Crocheting with Faux Fur Yarn - Tips and Tricks

[@Gotjava]

Thank you so much for taking this big step, as a visual learner I so much appreciate it.

[@TheLoopyLamb]

You're welcome. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I appreciate it 😄

[@sharonmurphyuk]

Such great tips, it will be so helpful as I want to make your koala but I was quite nervous about using faux fur yarn 🐨

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Thank you so much 😄

[@joannacoombs1557]

Great tips! I especially like the last one about wrong side/ right side showing! Thank you.

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Thank you so much 😄

[@lydiakaiser7309]

I was watching yarn hookers live but on replay and am looking forward to seeing your channel

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Thanks Lydia!

[@EvieO1950]

WELCOME! Glad you took the plunge, good job on your first video!

[@TheLoopyLamb]

thank you so much :-D ❤

[@triciasutton3905]

Thank you so much for these great tips and for taking the time to create this video! 💕

[@TheLoopyLamb]

You're welcome 😊. Thank you for taking the time to comment and your kind words 😊

[@janetwise2500]

Thank you for the tips.

[@TheLoopyLamb]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@naowright9308]

The first time I did amigurumi projects I was doing them inside out. I don't know how many little animals I did before I figured it out.🤣

[@TheLoopyLamb]

lol I did the same thing when I first started!

[@lisabell9021]

I am going to try my first project with this. Thank you for the tips.

[@TheLoopyLamb]

you're welcome! thanks for watching. Happy crocheting ❤️

[@lisabell9021]

@@TheLoopyLamb I have never tried this yarn before. I originally didn't purchase the stitch counter and stitch markers. I have them now! I will try them on this project!

[@micksan7052]

Great tips, thank you. And you look adorable!

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Thank you so much 😊

[@clairewood9607]

Absolutely thankyou so much xx

[@TheLoopyLamb]

You're welcome 😊

[@Toni-islandlife]

Thank you for the tips. Going to have a go at making the owl.

[@TheLoopyLamb]

you're welcome! i hope you enjoy making Otis 🙂

[@marshaflorom8401]

Working on a scarf!!

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Have fun! I hope you love it

[@TheStitchSessions]

This is wonderful! It's great to see you on video!!:) 👍👍👍

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Thank you so much 😄♥️

[@reginachambers4837]

Hi Ashley - Just subscribed - SO excited to see you future videos - well done - You rock!!

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Thank you so so much! 😄❤️

[@kristyturley5602]

Congrats on your channel!

[@TheLoopyLamb]

thank you so much :-D

[@mersadiesheppard6251]

Congrats on your new channel! 💕

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Thank you so much :-D

[@crystalgoffinet4168]

Actually it would be wonder for us to see you working with faux fur yarn!

[@TheLoopyLamb]

If you’d like to see me crocheting with fur yarn, I have a video tutorial here to make a koala keychain made with fur yarn ☺️ m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DIlZuNfN2GhJY

[@clairewood9607]

I would love to but very scared lol xx

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Getting past the fear is sometimes the hardest part. ❤️

[@manijeh1111]

Help full 🌺🌺🙏🙏👌👌👌👏

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy it was helpful :-)

[@ocelotito]

Thanks for the tip. I did notice that the inside of the amigurumi was fluffiest. But ir you're doing something like a ball, how do you turn it inside out and then close it?

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Turn the project inside out so you’re working with the side that you want to be on the inside facing you. You can do this right away or after a couple of rounds, before you start stuffing.

[@ocelotito]

@@TheLoopyLamb Thank you, so it's like working from the "inside" right? Do you do decreases differently?

[@TheLoopyLamb]

@@ocelotito exactly! The decreases are just basic single crochet decreases done the normal way. No point in doing invisible decreases since the fur hides everything 🙂

[@ocelotito]

@@TheLoopyLamb thank you so much for your help.

[@Maya-rx4wm]

Thank you for the tips. How do you seam the pieces together. Do you use the same yarn or a simple same color yarn?

[@TheLoopyLamb]

You're welcome. When seaming, I use the fur yarn 99% of the time. If I ever use a yarn other than the fur, I make sure to note that in my patterns.

[@Maya-rx4wm]

@@TheLoopyLamb I am finishing up a go for fleece Sherpa sweater. I tried to use the go for fleece yarn for seaming and it got completely tangled. That’s why I was wandering what to do. The pattern only stated to assemble, but didn’t mention what yarn to use…

[@TheLoopyLamb]

@@Maya-rx4wm My guess would be that if it wasn't stated otherwise in the pattern, that they expect you to utilize the sherpa yarn for seaming. If you're finding it problematic, you could try a coordinating smoothe yarn and see if you like the look of it. Using a mattress stitch seam could help minimize a different yarn from showing through. I hope this helps.

[@tinaanderson3218]

The pattern that I am using says to use fur yarn and a sport weight size 2 yarn of the same color. It says to carry the fur with the working yarn. I did this and the working yarn covered the fur yarn. She said to use the smallest hook and poke through the seam of the fur. Do you know how hard that is with black yarn. I think I will just stick with hairless animals. Any suggestions

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Hi Tina, Sorry for the late reply! If the black yarn is problematic, I recommend working in direct sunlight or using a crafting lamp like an ottlite (if possible). I'm not sure what the pattern is that you're working on but I'd contact the designer directly and ask for any tips that they have for that section. Unless the placement of the section you're working on is vital, I'd personally just use my best guess of placement since the fur can be very forgiving and hide small variances. I'm sorry I can't be of more assistance.

[@tinaanderson3218]

Do you have a tutorial for making the koala?

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Unfortunately, I don't. With the fur yarn, you cannot see your stitches on camera so I don't generally do video tutorials for the fur toys (except for Salty the Seal where I have done a tutorial using worsted weight yarn to create "babies" using the same pattern)

[@tinaanderson3218]

@@TheLoopyLamb can’t see the stitches when working with black. Uggg

[@valeriemacias5895]

What if I’m changing colors back and forth? I’m making a cow and I’m using fur yarn. But I noticed the wrong side is waaaaay fluffier then the right side. How would I use the wrong side when there’s all kinds of color change back and forth, the tapestry crochet way. I’m very new to this

[@TheLoopyLamb]

The pattern should specify the right side and if it doesn’t, choose the side that is fluffiest to face outward

[@clairewood9607]

Thankyou and well done, I want to do this, but very scared xx

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Thank you. I was terrified to take the plunge but I'm glad I did. Definitely give it a try if it's something you're wanting to do ❤

[@kiranjain8872]

Hi..had a rough time crocheting with this chenalle yarn so I looked up a video for help..glad found yours..just a question..any tips as how to go about while reducing the stitches for amigurumi toys

[@TheLoopyLamb]

Hi Kiran, I'm So glad that you found this video helpful. Are you looking for tips for making decrease stitches in amigurumi while using your chenille yarn or just decreasing stitches in amigurumi in general?

[@kiranjain8872]

@@TheLoopyLamb decrease stitches in chenille yarn

[@TheLoopyLamb]

@@kiranjain8872 to make it easiest on myself, I do a single crochet decrease, as I normally would, unless I can clearly see and separate the front and back loops of the stitch and then I would always do the invisible single crochet decrease. I hope this helps :-)

[@kiranjain8872]

@@TheLoopyLamb Thank you for your timely response..

[@kiranjain8872]

Will try the way you have recommended

[@mariumwaheed7051]

do you have a tutorial for this pattern koala

[@TheLoopyLamb]

No, unfortunately I don’t have a video tutorial for the Koala . It is available as a free crochet pattern on my blog

[@KelseyHubley]

Does anyone know how to knot fault fur yarn without it coming undone?

[@TheLoopyLamb]

I use an overhand knot and haven’t had any issues with it coming undone

[@KelseyHubley]

@@TheLoopyLamb okay thanks!!

[@1sheilajanae]

I still want to throw it all away 😭

[@TheLoopyLamb]

I'm sorry you're still frustrated with it. What is the biggest issue that you're having with it?

[@1sheilajanae]

@@TheLoopyLamb I just can't feel the stitches right and end up starting over, and I have to color change which is terrifying lol.

[@TheLoopyLamb]

@@1sheilajanae try using a big hook like an 8 or 10mm. Once you get a hang of feeling the Stitches with that, go down a hook size or two and try that. Keep doing that until you get down to the hook size you need for your pattern. Also remember, that it doesn’t have to be perfect. The fur hides everything so if you have a stitch or two in the wrong spot like between the stitches, it isn’t a huge deal