How to crochet a Deaths-head Hawkmoth!

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ComplicatedKnots

ComplicatedKnots

Күн бұрын

Hello, it's Thursday! Today I'm going to show you how to make a fuzzy little moth, specifically the spooky deaths-head hawk moth. He's the only moth you'll want to find in your yarn collection.
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Curved Sewing needle: amzn.to/3MvV1CR
US terminology used
All pieces are worked in a continuous spiral unless otherwise indicated.
Stitch Glossary:
ss: "slipstitch" - insert hook, yarn over and pull through loop on hook.
ch: “Chain” - yarn over, pull through only loop.
sc: “Single crochet” - Insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
hdc: "half-double crochet" - tutorial in video.
inc: “Increase” - Complete two single crochets into the same stitch, one after the other.
dec: “Decrease over two stitches”- Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up loop. Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up loop. Yarn over a third time, and pull through all three loops on hook.
dec3: "Decrease over three stitches" - tutorial in video, basically sc3tog.
00:00 Hello!
00:20 Tools & Materials
01:19 Head
04:47 Body
06:44 Skull Patch
11:57 Body II
12:43 Butt
14:48 Front Legs
19:17 Back Legs
20:29 Antenna
23:18 Small Wings
26:53 Large Wings
28:04 Fluffing
32:05 Assembly

Пікірлер: 115
@junemck.5531
@junemck.5531 2 жыл бұрын
This was so fun to make! I’m proud to say I crocheted a little headband onto his feet so now I can walk around with a giant moth stuck to the side of my head. The type of attention I strive for.
@elizabethsmith955
@elizabethsmith955 2 жыл бұрын
Yes same
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Not exactly how I thought I'd break into the wearables market, but I'll take it! Seriously a very cool idea!!
@motionless_horizon
@motionless_horizon 20 күн бұрын
I put a little clip on mine so I can wear it in my hair, or put it on my sleeve!
@FeefooTV
@FeefooTV 2 жыл бұрын
i actually squealed out loud when i saw this i was so excited. this is soo good. i just really love your designs! you are just so creative with your designs, i love everyone of of them. i am always super hyped whenever there is a new video, even if its not a pattern. 😃
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Well that's good, because I got some non-pattern stuff coming through the pipeline now :) Glad you like this little bug-puppy.
@miiiinasaurus
@miiiinasaurus 2 жыл бұрын
JESUS CHRIST!!!! Im going to crochet this moth today !! Best pattern ever !! Unfortunatly i only have got cotton-yarn, but i think its going to work
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
I've not tried the brushing technique with cotton, I'd love to know how you go!
@cazookiddo
@cazookiddo 10 ай бұрын
i'm thinking about making this with cotton yarn, how did it work?
@motionless_horizon
@motionless_horizon 20 күн бұрын
I hope it went well! I tried with cotton and it didn’t brush out sadly, just broke up into bits
@RoseCanDoIt
@RoseCanDoIt 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the pattern! I love the detail and am excited to use the slicker brush It's easy to miss the 8sc to move the starting position: 13:17 If your butt striping comes out wonky that might be why!
@RoseCanDoIt
@RoseCanDoIt 4 ай бұрын
@@ratsareannoyingWere you able to figure out the solution? I haven't gotten around to frogging mine to redo it, I will pay attention for corrections when I do
@idlewildwind
@idlewildwind Жыл бұрын
I may be the wrong judge of this since I actually think most arthropods are more or less adorable, but those legs are amazing and not at all creepy! Super clever way of making the joints there! This little guy is so heckin' cute and I feel like customising the colours and wing shapes to make many more species. :))
@kellyholmes6396
@kellyholmes6396 2 жыл бұрын
Wow pretty realistic. Pretty awesome. Your so talented. Thank you for sharing your work and teaching us your beautiful work
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you like him :)
@yez_i_am
@yez_i_am 2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know I needed this in my life until I saw the thumbnail of this video 🤩
@tanyachalk-hatton8659
@tanyachalk-hatton8659 2 жыл бұрын
And you just got yourself a new Patreon subscriber! ❤️ love you pattern soooo much!
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the support, and I'm glad you like the pattern!
@magicfaceplant5530
@magicfaceplant5530 Ай бұрын
One of my friends Loves moths, I’m so excited to make this for them for their birthday!!
@sada1504
@sada1504 Жыл бұрын
Important note! Needle felting will *not* work on acrylic, so the lark's head knots are probably the best way to attach the fluffs
@amara560
@amara560 2 жыл бұрын
This is adorable! And so original. Absolutely love it😍
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! :)
@Storky-Dorky
@Storky-Dorky 8 ай бұрын
I was not expecting this little fella to be so big until I opened the video! This will make a perfect birthday gift for my friend who loves all sorts of little creatures. Thank you for the tutorial! 😊❤️
@betsyvanek9275
@betsyvanek9275 Жыл бұрын
I'm speechless ...😳 So utterly beautiful and Thank you!❤
@shelliope5173
@shelliope5173 Жыл бұрын
yesterday i finished my little... well she's actually huge :D, moth, and i'm so thankful for this super well explained tutorial and this amazing design. Thank you so much!!!
@jessrehfeld6575
@jessrehfeld6575 Жыл бұрын
this is amazing I am obsessed with moths and I just watched your giant bee video and I think Im going to have to try the 4 strands for this one. Thanks so much for the awesome patterns!
@Kay-vh2to
@Kay-vh2to 2 жыл бұрын
oh my gosh this is so cool!! i was originally gonna but a pattern for this but this one’s free!! thank you for always giving out super cool free patterns !!
@kcfield601
@kcfield601 2 ай бұрын
Outstanding. Looks so realistic.
@bonecharm
@bonecharm 2 жыл бұрын
I'm crying it's so adorable 😭💖 gonna have to make this asap!!!!
@pinkiepiesammy1465
@pinkiepiesammy1465 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see more moth patterns!I’m making this one the I’m gonna by your Rosy Maple Moth pattern!!
@speedwagon55
@speedwagon55 2 жыл бұрын
Soooo cute! I need to make one immediately
@greenstingray
@greenstingray 5 ай бұрын
i aim to try this one day just scared of the fluffing part might skip the fluffing part idk😓
@user-nb7rt7vd8n
@user-nb7rt7vd8n 11 ай бұрын
I definitely fell in love with this pattern!!!!!!! it reminds me of a gothic butterfly😻😻
@dangerouscuteness1953
@dangerouscuteness1953 Жыл бұрын
I made this in pastel purple, pink and blue and it is so cute! If you don’t have safety eyes you can still make it. I used some felt and sewed the eyes on and then embroidered some sparkles. I love this pattern because i found the video easy to follow when compared to other KZfaqrs video’s I’ve seen. It was a-lot of work for a stuffy so it is not something i see myself making a second time but I am sooooo happy I made it! Great Job!
@vickichristian2364
@vickichristian2364 2 жыл бұрын
The wings look so soft!
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
They actually are, which is funny because they are made from kind of scratchy acrylic :)
@vickichristian2364
@vickichristian2364 2 жыл бұрын
@@ComplicatedKnots must be the brushing that makes it soft ❤️
@JessicaHollandare
@JessicaHollandare 2 жыл бұрын
I need plenty of this!! 😱😍😍 so cute!! Love this! ❤️❤️
@majakorenova2616
@majakorenova2616 Жыл бұрын
This is really amazing, thank u so much to showing me some new techniques.
@jada-lynnvbp739
@jada-lynnvbp739 2 жыл бұрын
I love your work! This is awesome!
@mealundberg-gonzalez4437
@mealundberg-gonzalez4437 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the amazing tutorial. I made one and it didnt turn out perfect but i love it!
@user-ks8uv8vc8o
@user-ks8uv8vc8o Жыл бұрын
So cute!! Not the most beginner friendly, so have something by you to know the stitches, haha. Also pro tip- if your sewing the eyes do them after you start the skull pattern. I made the mistake of not doing so and my little mother boy had an eye on the top of his head and an eye on the chin 😅 I love the pattern sm again!! Thank you for sharing this awsome creation!
@otakutante
@otakutante 8 ай бұрын
I wish I could give you multiple likes for this! It is amazingly cute! I love it! Thank you so much for the pattern! 💕💕💕
@bipsypickle8333
@bipsypickle8333 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely pattern!
@nanakathleen541
@nanakathleen541 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@masuganut2082
@masuganut2082 2 жыл бұрын
I cannot even deal with how adorable this is. I’m always preaching to people how moths are just as wonderful as butterflies. Cuz all they are are nighttime butterflies. This thing is so dang cute! I’m pregnant with my third child and told my husband I wanted to make little bugs for toys. Cuz my kids love snails and ladybugs and bees and that would be so perfect Omg I love you!! What’s a slicker brush?
@DrawnAndQuartered
@DrawnAndQuartered 2 жыл бұрын
A slicker brush is a brush for grooming dogs, it has long thin wire bristles, you can see one at 32 minutes into the video. You can usually find them with the dog toys and brushes in any shop which is likely to sell those things.
@masuganut2082
@masuganut2082 2 жыл бұрын
@@DrawnAndQuartered oh perfect!!!! Thank you!!!!
@EmKayFour444
@EmKayFour444 Жыл бұрын
I found this little guy on Pinterest and could not believe that there was an available tutorial (how delightfully convenient,!!) I can't wait to get started with this project, thanks for your work 🤍🤍🤍🤍
@alejandro-li7xh
@alejandro-li7xh 2 жыл бұрын
it is so beautiful!!! I have to make one now!!!
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ace-ug7jc
@ace-ug7jc 2 жыл бұрын
seen him on reddit and got really excited
@emualmondo
@emualmondo Жыл бұрын
How does this have only 500 likes? It's great! I'm going to make one right after my yarn comes!
@tattoochicky
@tattoochicky Жыл бұрын
I love this so much 💗
@Viled_Venom
@Viled_Venom 2 жыл бұрын
This is a lovely moth! He Reminds me of silence of the lambs! It would have to be fate to make this guy while watching the movie. I hope youve had a good few weeks!
@yasmineatmani592
@yasmineatmani592 4 ай бұрын
So Cool ! I love it❤. Thank you so much
@jemaditya9137
@jemaditya9137 Жыл бұрын
amazing!!
@kitwickliff
@kitwickliff 2 жыл бұрын
Omg!!! Girrrrl! He's super adorbs!!!! And now I wish I WASNT in crojail (like always) as I'm curious of how the armpit floof would be when felted (yeah I neeeed to do dis... like... three days ago) Things I must do before I attempt this: 1. Test pattern (eyes arrived yesterday wooo!!) 2. Cat'hulu 3. Merlion 5. THIS.
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Yay your eyes arrived! Also you have two weeks to get out of crojail before I (hopefully) start rolling out the Eevees :P
@kitwickliff
@kitwickliff 2 жыл бұрын
@@ComplicatedKnots let's see if I'm out on bail by then!
@laurabell5928
@laurabell5928 2 жыл бұрын
my husband has been asking me to crochet a moth for months now!❤❤
@kay8882
@kay8882 9 ай бұрын
I’ve wanted a hawkmoth pattern for months omg
@Cheetagirl_1985
@Cheetagirl_1985 Жыл бұрын
I saw a poodle moth at my home once and instantly wanted to turn it into a plush. I searched and searched and found this video. I making a few modifications (yarn type, colors, marking placements, etc.) But I hope it comes out how I am expecting
@candacedavis287
@candacedavis287 2 жыл бұрын
Well now I know what I'm doing today ☺️
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! :)
@rynncastwin4057
@rynncastwin4057 2 жыл бұрын
I like this moth pattern. Thank you for sharing your talent. I have a suggestion for a project, can you do a Great Ear Nightjar. They look amazing, like that they look like dragons.
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite birds is the potoo! I think they are a type of nightjar...
@wondergranny2299
@wondergranny2299 2 жыл бұрын
Neato!
@melig.872
@melig.872 2 жыл бұрын
wuaaaaaaaaawwww it is amazing!
@dalissaunkown2655
@dalissaunkown2655 Жыл бұрын
I rlly wanted a moth plushy. NOW I CAN MAKE ONE EEEEEE YESSS IM SO HAPOY
@astutes_
@astutes_ Жыл бұрын
About to try and tackle this one for Halloween 💀
@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084
@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you crochet a lunar moth
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
They are beautiful! I actually have a pattern for rosy maple and lunar moths, but its only in my store :)
@missapippin9020
@missapippin9020 Жыл бұрын
I am catching up on some of your videos. This moth is truly amazing. You are extremely talented. Do you think that the fluff left over in the brush will felt as it is acrylic. I never use wool yarn at all but would be interested to know if it does come out like felted wool. Brilliant tutorial thank you ⭐️
@melissawf
@melissawf 2 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSSS!!!
@elenatruj
@elenatruj Жыл бұрын
More moths, beetles and bugs in general, please! :) Im an Animal Crossing fan and my favourite thing to do is catch bugs on that game so i want those bugs irl :))
@liablanco3801
@liablanco3801 2 жыл бұрын
Que hermoso 😍 trabajo princesita...
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@elmoth100
@elmoth100 10 ай бұрын
This is amazing, making my lil fuzzy moth friend next! I wanted to find a pattern to make a moth wing cape (rogue it's for a DnD costume), think I can scale something like this up ..massively...?
@Amira2011.
@Amira2011. Жыл бұрын
You could so make a cicada with the body pattern ❤
@BlaisZeroni
@BlaisZeroni 2 жыл бұрын
Loving this moth so much! Thank you for the pattern :) Have you concidered doing a goliath beetle? I’ve been on a search but it has been impossible to find good ones. Question about the pattern: Do you work this in spiral, or do you slpst to 1st + chain 1 to close every round? It is hard to tell in the video
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I work in a spiral :) Gives everything a slight "wonk", but I think it adds personality.
@BlaisZeroni
@BlaisZeroni 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Personality is always a good thing when making critters :) and honestly, I prefer working in spiral much more. Easier to get in a flow for some reason
@anerzhu3057
@anerzhu3057 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I would really like it if u could make a tutorial on cinnamon-roll, they r so cuteeee!!!!!
@bramblebee9100
@bramblebee9100 5 ай бұрын
wish i had an easier time following this, but thats probably a beginner issue. super cute tho! \
@Acecidic
@Acecidic Жыл бұрын
17:28 :) just a time stamp in case youtube doesn't remember for me :)
@Ang3l_zy
@Ang3l_zy Жыл бұрын
Why am i getting silence of the lambs vibes 😂
@Johnthecheesemonger
@Johnthecheesemonger Жыл бұрын
Hey I love this pattern, just one question though, I’m following along the pattern with a stitch marker and when I repeat the second round I only get nine or less stitches or don’t even reach the start of the marker, am I doing something wrong?
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots Жыл бұрын
Hi :) Potentially? After R1 we have 6 stitches to work into. In R2 we sc into the first stitch, increase into the second, increase into the third, sc into the fourth, increase into the fifth, and increase into the sixth. All up you should work 10 stitches.
@Johnthecheesemonger
@Johnthecheesemonger Жыл бұрын
@@ComplicatedKnots ah! Thank you I’ll let ya know if it works, thank you!!!
@Johnthecheesemonger
@Johnthecheesemonger Жыл бұрын
@@ComplicatedKnots it worked! Thank you for explaining it this way. :)
@BlaisZeroni
@BlaisZeroni 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I can’t find the forhead slope to position the eyes on, I’m pretty sure it is not in the same location your is when looking at your starting stitch. I’m such a beginner 🤦‍♀️ I had to turn the head inside out to get the correct side on the outside, do you think that has anything to do with it? Any alternative suggestions on how to find the correct position? Sorry about this
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
All good. You can try stuffing to see if that makes it more obvious, but honestly? If you can't easily see it, it doesn't matter. Juts make sure once you've made the skull patch, that it sits centered on the top of the back, and insert your eyes at that point. As for turning the head inside out? For my first dozen videos on this channel I was crocheting inside out too, happens to the best of us :)
@BlaisZeroni
@BlaisZeroni 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I re-did the head and when stuffing like you suggested the shape is now appearing and looks very cute! I did run into a problem with the butt stripes now. Yours look very nice and even, I’m guessing each 2 rows thick? Mine don’t look the same at all. I have pictures, maybe you could take a look and see if there is something I’m interpreting wrong while reading the instructions? I tried to find my error in the color coding but I’m so new to reading patterns I’m getting a bit lost. Sorry to trouble you so! I’m loving working on this pattern, it is becoming such a cute creature! imgur.com/a/435bDWu
@RubiumDreams
@RubiumDreams 2 ай бұрын
@@BlaisZeroni I know I'm a year late but I just ran into this exact same problem. I think there might be an error in the pattern. I'm just going to self correct with the right colors! So far, I'm loving this! It's a really fun pattern and super cute! It's so generous and kind for the creator to share this! I am very grateful!
@juanitadaniels7511
@juanitadaniels7511 2 жыл бұрын
He's adorable, I love it. KZfaq needs to settle, there's 14 adds attached to this, made it really hard to follow the pattern properly.
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
o_0 that's way too many! I'll double check my settings.
@elizabethsmith955
@elizabethsmith955 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think there are any now
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Normally I just leave it to default, but I went through and removed half of the timeslots. I believe youtube doesn't always use all timeslots for everyone, so it's all good that you saw none this time :)
@elizabethsmith955
@elizabethsmith955 2 жыл бұрын
@@ComplicatedKnots oh ok cool! I got lucky!
@rainingdragons6310
@rainingdragons6310 2 жыл бұрын
...would it be pure insanity to go all in with the lark's head knots/BLO combo and make it Extra Fuzzy? 🤔
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Do it. :)
@Crowmouse6
@Crowmouse6 Жыл бұрын
Does the 2[2sc inc inc sc] mean do that twice
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@clairemcinnis5824
@clairemcinnis5824 Ай бұрын
is it possible to do this pattern in blanket yarn??
@michaelenemunro9360
@michaelenemunro9360 9 күн бұрын
I think so. It will be bigger (a lot) but I am making it with a 5mm hook
@ejthehurricane4368
@ejthehurricane4368 2 ай бұрын
Confused on how to start R14 at 9:10
@mistywindow16
@mistywindow16 Жыл бұрын
Is there a way to make it smaller?
@mistywindow16
@mistywindow16 Жыл бұрын
Nevermind. But what can I use to make the eyes that big since I don't have safety eyes?
@oliviafurrie4699
@oliviafurrie4699 Жыл бұрын
is this okay for beginners?
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots Жыл бұрын
Hi :) My videos are aimed at more experienced crocheters, so this would be challenging for a beginner. You should absolutely still try if you are interested, particularly if you have crocheted a couple of things before. Just go slow, ask questions when you get stuck, and use google for stitches you aren't sure about :) I've had people who have crocheted for years tell me my patterns are too hard, and freshly-hatched beginners say I was their first project and they loved it, so only you can be the judge.
@heathernorthup329
@heathernorthup329 Жыл бұрын
I won't lie I'm having trouble with the lower wings. Yours come out triangular but when I follow the pattern they come out looking much different
@lequittian4193
@lequittian4193 Жыл бұрын
😊
@balloonunicorn7503
@balloonunicorn7503 Жыл бұрын
I just don't understand your pattern at all.
@ComplicatedKnots
@ComplicatedKnots Жыл бұрын
Anything in particular? I might be able to clarify :)
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