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- #5,364 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
- #21 in Crochet Kits
Eden Johnson
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
I loved this kit!!! I went in with a little bit of experience from another kit and found this to be a slight increase in difficulty, so total beginners might find this tricky. There's a lack of explanation on how to sew the pieces together — if you're experienced in crochet then you'll be fine, but it was my first time stitching pieces together so I had to just wing it and try to use common sense to figure it out. It turned out pretty good, though! It's also worth mentioning that I ended up with the EXACT amount that I needed of the creamy white yarn, to the point where I had to be a little stingy while sewing up at the end, because I couldn't afford to leave longer yarn tails on the ears or I would've run out. So just be aware of that and try not to waste the yarn — it does come with a separate mini ball of plain white yarn to practice on, so you don't have to use up the yarn for the actual project. The final result is soooo adorable and totally worth it!! I had some extra red yarn so I added a little neck tie, and I named her Annie :)
Valerie Esquivel
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
As a first time crocheter it took me several hours to follow the video instructions because I had to pause so many times. The video instructions go pretty fast. But it came out cute!
Savannah
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2024
This was an amazing first project and came with everything you would need
Shabby
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
My teenager got the Crochetta Crochet Kit for Beginners as a birthday gift, and let me tell you, it's been such a blast! As a teenager who's always up for trying new things, this kit was perfect for her.First off, the design of the kit is super cute - who can resist a hen chicken with eggs? It's adorable and adds a fun factor to the whole crocheting experience.Now, onto the actual crocheting part - the kit comes with everything you need to get started, from the yarn to the crochet hooks. Plus, the step-by-step video tutorials were a lifesaver! As someone who's never crocheted before, having those tutorials made learning so much easier.Overall, I highly recommend this Crochet Crochet Kit for Beginners to anyone looking to get into crocheting.
Claudine Turcot
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2024
J'ai bien aimé faire ce petit couple! Il y a bien assez de laine pour terminer le projet. Les vidéos et les instructions sont claires.
Lisa Hansen
Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2024
It might say for beginners but that must mean amateur not novice. If you’ve never done it before, then this may not be what you want to start with.
Kenneth W Meehan
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2024
Great item, fast shipping, AAA+++
Deb
Reviewed in Australia on April 14, 2024
I ordered this for a 8th Birthday present and it arrived today looking like this. The box was open and the sides ripped. The presentation and packaging of this item are really poor. It’s embarassing to offer this as a present as it looks used.
RunSewDisney
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)I am absolutely thrilled with this crochet kit featuring a charming rainbow octopus and its two adorable babies! The kit arrived promptly and was beautifully packaged, making it feel like a special little gift to myself. Opening it up, I couldn't help but admire the vibrant array of yarn colors – just as pictured, and even more dazzling in person. The quality of the yarn was excellent, incredibly soft to the touch. It's clear that the creators paid great attention to curating the perfect shades for these delightful creatures.The instructions were exceptionally clear and easy to follow, which was a huge relief as I'm not an expert crocheter. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was able to create these charming little octopus cuties. In just one leisurely afternoon, I had transformed a pile of yarn into a trio of fantastic sea-dwellers that I'm absolutely smitten with!The finished octopus family turned out just like the images – vibrant, cheerful, and utterly charming. I couldn't help but show off my creation to all my friends and family, and they were equally enchanted by the playful design.I must admit, as someone who adores all things cute and colorful, this crochet kit was a dream come true. It brought a touch of magic and whimsy into my crafting corner, and now my room feels like a cozy under-the-sea wonderland!I find myself wishing I could do all the kits this brand offers. If you're looking for a fun and fabulous crochet project that will have you smiling from start to finish, this rainbow octopus and baby kit is an absolute must-have. It's a delightful journey of crafting and creativity that will brighten up your day in no time. Kudos to the creators for such a fantastic and joyful experience!
TJ
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023
Reviewing Crochetta's octopus family… First of all, my previous crochet experience was decades ago and consisted of a scarce handful of unfinished granny squares and some hats. I knew three stitches: chain, single crochet, and double crochet. Level: Beginner.Five stars, and here's why:1. What you get. You get two small skeins of each color except for the light blue and yellow, for which you get one medium skein each. The weight/gauge isn't marked, nor is any other product information. You also get a package of stuffing (looks to be polyfill), a 2.5mm ergonomic hook, a 4mm ergonomic hook, one set of large safety eyes, two sets of small safety eyes, one plastic yarn needle, one metal yarn needle, five locking stitch markers (I lost one), and a pair of capped scissors. If you look at the attached pictures, you'll see that I made one large octopus and eleven smaller octopuses - plus three not pictured because I gave them away - and still have a pile of yarn to make more. NOTE: in order to make all of the extra octopuses, I had to buy additional polyfill and safety eyes. The ergonomic hooks were surprisingly comfortable to work with.2. Instructions. The kit came with two pamphlets. One contains an easy introduction to crochet terminology and shorthand, demonstrates several stitches, and includes QR links to instructional videos. Not only do they have the videos, they included an additional bundle of white yarn - otherwise not necessary to complete the kit as pictured in the box - specifically for practicing. This includes directions on how to easily start rows and spirals depending on what your pattern calls for. The second pamphlet is specific to the kit with instructions and QR codes unique to the rainbow octopus and the two babies.What's not included. Nothing in this kit is pre-started. You can follow the directions as written, or use the videos, or both, to learn how to start and finish each section of each octopus.3. Learning curve. Start on the small octopuses. You will not run out of yarn. The ball of the small octopus is extremely easy and, after some fussing with the legs, those wound up going pretty fast, too. The first small octopus (the larger of the two yellows) took me three days to make with maybe an hour spent each day. After practicing and getting creative with the pattern (which I could afford to do with all that extra yarn), the smaller octopuses now only take me about an hour to make.4. Dual crochet! Two hooks means that two people can crochet at the same time. This would be a fantastic activity for friends or family, especially if one has slightly more experience than the other.5. ADHD much? I tend to quit projects without finishing them because many are "learn this one trick and do it 9000 times." With these toys, though, each round or row is unique and it's easy to go back and fix mistakes, so there was never really a sense of all-consuming repetition or disaster if I missed a stitch - so I didn't get bored or discouraged. I started a project to make three octopuses and wound up finishing all three *and* an additional nine for myself and another three for friends who wanted them because they're so cute.There were a couple things that didn't make sense at first that *could* have driven down a star, but were insignificant in the long run.A. You use the 2.5mm hook for the small octopuses, so I couldn't figure out what the use of the 4mm hook was until I saw a "pro tip" in the margins of the large octopus's pattern and checked out the video - to find out that the reason for having two skeins of each color was to make it easier to crochet with double yarn using the 4mm hook, making the larger octopus more plush and not requiring an exponentially larger number of stitches.B. There were two of every color except the light blue, yellow, and white. The white doesn't count because it's the bonus practice/learning yarn. The instructions don't mention it, but you have to partition out half of the light blue and yellow into separate skeins or balls in order to make the double yarn crocheting work. It was a bit obnoxious, but seriously, there's *so* much yarn.C. Closing up the big octopus body was VERY confusing, because at first it's kind of like you're making a mushroom and then it has you push the stem inside and make a hollow in the bottom of it and I had no idea why until a friend asked if I was "making one of those sets where the babies fit inside the mommy" and yes, that is this pattern. I can fit two small octopuses comfortably inside the larger one.D. Attaching the legs to the big octopus body was annoying because I tried to go all in without blocking out the spacing and I almost wound up only fitting seven legs. I had to completely remove and relocate one leg and several of them are quite squished together - but it looks good in the end and I know better now that if I had to do it again, I'd get it right.E. Could definitely have used more stuffing. There is no good guide included on how much stuffing to use for each piece and I was constantly afraid I would run out before finishing. I did not run out of stuffing for making the first two little ones and the big one, but I wish I'd used more stuffing in the body of the big one. I eventually bought more stuffing to make all of the extras and I've since decided to measure out stuffing the same way I do garlic - eyeball it with your heart and then test it to see if it makes you happy. If not, add more.Conclusion and aftermath: This kit is fantastic and I have been recommending it ever since I finished my first couple octopuses. I learned enough to start getting creative and now have my own no-sew tiny octopus pattern. I've been hounding the internet for free patterns and have now finished a pair of toddler mittens and a baby dragon amigurumi and am working on another. If you are looking for a creative activity that is easy to pick up and put down and is forgiving of mistakes - then this is an excellent investment. New Level: Beginner-Intermediate. Skill high enough to take risks.
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