I Tried the Woobles Beginner Crochet Kit (is it worth it?) 

Honestly the brilliance of these kits isn't the instructions, it's the fact that they give you cording instead of yarn. Regular yarn can be split by the hook, pull differently, etc. Next time I'm working with a beginner I'm recommending cord like this to them because it's such a good idea.

I learned how to crochet when I was 13 (55 years ago) from a great-aunt who taught me with a small thread and a teensy metal hook. I made pillowcase edging! Yes, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth there were such things as pillowcase edgings. Anyway, that was the beginning of a lifelong love of crochet and I'm so glad you gave it another try.

I noticed you didn't mention my favourite about this kit! If you're new to crochet and have to try making a magic ring right off the bat, you're learning two things. How to single crochet and how to make a magic ring. By giving you a premade magic ring, they let you master the single crochet and THEN you can learn the magic ring when you make another piece. I feel like the makers of this kit really remembered what it's like to be a beginner crocheter. I know I struggled with that ring for months hahaha.

Your face trying to figure out the magic circle is extremely relatable 😅

As a crocheter, I think Pierre turned out great. I think those woobles kits are definitely worth it for a beginner. I taught myself to crochet like 17 years ago. RU-vid wasn’t really a thing back then. I recommended these woobles kits to a friend of mine that struggles with crochet because I think she’s really going to learn a lot.

Crocheting is extremely therapeutic and calming once you have it down. I hope you'll continue. Borrow a beginners crochet stitches book from your library and start off doing little square samplers of stitches, when all squares completed you can join them together, making a rug or blanket. This can be a lot of fun.

I’m so glad you enjoyed the Woobles! I still haven’t started the ones I bought, because my dog tried to attack the yarn. 😂 Pierre is adorable! And maybe your first project could be his nest? 😅 Kona with Pierre was priceless too. ❤

I just learned how to crochet with Woobles about 3 months ago. I think it was a great start that allowed me to learn various techniques with easy to follows videos and spaced out through different kits. I was lucky that I bought a 4-pack of cuties for a discounted price, and then I realized each kit adds a skill to the basics. After completing the 4 kits, I was able to buy my own yarn and look up patterns online, and recognize if they were easy enough for my skill level or not. I think these Woobles kits are brilliant, albeit pricey, but starting a hobby the right way is rarely cheap! I also saved the PDFs of the Woobles and am able to turn them into other animals - penguin became a parrot when made with colorful yarn and adding a tail, for example.

As someone who's been crocheting for a while it was very entertaining watching someone start from scratch and being reminded of my struggles when I was learning

I think starting with an amigurumi project was like throwing yourself into the deep end. 😂 It turned out great though! I personally find things like blankets and granny squares easier. Primarily because magic circles are annoying to learn. There are bunch of alternative ways of doing them out there that you might find easier to use.

It was so endearing watching your progress as a beginner. $35 sounds expensive however as a crocheter myself I can totally see the value with having all the tools and materials needed as well as the videos. My very first crochet piece was granny squares so for you to do something three dimensional with the bowl and now Pierre is very impressive😊

If anyone is an absolute beginner at crochet (or just isn't getting the hang of it), I highly recommend TL Yarn Crafts' "Learn to Crochet (For Real This Time)" video. It was the one that made it FINALLY click for me. I was seriously ready to give up before this vid finally got me through the beginner learner hump. Now I've made two headbands and I've almost finished a set of fingerless gloves for my sister's birthday!

I still have some of the crocheted doilies my grandmother made almost 100 years ago. I am 75 years old. They're beautiful and intricate. You gotta start somewhere. 🤷‍♀️

I am a crocheter and so happy you started, it's like sharing another passion with a person you like

I can say that for some folks yes crochet is kind of a "mindless" or auto pilot thing. My mom is currently crocheting a blanket and she can do that while listening to other things and not miss a stitch (most of the time). I myself have not really been able to pick crochet up, tried to learn it as a kid and tried it again one more time in my 20s. Currently trying punch needle now that I've got a general idea of "why my loops are not staying" lol. Maybe one day I'll try crochet again

I had the same experience. Back in March, I saw an ad on Insta for the Woobles but I found it to be a little pricey. So I found a kit on Amazon for around the same price but for 4 different amigurumi. Boy, was I lost! This other kit had tutorials on RU-vid but they were just of someone’s hands crocheting and some quick text. I had no idea what I was doing!!! So I ended up getting the Woobles dinosaur kit. WOW, what a difference. The very detailed explanations and also the type of yarn used made it so much easier to learn. I can even watch other RU-vid tutorials now and understand quickly what to do. 4 months later, I’ve made more than 10 different amigurumis and I have a huge bin full of yarn and a bunch of projects lined up. The Woobles kit is def worth it IMO!!!

I just got one of these kits from my aunt as a gift and it helped me greatly! It was my first time crocheting and now I can do basically all of the basic stitches and I am now hooked on crocheting 😂

Seeing the yarn, I immediately thought that it was good it wasn't plied yarn, which would be at risk of splitting! Another way this project seems specifically designed to be beginner friendly in a thoughtful way.

2:44 I have around 25 years of experience with crochet and Tunisian crochet, my first project was a baby blanket. My younger sister learned how to crochet just so when I moved in, we would have some thing in common. Besides kayaking. Hers was a “hat” but it looked more like a bowl, LOL! She never gave up. We both made baby blankets for our church and hospital. You starting on an amigurumi, WOW!! I have been intimidated by these. Thanks and good luck!! from Ohio 🇺🇸

Videos are amazing when it comes to crochet. I can’t read a pattern to save my life, but video is so nice because you can pause it and play something back. There is a video for everything now, and if you don’t like the way one person is showing you there is always another video to try.

The price is definitely quite steep, but honestly The Woobles took down a lot of barriers of entry for me! Sometimes, it’s just easier mentally having everything come prepackaged with a set goal and tutorials to go with it. Crocheting honestly look really intimidating to me prior, but for me, The Woobles tutorial + package laid everything out and made it feel less overwhelming. Now that I’ve been crocheting for a while I wouldn’t buy another kit, but it definitely made this hobby more accessible to me 🫶 I think if anyone doesn’t know where to start/what to make for their first project/feel lazy about gathering all the materials, the kit is honestly such a convenient way to begin

My grandmother taught me to crochet as a child. It’s been over 40 years since I touched crochet needles but watching you brought back so many happy memories and sent me searching for the doilies I have in my memory box! Good luck in your crochet journey.

wobbles was my start with crocheting! it taught me all the basics so then i started simple youtube tutorials. they really helped me out, I literally never finish projects, but crocheting is really enjoyable for me!

I'm not a beginner, but I had to watch this because I remember watching the creator of this product describe how and why she came up with it. Brilliant in my opinion!

Stitch markers are useful to anyone doing crochet. I've used them to mark the first stitch in a round like that kit did. I've also used them to mark the beginning of a repeat on a round/row (subdividing a row helps me keep track of counts easier and have to frog less), and used them to help count rows on a big blanket, and most frequently use them to hold my last stitch in place in an active project when I have to put it down. I managed to find set of RU-vid videos that went super slow to teach me, and just made swatches so I could practice the basic stitches (chains, single/double/triple crochet, and half-double crochet). Made a couple blankets, then did my first amigurumi to learn how to crochet in the round. I would have loved a kit like this, but there were none when I was learning.

As a little girl i spent lots of time with my grandmother. On saturdays I would accompany her to the beauty shop and sit in a chair with a ball of yarn and a crochet hook and just make chains. They would curl around at my feet. Its the best way to learn tension.

Have you tried also Fluffydot crochet kit?

I think these sets are so much better than the sets you see at barnes and noble. I’ve had so many friends tell me they got one to learn crochet and got discouraged - understandable since they’re really for upper level beginners/intermediate crocheters! I like that this is marketed to beginners and actually set up to teach beginners.

That Wooble is super cute, and if I was going to try one, I'd definitely pick Pierre! I highly recommend TL Yarn Crafts here on RU-vid - she makes fantastic informational videos as well as talking about yarn and her experience with the craft. I love crochet - and knitting - once you get past the learning curve, it's all fantastic. Learning about new ways to do things is so much fun.

Great Job!! I think the hardest part of beginner crochet is holding the yarn. It seems so awkward. I followed you when I made books and journals. Now I make Amigurumi…a Japanese art of making animals with crochet thread. It’s lots of fun and very addictive.

it basically a class for 35 dollars with materials included! Mine is on the way!

I also tried this project and for me the body wasn't the hard part it was the belly😭 when i finished it looked nothing like what they had im really impressed that you were able to do that part so well.

I’m so glad you tried it out! I bought my first kit this week, then moved on to their book. Their system makes me feel so confident!

I personally started crochet by looking up videos online. I watched the MaryJay's videos and they were super helpful. It was a little confusing at first, but I got the hang of it pretty quick. However, I tried to teach my friend how to crochet (with the videos) and she struggled a lot more than I did. Maybe I'm just weird, but I recommend that if you can't afford a woobles but still want to get into crochet, try watching come beginner friendly videos like that :)

Loving the new style of videos! I’ve seen their ads everywhere and been so tempted to buy but been hesitant and you have officially influenced me

I crochet. Making plushies is a lot harder than other projects. If you want a more mindless project you can make a blanket with a simple stitch. It will take longer but it is more mindless. Also granny squares can be like that and pretty easy once you learn and get going. Your little guy turned out very cute! What did you name him/her? Great video and I really like your artwork 👍

you can by a clicker that will help count stitches and keep track for you.

I think it's too much for a reoccurring purchase, but fine for once or twice when you're learning the the basics.

My grandmother and mom taught me to crochet when I was a little girl. My grandmother made me make chai a only for weeks and weeks before she would let me move on to actual stitches. The reason was to help me get use to the feel of the yarn and my tension. Once that is accomplished, it’s easier to actually start making something.

Just discovered you through this video. I love how calm your videos are (calm music, longer clips, etc.). Definitely subscribing!

For granny squares, I would recommend the tutorial made by "hooked by robin" here in yt. Her join as you go method was also helpful for creating a blanket using the squares. I finished my first granny square project using her tutorial and I never crocheted before.

Aww, he looks perfect!!!! You have done a wonderful job. I’m self taught in crocheting and it’s really relaxing and enjoyable to me. When first starting out everything looked foreign but once I understood what each stitch was my projects looked way better. I wished when I started 15 years ago that there was a wooble for me to have learn from. It sounds like it was definitely worth the $35.

That little penguin is soooo cute! And Kona eyeing it like....NOW can I eat it, Mom???

My four year old and I watched this video to explain the Wooble kit I got to her. We loved it. She was very impressed by your cute penguin and dog :). Thank you!

These kits are a neat idea, but $35 is a bit much for them. The materials can be found at many craft stores or be thrifted for a lower price, and most well-written online patterns range from $4 to $6 USD, not to mention a multitude of free videos and articles out there.

The difficulty that you hade with the magic circle is so real 😂😂

Well now you have a nest and your first Wooble to live in it!🥰❣️

Well thats the thing with knitting and crochet, i could buy a sweater for chraper than i make one with the cost of the yarn and needles etc but it is the time and experience and group i meet with and stress relief and the color changes and the accomplishment that is worth the money imo. Great job!

I started my crochet journey through The Woobles as well. My first kit was also Pierre and I was hooked ever since. Hope to see more videos of you trying crocheting 😘😘😘

As a knitter, I've always wanted to try to learn how to crochet, but would get intimidated as soon as I start. My mom would try to teach me, but as someone who has been crocheting since she could pick up a crochet hook, I guess it was hard for her to crochet slowly and would end up defaulting to her usual super fast speed everytime. Admittedly, $35 is a bit on the pricey side, but I do like being able to go back to the videos that are more slower paced for beginners and the penguin looks super cute! I'll be looking into this in the future!

The look on your face trying to figure out the magic ring was exactly the same as mine! I have been thinking about trying to make woobles so maybe I’ll give it a go. I learned to crochet from a neighbor when I was a kid. Now in my 70’s I’m starting again. Keep at it! Look forward to more videos.

I bought the same kit as you. I’ve been an avid crocheter for 20+ years. I bought the kit because I haven’t tried Amigurumi. The yarn hurt my hands. The hook isn’t as good as my favorite Clover Amour hooks. I won’t spend my money on these kits again. I did purchase the book by the company, but I have learned more on RU-vid.

I have ZERO TIME to add anything else to my creative to-do list. I’m a fine artist, paper crafter, and vintage reseller…oh and I’m determined to get back into sewing myself some basic and easy clothes (got lots of fabric waiting for me,) and I love to garden,and whatever else captures my attention. I pretty much gave up knitting and quilting. But my mom (RIP ❤) crocheted and her mom, whom I never knew, did that very intricate type of crocheting called “tatting.” But there’s something about crocheting that pushes me to at want to give it a try. I could at least learn the basic stitches. And I do have a few sizes of crochet needles and hung on to a good bit of yarn (sold a bunch more too.) So if I feel confident with doing some trial crocheting, I may order one of these kits. They are so very cute! Thanks!

I'm excited for tour crochet journey! Documented or not, crochet is such a fulfilling craft ♡

I really have enjoyed watching you learn to crochet! Pierre is adorable!

I've been wondering about these kits for a minute now. They all look SO cute & I'm not a complete beginner when it comes to crochet, so I thought they'd be an awesome Lil project for me. I get such anxiety when it comes to crocheting in the round & the magic circle. I've never been able to get it right & my hands have pretty bad arthritis, so I don't crochet regularly bcuz I hurt so badly. Anyhoo, after watching your very informative & cute video, I wanna try a kit! It was so helpful to know how the instructions were made available & I could get help anytime I needed it. Your penguin is really good & thank you for making this video! You gave me some confidence 😊

The yarn that you have there is a t-shirt yarn!! Probably also the reason its so expensive. My ball of tshirt yarn cost 12€ bUT ITS REALLY BEGINNER FRIENDLY

I am so thankful you shared this video!! I have been wanting to try this and was unsure if it was worth the 35 bucks. Thank you so much. I am excited to try my own Woobles!!❤

I’m a beginner too at crochet so I can d definitely relate

My friend adores woobles and has made several. Glad you like it.

I got Pierre a while ago and I am so happy. I’ve now made 3 penguins with different colored yarn and I’m moving onto making their owl kit 🤗

I learned how to crochet as a kid from my Grandmother. I've only made stuff like scarves,hats,and afghans,but lately I've wanted to try amigurumi. I even bought a book. I have seen the Woobles kits and wanted to try them,but thought they were a bit expensive. After seeing this,I may give them another look.👍🏾❤️

I have always wanted to learn to crochet, and my daughter told me about these kits and how cute they are and how good the kits are with their step by step videos. It really helped me a lot because I wasn't so good at controlling the hook, the yarn but thanks to these kits I was hooked! No granny squares for me!

Good progress well done love the doggy pics so sweet 😊

I have like four of these guys and I’m obsessed with them!!

It soo good I already knew how to do the magic circle but as a dumb 11 year old I had to learn it the hard way but I already know how to crochet thanks to my mom

cute little blue penguin and the kit does look like its good for beginner to try and get use to the basics of crochet 🙂

Wonderful job! Granny squares are an easy next step! Keep going😊

learning to crochet tests how good you are at counting … like when i first started and had to keep count i mainly had to restart because i simply could not count lol. i love pierre tho! turned out great

I've been doing various forms of needlework for decades and personally prefer knitting much more than crochet, especially for garments. But crochet is great for toys, and these Woobles kits are adorable. After watching your video, I ordered one!

the pattern for Pierre is free on the website.

My fiancé got me one for Christmas and it was a fantastic gift! When I was little, my older sisters crocheted, and they taught me how to finger crochet which I loved to do. I haven’t done that in around 18 years and was really wanting to learn again, but didn’t want to sink a bunch of money into all of the supplies needed if I ended up not really enjoying myself. But I did! Very much so! Went to michaels once I finished the kit and I’ve made five plushies and started a hat in the 8 days since lol

Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to learn how to crochet for years and keep seeing these kits on FB. You've helped me make up my mind to order one and get started. Liked and subscribed. I'll be checking out your Patreon as well. Again, thank you.

I think you did an amazing job for being a first timer 👏🏼👏🏼😀! Keep going and keep practicing, and you will be able to crochet anything☺️👍!

I keep seeing ads for these kits and being tempted, but I'm not enough of a beginner for it to be worth the $35. For a first amigurumi project, it's definitely worth the $$, I'd say.

I learned to crochet animals with these kits 😍 love them.

As someone who's done crocheting since 2020, I think this is a little overpriced. You could buy beginner yarn for a few dollars and a few crocheting hooks for less, along with safety eyes, and work on a penguin using a beginner's pattern online. It also depends on what you make, I think you attempted to make a hat of some sort, it doesn't look too bad but the type of yarn you used does also impact the final product. The yarn included was great for beginners and you can also get more of that yarn online for future projects. Although I do acknowledge that beginners might have trouble working on some projects, there are some very helpful tutorials on youtube. But of course, you should do what suits you, this was just a suggestion for the future. I'd love to see what you crochet next! :)

I learnt how to crochet/knit almost 10 years ago. Wow it sounds crazy to say almost ten years passed already since I was 13. Having a bit of experice I can say that if you bought all of the stuff yourself it would've been cheaper. But you have to applaud them for the work behind it all. They provide clear visual instructions I think anyone would be able to follow easily. And that's honestly priceless. The yarn is called t-shirt yarn. You have to be careful though because some of them are stretchy some are more like a fabric cord. I've worked with both kinds. And it's great for beginners as someone said already because you can't poke through it with the hook so it's easier to handle. And looks really clean and not messy. I think the attention to details in everything including the eyes is awesome.

Learning the magic loop start is well worth it because it makes such a tight closure. You know that the stuffing will not come out easily. Also using safety eyes is important is toy is for a child or pet. Enjoy your journey because you will only get better.

Learning technique is a huge confidence boost! It makes all the difference. Excited to see how this plays out for you. I'm excited for the Snoopy and Harry Potter colaba!

Well done! Pierre is perfect. I feel crochet is more difficult than knitting, so hard to know where rows end & where to put in hook.

Pierre is super cute!! I’ve been debating on getting a kit but watching your video and honest opinion made me consider it for real.

I've been crocheting for a few years now, and for what it's worth, there are _some_ stitches/patterns I can do mindlessly, like a classic Granny Square (I can almost make those without even looking at my hands these days!) , but there are plenty of times where I'm trying to follow a new pattern or a specific stitch where I have to constantly check what I'm doing and count, and re-count stitches. Time and practice are your friend, but even at the very best there will still be times where math and counting are involved. I will also say, when I was first learning I found it _way_ easier to learn from just about _any_ video rather than written text, so it's not surprising to me you had such a rough go last time vs. this time. Text-only and limited-photo patterns and stitches, in my opinion, are definitely best saved for _after_ you get most of the basics down. I do agree with other comments saying the kit is kind of expensive for what it is (considering the vast array of free tutorials on RU-vid and how much more yarn you could get purchasing it directly from a store) , but I also acknowledge that kits like this are often more about the convenience of having all your supplies in one place, guaranteed to work together, which can be a tricky thing by itself when you're just starting out. My only real _problem_ with these kits is that while it is _nice_ they come pre-started, I _hope_ the video tutorials still include instructions for how to _get_ to the pre-started point; Little figures like this often start with a "magic ring," and I found learning how to make one of those _super_ confusing in the beginning, especially compared to other patterns that use Chains to begin instead.

35$?? Damn, I bought my first crochet stuff for 5 dollars and it was great- (50 cents for each yarn, 50 cents for hook, 10 cents for each stitch marker, and abt 2 dollars for the stuffings)

Thanks for posting this I’ve wanted to try these but cannot bring myself to spend that much on a kit. I bought a generic one and could not get the magic circle. The instructions were hard to follow though. I gave up on t the kit and started a RU-vid video and was able to make a square pillow! Lol they definitely seem to have made the instructions clear so now I don’t know if I should just try one or mot😂

the bird turned out very cute. my brain doesnt handle the amigurimi and all the circles so i prefer blankets back and forth. as for your basket.... if you put them together you have a bird in it's nest! 🤷‍♀️ it's all about practice. people think crochet is supposed to be perfect on the first try, it takes years of learning to fudge it and hiding your mistakes. 😂

What a great review! I'm a fairly experienced crocheted but have still been interested in trying out the Woobles. I was hesitant because of the cost but since I've never done an amigurami newbie, I'm now thinking it may well be worth it! Thank you!

hii, someone who tried the bee kit here, i struggled really hard with the tutorial. i couldnt even figure out how to do a single crochet stitch. 😭 but, some good things are, the yarn doesnt split apart the little magic loop thingy is started for you and they actually give you a tutorial instead of dropping you in with no experience

You did great. Tension and other skills come with practice and time.

Hi Sea, I'm new to your channel, and I'm loving it! Just one more tip: Don't start crocheting with knitted yarn, they are for those who are already more professional, the recommended one is cotton yarn (100%) they are for people with less experience. I hope I was helpfull.

Very good for a beginner.

This looks so amazing! Looks much easier and user friendly than the trial and error us plebs have to go through lol. Pierre is beautiful!

Great candid review. ($34 on Amazon, but $82 on MICHAEL's! Crazy)

i taught myself to crochet last year and since then ive made and sold a lot and consider myself pretty good at it, and i wish i knew about wooble then! 35 dollars does sounds like a lot but with everything it comes with i would say it is worth it. these are so cute!

Kona brightened up my day ❤

In Brazil, there is some kind of this kits, they come with material (hook, row marker, needle to sew, safety eyes, thing that you can stuff your amigurumi - I don't know the name in english 😅 - and cotton yarn) and pattern. They are very cute and easy to make if you know the basic of crochet.

Awe it turned out great 👍🏻 🎉

You did a great job. I would advise making a scarf next. It's not as ambitious as a blanket and there are a great variety of stitches you could use. Good luckà

You did great! The more you practice the better you get. I've been crocheting since I was 12 years old. I still have some of my very first crochet projects and they sure look wonky! Those kits are cute, but to me the price is a bit much.

Thank you seen a few videos on it but ur one made more sense to me and as a beginner its looks like a lot of fun I have just gotten some wool and a full pack of different sizes crochet hooks cos I’ve been wanting to make something for my daughter and didn’t know where to even start cos I’ve never done it before so u don’t know where to find someone with really basic step well not that I have ur video gives me hope. Have got to get me some of these. I’ve only knitted a big blanket before but never learnt the skill of how to properly add other wool just tie a knot I’m keen to try