He’s cute! It’s a really short crochet project (a few hours) and really cute! I love his little tail :) There is a bit of shaping in here for people who are interested in learning about that. I think this kit is better for people who’ve done a few kits because the instructions are quite “bare bones.” I liked it, but I speak as someone who has completed sixty-one crochet projects from kits and has been crocheting for nine months :)
Stitches/Difficulty
Chain Stitch
Crochet in the Round
Double Crochet **
Magic Ring
Single Crochet
Single Crochet Increase
Single Crochet Decrease
Slip Stitch
Most Rounds in a Part: 14
Most Stitches in a Row: 30
The more asterisks, the less the stitch appears in crochet kits. It’s a very short project that is perfect for beginners. There aren’t many stitches to learn (just one more, the dc, than the most basic set in a kit). I guess if it was a college course it’d be “Crochet 101: Basics and Introduction to Shaping.” XD The pattern is good for a beginner, but instruction materials are not so I’d recommend this kit after you’ve finished a couple other similar ones.
Instructions
Paper: These are the huge, long, single sheet of paper kind of instructions. I don’t think it would be easy to finish this project with just the paper instructions if this is your first time. It’s all barebones instructions and there is any real information about counting or other crochet concepts. If you’ve already done a crochet kit or two, then it’ll be easy for you. They don’t tell you exactly where to put in the eyes, legs, wings or beak. There is just a picture (it is possible to count the rows from the picture, but it’s a bit hard.
>>Tip: Don’t forget to install the safety doll eyes in the head before row 13! The instructions don’t mention when to put them in.
>>Tip: You’ll have to do more than transpose the dec to incs, if you want to sew the head and body as one piece because of the shaping. I think you might have to follow the row instructions backward (from left to right), too…but I’m not sure. I just tried to do it the way I usually do with the dec to inc substitution and ended up with the duck’s tail in the front after I’d already put in the safety doll eyes.
Video: The QR code (no URL printed) takes you to a website where you have to click on the words “crochet method” (not underlined or highlighted) to get to watch a commercial before the duck video starts. I took a star off for commercials. The row instructions appear centered at the top in a black font (but only sometimes. It’s not there for the beak). The hands crochet very slowly. There is no sound to the video. I don’t think it would be easy to crochet this from the video on your first time, either. They don’t tell you to put in the eyes before you finish the head here in the video either. I did check the QR codes and they all work :)
Materials
The yarn is the super soft kind. I like working with it. I had a whole bunch of yellow yarn left over and some pink. I wish they’d included enough pink yarn so I could’ve made his feet pink. I think that would’ve looked cuter. The crochet hook is a 2.5mm one with an ergonomic silicone grip. It’s the grippier, slower kind for beginners (helps make it so the yarn won’t slip off). I used my own needles so I could work faster. They include the backs of the safety doll eyes in this kit :) The safety eyes have a lot of flash and look messy, though (see closeup). They also have both plastic and metal tapestry needles (I really like that I got a choice!).
What I Did Different
I used my own safety doll eyes because I wanted them to be green. I also placed them on a different row (between r9 and r10). I used the yarn tails to make a tuft on top of his little duckie head :)
Smarthand Crochet Kit for Beginners ，Including Three Animal Patterns (Octopus, Hedgehog, and Frog), with A Step-by-Step Video
4 | 4 ratings
Price: 14.99
Last update: 12-01-2024
About this item
【Complete crochet set】: Includes all the accessories you need. The accessories include yarn, crochets, needles, eyes, fillers, marker buckles, paper instructions, and video tutorials, making them perfect for beginners.
【Video Tutorial】: The crochet kit includes paper instructions and a video tutorial. We have prepared a detailed video tutorial for each animal, so even beginners can easily weave successfully.
【Ideal Gift】: This crochet set can be used as a keychain pendant, backpack pendant, tabletop accessory, or car accessory gift to give to family or friends. It is an excellent gift for birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
【Creativity and Imagination】: Handmade activities such as knitting and crocheting not only have practical production effects, but also can enhance children's hands-on ability, creativity, and imagination during the weaving process.
【 Learn New Skills 】: With this crochet set, not only can you learn new skills, but you can also relieve stress and relax your mind.
【Video Tutorial】: The crochet kit includes paper instructions and a video tutorial. We have prepared a detailed video tutorial for each animal, so even beginners can easily weave successfully.
【Ideal Gift】: This crochet set can be used as a keychain pendant, backpack pendant, tabletop accessory, or car accessory gift to give to family or friends. It is an excellent gift for birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
【Creativity and Imagination】: Handmade activities such as knitting and crocheting not only have practical production effects, but also can enhance children's hands-on ability, creativity, and imagination during the weaving process.
【 Learn New Skills 】: With this crochet set, not only can you learn new skills, but you can also relieve stress and relax your mind.
Product information
| Brand | Smarthand |
|---|---|
| Age Range (Description) | Kid Adult Teen |
| Color | Octopus,Hedgehog,Frog |
| Theme | Animal |
| Cartoon Character | Octopus, Hedgehog, Frog |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.5 x 3.1 x 3.5 inches |
| Material | Cotton |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Included Components | Video Tutorial and Yarn, Crochet, Accessories |
| Size | Small |
| Number of Pieces | 3 |
| Style | Tropical |
| Model Name | Smarthand |
| Special Feature | Easy-to-follow instructions |
| Art Craft Kit Type | Crochet Kit |
| UPC | 764393263182 |
| Manufacturer | Smarthand |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.1 x 3.5 inches |
| ASIN | B0CRP2G3BR |
| Customer Reviews |
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4 ratings
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| Best Sellers Rank | #369,774 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #1,502 in Crochet Kits |
| Item Weight | 6.3 ounces |
| Date First Available | February 16, 2024 |
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Stitches/Difficulty
Chain Stitch
Crochet in the Round
Double Crochet **
Magic Ring
Single Crochet
Single Crochet Increase
Single Crochet Decrease
Slip Stitch
Most Rounds in a Part: 14
Most Stitches in a Row: 30
The more asterisks, the less the stitch appears in crochet kits. It’s a very short project that is perfect for beginners. There aren’t many stitches to learn (just one more, the dc, than the most basic set in a kit). I guess if it was a college course it’d be “Crochet 101: Basics and Introduction to Shaping.” XD The pattern is good for a beginner, but instruction materials are not so I’d recommend this kit after you’ve finished a couple other similar ones.
Instructions
Paper: These are the huge, long, single sheet of paper kind of instructions. I don’t think it would be easy to finish this project with just the paper instructions if this is your first time. It’s all barebones instructions and there is any real information about counting or other crochet concepts. If you’ve already done a crochet kit or two, then it’ll be easy for you. They don’t tell you exactly where to put in the eyes, legs, wings or beak. There is just a picture (it is possible to count the rows from the picture, but it’s a bit hard.
>>Tip: Don’t forget to install the safety doll eyes in the head before row 13! The instructions don’t mention when to put them in.
>>Tip: You’ll have to do more than transpose the dec to incs, if you want to sew the head and body as one piece because of the shaping. I think you might have to follow the row instructions backward (from left to right), too…but I’m not sure. I just tried to do it the way I usually do with the dec to inc substitution and ended up with the duck’s tail in the front after I’d already put in the safety doll eyes.
Video: The QR code (no URL printed) takes you to a website where you have to click on the words “crochet method” (not underlined or highlighted) to get to watch a commercial before the duck video starts. I took a star off for commercials. The row instructions appear centered at the top in a black font (but only sometimes. It’s not there for the beak). The hands crochet very slowly. There is no sound to the video. I don’t think it would be easy to crochet this from the video on your first time, either. They don’t tell you to put in the eyes before you finish the head here in the video either. I did check the QR codes and they all work :)
Materials
The yarn is the super soft kind. I like working with it. I had a whole bunch of yellow yarn left over and some pink. I wish they’d included enough pink yarn so I could’ve made his feet pink. I think that would’ve looked cuter. The crochet hook is a 2.5mm one with an ergonomic silicone grip. It’s the grippier, slower kind for beginners (helps make it so the yarn won’t slip off). I used my own needles so I could work faster. They include the backs of the safety doll eyes in this kit :) The safety eyes have a lot of flash and look messy, though (see closeup). They also have both plastic and metal tapestry needles (I really like that I got a choice!).
What I Did Different
I used my own safety doll eyes because I wanted them to be green. I also placed them on a different row (between r9 and r10). I used the yarn tails to make a tuft on top of his little duckie head :)
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