i tried crochet amigurumi for the first time.. was it a BIG FAIL? (crochet plush)

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[Acecidic]

I recommend keeping a jar of the small scraps (you know the little ends? Plus doesn't have to be a jar, it can just be a bag or something) and using that as well to stuff them!

[abbey]

as an amigurumi pattern designer this is the video I've been waiting for

[eglematuleviciute]

Hey Jenna, you're doing great on amigurumi! About the eyes: a lot of times people like to use safety eyes for amigurumi toys and plushies! They're very convenient because you don't have to sew them on. But using beads because you have them in the house is cool too!

[clarakf]

As someone who learned how to crochet making amigurumi, those look SO GOOD for your first time. Mine were very wonky 😂
And yes, they're very addictive. In 3 years I've managed to fill every single empty space in my room with them

[valentinatache]

Normalmente nunca comento pero, tus videos en realidad me ayudan mucho con mi inglés y además es crochet!! Que combinación tan hermosa❤

[JennaPhipps]

Thanks for watching today's video! here are the patterns used:

[modaz]

The dress makes such a beautiful piece of art in your home ❤️😍

[Just_Izzy]

Jenna is the definition of you can do all things if you put your mind to it 💗

[Deafkid]

I’ve never been drawn to crocheting my own amigurumi. I think they’re so cute but just not what I want to make. I think I’m the most drawn to wearables / bedding

Edit: I forgot the entire back half of my comment lol, what I was meaning to say what that this is inspiring me to give it a shot!

[barbarasmith]

These look terrific! Jenna, if you want to up your amigurumi game, look for a video tutorial on how to do an 'amigurumi single crochet'. Basically, the difference between and amigurumi single crochet and a normal single crochet is that you insert your hook in the stitch, then YARN UNDER (instead of over as usual). It takes a little while to get used to doing that because muscle memory makes you want to do the opposite, but what you get is a much tighter single crochet. The idea is to not allow the stuffing to show between the stitches. Another tip is use at least one hook size smaller than you think you need (Unless the designer of the pattern specifies a certain hook, that is). The tighter the stitches, the nicer your finished piece will look. If you get really ambitious, look up a video tutorial on 'amigurumi invisible decreases'. These are really simple too. You insert your hook under the front loop only of the two stitches you want to use for your decrease WITHOUT YARNING over (or under!) until AFTER you have both of those front loops on your hook. then you Yarn under and pull that loop through the two loops on your hook. Voila! Invisible decrease made. Also, safety eyes are not very expensive and you will be shocked at the cuteness factor of using them. They come in lots of sizes too, which can be used to great cuteness amplification effect as well.🥰

[kripar]

I was making crocheted stuffed animals in the early nineties as a preteen before amigurumi was a thing… I stopped for…erm…almost 30 years 🫣 and just recently started again, as something to sooth my brain and keep my fingers limber (bad arthritis). I started during our summer vacation using patterns I found or bought online, books I ordered, YouTube tutorials… and it is so fun and gratifying, makes me so happy. I don’t know what I am going to do with all my new stuffies, but who cares? 😂 I’ll find some space for them. I am currently working on a tortoise wearing a hat that my daughter drew for me when she was 4, and I am not even using a pattern, just winging it based on what I’ve learned in the last 3 months!
Love your channel, Jenna! 💜

[jaelynborg-pfgh]

Hey Jenna! I crochet amigrumi all the time, and I recommend instead of just cutting off your ends, tuck them into the plushie, so it won’t unravel.

[gabiemiller]

I always had difficulty getting the correct tension on my foundation chains. some people suggest using your usual tension but sizing up the hook for the starting chain, which helps. what i prefer though is "foundation single crochet". i get much more consistent results now :)

also as other people mentioned: save your yarn/fabric scraps to use as stuffing! you can also obtain polyfil second-hand by thrifting pillows/sleeping bags/comforters/stuffed toys, etc.
I even like to include small amounts of plastic trash in my stuffing if the item is mostly decorative and doesn't need to be laundered (grocery bags, plastic mailing envelopes, deflated bubble wrap, you get the idea). Just make sure the object in question is spot-clean only and not meant for children, that way you can avoid issues with drying.

[kskc]

Jenna, they came out so cute! can't wait to see the beginning of the Christmas Amigurumis.

[ClubCrochet]

Omg yessss finally! It was so fun watching you get addicted to amigurumi! I got obsessed in high school and never looked back. Great video!

[carolschubel]

You can do a ghost holding a tiny pumpkin..there's all kinds of Ami patterns....I'm obsessed...lol I LOVE making tiny creatures, they always end up so FLUFFIN adorable

[eduardorosa]

Why do I like you so much? You are so real, nice and funny. Maybe is that why.

[rstar]

I love that you’re doing amigurumi! It’s one of my faves to crochet and there are some really simple but really cute patterns for free out there!

[nuriagiralt]

I love seeing you go down the rabbit hole of amigurumi 🥰🥰🥰 I was hooked from my first try but I still hate sewing on the pieces.
I love all your content and look forward to seeing more!

[Arri]

When I saw the title I am like: 'JENNA HAS NOT CROCHETED AN AMIGURUMI BEFORE!!??' But then again, you only do crochet clothing so that makes sense 😂

EDIT: Thank you so much for the likes!!