Let's Try to Crochet a Plushie with Big Twist Favorite Faux Fur Yarn (this was a struggle)

[@Tfwcrochet]

I forgot to ask what you were working on as you watched this video. I was in such a bad mood by the end. Please let me know though. I always love reading those comments!

[@squitten.]

I’m working on some yoga socks to match my wild oleander hood. Also I would love to see a macrame video! I love all fiber arts.

[@Creatively_Crazy]

I'm working on some hot pads for a Christmas gift for a dear friend of mine.

[@ballroomred]

@@Tfwcrochet I’m working on Christmas presents! Specifically, trying to finish up all the stuffies so I can bring them when I fly home for Thanksgiving on Friday. I’ve got an elephant, a Pikachu, a lion lovey, and a sexy Plankton to finish up.

[@ElainefromPenguinPlaceCrafts]

Ballerina Kitty by Grace and Yarn

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@ballroomred lol sexy plankton

[@celarts5752]

Honestly with the Macrame, I'd watch you no matter what kinda crafts you're doin, you have such lovely cozy vibes and it always feels like I'm just sitting and crafting with a buddy whenever I watch your vids!

[@Tfwcrochet]

Thank you for saying that! That’s definitely the goal of my channel. 😊

[@rmgalardo]

I think your worm is adorable! I'm impressed you could keep it family-friendly dealing with the yarn 😂

[@Tfwcrochet]

Lol! It was a feat that’s for sure. Lily may have heard some expletives when the camera wasn’t rolling 🤭

[@OliverJanes]

I have been crocheting for a couple years, but started getting more into it the last year - I’m so happy to have found your channel. You are so relatable. I love your kit reviews & your reviews in general! Kind & honest.

[@Tfwcrochet]

I’m glad you’re enjoying my content 🤗

[@MissEmmyJay]

The worm came out so CUTE! I'm sorry the yarn gave so much trouble. But, at least now y'know you don't like it. I like watching you try all the different yarns because it's great seeing how it all works up in general and it gives everyone else an idea of what it'd be like.

[@Tfwcrochet]

I’m glad you appreciate it! Other people might have different experiences but I always gotta share my own.

[@teacheraprilrogers]

I like the Loops and Threads Faux Fur yarn much more than the Big Twist. It is also 3 held together but I have never had any issues taking it a part and turning it into 3 balls. It is also 56 yarda. It retails for $9.99 a skein. Much easier to work with then then the Big Twist fur. I love Big twist posh and plush. They are great for making amigurumi even if limited on colors. I would also love to see a macrame video. I have considered trying it, but I am a knitter and crocheter and teach both as a 2nd job. I am a history teacher, so I have to have a 2nd job to make ends meet. But it is the best 2nd job ever. Also thank you for giving people a safe place to talk about the issues and feelings they are experiencing right now. I hope that things aren't going to be as bad as they look to be heading.

[@madelegg]

your videos are so comforting to watch

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@madelegg Im so glad you still think so. Some people didn’t like that I brought up politics at all but I just wanted to say that one little blip. ❤️

[@Creatively_Crazy]

I would absolutely love to see a Macrame video! I also agree that I'd watch you no matter what craft you were doing. Love your content! Macrame is something I've always wanted to try but never have.

[@merlemiddleton6703]

Your worm is so adorable, I love it. Great job!

[@neea8807]

New commenter and viewer here, I'm a multi crafter myself so some macrame videos won't push me out. Also that worm is adorable! If you want to make your life easier with embroidered eyes I'd suggest doing it on a light fabric and sewing to the plushie. With a faux-fur yarn like this one nobody will notice.

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@neea8807 love that tip! Thank you.

[@mommatina8295]

I made a blanket for my son from I am guessing the Lion Brand fur yarn. Some of my adventures in yarn have been him liking a yarn, (and he just wants the skein,) but I look at it as 'what can I make with that.' My son has a fur blanket that is heavy but so soft. I had a bit of trouble knitting the blanket, (it's striped,) and I forgot how many rows I was doing of each color, (just blue and white.) I can tell but not many others can. You could make a furry boa for your daughter(s). I think you said you have a daughter.?

[@mommatina8295]

I am crocheting a "The Study of Planet Earth" blanket. Mikey created it, he is with "The Crochet Crowd" which is connected to "Yarnspiration." I'm using Mandala yarn by Lion Brand. I wish the yarn was thicker. I made this same blanket two other times this yarn clearing out my stash and making my own colorway. Those blanket will be warm solid looking. The Lion Brand yarn will drape nicely. Okay, too much information.

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@mommatina8295 a furry boa would be so cute if only it didn’t shed so bad!!

[@Viney_maple]

“It’s not very cute” proceeds to show the CUTEST worm I’ve ever seen!!

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@Viney_maple lol you’re too kind. I do think the camera helps cover up some of the flaws. But I was being a bit too harsh I think since I was already in such a bad state of mind that day.

[@qwertuipie1884]

your skin really glows in this video, whatever you changed, it's working! you look great.

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@qwertuipie1884 it’s called ~stress sweat~ lol

[@JillLowman-l4f]

The furry worm is adorable

[@lazydaisy411]

I’d love to see the macramé video. I’ve been thinking about trying it, too!

[@ccbaity]

That worm is adorable.

[@ballroomred]

The way you’re describing this reminds me so much of the Loops and Thread fluffy yarn, and I HATED it. That one is also three strands, tough to work with, big, and really hard to separate the strands. My experience was a disaster. My fave I’ve tried so far is Premier little bunny. Haven’t tried the normal bunny from Premier, but I’d be curious to know how that one is to work with. Great video! Also, the election 😭

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@ballroomred oof this yarn might be a copy of that yarn since big twist usually is a dupe of other yarns.

[@breezyveezy]

The worm looks almost like a loaf alpaca with that yarn, and it’s absolutely adorable 😂

[@sarahweger6410]

I would love to watch your macrame 😊

[@Tfwcrochet]

I think I’m gonna start on it tomorrow ❤️

[@annettelucchesi2292]

I think the wormie is so cute!!! Even though it was difficult to work with you did a fantastic job!! I always appreciate your honesty. I do a lot of the same crocheting that you do and I really don't like wasting money, so thanks for taking one for the team! P.S. if you did some macrame, I would definitely watch.

[@Kayari]

The worm turned out really cute in spite of the many, many flaws that yarn has lol As for size 7 yarns, i've worked with bernat blanket big, it recommends a size U hook or size 50 needles. It also only has 32 yards on a skein but i was able to make myself a 4' x 4' ish throw out of 4 skeins using size 17 needles (idk what the corresponding hook letter would be, but they're 12.75 mm) it's pretty much just an extra chunky version of the regular bernat blanket and only one of the skeins had a factory knot in it. all in all it was pretty nice to work with

[@quiltycrocheter9179]

Thank you for sharing. I'm making a cardigan for my daughter using Caron Big Cake.

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@quiltycrocheter9179 cute! I’m also using a Caron yarn to make myself a cardigan right now!

[@jenbrooke403]

I would LOVE to see a macrame video! I’ve saved so many cute macrame projects on Pinterest and I do have some macrame cord, but I have never tried it. I’d love to hear about your experience with it! I think your little worm turned out super cute! Definitely not worth the headache and fuzz in your nose, though! lol I’m working on a snowflake table runner for my dining room. ❄️ 😊

[@cinnamon2559]

Its pretty cute but i agree $10 for 37 yards 🫤its pretty thick so i guess you dont need a lot but with it being just so bulky i think you’d struggle even to use it as like a edging to a blanket or coat, and if it sheds that bad yikes. If they sold those individual strands it would be so much more versatile + youd get double the yardage for the same production cost

[@Tfwcrochet]

With the amount of shedding I wouldn’t buy it again if it were thinner but it would at least be more usable.

[@Knot_Made]

I used that yarn for scrunchies, I think.

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@Knot_Made it would be better for that. But still the shedding!

[@Knot_Made]

@ maybe it’s not the same faux fur then. 🤔 I don’t think the one I used shed that much. I should have kept the label. 😬

[@squitten.]

Awwww I think the worm is cute! 🪱

[@Tfwcrochet]

Thank you. I’m still not sure how I feel about her 😆

[@ballroomred]

@@Tfwcrochet if you think of her as a fuzzy caterpillar and not a worm, does that help?! Because I also think she’s cute

[@TheCrazyChickity]

I would love for you to try the macrame rope. I never knew what’s what it was called. Who knows it may be something some of us want to get into

[@ayanadixon4763]

I would absolutely watch you attempt macreme. It looks like an interesting craft. If you are still taking suggestions for crochet kits, I just purchased a Needle Creations kit at my local Meijer for $7.00. It is clearly marked for an intermediate skill level, unlike some kits. I can't wait to get started.

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@ayanadixon4763 ooo I’ll check that out

[@Snek_Go_Boop]

Id recommend rechargable batteries for fairy lights and stuff. Also, id love to watch macrame. I know what it is, but i dont think ive done it other than maybe a little bit as a kid.

[@Snek_Go_Boop]

Also, a very cute worm! Her eyes look like she's smiling!

[@fatfatcat21]

This yarn is really only good for accents in amigurumi. I like it for the fangs in my jumping spiders or the spinal ridge of dragons. I pull it into the 3 strands to use for that.

[@Tfwcrochet]

Did yours shed this bad?

[@fatfatcat21]

@@Tfwcrochet yes! it was everywhere!

[@Tfwcrochet]

@ uuugh that is the worst part. I was going to use it as an accent on a flamingo for my niece but with the way it sheds I just cant.

[@TheMclap]

I'd love to see a macrame video! I've been eyeballing that exact cord and would love to see how it works up.

[@sheilagawlik7045]

I can see your point. I might use it as trim It would work for edging on something I would be afraid to use it on anything for an infant. It looks like those fine filaments could get into the lungs and cause real problems for babies. Just think of how a baby breaths especially when they cry. I for one appreciate your review. I won’t bother wasting my money.

[@sicariusrepo]

I couldn't tell you why, and it might just be on video but i actually really liked those eyes; they were really cute imo

[@johannabliss5406]

I love your worm. I am sorry the yarn was so bad to work with though.

[@alanabrown7784]

I would love to see you try Macrame

[@Ske1et0n45]

I'm working on coasters! (i think i did it wrong the frogging is inevitable)

[@Tfwcrochet]

Good luck on your coasters!

[@AmyS-Dreamer28]

I was working on a C2C throw blanket while watching this video 😊 I've never tried a faux fur yarn, but I've wanted to. Is there one you'd recommend?

[@Tfwcrochet]

@@AmyS-Dreamer28 I love Keche Fluffy. I also liked the Premier plush I tried in a previous video

[@gaillynne1619]

Do the macramé

[@nicodemusharding2310]

Im first yay

[@Nichet.Crochet]

rat when

[@Tfwcrochet]

I’m not sure what your comment means but it’s funny you should comment on this video. I had already got these colors to make my rat pattern before I saw your video. And I thought- people will think I’m copying him! But I actually have made a rat before if you scroll back. I was going to mention your channel when I made a rat but then I didn’t even up getting to it.

[@IslandKate]

Oh dear, even here encouraging meltdowns over politics. My grandmother hid in a barn when the first plane she ever saw flew over her farm. She lived through the disastrous Spanish flu, TWO world wars and the depression during which her family including her six children were rendered destitute. Many children died of scarlet fever every year, some of her family died of TB. There was no indoor heating or plumbing. Quite frankly I don't understand how they survived winters. The only social outings were a very annoying church every Sunday or family visits. When she was in her nineties I asked her the secret of her sunny disposition and longevity. She said she just enjoyed whatever she had and didn't worry. Bad things are always happening. What you focus on makes your life. Focus on love and joy and love and joy is multiplied. Lessons from a triumphant survivor.

[@Tfwcrochet]

I appreciate your perspective and lived experiences. However I’m not in any way encouraging meltdowns. Just offering a lifeline in case anyone is struggling. I don’t think that’s going too far.

[@KittyKraftStudio]

My mom is also an exception of a person who can go through anything (including losing her husband to lewy body dementia) without needing to reach out for professional help. But most people aren't like that and that's ok. She's not "encouraging meltdowns," she's encouraging reaching out for help if you need it. It's bizarre that you think there's something wrong with that?