I started a pillow cover with this type of yarn. I got several inches done and couldn’t really see the stitches well and the sides started looking wonky so I didn’t finish it. With the method you are showing, I think I can do it now! Thank you, Robin. Your tutorials are the best! 😍🧶
I've been crocheting for 50 years &, even though I love the looks of finished projects, I've been avoiding this yarn like the plague because of the aggravation of working with it after making a pom pom on a gnome's hat on an afghan. I think now, thanks to you, I'm going to give making an afghan out of it a try...when I can afford the yarn that is.
I remember the first time I used faux yarn I had to restart my project like 50 times then I did the absolute tedious thing and started stitch marking every single stitch until I got the hang of it. It was a big pain in my ass but it made me learn quickly because I was getting annoyed with using 100 stitch markers. I ran out of stitch markers at one point and was using safety pins bobby pins binder clips anything that helped me see where my stitches were. Good times. Now I know how to feel for them or use a guide yarn which is usually my first choice. Thanks for the amazing video with equally amazing advice ❤❤
holy crap this is the video i didn’t even know i needed! i have faux fur yarn left over from adding fluffy bits to crochet toys. i’d just accepted that i’d not be able to use it for a blanket cause it was too hard. omg THANK YOU! 🩵🩵xx
I bought some Himalaya Koala yarn a while ago and couldn't crochet with it but since watching this video and you saying to use 4 ply yarn when doing the chain stitches and then feeling the gaps for the rest I am now in the process of making a scarf so thank you for this tutorial for faux fur yarn, my scarf is looking and feeling so nice.
Thanks for doing this video. I have used this type of yarn before & found it to be very difficult to work with. I don’t remember what stitch I was using but am willing to try it once again after seeing this video. I look forward to using this faux fur as a trim on a stocking cap.
Better you than me! My daughter made a red neck scarf for my Mom from this type hairy stuff! It was for her purple/red getup for Red Hat ladies meetings! Lol. No idea how she managed to finish it, but it looked great!
Robin, I wish I had the patience to do this lovely blanket, I can almost feel the comfort and luxury of the yarn. Alas, it will drive me mad, I felt my brain melting while watching you crochet 😂😂 can I buy yours please 😂😂 I have just started a blanket for my foster granddaughter using the last stitch you demonstrated. I love this blanket you are demonstrating now , I shall add it to my stitch Library, many thanks 🌷🧶🌷 Maria
I started a shawl, but not see stitches so I frogged it and grabbed my knitting needles instead and it came out beautifully. Now I will need to try again
You make it look so easily doable and I can actually feel the softness of the fur, so am sorely tempted to give it a try. The heart is willing enough, but my brain tells me to steer clear of the yarn because I won't have the patience to get through the project. 😢 Maybe at some future date I will have the courage to give it a try. Thanks for another great video!❤
Thank you so much for this. I'm hoping to add a faux fur trim to a cardigan but was put off by how challenging it seemed. I find it hard enough to crochet with black yarn, let alone anything fluffy. You've given me hope that with a little practice, I could do it. Your tutorials are brilliant.
Thank you sooo much for the great tips. I’ve worked with blanket yarn but never faux fur yarn. I have some in my stash that was gifted to me and was scared of it, lol. Now I’ll give it a go. Yeah❤️
Thanks for the useful tips! It would be so helpful to know how much a square foot weighs made using this yarn, your half doubles, and 12mm hook as an aid to calculating yarn needed for a project.
I just got back into crochet (after a long break lol) again, and I came across another wonderful video. I’m excited to try make a noice fluffy blanket ❤
Omg, I spent a small fortune on a bunch of this yarn, only to get frustrated and ended up giving up and giving it away. Wish I knew this method back then. On the plus side though, being spring/summer in Australia, it's way too warm to work with right now. I'll have time to save up for a new stash ready for next winter. 😉
Thanks for this video. The faux fur surely looks (and likely feels) nice. Still, I would rather go to other yarn choices before crocheting with this faux fur. I feel the same with the velvety yarn 😬 With the tips you showed us maybe I should give it a try again 🤔
I'm a sucker for everything soft and fluffy. But I think I'll practice some more with less challenging material 😅 But it's good to know there is a trick to make it doable, if the fancy ever strikes me!
In a blanket or throw blanket for my son’s girlfriend is it in the black colour you have I actually already started it and I found it hard to do chain stitches and feel the stitches so I’ve just told her she has to buy some black yarn or light grey so I can see it .. thanks for your great tips
I have used the faux fur when knitting Teddies years ago. I used a thinner yarn to work along with the faux fur and it worked well. Where did you buy this yarn ( the brown) ?
