Do I Recommend Crochet Impkins? The Good, The Bad, The Amigurumi

Hello loves! Today, I will give you all my thoughts on the Crochet Impkins book by Megan Lapp. I’ll discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Amigurumi I created using this book. Please understand that my thoughts are my own and are specific to me based on my crochet style, preferences, and the environment I typically crochet in. Please take this review and apply it to your crochet preferences to determine if this book is one you would enjoy. We all like different things, making this crochet and amigurumi community fun and vibrant.
0:00 Intro
0:49 Publishing Info and Where to Buy
1:41 Megan Lapp & Crafty Intentions Info
4:50 What’s Inside the Book?
8:07 The Good - (In My Opinion)
10:55 The Bad - (In My Opinion)
14:56 The Amigurumi - (The Impkins I Made)
21:45 My Final Thoughts
24:41 Outro
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[@therumimillcrochet]

We are on exactly the same page with this book. It’s amazing and a wonderful concept, but she made the base patterns much more difficult than they needed to be….and to even give it a “potty” hole….just not the best decision. Great review my dear!! ♥️

[@thesonnetsilence]

100% The base patterns are way more difficult than they need to be for sure! Thank you so much, my friend. 🧡🧶😂

[@craftablyeverafter]

I had the same experience with the book, and although I did like my completed impkin, I hated that belly patch! I ended up crocheting some pants for mine to hide that 'belly' 😅 I am glad to have the book, and also appreciate the uniqueness of it, but probably won't make all one million versions 😁

[@thesonnetsilence]

Ohhh! Pants are an excellent idea! We are 100% on the same page haha!

[@meganmegan1222]

Amigurumi book reviews are some of my favourite videos to watch, really looking forward to seeing more in the series 😊

[@thesonnetsilence]

Yay! I can’t wait to do more! Thank you 🤗☺️🧡

[@brittanykennedy7343]

I love the review. I’m glad you mentioned the struggle with the legs. I thought it was just me, but I somehow made the body with the legs completely backwards. I really thought it was me and being a left handed crocheter. I struggled a lot and haven’t picked this book up again.

[@thesonnetsilence]

So glad you love the review! I don't think I'll pick it up after this either. 🧡🧶🤗

[@MimiMakesKeepsakes]

Thanks for the review! The belly hole. 🤣 I’ve looked at the book several times because it is so whimsical, but I’ve yet to purchase it. I think I will start with one of her Etsy patterns 1st. Have a great day! 🤟🏻

[@thesonnetsilence]

I think purchasing one of her Etsy patterns first is a fantastic idea! You can get a feel of her patterns and see if you enjoy crocheting them without committing to a buying the whole book! Thank you so much! You as well 🧡☺️🤗

[@alyssaporter3433]

I totally agree with everything she’s saying. I’m definitely following her and the creator of the book!

[@thesonnetsilence]

🧶🧡🤗

[@GuinspiredCrochet]

Such a great review of this book! Also loving the name of this series. I just received this book for Christmas and I'm excited to make something from it. I also agree with you on that unfortunate magic ring placement on that one body type. Eep! If you ever do come up with a modification that eliminates that... Please do share! 😁

[@thesonnetsilence]

Thank you, and Absolutely! I can’t wait to see your impkins, and let me know what you think of the book! 🧡🧶🤗

[@Jalugi1395]

I also got this book for Christmas, as well as Crochet Creatures! I haven't gotten to try any patterns from them yet, but I'm super excited to in the future! I'll most likely just do a spiral crochet though, I've never done the slip stitch/ch 1 variation, and I didn't understand until your video how it even worked.

[@christinehoffman1825]

What a great video! Thanks 😊 😊😊

[@thesonnetsilence]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! ☺️🧡🧶🤗

[@marie-angebrun7079]

I just discovered your channel! Wow love your work! I did 2 impkins the one with ehw ponty mushroom hat , and one standing body type 2. I did love the creative possibility, yup the belly is a bit weird, however I did crochet in a 2.5 hook, so it's not so bad

[@thesonnetsilence]

Thank you so much! I do love that pointy mushroom hat. It's too cute. 🧡🧶🤗

[@LittleTreasuresbyNancy]

New subscriber. I've been making Impkins for a few months now. I understand how each crocheter likes different concepts. I do like the chain 1 sl st method. I also didn't like how they attached the legs and arms. I attached them separately. So many options in this book, I can be making these for a long time to come.

[@thesonnetsilence]

Thanks for the subscription! There really are unlimited options, and I love how creative you can get with the impkins!! 🧡🧶🤗

[@novagnomecreations]

Great thorough review! I have her Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legends book and I love it, I want to get this one soon. Whenever I see ami patterns with a slip stitch ch1 I just ignore it and work in the round LOL. I am like well, I will fudge it if it affects me later on but this is just how I prefer to crochet. I don't like the seam you end up with slip stitching!

[@thesonnetsilence]

Thank you! I absolutely agree. Love to hear how much you enjoy the Creatures book, and hope you get to make your own impkins very soon! 🧡🧶🤗

[@kameliapandaklieva2453]

Lovely review! Even though my experience differs, I actually watched it a second time, not only it is very good information-wise but your presentation is so interesting. As for me, prior to the Impkin my only experience with crochet was flat lace pieces for decoration, and the patterns I followed were fully charted. I had never made amigurumi but I wanted to test the pattern prior to gifting the book to somebody, so while I was waiting for the book to arrive I purchased the PDF version (which has a smaller set of options) offered on Ravelry for myself. I also had to get some suitable yarn and eyes and stuffing because, hey, newbie here. Also a hook. In my case 2.5 mm. (I only had crochet hooks in sizes between 1 and 2 mm.) I had to look up literally everything, starting from "magic circle" and "single crochet". (I knew how to do the simple stitches, just not what "SC", "HDC", etc. stands for.) Given all this, I loved the process and the little creature is so adorable! I do think that the fact that I have turned into quite an experienced knitter with a lot of understanding of what happens and why in knitting helps me with crochet as well, even though I don't have that much experience with crochet and zero for amigurumi making, so there's this to consider when reading my opinion - I, too, wouldn't call the book beginner friendly. Bottom line, there's a couple of more orders coming my way... More yarn, more eyes and a second copy of the book for myself to have the full set of options. I'm hooked. And my nieces want little adorable creatures, so I'll be making more. A lot more.

[@thesonnetsilence]

Love this! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm happy to hear that the process of learning more about amigurumi and creating an impkin was so enjoyable. Crochet, knitting, and all other forms of creative expression are so unique to each individual so I appreciate you sharing your opinion! 🧡 Happy stitching!! 🧶

[@shannonoliver5414]

Thank you for this Crochet Impkins amigurumi book review. 😊

[@thesonnetsilence]

You are so welcome! Hope it was helpful! 😊🧡🧶

[@PatientFarmer]

Omg. So I found you thanks to Megan's KZbin videos not being available (anymore?) so I can't even figure out how to do this belly panel thing. I really wanted to like this book.

[@thesonnetsilence]

There are a couple crochet patterns by a few different designers that are variations of the impkin body, and remove the belly piece. All the impkin accessories and things also fit onto these bodies! If you need me to link those for you, I’d be happy to! 🧶🧡☺️ Or if you need any additional help, feel free to reach out.

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Looks like an adorable book. 📚☕❄️🥂

[@thesonnetsilence]

There are some super cute designs for sure!

[@DawnYarnDoll]

LOL This is so fun!

[@thesonnetsilence]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it! I had so much fun coming up with this review! 😊🧡

[@Elysia07]

New to ami. bought the book. Will try getting comfortable with making ami before I attempt the book. But I can't wait until I'm ready for this book and the mythical creatures book.

[@thesonnetsilence]

Yay! I’m excited for you! Hope you enjoy. 🧶🧡🤗

[@sammykammy5851]

Can I just say something about the Facebook group...I have never done an amigarumi before and I decided to make this one as my first. I know, I know. I'm crazy. Anyway needless to say I needed a LOT of help and the mods on the FB page were SO FAST in responding and so kind and supportive. Not one mod was like "start with something easier." I'm happy to say my impkin is almost done and it actually looks like an impkin!

[@thesonnetsilence]

How wonderful! I love to hear that!! It's nice to find a group of supportive yarny friends, so I'm glad the facebook group is so supportive as well. Thank you for sharing your experience! 🧡🧶🤗

[@Laurennnzo]

I felt so validated when you talked about the slip stitch and chain 1. I was reading the patterns last night and I’m like “what??” I’m still new to this so i thought i just was just inexperience

[@thesonnetsilence]

So glad you feel validated! It is a technique you do see from time to time, but definitely not something I do often, or like to do! 😄🧡🤗🧶

[@oraleeirvin4703]

I had never made any amigurmi nor could i read patterns. I learnt both from her Facebook group and from her books and patterns. Stitch markers, read everything word for word, consistent stitches and they turn out great.

[@thesonnetsilence]

Love to hear that! Her Facebook community sounds great for sure.

[@yarnchickenkim]

I have Megan’s Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend. I made the feathered serpent from that. It was very detailed and took hours. Her patterns are unique, but I decided that serpent would be a one of a kind. That said, I do appreciate the options in her books to make different variations, and I learned some new stitches.

[@thesonnetsilence]

Ohhh! I bet the serpent turned out great! I totally understand why it would be one of a kind, though. I 100% agree. Her patterns are unique and creative, requiring lots of dedication and work.

[@yarnchickenkim]

It made a little boy happy for Christmas. His grandmother had me make it for him.

[@minervan5754]

Love this! I suggest reviewing Amigurumi Adventures by ochepots next

[@thesonnetsilence]

Thank you! That one is actually in my Amazon cart right now, so I definitely will be doing that one next. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@oraclebunny8359]

I got the book a couple of days ago. My family have started putting in their request for their Impkins, but im already trying to think of ways around the belly piece and im really hoping ignoring the slip stitch, ch1 is going to work out ok as not only do i find it a pain, i dont like the look of it.. Love your channel by the way and this book review was great ❤

[@thesonnetsilence]

Thank you so much! I found ignoring the sl st, ch 1 worked out just fine. Maybe mine don't have the exact "intended" shape, but I'm happy enough with the finished Impkins that are just worked in a spiral. I just added a few extra increases to the belly portion to get my st count up to the indicated number, and it looks much better! 🧶😊🙌 Good luck with your Impkins!

[@TheKazadoodle]

I'm honestly surprised at how much people don't like or are unfamiliar with the slip stitch, chain 1 method. This is how I learnt to crochet in the round (doilies, granny squares etc) before I became familiar with the more popular continuous round style. Both have their pros and cons, that's for sure. I agree absolutely on that belly patch. It's so weird.

[@thesonnetsilence]

For sure! It's interesting to learn everyone's different crochet styles and backgrounds! 🧡🧶🤗

[@lisacarver2250]

I also have and love this book and I also made the strawberry one! However, it was definitely challenging and i have been crocheting for a long time. I also ended up doing the spiral method because I couldn't figure out the slip stitch one. It still turned out fine. I also struggled with attaching parts and getting them to be the right direction. This book requires A LOT of focus but i will be making more because they are just too cute not too! 😊 I also have the dragon book and may try that once I get used to her patterns lol.

[@thesonnetsilence]

Its does require a lot of focus for sure. I love to hear that you enjoy making them! The finished impkins do turn out so dang cute! Can't wait to hear about your projects you make from the dragon book. ☺🧡🧶

[@captainkellykat5378]

I have this book and love it. I don't do the slip stitch, I just work it in the round. The belly... it bothered me slightly at first, but now it's grown on me. Especially since I make sure it's very tightly closed, so it doesn't look as weird to me now. I've had a couple people see the ones I've made and want me to make them one or 5. I do have a 3 year old and ADHD so I can never remember what stitch I'm on or how to do the special stitches so yes, I'm constantly recounting and flipping back to see how tomake the special stitches. I do love the versatility though. I can really make whatever kind of creature I want and I love that.

[@thesonnetsilence]

That's awesome! It's so fun to be able to mix and match and really be creative. Love to hear you enjoy it so much!

[@thespooniestitcher]

I will be honest I do not understand this trend but they are cute. The more I hear about this book the more I am seeing why designers are making their own bodies. Julie at KSMom Crochets made the cutest little bodies that work with the book’s clothes and things. By the way I loved the Bugs Life wink. Such an underrated movie. Superb review!

[@thesonnetsilence]

I have definitely been looking for other bodies, so I'll will check out the ones from KSMom! Bugs life was one of my favorites as a kid, super underrated for sure! Thank you my friend 🤗🧡😊🧶

[@RanaesCrochet]

I also have Megan’s books, both of them. I hate the belly patch and I do not use the slat ch1 join but really do like the way my little impkin looks. Have not made a dragon yet but some day … maybe?

[@thesonnetsilence]

Love to hear that you still enjoy how your impkins look! I bet they are simply adorable!🧶🧡🤗

[@Sang15Mitang]

I just bought this book and found the video after. I'm excited to start! I really don't like that belly hole so I'll try to find a work around for it. I've already got some patterns she's made (dragons!) so I'm familiar with her crocheting style. I use 3.5mm hook and I crochet in the round instead and the dragon I've made so far turned out fine (honestly I'm a little biased but I think in some respects my dragon looks a bit better than a lot of the examples because you can't see the cotton and it doesn't have the line from the slip stitch chain 1). I plan to do the same with these little guys :) I also use the yarn under technique to make my stitches even tighter! My only issue is with getting the larger safety eyes to fit. Anyway thanks for the review, I'm excited to get started :)

[@thesonnetsilence]

Awesome! After the first few, I decided to work in the round, and I, too, prefer how they look over the sl st seam! I hope you have fun with them because they are cute!! 🧡🧶😊

[@Sang15Mitang]

@@thesonnetsilenceHonestly I'm already obsessed. I'm almost finished with my first one, just waiting for the eyes to come in the mail (ordered some fancy hand painted ones) and I have a few little pieces left to make like the ears. Getting started on my 2nd one while that one is still a WIP right now 🤣

[@thesonnetsilence]

@@Sang15Mitang Love to hear it!!

[@frogston5319]

I will say as someone whos a huge fan of her patterns I wouldn't say their impkin books are a great reflection of what the patterns are like. They are amazing and wonderful but in comparison to the amazing dragons, octopuses, unicorns, ect I don't think it's a good book to really enjoy how amazing her patterns are. I enjoyed making the Impkins, they are amazing but they are personally just my least favourites of hers. Her other book would be a very interesting thing to look at and compare to Impkins if you'd be interested. I understand completely if not. I liked this review a lot, it's a great review that mentions and brings up a lot of good points.

[@frogston5319]

Another thing to be mindful of is when you don't do the slst ch 1 correctly it does cause some complications with the pattern. It can cause pieces not to line up, it can create a ugly seam, ect. The Facebook group explains super well why it's good to learn how to slst and ch 1 correctly.

[@thesonnetsilence]

Oh, thank you! I still have the Cthulu pattern and a few others on my wishlist, so I will keep that in mind! I am still very interested in her Monsters book, so I think perhaps comparing that one, as well as perhaps a solo pattern to the Impkins is a fantastic idea! Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the review!

[@dianabass4489]

I got the Impkins book because they are totally cute (and I had a gift card, so...). I followed a youtube tutorial to learn how to make a sphere. Pretty proud of myself for that one! That was done in the round, so I'm curious how you adapted her pattern to sew the body in the round. Because that makes more sense to me than what is in her patterns. I am a fairly new crocheter.

[@thesonnetsilence]

I can't quite remember exactly how I did it, but for the body, I basically started making a sphere and when I got to the area where I would have to sew on the belly, I just did a series of increases in that area over a few of the rounds to give that pot belly look. If you need more help, feel free to reach out, and I can try and whip up an alternate pattern for you 😊

[@dianabass4489]

@@thesonnetsilence Thank you so much! I'm going to give it a try.

[@CallMeAlice818]

I accidentally bought a digital copy awhile ago and ended up putting the book down after creating my first impkin. I'd never seen a crochet pattern where you have to study the glossary before crocheting. I don't know if it's because I'm self taught, but I didn't realize that the "Sl st, Ch1 " technique meant starting the stitch for the next row meant starting in the slip stitch. I'm trying again and hoping that by doing it her way, the belly won't keep becoming the butt.

[@thesonnetsilence]

Also as a self taught and rather newer crocheter, the Sl st ch 1 was so confusing for me too. I hope that this next go around works out well and you’re able to make an adorable impkin! 🧡🤗🧶

[@kelseyhouseshouse]

What do you mean put the hook in on the wrong side? Im having the same issue whodid you fix it? Any help would ve appreciated. At this point im desperate. Lol

[@thesonnetsilence]

For sure! I would be happy to help. Which body position are you having issues with? The sitting or the standing? Also, feel free to shoot me an email or even an instrgram message if you need to. I'll gladly try and help!

[@shanban1965]

I’m having some difficulty making the legs look right on the sitting one

[@thesonnetsilence]

How you insert your hook into the leg really makes an impact on how they are oriented in the end. I recommend double checking where you insert your hook. Page 22 actually has a picture at the botton of the page illustrating this. In order for the legs to be attached correctly, you actually insert your hook into the wrong side (inside) of the leg, and then insert your hook into the right side (outside) of the body. Hopefully that helps solve the problem!

[@indiemoonchild]

I hated the slip stitch chain one at first, and then I tried to do it with every pattern I made after that

[@thesonnetsilence]

Awesome! It’s definitely a staple for many crocheters!

[@MoniqueR506]

The sl st, ch 1 is what stopped me from buying more of her patterns

[@thesonnetsilence]

For sure. It’s definitely something that will deter me from her patterns in the future. 🧡🧶🤗

[@TheKazadoodle]

I like the look of it in front as the lines of crochet are evenly spaced and not off centre when working continuous, but it does leave a seam, which isn't that great.