I recommend keeping a jar of the small scraps (you know the little ends? Plus doesn't have to be a jar, it can just be a bag or something) and using that as well to stuff them!

as an amigurumi pattern designer this is the video I've been waiting for

Hey Jenna, you're doing great on amigurumi! About the eyes: a lot of times people like to use safety eyes for amigurumi toys and plushies! They're very convenient because you don't have to sew them on. But using beads because you have them in the house is cool too!

As someone who learned how to crochet making amigurumi, those look SO GOOD for your first time. Mine were very wonky 😂 And yes, they're very addictive. In 3 years I've managed to fill every single empty space in my room with them

Thanks for watching today's video! here are the patterns used: Pumpkin: mallooknits.com/adorable-crochet-pumpkins-pattern/ Frankenstein: knotbadami.com/frankenstein-crochet-pattern/ Ghost: www.stitchbyfay.com/little-ghost-crochet-pattern/

Normalmente nunca comento pero, tus videos en realidad me ayudan mucho con mi inglés y además es crochet!! Que combinación tan hermosa❤

I’ve never been drawn to crocheting my own amigurumi. I think they’re so cute but just not what I want to make. I think I’m the most drawn to wearables / bedding Edit: I forgot the entire back half of my comment lol, what I was meaning to say what that this is inspiring me to give it a shot!

Why do I like you so much? You are so real, nice and funny. Maybe is that why.

These look terrific! Jenna, if you want to up your amigurumi game, look for a video tutorial on how to do an 'amigurumi single crochet'. Basically, the difference between and amigurumi single crochet and a normal single crochet is that you insert your hook in the stitch, then YARN UNDER (instead of over as usual). It takes a little while to get used to doing that because muscle memory makes you want to do the opposite, but what you get is a much tighter single crochet. The idea is to not allow the stuffing to show between the stitches. Another tip is use at least one hook size smaller than you think you need (Unless the designer of the pattern specifies a certain hook, that is). The tighter the stitches, the nicer your finished piece will look. If you get really ambitious, look up a video tutorial on 'amigurumi invisible decreases'. These are really simple too. You insert your hook under the front loop only of the two stitches you want to use for your decrease WITHOUT YARNING over (or under!) until AFTER you have both of those front loops on your hook. then you Yarn under and pull that loop through the two loops on your hook. Voila! Invisible decrease made. Also, safety eyes are not very expensive and you will be shocked at the cuteness factor of using them. They come in lots of sizes too, which can be used to great cuteness amplification effect as well.🥰

The dress makes such a beautiful piece of art in your home ❤️😍

I was making crocheted stuffed animals in the early nineties as a preteen before amigurumi was a thing… I stopped for…erm…almost 30 years 🫣 and just recently started again, as something to sooth my brain and keep my fingers limber (bad arthritis). I started during our summer vacation using patterns I found or bought online, books I ordered, KZfaq tutorials… and it is so fun and gratifying, makes me so happy. I don’t know what I am going to do with all my new stuffies, but who cares? 😂 I’ll find some space for them. I am currently working on a tortoise wearing a hat that my daughter drew for me when she was 4, and I am not even using a pattern, just winging it based on what I’ve learned in the last 3 months! Love your channel, Jenna! 💜

When I saw the title I am like: 'JENNA HAS NOT CROCHETED AN AMIGURUMI BEFORE!!??' But then again, you only do crochet clothing so that makes sense 😂 EDIT: Thank you so much for the likes!!

I always had difficulty getting the correct tension on my foundation chains. some people suggest using your usual tension but sizing up the hook for the starting chain, which helps. what i prefer though is "foundation single crochet". i get much more consistent results now :) also as other people mentioned: save your yarn/fabric scraps to use as stuffing! you can also obtain polyfil second-hand by thrifting pillows/sleeping bags/comforters/stuffed toys, etc. I even like to include small amounts of plastic trash in my stuffing if the item is mostly decorative and doesn't need to be laundered (grocery bags, plastic mailing envelopes, deflated bubble wrap, you get the idea). Just make sure the object in question is spot-clean only and not meant for children, that way you can avoid issues with drying.

Jenna is the definition of you can do all things if you put your mind to it 💗

I keep all my scrap yarn from crochet and knitting ends and use that for filling.

FIRST OMAZING PAIGE, NOW JENNA. THIS IS A CROCHET NIGHTTT

You can do a ghost holding a tiny pumpkin..there's all kinds of Ami patterns....I'm obsessed...lol I LOVE making tiny creatures, they always end up so FLUFFIN adorable

Hey Jenna! I crochet amigrumi all the time, and I recommend instead of just cutting off your ends, tuck them into the plushie, so it won’t unravel.

That vest turned out greatly!

Omg yessss finally! It was so fun watching you get addicted to amigurumi! I got obsessed in high school and never looked back. Great video!

He's Frankenstein's monster made of corpse parts; I think his eye being saggy is completely normal. They're all so cute!

jenna you can get teddy eyes and you just pop them into crochet! so much easier than sewing in beads :)

Don't feel bad, some things turn out successful, some don't. It's a natural part of any creative process.

Would love this series to not only be Halloween and Christmas, but maybe other holidays like Easter, Valentine's, St. Lucia's Day, Chinese New Year, Diwali, etc. Could be a chance to explore and celebrate different holidays around the world!

Jenna, they came out so cute! can't wait to see the beginning of the Christmas Amigurumis.

Amigurumi is so fun! And, yes, seaming them up is absolutely the hardest part!

You have fallen in to the rabbit hole 😂😂😂 I just tried one, once, now I have made dozens. They are so satisfying ❤

Ahhh I loveee amigurumi!!! I'm 13 and learned how to crochet last year and I love making little animals 🥰

Welcome to the rabbit hole! Amigurumi is so addictive 😅 I fell in last year and have made dozens

I appreciate the commitment to the beads 😂 I use safety eyes! Very easy and user friendly

I love that you’re doing amigurumi! It’s one of my faves to crochet and there are some really simple but really cute patterns for free out there!

I love seeing you go down the rabbit hole of amigurumi 🥰🥰🥰 I was hooked from my first try but I still hate sewing on the pieces. I love all your content and look forward to seeing more!

I have a small business making amigurumi and all sorts of other things. The entire time I crochet I watch your videos. I love watching your videos. If you ever want other patterns just lmk I’d love to share and collaborate with you!

As a crocheter, knitter and sewer, I collect all my tiny scrap yarn, little snips of yarn and tiny bits of fabric and use that as stuffing. I've seen a lot of other people who work with fibers and textiles do this too. Its a great way to reduce waste and it means you don't have to buy the plastic synthetic stuffing!

I recommend working in the round where possible for amigurumi. I find it really hard to keep my stitch count when I’m working flat back and forth pieces. Just make sure to use stitch markers and keep a track of your rows

That Frankensteins monster is the cutest thing EVER.

You can use tiny little scrap yarn bits to stuff toys

We're completely obsessed with your new bone-chilling besties! 👻

im hoping for the day jenna doesn't think something is gonna be fast to make just because she never made it, the realization that nothing crafty is a fast project

Love these! ❤ as a super beginner at crochet, i found amigurumi a lot easier to do then trying to make something like a granny square or cardigan

My first crochet project in 25 years was amigurumi and now I’m obsessed with making all the tiny cute things. I bought The Woobles kit because it came with video step by step! Now I feel comfortable following a regular pattern 👻🎃🧟‍♂️

Very cute not sure they wouldn’t make me nuts to make lol but yours are super cute😊

buttons are the best amigurumi eyes, and extra spooky for halloween!

They are so cute ! I love small things, making them always brings me so much joy

The best thing for amigurumi is plush yarn it is a thicker softer yarn also safety eyes are a lot easier and quicker to attach.

This can’t be your first time doing a amagrumi Jenna, Jenna, those are absolutely amazing. I’ve been doing amagrumi ever since I started crocheting, and it took me a while to get to that point , love the gost

You will see, from now on you are gonna go Amigurumi crazeeeee!!!😂😂 it is so cute!! I have a cousin, she did all Alice in the wonderland characters for my daughter bedroom decour! Crazy cute!!!

You can sew a tiny year into the bottom of each piece so you have a marker of when you made each holiday addition ❤

that is the best pumpkin ever. like why NOT make 50 put them on a string and theyre a pumpkin bunting. hung garland thing

That's such crazy timing, I just made my first amigurumi this week to! So fun. Definitely not the last.

love these!

These are supper cute! I have been watching crochet day by day and she has been making a lot of Halloween stuff!

You getting up to go ask them to vacuum is 10000% my sense of humour and I got a good giggle out of that hahaha

I was so excited for this video I can't even express it 😂🩷 I'm really looking forward to enjoying your new tradition, these are adorable and your skill blows me away every time 💜 maybe you can make dog toys one day for Jack and Benson if there are safe materials for them 🥹

i am so proud of u jenna!!! keep up the amazing work

I have never had the time to make garments, but my house is stuffed full of silly amigurumi toys. I'm not surprised you're addicted!

I love how she felt the need to clarify that Benson is a dog before letting him out

Pro tip for fill, buy cheap pillows and rip into them. I was at two craft stores over the weekend. Both had small bags of fill for half the price of a firm pillow.

I love your vest. Great colors and design. You continue to amaze.

Frankenstein iconically has eyes close together… lol js looks great I strangely get stuck watching you for hrs. So thanks for that❤

I'm addicted to amigurumi! It's my go-to comfort project.

Such a fun video! I got a ton of great advice before adventuring into amigurumi so when I made my first ones they turned out decent. I've gotten more confident over time 😊 Your amigurumi looks great! Also, I love how well it turned out with the buttons sewed on! I'm excited to see what other amigurumi you make!!

They all turned out so cute!! Love them!

Jenna, LOVE the 'flower dress' in the background.

Dream big Jenna, you can do it. Look forward to seeing your village expand. 🥰

My daughter bought a bunch of bath bombs from Lush. The box smelled like a giant bottle of perfume exploded. Lol She got the pumpkin one, too. Your baby pumpkin is so cute.

Hey I love ur videos so much I don’t know how you have the motivation to finish some projects that u do pls can u make a ring heart pillow

They were all amazing Jenna, and you so need to make that amigurumi Jack one day 😁🥰

Jenna!!! you should definitely make that balloon dog crochet stuff animal thing with your leftover plush filling

side note I really need the music you used because it's a vibe and I'm loving it

I love your crochet sooo much, such an inspiration

You did great! I haven’t tried the ami stuff, maybe one day. I enjoy watching people who do and one of my fav channels is Lee Mac. She also does mind blowing crochet wall posters, currently working to finish her Twilight Zone one.

You could have thrifted an old pillow and reused that stuffing to save money :) if you wash and tumble dry the pillow it helps soften up the filling and sanitise it!

I just finished my first amigurumi as well. I love your videos. So glad to see the experience through someone else's eyes.

I'm so excited for this new era!

i started with amigurumi and now i struggle with making clothing lol!! Also we typically use Safety Eyes for amigurumi which is probably why there was no instructions for sewing on beads but regardless using what you have is always welcome! PS: i also HATE sewing pieces on LMAOO

i thought i was the only one who dreads amigurumi out of all the crochet stuff ahahaha.. love that tank jenna

You are soooooo. fun to watch. LOVE your first amigurumi! Perfect little pumpkin, indeed!!! Frank and the ghost are great, too. I used eyes with backs or I sew them on.. either one. The beads are really awesome, though. I do amigurumi and mostly give them away. I did the Harry Potter characters for a 22 year old granddaughter, LOL.

that freehand crochet vest you are wearing is tops!

A little late to the party, but these turned out great! FYI Rico Design has a free amigurumi crochet along every year around Christmas time. I've used embroidery floss to make them small enough to be Christmas tree ornaments, just putting this idea out there!

the first thing I made when I started last week was a pumpkin and it's so cute! can't wait to do more amigurumi!

I only recently found your channel and loved your attitude and approach to new projects (super funny too!). I've been making amigurumi for about 4 years now and it made me smile to see you give it a shot:)

Life size Jack amigurumi FTW!

JENNA PLEASE MAKE A LIFESIZE JACK!!! I want to make it but dont know if it will be difficult and would love to see you make one ❤

love it! first off I just love your videos! I remember my first Amigurumi, I got so addicted but I had to stop LOL didn't think about a museum once I'm older....LOL maybe put eyes on the pumpkin so he can fit in with the rest of the fam. :)

They're so cute! I'm looking forware to seeing your collection grow

amazing start! i’m extremely impressed!!

Excellent! my first knitting project was a turkey! Someone asked if I could make a turkey for thanksgiving and I said YES! BTW, I use a small square(ish) white satin remnant on my lap or tabletop when I'm knitting black or brown. the reflection helps a lot. Can't wait to see your turkey and easter bunnies!

As a person who does amigurumi the eyes look weird but u can order the button eyes thing ( I don’t know what they’re called in English ) it will look better also you did pretty good for a first try and right know I am actually working on 3 large pumpkins for decorations and it’s hard for u as a beginner but as I have been doing it for a while now it has become pretty easy

i loooove making amigurumi mushrooms. obsessed. loved to see this vid pop up on my feed :)

I have a craft room/office full of craft stuff. I don't use the stuff all the time but if I threw it out I would need it at some point and I wouldn't have to respend money for the same stuff I threw out. I make candles and soap sometimes and well the supplies I have do get used. I even did resin and I use the mica for candles and soap. I also sew, embroider, cricut, knit.

I think your amigurumi guys are great fun. Been making critters and things for a while now. It can be frustrating, but also quite satisfying. Well done you!!! Cheers!

Wauwwwww good job. Love to watch you make things. The freehand crochet? Lovely. I learned crochet a few years ago, and can't stop... 2 years ago I took my old dollhouse, gave it a complete make-over and I made a whole Christmas Mouse family.. wanted to show you a picture of it... But that's not possible here... Greetings from the Netherlands🥰

you should put the year on the bottom so you can see your progress over the years :)

I’m always intrigued by your biking and electric skate board ?! Idk what video you could do but I’d be rly interested in hearing more about ur outdoor interests!!

amigurumi is addicting! I made a stuffed piggy and became obsessed

these are so cute, that little ghosty is amazing ❤❤❤

Could you make a video: ,,sewing fall/winter wardrobe in a few days"? plis 🥺

Your eyes spoke volumes when the child was crying. ♥️

Yessss I’ve been waiting for you to try it!! I love me a quick rush of dopamine and these are so great for that lol