What You’ve Secretly Wanted to Know About Micro Crochet…

Ever wondered what it’s like to dive into the world of micro crochet? In this video, I’m answering your top questions - from choosing the best thread and tools to managing tension and hiding ends. Whether you’re a beginner or just curious about this fascinating craft, you’ll find plenty of tips and insights to get started.

00:00 FAQ, Answered!
00:26 What's your preferred thread?
01:46 What's your favorite hook size?
02:28 How do you hide your ends?
03:18 Is micro crochet harder on your hands?
03:59 How do you stay focused on tiny stitches?
05:54 How do you keep your tension so even?
06:31 How long does it take you to make a miniature blanket?
06:57 Do you use a magnifying glass or a special lighting?
07:32 Do you wear glasses and does micro crochet strain your eyes?

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[ahlorachew]

I've been dabbling in microcrochet because it's so much cheaper to by thread than yarn. 😂 I like the process of crocheting, just the material prices hurt me sometimes. My first few micro projects, I used a regular crochet pattern, using the micro hook and thread, but the size was all off and I had to improvise with the pattern halfway through, so I always wondered if all micro crochet patterns are exclusive to micro and not interchangeable with regular sized crochet.

[WoodvaleLane]

Always wondered if it was harder on the hands, good to know it isn't! I also go by the rule if it hurts to crochet stop. I love all of your tiny creations they are so unique 🧶

[UkuleleGirl]

The urge to sit down and make this type of stuff is consuming me. Must finish human size blanket before i make fairy size blanket

[chanboubou]

Your work is absolutely stunning. I am totally in love with your blankets. You inspire me! Keep making them and showing them to us.❤
Chantal from France

[paus_]

I'm just starting with 0.5 mm Tulip hook and it feel so sharp that a wrong tug can tear the (cheap) cotton/embroidery thread that I use. Almost all of your preferred threads are so expensive here in Indonesia.
It doesn't really that hard on my hand but I got callous on the tip of my middle finger from the way I use it to hold the project and insert the hook to the stitches 😅
Also in my experience from mostly made amigurumi, it's easier to micro crochet flat stuff than on the round bcs we have a lot more room to maneuver the hook. There's less chance your hook hooks the opposite stitch from the one you're working on 😅

[Squishypalms]

Amazing video, this deserves wayy more views because it's so informative

[Statelier]

Just came across your work on IG ...Really Lovely work... crocheting is so Calming and your skill is Unbelievable..Keep up the Great work.❤

[dingbatsplaysgames]

Thank you so much for this video, I like to give you more than one thumbs up but alas, I can only click it once. I love micro crochet! I am currently only able to go as small as jeans sewing thread.

[Pdxy]

Today I got my hands onto micro crochet I'm using 0.75 totally loveing it I'm going to make some cute micro toys with it

[michellethompson]

I love micro. Lately I've been using size 40 Lizbeth tatting thread, which comes in 206 colors. My micro crochet jewelry stays crisp without using a stiffener. Lizbeth also has a size 80 thread for when I feel the need to squint.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and videos. They've provided inspiration.

[cosyla]

Beeindruckend. Ich habe noch nie so extrem feine Häkelnarbeiten gesehen.
Das braucht supergute Augen und Handfertigkeit.

[sallymenezes]

This is lovely. Thank you for all the information. Beautiful work.

[bettyward]

i just love everything you do, and you got me started on doing this but mine are made with a 7, want to go smaller but not they’re yet 😊 thank you so much

[alimustafa]

I would love to see a time lapse of this.

[a-izqts]

Your mini work is beautiful! Great video. First time I watch one of your videos. Thanks for all the tips. I was watching your video as I was crocheting with a 5mm hook and reg yarn!
I will watch more of your videos. Is there a video tutorial on beginning an easy microcrochet project?
Thanks!

[jennygrant]

Great video! I wish I had the patience to do this. I am inspired to try after watching. 🙏 Wish me luck!

[hrhdmk]

I find starting (chain and first row) is so difficult that I wonder if I can do this craft at all. Any tips to get started?

[anastasiatselos]

Oh c’est beau, je ne connaissais pas.

[lolasworldofminiatures]

Have all the free memberships been dispersed? I imagine so but ya never know. Thanks for the information! I have a set of crochet hooks but the smallest is 0.6mm 😅

[Laura-hpxi]

I love doing miniature/ micro crochet amigurumi but seem to still struggle to do the first few rows as it's so hard to keep a hold of, do you have any tips for this? I normally use a DMC Perle 8 thread, anything smaller I cant really get a good grip on at all.