How to Crochet with Your Hands: Make Your Own Baby Boat! - Stay Cozy Tutorial - Baby Lounger/Pet Bed
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 มี.ค. 2020
- Learn how to crochet with your own two hands! No experience needed.
Find Stay Cozy Big Cotton yarn: www.staycozyco.com/products/b...
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to make a cozy lounger for your human or fur babies! This simple hand-crochet technique is perfect for beginners or advanced crafters.
Stay Cozy Big Cotton yarn is machine washable!
Kid friendly.
Pet friendly.
Life friendly.
Stay Cozy Creative Co. is a mama-run, small business focused on staying cozy, creative, and kind. A portion of each purchase is donated to support immigrants and refugees. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Love hand crochet!
This would be great for small pets too!!!
Thank you so much for doing this for us. This is so helpful, for people who may be in a tight spot financially 😊
You’re welcome! I enjoyed making it and am glad you like it :)
Stay cozy,
Jessica
I love this! I made this for my granddaughter who is due in February!
So wonderful! Thanks for sharing Louise 💜
Thank you
Wonderful tutorial. Thanks for sharing..
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Wow you just save me 😂 I ordered the same as yours, didn’t know how to work it, my 1st go wasnt to bad but I will try again, mine came in 500g to, so I had to tie it, just seen how to sow it, so happy now, thanks, my daughter having baby an she wanted me to make crib 😂
Im glad I could help! Congrats with your grand baby 🥰
Hi! I just came across your video. Thank you for the thorough tutorial! Will you all be restocking this color yarn in the near future? I love it and have a little one expected to arrive in 2 months. Thank you!
Hi Aiyana, thanks for your comments. I’m glad the video is helpful! I don’t have plans to restock this specific color anytime soon, but all available yarn colors and styles can be found at StayCozyCo.com. I usually get different colors a couple times a year.
Sincerely,
Jessica
U did amazing work so beautiful boat u make well don dear I wanna make this but in our country we don’t have this kind of big cotton string so pls if u make a video of this big cotton rope it will be easy for me thank you
Thank you! I’m sorry you can’t find the tube yarn in your country. You could use merino wool, a chunky chenille yarn, or chunky acrylic yarn instead.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Awesome! I love this. And I love your collection of colour for the yarn. But it seems that you don’t ship to Canada…😢 I ll see what I can find then. Thank you for showing us tho!
Thank you! Yes, unfortunately I don’t ship to Canada at this time. I hope you can find something near you. Search for “tube yarn”. Good luck!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Im going to make these in a little bit of a smaller version at least I hope lol I'm new to crochet but my idea was a bed for my bunnies
Aw that sounds like a great idea! 🥹 I think this is a good beginner project 👍🏼
Goof job 👍
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed creating :)
Perfect and easy pattern. I used 1,3 kg Merino wool for the size of a newborn. Thank you. Could you make a pattern for a stroller blanket / sleeping bag for babys? That would be nice!
Oh perfect! I’m so glad you found this tutorial helpful. I’d love to see your finished creation if you’re on social media, you can tag @staycozycreativeco. I’ve never made one of those sleeping bags before, but you could probably follow my blanket video pattern to make a small version and connect two together for a sleeping bag. Just a thought!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Hi! made this with Extra Thick Bernat yarn. It looks great but no matter how I did the sides they easily fall. Any tips on how to stiffen it up a little bit? I made for a friend who is having a shower in two weeks.
Hi Jessica, love the baby boat and I would love to make it for my niece who is expecting. Can the yarn be purchased on your website? I was not able to find it.
Hi Kelly! Thanks so much for your interest. Yes, I do sell the yarn. However, I have some in-person workshops this weekend and am near the end of my current supply. I will add any leftovers next week, and then my need supply will arrive at the end of April! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
I love this! How can I get the yarn in lilac
I literally just got a Lilac Big Velvet yarn in stock this week! The velvet yarn is a bit softer than the cotton that’s shown in this video, and still washable. Here’s the link :) www.staycozyco.com/products/chunky-big-velvet-yarn
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Hello, it’s so cute! Can you also make this with like a cosy yarn?
I’m not sure what a cosy yarn is, but as long as it is extra chunky, it should work! I like our yarn because it’s squishy soft, durable and machine washable. You can find it on my website StayCozyCo.com. Either way, I hope you enjoy making it!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Great video, but just a friendly Tibit, the count was actually 9 not ten, the working loop does not count as a stitch, so you actually came back on the 9th chain😊
Good to know 👍🏼 I don’t do traditional crochet, so some of the specific terminology is new to me!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
This is really beautiful! What about two colors, is that possible?
Thank you! And yes, two colors are totally possible. I just had a customer make the base one color and the sides another and it turned out beautifully. I have a tutorial on how to connect two ends of yarn together so it’s pretty seamless.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Podrias poner subtitulos en tus videos , estos videos tambien se ven en paises latinos gracias
Sí, intentaré. Gracías.
Mantente acogedora,
Jessica
Hi I’m in the UK where can I buy this wool the same weight? X
Thanks for your interest! I use our Big Cotton yarn, which is a tube yarn full of stuffing. However, you can totally make these with wool too. Wool is much lighter than this yarn, so I’m guessing 1.5 kg would be sufficient? I hope that helps!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Hey, you should do a video on how you package these for shipping. Are they in postal bags or boxes?
I personally use boxes, but you could totally vacuum seal in a shipping bag I’m sure. I like boxes to provide extra protection so the item isn’t punctured or ripped. I hope this is helpful!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
@@staycozycreativeco Thanks Jessica, just trying to keep shipping costs low if I can help it, I may try bags and see how it goes
Amazing beautiful work !
Can i know the expected dimentions when its done ?
Thank you! It will be around 26" L x 15" W. But it will vary depending on the exact yarn you use and how tight/loose you make your stitches. You can always add an extra row if you want it bigger too! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Stay cozy, Jessica
How do you determine lxw if measuring starting chain?
Love your video. I was wondering how many inches is a loop?
Thank you! Loops are about 2” long. But if you use a different kind of yarn, this may vary. You don’t want any gaps in your boat, but if you make the loops too tight then it turns out small and it’s hard to work with. I hope this helps!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
How would you add handles and a hood cover?
I would probably do a similar pattern to how you beginning of the baby boat. Once it’s the size you want, bind off. Basically just make the bottom of the boat again, without the sides. Then attach to the baby boat with a separate piece of yarn by weaving it through the outside loops. For handles, you could either make by twisting two pieces of yarn or braiding three pieces. Loop ends through wherever you want them. I hope this all makes sense and at least gets you started :)
Stay cozy,
Jessica
How many skeins would you suggest for a medium sized cat or dog bed?
What dimensions? This tutorial is for 4-5 skeins and makes about a 15” x 30” bed.
I am in south africa and cannot get the big cotton yarn here. We do have 300 g super chunky yarn. Can i use that instead.?
Yes! You may need to change the number of loops and rows, but you can follow the same basic design :)
I’ve never done any type of crochet before. Do you think this is suitable for beginners like me? I want to make this for my baby coming very soon! Thank you !
Hi! Yes, this is a great beginner project for hand crochet. Many people have made it with this tutorial, and I’ve taught an in-person class too. I think you should be fine! I recommend 5 skeins of our yarn if you decide to try :)
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Love this video! I want to purchase yarn from your website but want to make sure I get the right amount. This video says 1 kilo would suffice. So if I buy two skeins, is that enough? Also, will the velvet yarn do the same job? Thanks!
Hi Alicia! Thanks so much for your interest. This Baby Boat pattern actually needs 2-2.5 kgs of yarn, depending on the type, which equals 4-5 skeins. Currently our Honey and Eggplant yarns are a bit lighter, so they have more length per skein. You could get away with 4 skeins with them. The mauve, ivory and any velvet yarn, I'd definitely recommend getting 5 skeins just so you don't run out. They are a bit chunkier. I hope this is helpful!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
@@staycozycreativeco yes thank you! I don’t know where I got 1 kilo from. Perfect! I’ll hold off a bit to see if there are any sales coming!
@@aliciamelendez3661 you may have seen someones comment about using merino wool. It's much lighter in weight, so you get more length and less is needed. I recommend signing up for our email list the the bottom of our website so you can be in the loop on any future sales and when new yarn arrives!
Hi, how much cotton yarn do I need please in length? Not weight. I’m wondering about trying out in different types of yarn and struggling to work out how much to buy! I’m another video of yours you introduce different types of big yarn and them being different weight. Thank you x
Hi Elena, I’m sorry I don’t know the length right now, but I can get back to you about it. Thanks for your interest.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Ok, I did some measuring and found that it takes about 3,300 inches (275 ft) of our Big Cotton yarn. With some of our thinner yarns this equals 4 skeins. With our chunkiest yarns, it’s 5 skeins. I hope this is helpful!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
R u able to use this stich for a baby cacoon?
What do you mean by a baby cacoon? If it’s for a baby to sleep inside, then I would say no if you’re using this tube yarn. It’s a bit weighted due to the stuffing on the inside and I wouldn’t recommend having it lay on top of a baby. It’s better for laying on. Let me know if this doesn’t answer your question.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Can you do one with handles?
I haven’t made one with handles but I’ve had customers who have! It’s super cute. You could make them like I made the strap on my handbag video, just shorter 👌🏼
How much kilos did you need?
2.5 kg is usually perfect. Could stitch a bit tighter/smaller with 2 kg :)
How sturdy is this?
Pretty sturdy! Our yarn is soft and filled with polyester stuffing, so it can be molded and formed easily. If you want it more sturdy/stiff, make your loops tighter throughout. For a looser style, use bigger loops. Hope this is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Is this method also suitable for merino wool? If yes how much kilos do you need then?
Yes, you can definitely use this with merino wool! I use 2-2.5 kg of our Big Cotton yarn, so you would need less merino wool because the wool weighs less. I would guess around 1.5 kg? But not sure.
@@staycozycreativeco thank you so much I am going to try
@@lindacog5071 awesome! Enjoy!
Can you tell me up to what age baby it fits in this?
I usually say up to 6 months. It depends on the baby obviously with size and mobility, they may be able to stay in it for more/less time. I hope this helps!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
@@staycozycreativeco Thank you so much
What kind of yarn? How many skeins?
This is called tube yarn. I sell cotton and velvet varieties on my website! StayCozyCo.com I recommend 5 skeins 👍🏼
Do you have to use that kind of yarn?
No, you could use a different style but if it’s smaller then it won’t build up as fast. You may need extra rows!
How long ist your finished Babyboat? :-)
About 28-30 inches. Depends on how tight/loose you make your loops :) you can also make it longer/shorter by increasing or decreasing the length of the foundation chain.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
What is the brand name of the product you are using and where can i get it?
This is our Stay Cozy Big Cotton yarn and is available on our website: StayCozyCo.com. It’s a small business so we offer different colors and varieties throughout the year. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Stay cozy,
Jessica
Hi I’m having a baby girl soon and I don’t have time to make one can you make me one please and send it 😊
Yes, of course! Visit my website for all available colors :) StayCozyCo.com. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
I made this a couple of years back and now wanting to make another but can’t find the yarn and color need. They are out of stock online. I need the color nutmeg. Is this yarn located anywhere else ?
I actually might have some extra nutmeg but will have to check tomorrow. I also have a chocolate velvet tube yarn that is my other brown color option. Please send me an email and I’ll get back to you! Jessica@staycozyco.com
@@staycozycreativeco email sent 🤗. I’m so thankful for your quick response !
How many meters is the yarn?
Each skein is about 17.5 m. I use about 5 skeins or 87.5 m per baby boat.
Hello’s how much meters of yarn please😊
I use about 5 skeins of my tube yarn, which I sell on my website. That’s about 88 meters.
Idk if it's on my end but it is hard as hell to hear you..thanks for the video.
Hi, Melinda! I’m so sorry it’s hard for you to hear it. I haven’t heard that feedback yet and I just double checked to make sure I could hear, so I’m guessing it’s on your end. However, I did record with my phone, so it’s not the most high tech audio either, so it’s hard to know for sure :) I’m glad you enjoyed the video anyway! If you have questions, please let me know.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
I can *NOT* *HEAR* this either.! dear Melinda, & Jessica. So the fault - definitely lies with the video.☝️ (♥️from..Australia'🐨)
@@taathefriendlyway6888 I’m so sorry you aren’t able to hear either. I hope the video is still helpful visually.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
I can't hear this.
@@laace2003 I’m sorry, I’m not sure why it doesn’t work sometimes. I hope the video itself and text on the screen is helpful.
Stay cozy,
Jessica
How do you join yarn I had to buy 5 balls?
Hi Deborah, it depends on the yarn. If you buy from me, I always connect the skeins for you before shipment. However the technique would be different for wool, chenille, etc. What kind do you have?
Stay cozy,
Jessica
@@staycozycreativeco the same as you used in tutorial, I think I’ve worked it out tbh- pull back outer layer remove a bit of stuffing from each yarn to be joined, put one in side the other and sew! Thanks
@@deborahdavey3736 oh good! Yes, that’s exactly what I do. Enjoy creating!
@@staycozycreativeco good thanks
How much does it cost to make this?
With the tube yarn I sell I recommend 5 skeins x $16.50 = $82.50 + shipping. My velvet yarn is currently on sale, so it would be cheaper now if you chose that.
@@staycozycreativeco thank you!!
@@staycozycreativeco did you use cotton tube yarn in this video? I popped on your website and it looks like that is a bit lower in price.🙂
@@peggywheeler4848 yes! I did use the cotton tube yarn. It is usually $1 cheaper than the velvet, but velvet is currently on sale with the code YARN, so it would be cheaper right now :)
I could hear your husband’s voice in the background 😅😂
Omg I knooow 🙈 this video is so old and he was playing video games in the basement!
Gosh, I can't hear her at all.
If I wanted to make a smaller size. Do you know if 8 open stiches to start instead of 10 would work with the same amount of rows ?
Absolutely 👍🏼 you can really use any starting amount you want. If you go a lot bigger, you’d probably want to add an extra row, but just a little smaller shouldn’t be a problem.