a proper crochet person is someone who has learned the callouses of youth and practice. The more you crochet the more callous you have and thus no pain. I'm a fiber artist that has worked on everything from 42 Count linen to size 16 to 18 needles in crochet.

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your valuable experience and insight into working with dark colors - it's a great tip to use backlight. I totally agree that understanding the pattern and developing that tactile sense is an important part of crocheting, but I wouldn't expect that of a beginner. It's one of those skills that comes with practice. Crochet is a beautiful art with room for different techniques and styles and I respect the various ways people approach it. However, in my opinion, what defines a "proper crochet person" varies greatly, and it's not just determined by the presence of calluses. I, for example, still haven't developed them after almost two decades of daily crocheting and/or knitting sessions. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with my great love of hand creams.

  • @adriennedunne1748
    @adriennedunne17487 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this. Will try out micro crochet using your tips. The one thing I made was a pair of pale blue/ yellow centred daisy earrings. They turned out about an inch and a half in diameter. My plan was to go smaller in hook size with a single thread from an embroidery shein. I'll see how it goes.

  • @soniatriana9091
    @soniatriana90918 ай бұрын

    Wow! What an impressive well thought out video guide!! I’ve never thought of doing micro crocheting but I think your suggestion are fantastic for anyone who truly wants to attempt it!!

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @rozwalters5812
    @rozwalters58127 ай бұрын

    I wish I had been able to buy those finger protectors when I wrote my book on 1/12th scale crochet. Although since the discovery of Clover Soft Touch hooks I have found they are not quite so sharp on the fingers as the very ancient hooks I used at the time. Although I have sizes 0.04mm and 0.05mm I couldn't use those as they were difficult, if not impossible to find. Clover now sell 0.05, which is better than having only 0.06mm. Sadly I can no longer crochet small pieces due to a hand injury, although I may try again eventually.

  • @heathercontois4501
    @heathercontois45013 ай бұрын

    The lighting tip--I have found that because of the time of day, it's very good lamps that help. Because I choose good light I haven't had a problem with the dark colors, but since I do prefer to work with the rainbow, I don't use them a lot.

  • @rommycianci8326
    @rommycianci83267 ай бұрын

    I've been collecting 1:12 scale miniatures for a dollhouse I'm planning sp this is perfect because I do want to create miniature afghans, pillows and rugs

  • @maryzylema9699
    @maryzylema96998 ай бұрын

    That is so amazing ! I definitely want to give this a try .😊😍

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    Go for it!

  • @mariapaezveliz1179
    @mariapaezveliz11797 ай бұрын

    Estoy encantada gracias mostrar esta preciosa forma de teje no lo conocía primera vez que lo veo estoy feliz bendiciones

  • @DJ-nh6wq
    @DJ-nh6wq8 ай бұрын

    Awesome! I’ve been doing mini crochet for a few years now. Mostly just Amigurumi. Have been looking for someone who does this on KZread for a while now. I subscribed and will now catch up on your videos.

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    Welcome to my tiny corner of KZread ❤

  • @DJ-nh6wq

    @DJ-nh6wq

    8 ай бұрын

    @@missxade so happy to be here for the journey🧵

  • @reedificandoasmuralhasoficial

    @reedificandoasmuralhasoficial

    3 ай бұрын

    Qual é a linha que você usa para fazer microcrochet? Grata. 😊

  • @jessewade4557
    @jessewade45578 ай бұрын

    I am obsessed!!! Thank you for the video

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome ❤️

  • @debbiewetzel7154
    @debbiewetzel71547 ай бұрын

    I look forward to more of your tutorials and new projects.

  • @mariasoledadveratorres1489
    @mariasoledadveratorres14897 ай бұрын

    Comence a tejer crochet hace muy poco tiempo , y comencé con hilo de bordar y número 0.5 , recién hice un tapado con lana y numero 5 , me encantan los dos tejidos .

  • @yeseulchoi6962
    @yeseulchoi69624 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your tips!! I always want to do the micro crochet for my tiny dolls. Now I knew how to start!! ❤

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    4 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @Victoria28057
    @Victoria28057Ай бұрын

    First of all, you're awesome!!!😱🤗 Everything you showed us is fo cute! Im working myself there. The smallest im using is a #3. Thank you for the tips and the encouragement❤

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! And happy crocheting ❤️

  • @qltygrl3187
    @qltygrl31877 ай бұрын

    That is truly amazing!

  • @yolandaperkins6291
    @yolandaperkins62918 ай бұрын

    OhMyGosh that is super bitty crochet 🤯 Those granny squares would make a fantastic afghan for Barbie and fairies 🤗

  • @fishsticks126
    @fishsticks1267 ай бұрын

    Wow, I never thought of using a tiny hook!! I will try it, I think I will start by doing a granny square! Wish me luck xxx

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    7 ай бұрын

    Good luck and have fun!

  • @miniatureaddictionclub
    @miniatureaddictionclub3 ай бұрын

    Your work is exquisite! I have always wanted to learn how to make miniature crochet but It just bamboozles me 😂

  • @olivewoo522
    @olivewoo5225 ай бұрын

    The silicone protectors are perfect for hot gluing. Mr. Pen 😉

  • @aspencorner2654
    @aspencorner26549 ай бұрын

    Excellent! Thanks so much!

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @cobwebsandcatnip
    @cobwebsandcatnip7 ай бұрын

    This is just what I have been looking for. I have a dolls house to decorate

  • @csnzoto1639
    @csnzoto16397 ай бұрын

    Muy interesante 👍, gracias 👍

  • @JaneLuciaPereira
    @JaneLuciaPereira4 күн бұрын

    Que lindos!!!😍👏👏👏👏

  • @WynnJ.
    @WynnJ.9 ай бұрын

    This is truly amazing. Your tips are greatly appreciated. I hope you can also share the type and size of threads, as well as the hook sizes. ❤

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! I'm working on a video about my tools & materials, it should go live in 2-3 weeks

  • @WynnJ.

    @WynnJ.

    9 ай бұрын

    @@missxade That's great! I am excited for it. 🤸

  • @witchywoman4139

    @witchywoman4139

    9 ай бұрын

    @@missxade Awesome, looking forward to it!

  • @sharonlalli1414

    @sharonlalli1414

    7 ай бұрын

    This is the question I was going to inquire about.

  • @kathybray7156
    @kathybray71568 ай бұрын

    Micro crochettips thankyou❤

  • @skatpak2967
    @skatpak29679 ай бұрын

    thank you so much for the tips..im just starting this journey and its so tiny!! i need those protectors for sure lol id love to find those threads you showed as well..and ill need a dang magnifier as well..lol so not easy to see but fun!! thanks again take care : )

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    9 ай бұрын

    Good luck and welcome to the tiny crochet world! You can find a link to the threads I'm using in the video description

  • @pozelenore880

    @pozelenore880

    7 ай бұрын

    try to get real glass magn, the acrylic is not good

  • @sharonlalli1414

    @sharonlalli1414

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@pozelenore880good to know.

  • @witchywoman4139
    @witchywoman41399 ай бұрын

    Awesome tips, thanks for sharing!

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @ittahadadiba1148
    @ittahadadiba11488 ай бұрын

    I really Liked your tutorial..... It just I'm curving for more.. Like, the tutorial of mini pillows

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    Mini pillows already are on my to-do list so stay tuned!

  • @emingenc8732
    @emingenc87327 ай бұрын

    Bu cok zor birsey. Sabir ve emek istiyor. Tebrik ederim.

  • @mariadelcarmena5881
    @mariadelcarmena58817 ай бұрын

    Dónde sé puede adquirir los crochets milímetricos Los accesorios para los dedos. Gracias

  • @kathybray7156
    @kathybray71568 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing❤😂

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @lilashephard8225
    @lilashephard82258 ай бұрын

    Not ready yet... but wow I'm thinking how long would it take to make a t- shirt? It would look amazing!

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    Probably a LOT of time, but I agree - it would be stunning!

  • @roseannecarratkinson4271
    @roseannecarratkinson42712 ай бұрын

    Do you have a tutorial showing how to join the rows of the afghan blanket?

  • @licedmendez6654
    @licedmendez6654Күн бұрын

    Omg to begin with I’m already obsessed with just about anything mini’s … thank you for the tutorial. What do you suggest on finding the thread ?

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    12 сағат бұрын

    Glad you like it 😊 A detailed video on threads is coming soon! When it comes to threads, you can start with any regular sewing thread you have at home. My go-to combination is a 50wt thread and a 0.4mm hook.

  • @HobbiesAndCraft
    @HobbiesAndCraft6 ай бұрын

    Micro crochet hook size I can use 0.6 or I need to use smaller

  • @mariadanay1646
    @mariadanay1646Ай бұрын

    Absalutly love!! What's the name of the granny square pattern you used?

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    Ай бұрын

    for which project exactly? most of the items in the video are based on a classic granny square

  • @elisatorrez1182
    @elisatorrez11827 ай бұрын

    Bello!! Con qué hilo lo haces? Parece hilo p coser. Ely,ciudad de Santa María de Punilla, Córdoba,República Argentina.

  • @reedificandoasmuralhasoficial
    @reedificandoasmuralhasoficial3 ай бұрын

    Eu já faço microcrochet a um bom tempo. O que gostaria de saber qual a linha você usa. Tenho usado linha de pesponto, que acho um pouco grossa. E linha de bordar em meada, que é fina demais e tenho de usar 2 fios. Vejo muitas usarem um tipo de linha que não conheço e não consigo identificar. Afinal, que linha é essa que vcs usam? Mesmo que só tenha importada gostaria de comprar. Grata.

  • @veroniquecastel9582
    @veroniquecastel95828 ай бұрын

    What is this sorcery! 🤩 amazing!!

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    ✨The Secret Crochet Magic: Level 12 ✨ 😉

  • @veroniquecastel9582

    @veroniquecastel9582

    Сағат бұрын

    I wanna try micro now! I started regular crochet in Oct 2023. Am I ready to attempt this sorcery? 😂

  • @veronicasiawninghua2435
    @veronicasiawninghua24357 ай бұрын

    May I know what is the thread use to crochet mini crochet?

  • @y.s320
    @y.s3207 ай бұрын

    OMG!!!

  • @fredad.9060
    @fredad.9060Ай бұрын

    Lovely. What do you use these projects for? They are so pretty.

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much - I use them mostly for dollhouse decorating, but microcrochet is also an amazing medium for making jewelry or tiny amigurumi, just to name a few.

  • @cranberry420
    @cranberry4204 ай бұрын

    I can crochet small (1mm) but I just can't seem to handle anything smaller than that! Especially not in the beginning! The start is sooo hard in microcrochet!

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, it is. It does get a bit easier with practice, though.

  • @umimop
    @umimop8 ай бұрын

    Can you, please, give me some pointers on thread usage? Like, how much thread do you need for some classic motifs and stitches? How long a spool lasts? Also should I use embroidery thread or sewing thread, if I want to upgrade my micro crochet skills from working with thin yarn (like Iris) and 1.0 mm hook to a 0.5 mm hook and even thinner material? Tbf, I probably should get a 0.7 mm hook first, before jumping straight to 0.5 mm one, but atm shopping is not an option due to health reasons, so I'm trying to work with what is already available at home.

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    I'm working on a video on this very topic, but here are a few options for you when it comes to thread+hook combinations: - If you want to use a 0.5mm, you can use virtually any regular sewing thread (50wt) you have at home, or work with one strand of embroidery floss. I started micro crocheting with a cheap polyester thread I already had at home. - For the 0.7mm hook, I'd use something thicker like Gutermann Top Stitching thread or 1-2 strands of embroidery floss. Another option would be to use two strands of regular sewing thread. I haven't crocheted much with embroidery floss, but I've seen people get really nice results. I personally find the smooth finish of sewing threads easier to work with at such a tiny scale. When it comes to thread usage, it really depends on the size of the spool and what you're making, but it's generally a very inexpensive hobby. I never really calculated how many squares I could make with one spool, but a tiny granny square (3-4 rounds) will barely make a dent in a 100m spool of regular sewing thread. Of course, if you plan to make larger projects, like miniature solid color blankets, you may need more thread. In that case I'd get two 100m spools, to be on the safe side.

  • @umimop

    @umimop

    8 ай бұрын

    @@missxade thank you so much for the input! I'll be looking forward to your new videos

  • @greenapple9477
    @greenapple94778 ай бұрын

    Aww, everything's doll sized! 🥺

  • @Lady_dromeda
    @Lady_dromeda8 ай бұрын

    I need a magnifying glass to be able to do micro crochet, I have bad eyesight kinda, and I want to try a bit of this

  • @MayaAlcazar
    @MayaAlcazar3 ай бұрын

    What a sharp eyesight.

  • @blackaliss9488
    @blackaliss94888 ай бұрын

    I did this while I was still at school some 40 years ago. I never knew there is actually a name for this

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    I know that crocheting with thread has been around for centuries, and as a non-native English speaker, I just assumed it had always been called that. 🙂 I don't know when the term was coined, but it was around when I started working with thread over 5 years ago.

  • @DJ-nh6wq

    @DJ-nh6wq

    8 ай бұрын

    I think back in the day they called it “fillet crochet” ; but don’t quote me, I’ve just seen patterns using that term.

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    @@DJ-nh6wq I got really curious about what it's been called over the decades. I did a quick google search and apparently what is now called "micro crochet" (tiny hooks + thread) was just regular crochet in the early 19th century, and the crochet we know today (full garments, thicker yarn, and bigger hooks) became more popularized in the 20th century. I feel like trying some 19th century patterns to test my skills.

  • @DJ-nh6wq

    @DJ-nh6wq

    8 ай бұрын

    @@missxade That makes sense considering the woolen things were typically knitted. Hence yarn being called Wool back then as well as still in some places. I would love to see you create some 19th Century Patterns! I love crocheting with thread of varying weights and all the possibilities.

  • @malieshaojie502

    @malieshaojie502

    7 ай бұрын

    For fun look up Irish crochet lace, it uses similar techniques!

  • @beritblackie3168
    @beritblackie31684 ай бұрын

    PLEASE PLEASE tell me where I can buy a size .4 crochet hook in the UK?? 🌸🌸

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    4 ай бұрын

    Not sure about the UK specifically (I’m based in Germany), but I'd check Etsy, eBay or Amazon. Some online haberdashery shops might also have them.

  • @beritblackie3168

    @beritblackie3168

    4 ай бұрын

    @@missxade found one on Etsy! Many thanks 💝

  • @Kimella777
    @Kimella7779 ай бұрын

    ❤😊cool

  • @MidniteSpectre
    @MidniteSpectre8 ай бұрын

    The first yarn my dumb*ss tried to crochet was a 3ply monaco cotton thread. Definitely not for beginners, do not recommend. I started using 8ply milk cotton yarn and it was so fun. But everý now amd then, I would go back to that 3ply yarn cause I like how clear and detailed the stitches are when using it.

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    Oh yes, there is something about tiny, crisp stitches that is so mesmerizing ❤

  • @ImThecute1
    @ImThecute18 ай бұрын

    Flower tutorial on micro crochet please 🥺

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    8 ай бұрын

    Will add it to my to-do list!

  • @virginiamonteverde3511
    @virginiamonteverde351124 күн бұрын

    Podrías poner subtítulos en Español? Gracias

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    20 күн бұрын

    Puedes utilizar la opción de traducción automática de KZread para obtener subtítulos en español.

  • @missdhee
    @missdhee8 ай бұрын

    OMG

  • @gbb23
    @gbb2329 күн бұрын

    Please say that you have a tutorial for the project @ 1:10??

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    29 күн бұрын

    Sadly, no 😢 I was defeated by the black thread and never finished the blanket. I think I used one of the dahlia granny square patterns as a base and mixed it with plain granny and half-granny squares.

  • @gbb23

    @gbb23

    29 күн бұрын

    Completely understandable!

  • @Arthur_IB
    @Arthur_IB12 күн бұрын

    I have a 1.05mm hook is it ok to start

  • @missxade

    @missxade

    12 күн бұрын

    Yes, it’s a good place to start! Once you get used to it, you can try going even smaller.

  • @Arthur_IB

    @Arthur_IB

    12 күн бұрын

    @@missxade tank you

  • @harmonium5495
    @harmonium54957 ай бұрын

    Not me going against all these rules and having my second crochet attempt ever be a turtle made out of thread

  • @satsumamoon
    @satsumamoon7 ай бұрын

    Dont do this tiny work too much, unless you dont mind losing your eyesight.

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