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Every Tuesday unless otherwise indicated on the library website: https://www.southingtonlibrary.org/

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Hello hello!

This padlet will be used for Crochet Club members. I will try and post some free patterns I love and you are welcome to post photos as well!

Stuck on something? Let me know! I can send a video that might help.

Proud of something you finished? Post so we can all see it!

I want this to be a community board where we can stay in contact about crochet related things between meetings :)

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These are videos covering the basics I teach anyone who is learning how to crochet.

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Right handed tutorials:

Slip knot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9wEcSD-V3M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dWIsyJdiF4

Chain stitch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcOzdAzmtNM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Il8OcNAZA

Working on the first row after chaining:

https://youtu.be/qELeHz5ar9Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik-GSXWoSak

Turning Chain (Second row)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtlhsREo7mg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QReSrExCHKM

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The main difference between right hand and left hand crochet it the position of your needle and yarn. Patterns rules and directions apply no matter what your dominant hand is!

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Left Handed Tutorials:

Slip knot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVvXcmeKg1k

Chain stitch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCFlHUzFHGM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmSoXNqpP8Y

Working on the first row after chaining:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hROHDBLv3XE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uf-2NZZOT4

Turning Chain (Second row)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wA5KHC3vmo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4-NDDd42nE

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This is what I get asked about the most!

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Here are a few video tutorials on how magic circles can be made. I learned how to make them using the first video listed and that is how I teach.

If you like another tutorial more/find it easier, that's totally fine! The end results is the same and I don't want something as small as a magic circle to keep people from trying new things when crocheting. My advice is to follow along with each video and see which one feels the most right depending on how you hold your needle and yarn.

Right Handed Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex02JPOXf_k (the one I learned from)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex02JPOXf_k

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F4eQO8RnAIY

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F4eQO8RnAIY

(Unpopular opinion: while their tutorials are great I do not recommend buying Woobles kits. They are expensive and the same things can be done much cheaper with different yarn.)

Left Handed Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6voAwWdX21g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFI_JQ31SX0

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UVvjnPfU2og

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This is probably the best and cleanest way to transition between colors. If you are still unsure about the differences between the front and back loops of a stitch, start with the process detailed below and move your way up to the seamless method.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyC-VdgiZy4

Also, if you are in need of dinosaur patterns, Nicole Chase, the creator for the seamless stitch, is the best!

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How to Seamlessly Change Yarn Colors Between Rounds in Crochet

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Crocheting in the Round (Crocheting in a circle)

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Crocheting in the Round (Crocheting in a circle)

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Here is a left-handed tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PGybKCGinY

PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE STITCH MARKERS WHEN WORKING IN THE ROUND.

Otherwise it is very easy to lose your place and forget where your row starts and ends.

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How to crochet in the round for ABSOLUTE beginners! | Tutorial | Kay Krochets

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I am a big fan of safety eyes. They come with washers to help them hold and they can be found in lots of different sizes and colors. They even have specialized ones like glitter ones or snake eye ones.

Some people are not comfortable with the use of safety eyes, particularly if they are selling their finished products/giving the finished product to a young child. Some people are afraid that small children or pets can eat the safety eyes, so they prefer products that use felt eyes.

You can buy felt eyes, such as these. Some may come with a peelable back while others should be fastened on with strong glue or sewn on with thread. You can also make your own felt eyes like this.

Lastly, some people just decide that they'd rather embroider their own eyes.

Again, pick what's right for you! I have used every single one of these methods in projects before.

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This is the stuffing and brand I have used over the years. I buy a 20 pound box at a time!

This can be found on Amazon or in person at retails like Walmart, Michael's, and Hobby Lobby.

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This is the method I use when sewing my pieces together. I work behind the stitches and it leaves a clean transition between pieces.

There are lots of ways to do it! Like anything else, do what makes the most sense for you.

Here are some more methods:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwnVv0BJOlE

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lcPZBlpcndc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Viq9XX2wCQ

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Crochet ami tips. How I sew the pieces seamlessly. #crochet #crochetamigurumi #amigurumi #simple

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Creator Shoutout-Allfromjade (Right-Handed & Left Handed Tutorials!)

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Creator Shoutout-Allfromjade (Right-Handed & Left Handed Tutorials!)

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I follow All From Jade on Instagram and she has so many amazing patterns for smol little guys for free! Check out her Youtube tutorials, which include both right-handed and left-handed amigurumi patterns!

Follow and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@allfromjade

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BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Crochet Baby Whale tutorial *NO SEWING REQUIRED* (step by step) RIGHT-HANDED

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I am right-handed but there are plenty of left-handed tutorials on Youtube!

I like this creator because she takes her time to explain things during her tutorials. She has a whole playlist of left-handed amigurumi tutorials.

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Octopus Crochet Tutorial | Left Handed | step-by-step for *beginners*

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New England Yarn (it's here in Southington!)

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New England Yarn (it's here in Southington!)

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New England Yarn is great for more high quality yarns and it's right here in Southington!

The owner is very nice. If you're interested in experimenting with yarns like wool or alpaca, there are a lot of options you can see and feel in person before committing to something online. These yarns will be more expensive than more common yarns like acrylic or chenille.

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Welcome to New England Yarn & Spindle LLC

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Creator Shoutout-Rose and Lily Crochet (Right-Handed)

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Creator Shoutout-Rose and Lily Crochet (Right-Handed)

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Rose and Lily crochet was one of the first channels I watched constantly as a beginner.

Their tutorials are bright and descriptive and they helped me to learn how to read patterns as well!

Every video is captioned with the direction you would find on a pattern. Since I was watching and doing what the caption said, it wasn't intimidating to see similar directions in written patterns later on. 10/10 would recommend.

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Easy Crochet Cat (Tutorial Part 1) | Free Amigurumi Animal Pattern for Beginners

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Amigu World is another channel I used a lot as a beginner and continue to use. She is constantly posting new things, including characters like Cinnamoroll!

The best part of these tutorials is that it's easy to get the same kind of final product using acrylic yarn, which is more affordable than most yarns and can be found widely.

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#659 | Crochet Cinnamoroll | Crochet Characters Amigurumi | Free Pattern | Amiguworld

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I love using Youtube, Instagram, and Pinterest for patterns. Sometimes though, it's nice just to have a whole book of patterns. Here are some of my favorites.

Crochet Cafe: Recipes for Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

A Crochet World of Creepy Creatures and Cryptids: 40 Amigurumi Patterns for Adorable Monsters, Mythical Beings and More

Kawaii Crochet Collection

Amigurumi Friends: 20 Easy Patterns to Create 100+ Adorable Custom Crochet Critters - Explore Infinite Possibilities with Shapes, Colors, Details, and Yarns

No-Sew Mini Amigurumi: 40 Crochet Patterns for Super Cute, Super Small Plushies

Chonky Amigurumi: How to Crochet Amazing Critters & Creatures with Chunky Yarn

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These lil mushroom buddies are always so so popular at craft shows. Definitely something I would put into my regular rotation!

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Crochet NO-SEW Baby Mushy 🍄 BEGINNER FRIENDLY - Mushroom Boi

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Besides the cuteness factor, patterns like this one are great to learn because of the how many ways you can customize it.

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🍓🤎Strawberry Bunny Plushie and Bear Bunny Plushie Crochet/Amigurumi Tutorial | Cute, Free Pattern🤎🍓

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Flower hat duck crochet tutorial 🐤💖 pattern by sweepeaplush. 

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Yarn Society is another channel that has both left-handed and right-handed tutorials. I like her for beginners because she has tutorials using both acrylic and soft chunky yarn.

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Left Hand: How To Make A Bandana For Any Size Amigurumi

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Hobbii is a site I use for some more specialized yarn. They have sales often and filling your cart to a certain amount will ensure free shipping.

If you create an account on the site, you will gain points for every order as long as you are signed in when you make the order. They have a point store where you can redeem points for cool accessories and sometimes yarn as well.

They do ship from Denmark so it does take a little while for shipments to come in but always worth it in my opinion. I love looking for yarn during the holidays because they have special yarns for Halloween and Christmas!

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Hobbii.com is the one stop shop for yarn lovers around the world. We have all you need for your next knitting or crocheting project. We are located in beautiful Copenhagen, Denmark where all products are designed and all orders are packed and shipped from.

We are working day and night to become your favorite yarn shop and here is how we plan to do it:

Always smiling customer service :-)

Own developed products at great prices.

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Easy and safe delivery (4-10 days)

100% full satisfaction or the money back. Always.

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We look forward to welcoming you as a customer :-)

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Yarns and accessories from Hobbii - Delivered with love.

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Hobbii.com is the one stop shop for yarn lovers around the world. We have all you need for your next knitting or crocheting project. We are located in beautiful Copenhagen, Denmark where all products are designed and all orders are packed and shipped from.

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Premier Yarn is another site I order specialized yarn from. I love that they have lots of color options for chenille yarn, such as the neon yarn shown above.

Make sure to check how many yards a project asks for so that you get enough. The drawback on premier yarns is that a lot of them are smaller skeins so you need more for a project than you might from another brande.

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Parfait Chunky fans rejoice! This fan-favorite yarn super bulky yarn is now available in 5 neon colors. With Parfait Chunky Neons you’ll be able to add a bold and bright twist to your amigurumi projects, create eye-catching patterns, and sprinkle some flare into the world. And if you’re a fan of Parfait Chunky, you can expect all the same amazing attributes, like being incredibly soft and machine washable.

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Creator and pattern makers gathered together to create an advent calendar for the month of December! Enjoy these free patterns and follow these accounts for patterns in the future.

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All From Jade has created an advent calendar for you! Happy holidays! :)