Crochet is a craft where yarn is interlocked using a hooked needle to create textured clothing or plush toys. Each stitch in crochet is completed before starting the next.
What if I struggle with my crochet kit?
Our video guides have been designed to walk you step-by-step through every single element of your crochet kit. So you know you'll be able to master it! But if you're still struggling, you can reach out to us at hello@craftclubco.com
I've never crocheted before!
That's okay! Included in our kits are access to technique tutorial videos and the pattern. These are perfect for beginners.
What's the difference between milk yarn and chunky chenille yarn?
The difference between milk yarn and chunky chenille yarn is in their weight and number of strands. Milk yarns is thin, soft, light, and made up of multiple yarn strands. Chunky chenille yarn is heavier, thicker, and is a single strand. Both are beginner friendly, but milk yarn is used more for detailed pieces, and chunky chenille is mostly used for larger plushes.
What kind of crochet is this?
Our crochet kits are Amigurumi - the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed yarn creatures and objects. Typically worked in continuous spirals to create tight, dense fabrics that prevent the polyester fiberfill stuffing from showing through
What is the stuffing made from?
The stuffing is made from polyester fiberfill. This keeps your crochet piece not only full, but soft!
Is crochet easier than knitting?
Crochet is typically perceived as easier than knitting. This is due to crochet only needing one hook, whereas two are needed for knitting. With patience and practice, they can be just as easy as each other!
Are these kits beginner-friendly?
Yes! All of our craft kits are designed to be beginner-friendly. We believe that creativity is for everyone, and want to give people the confidence to find their creative side.
What is milk yarn?
Milk yarn is a soft-textured, lightweight yarn that is made up of multiple strands. While it's not actually made of milk, it's perfect for a soft and easy crocheting journey.
What is surface stitching?
Surface stitching is crocheting chains or single crochets onto the surface of an amigurumi piece. These are used to add details without interrupting the process of creating the main part.
Cutest Tulip Flower Pot
I had already made the strawberry plant and couldn’t wait to make the tulips.
It was easy to make with really simple and clear video instructions. I love telling people “look I made this!”
Updated** Ehhh not for beginners now but it will be soon!
UPDATE**
Okay so after the response by CraftClubCo I have to say I’m INCREDIBLY impressed. They genuinely considered the feedback I gave (even if it were delivered by myself with slight sass from frustration, which I’m so sorry for🙈) and asked follow up questions via email so they can use them to help form their new teaching format. Nakisah was awfully sweet and very kind in her response as well as inquisitive in a positive way! I wanted to add this because it shows that A) they do want it to be easy and understandable to everyone and B) they are actively working on improvements!!! They also have mentioned that if you’re stuck, they offer personal one on one help where they can help you progress (and it’s a free resource which is actually really cool to offer).
So although the issues I had previously aren’t yet fixed, they are in the works to be improved upon and they have provided resources until that time comes! The response was just too impressive to leave my original 2 star review especially when considering that my only real issue was the videos and not the actual product you receive (if that makes sense).
So if you’re on the fence, give these kits a shot! If you get stuck, reach out and someone sweet as can be is sure to get you past your hurdle!
Original:
I would say the concept is cute and good for people who are already very decent crocheters. I had an incredibly hard time following the provided video tutorial as there is little to no focus nor closeups on the techniques themselves and they’re are shown at a rather fast sequence. I had to rewatch the tutorial slowed down over and over and over (4hours with nothing to show), and finally gave up and referenced a better video on YouTube which is not associated with craft club. I would say emphasizing on many small tips and details could improve the videos, as well as slowing down and zooming focus so you can actually see what is taking place. The girls in the videos seem to speak to you as if you already know everything they are doing/saying and are lacking in their ability to fully teach the viewer. I think selling a kit labeled as for beginners which needs to be accompanied by a 2+ hour basic steps video just to get started is not necessarily ideal and feel it’d be better to teach the steps as they appear in the videos, keeping them together rather than pieced out between “steps and how to”. Bouncing back and forth between videos for the project steps and the actual how to when you need to revisit the techniques was a tad obnoxious and tends to hurt the enjoyment. I Love the other craft kits but I would probably not suggest this at all to anyone who isn’t somewhat savvy already. Please work on the format, it is sort of bad :( and if you don’t want to improve the format please adjust the targeted demo as “not for beginners” because it is not unfortunately
Store owner replied:
Hi Mandy! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We really take customer insights seriously. We’re currently in the process of improving our video tutorials, so your detailed feedback is incredibly helpful.
We’re sorry you had to look for other YouTube videos just to learn the technique,that’s not the experience we want for anyone! Please know we’re always happy to help. If needed, we’re open to creating a special video focusing on the area you’re struggling with, or even scheduling a 1-on-1 video call to guide you step by step.
Thanks again for your thoughtful review, it really helps us improve!
Good gift
Was a gift for my mother. Though shipping did take a while, it eventually made it's way to her house. She seemed very pleased with the kit.