On the chain extender hack, I think where you’ve gone awry is that your first 5 stitches were double crochets and then when you were adding the rows, the ‘pull through 1’ is the replacement for the chain, so you wouldn’t pull through 3 unless you’re using half doubles. The technique is called a foundation row. It’s a way to completely avoid using a chain.
Yes I got stuck on this also some weeks ago I now think of it as the first yarn over is collecting yarn is the “set up “ (makes a chain) from that chain make your usual stitch Eg double crochet yarn over pul thru two yarn over pul thru two
Yes I was going to say the same thing, not weird that it's turning out a bit wonky when going from dc to hdc in the same row :) pulling through the first stitch, then two and finally the last two would probably turn out neater.
I love the foundation stitches as it is less tight and stiff then chaining. I would also say that it looks like she originally put the second stitch inside of the original chain line instead of building off of her new foundation stitch.
I saw this in Nimble needles, he was making a triple crotchet hook with 3 latch hooks put together. He used soft clay to make the handle, and shaped it ergonomically to his own hand. After he had baked the clay, the hook not only held up during making an icord, but he said it was very comfortable to hold. I figure if your aluminum crotchet hooks are hurting your hands, you could probably DIY your own handles with soft clay, then bake them in the oven following the clays directions. That way they are specifically shaped to your hands, and would solve the problem of fatigue or pain.
I once saw a video where someone had used magic rings to start her granny squares to make a blanket and when she washed the blanket some of the centers fully came apart. So if you're crocheting anything that will be washed or roughly used you should probably use either the double magic ring or a chain 4 and join. Alternatively you could just leave an extra long tail to make sure your weaving is super secure
Totally agree! Always wanting to broaden my cro-know, I stumbled on a video about how to strengthen magic rings. It was actually the _comments_ from that video that made me shy away and stick to my chain ring. I was scrolling and scrolling and scrolling through stories of MRs falling apart first washing I decided that while the MR may have it's uses, it wasn't for me. 😉
i made a granny hexagon cardigan and had started it way back when i was still new and started them with magic rings instead of chains and they both came apart after wearing and luckily i had more of the yarn to secure them but that was an awful feeling 😭 do chains for wearables folks
I've been using self-adhesive medical tape on my crochet hooks for months! The kind that sticks to itself but not to your skin. I got the idea from seeing my tattoo artist use it on her machine when I got my latest piece done. It's infinitely customizable to your hand size and the way you hold your hook as you can layer the tape in different areas to make it thicker, plus it comes in a bunch of different colors so you can still tell the hooks apart. It's soft enough to be comfortable to hold, but firm enough that it ergonomic. I haven't had any cramping in my dominant hand while crocheting since I implemented it. 10/10 I highly recommend it.
@@torakfett3351 right?? Tattoo artists have been doing it to their machines for decades to absorb the vibrations of the machine and make their grip more ergonomic. It wasn't a huge leap to use the same principles on my hooks; I just needed to see it in person for it to click! I hope it works well for you.
it's funny how people keep trying to find new techniques to weave your ends in when tapestry needles have existed for quite some time now. NOT the blunt tip needles, but the sharp point needles! that way you can weave the end directly through the yarn of your stitches, and it won't unravel.
As others have noted, the chain extender is basically a foundation row. On top of the other advice I’ve seen in the comments (use the same kind of stitch, go into the new chain for each subsequent stitch, etc.), it’s good to remember that the first time you yarn over and pull through IS the next “chain” you’ve made, so if you normally chain more loosely than you crochet, and you made that loop very tight, then that might explain the difference in width between the previous stitches and the new stitch. I only started crocheting this year, but I’m so thankful that one of the first things I learned was the foundation row, because I chain too tightly/my chains twist/I have trouble counting chains/mine are just ugly/etc. I hate tutorials that just give the moves without the background information, so to explain: you go into the previous chain (at the bottom of the previous stitch) to make a new chain stitch, then you yarn over and pull through to “attach” your new stitch to that chain, then you do a normal stitch. So the first move, being the chain, may need to be looser than the next two moves. Chain into the previous space, attach to that chain, stitch; chain, attach, stitch; chain attach stitch. (The other difference is that any y.o.s you need for a normal stitch, so for example the initial y.o. in a dc, is done first and “stored” on the hook for later use).
Thank you for the thorough explanation, genuinely. I never bothered with the foundation chain in the past because I sort of laser-focused in on amigurumi when I learnt to crochet and didn't particularly have a use for it. Now that I'm crocheting more wearables though, I think it's a skill that'll certainly come in handy so I really appreciate the breakdown 😄.
I always use the double magic circle! It's great for projects like hats and such where the ring ends up getting a lot of wear and tear. I have never had a double magic ring come undone, but I have had a single magic ring come undone on me.
Yes same for me !! The book I use to learn present the 2 methods, and I find the DMR easy to be done, they say it's more secure, and stay more close. I learn around 2 digits rather than one however Getting use to close the ring is a bit difficult however.
I use the 'stab the frayed ends' hack if the stub of an end pokes out _after_ weaving. Any pokey thing will do - I use a sewing needle, but even a darning needle would do for aran weight yarns. For wearables, one tidbit of advice that's worked for me is 'weave away from rub points'. Ex: for a cardigan, when attaching a sleeve if the end lands in the armpit area I cut longer, weave the yarn away from the underarm then towards the shoulder. Same with cuffs - weave a couple of inches up the arm, then go back/forth/round 'n round. Investing a few inches of yarn is worth not worrying about ends working themselves loose. (I hope that makes sense! 😊)
That's a really great tip! I never really thought about it that way, just weaved the ends in where ever. But that actually makes a lot of sense! Thank you for sharing 😊
For the double magic ring- it's really the only way I do my magic rings using bulky and super bulky blanket yarns since the fibers move around and make tails SUPER hard to pull without breaking. Gives extra support in the circle and also gives another string to pull to alleviate tensions in the fibers
If youre looking for a seamless color change, a jogless join might be helpful. Louie's loops has a pretty good tutorial here on youtube. Club Crochet also has a great video with different techniques, such as half color changes (my personal favorite). Love these videos!! thank you for sharing them and testing these hacks!
On the chain extender hack it's also known as a foundation chain. It can be used on pretty much any stitch, but as others have pointed out the video was using half double crochet foundation and you would need double crochet foundation for the sample you were working on. The other thing I noticed was you need to go into the very bottom of the previous stitch, not just the bottom loop, because the first part of the stitch is creating the chain and the rest is the regular stitch. If you go into part of the regular stitch you're basically skipping making the chain. It also looked like you were going into the same loop over and over and you would need to be going into the chain stitch you just made from the last one, which would make it continue in a straight line (though, it's hard to really tell if that's what was happening with it being sped up).
I have 3 suggestions! I've used a silicon handle for my hooks, and it is my favorite! Wrapping a roll of coban bandage works similarly, but not as well. And for magic circles, I chain 3, slip stitch into the first stitch, and crochet over the tail for my ring. Continue crocheting like normal, and pull the tail to close the hole. Turns out very secure!
For the chain extender hack, what I do is remove my starting knot from my tail end, add more chains in the opposite direction. Then tie the new knot. Then I can go back to where I left off in my stitches and crochet into the new chain stitches I just made from my tail. Of course, this only works if you leave long tails which I know not everyone does. I do, because I know I will need atleastb6 inches for weaving in my ends and I also leave a tiny bit more "just in case" Some people view this as wasting the yarn. But I don't think its wasting if it save your butt!
For the hook grip, I got one of the pencil holders that they use when teaching little ones how to hold pencils and my sister uses ones made of rainbow loom rubber bands. Those do better conforming to smaller hooks and she says the texture is easier for her to hold.
I recently bought a hook like you use, the ones with the white and colorful handles. I’m obsessed! I bought one in each size that I typically use. They feel so good!
A lot of people have already explained a lot for Hack 4/Foundation Stitches, but here's an add-on tip for it: Make sure the first loop you pull up is loose enough to allow for the width of your stitches, otherwise it'll bunch up/curve your foundation stitch row.
At the end you mentioned your finger. I have the same issue. I’ve found using a leather thimble seems to help most comfortably. It’s also helped with the roughest yarns where I get friction burns. The one I use is white with blue elastic. I’ve found them in sewing sections of hobby stores or online.
This is absolutely GENIUS 🤩 I get terrible yarn friction if I crochet for too long, and I tried using a plastic sewing thimble but it was way more hassle than it was worth. I ended up just wrapping a piece of tape around my finger 😂 but this is absolutely brilliant, and I want to try it immediately!
When using rough or scrubby yarn I wear a plastic glove over my non-dominate hand. It still allows me to feel the yarn tension in my fingers, but saves my skin from irritation.
Agreed, love this! Next time I'm at the craft store I'm taking a peek in the sewing section to see if I can find myself one! Thanks for the brilliant tip 😄
Love your videos, thank you for your effort and transparency ❤ Just a tip when pinning amagraumi use knitting needles to hold pieces in place, they wont stab you and they stay firmly in place 😊
For the crochet sponge thing, perhaps use some of that chunky yarn (or a less snowy one) and crochet around your aluminum crochet to make a sleeve for it? Just an idea that popped in my head, someone might've already tried it, though. Thanks for testing all this hacks (watched the 3 vids), just subscribed to your channel, will be checking other vids in the long run ^^ I love all the plushies you've made and we can see the background, they're real works of art.
These were some good hacks. But I find just working over the tail end of the magic circle holds it closed pretty well. Actually working over any tails while crocheting just saves a lot of time.
I use the double magic ring a lot, but especially for amigurumi, tighten the first ring as tight as you can then pull the tail tight. Should the ring come loose you won’t lose the stitches, which you would with the single magic ring. The foundation crochet is a good option for garments as it is much more stretchy than the chain foundation, takes a bit longer but worth it for the finish on garments. Not altering hooks, I recommend the Prym ergonomic hooks, I have both carpel tunnel & arthritis in my hand & find these hooks are really good for easing the pain. I’ve tried a lot of hooks & found those & a set of cheap ‘swing’ hooks from China to be the best in my opinion. A friend covers her hooks in polymer clay & bakes them to harden, I’m not a fan but she swears by them. Love these hack videos, keep them coming ❤️❤️👏👏🇬🇧
Thx for this video, I think some of the hacks are useful... I have an idea for a diy crochet handle. You could try to make one gut of airdry clay, so you can fit it to your hands and handhold. 😅 Happy crocheting!
THE most annoying side affect of my autism, chronic illness, pain etc etc is when I have any added stress or emotional turmoil my executive function goes to shit. Things like not getting the record button pushed, trying to learn new stuff etc is harder than I think it should be. You did a GREAT job wth those new-to-you techniques. I will be trying several of these.
Yes! The term 'brain fog' really is so accurate and it's usually so hard to explain to people who don't experience it just how easily it can mess with you and your ability to complete "basic" tasks.
I love foundation crochet stitches so much. My problem with chain stitch when making garments is that it doesn't stretch very much - but the chainless foundation stitches have as much stretch as the rest of the project! I do have to look up a tutorial every time I wanna use it, but to me it's well worth it! I use the tutorials by "Gleeful Things" here on yt. If you begin your yt search with "sc", "hdc", or "dc", and then add "Crochet Chainless Foundation Tutorial", you can find her tutorials easily
I always use the double magic ring/circle. After a toy gets played with for awhile the single magic ring/circle seems to come open. And it also seems to open if you use it for blankets after washing. So yea I find the double works better.
It took me forever to get the double magic ring right but now I only use that (unless I am working with yarn that breaks easily). It is much more secure.
For the sponge hack. I use self adhesive bandage instead and wrap that around my hook. Easy to make thicker by adding more and can make make it thinner by not adding as much. If you added the second sponge, you could use the bandage to make the texture more tolerable even
On your bonus hack about the callus on your left finger from the tight tenson, I found a finger yarn seperator that works great for that problem (when I remember to use it.
i have yet to do the 'double magic ring', but it looks like something i thought of trying after a debacle with a cal-king+ sized pieced afghan. i made a ton of squares playing with mosaic crochet - didn't count, just went until i ran out of a particular yarn! - then put them together. i *always* use magic ring, because the gap left by a chain ring just makes my brain writhe. When i washed it after finishing, half the squares had pulled open >(. i should've stitched the tail of the ring back through or even around the ring once more before trimming it! So i've spent a lot of time now re-cinching those centres shut, cursing myself for thinking i was so clever and not considering how short i was trimming that tail. First i thought, next time i'll weave the tail into the stitches retrograde before i trim it!, then i thought, i'll wrap the ring twice before i start stitching. But i've never gotten round to trying either . . . and here it is! insufficient chains - that's why i use foundation stitches now instead of chains! In fact, that's what it looks like - you're adding foundation hdcs. You have to keep track of that initial single pull-through: that'll be the target for the next stitch base. eta - i agree with the comment before - it looks like you created a row of dc, then extended it with hdc. #7 - looks like stitches i created when i was a kid - i don't remember learning to crochet, but i know my mother crocheted (doilies, and little blankets and hats - with ear-holes! - for my Breyer horse models - and all i knew were chains and sc. i must've realised there were wrapping stitches (hdc, etc) from watching her, but she never actually taught me. So i'd play with wrapping and how many times i'd draw through, how many wraps i'd draw through each time, before finishing the stitch. Tension - the struggle is REAL! ;) remember, mom did doilies, and i have a fixation of everything laying just right. So i always crocheted tightly to make sure there wasn't any opportunity for this to droop or wiggle. it's why i prefer pointy tips on my hooks. it takes concentration to /relax/ my tension. but i automatically go up two hook sizes when setting up patterns. odd fact - i taught myself to knit as an adult (to get a job in a yarn shop!) after i discovered continental-style, and i knit loosely and usually have to go down one or two needle sizes. 8D
for more comfortable crochet, you can buy a crochet glove or use aluminum crochet hooks, which are more comfortable. Love you videos and colaborations with complicated knots.❤
When I put my polyfill in my amigurumis, instead of using a wooden stick ( or the point of a broken one like I saw in some hacks videos, cuz it grab/hold the stuffing better) I use the eraser end of my pencil! The eraser " stick" to the polyfill and help me put it exactly where I want, and go further in narrow parts to fill them easier.. And NOT like a broken stick, with a pencil I'm not afraid I'm gonna stab myself into my fingers and in my hands, and I have less chances to breack the yarn of my stitches on my amigurumis. Also, it is safer to carry around in yours bags. . Talking about stuffing, somebody gave me lots of smalls balls of yarns ( theirs left overs from crocheting clothing mostly. But I don't like those yarns, to make amigurumis, .and I practically dont do anything else!😄. ..But I find out a way to use those yarns, which some are scrachy, or not colors I love /or I use. So, I keep them in a plastic bag, where I also put all my ends from when I crochet my amigurumis. One day, I had almost no polyfill left, so I grabbed a hand full of " scappy yarns," and with good scissor, I cut everything into appprox. 1 cm long ( approx. 1/2 inch long) and put them into my amigurumis to stuf them! It use my scraps or " unwanted" yarns, help me get a better shapping, fuller amigurumis...and doesnt cost nothing ( it was going into garbages!!!😉) So now that I have a BIG bag of " scraps yarns, I'm using it until I have nothing less ! 🤗🤗
I don’t see the makeup sponge working unless it is firmer. They actually sell something that looks identical to the makeup sponge but is a pencil gripper and is a more dense foam. They also make and sell a coated foam for making built up handles (to add to a toothbrush, utensils, pencil, etc.). However, you have to be so careful with adding anything to the hook that changes the way you grasp it or where pressure is being used. Anywhere pressure is, is a spot likely to have discomfort or get a callus. While a simple solution may seem like putting padding, it changes the way you grip the hook and may shift the pressure to another spot. Making such a large grip (like with the makeup sponge) will likely cause you to use more of wrist movements. Since crochet is repetitive movements, you wouldn’t want to solely use wrist movements which could lead to an overuse injury of the tendons in the wrist (it can cause symptoms of carpal tunnel). So depending on the type of relief you are going for, that will help determine what should be added, if anything at all. Additionally, added padding may also change the feedback you get from the hook (feeling how much tension, whether the loop caught on another tread or moved smoothly, etc). More padding could dampen the tactile and proprioceptive input received and could lead you to using more pressure in order to have the same feeling of feedback and lead to an overuse injury faster. They make a gel lined sock feeling tube that you can cut to size and put over your finger if the callus is the main concern (I think they are sold for toes and some ballerinas use them to help align their toes in point shoes and to prevent blisters). You could wrap the hook in a light layer of wool and use kinesio-tape over it to hold it down, thin foam or gel pencil grips, dipping the end of the hook in liquid rubber, and more. I am a pediatric occupational therapist so modifying tools and toys is part of my job. Feel free to reach out with any questions that could better lead me to guiding you to the adapting the hook to best for your needs.
I only ever do the double magic ring. Oh and crochet over the tail with the 2nd round. Never had it loosen on any ami or granny square. As for that stupid fluffy yarn. I refuse to use it as its far to fragile, and won't past UK safty tests
i am currently using a heart shaped stress ball as a grip on my hook, and it's working pretty okay. it's a much more solid foam than a makeup sponge, but this particular one is also still a bit shaped as opposed to a tennis ball, and not too hard to stab through
I have ”always” done a double magic ring (started to crochet ablut 5 years ago) But that is because I searched alot for a video that showed a magic ring for lefties and the only one I found that I liked just happened to show a double MR. 😀
I tried the makeup sponge hack and found that my main complaint was the size. I just need a cushion…so I found make up sponges at Dollar Tree that were much smaller. I used the one shaped much like the one you used and I found it worked pretty well. I think the tennis ball would be too large and I know I wouldn’t enjoy that texture!
I use the invisible finish when I work in stripes. With a normal color change you see this jump where one row goes into another with a different color but with the invisible finish the stripes are perfect.
An option for changing color I think I've seen somewhere is to slip stitch and then start crocheting with the new color. I think the ss is to knock down the height of the sc so it has less of a color bump in the change. Hope any of this makes sense. Trying to get a good change when doing continuous rounds is a quest.
I use air dry clay on my hooks. Once I get the bulk I need, I hold the hook as if I were crocheting and give it a slight squeeze. It can take a couple of days to dry. They are the first hooks I grab.
you can use clay as an alternative for the make up sponge! Just put it around the hook, and if you then hold the hook it wil shape into the right shape!
Yeah, I think the definition for 'hack' has just become broader and broader over the years to the point where it's bordering on useless. The thing is, "Trying TikTok Crochet and Yarn Things That I Find Really Interesting Or Fun Or Potentially Useful" is a bit long for a title 😂, so I'll stick with 'Trying Hacks' for now and just be upfront about what I actually mean by that 💙.
I have the exact opposite problem to the one you mentioned. I mostly crochet sweaters and hats (sometimes bags) and when i do amigurumi the stiches are too loose and you can see through the holes
I find the double magic circle is better than single because the single falls apart after awhile especially in a throw. Sometimes certain yarns don't want to cooperate with the double which can be frustrating.
Number 8 with the fluffy yarn works you just have to knot it sooooo many times. Source I make plushies and blanket for baby in the family and my son test all prototypes
With the soft snow yarn as you call it, ive been using int quite a bit recently, and i join them using the magic knot method, which as an old girl guide its used lots for connect two same or different thinkness yarn( in this case) together, just make sure its on the back of work and youd never know.❤
I’ve heard people say that the needle felting for ends hack would only work for wool / other fibers that have the bars / not synthetics, since the bar texture is what lets it stick together. Have you / anyone else who sees this comment had any difference in success when not using wool vs wool??
I've needle felted acrylic before without issue but only ever on amigurumi. I'm yet to try it on clothing so I can't say what the difference is there, or if there is one at all.
I don't have a pattern personally but the top half is just a granny hexagon cardigan. If you search TH-cam, there are a lot of great tutorials for them out there.
@@SkeinSpider thanks! I found the video where you made it after I posted this. I just made a hex cardi so I don't know why I didn't recognise it as one!
It's actually called bullion stitch in crochet. You can make it taller/shorter by adjusting the number of yarn overs. I've never used it personally because it's really fiddly and I'd have to have the right project for it to be the kind of detail I want.
Oh, the knotting of the ends works great if you use a square knot. (right over left, left over right) but sucks if you use a granny knot (right over left, right over left)
With hack #2, the felting would probably work best with any yarn that’s atleast 70% wool as wool had the best chance of felting and can be incredibly strong when felted 👌🏻
the invisible finish h ack seems to be needlessly complicated (you could achieve the same thing with a hook doing the technique you prefer if you don't have a needle) and it seemed to me that it might have a knot; by sewing, you're just making a chain stitch as if you're embroidering speaking of embroidery, hack 7 seems to be a crocheted version of bullion stitch
could you please tell me where you got the pattern for the littlefoot plush in the left corner? HES ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE ❤ ive never wanted to try making anything as much as ive wanted to make him
I think a tennis ball would be too large. Maybe just some poly clay (the low temp oven bake stuff) around the handle, you can shape it to your specific needs, bake it, then do what you please with the finish, wrap it in cloth, just paint it, wrap it in tape or yarn! Whatever floats your boat! You could also use electric tape (here we use hockey tape, do you guys have something like that? A sports tape?) Abd just wrap it a bunch but that would also get sticky and gross eventually. Or if you really wanna be elaborate, look up how to make tool handles 😂
@@carlotta1337 a poly clay at the size of a handle should be no more heavy than your average ergo handle. I don't mean regular old clay, I mean the low temp oven stuff ppl make charms, jewlery and figurines ect out of.
A double magic ring is just too fiddly for me. I do a single and then weave the tail around the center at least one more time, maybe two. It's the same result, but so much simpler.
Have to suggest a crochet/knit professional Lily Chin. If you can find her videos she is packed with crochet techniques, she’s need on Interweave and Knitting daily. She also has her own videos.
My favorite color change is the one from this video: th-cam.com/video/36RYkxhq_Ok/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8rnQv50B9hTlMRFC It took me a few times to get the right way to do it, but is the one I think that look more beautiful, specially after a few rows with your new color.
So thoughts... first one isn't a hack per se, it's just another way of doing it...the weaving ends ones, those bits will eventually poke out, and knotting the yarn does literally nothing... the extra chain one? Seriously just frog and redo lol you are not that far in...
Well, when it's a blanket and you have to start with a chain of something like 300+whatever... At that point I am NOT going to redo the foundation chain! This is one of the reasons I prefer to use chainless foundation where I can.
@@amara560 i sort of do few stitches, drop the tail, pick it back up on the next round etc, so it sort of steps up and across . Good for amigurumi, but have to be more thoughtful for clothing 🤔 ❤️
Because it's not just about grip. Using larger/wider objects is useful for people who suffer various types of hand pain and/or struggle to hold narrow objects.
On the chain extender hack, I think where you’ve gone awry is that your first 5 stitches were double crochets and then when you were adding the rows, the ‘pull through 1’ is the replacement for the chain, so you wouldn’t pull through 3 unless you’re using half doubles. The technique is called a foundation row. It’s a way to completely avoid using a chain.
Yes I got stuck on this also some weeks ago I now think of it as the first yarn over is collecting yarn is the “set up “ (makes a chain) from that chain make your usual stitch
Eg double crochet yarn over pul thru two yarn over pul thru two
I always enjoy your videos! Thank you!
Yes I was going to say the same thing, not weird that it's turning out a bit wonky when going from dc to hdc in the same row :) pulling through the first stitch, then two and finally the last two would probably turn out neater.
I love the foundation stitches as it is less tight and stiff then chaining. I would also say that it looks like she originally put the second stitch inside of the original chain line instead of building off of her new foundation stitch.
Was coming to say the same thing! I quite often use this technique if I want to avoid using a foundation chain
I saw this in Nimble needles, he was making a triple crotchet hook with 3 latch hooks put together. He used soft clay to make the handle, and shaped it ergonomically to his own hand. After he had baked the clay, the hook not only held up during making an icord, but he said it was very comfortable to hold. I figure if your aluminum crotchet hooks are hurting your hands, you could probably DIY your own handles with soft clay, then bake them in the oven following the clays directions. That way they are specifically shaped to your hands, and would solve the problem of fatigue or pain.
I once saw a video where someone had used magic rings to start her granny squares to make a blanket and when she washed the blanket some of the centers fully came apart. So if you're crocheting anything that will be washed or roughly used you should probably use either the double magic ring or a chain 4 and join. Alternatively you could just leave an extra long tail to make sure your weaving is super secure
Totally agree!
Always wanting to broaden my cro-know, I stumbled on a video about how to strengthen magic rings. It was actually the _comments_ from that video that made me shy away and stick to my chain ring. I was scrolling and scrolling and scrolling through stories of MRs falling apart first washing I decided that while the MR may have it's uses, it wasn't for me. 😉
i made a granny hexagon cardigan and had started it way back when i was still new and started them with magic rings instead of chains and they both came apart after wearing and luckily i had more of the yarn to secure them but that was an awful feeling 😭 do chains for wearables folks
I've been using self-adhesive medical tape on my crochet hooks for months! The kind that sticks to itself but not to your skin. I got the idea from seeing my tattoo artist use it on her machine when I got my latest piece done. It's infinitely customizable to your hand size and the way you hold your hook as you can layer the tape in different areas to make it thicker, plus it comes in a bunch of different colors so you can still tell the hooks apart. It's soft enough to be comfortable to hold, but firm enough that it ergonomic. I haven't had any cramping in my dominant hand while crocheting since I implemented it. 10/10 I highly recommend it.
That’s kind of genius, I get specia hooks because of arthritis and carpal tunnel but this would work so much better. 😮
Thanks!!!
@@torakfett3351 right?? Tattoo artists have been doing it to their machines for decades to absorb the vibrations of the machine and make their grip more ergonomic. It wasn't a huge leap to use the same principles on my hooks; I just needed to see it in person for it to click! I hope it works well for you.
it's funny how people keep trying to find new techniques to weave your ends in when tapestry needles have existed for quite some time now. NOT the blunt tip needles, but the sharp point needles! that way you can weave the end directly through the yarn of your stitches, and it won't unravel.
As others have noted, the chain extender is basically a foundation row. On top of the other advice I’ve seen in the comments (use the same kind of stitch, go into the new chain for each subsequent stitch, etc.), it’s good to remember that the first time you yarn over and pull through IS the next “chain” you’ve made, so if you normally chain more loosely than you crochet, and you made that loop very tight, then that might explain the difference in width between the previous stitches and the new stitch.
I only started crocheting this year, but I’m so thankful that one of the first things I learned was the foundation row, because I chain too tightly/my chains twist/I have trouble counting chains/mine are just ugly/etc. I hate tutorials that just give the moves without the background information, so to explain: you go into the previous chain (at the bottom of the previous stitch) to make a new chain stitch, then you yarn over and pull through to “attach” your new stitch to that chain, then you do a normal stitch. So the first move, being the chain, may need to be looser than the next two moves. Chain into the previous space, attach to that chain, stitch; chain, attach, stitch; chain attach stitch. (The other difference is that any y.o.s you need for a normal stitch, so for example the initial y.o. in a dc, is done first and “stored” on the hook for later use).
Thank you for the thorough explanation, genuinely.
I never bothered with the foundation chain in the past because I sort of laser-focused in on amigurumi when I learnt to crochet and didn't particularly have a use for it. Now that I'm crocheting more wearables though, I think it's a skill that'll certainly come in handy so I really appreciate the breakdown 😄.
I always use the double magic circle! It's great for projects like hats and such where the ring ends up getting a lot of wear and tear. I have never had a double magic ring come undone, but I have had a single magic ring come undone on me.
Yes same for me !! The book I use to learn present the 2 methods, and I find the DMR easy to be done, they say it's more secure, and stay more close. I learn around 2 digits rather than one however
Getting use to close the ring is a bit difficult however.
I believe that method is meant to make working with velvety/fluffy yarn in amigurumi a little easier, less chance of snapping
I stopped using the double adjustable as it’s bulky. Too bulky for amigarumi. I just secure the tail
I've never had an issue with it being too bulky and I've used it for amigurumi. Different things work for different folks :)
I use the 'stab the frayed ends' hack if the stub of an end pokes out _after_ weaving. Any pokey thing will do - I use a sewing needle, but even a darning needle would do for aran weight yarns.
For wearables, one tidbit of advice that's worked for me is 'weave away from rub points'. Ex: for a cardigan, when attaching a sleeve if the end lands in the armpit area I cut longer, weave the yarn away from the underarm then towards the shoulder. Same with cuffs - weave a couple of inches up the arm, then go back/forth/round 'n round. Investing a few inches of yarn is worth not worrying about ends working themselves loose. (I hope that makes sense! 😊)
That's a really great tip! I never really thought about it that way, just weaved the ends in where ever. But that actually makes a lot of sense! Thank you for sharing 😊
For the double magic ring- it's really the only way I do my magic rings using bulky and super bulky blanket yarns since the fibers move around and make tails SUPER hard to pull without breaking. Gives extra support in the circle and also gives another string to pull to alleviate tensions in the fibers
ooo I love that stabby stabby trick for weaving the ends, I'm going to try that for sure .
If youre looking for a seamless color change, a jogless join might be helpful. Louie's loops has a pretty good tutorial here on youtube. Club Crochet also has a great video with different techniques, such as half color changes (my personal favorite).
Love these videos!! thank you for sharing them and testing these hacks!
On the chain extender hack it's also known as a foundation chain. It can be used on pretty much any stitch, but as others have pointed out the video was using half double crochet foundation and you would need double crochet foundation for the sample you were working on. The other thing I noticed was you need to go into the very bottom of the previous stitch, not just the bottom loop, because the first part of the stitch is creating the chain and the rest is the regular stitch. If you go into part of the regular stitch you're basically skipping making the chain. It also looked like you were going into the same loop over and over and you would need to be going into the chain stitch you just made from the last one, which would make it continue in a straight line (though, it's hard to really tell if that's what was happening with it being sped up).
With the chunky yarn I just always do the magic knot and it works everytime but I also only use bernat blanket yarn
I have 3 suggestions! I've used a silicon handle for my hooks, and it is my favorite! Wrapping a roll of coban bandage works similarly, but not as well. And for magic circles, I chain 3, slip stitch into the first stitch, and crochet over the tail for my ring. Continue crocheting like normal, and pull the tail to close the hole. Turns out very secure!
I really enjoy all of your videos. I watch just for enjoyment and while I am crocheting. This is off topic, but your hair is AMAZING!
For the chain extender hack, what I do is remove my starting knot from my tail end, add more chains in the opposite direction. Then tie the new knot. Then I can go back to where I left off in my stitches and crochet into the new chain stitches I just made from my tail.
Of course, this only works if you leave long tails which I know not everyone does. I do, because I know I will need atleastb6 inches for weaving in my ends and I also leave a tiny bit more "just in case"
Some people view this as wasting the yarn. But I don't think its wasting if it save your butt!
Sounds like it could be a good butt saver to me lol and definitely worth giving a shot sometime.
For the hook grip, I got one of the pencil holders that they use when teaching little ones how to hold pencils and my sister uses ones made of rainbow loom rubber bands. Those do better conforming to smaller hooks and she says the texture is easier for her to hold.
The loom bands are a really interesting idea! I'll have to add that to the list of things to try.
I recently bought a hook like you use, the ones with the white and colorful handles. I’m obsessed! I bought one in each size that I typically use. They feel so good!
That's great they're working out for you. Of all the "cheap" unbranded hooks I've tried so far, those ones are by far the best imo.
A lot of people have already explained a lot for Hack 4/Foundation Stitches, but here's an add-on tip for it: Make sure the first loop you pull up is loose enough to allow for the width of your stitches, otherwise it'll bunch up/curve your foundation stitch row.
At the end you mentioned your finger. I have the same issue. I’ve found using a leather thimble seems to help most comfortably. It’s also helped with the roughest yarns where I get friction burns. The one I use is white with blue elastic. I’ve found them in sewing sections of hobby stores or online.
This is absolutely GENIUS 🤩 I get terrible yarn friction if I crochet for too long, and I tried using a plastic sewing thimble but it was way more hassle than it was worth. I ended up just wrapping a piece of tape around my finger 😂 but this is absolutely brilliant, and I want to try it immediately!
@@Izzy-cp8yt I hope it gives you the relief you are looking for!
When using rough or scrubby yarn I wear a plastic glove over my non-dominate hand. It still allows me to feel the yarn tension in my fingers, but saves my skin from irritation.
Agreed, love this! Next time I'm at the craft store I'm taking a peek in the sewing section to see if I can find myself one! Thanks for the brilliant tip 😄
I kept thinking the make up sponge was a large marshmallow! I kept double checking and I was like oh right 🤦🏽♀️ haha
Love your videos, thank you for your effort and transparency ❤
Just a tip when pinning amagraumi use knitting needles to hold pieces in place, they wont stab you and they stay firmly in place 😊
For the crochet sponge thing, perhaps use some of that chunky yarn (or a less snowy one) and crochet around your aluminum crochet to make a sleeve for it? Just an idea that popped in my head, someone might've already tried it, though. Thanks for testing all this hacks (watched the 3 vids), just subscribed to your channel, will be checking other vids in the long run ^^
I love all the plushies you've made and we can see the background, they're real works of art.
I do the invisible finish the same as you do. I love how neat it looks!
I always use either a double magic ring, or join a circle of sc, ever since the start of a hexagon cardigan came undone in it's first wash.
I TOTALLY AGREE- *shudder* no make up sponge on my hooks. Great video, as always! 🧶🫶🏻☺️
Glad I'm not the only one to shudder at that! 😂
These were some good hacks. But I find just working over the tail end of the magic circle holds it closed pretty well. Actually working over any tails while crocheting just saves a lot of time.
I use the double magic ring a lot, but especially for amigurumi, tighten the first ring as tight as you can then pull the tail tight. Should the ring come loose you won’t lose the stitches, which you would with the single magic ring. The foundation crochet is a good option for garments as it is much more stretchy than the chain foundation, takes a bit longer but worth it for the finish on garments. Not altering hooks, I recommend the Prym ergonomic hooks, I have both carpel tunnel & arthritis in my hand & find these hooks are really good for easing the pain. I’ve tried a lot of hooks & found those & a set of cheap ‘swing’ hooks from China to be the best in my opinion. A friend covers her hooks in polymer clay & bakes them to harden, I’m not a fan but she swears by them. Love these hack videos, keep them coming ❤️❤️👏👏🇬🇧
Thx for this video, I think some of the hacks are useful... I have an idea for a diy crochet handle. You could try to make one gut of airdry clay, so you can fit it to your hands and handhold. 😅 Happy crocheting!
Since watching a video in which someone showed the middles of their granny square projects unravelling, I always do the double magic ring 😅
THE most annoying side affect of my autism, chronic illness, pain etc etc is when I have any added stress or emotional turmoil my executive function goes to shit. Things like not getting the record button pushed, trying to learn new stuff etc is harder than I think it should be. You did a GREAT job wth those new-to-you techniques. I will be trying several of these.
Yes! The term 'brain fog' really is so accurate and it's usually so hard to explain to people who don't experience it just how easily it can mess with you and your ability to complete "basic" tasks.
@@SkeinSpider Yes! I actually had ot explain the term brain fog to my doctor.
I love foundation crochet stitches so much. My problem with chain stitch when making garments is that it doesn't stretch very much - but the chainless foundation stitches have as much stretch as the rest of the project!
I do have to look up a tutorial every time I wanna use it, but to me it's well worth it!
I use the tutorials by "Gleeful Things" here on yt. If you begin your yt search with "sc", "hdc", or "dc", and then add "Crochet Chainless Foundation Tutorial", you can find her tutorials easily
Do your foundation crochet row with a slightly larger hook. That’s what I do when I need more stretch.😊
I really hope you try the tennis ball and try the polymer clay handle hack.
I always use the double magic ring/circle. After a toy gets played with for awhile the single magic ring/circle seems to come open. And it also seems to open if you use it
for blankets after washing. So yea I find the double works better.
It took me forever to get the double magic ring right but now I only use that (unless I am working with yarn that breaks easily). It is much more secure.
For the sponge hack. I use self adhesive bandage instead and wrap that around my hook. Easy to make thicker by adding more and can make make it thinner by not adding as much. If you added the second sponge, you could use the bandage to make the texture more tolerable even
On your bonus hack about the callus on your left finger from the tight tenson, I found a finger yarn seperator that works great for that problem (when I remember to use it.
i have yet to do the 'double magic ring', but it looks like something i thought of trying after a debacle with a cal-king+ sized pieced afghan. i made a ton of squares playing with mosaic crochet - didn't count, just went until i ran out of a particular yarn! - then put them together. i *always* use magic ring, because the gap left by a chain ring just makes my brain writhe. When i washed it after finishing, half the squares had pulled open >(. i should've stitched the tail of the ring back through or even around the ring once more before trimming it! So i've spent a lot of time now re-cinching those centres shut, cursing myself for thinking i was so clever and not considering how short i was trimming that tail. First i thought, next time i'll weave the tail into the stitches retrograde before i trim it!, then i thought, i'll wrap the ring twice before i start stitching. But i've never gotten round to trying either . . . and here it is!
insufficient chains - that's why i use foundation stitches now instead of chains! In fact, that's what it looks like - you're adding foundation hdcs. You have to keep track of that initial single pull-through: that'll be the target for the next stitch base. eta - i agree with the comment before - it looks like you created a row of dc, then extended it with hdc.
#7 - looks like stitches i created when i was a kid - i don't remember learning to crochet, but i know my mother crocheted (doilies, and little blankets and hats - with ear-holes! - for my Breyer horse models - and all i knew were chains and sc. i must've realised there were wrapping stitches (hdc, etc) from watching her, but she never actually taught me. So i'd play with wrapping and how many times i'd draw through, how many wraps i'd draw through each time, before finishing the stitch.
Tension - the struggle is REAL! ;) remember, mom did doilies, and i have a fixation of everything laying just right. So i always crocheted tightly to make sure there wasn't any opportunity for this to droop or wiggle. it's why i prefer pointy tips on my hooks. it takes concentration to /relax/ my tension. but i automatically go up two hook sizes when setting up patterns. odd fact - i taught myself to knit as an adult (to get a job in a yarn shop!) after i discovered continental-style, and i knit loosely and usually have to go down one or two needle sizes. 8D
for more comfortable crochet, you can buy a crochet glove or use aluminum crochet hooks, which are more comfortable.
Love you videos and colaborations with complicated knots.❤
I wrap my hooks in the bandage wrap that sticks to itself . Can make it a thin or as thick and squishy as you like
Girl, people need to chill. I appreciate you trying and failing because it shows you are a freaking real person and it shows me ones i shouldnt try!
When I put my polyfill in my amigurumis, instead of using a wooden stick ( or the point of a broken one like I saw in some hacks videos, cuz it grab/hold the stuffing better) I use the eraser end of my pencil! The eraser " stick" to the polyfill and help me put it exactly where I want, and go further in narrow parts to fill them easier.. And NOT like a broken stick, with a pencil I'm not afraid I'm gonna stab myself into my fingers and in my hands, and I have less chances to breack the yarn of my stitches on my amigurumis. Also, it is safer to carry around in yours bags. .
Talking about stuffing, somebody gave me lots of smalls balls of yarns ( theirs left overs from crocheting clothing mostly. But I don't like those yarns, to make amigurumis, .and I practically dont do anything else!😄. ..But I find out a way to use those yarns, which some are scrachy, or not colors I love /or I use. So, I keep them in a plastic bag, where I also put all my ends from when I crochet my amigurumis. One day, I had almost no polyfill left, so I grabbed a hand full of " scappy yarns," and with good scissor, I cut everything into appprox. 1 cm long ( approx. 1/2 inch long) and put them into my amigurumis to stuf them! It use my scraps or " unwanted" yarns, help me get a better shapping, fuller amigurumis...and doesnt cost nothing ( it was going into garbages!!!😉) So now that I have a BIG bag of " scraps yarns, I'm using it until I have nothing less ! 🤗🤗
That's such a good tip! I usually use the non-hook end of my crochet hook, but that pencil eraser hack sounds amazing
It really does sound amazing! Definitely adding that to the list of hacks to try. Thank you for sharing 😊
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Sometimes we need expert advice.
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I don’t see the makeup sponge working unless it is firmer. They actually sell something that looks identical to the makeup sponge but is a pencil gripper and is a more dense foam. They also make and sell a coated foam for making built up handles (to add to a toothbrush, utensils, pencil, etc.). However, you have to be so careful with adding anything to the hook that changes the way you grasp it or where pressure is being used. Anywhere pressure is, is a spot likely to have discomfort or get a callus. While a simple solution may seem like putting padding, it changes the way you grip the hook and may shift the pressure to another spot. Making such a large grip (like with the makeup sponge) will likely cause you to use more of wrist movements. Since crochet is repetitive movements, you wouldn’t want to solely use wrist movements which could lead to an overuse injury of the tendons in the wrist (it can cause symptoms of carpal tunnel). So depending on the type of relief you are going for, that will help determine what should be added, if anything at all. Additionally, added padding may also change the feedback you get from the hook (feeling how much tension, whether the loop caught on another tread or moved smoothly, etc). More padding could dampen the tactile and proprioceptive input received and could lead you to using more pressure in order to have the same feeling of feedback and lead to an overuse injury faster. They make a gel lined sock feeling tube that you can cut to size and put over your finger if the callus is the main concern (I think they are sold for toes and some ballerinas use them to help align their toes in point shoes and to prevent blisters). You could wrap the hook in a light layer of wool and use kinesio-tape over it to hold it down, thin foam or gel pencil grips, dipping the end of the hook in liquid rubber, and more. I am a pediatric occupational therapist so modifying tools and toys is part of my job. Feel free to reach out with any questions that could better lead me to guiding you to the adapting the hook to best for your needs.
Thanks so much for taking the time to post this, it's really informative.
One way I beefed up my crochet hooks was with oven bake clay. I could form it to my hand and make it far more comfortable.
I only ever do the double magic ring. Oh and crochet over the tail with the 2nd round. Never had it loosen on any ami or granny square. As for that stupid fluffy yarn. I refuse to use it as its far to fragile, and won't past UK safty tests
i am currently using a heart shaped stress ball as a grip on my hook, and it's working pretty okay. it's a much more solid foam than a makeup sponge, but this particular one is also still a bit shaped as opposed to a tennis ball, and not too hard to stab through
I have ”always” done a double magic ring (started to crochet ablut 5 years ago) But that is because I searched alot for a video that showed a magic ring for lefties and the only one I found that I liked just happened to show a double MR. 😀
I tried the makeup sponge hack and found that my main complaint was the size. I just need a cushion…so I found make up sponges at Dollar Tree that were much smaller. I used the one shaped much like the one you used and I found it worked pretty well. I think the tennis ball would be too large and I know I wouldn’t enjoy that texture!
I use the invisible finish when I work in stripes. With a normal color change you see this jump where one row goes into another with a different color but with the invisible finish the stripes are perfect.
An option for changing color I think I've seen somewhere is to slip stitch and then start crocheting with the new color. I think the ss is to knock down the height of the sc so it has less of a color bump in the change. Hope any of this makes sense. Trying to get a good change when doing continuous rounds is a quest.
I use air dry clay on my hooks. Once I get the bulk I need, I hold the hook as if I were crocheting and give it a slight squeeze. It can take a couple of days to dry. They are the first hooks I grab.
you can use clay as an alternative for the make up sponge! Just put it around the hook, and if you then hold the hook it wil shape into the right shape!
❤ I love you for being honest. The term hack? Shouldn't be applied to some things , but I'm a dinosaur so I get uppity.
Yeah, I think the definition for 'hack' has just become broader and broader over the years to the point where it's bordering on useless.
The thing is, "Trying TikTok Crochet and Yarn Things That I Find Really Interesting Or Fun Or Potentially Useful" is a bit long for a title 😂, so I'll stick with 'Trying Hacks' for now and just be upfront about what I actually mean by that 💙.
I am new here, and right off, I love your hacks. Thank you so much.
I have the exact opposite problem to the one you mentioned. I mostly crochet sweaters and hats (sometimes bags) and when i do amigurumi the stiches are too loose and you can see through the holes
I find the double magic circle is better than single because the single falls apart after awhile especially in a throw. Sometimes certain yarns don't want to cooperate with the double which can be frustrating.
For hook grips, I've heard of using both nonskid drawer liner and craft foam as padding/grips. I also wonder if model magic would work, or foam clay.
I've used foam clay and unfortunately it tends to crumble away with heavy use
Number 8 with the fluffy yarn works you just have to knot it sooooo many times. Source I make plushies and blanket for baby in the family and my son test all prototypes
With the soft snow yarn as you call it, ive been using int quite a bit recently, and i join them using the magic knot method, which as an old girl guide its used lots for connect two same or different thinkness yarn( in this case) together, just make sure its on the back of work and youd never know.❤
Hey 👋🏻 for what you can use as holders on your hook. Fimo clay works well. Can tailor it to your hand size and how you hold it.
Why not use pencil grippers for crochet hooks?
The hole is most likely too large 🤷🏻♀️
I’ve heard people say that the needle felting for ends hack would only work for wool / other fibers that have the bars / not synthetics, since the bar texture is what lets it stick together. Have you / anyone else who sees this comment had any difference in success when not using wool vs wool??
I've needle felted acrylic before without issue but only ever on amigurumi. I'm yet to try it on clothing so I can't say what the difference is there, or if there is one at all.
What about a pool noodle piece or some of that sponges stuff on curlers? Love your channel❤
Do you have a pattern for that hoodie you're wearing, or did you use a specific stitch for it? I love it!
I don't have a pattern personally but the top half is just a granny hexagon cardigan. If you search TH-cam, there are a lot of great tutorials for them out there.
@@SkeinSpider thanks! I found the video where you made it after I posted this. I just made a hex cardi so I don't know why I didn't recognise it as one!
For the springy stitch, tape another hook to your hook, Naztazia has a good short showing hwo
I haven't read the comments so someone might have said this already but the 7th stitch/hack looks like the bullion stitch in hand embroidery
It's actually called bullion stitch in crochet. You can make it taller/shorter by adjusting the number of yarn overs. I've never used it personally because it's really fiddly and I'd have to have the right project for it to be the kind of detail I want.
Oh, the knotting of the ends works great if you use a square knot. (right over left, left over right) but sucks if you use a granny knot (right over left, right over left)
I use foam pencil holders for an ergonomic grip. I wish I could put a picture here but don't know how.
The craft clay might work for that? Foam or not so that you don't have that cringey foam latex feel to it?
With hack #2, the felting would probably work best with any yarn that’s atleast 70% wool as wool had the best chance of felting and can be incredibly strong when felted 👌🏻
Yeah, I've been wondering if this really only works with fibers that felt...
the invisible finish h
ack seems to be needlessly complicated (you could achieve the same thing with a hook doing the technique you prefer if you don't have a needle) and it seemed to me that it might have a knot; by sewing, you're just making a chain stitch as if you're embroidering
speaking of embroidery, hack 7 seems to be a crocheted version of bullion stitch
OMG is that Little Foot in the background??? 🦕
Yep! 😄
For the magic circle I leave a tail and then use a needle to run the tail back around the circle
If the chain extension hack doesn't work, I would try using the starting thread to lengthen the chain.
could you please tell me where you got the pattern for the littlefoot plush in the left corner? HES ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE ❤ ive never wanted to try making anything as much as ive wanted to make him
It's my own design. I don't have a pattern for him yet but there will be one at some point.
@@SkeinSpider in that case i will wait impatiently patiently ❤️
I really like the colorful jacket you’re wearing. By chance is there a tutorial?
i’ve been doing the first one for years lol
The colors of the chunky yarn reminded me so much of human organs hahahahha just needed to mention it
.....Well, there's something I'll never un-see 😂😂
Friend, can you tell me where you got the pattern to crochet little foot? He's so cute!
It's her own design
Ive heard the raquet ball is a little better. Its a tad smaller than a tennis ball
Perhaps, this is why my amigurmi survives the wash, I've always used 2 loop magic circle / ring.
Do you have any Pokemon patterns ?? I love your tutorials!!❤❤❤
Yeah, there's several out on my channel. I think I even have a whole Pokémon playlist you can check out.
I think a tennis ball would be too large. Maybe just some poly clay (the low temp oven bake stuff) around the handle, you can shape it to your specific needs, bake it, then do what you please with the finish, wrap it in cloth, just paint it, wrap it in tape or yarn! Whatever floats your boat! You could also use electric tape (here we use hockey tape, do you guys have something like that? A sports tape?) Abd just wrap it a bunch but that would also get sticky and gross eventually. Or if you really wanna be elaborate, look up how to make tool handles 😂
I think clay might be too heavy 🧐
@@carlotta1337 a poly clay at the size of a handle should be no more heavy than your average ergo handle. I don't mean regular old clay, I mean the low temp oven stuff ppl make charms, jewlery and figurines ect out of.
Thanks alot.😊
A double magic ring is just too fiddly for me. I do a single and then weave the tail around the center at least one more time, maybe two. It's the same result, but so much simpler.
Have to suggest a crochet/knit professional Lily Chin. If you can find her videos she is packed with crochet techniques, she’s need on Interweave and Knitting daily. She also has her own videos.
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I learned the double ring first so just call it a magic ring... though that way of doing it feels clunkty to me >_
Glue twine some thin cord around handle
i forgot people weave ends! i've just been using a lighter to seal my projects shut
My favorite color change is the one from this video: th-cam.com/video/36RYkxhq_Ok/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8rnQv50B9hTlMRFC
It took me a few times to get the right way to do it, but is the one I think that look more beautiful, specially after a few rows with your new color.
i am so very sorry, your the secnod youtuber that crochets that i'm late to. :S
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also your tension shouldn't be tight while doing amigurumi. your smaller hook size is what creates the tighter stitches, not your tension.
So thoughts... first one isn't a hack per se, it's just another way of doing it...the weaving ends ones, those bits will eventually poke out, and knotting the yarn does literally nothing... the extra chain one? Seriously just frog and redo lol you are not that far in...
Well, when it's a blanket and you have to start with a chain of something like 300+whatever... At that point I am NOT going to redo the foundation chain! This is one of the reasons I prefer to use chainless foundation where I can.
Somebody wrapped their crochet hook with the spongy contact paper. I was not impressed.
The tennis ball is way too big even for my old hands.
The idea of hooding a la4ge ball/sponge etc in my hand while crocheting sounds so uncomfortable.
Why don't you just weave in as you crochet
😊 i do that for my amigurumi, and now i have just started clothes it seems to be a habit🤷 ...also i really do hate weaving ends 😖👍🇦🇺🙃
You can do that, but then you'd still need to weave in a different direction to properly secure it. Might still be faster though.
@@amara560 i sort of do few stitches, drop the tail, pick it back up on the next round etc, so it sort of steps up and across . Good for amigurumi, but have to be more thoughtful for clothing 🤔 ❤️
Looks like a little foot is in the background....
He wanted to hang out lol.
Ummmm....... why not just use a pencil gripper? They make 100s of different kinds. Kind of stupid to use makeup sponges or tennis balls 😒
Because it's not just about grip. Using larger/wider objects is useful for people who suffer various types of hand pain and/or struggle to hold narrow objects.