What you need to start crocheting amigurumi: Advice to Beginners | Stitches for crocheting amigurumi

[@SahanPrabhakar]

This was the most comprehensive beginner guide I've seen. I've been crocheting for a few years now. I wish I had this kind of a quick and strait forward explanation for everything, especially the magic ring. Slow instructions can make people nervous and most of them don't help you either. Thanks for making this video

[@patternsbypatsy]

Thanks for the feedback😊! I'm wondering if I should do a video just on the Progressions🤔? Explain each stitch a little more slowly.

[@SahanPrabhakar]

@@patternsbypatsy Oh wow! I would love to see your approach to stitches since I loved your method of explaining. Although, I feel there's more to talk about beginner experience. May be a part 2 with more questions for example, what's the best yarn to buy for a first time crocheter, What yarns are best to start amigurumi or a first bag or a bucket hat since those are some tutorials beginners look up on the internet. What are the cons of a bad crochet tool kit. I can say how horrid they can get because I bought some. I'm sure there are more people like me who can contribute opinions.

[@patternsbypatsy]

@@SahanPrabhakar thanks again for the feedback! I was thinking of making a video with more details about the stitch progressions🤔.

[@hans.lankamp]

I think this is a really great tutorial to get a solid, but manageable foundation of skills! In a day or 2, you can have a finished small piece that looks great! The way I started a few weeks ago was just going straight into a small project with yarn I had laying around and learning as I went. I of course made a lot of mistakes, but it did teach me a lot! I think either way is fine, and really depends on what someone is like when starting a hobby.

[@patternsbypatsy]

Thanks for sharing and leaving a comment! Keep crocheting😃

[@branwynnemay]

I loved what you said about learning to make amigurumi. It’s all solid advice. I like your voice, too. 😊 Thanks for this video!

[@patternsbypatsy]

Thanks for leaving a comment! I think crocheting amigurumi is a process and that's why it can take awhile to get really good at it.☺

[@amyx231]

I got a crochet beginner kit. All the hooks (up to 10mm) and the markers, needles, stuff I never knew I needed. No pattern or yarn though. It was a great buy. It was simple for me to grab the right sized hook because now I’ve got so many.

[@patternsbypatsy]

Sounds like you got a good one. I've seen some kits include things for knitting but it's called crochet🤔

[@holliberry]

There are definitely some good ones out there. I got some really nice hooks with stitch markers, measuring tape, a little scissor and the yarn needles. My new favorite hooks :) but a lot of them add a bunch of silly extras.

[@dhrachth1]

I teach a crochet class and this is pretty much exactly how I teach beginners.

[@patternsbypatsy]

I think new crocheters can feel overwhelmed and give up the idea of making amigurumi when they don't have direction. I really want to help because if you can make ami, you can make anything 😊. Thanks for leaving a comment and good luck with your classes👍

[@larissahaerolde8770]

Great tips! I'm a beginner, im starting to crochet a purse and underestimated the power of crochet markers, now I'm on my way to buy them 😂

[@patternsbypatsy]

I'm still learning as I go and I think that's what makes crocheting so fun😊

[@sommercastor4146]

Thank you! I have been crocheting since I was young but am having some issues with amigurumi. I appreciate your video.

[@patternsbypatsy]

I might know your struggles. I learned to crochet in rows using single crochet stitches, and that's all I knew how to do. I started learning new stitches and had a love/hate relationship with crochet. I'd pick up it, get frustrated and put it down. Then I found amigurumi and the cycle started again. I hope my videos help more people who want to learn how to crochet amigurumi because it is therapy 😃 Keep at it! There are solutions out there for any problem you have.

[@eoiny]

Truly, an excellent video. Thank you!!

[@patternsbypatsy]

Thanks for leaving a comment😃! Let me know if there's anything I can help with😊.

[@pfannkuchen365]

This was recommended to me right after I bought that same beginner kit and opened it already 😭 (The yarn that came with it was not beginner friendly) It was very informative though thank you!

[@patternsbypatsy]

Oh no!😢 I feel like many of the kits are put together by people who don't know the difference between crochet and knitting, but no worries! Don't let this keep you from crocheting😃!

[@TanBurishere]

I just started teaching myself to crochet. This is a great video with useful information. I like your fun/friendly demeanor! 🙂

[@patternsbypatsy]

Thanks for leaving a comment! Learning to crochet can be a process so don't worry if it takes time😉

[@TanBurishere]

@@patternsbypatsyI will take time and enjoy as I go. Thanks, again!

[@CraftHarlot]

Yes! You seriously only need a hook, yarn, stuffing and a big needle. Maybe $15 worth of materials.

[@patternsbypatsy]

I believe purchasing too many things can be overwhelming and if someone goes out and buys a bunch of stuff, they could feel like they have to rush to make a project.

[@Emzgea]

People who tried then cried a little bit then tried again then cried even more NoW!!!!!!!! how wants to throw their their phone 📱 across the room

[@patternsbypatsy]

When I started crocheting, I made single crochets in rows. I'd crochet row after row and then wonder why the edges were not straight. Crocheting was always something that I'd get all excited about and then give up because I didn't like the result of what I was making. It was even worse when I started crocheting amigurumi. Over time, I found solutions and now I want to share and encourage others to keep crocheting! I'm not perfect and I'd like crocheters to know that it's ok if yours doesn't look like a store brought stuffed animal.