If You Don’t learn to YARN UNDER Now, You Will Hate Yourself Later

Have you ever stumbled upon the term "yarn under" while diving into the world of crochet? If this is your case, if you don't learn to yarn under now, you might be missing out on your amigurumi.
This video will tell all you need to know about yarn under and why you should start using it for amigurumi projects.
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[@marilyngrayCraftandcrotchet]

I prefer the yarn over look personally. I think it's about tension 😊

[@ladym8506]

Wow. Apparently I've been doing yarn under for decades. It's just what I found most comfortable with the way I move my hook.

[@DMB088]

I taught myself to crochet decades ago and always did yarn under, not realizing there was a difference. It wasn't until about a year ago I realized.

[@Ladylasil]

I have noticed every once in a while some crochet videos that have done the yarn under. I assumed it was just another way to make a single crochet, possibly a regional difference. Thank you for the great information on this difference. Sometimes I do desire tighter stitches. I will be practicing this stitch for sure to get used to the slight difference.

[@iamsammix]

Thanks! I was wondering why my crochet was looking lumpy, and this fixed it

[@angustheterrible3149]

Honestly, if you have good stitch tension, yarn over can look equally as good as yarn under. I use both techniques depending on what pattern I'm doing, and I find that I like both equally. I don't have problems with holes or looseness at all with yarn over. Good yarn, good stitch tension, and above all the right hook size is key.

[@emrw888]

I was going to comment on the hook size too. I’ve found that with the right tension and using a smaller hook size than called for tends to give me really neat and tight stitches.

[@galeh6904]

Thanks for the well-organized, succinct mini-lecture. I was doing my yarn under incorrectly.

[@ItsCraftsyM]

I’m glad it was useful 😊 I feel there’s no real right or wrong in crochet, as long as you like the appearance of your stitches and final project. This is my favourite way to yarn under. How were you doing yours?

[@emrw888]

I love your voice

[@SilentNoMore64]

I yarn over.... It's been a lot later, and I still love myself. Lol❤❤❤ But seriously, yarn under is too difficult. The hook doesn't catch it as easily. Maybe it's a left handed thing, idk. But I am happy with what I make.

[@ItsCraftsyM]

@@SilentNoMore64 Absolutely, don’t take my title too seriously 😊 yarn over is a great alternative and you are right, you need to love what you make and I’m happy you have found a technique that works better for you ❤️ That’s what I love about crochet as a handmade craft.

[@SilentNoMore64]

@@ItsCraftsyM Please believe me when I say I was merely having fun with your title, and not MAKING fun of it. I thought it was cute. i love your video and your insight.💐

[@tashanahmclean7608]

I know people are saying it's all about tension, but I find this to be really helpful either way. I do like the neat appearance of the yarn under technique so I’ll give this a try for my next project. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@ItsCraftsyM]

@@tashanahmclean7608 my opinion is that tension comes with practice but it’s not the only thing. Yarn under definitely helped me, give it a go and let me know how you’re getting along with it 😉

[@moonspider7]

Thank you very much! I just discovered this method and was stressing about it because I really want to do amigurumi. It feels alien to my hands right now, but I'm sticking at it :3

[@ItsCraftsyM]

I know!!! Yarn under felt so odd the first time I tried it. And I had to keep checking each stitch as I was often alternating yarn under and yarn over 🤦‍♀️ But eventually it will become very natural. And now it’s my favourite way to make amigurumi. Just hang in there 😉 and good luck with your amigurumi 👋❤️

[@beno7583]

I am very new to crochet and really appreciated your video. Very helpful, thank you!!!

[@ItsCraftsyM]

@@beno7583 thanks for your comment ❤️ I hope you’ll get “hooked” with crochet as I did, it’s such a beautiful craft. All the best for your journey 😉

[@FarhanaFaruq]

This is very interesting..thank you. I do yarn over, will try yarn under.

[@jillkent6134]

This has been an eye opener for me, I’ve only just realised that I do yarn over and I’ve often wondered why my stitches are so loose . I will give the yarn under a try.

[@ItsCraftsyM]

@@jillkent6134 absolutely, try it and see if you like the texture and the look of it. It definitely helps in making tighter stitches👍

[@Vickey_iguess]

OMGGGG THIS WAS SO USEFUL I CAN NEVER MAKE A CIRCLE CORRECTLY.

[@those_eyes]

So, you use combo of under and over to complete the single crochet. I thought one would use under only! Thank you!

[@ItsCraftsyM]

@@those_eyes yes I do, but you can do combination of those, I prefer yu/yo as it’s easier on the wrists and I fell the yu/yu looks very similar anyway

[@Nnycin]

i've always crocheted with cross stich almost since the start. idk how i did it but these stiches are very pretty

[@soniaugalde2828]

Thank you ! I learned the difference

[@MaryCochrane]

Thank You. Love from Ontario, Canada ❤❤❤

[@ItsCraftsyM]

@@MaryCochrane love back from London, UK 🤗

[@MaryCochrane]

@@ItsCraftsyM Nice thanks

[@deeCee2646]

what do you do for a decrease? and also, what about a half double crochet stitch or even a double crochet stitch? Does this yarn under work with other stitches or just with a single crochet stitch??

[@ItsCraftsyM]

@@deeCee2646 for a decrease I would do the same by bringing the yarn under the hook on your first pull through the stitch. In my latest video on how to make a ball I show how to make an invisible decrease with yarn under. Regarding hdc or dc, yes you can yarn under them as well, but I usually don’t as for those stitches I prefer the fabric to be more drapy and yarn over works better for me in those cases

[@deeCee2646]

@@ItsCraftsyM Thanks for the reply! :)

[@alisonmary1443]

I will try this, thank you 🌷

[@TahiraJamil-ri6fw]

This was soo helpful but my slipstitch aren’t really that neat how do i fix that?

[@creepycutedesign]

Wow i didn't know that there is something like yarn over. I only learned yarn under without knowing that there is an other option 😅🤣

[@ItsCraftsyM]

@@creepycutedesign ahahhaha the beauty of crochet 🧶 there’s always something new to learn and try 😄

[@gretchenchristophel1169]

QQ...I notice the video is using single crochet...is there a reason/method to doing the yarn under for double crochet? Thanks

[@israal-hakim5691]

Weird bc the yarn over makes a cross shape that makes the projects much neater than yarn under. For year I was crocheting yarn under but later on found out about yarn over . But I'm also crocheting wrong side out with more delicate dolls now 😊

[@petraalejo7883]

Funny, that is how I crochet since elementary school.

[@1983Bojke]

Maybe it will be easy for me

[@aeropaclian2713]

Hi, I heard that yarn under uses less yarn. Is that true?

[@ItsCraftsyM]

It is true 👍 with the stitches being so tight and the movement being shorter you will use less yarn overall your piece with yarn under will look smaller

[@celestek.2395]

Thank you!❤ Why do you add an “A” at the end of some words and not others? Just pure curiosity. I😊🌸😆

[@ItsCraftsyM]

@@celestek.2395 Ahahahah I never thought of that 😆 I don’t have an answer, just my funny accent 🤷‍♀️

[@CharlieOkeson]

​@ItsCraftsyM and what is your accent, if you don't mind me asking. I'm trying to figure it out. I love accents. I'm from Western Canada, and Canada has many, many different accents. 🇨🇦✌️

[@ItsCraftsyM]

⁠@@CharlieOkeson I’m Italian 😊 I’ve been living in the UK for years now, and have a lovely community of international friends, so probably my accent is now a mix of all of this. So lovely to reach people in Canada and around the world with my videos ❤ 👋

[@Cat_Lover_123_nintendo_switch]

Turns out I only am doing yarn over

[@Amosmagee1]

I’m sorry about the title, but it’s just another way to learn a different technique to have evolved not hating peace be with you

[@jeanineethridge2443]

i will hate myself later? what bs

[@angelbear_og]

Then don't click. It's your choice.