Amigurumi Yarn Recommendations

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Hi everyone! I hope you find the video helpful! I would love to hear from you! Do you have any topics you would like to see me address in the coming weeks?

[@DawnsDays]

👋👋👋 Hi Elise, I'd love to see a yarn store think that would be fun and interesting for overseas folk and also your fiber group but I love anything you post so not fussy 🤣🤣💖💖

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

@@DawnsDays Ok! That is a great idea! Thanks so much for the suggestion!!

[@sarahferguson0]

Hi. New subscriber here. An area where i struggle is stuffing and sewing their parts together. I ordered a bent tip tapestry needle to see if this doesn't help with a better finished ami. A video with tips would be great.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

@@sarahferguson0 Thanks so much for the suggestion. In my video about adding a tutu to a skirt (the one with the alligator on the front) has a part about it. I can't use a bent tip tapestry needle to save my life!

[@MsKarenMR]

Soo cute! Love to see beautiful colors work together. Coordinating colors well has been a challenge for me. And, your work matches up perfectly. Great podcast!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! Thanks so much, Karen! I actually have a video sharing all my little tricks for choosing colors for my ami projects, but it could work for any crochet or knitting project. Below is the link if you're interested! Thanks so much for the comment! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqbUpY1vn5iJaMU

[@jerseyvanorden-miner4132]

Those colors! I bet I could weave a pretty blanket! Great info! Little piggie with the crown Is adorable!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I love these colors together too! I'm really in a mustard yellow phase these days! I bet you could weave a gorgeous blanket!

[@sarahferguson0]

I recently found your channel and am working my way through your content. Several years back i tried amigurumi but was so frustrated. I'm ready to try again and this time i'm trying to use better suited yarns. No disrespect but i found cheap acrylic yarns just weren't giving me the results i was after. I went with a mid-range wool/acrylic blend and i also invested in a better hook. These two upgrades have been game changers.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm so glad you like the videos! And yes!!! Finding the right yarn and hook for amigurumi is so important! It really is a game changer!!

[@ASquareGranny]

Thank you so much for these extremely helpful tips - here in your video and on your blog; SO HELPFUL to this beginner! Hugs! ☺️🫶🏻🧶

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@suzeenc186]

Those pigs are the CUTEST!!! I just did the pre-order for her new book. Never tried her patterns but couldn't resist.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Her patterns are awesome! You are going to love them!! Very well written and so much detail.

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

Hi Elise, Thank you for sharing your piggies are too cute! Mr and Mrs Le Petite Saint I love all your work, and I hope to be able to create beautiful Amigurumi toys too. For the 4 toys I’ve made over the last few years I’ve only used cotton or chenille yarn. I’ll definitely have to try the berrocco vintage and paintbox wool mix sometime. Take care and stay safe and well. God bless you all 🙏🏼🧶💗😻🦋🧸

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much!! Those are two of my favorite projects! 🐷🐷

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

@@EliseRoseCrochet 💗🧶

[@ShortAndSalty]

I love using Knit Picks Palette yarn for my amigurumi. It’s a Peruvian highland wool in fingering weight. It’s real purpose is for making socks and garments but I love how lightweight it is. And ohh the colors. There’s so many to choose from. And honestly it’s pretty affordable. Like $4 something a ball. And they last forever when doing the small amigurumi that I make. Skin tones and garment colors tend to run out faster but again. Pretty inexpensive when compared to other natural fibers.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh wow!! Thank you for sharing!!! I'll have to look that up! 🧶🧶🧶

[@maudorsano]

Another video so fun to watch! I have two suggestions for future videos. 1) "Plushies" are all the rage right now, and I'm wondering if you have ever tried the bulky yarns for amigurumi. 2) Could talk about copyright infringement, especially as it relates to Disney items? So many makers are selling Disney patterns on Etsy, and I'm quite sure they do not have permission from Disney to do so. As always, I will watch anything you put before me!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I am about to make a video about plushies and the yarns!!! 🧡 And I did talk about copyright infringement here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip6tZJ-fip5mm6Msi=9tVaKiHUBoVCMFmS 🧶🧶🧶

[@DawnsDays]

She turned out so cute, love that little crown.. I want one for myself 🤣 Yarn labels drive me crazy too! Always love your colour combos .. I'd love to see a pic of you and Mr Petitsaint coordinating.. I bet you look super cute 😍😍🤣🤣💖💖

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Lol!! Ok, next time we coordinate I'll make him take a photo with me. He actually loves having his photo taken, such a ham!!

[@DawnsDays]

@@EliseRoseCrochet LOL Lawrence hates it and the rare occasion I get a snap he always manages to scowl, I call him Popeye 🤣🤣 Looking forward to your cute snaps 😍😍

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

@@DawnsDays Lol!!!

[@fidelogos7098]

Something I just noticed! I was scrolling through my video recommendations and I saw the top part of crocheted pigs on my screen. Before I scrolled down to the title, I knew it was yours. I think we all develop a style, kind of like handwriting, as we learn our craft. There are two or three other crochet channels that I think I could pick out their work in a police line-up! Have you noticed that yourself?

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I have noticed that!! I can pick out some people's channels just from their thumbnails too! It's hard to see your own style, but I can definitely see it in others! 🐷🐷🐷

[@crochetcorner3218]

Another great video. Thank you so much.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You're so welcome! 💓💓💓

[@プラスレイ]

Wow amazing content just what I was looking for! Thank you so much 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You're so welcome! 💖💖💖

[@virginiawalls4324]

Thanks for great useful tips.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You're so very welcome! ❤️

[@MariaFatal75]

They r so beautiful love ❤️ them

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you!! 💗💗💗

[@HappinessishomemadeKarin]

Some really great tips!❤️❤️❤️

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much!!

[@RameyRocks]

This was a very useful video. I'm here because of Val of Old soul crochet. You've been crocheting since 2016? Very impressive. I watched your vid about how to become a crochet instructor, also. I always wondered how to go about becoming one since I've been crocheting since 1992, and I can follow pretty much any pattern, as long as the pattern is written correctly.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks so much, Missi! Once I started crocheting I couldn't stop, lol!!

[@Monica-rt1nj]

First just wanted to say I love your channel. I am an avid amigurumi artist. My problem is the wool yarn though. Any suggestions for anything other than wool? I am very allergic to it. I use mostly acrylics at the moment.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Acrylic is great as well as cotton!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@bienmarisestrada3100]

Uhmm... Hello! 😊 Can I use crochet thread for amigurumi? Like Monako Mercerized cotton?

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Hello! I actually have never tried crochet thread before but as long as you used a crochet hook small enough it might work! Why not try it? Let me know how it turns out!!

[@bienmarisestrada3100]

@@EliseRoseCrochet Sure, Thank you! 💕💕💕💕

[@debabrams8438]

So cute.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! 💗💗💗

[@karenn.m.8616]

Hi Elise , I was looking for the yarn you recommend in this video but I can't find the color I need, instead I found the cascade yarn, have you tried that one? do you recommend it? Ty for your helpful videos

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Yes! The Cascade Yarn is fantastic!! Love it! 🌻

[@zoi1538]

The little piggies are so cute! I always worry about overstuffing or under-stuffing. Don’t want the stitches to stretch but also should shape it correctly. Do you have any tips?

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks so much! Stuffing is really important for amigurumi. For crocheted toys overstuffing just a little is best because over time the toy will deflate a bit. Changing to a smaller hook size or increasing your tension can help with the stuffing not showing through the stitches as well. I have a video that I touched a little on stuffing and I will link it below for you. But maybe I should do a whole video on it. I get asked that question a lot! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGG5mWitfcR_Z8U

[@zoi1538]

Thank you! A tutorial about stuffing would be appreciated by a lot of crafters I am sure! 💙

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

@@zoi1538 will definitely add that to the schedule! Thanks so much for the suggestion!

[@RameyRocks]

@@EliseRoseCrochet not to promote other people on your channel but I really like Val's method of stuffing using the pantyhose.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

@@RameyRocks Oh please do share resources! I love Val and her channel! We can all help each other out!!!

[@jenniveveliverpool8559]

Ooh Wow , so cute 🙏🏽🌹

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much! ❤️

[@thesaucyfoodie6315]

I'm mystified by yarn terminology. I'm catching on. However, what does Aran weight vs worsted vs DK mean? All of yarn is from craft stores. They are acrylic #4 weight for the most part. I only buy clearance because I'm a beginner. What can you tell me about this? Is it worthy of a video or do you already have a video on the topic?

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Hello! I know that can be confusing to beginners. There are basically two ways that you can categorize the thickness of the yarn, by numbers and by labels. So a #4 is also a worsted or Aran weight yarn. If you do a Google search of yarn weights explained you will find loads of information!! Good luck!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@samisadowski]

Hi Elise! Where do you buy your yarn? The berroco and the paintbox? Thank you 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

This is the site I love to buy the Berroco and Paintbox. www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/?a_aid=78bd585e 🍄

[@aditisharma8127]

Hello.. are these toys available to buy online also ?

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Hello! I'm not currently selling toys but if you mean the patterns you can find links for them in the video description. Hope that helps! 💗

[@letriciaaraujorodrigues8379]

🤩🤩🤩

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

💗💗💗

[@Shannam10]

Is that Paintbox aran or dk? 😁

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

It's this Paintbox Aran: www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/paintbox-yarns-wool-mix-aran?a_aid=78bd585e 💓

[@Shannam10]

@@EliseRoseCrochet thank you💛

[@fatemeh.handmeade]

😍😍😍

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

❤️❤️❤️

[@litgirlablaze3432]

I read it as Pi like (pee) and Po like (Pooh) 🤭

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@sarazachman4624]

Those piggies are super cute! The music in your background is loud and distracting from listening to you.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks so much for the feedback! 💓

[@alevv2697]

i use acrylic yarn cause iz vegan and cruelty free

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's great! Have you tried cotton before? It's a great option for amigurumi as well!