Penguin Crochet Kit

Rating: ★★★★★In my year of self-love, self-discovery, and exploring new hobbies, I decided to pick up crochet again after only knowing how to chain as a child. "The Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit with Easy Peasy Yarn, as seen on Shark Tank", turned out to be the perfect starting point.Pros:Step-by-Step Instructions: The kit includes detailed video instructions that made learning the basics easy and enjoyable.Comprehensive Learning: Since buying this kit, I have learned the fundamentals and have been building various pieces such as blankets, hats, clothes, plushies, and more.Good Quality Yarn: The yarn included is of high quality, making the crochet experience even better.Bonus Hook: The kit came with a free 4mm crochet hook, which was a delightful surprise.Cute Plushies: These are great little plushies for young kids and fur babies. My daughter loves them, and the instructions teach you how to make them safe.Cons:Addictive: I'm addicted to crocheting now!Personal Experience:The Woobles kit was incredibly cute and inviting, which encouraged me to dive into the world of crochet. The video instructions were clear and easy to follow, making the learning process smooth and enjoyable. This kit has been instrumental in my crochet journey, and I owe my newfound skills and projects to it. I am so good at crocheting now that I am able to start a business!Conclusion:Overall, The Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit is an excellent choice for anyone looking to start or rediscover crochet. It has provided me with the foundation I needed to create beautiful pieces and has made my self-love and self-discovery journey even more fulfilling.

Absolutely love my Wooble! As someone who’s never touched yarn before, this kit made me feel so confident right away. The penguin project was exactly what I wanted, easy enough for a novice but still fun and cute.The materials are top-notch: soft yarn that’s easy on the hands, and the crochet hook included is perfectly sized. The instructions are clear and simple, with step-by-step photos and videos that made it feel like I had a friend guiding me through each stitch.

This is a great beginner kit for crochet. I had no experience with crochet and ended up with a cute gift for a friend’s birthday! It definitely was a challenge but just enough to keep going. Here was my experience that I wish someone had shared with me to make sure I wasn’t completely off:1) Started with the pre-started magic circle. Super confused with the stitches initially, as you jump immediately into the “increase stitch” which is two single crochet stitches on the same “v” hole. The video walks you through the first couple rounds and it’s intimidating to go by yourself. Felt like I was in over my head! I made a couple mistakes and ended up “frogging” - removing all the stitches I made a few times.TIP: Don’t be afraid to restart - the starter piece does not unravel! You just have to look out for the “v” since the stitch marker is removed. I also completed Pierre over a few days (2+ hours a day, total 8+ hours?) and felt my muscle memory improved!2) Counting stitches is really confusing initially. Definitely write it down as the videos advise!TIP: Don’t forget to put your stitch marker in each round! When I got faster, I forgot and had to undo a bit to count everything again.3) Right before you stuff the body and start the decrease stitches, it will look kinda big. This is normal. Stitching the piece closed with the tapestry needle was less intimidating than I thought it would be.4) The white tummy was initially frustrating, there was always a hole no matter how tight I did the “easier” method. I clicked “help” and ended up doing the magic circle which was less difficult than I thought because of the step by step.TIP: For the magic circle, make the slip knot, chain stitch, and crochet stitches bigger than your regular stitches as they will become smaller when you pull it to make a circle! (I got really frustrated initially as I couldn’t put my hook through, and loosening the stitches helped)5) Sewing the tummy to the body - redid this a few times to make sure it was really centralized between the eyes, and at the right height!6) Beak - another magic circle! With experience under my belt, I took my time to try to do this from memory, made a lot of mistakes, and really absorbed the concept. Remember to turn the piece inside out.7) Wings - a little complicated as it incorporates chain stitches, turns, and slightly more 3D.TIP: When you start to sew the wing flat at stitches 1&2, put a stitch marker across stitches 7&8 as it will become harder to see them. Make sure you follow the instructions on attaching the piece correctly each time. If you’re a stickler, make the wing pieces first before sewing on - mine ended up slightly different sizes but it adds to the charm (and I was so happy to be done!)8) HOOKED! Ended up giving the piece to a friend and tried to make a second Pierre. Didn’t have enough yarn by round 10 so I had to give it up and make a tiny one! Thinking about getting Wooble. Bought regular yarn and ohhhh easy peasy yarn is SO much easier to work with.Thanks Woobles for introducing me to this hobby! Experienced crocheters may consider this pricey but for a total beginner like me this was a great kit to not have to think about getting all the yarn colors, correctly sized hook, yarn, and eye pieces! Looking at other free tutorials and patterns as my next step, none of them are as straightforward. Big kudos to Woobles!

I bought this kit for my 10-year-old daughter’s birthday because she wanted to learn how to crochet but had no prior experience. The kit is perfect for beginners and includes everything you need to get started. It’s a bit pricey, but the convenience makes it worth it.It comes with a barcode you can scan for step-by-step video instructions, which are clear and easy to follow. There are also several “I need help” options in the videos that link to additional troubleshooting clips.One important tip: Do not take the yarn apart when you open it! My daughter did, and she lost the starter section (the “magic ring”), which made it harder to begin. Not a big deal if you already know how to crochet, but it caused some backtracking for us as beginners. I wish they had a "do not take apart" sticker on the item so that other eager 10-year olds do not make the same mistake. Just scan the code and watch the video instructions before you do anything.The yarn is thick enough to handle easily, making it ideal for little hands learning the stitches. The finished crochet animals are very cute but small. Just the right size for a beginner.

This is a great project for a beginner. The video instructions are very detailed and easy to understand. At first, the very short chapters were annoying, but when I got to parts where I had difficulty, the little chapters made it easy to rewatch until I got the hang of it. One thing I didn't like was near the end when it was assumed that I could easily make the beak and wings based on the stitches I had already learned. I would have liked to watch the step-by-step for those parts, too. That's the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. The other negative is the price. I would love to do more Woobles projects, but not at $30+ each.

The videos are very good--easy to follow. My son doesn't yet have his own phone, so I have to sit down with him with my phone.

The kit comes with everything you need, but I do agree with other reviewers that the instructions were hard to follow. The video tutorial starts slow and basic, which is great, but then suddenly jumps, assuming the user is already comfortable with the different techniques. I did have to find additional videos on YouTube to understand the different stitches. Also, clicking next on every video tutorial while having the hook and yarn in your hands is frustrating. I had to start from the beginning several times. However, a helpful tip for others - instead of following the instructions step by step with hook and yarn in hand, I recommend watching the videos beforehand without doing any crocheting a few times to understand the stitches and techniques that the instructor is using. It definitely helps with the learning curve. It helped me understand each of the rounds and what stitches I was supposed to use. Like others have said, I don't think this is very beginner-friendly and requires a little bit of extra research & legwork outside of the tutorials provided.

I’m not into crafting and have never crocheted before but I saw these and thought they looked cute. I started and was obsessed!! The instructions / little videos are so easy to follow and the penguin is just so cute. I couldn’t stop until I’d finished! I even had enough thread left to make myself a mini penguin using my own pattern guesswork. LOVE this. Great gift or just something different to treat yourself to

My daughter liked her and had a good time at her work and it was very easy to explain it in the video in detail

I bought this crochet kit because of all the good reviews. Turns out, it is just overpriced t-shirt yarn. Amigurumi is not made with t-shirt yarn. The video is too long. There is no printed instruction booklet either.

My daughter had never tried the woobles. She had never done amigurumi before and this kit was so easy to follow!