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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ม.ค. 2023
- #Amigurumibooktag
1. How many books do you have?
2. How many of your books have you made something from it?
As you show the books answer these questions:
The ones you have made something out of...
1. How would you rate the book? Must buy, good, ok, fair
2. How many items have you made in it?
3. Any tips or thoughts on the book or patterns that you can remember?
4. What made/makes you buy a specific book? (You follow the designer/recommendation on youtube, price)
Ones you haven’t made any from
1. Any quick thoughts about it? (Example one of mine is all diagrams!)
Please make sure to tag a couple channels. Everyone enjoys hearing their channel be tagged.
@LlamaMamaKayla
@PamelasAdoringCrochet
@NoCatchyName
@YarnandPajamas
@craftablyeverafter
@ksmomcrochets
@carolinefortheloveofcrochet
@MarnysCrochetandCrafts
@YarnjoyPodcast
@TheDabblingHook
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Hello my name is Crystal and here is a little bit about me 😀:
I live with multiple chronic illnesses that keep me bed ridden most of the time.
Crocheting and the wonderful world of yarn have become my passions keeping me somewhat sane during the battles of chronic illnesses. I hope you will follow my journey through yarn and the love of crocheting and all the possibilities it brings. Although I post video’s somewhat sporadically due to frequent flares in my illnesses, I will always be back with other videos sooner or later :-)
I really enjoy chatting and getting to know yarny friends in our wonderful community, but please be patient as my response time may be rather tardy depending on how severe my health might be on any given day. Please accept my apologies in advance.
I love making amigurumi the most, however I also really enjoy making things like sweaters, hats, afghans and anything that makes my grandkids smile! "WHATS ON YOUR HOOK?"
I’ve been in a battle for almost 15 years fighting against a host of immunological diseases. If you’re curious what my illnesses are here is my most current list, lol.
1. Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
2. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
3. Small Fiber Neuropathy
4. Rosacea (Ocular too)
5. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
6. Connective Tissue Disorder
7. Fibromyalgia
8. Possible Chron’s Disease
9. Histamine Intolerance
Also last but not least, I love reading the Bible and the study of Gods Word. What’s your favorite Scripture verse?
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Mr Barksalot dog pattern, Sir Guardsalot crochet gnome pattern, Mr. Purrsalot crochet amigurumi cat pattern & Princess Trots-a-lot Unicorn Pattern can be found on my Etsy store.
My Etsy Store:
www.etsy.com/shop/Chronically...
My Facebook link:
groups/38379...
My Instagram name: chronicallycrochetingcrystal
My Mini Monster Tutorial:
• QUICK & EASY Mini Mons...
I just started crochet last year and this tag is bringing me so much joy! I started with amigurumi and literally am obsessed with looking at everyone’s books!
I have to tell you, it was because of this book tag you created that i got back into crocheting after 6 years! I am a knitter for the most part, but before i taught myself how to knit, i taught myself how to crochet. And knitting toys is why i learned how to knit. I had just ordered two crochet amigurumi books before these book tags started popping up on my feed. I saw the books i got on the screen and saw some of the beautiful dolls produced from them and had yo go stash diving to see if i could even remember how to read a crochet pattern. It worked! I made Mable the cow from Amigurumi treasures 2 and am now making the hare from enchanted woodland Amigurumi. Both are books from the same author. You have her first book! So thank you for sparking a new obsession in me!!
I am just like you. I love collecting crochet books, I have some that you have. I love this idea it's very helpful. I love this video. It great to see you.
Hello Judy. 😀 I have already bought 3 more books from this tag, lol. 😳😂
I recommend Plenty of fish in the sea from olive at stringy ding ding. It is just awesome. I have been following her for a long time and was just so happy when her book came out. Last year i made over 175 stuffies. I am aiming for 375 this year. since the 17th of december i have made 28. i have only about 6 books but get most of my patterns on line. I have the rag doll book. I love it too. Made a monkey and elephant. will be making more from it also. Also have the crochet cute critters. haven't made anything from it yet. One i have that you don't is is Unicorns, dragons and more fantasy amigurumi. Just love this one. Thanks for sharing your books and opinions with us.
I’ve seen Ella at No Cathy Name and Kayla make items from the plenty if fish under the sea. Definitely needs to go on my list! I was wondering about the Unicorns & dragons one. Thank you for letting me know you love it. 🤗 They definitely are just my opinions. Others may feel totally different. I’m really interested if someone has the same ones as me how they feel about it. 😀
The doll book with the charts is right up my alley!!! Perfect for me!!! Sorry!!!
Oh my goodness I wish we loved close so you could cone over and teach me! That would be so much fun. 😀
@@chronicallycrocheting That would truly be so much fun!!
You are to funny, so glad you have been on more, I miss you!
Me too! I love making vlogs and chatting with my friends. I hope I can keep it up for a long time. My fatigue is high today, hopefully it’s short lived. I have soooooo many vlogs I want to make! 😀. There are no upcoming holidays so I shouldn’t go into a crazy long flare. I really pay dearly for those.
We love you too Crystal! ❤
Love you too. 🥰🥰🥰
Crochet Ragdolls was my first book. No recommendation, it was just to cute and perfect for my charity work. I give to children in foster care, hospitals and military families. I was Crochet You! The dolls with different abilities, like my youngest daughter.
WoW girlfriend…. You are on a roll!! What a fun idea!! I am saving this video for reference! Take care❣️❣️
I have been doing vlogs instead of doing things around the house and today I had to choose the house darn it, lol. Yesterday I was miserable. I am on a rollar coaster with my fatigue however having more good days (for me) that I usually do. I hope it stays this way. 😀
@@chronicallycrocheting I hear you on that! I’m having a reaction from a new med I started on and can hardly get out of bed today!! I had so many plans to do some organizing but it’s not going to happen today!! I’m glad you’re on a pretty good streak, hopefully I will follow!
@@cyndihanson157 I’m so sorry your reacting badly to a new medication. That’s why I don’t try them much anymore. I hope you have more good days soon. 🥰
Wow, lots of books, I have a couple you have and some you have. I recommend donut buddies and mabel and friends.
I’m exactly like that. Social anxiety sucks. But when I am actually around ppl, once I’m in the moment, it’s like I dont even have it. Like I think ppl would be very surprised think I have it type thing. It’s really weird. The insecurity part is the worst.
this is such a great idea!! don't be anxious -- your ideas are valuable, and doubt is a liar. thank you for this!
I’m revisiting all the videos with this tag. I love love love books. My collection has grown since watching this video. I have already recorded 3 videos with this tag and I suspect that a 4th video won’t be too far.
Thank you for opening up and showing your vulnerable side. That was very brave. I'm an introvert myself, which has served me well in my life circumstances. Not to worry, you're not alone. You're a sweet person. Just be you and follow your heart. You'll be just fine.
Hello Crystal 🥰 I'm so excited that the tag is out there, I've been looking forward to this one. I'm hoping to do this one soon.
Lots of hugs 🤗
I was SO excited I could finally film it! I watched Rebecca’s vlog and was thrilled and giggling! It made my night. I cannot wait to watch everyone’s. I am over the moon happy!!! I am paying today for it however it was worth it! 😀
Afternoon hun, yes on the long term illness. As I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia and from November to end Jan I wasn’t able to go any where. So I can understand about not seeing anyone for ages . If it wasn’t for my crochet, I would have gone insane . It was only this Feb I finally knew from the doctors.
My Neurological condition effects my speech which makes me embarrassed about meeting people. I go to a crochet group once a week at my local yarn shop, I was very anxious at first but now I love it. They know me and I can just crochet if my speech goes AWOL.
I don't have any friends either. I'm not sick like you,but I have chronic pain since the last 2 car accidents. I really enjoyed seeing your books ! Makes me want to get one of my books out and make me some amigurumis ! It's nice to see you yarny friend !!
I’m so sorry you live with chronic pain. I do too. It can so very rough to endure at times. I wish we live closer. I would love to be your in person friend. However I’m glad we are TH-cam friends. 🤗 I’m so grateful for this community. 🥰💜
Hi! I'm just discovering all your videos and love your channel 🤗💗 I only have a few books but I'm so excited to build my collection! Looking forward to seeing more of your creations 🤗💗🧚♀️🤗🥰
Welcome wee crochet corner. 😀🤗🥰💜
I gathered up my books and made a video... I don't have all that many books, but I realized today that I haven't made anything from the majority of them! I think I've only made projects from four of my 10+ books!
Also, being indoors due to the pandemic for two years definitely made it challenging to get outdoors again and be social. All my introvert tendencies were activated!
I think covid effected a lot of introverts to go to their extreme too. I hope you are able to get out more. My mom likes being at home and not socializing much. She has a couple of friends she only sees once a year. I would be bugging them way more often to get together, lol. 😂
Btw, I had no idea you started this, this is first time finding you and I just yesterday discovered the book videos so of course I’m on about my 6th now BUT just wanted to say this idea is absolute genius. Exactly what I wanna see. 😀 lists are my thing as well. Almost to an unhealthy level lol
Nice collection of books. I don't read graphs either.
Thank you. 🥰
I am a new sub after finding this video and currently editing my video response! Thank you for the fun tag
Welcome. 😀 Thank you for subscribing. 🥰 I’m glad you are enjoying the tag too! 🤗
Just found your channel, I love it. I commend you for creating your channel. Yes Crystal you are not alone! The social anxiety is real and destroys my efforts to push myself to go out. I’ve lost confidence in my ability to feel comfortable in social activities. 26 years ago before the chronic issues began I was a social butterfly. Fast forward I never want to leave my house. My social existence is on TH-cam! I’m brand new to amigurumi I fell in love with your little monsters. I even started one of them. I have a hard time with my count, so I’m having to take it apart multiple times. You have to laugh when the brain fog sets in or you’d cry, right?
Helllo Crystal! What a NEAT IDEA and CHRONICLE!!!!!!!!🥳 It is something I was curious about too!!! ☺You did an amzing job with this video!!!!!I hope so much people are gonna play along!!!! I love amigurumis crochet books too, and have similars taste as you: I'm passed crocheting the easy beginner's patterns, and I prefer now a little more details in my amigurumis and not just spheres with 2 eyes , 2 arms 2 legs! 😆
Regarding the book with only chats did you know that its mostly "old school original amigurumis patterns....coming from those who invented them : Japenese crocheters!!!!!💞 Also, those symbols are "International crochets symbols" for anything crochet: baby clothes, blankets or amigurumis! So you dont have to speak Japaanese to crochet with those books! I wrote you 2 videos to first watch to begin to learn how its all working. But, I have somewhere in my computer more detailes tutorial on ALL YOU NEED to KNOW TO MAKE AMIGURUMIS with Japanese books , but I can't find them at the moments. But I'm sure if you do a little bit of research on Google AND TH-cam, you will fin everything you need.
2 good ressources on TH-cam:
th-cam.com/video/PXdHKRLSJcY/w-d-xo.html (By HappyBerrycrochet) She explain the diagram especially for an amigurumipattern and after, she actually DO it while showing you on the charts where you ar. Excellent.
th-cam.com/video/z-3EOabnops/w-d-xo.html (By Mickey The crochet Crowd)="Read a crochet diagram" Mickey explain it for any charts BUT he also give very basics IMPORTANT tips, like how do you know Where you start to read, and in what diretion? etc. Excellent.
I'm ppretty sure uf you keep searching on youtube, you will find the right tutorial to nake you understand how its working. Its not very dificult. Just a little bit of "study" to know what each symbol means, and after that you are good to GO!!! really, like a lots of thing, its only paying attention at what you do and with practice you just get Better and Better!!!
I will answer you questions in another comment, I have to go count my books!!! A bg thank you for this awesome video!!!!
How sweet of you to help me figure out reading charts and taking the time to list some youtube videos to watch. Thank you so much! 😀🥰🤗 I definitely will be trying it someday. I’m always up for a challenge! I probably cannot get to it until the middle of the year however I will let you all know how it’s going or maybe even see if anyone wants to join in. 😀
@@chronicallycrocheting Oooh, nonpressure it was just in case you would really like to do a pattern andit only come in a form of a chart...it may help you. And dont worry, you do to need to wait to have a special period of time to figure it out. Just after you have watched those 15 minutes videos, you will be OK to try. Its not harder then to learn a New stitch! Good luck!😉
Thank you for creating this tag. I’m enjoying all the videos with book recommendations!
Your welcome 🥰
Thank you for all your books you shared. I wrote down a few…I’m fairly new to crocheting and am really enjoying it. I really want to make amigurumis…but it intimidates me a bit. I’m trying to find the right one to try that is really easy to start. I love your positivity and smile. I can relate with the friends. I really don’t have a lot of friends. My best friend lives in another province so we text almost everyday…but definitely not the same as a friend in person. ❤
what a great idea I might have to do this on my channel too thankyou
Please do the tag and if you could tag me so I can watch it! 😀🥰 I’m struggling to find everyone’s. The don’t all pop up when I filter for it. 🧐
Thank you for tagging me Crystal!!! Oh my this tag is gonna be hard on my wallet. I have already ordered two new books! 😂
I already bought one that you or Julie mentioned (my poor brain I cannot remember who mentioned it), I found it for $6.50! Soooooo it definitely is going to be hard on the wallet. 🤣
@@chronicallycrocheting I can’t wait to see more videos of people sharing their libraries. This was such a cool idea!
@@YarnandPajamas I’m so glad you think so too. You and Julie made my night last night watching yours guys’s vlogs. Thank you for making one. 🤗🥰
Oh gosh I have well over 20 aumigurumi books lol. I really love the zoomigurumi 1 threw 10 books. Ive made a whole bunch out of them, definitely lots of small books, many many printed patterns I have in 2 binders lol
I have a ton of digital pattern too!😬😂
Ha! First I need to find the books!!!
I here ya’, I get my room cleaned up only to mess it up worse than it was before I picked it up, lol. Such a vicious cycle. 😳😂
Thank you so much for tagging me, but I don't have a single amigurumi book or magazine. LOL!!! What a fun tag though!!!
I totally forgot you don’t read patterns. My poor brain is really slow. 😳😂
@@chronicallycrocheting Actually, I can read amigurumi patterns pretty good as well as mosaic crochet and interlocking crochet. I am getting better at other patterns. In fact, the snuggie I just did was done from a pattern.
Love the mini ornaments book. We can do that. I do ornaments each year for my Gkids and intend to keep doing. Gonna back up and do a screen shot. Love this !
It's so good to see you so animated, Crystal. I'm hoping that means you're feeling better. It makes me very happy that are so pleased with the book I gave you. Yay! 😇😇I'm coming in late to this hash-tag, but the hash-tag sounds intriguing. I have no idea how many amigurumi books I have, even after clearing out my books. I'll have to check and see. I know I have several Zoomagarumi books. Now I have to check out the favorites one, and the Christmas ornaments book. God bless and Happy New Year...
I love you and all your videos. I always look forward to seeing you. Hugs 🫂 and God's blessings.
Hello Vicki. You warm my heart by saying you love my vlogs. Thank you so much. Today a rough day (I filmed this last night) and to read comments like yours puts a smile on my face.
If you ever do doilies most are in charts not much writing but it’s not that bad really. The crochet crowd has a video on reading charts and graphs thank you for sharing
Great video 🙂 and I loved seeing what books you had and hearing all about them. I have to say as soon as I saw that Dinosaur book I was in love ❤ I just have to get that one. So I've taken screenshots and I'll be off to look later to see if I can find it, hopefully I can get it in the UK as its a book I know I'd love. Funnily enough the reason I'm inspired by it is my husband was out doing errands in our small town and came across this window display of amigurumi, and it was a scene of Dinosaurs and he took a photo for me (I still have it). So when I saw that book it totally reminded me of this and I've been wanting to make Dinosaurs like this ever since I saw the display so this book will be perfect 👌.
I too suffer from a chronic illness, I cannot walk or weight bear and the only way I can get out of my hospital bed (in my own room at home) is to be hoisted into my specialised wheelchair or my reclining armchair. I still have to spend most of my time in bed, can't even move/turn myself and my husband is my full time carer. I love crochet especially amigurumi and like you I have many books, sadly most I've not made from but thats only due to lack of time and energy....of which I'm sure you can relate too 😔. I must wrap up this message now as I'm exhausted and my illness means I have to sleep a lot and my body is screaming at me to do so. So I must finish this up but I just wanted to reply as I enjoyed your video and I also really related to what you said at the end too, I'm just like you and I've not had a friend face to face for a very long time. With this condition it sure does make it hard 😔 and it definitely makes you feel really paranoid as I second guess myself all the time so I really do understand ❤.
Right I must go now, hope this finds you on a day thats not too awful for you and I'll definitely be a follower of your channel now 🙂 and as and when I can check out some more of your previous (and new) videos.
Take care of yourself x
Oh my Crystal!!! So many books! I have some of them but I most definitely want some of the ones I don’t have like the dinosaur 🦕 one. It looks amazing!😊🧶
Hello Karla. I just bought another one, lol. In my defense it was only $6.50. 😬😂
Love this tag! I am an avid amigurumi book collector. I love amigurumi books, I read tons of Amazon reviews and try to do all the research I can before I buy my books. And I love lists too, I've actually always wanted to reach out to you more because we live relatively close and I go to spokane area a lot. I too live with chronic illnesses and I know we would become fast friends. You've always felt like a kindred spirit to me. I'm painfully shy at first though and have tons of anxiety. But I'd love to be your in person friend. Gosh you are speaking my language I absolutely hide in the house and don't want people to look at me, I feel they can see the ugly I feel inside. I adore and love you crystal. I have 59 crochet books. 😱 and I will tell you all about them in an email. Thanks Crystal for putting this out there I'm so excited to talk about my love of Crochet books with someone🥰
I would absolutely LOVE to meet up in Spokane sometime. I go there for sure once a month for a doctors appointment. 😀 I will be there on Tuesday. I think we would make wonderful in person friends especially because we understand each other and can empathize. 59 books is amazing! I want my to grow my collection to at least 100 someday. 😀
I fell in love with the Ragdolls after seeing her interview here on YT. I am really struggling with the dog's head though 😕
I will need to look up that interview. 😀 I’m sorry you are struggling with the dogs head. ☹️
It is so great to see you happy and having a good day! I am looking forward to see who has what books and if they liked them or not. I only have two or so. I usually go on Etsy and pick a pattern that I can make or change to fit my needs lol I would love to learn how to make clothes for ami dolls. I know that Pamela Loves Crochet makes cute ones for 18" dolls but I am not sure I can size them down to fit the smaller dolls or not. I am not chronically ill but for the last six years (since I stopped working) I have been basically a shut in, I don't have a car and borrowing my grandsons is a real hassle LOL People seem to like me but since I don't push myself to go out they kinda drifted away ;) I really didn't realize how bad it was until I started to go out more. The anxiety is so stressful that the next day I am exhausted mentally and physically. But when I am home with my son (and cat) and I am crocheting or crafting and watching my yarny friends I am calm and happy. It is all a mental thing but I think those are the harder things to get pass. ;) Much love Crystal, I love your perseverance! ❤❤❤
Hello Nancy. I have Pamela’s USB of all her 18in dolls. 😬 That is on my crochet list to make this year. Well some of them, lol. I bought 18” dolls for my granddaughters and want crochet clothes for them. After I bought the first one I fell in love with them and definitely will be buying me a doll someday. I have tons of Etsy patterns too. I’m so sorry you have social anxiety as well. Anything that keeps you shut in and way from people makes it really hard to be around people again. I definitely am calm and happy crocheting and watching yarny friends too. Blessings and Yarny hugs to you. 🥰🤗🧶💜
So many awesome books I have never seen before. I purchased a book of desserts and it was in graphs as well. I just put it away for now. I only have two of the ones you posted. Love this idea. Blessed day to you both. 🦆
Hello Juanita. I have already bought one book and only two people have done a vlog so far! I found it used for $6.50. 😬 I have a feeling I will have a long wish list when done. 😂
You don't have to be Chronically Ill to be like that 99and half % friendless. The one friend that does come to see me works so much I see her if im lucky 2 to 3 times a year. I loved all you r books I seen a few I need to add to my wish list lol. Your in my prayers.
Hello Ronda. I am so glad you pointed that out. There are many reasons other than chronic illness that can lead to someone not having any in person friends. No matter the reason it is very hard and lonely. We were made for relationships. So much love and hugs sent your way. I will be praying for you too. 🥰🤗💜
I need to start looking and see how many books I have! I just started doing Amigurumi this past year. I have never done a tag before. I will keep watching this to see how it works!
I hope you do a vlog on it! I would love to see what you have and how many you have. 😀 I should have mentioned you don’t need to be tagged to participate. It’s hard to remember everything to say.
omg girl so nice to see you laughing so much fun love seeing your books iam guessing i have about 10 armagrumi books and i no i havent crochet all the stuff in them either cant wait to see the others book list have a great weeken loves always 💜💜💜💜
Hey lady. Did you give me the dinosaur book? I cannot pull out of my brain who sent it to me? Yarny hugs to you. 🧶💜🤗🥰
Oh yeah I forgot about the patterns being written a little odd in the Pokemon crochet book, I ended up going through and jotting my own wording next to them so that I didn't have to try go line by line with it lol. Like for the one you read about "2 single crochet in each 2nd single crochet" I just scribbled next to it "(Sc, Inc)" Not a big deal, but it does help for being able to imerse myself into the pattern if I can read and understand it without thought.
That doll book with the outfits are so cute, but that is crazzzzy that the patterns are graphs and charts 😵💫 that definitely needs to be made clear on the cover!! I have never seen that before!
This was fun, thanks for sharing!
I struggle with social anxiety really badly and often go really long stretches of time without seeing people so I totally get it. I actually don't leave the house a lot most of the time, I can go weeks without going outside frequently 😅I usually only leave for appointments or prescriptions. I try to make myself be around people sometimes but I just feel much more comfortable online.
I made the teddy bear in the last book you showed with the weird patterns. I basically guessed but used the rows written as a guide. Came out really cute. I made two.
I have several of those amigurumi book kits. Did the Disney Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse from the kit. OMG! Would not recommend for beginner. Many parts, lots of joining, need to keep aware of what is the leg and arm, as I put a leg on as an arm and when I realized , it was difficult to undo and attach correctly. So label the parts ! Parents were impressed with the items, not sure the Gkids were. I intend to do the Harry Potter kits next, but the Disney so wore me out it has been difficult to get my brain open to going back to the kits. Like that you mentioned that Sarah from repeatcrafterme has a bear, I will do that for your CAL . Lovely review of book! Thanks a ton!
Hi Chrystal! I really want to thank you for starting this tag! I have loved seeing everyone’s amigurumi books all over TH-cam and I was so excited by it that I did the tag without being tagged and then the day after I filmed I was officially tagged 😂 I mentioned you in my video as this tag deserves credit as I had so much fun. Thank you so much you are amazing ❤
I will watch your amigurumi book vlog today! 😀 I’m so glad you did it without being tagged. I wish I would have mentioned that. So funny you we’re then officially tagged, lol. I’m glad you shared in my excitement of this vlog! Yay!
This tag is going to cost me money for sure! Great idea!
I have been thinking of you all morning and kicking myself I didn’t tag you because I really REALLY want to know what books you have. 😬 Please, please do the tag. 🙏🏻💜
Been waiting for this video ever since you told me about this idea!!! So happy that you decided to do it today!
You know I'm your friend my fellow Spoonie
If we lived close you would be an amazing in person friend! I value your friendship greatly. 🤗🥰💜
The only amigurumi books were in the kits I got at Ollie's. I didn't see the Nativity one anywhere but definitely want it. I'm going to check out my local book trade store to see what they might have. I don't know why I didn't think of it before. Thanks for sharing what you have. The Iconic Women is one I also want. I saw Valerie at Valerie's Cuddly Cat Crochet(I think that's her channel name), making the Queen Elizabeth one, and it was so beautiful. I'm sure that others will do this also. I enjoyed seeing your books. Hugs 🤗😇
Hello Jody. A local book trade store would be a fun place to look. 😀
28???? I think that's quite the number!!! At least you've made some out of them. I know many others who may have fewer or more books, but haven't made any, so... difficult to say if that's a lot or not. As long as you enjoy having them and do make items from them, from time to time, that's all that matters.
When your grandkids grow up and have their own likes, you can show them the books and they can choose what they want out of them.
You have a collection of some wonderful books.
Lily loves to look at the books with me and she says, “I want that one, “I want that one” to almost all of them, lol. She loves it when they have a little story for me to read her. 🥰
@@chronicallycrocheting I am sure the kids are fascinated by all the characters they see in the books, knowing their grandma can make them come to life with her magic wand. Lol... When they grow up a bit, they will surely be more focused on what they're specific likes are. They are so adorable when they get excited about the smallest things.
Hi Crystal, I have 18 books and have made things from 9 I think but several are small food items that I made for my granddaughters. I need to look through them. It’s been a while😊
Hello Meg. Thank you for letting me know how many you have and made something from. I think it’s so interesting. There are lots of us amigurumi book lovers out there. 😀
I wish I could give you a big one hug 🤗 I understand the friend thing. I have a lot of old!!!! Friends from school that all seem to be going through the same stuff. Illness’s and caring for sick elderly parents. Not much time to do anything
Except crochet. Not sure how many books I have but I get a lot of inspiration from Elise on Le Petite crochet. She has the most amazing whimsical Amigurumi’s I have all of the pica pau (pow) books I absolutely love them but I haven’t made any yet. 😬
Hello Gwen. I’m sending you mental hugs right now lady. 🤗🤗🤗 I really enjoy Elise from Le Petite Croceht too! I love her amigurumi and her eye for them. I need to get her new pig and wolf patterns. 😀
I have the dress up book. I just make the naked animal, then just work the (example) sailor tee separately. Made 2 bears and most of the clothes for two great nieces for Christmas. It works just fudge the pattern!! Have a great day
That is a great tip. Thank you Patty. 😀🥰💜
I have so many books. But many of my books are on Kindle and are somewhat difficult to follow. I would love to have all physical books, but if I did, I don't think I would fit in my house... I have learned to be patient and try the library before buying. I have the newest Picha Pau book. The birds seem to be the easier patterns!
I'm currently learning to crochet with the woobles kits. I have seen so many of these videos and can't get enough. I can't wait to get some books. What's everyone's suggestions for a beginner?
Congratulations on learning to crochet amigurumi! It is so much fun! Off the top of my head I would suggest this book. amzn.to/4dh8g8T She makes simple patterns that are beginner friendly. Also it’s also a great price right now. *Please note it is an affiliate link however you don’t get charged anything to use it nor do you have to use it I just wanted you to know. 🤗💜 Also I suggest looking for no sew amigurumi tutorials on TH-cam. I have a playlist of some I did or just search for them on TH-cam. 😀
Love this book tag. You have me beat out on books, I have 3. Edward's Menagerie Dogs, it has 50 different dogs to crochet. With this book all the dogs main parts are the same, like the head and body and legs then it's the details you put on that make the dog it's own. It's a really nice book. Then I have Amigurumi animal scarves and amigurumi animal hats. That last book you showed sure looks like a hard one for sure.
Three is my favorite number so that’s a good amount to have! 😀
Hi Crystal, I really enjoyed seeing your collection! Thanks for tagging me, I actually have time tonight to make the video so look for it soon! 🥰 I don't have any in person friends either even though I'm not chronically ill. I have people I see at work, but I wouldn't consider them "friends" in that sense. Definitely why I make TH-cam videos because it's nice to talk to people that enjoy the same things! So happy you made this video, it's going to be so fun to do! Hugs to you 🤗
Hello Julie. You are the third person who doesn’t have a chronic illness that doesn’t have in person friends either. You are such a sweetheart and I was surprised by that. I’m starting to realize there are many reasons someone may not have one. It’s really hard to put yourself out there to make friends. Also to find true friends and thats what I want, a true friend. I’ve had so many that were not. I wish we could be in person friends. 🤗 You made my night last night watching your amigurumi book vlog. Thank you so much for doing it. I always worry that no one will join in. Now that your and Rebecca did it I am content and happy. I do know that Cassandra will participate too. 🥰
@@chronicallycrocheting I think sometimes life just happens. In my case, I had kids at a young age and they were my priority. So the friends I did have kind of drifted away. Plus I work nights so not many options to meet a lot of people when you're awake when everyone else is asleep lol but you're welcome, I truly enjoyed it! I'm very happy that you did it. I hope more people join in because it's fun to see what others have in their collection!
You guessed it.... I don't have any amigurumi books!! The only ami patterns I have are yours that I bought & intend to make.... hopefully this year!! Great idea for a tag & what an awesome collection of ami books you have! Well done sharing about your social anxiety so openly! Yes, I really struggle with it too! I'm thankful that my 2 "in flesh friends" accept me unconditionally! Thank you for being my yarny twin, Crystal!! 🥰Blessings from South Australia💕🐨
I knew you wouldn’t have any, lol. Love you! 🤗🥰
@@chronicallycrocheting 💕🐨
Hi I am a new subscriber from New Zealand. I only have 1 of the same books as you Amigurumi Monsters.
Welcome Michelle. 😀 Do you own a lot too?
@@chronicallycrocheting I have about 16 plus 2 others I know I have but can't find. I have only made items from 2 of them.
maybe someone could have a crochet-along out of the graph book ( just a thought!) I really want the stringy ding ding book too! it really looks like something I could have fun with making items for my grand children & Great grand children! I enjoy your channel because my brain is the same and the isolation from 2020 didn't help my hermit tendencies. Sorry for when u do not feel well, I REALLY understand. I purchased the Cutest crochet creations book & Amigurumi Treasures by Erinna Lee and am anxious to start Daisy Mae the pig ( sleeping pig) I've made some of my own creations and thanks for your honesty and inspirations Crystal ❤
p.s. I love the Crochet World of Creepy Creatures & Cryptids , on loan from my local library. I've made Minotaur, Cthulhu, Zombie, Mermaid & working on Kellie. changing colors and adding things to make them my own! It's a fun and easy book w/41 different monsters to make. Have fun😁
Oh crap!!! I got the Crochet Cute Dolls book for Christmas and I never went thru it so I didn't know it was all graphs!!! I know the feeling, my husband and I don't socialize much, out kids live in different states so we don't see them much. I am so thankful for all of my yarny friends. I have a couple of amigurumi books that you have. I didn't think the patterns were difficult in Pokemon book and I have made almost all of them. I think I have the Rudolph kit and started it and didn't finish it. Hope you have a great weekend! ❤😘😊
Sometime this year we should try to make the same thing at the same time from the crochet cute dolls book to help each other out, lol. For me it would need to be in May or after. I’m game if you are! Today my fatigue has been really bad however I’m so tickled I did this vlog last night. I watched the first person to do the tag and I’m just so happy. 😀
@@chronicallycrocheting Sure, sounds good! ❤😘😊
I have 3 books, two from kits, I've made maybe 3 from 2 of the books. Crochet cute critters- made a cat & owl. The owl was the only one that I followed the pattern. Frozen book- I made Olaf from it, I did follow the pattern. Nutcracker- I want to make the reindeer, haven't found time. All three were given to me by my sister. She likes to encourage me in my crocheting. I like to make my own patterns. If I don't like something about a pattern, I change it! I have lots of books in my amazon wish list. can't afford them right now. I do think crochet cute critters is a good book, It's just her patterns don't go in the same number sets. (like 6, 12, 18, 24 etc)
I like to add to patterns or change them up at times too. That’s is so odd about crochet cute critters not going in the same number sets. That you for that information. So sweet of your sister encouraging your crochet. 🥰
Oh! I love this hashtag! All of the amigurumi books that I have purchased have been because I saw them on someones YT channel. I just love seeing the finished objects. Seeing them made up really inspires me to get the book. I have bought a few book because I saw them made up on your channel. Can I participate with this hashtag? I just started a YT channel to document my crochet addiction lol. I love watching your channel as well as so many others. You are a beautiful person, I pray you are healed from you illnesses in 2023! I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2001. I was very sick off and on for about 8 years. I have not had any exacerbations in over 10 years! ( I never took any MS medication, except cortisone infusion during a 2 bad exacerbations) I still have some numbness in my hands. It seems like when the seasons change I get some minor symptoms. Anyway, God bless.
Hello Cheryl. Of course you an participate! I should have mentioned anyone can do it. I’m slow sometimes, lol. I’m so glad you haven’t had any exacerbations is over 10 years! Praise God! 😀🥰🤗💜
@@chronicallycrocheting Thank you for welcoming me to this hashtag! I have already watched a few of them. I don’t think I have any different books than the ones others have shown so IDK… maybe I will show what I have made from each book. I still have to make that giraffe with the mustard tweet yarn like I saw on your channel! I just loved the way you made it. It’s on my goals list lol. We’ll see if I can stick to my goals ha ha.
I hope you will still do it. It’s fun seeing that we bought the same books also your option in them. Perhaps you made something out of ones I didn’t? I would love to know how it went. Also seeing any or all of the amigurumi’s you made from them would me wonderful. 😀🥰
Awe you’re so sweet, ok I will!
The pica books I think they are pronounced like pica pow
Hello Kimmy. 😀 Thank you. 🥰
Is there a Snorlax in that Pokemon book?
Yes there is. 😀
I don't have any books
Why did you buy the chart book? I hate charts
Hello Ann. I bought it because I saw all the cute outfits. 😀 Unfortunately I did not look at it well enough and didnt realize it was mostly graphs, lol. 😂 I have another Yarny friend who did the same thing. 😬
Your reaction about chart patterns is very annoying and ignorant. In Asian countries this is the usual practice of presenting patterns as writing patterns with a logogram would be way too complicated. Charts are a very common method at amigurumi books, because guess what, amigurumi is Japanese art. To dramatise that someone is lying to you just because they did not assume that you believe english is the only language on which should be written patterns, is very frustrating for me as a foreigner.
Your reaction to my reaction is very annoying and ignorant as well. You could have told me in a kind way how the Japanese started this, it’s the beginnings of crocheting Amigurumi and many people in other countries use it. I realize there is a ton of things I don’t know however being kind is universal. I didn’t mean to offend however you did, there is a difference. I’m ok with being taught and corrected however not in the way you did it. To me this was extremely hard and not easy LIKE THEY SAID…... It looks like algebra and math isn’t easy for everyone (especially a chronically sick person). Lots of time marketing isn’t universal. In America this book would not be considered easy because we don’t use charts. Sorry I am not up to your high standards and guess what, I’m not perfect. Oh by the way I haven’t done a vlog in a month because I have been suffering terribly and not sure I can endure another day of it….thanks so much for your unkind comment. You have no idea what the person behind the channel is going through so tread lightly in your judgement of others.
@@chronicallycrocheting I'm sorry to hear that you are suffering! I Hope you feel better soon! Never, even for a minute, I'm wishing someone to suffer healthily! I don't know why you expect everyone on TH-cam to be aware of your personal life?! This isn't your personal blog or Instagram, TH-cam is a platform that gives value by providing entertainment or education. It wasn't not entertaining and definitely not educational to call people liars just because YOU never are used or try to learn how to read charts. If you step back from your ego and look at that video critically you can grow and become a better TH-camr. But if content creation is too heavy for you in your current situation, it's still OK too, not everyone is good at their job, it isn't the end of the world! One critical comment should not ruin your world, I'm sorry, deeply and sincerely that my words affected you so deeply! My apologies for that!