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I tested 3 popular chunky chenille yarns to see which one is best for crocheted amigurumi and plushie toys! Video sponsored by #cricut
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@nynex4 7 месяцев назад

Premier parfait chunky does shed and falls apart like the himalaya dolphin, sometimes you get a lot that is just so fragile, while other skeins are easier to work with and not fall apart. I would think that would be the same for himalaya as well. You must have had a good skein that didn't fall apart, but that is not always the case. The quality control varies a lot between skiens.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

That's very good to know! That you so much for sharing your experience! 💓

@jmaddren 7 месяцев назад

I agree. Premier parfait chunky is extremely weak. Not something I would use to make children toys. Maybe something that wouldn't be played with though would be fine

@georgeharwood_ 7 месяцев назад

This is the reason why I dislike working with chenille yarn , I often make mistakes with amigurumi so this yarn is not for me

@madisonkaytie8747 7 месяцев назад

I totally agree with this. Certain colors I’ve used will shed a TON and some aren’t so bad.

@montanalilac 7 месяцев назад

I used Premier chunky for the first time on a large amigurumi and it had all the cons and few of the pros. I thought maybe one of the others would be a better choice, so it’s a little discouraging that the best was the one I already wasn’t a fan of. If that’s the best, I think maybe using chenille yarn just isn’t for me. Or, as was stated, maybe it was a weak skein or a difficult color (dark red). Thanks for the review, Elise. Great info as always!

@premieryarns 7 месяцев назад

WOW! Thank you, Elise! How exciting that Premier Parfait Chunky came out #1 for your test! We sincerely appreciate your support for the Premier Yarn Brand. The Premier Parfait Chunky Yarn collection always sells out very quickly and we work with the Mill daily to keep it in stock. Our Mill in Turkey also works daily to continue to improve the quality. Due to the nature of Chenille Yarn, it will always be a challenge to make every skein perfect; however, that is always the goal for all Premier Yarn Collections. Your three little pigs are so precious!

@NovaDayne 7 месяцев назад

I wish Parfait Chunky wasnt sold out all the time! T_T

@cantfiteveryheart 6 месяцев назад

I’ve been crocheting for years and over the past 3 years have started using chenille and blanket yarn to make plushies. I finally bought premier chenille yarns and OH MY GOD was I impressed! It felt so smooth and buttery to work with. A dream! I love this yarn and hope someday they’re stocked in stores in the US

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing that information! So helpful!! 🧶🧶🧶

@kevinorr6880 4 месяца назад

@@cantfiteveryheart when you are making “plushies”, on average, how much do you buy for each toy? 100g, 200g?

@ToxicRosegaming 2 месяца назад

I wish I could buy your Premier yarn but im not paying $64 shipping for a few skeins of yarn

@olcia303 7 месяцев назад

Out of those three yarns, only the himalayah dolphin baby is easily available in my area, so i have some experience with it. The one tip that i have for creating amigurumi with it is to never use this yarn to sew the pieces together! It's always a nightmare. It's way better to use just some thinner, not fluffy yarn (preferably cotton or cotton blend, I recommend yarnart jeans) in a similar color to the piece you are sewing on. If you have enough tension when sewing, you won't see any of the seams anyway, and you will save yourself a lot of headache :) Also when i usse fluffy yarn, I always use 2ch beginning. I generally think, that MR is way better for amigurumi, but it's not worth the frustration that comes with using it with fluffy yarn, especially tha ones that shed easily. Hope this helps someone! :)

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you soooo much for sharing your tip!!!! Very helpful!! 🧶🧶

@faithfielder9493 6 месяцев назад

What is MR yarn?

@olcia303 6 месяцев назад

@@faithfielder9493 MR is an abbreviation for magic ring :)

@marieseikrit 5 месяцев назад

I only use this yarn and it works for me and I really love to work with it ❤☺️

@kehardy1986 3 месяца назад

I wish I saw your comment before starting my first project with this yarn. I did lose an about a foot of yarn just trying to do the MR and then found the alternative 2 chain start and it was perfect after that. I did have to sew a smart piece and it was kind of frustrating to use for that so yes I will be using yarnart to see my amigurumi together because I can’t waste yarn and hard work ❤❤

@lucyjane479 7 месяцев назад

I really do love parfait chunky yarn, but the biggest downside for me is that a lot of the colors are always sold out! They're just too good lol that they are always sold out

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

That definitely is a problem! I bought mine on Amazon! 🧶🧶🧶

@Crochetbymindynh 7 месяцев назад

100% agree. Did everyone see how many were unavailable when she showed the colors? That happens to me all the time. Bummer, cuz I do like it.

@carolinerosecole9372 2 месяца назад

Got mine at Herschners online. Plenty stock

@karenandcatz2915 7 месяцев назад

Michael’s Loops and Threads Snuggle Lite is very hard to work with. It doesn’t just come apart when you’re frogging! I did a few pieces this last week and the yarn shed more than my five cats!

@user-gy7nz6vt2j 6 месяцев назад

This yarn is the bane of my existence. Never again. It's ruined chenille for me. Worsted, cotton, and dk only for me.

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@sushibaby5896 4 месяца назад

Omg same! Won't get it ever again!

@Kitsame_ Месяц назад

Oh my gosh, I just tried working with this yarn today and it was driving me NUTS. closing a magic loop and it tore apart.

@greenleeem 7 месяцев назад

What a fantastic idea to use the Cricut for cutting perfect felt pieces! I'm going to try this! Thanks for always giving such great ideas :)

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶

@TheDaligrrrl 7 месяцев назад

I agree! I have had my cricket forever and never thought to cut the felt eye pieces. I have cried so many times, trying to cut them out with scissors and just gave up. 🤣 Honestly, I’ve also tried to cut felt before, and it just ends up in a huge mess. I’ve heard you’ve had to use bonded felt but I feel like a few years ago that that was really hard to find. Maybe it’s changed.

@Ilikeflowers00 5 месяцев назад

I need a cricut now! I never thought about how much cutting I do while crocheting, so glad I stumbled across this video!

@melodyhill-qk3vq 7 месяцев назад

Every time I see you’ve posted a new video, I get so excited. You just make my day! Have a happy Saturday, Elise❤️

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! 🐷🐷🐷

@kj3d812 7 месяцев назад

Funny you'd upload this today...yesterday I crocheted the waffle pillow by Little World of Whimsy, which was supposed to be done in Chenille Home jumbo (Michael's brand), but all the Michael's stores were out of the mustard color, so I finally settled on Yarn Bee Eternal Bliss from Hobby Lobby. BIG MISTAKE!! That super chunky yarn is NOT the same as a chenille/velvet, and it about killed my hands. (Crochet hook size was US S / 19mm, for reference.) Frogging was a nightmare because it's so thick -- which also makes working with it a nightmare, as it does not glide easily -- and the waffle stitch eats yarn like you wouldn't believe. It took 3 skeins to do a 14" x 14" pillow, and I literally only had about 10 inches of yarn left at the end. The butter pat was done with much more easy yarn: Sweet Snuggles by Loops & Threads, in yellow (because who really wants *white* butter?!). Not a lot of stitch definition and definitely shedding, shedding, shedding, and frogging was a delicate task. But it's literally buttery soft and the little butter pat is honestly the cutest part of the pillow. I'm looking forward to maybe crocheting a duckling with the rest of the yellow chenille. 🙂 So I'll have to see if I can find some of the Premier Parfait Chunky (I try to avoid ordering yarn online) at one of our local yarn shops. Thanks for the video!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for sharing! I have never crocheted with a 19 mm crochet hook!!!!! 😱 I'll have to check out the Sweet Snuggles! And now I need to check out that pillow!!! 💛

@Lexifyification 7 месяцев назад

I have a similar problem with the chunky yarns. They just kill my hands.

@montanalilac 7 месяцев назад

With super chunky yarns I like to simply use my fingers instead of a hook. Much easier on the hands and feels more organic somehow.

@sjferguson 7 месяцев назад

I am loving all the adorable little toys made with these types of yarn. Way back in the day I tried to work with chenille and it was too stressful because I couldn't see my stitches and frogging was a nightmare. I know textile manufacturing has improved over the years so I'd love to try again. My friend resisted jumping on the Cricket bandwagon for years but had the opportunity to buy one at a garage sale for literally pennies on the dollar (they had zero idea what they were selling) and she's never been the same since 😂. She absolutely loves that thing and uses it for so many crafts.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Yes! Chenille yarns are so much better now!! And I'm amazed at all that the Cricut can do! Your friend was soooo lucky!! 🧶🧶🧶

@magentafox1657 7 месяцев назад

My first experience with crochet was with Chenille. I liked the softness but the shedding doesn't work well for a beginner like me who has to redo things a bunch. Also this is less relevant to the yarn but it makes me happy that you talked about making mistakes, most of the crochet people I watch occasionally don't mention it so it seems like they don't make mistakes at all. Anyway my point is that I'm glad that you mentioned that because I do have unrealistic expectations of my own work but recently I've learned it is okay and natural to make mistakes (in crochet and in general,) and it's part of the learning process. Thanks for the video :)

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, I definitely wouldn't recommend using chenille as a beginner, it's tough to work with even if you have a lot of amigurumi experience! And let me tell you, I make mistakes all the time!! They used to frustrate me so much, but now I see them as the best teachers we could ever have. When we take the time to figure out why we are making mistakes it helps us for future projects. I guess that could apply to life in general too! ❤️❤️❤️

@posies_yarnworks 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! I’ve considered trying a chenille yarn, but couldn’t figure out which to use. Love that you used a Cricut for cutting felt - brilliant!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! The Cricut is amazing!!!! 🧶🧶🧶

@ASquareGranny 7 месяцев назад

Look at you go, Elise! I’m way overwhelmed by these machines, though I’m also intrigued, you know? Hmmm…. Thanks for sharing and the piggies are DARLING! I have no experience with chenille yarn, but I’ve been thinking about trying since it makes such cute stuffies. Great video as always! Thank you! Cheers! ☺️🫶🏻🧶 lisa

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, Lisa!! I was afraid the Cricut would be too complicated as well, but it's quite easy to use! 🐷🐷🐷

@ediebegonia 3 месяца назад

I loved this video. Your presentation style is epic, my mind didn't drift even once. This is the first time I've come across your channel and of course I subscribed. 🥰

@madmommy 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic timing! My MIL loves pigs, and I was planning to crochet her one. Now I know what pattern and yarn to use. Personally, I own Silhouette machines but Cricuts are very user friendly.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Yay! So glad it was good timing! I was so surprised how easy the Cricut is to use! 🐷🐷🐷

@michellem5997 7 месяцев назад

Great video. The pigs are just the cutest. I love yarn comparisons because they really help choose yarns for fills on a budget. Also, I've been curious about Cricut for a couple of years now and would love to see more ways you use yours.

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! 🐷🐷🐷

@aquilaclark814 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for doing the demo on the different types of yarn for this type of crochet. It’s very helpful. ..you keep having a great day.

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

You're so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶

@steffid_ 7 месяцев назад

I learned to crochet with such yarn with Alize Velluto yarn which is the only one so far that does not shed bc the small parts are basically stitched into the main thread and it's so robust and nice ☺️

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Oh that's so good to know! Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶

@hotpinkthread 7 месяцев назад

That yarn is more like Bernat blanket yarn, though. The chenille is much softer and kind of velvety.

@Bella-yb5ui 7 месяцев назад

I'm so early !! I'm new to the channel and OBSESSED with your videos ! They're so cozy but informative and addicting to watch :) So happy i found your channel

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Awww! Thank you sooooo much! 🫶🏻

@marybutz7687 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!!! I’ve wondered about the chenille yarns and how well they work up. You answered all of my questions. Also thank you for sharing about the Crikit-who knew it could be so versatile. I look forward to my Saturday time with you! ❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! The Cricut is amazing! I can't wait to explore what it can do more! 🧶🧶🧶

@SkittlestheMouse 7 месяцев назад

I'm making amigurumis for Christmas (thanks to you, I've gotten into making them and it's so much fun!) and right now, I'm using the Chenille Home Slim from Loops & Threads and it's doing the same thing as the himalayan. It sheds, if I frog I need to be super careful or the yarn destroys itself. But it's sooo soft

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!!! 🧶🧶🧶

@tiahill832 7 месяцев назад

The little pigs are adorable! Thanks for sharing this and hope you have a great rest of your weekend! 😘❤🧶❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! 🐷🐷🐷

@mediabunny4016 7 месяцев назад

Very interesting! I've never used a chenille yarn but as you say they are so popular now and I'm seeing them everywhere. Thanks for another educational video, now l know what to expect with these yarns!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

You’re so welcome! 🐷🐷🐷

@sewwebbofyarn9602 7 месяцев назад

This video was so helpful! Thank you for sharing this! Loved your little 🐖! Shawna

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, Shawna!! 🐷🐷🐷

@GreenFrogCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Elise for sharing your experience with chenille yarns and these cute piggies! I will definitely try the Premiere Parfait Chunky yarn soon! I have used their Basix Chenille yarn (it's a different texture with the parfait), it's really soft and I had a great time making amigurumi toys with Premier yarn. Always a fan of your videos!!! ❤❤❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I adore your patterns!! 🐷🐷🐷

@Valeria-foxy 7 месяцев назад

Super video again! ❤️ I can watch your videos 24/7 and never get bored. I personally love to work with Himalaya doplhin baby, but I also use Yarnart dolce for my amigurmi toys ☺️

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!! And thank you for your kind words! 🐷🐷🐷

@emilyoliver2765 6 месяцев назад

Texture wise I LOVE chenille home slim from Michael’s. It glads so well across metal hooks. Only downside is that it sheds A LOT. Dauphin baby is comparable, but the gauge is a lot smaller. I put up with the shedding.

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@negrieruiz8630 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, I want to try to make amigurumi after the holidays. This video really helps.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

I'm so glad! 🐷🐷🐷

@dalesample8611 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, Elise. I am getting ready to try chenille yarn for my amigurumi so this was very helpful. I also had never heard of Green Frog Crochet and that little piggy is so cute I am heading over there right now!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Oh you are going to love her patterns!!!!!! They are amazing!! 🐸🐸🐸

@Baguette_spaghetti 7 месяцев назад

It puts a smile on my face every time I see a new video from your channel❤ happy crocheting ps:you can melt the tail with a lighter it will secure the yarn tail chenille yarn is synthetic just like acrylic yarn so it will melt

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Awww! Thank you! 🐷🐷🐷

@QuiltedCupcake 7 месяцев назад

Same girl same!❤🧁

@deborahhamsho4799 7 месяцев назад

Omg you made all those dolls! You are an inspiration and I love your channel. I’m binging you!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! ❤️

@Esthx.y 2 месяца назад

Thank you! This helped me! I've seen these yarns before and was thinking of buying them. Now I know what yarn that's good or bad!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶

@preciousbeautyj1043 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Elise for the heads up on Himalaya chenille. I love Premier yarns also but their parfait is always sold out and that’s the downside for me. Even when you showed all the colors, 90% were sold out.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Yes, they were. It's too bad people have such a hard time getting the colors they want! 🧶🧶🧶

@KP-bq7yc 7 месяцев назад

I don't understand why people are so concerned about the final size of the toy they're making from a pattern. I personally like that those little pigs are slightly different in size - it makes them unique and gives them their own personalities. I see how it matters when you're making clothing, but with toys?

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

I like how they are different sizes too! I love experimenting and see what the different outcomes would be! 🐷

@terribunner1034 7 месяцев назад

This makes me want to try something like this. Thanks for the video!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

You're so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶

@Gina_Hobbs 7 месяцев назад

I love your videos. I learn so much!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you! 🐷🐷🐷

@LittleLlamaCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Such cute little piggies, thank you for your review 💕

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

You're so welcome! 🐷🐷🐷

@sharakirkby2744 7 месяцев назад

Great video as usual. Love the piggies, they’re so cute!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! 🐷🐷🐷

@karenemerton5128 7 месяцев назад

As always, your video is very informative!!!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! 💓

@hannahwheat9232 5 месяцев назад

I love parfait chunky because of the price and the wide array of color choices! But I do agree some skeins are very thin while others are thick and some shed more than others. On the other hand I have also tried Hobbi honey bunny yarn and I must say it is amazing!! It has a higher price point but for a very good reason. All of the skeins I have purchased from them are consistent in thickness and texture and is well worth the money!! It is easier to make a magic ring and doesn’t catch itself, is easy to undo and I would really recommend trying it!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶

@deedinardo5208 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video! We just got a cricut so it is nice to know I can use it for crochet too! I have also been wondering about Premier chenile yarn, after seeing this I think I'm going to take the plunge and finally buy some!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Yes!! It's amazing what the Cricut can do!! And the Parfait Chunky is amazing!! 🧶🧶

@angelaporch2984 7 месяцев назад

Great review. I love premier yarns. I got a mystery box from them and it was great. I didn’t know that te cricket would cut felt. Thanks for sharing.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

That's wonderful! 🧶🧶🧶 I've been amazed at what the Cricut can do! 🐷🐷🐷

@tammygood253 7 месяцев назад

OMG Elise! I am so glad you covered this yarn. I bought the Premier when the shipping was too much for the Himalaya for something I wanted to try. It was my first project with a chenille. I did a cute turquoise octopus and I was HOOKED so to speak! I absolutely loved working with it, and I would recommend that yarn to anyone! Great video! Thank you so much! And aren't piggies just the cutest??!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!!! The Parfait Chunky really is a great yarn!! And I am obsessed with these little pigs!!! 🐷🐷🐷

@JsMomma7 7 месяцев назад

Elise, I wish you could see how many hundreds of videos I've watched for making felt eyes on my cricut. For some reason when you explained it FINALLY clicked, 💡, thank you so much... I'll be making some today.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

I'm so glad it helped! 👀

@btcp.t.aideprogram4304 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this review. I have just gotten into crocheting pumpkins, animals etc & I wanted to know more about which chenille yarn is best. Truly appreciate your hard work putting your videos together, you really are an editing/content wizard in the crochet world of you tube.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Awww! Thank you!! I spend a lot of time editing my videos!! I appreciate your kind words! 🧶🧶🧶

@Curlysmurph 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video! I live in Australia, and finding chenille yarn is difficult due to a monopoly with a large chain craft store that doesn’t stock a lot of options. It’s hard to know what yarns are good to use, as we don’t get the opportunity to test them first! Also, I have a Cricut Joy and was wondering if it would work for felt eyes, so your sponsorship section was useful too! 😊

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your experience in Australia! 🐨 Someone else mentioned that a Cricut Joy can cut felt! 🧶🧶🧶

@kathrynletchford5114 7 месяцев назад

Yep. I am in Australia as well. We have a very poor selection, due to the very large store, that only stocks cheap garbage.

@splashesandspirals 7 месяцев назад

We have to buy online and most stores are out of stock or pre-order. So, then, we have to turn to overseas stores. IceYarns Chenille Baby from Turkey is very similar to these but we have to order in packs of 4 and many colours are out of stock, too, and have been for months. 😢

@barbaracabrera207 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. It's a greal one. I know it took time to do the research. And the crocheting to test the yarns. Very helpful. I'm doing amagarumi and now feel good about choosing a fluffy yarn. TFS! Austin TX USA

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 🐷🐷🐷

@sherriejohnson508 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for this advice

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome! 🧶

@tinastalion6266 7 месяцев назад

Hi Elise….Love your little piggies….they are so so adorable!! Currently I am using Premier Chunky chenille yarn to make some Candy Corns….my 1st time using it too. I lOVE the buttery softness of it….however I have had a few issues with it shedding off the cord. I’ve also learned if I frog one stitch at a time slowly it does help. It doesn’t shed much like you showed the Himalayan yarn does tho. I do love all the color choices with Premier Chunky! I most definitely will use this yarn again. I love how you showed us how to use the cricket machine to make the eyes…..that is awesome!! I gave my sister one of these machines 5 years ago for her birthday and she still has NOT ever used it. 🤦🏻‍♀️😢 I think I’m going to get it from her & start using it myself. 😂 Have a fabulous & blessed weekend! 😊🧶🦋💜

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your experience with the Parfait Chunky! And you go get that Cricut for yourself! There are so many amazing things you can do with it! 🧶🧶🧶

@dragonmaster5983 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the chenille yarn review. I have been wanting to try chenille amigurumi but was not sure about chenille yarn. You are so lucky that you live so close to Premier Yarns. I live in the northeast and cannot find most of their yarns in stores here even though I have heard many good things about the yarns. I know it's possible to order the yarns online, but I'm one of those very tactile people who likes to feel before buying. I look forward to your videos every week.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

You're so welcome! Even though they are very close to me, I buy all their yarns online! It definitely can be hard to choose yarns online! 🧶🧶

@carolynmcmillan7083 7 месяцев назад

I love paintbox, I think they will make more colours if it is popular x

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

I love Paintbox too! I hope they will make more colors! 💓

@joycespecht3038 7 месяцев назад

You made the Cricut look so easy to use, I have been on the fence about even looking at these at the store, they seemed to complicated for me. I am going to go to the craft store later today and am going to take a closer look. The eyes turned out great, would appreciate more ideas on things to do with the Cricut

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

I totally understand the concern! I felt the same way before I got mine! There are soooo many amazing tutorials on RU-vid as well. I the design center app is super easy to use too! 🧶🧶🧶

@peixeess 7 месяцев назад

I love the changes you did, adorable pigs! I have a cricut joy I have never used, do you know if that one can cut felt circles too?

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

I'm not sure, I bet you could Google and see if it would! 🧶🧶🧶

@Hannah-yf2yr 7 месяцев назад

I don't have a very easy time finding chunky chenille yarn in Australia but I have found Porta Craft Blanket Chenille which I like a lot but it looks kind of dishevelled if you frog it, and when sewing pieces together you sometimes get some fallout. The results are worth all that though, it's super soft and cuddly and makes for adorable soft toys

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@tammypatton196 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this information on these yarns.. new to making toys. I thought I was working to tight that was causing the shedding..

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶

@8SmileyLady 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this info!

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶

@cristyhampton 6 месяцев назад

I use a variety of different chenille/velvet yarn but my most common are Premier Just Chenille yarn (from Dollar Tree), Bernat Baby Blanket, Mainstays chenille and Chunky yarn and Bernat Velvet.

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@audrastringer8348 3 месяца назад

I love watching your videos, I just started crocheting in September and I learn so much from you and Toni! My question is about the parfait chunky. I have 2 brand new granddaughters and wanted to make them something from the knotted loveys book that you recommended. i am hoping these will be items that they carry around with them all the time. how well do you think this yarn will wash, or do you suggest another yarn that would be cozy but more durable. Thank you for your time!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 месяца назад

That is such a good question! I honestly don't know. I would do a Google search and see what comes up. Hopefully someone has already answered that question for you!! 🧶🧶🧶

@elibell19 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the review.

@chrischannel942 7 месяцев назад

Really informative video, thank you @eliserosecrochet! What is your opinion about Woobles? Would you recommend that product or something different for someone like me who just wants to make something for the first time?

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

I've never tried the Woobles, but I've only heard really good things about it! 🧶🧶🧶

@amymarinaccio8351 7 месяцев назад

I really love sweet snuggles lite & chenille home slim from Michaels. It's just as soft as the parfait chunky but even thicker! Then it's parfait chunky for me! Premier has so many pretty colors. 💖

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! ❤️

@user-kk6bs1db3k 7 месяцев назад

Michaels sweet snuggles lite for me too 😊

@togikisses 7 месяцев назад

Yes! Sweet Snuggles is my favorite!

@danika437 7 месяцев назад

Yes those are the two I use!

@gaylelazarus2394 7 месяцев назад

I’m impressed you did the cricut w/out any problems woohoo for you 😊. My first cricut was great (many yrs ago) then when they came out with cricut explorer I purchased that one and did great once again. By this time I had to sweet grandchildren who love to come and make all sizes of dinosaurs. Ok then they upgraded again and I purchased that one. Well it’s in the box in my storage unit 😢. I just couldn’t understand how to use it and I thought about selling it many times. This one was the last machine that was able to use the cartridges. I have very many !!! I thought about the “maker” but I might be too dumb to get it. I’ll be moving again next July and taking everything out of the storage unit so I will give it another try !!! I’m so proud of you Elise because you sound like a pro already ❤❤ Now back to the video. I’m not crazy about the chenille I really like the look of the thinner yarn but I did get 1 or 2 skeins from dollar tree. Of course I have so many projects I wish I had more hands 😂. 💜💜gayle

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

I was surprised how easy it was to use! 🧶🧶🧶

@paulafox30 3 месяца назад

So glad to hear this as of all the premier yarns this one is actually the only one I can get here in NZ!! Lol ❤

@catherined4584 7 месяцев назад

This was great. I hope you continue to review chenille and velvet type yarns, as I like to make both (that type and worsted or DK weight). I find after “wrestling the bear” of using Bernat blanket that my hands are ready for a smaller yarn! Others to review would be the (Michaels store) Chenille Home Slim, Bernat Velvet, and Hobbii’s Honey Bunny.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@YarnSociety 7 месяцев назад

I have a cricut and never even thought about doing eyes! Genius!!!! Totally gonna try it.🙌🏻

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

It's such a versatile machine! 🐷

@heidischwartz3747 5 месяцев назад

Hi, thanks soo much for this video!! What size hook did you use?????? Thank you!!!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 5 месяцев назад

I think I used a 3 or 3.5 mm hook, but I can't remember!! ❤️

@dreamkitten3914 4 месяца назад

Thank you❣️

@brianalong8507 7 месяцев назад

Love your video and of course your little piggies! Have you ever tried Hobbiis chenille? I do like it and it does come in loads of colours however I think the skein is a bit smaller

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

I haven't! I'll have to check it out! 🧶🧶🧶

@karensample3052 7 месяцев назад

I will have to try this. I have had such trouble with seeing the stitches using chenille yarn. I’ll try again 😊. Thanks for the encouragement to try it again 👍🏼☺️🧶

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

I can't imagine that being able to see the stitches would ever be easy with a chenille yarn. But I did find the Parfait Chunky easier to see! 🧶🧶🧶

@karensample3052 7 месяцев назад

I ordered some pink on Amazon, will look forward to using it 👍🏼😎

@patriciapost962 2 месяца назад

New to toy making. Great yarn review ♥️🧶

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 месяца назад

Thank you! 😊

@madelinecanavan5933 2 месяца назад

I love your glasses! Can i ask where you got them ?

@mycrochetstory7169 3 месяца назад

great info on this type of yarn for ami's!!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶

@bramblebear3121 7 месяцев назад

Very helpful, thank you. I'm not the biggest fan of bulky yarn, but for toys, sooooo cute and cuddly.

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

You’re welcome 😊

@Narine-Marvel_lover 7 месяцев назад

Heheheh im gonna be the first one also i love your videos ty for makibg them gonna watch what u posted now ❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Glad you like them! ❤️❤️❤️

@terrace1 7 месяцев назад

Where's the pattern for the piggy 🤔 thanks

@cindyclever4059 7 месяцев назад

Enjoyed your video. Are these colorfast?

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

I'm not sure! I don't know how well chenille yarns hold up to washing! That would be a great experiment! 🧶🧶🧶

@patsyweiss9092 7 месяцев назад

This was good information. Thanks.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 🐷🐷🐷

@carlapurdon6331 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your yarn recommendation. May I ask please what size crochet hook you used I usually use cotton fine for my amigurumi toys because I like the small sizes they become. But would like to try chenille. Thanks

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 месяца назад

I used a 4 mm crochet hook! 🧶🧶🧶

@hookerhands 7 месяцев назад

I'm done with this specific type of yarn. I LOVE Parfait Chunky, and it feels so good in my hands, but I had the same issues that you described with the Dolphin Baby. It's definitely nice and I would recommend it to someone looking for that specific yarn, but with the shedding and difficulty weaving ends (I do prepare the yarn per manufacturer instructions), I just can't deal with it. I'm moving to Bernat Blanket and won't look back once I'm out of Parfait Chunky (though I am going to eventually try the Parfait XL & the one from their Basix line that's similar to Bernat).

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for sharing! 🐷🐷🐷

@Sami-tk4dd 3 месяца назад

I'm using the Juicy Couture yarn for an ami project and I am in LOVE it is sooooooo soft and I don't have a bunch of fluffs everywhere and the end of the yarn doesn't shed!! Stitches go in smooth and also frogs perfectly! I'm so sad because its only at Joann's in the states and they don't ship to Canada :(

@peggybouillon9737 7 месяцев назад

Wow Elise you’re a fast learner of the Cricut. I didn’t know Cricut had the felt I’ve been looking for. I just started two weeks ago with chenille yarn ( I prefer mercerized cotton) and apparently there is an issue with the white Parfait yarn. Unfortunately a lot of colours of Parfait are out of stock in Canada. What size hook did you use? Thanks for introducing Green Frog Crochet!!!🧶

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

I used a 4 mm hook! Thanks for sharing about the white color! 🧶🧶🧶

@THEcrochetbya 2 месяца назад

I love bernat baby blanket and the loops and threads home chenille and sweet snuggles! It does shed a lot but you get a cute result! I also love premier parfait chunky!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@jimflack9462 7 месяцев назад

Ok, I am not a Cricut fan for several reasons, but I appreciate their talented designers. I have an old Cricut that I bought cartridges for back in the day. I still use it. It still works fine. My biggest complaint is that Cricut has raised their prices and that some of the supplies ,like blades, are not available readily anymore. Rant now over!! The pigs are cute. I have a friend who just made an octopus from a big box store chenille yarn. It was very cute, but shed terribly and didn't frog well. The brand has a bee in the name, but I won't mention the chain store's name. Thanks for all you do, and good luck with your new Cricut.😊

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for sharing, Jim! 🐷🐷🐷

@charlenetaylor8198 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing.

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome! 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶

@sweettguidry2623 7 месяцев назад

I always love your videos! I’m an avid amigurumi maker and chenille yarn has been my favorite at least in the past two years. I agree with all your points on each of these yarns completely! If I could throw in another, I buy a lot of Michael’s sweet snuggles lite. Sometimes I can find my usual colors in store, but they’re usually pretty picked through! I often order through the app. The downside to Michael’s yarn is shedding on the end pretty bad. I work slowly when weaving in ends or pulling closed a magic ring. Frogging is easier than dolphin baby for sure. It’s also super soft and I adore the colors. They could have more and I hope they eventually do, but it is a good selection!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'll have to try the Sweet Snuggles Lite! 💓

@sweettguidry2623 7 месяцев назад

@@EliseRoseCrochet yes!! I think you’ll like it 😊

@losierh 7 месяцев назад

Tempted real time to buy a cricut now! I checked online for felt eyes but the price is through the roof when you consider 20$ mailing fee!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Oh wow! I had no idea how expensive buying felt eyes was! I love my Cricut, there's so much you can do with it! But it's definitely an investment. ❤️

@losierh 7 месяцев назад

@@EliseRoseCrochet I may start with a smaller version and see where it goes. I love the effect of felt eyes on chunky yarn, plus you don’t have to worry about safety eyes singing in the toy or coming out easily

@virginiatorres3310 3 месяца назад

I know how you feel! I ended up returning the yarn and just used Bernat baby yarn instead. It’s better for arigurimi! Your piggy is so cute!

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the tip! 🧶🧶🧶

@FunCrochetAndCrafts01 7 месяцев назад

My favorite Chenille yarn is Estako velvet it doesn't shed as much, and there are beautiful colors. I also crochet a lot of amigurimi pieces.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

That's so good to know! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶

@Lorrainebreternitz 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this review. It hit all of the points that you want to know about. I will say that one major downside of the Premier Parfait Chunky is that they are almost always sold out of most colors and when they restock, they go quickly. I have put in a request form to both of my local craft stores that I found on Premiers website to have them carry it in store. We shall see how that goes.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

That's good to know! I actually bought it on Amazon! 🧶🧶🧶

@michelled27 7 месяцев назад

Great video! Those pigs are so cute! A lot of my projects lately have been using the chenille yarn. Unfortunately it’s hard to get Premier Chunky in Canada. So I use a lot of Loops and Threads Sweet Snuggles Lite, it’s a bit bigger than Premier. And similar in price with the exchange. Have a great weekend!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Others have shared that they like that yarn! I'm glad you found a yarn you like and that it's not too expensive in Canada!! ❤

@mal2in 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for your video ~ ❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

You're welcome! 🐷🧶❤️

@jacobashepherd3397 7 месяцев назад

I do use Premier Parfait Chunky , but it does depend on what lot you get . Some are fine and some are very fragile , and fall apart . My favorite to work with is Bernat baby blanket and the Walmart brand is good to work with , it just don't have that many colors . Thank you for sharing Elise ❤

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@annaburke6445 7 месяцев назад

Your videos are so inspiring to me. I just started crocheting yesterday. But I really want to make amigurumi. In the future. Keep up the quality content

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! That's amazing!!!! You'll be making amigurumi before you know it! 🧶🧶🧶

@annaburke6445 7 месяцев назад

@@EliseRoseCrochet aw thank you 😊

@user-qq2xb6ih3z 7 месяцев назад

hi Elise!! i enjoy your videos so much!!! your pigs are adorable!!!! i want to try that yarn!! have a great rest of your day!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! You too! 💛

@user-qq2xb6ih3z 6 месяцев назад

thank you!@@EliseRoseCrochet

@user-qq2xb6ih3z 6 месяцев назад

your welcome!@@EliseRoseCrochet

@maxamillion26093 2 месяца назад

I love Bernat blanket polyester yarn for my crochet critters. It’s not the same texture but it is very soft and cuddly AND durable. If you are struggling with working with chenille yarn Bernat blanket yarn is a good option

@EliseRoseCrochet 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@emrooker 7 месяцев назад

I’ve never tried chenille yarn. I liked that you evaluated three different ones. I love softness but I don’t like shedding so it probably isn’t one I’d prefer. As I watched I was cutting the last of some extra quilting batting for stuffing and I thought “I wonder if Elise has ever evaluated different stuffing materials. That would make for a good video I think. By the way I go used to your new channel name quicker that I thought I would 😊.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! I've talked about stuffing a little, but that would make an interesting video! 🧶🧶🧶

@user-st1ru6kc9k 7 месяцев назад

Hi Elise, Thank you for sharing! I love watching these videos for all the tips and tricks etc. you impart 😊 Take care and stay safe and warm. God’s blessings 🙏🏽💗🧶😻🦋🐶

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶

@user-st1ru6kc9k 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Elise 💜🙏🏽😻🧶

@DOSBoxMom 4 месяца назад

No plans to purchase Cricut stuff myself, but it was good to see that Cricut could be used for things other than scrapbooking/papercrafting. I believe I've seen that Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn on the Hobium website; I hadn't realized it was also available elsewhere.

@Jade-ib9np 7 месяцев назад

you should definitely try the michaels brand sweet snuggles lite! (or chenille home lite) they’re just like the normal sweet snuggles or chenille home but thinner.

@EliseRoseCrochet 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶

@user-gs6xb4ns8i 7 месяцев назад

I love all the Premier yarns that I have used. Cute piggies.

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🐷🐷🐷

@meghanspeed2480 7 месяцев назад

Those little pigs are just so dang cute!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!! I think so too! 🐷🐷🐷

@lunaloveralex6009 7 месяцев назад

Okay, so some world changing tip I’ve found is burning the ends of the chenille yarn with a lighter! I have an electric lighter with 2 prongs. Just hold the end inbetween and burn them and boom no fraying!! You can use a regular lighter with flame too. Just takes a split second to burn. Starts a flame? Just blow it out like a candle. I always reroll all my yarn into cakes and I make sure to burn both ends of the roll. I don’t even use scissors when crocheting with it, I just use my little lighter to cut it, automatically burns both ends! I highly recommend trying this burn trick! It’s a life saver and makes working with chenille so much easier!!

@EliseRoseCrochet 7 месяцев назад

Interesting! Thanks for sharing! 🔥