Chenille Yarn Challenge

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Often times when I am scrolling on Facebook, there is one common question I hear a lot. That question is, what is the size difference between different plush yarns?

I put 16 different plush yarns to the challenge.

The yarns I used:

From Michaels-

Sweet Snuggles Lite (Weight 6) – Daffodil and White

Sweet Snuggles (Weight 7) – Mint and Lavender

Chenille Home (Weight 7) – Skyway and Country Blue

Chenille Home Slim (Weight 6) – White and Navy Tweed

Loops and Threads Royal Velvet (Weight 7) – Blush and Mint

 

From Joann Stores-

Lion Brand Nap Time (Weight 4) – Lilac and Pale Aqua

Big Twist Plush (Weight 6) – Strawberry Sherbet and Lavendula

Bernat Baby Blanket (Weight 6) – Crocus Faerie (Dappled Yarn) and Seafoam (Sparkle)

Bernat Blanket Extra (Weight 7) – Burnt Rose and Blush Pink

Bernat Velvet (Weight 5) – Indigo and Softened Blue

Bernat Baby Velvet (Weight 4) – Ever After Pink and Potpourri

 

From Premier Yarns-

Parfait – the original, which has now been discontinued – (Weight 5) – Light Pink and Peach (not sure of the color names)

Parfait Chunky (Weight 6) – Ballet Pink and Bubblegum

Parfait XL (Weight 7) – Fairy Pink and Petunia

Pixie Dust Brights (Weight 4) – Fairy Pink and Periwinkle

 

From Hobbii Yarns-

Baby Snuggles (Weight 6) – Turquoise and Yellow (Print) and Baby Duck (Solid)

 

All the axolotls came out a little different in size, but some were only different by just a little bit.… Read the rest

FREE Crochet Product Cheat Sheet

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If you’re anything like me, more times than not, you start many projects at once. I tend to keep the projects organized and together, however, what I neglect to do is write down what hook size I was using. This one gets me every time and I will accidentally grab the wrong size hook. Once I start crocheting, I realize that the project is now coming out differently, which is when I notice my mistake.
If I had this handy cheat sheet, that never would have happened.
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How to Yarn Under- A Video

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Are you a visual learner like I am? I learn best by seeing someone do the skill instead of just looking at photos.

Since I had already posted photos, it is also important that I share the video with you to show you how I use the yarn under method. If I use yarn under, I use it for ALL stitches, not just one or two. That is important because it keeps your stitches consistent.

I use the yarn under method when making amigurumi.… Read the rest

Yarn over, Yarn Under

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You probably hear a lot of crocheters saying they use the yarn over or yarn under method on social media. You also might be wondering why you would choose one method over the other. There is no wrong answer. It is very much a personal preference, but there is no wrong way to crochet.

I’m going to go through each method and how I do both. At the end I will explain my preference and why I chose the one I did.… Read the rest

Skin Color Chart Using Plush Yarn

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This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission from purchases made.

Do you love making dolls using plush yarn, but aren’t always sure what colors to use for skin? This handy tool will help you chose skin color yarn from 5 different yarn brands.

Where can you find the yarns in this photo?

Premier Yarns

Universal Yarn

Michaels

Hobbii

Yarnspirations

I hope this chart is helpful for you!! If you like it, please give this post a like (you can find that at the bottom of the page).… Read the rest

Do you like the head and body in one piece?

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Do you prefer to crochet the head and body in one piece?

Well you’re not alone. I love crocheting those pieces together especially when I’m using chenille yarn. The less sewing that I need to do the better.

I like sewing the head and body together when I’m using thinner yarn, but I find with chenille yarn, it saves my room of extra yarn fuzzies if I crochet them together.

Do you have patterns that you like that you’d prefer had the head and body together?… Read the rest