Crochetta Crochet Kit for Beginners, Beginner Crochet Kit for Adults with Step-by-Step Video Tutorials, DIY Crochet Animal Kits Knitting Supplies, 3 Pack Turtle (40%+ Yarn)

This was my first crochet project I've done. The instructions were a bit difficult for a total newbie to understand. I had to start over at least 3 times before getting that AH I needed to complete one turtle. The kit had everything it says it does, and even more string then needed. Which was perfect for me to make mistakes and still have enough.

Overview: This caterpillar kit was awesome! The materials were easy to work with and the tutorial videos were great. I’ve never crocheted a day in my life before and it turned out so cute!! The instructions: It may not have been in completely perfect English in the booklet and the video, but it was no problem at all and super easy to follow! The booklet is a little daunting at first if you’ve never crocheted before like me, but it recommends to start with the video and I absolutely agree because it has great tutorials and walks you through every single step of the entire project, making everything so simple. By the end, I felt like a pro. Do be warned though, it shows a couple different methods for certain stitches which is great, but when following along just pay attention to which variation they’re using and stick to one so you don’t confuse yourself. They’re pretty clear about it though. (Extra tip I learned: If it’s not looking right, check your tension. This was my biggest problem at first.) The materials: Everything was top notch. The colors were vibrant, the string was soft and strong (I undid and redid whole rows sometimes multiple times for OCD and the string held up totally fine), the tools are great and will be reused for hopefully many more projects to come! The eye pieces were great and the stuffing was good as well. There was even leftover string for all of the colors so you don’t have to worry about making bigger or smaller stitches. Overall: This was a fantastic introduction to crocheting for me! It turned out so perfect, soft and squishy and warm and just so dang cute. I honestly didn’t expect how much I would love it. It would make a great gift for a kid or someone who’s having a baby. So, I highly recommend, you can tell the care and attention put into every piece of this product, and I would absolutely buy from them again. I’ve got the crochet bug now!

The directions for the pattern on this kit were well written. It comes with a second booklet as reference material that defines terminology and uses picture examples along with written instructions on many stitches and covers abbreviations and many definitions not even used in the pattern itself. It makes for a good resource for the begginer as they want to explore and branch out beyond this specific pattern after becoming familiar with it. We got this for our 12yo for Christmas who enjoys crocheting and knows basics, but doesn't know how to follow a pattern yet. It is a thinner yarn that the yarn crafting world calls finger weight, sock weight, or 4ply were the common terms I learned from this. Which in my opinion is a little more challenging for a beginner because it makes it harder to see and count your stitches as you are learning to work with a pattern. This pattern relies on the crafter to be able to execute a "magic circle" to begin multiple parts/steps of the pattern. If the beginner crocheter can handle that this pattern will be fun and enjoyable. If that is a challenge it can bring frustration and a need for perseverance while working through this, but an opportunity for personal growth and a real sense of accomplishment once they get there. However, the pattern does include QR codes to video tutorials that can help with the learning process. The yarn provided will actually allow for more then just the 3 turtles it claims. We are going to have many tiny and colorful turtles roaming through our home before long. Overall we are quite pleased with this purchase.

These are great for beginners! My daughter took an interest and these really helped teach her the technique.

Very difficult to do for a beginner. I would nit buy again unless you know how to crochet.

This is my second ever crochet project and I found the videos easy to follow along. I'm glad this wasn't my first project, though, since the yarn that came in the kit wasn't the easiest to work with. It kept splitting and I kept grabbing only one or two strands with my hook instead of all four. Still, I was able to make the pattern and I think it's super cute.

My granddaughter loved them little time consuming!

I have never tried to crochet anything. At first it was HARD. I tried and undid and redid for the first 2 days. Then it started to click. I enjoyed this project so much. The first turtle looked like a turtle but not a good one. The second one was so much better. The third even better than that. Watch the videos on YouTube “crochetta turtle” in the search and they will walk you through it slowly and clearly. They help so much.

Recipient was happy with this gift

This was bought as a gift and the box came damaged. This does not look good as a gift for someone. Looks like I bought a used product.