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  • In Knitted Toys: Focus on the Face, you will find helpful tips and tricks for your next special project. From positioning the ears, to stuffing the head, to embroidering the eyes and mouth, we will cover it all. #knitting #knittedtoys
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  • @rl2117
    @rl2117 Місяць тому

    I love the Holiday vibes, it's such a great time to create toy gifts❤ thank you🙏🏻

  • @nearysamai2231
    @nearysamai2231 Місяць тому

    So adorable!!!

  • @BeastKonoha
    @BeastKonoha 2 роки тому +6

    Sometimes I'm feeling like an outcast, because when I'm making plushies and amigurumis - I love the embroidery part of making toy. It's just so magical, few stitches and my plushies look completely differend. I can make them happy, sad, angry, whatever I want. It's so... magical!

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  2 роки тому +1

      I agree!! Changing the stitches can give a toy a completely different look! 🍄🌻💓

  • @ByeByePeachPie
    @ByeByePeachPie 3 роки тому +3

    Super helpful! The face really is the most important part! 🥰🥰💖

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      I'm so glad you found it useful!! I couldn't agree more!! ✨✨✨

  • @DorieH
    @DorieH 8 місяців тому +2

    Dang!, I wish I would have watched this before I finished my bunny face. This is my first time making theses little critters. Thanks for your great tips.

  • @jacquiwebster5344
    @jacquiwebster5344 9 місяців тому +2

    I'd reached the stage of stuffing my first knitted toy head, I'm making Tilly Hare from Knitted Animal Friends. I remembered I'd previously watched this video of yours and came back to watch it again. It's been so helpful too rewatch. This first head is going to be a huge learning curve as I haven't knitted in around 35 years. At the moment feeling quite anxious about the face to look as sweet and cute as I can. Getting some practice in before I attempt a Little Cotton Rabbit pattern.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  7 місяців тому

      That's wonderful! I think when you care about getting the face right it turns out so much better! Good luck! 🧶🧶🧶

  • @zarac2107
    @zarac2107 2 роки тому +6

    I am literally just shaping the face of my 7 inch bunny from little cotton rabbits, my first little cotton rabbits pattern, and came back to re watch this video Elise as I knew it would be helpful, and it is! Thank you so much! ❤🐇🐰

  • @marianneknapp4846
    @marianneknapp4846 Рік тому +1

    Cuties 🌷💕

  • @janeybeasley9525
    @janeybeasley9525 Рік тому +2

    Really helpful thank you x

  • @DorieH
    @DorieH 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm making a Little Cotton Rabbit. This tutorial is nothing short of amazing . It made a world of difference in the look in my bunny. Thanks so much ❤

  • @dianathorpe2280
    @dianathorpe2280 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you!! Great tips. Love your little reindeer. So sweet! ❤️

  • @violetnewby
    @violetnewby 3 роки тому +1

    How sweet!!! Thank you for sharing your tips and the process of the " little details"! I love this little face!

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Violet!! I'm so glad you like his little face!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @patphares6258
    @patphares6258 6 місяців тому +1

    Your attention to detail is phenomenal! Thank you for sharing….❤

  • @beamiller6188
    @beamiller6188 2 роки тому +3

    I love this video! Thank you so much. You made it look so easy, but you’re right about the face being the most important part of the piece--gotta be as cute as possible-- you did that!!!

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  2 роки тому

      Thank you!! The face really is the most important part (and the hardest) to master!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @RhodaFry
    @RhodaFry Рік тому +1

    Elise, I love your videos, I have watched all of them I think at least once and now watching them again. So, I can glean a little more information from them. You are a very good teacher. ⛄❄️🌷

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  Рік тому +1

      Awww! Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy them!! 🧶🧶🧶

  • @susanfleming1209
    @susanfleming1209 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, Elise . I enjoyed watching you make this little guy's head come to life. I'm watching from Reno Nevada.

  • @Timbercreekfarmer
    @Timbercreekfarmer 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for all the tips! I love the details and expressions we can add to our fun toys

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      You're so welcome, Janet! It really is fun!! ✨✨✨

  • @teresalevitt4180
    @teresalevitt4180 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Elise❤ and hello from Colorado. I always look forward to your weekly video and all the cuteness that comes with it.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      I love Colorado! So glad you like the videos!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @shannonoliver5414
    @shannonoliver5414 3 роки тому +2

    As always...love your videos. 😊

  • @cristinanava7372
    @cristinanava7372 3 роки тому +1

    So adorable! One more saved video for later reference! I have never thought about the position of the ears. Only for the eyes. Little details to improve a lot the face looking. Thank you!

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much, Cristina! I'm so glad you like the video! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @apapsa
    @apapsa 3 роки тому +1

    That was an amazing video, very-very helpful! I’m sure I will be watching it again and again in the future. Thank you Elise!

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      I'm so glad you liked it, Eliso!! Thank you so much! ✨✨✨

  • @JOSWEBCROCHET
    @JOSWEBCROCHET 3 роки тому +1

    I’m going to focus on making my crochet amigurumi better this year. I love these tips, thank you for sharing with us. ☺️💖

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      You're so very welcome! Happy New Year! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @nammyg4823
    @nammyg4823 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video you actually make me feel I can do my bunny face. I just love all your animals. 😊🇨🇦

  • @aysekalkan8192
    @aysekalkan8192 3 роки тому +6

    My brain is having a hard time and I'm very tired right now, but this video made me so happy. Your videos are very relaxing, helpful and fun. I saw Little cotton rabits from you and I loved it. I bought it too and I made a fox girl, she is lovely. Thank you so much.🥰🥰🥰🥰Love from Turkey
    (I wrote this comment from google translate I hope I did not write anything wrong)

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! And I'm impressed that your comment is from Google Translate! Very well written! So glad you liked the video! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Ruby-wise
    @Ruby-wise 8 місяців тому +1

    Adorable! I’ve yet to venture into the Plushie forest, however I’m fixin to…right after the holidays. These critters are just too precious not cuddle.

  • @n.n.8635
    @n.n.8635 Рік тому +1

    This helps ne so much for my knitted toys.
    I‘m Form Germany 🇩🇪

  • @CraftyDragonflyCrochet
    @CraftyDragonflyCrochet 3 роки тому +1

    What a brilliant video. Thanks so much for sharing Elise. I never even thought of "shaping" the head rather than stuffing. I'll try this next time. Such an adorable amigurumi. I live in the North of England x

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      I'm so glad you liked it!! And I'm glad that it made sense!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lyndabaillargeon4955
    @lyndabaillargeon4955 3 роки тому +1

    Love love your video learned a lot. Thank you!!

  • @wendyjordan3342
    @wendyjordan3342 3 роки тому +1

    Good morning from Melbourne Australia. Awww I feel like this tutorial was just for me. Thank you so much for sharing your tips. I love being able to watch and actually see what you are talking about. It is because of you and your UA-cam posts that I found Little Cotton Rabbits and started knitting in March. Love your real excitement and joy you get from your posts. Looking forward to your next topic. xox

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому +1

      That is wonderful!! I'm so glad you're enjoying knitting toys!! It really is wonderful, isn't it! And I'm so glad you found the video helpful!! And Australia!!! Wow!! ❤️

  • @irenecortez7819
    @irenecortez7819 Рік тому +1

    Loved this. Thank you

  • @gracefiori5707
    @gracefiori5707 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you from Australia

  • @florhurtado4742
    @florhurtado4742 3 роки тому +1

    Great instructions! Thanks for sharing!

  • @lynosborne3081
    @lynosborne3081 3 роки тому +1

    Great tips, thanks so much!

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      You're so welcome! So glad you liked the video! 💓

  • @monikasayers1780
    @monikasayers1780 3 роки тому +1

    Love your videos. Thank you for sharing. I live in South England

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      I'm so glad you liked it. Sounds like such a beautiful place to live! ❤️

  • @elwiewallin7657
    @elwiewallin7657 2 роки тому +1

    Hi ! Great tuto 🦌 embroidered eyes … on knitted toys - soooo hard!!
    Greetings from Malmö Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @Tanglethread
    @Tanglethread 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this video hunny I’ve saved it , my tricky spots are always the cheeks ... I stuff and mould for ages but the more I do the better it will eventually become xxxx

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      It really is hard to get the stuffing right! I learn something new every single time! ❤️

  • @linosquoka4671
    @linosquoka4671 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent , Thank you

  • @knutpearl7205
    @knutpearl7205 3 роки тому +3

    What a great finishing technique for the eyes, I'll be redoing mine! I just started getting into knitted toys and have purchased from Little Cotton Rabbits and Knitables by Sarah Gasson, both are on Ravelry. Thank you for sharing this technique. I absolutely love your energy and that you too love these little creatures! You are a true delight, warm regards from British Columbia, Canada.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      That technique for the eyes is golden!! I love it so much! I haven't seen the Knitables patterns! I will have to check those out! And thank you for the kind words! ❤️

  • @design_with_dana
    @design_with_dana 3 роки тому +1

    I love knitting but sewing the parts together and making the face is where the real struggle begins :C so this video is very helpfull!

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Those really are the toughest parts of any toy! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @claudiacano4916
    @claudiacano4916 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the great tips about finishing the heads. I just applied some of them to the eyes of a baby Yoda, and It definitely makes a difference.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad!! I want to make a baby Yoda too! 💚💚💚

    • @claudiacano4916
      @claudiacano4916 3 роки тому +1

      @@EliseRoseCrochet I used the pattern from KnitZoo, but I used worsted weight yarn, and 3.5 mm crochet hook, and I modified the eyes.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      Oh I love that pattern! 🐰🐰🐰

  • @julietscheuer8666
    @julietscheuer8666 3 роки тому +1

    Love all the tips, I'm a little afraid to knit an animal. Your animals are just too cute! Thanks for sharing, watching from No. California.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      Haha!! Don't be afraid to knit a toy!! It took me about a year to get my knitting skills up to the level they needed to be to knit toys but I'm so glad I took the time to learn! Hope you weren't effected by the fires earlier this year!

  • @wiseposs
    @wiseposs 2 роки тому +1

    I use a watered down non toxic acrylic paint for the cheeks. Adding a little at a time and blotting as I go.
    It should be permanent when dry.
    I also do my indentation for the eyes separately so I have more control and I can pull it in quite tight. It's also less stress if my knots don't turn out even.
    I'll give this way a go though as it does reduce the steps taken.
    I'm loving your videos Elise 😊

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  2 роки тому

      That's a great idea for adding color to the cheeks! Adding blush usually isn't permanent I've found. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @alanissalcedo7623
    @alanissalcedo7623 3 роки тому +1

    Hi! My name is Alanis, i live in Brasil and i love your videos. I’ve been knitting for a while, but only started crocheting a year ago. I don’t have any friends that crochet or knit so your videos are great company. You’re so funny and so passionate about your toys, i feel really inspired by you. Lots of love.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому +1

      Awww! Thank you so much, Alanis! I'm so glad you like the videos and thank you for sharing where you're from! Wow, Brazil!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lizv.418
    @lizv.418 3 роки тому

    Really great tips🤗
    I just discovered your channel & I love it🤗😍

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      Thank you so very much! I'm so glad you like the channel! 💓🌻🍄

  • @glendabathgate4036
    @glendabathgate4036 3 роки тому +1

    Great again thank u

  • @meghanspeed2480
    @meghanspeed2480 3 роки тому +4

    Absolutely love how all the little details come together to make such an amazing final product!! Adorable!!!

  • @louiseedgecumbe318
    @louiseedgecumbe318 2 роки тому +1

    I use soft pastels for adding colour. The chalky type not oil pastels. It's more permanent and you can build up the colours gradually.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for sharing that!! I am going to try that! 💓

  • @dorisjackson3873
    @dorisjackson3873 3 роки тому +1

    I watched all the videos and bought tons of patterns to make animals. I have the cutest elephant, the Tearoom doll that I embroidered a doll face on my embroidery machine. I plan on sewing the face on and making a yarn wig. I hate mohair wigs they are messy and you can't fix them. I have all the pieces of a horse done. The finish work I do a little each day :)

    • @dorisjackson3873
      @dorisjackson3873 3 роки тому +1

      I love making the little clothes.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  3 роки тому

      Wow!! I love the patterns from Mary Janes Tearoom! So cute!! And that is fascinating that you embroidered the face with your embroidery machine!! Would love to see that!! ❤️

  • @harleygleasure553
    @harleygleasure553 2 роки тому +1

    They are so much cuter knitted! Could I do that???!!!

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  2 роки тому

      Yes you can!!! It took me a while to learn how to do it, but then one day it just clicked! It's wonderful being able to go back and forth between crocheting and knitting! 💓

  • @meemoodolls
    @meemoodolls 3 роки тому +1

    🧡🖤

  • @laurieeisenbraun8771
    @laurieeisenbraun8771 Рік тому +1

    Love your videos. I was thinking while watching this, that you may want to iron and perhaps starch, your embroidery floss before you use it on the faces. Can you tell that my mind also has smocking going on inside of it? lol

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  Рік тому

      Oooh!!! What an amazing idea! Thank you for sharing!!! 🧶🧶🧶

  • @sewwebbofyarn9602
    @sewwebbofyarn9602 Рік тому +1

    Do you ever tie knots in the embroidery thread? The knitted toys seem so delicate, can children play with them? I have a pattern for the posy doll that I want to make for my granddaughter,.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  Рік тому +1

      I don't tie knots in them but anchored French knots work well. Any handmade toy is going to be more delicate than a store bought. I have fixed a toy before when it was "loved" a little too hard!! 😂

  • @marianneknapp4846
    @marianneknapp4846 Рік тому +1

    Thanks from Easton PA USA my troubles I can't get the Candy Bear or Romeo Bear 25" eye sockets correct Please show us that Please show yarn choices do many are discontinued Thanks Marianne 💕😊🧸

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  Рік тому

      Here is a tutorial for how I do the eyes, hope this helps: instagram.com/p/CGSXd2-JBuu/ ❤

  • @marianneknapp4846
    @marianneknapp4846 Рік тому +1

    Please send me the link of the Candy Bear face tutorial Thanks Marianne 💕🧸😊

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  Рік тому

      I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for. Was it for the anchored French knot tutorial? Here's a link for that: instagram.com/p/CGSXd2-JBuu/ Hope that helps! 💞

  • @SparklyOne
    @SparklyOne 2 роки тому

    I am brand new to making these adorable animals from Little Cotton Rabbits. I’ve only been knitting for 2 years and I made my very first one last week and I’m obsessed! I am so happy that I found your channel and now I feel more confident that I can make the future ones even more adorable with your amazing tips and tricks! Love your channel! Happy New Year blessings to you and your family 🥰🙏🎊🌟💖

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  2 роки тому

      That's wonderful!! Knitting Little Cotton Rabbits patterns is addictive!! Happy Stitching! 🐰💓🐰💓

  • @fionasoh3661
    @fionasoh3661 3 роки тому +1

    👍😘

  • @Starlightgalaxy527
    @Starlightgalaxy527 Рік тому +1

    which yarn is the beige one ? im struggling looking for nude colors and good quality...

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  Рік тому

      Hello! It's been so long since I made this video, but I believe it is Berroco Vintage in the color Stone or Rye (can't remember for sure). 🧶🧶🧶

    • @Starlightgalaxy527
      @Starlightgalaxy527 Рік тому

      @@EliseRoseCrochet thank you ❤️

  • @michele9120
    @michele9120 8 місяців тому +1

    Where can I find this deer pattern

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  8 місяців тому

      You can find it here: littlecottonrabbits.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/patterns-to-buy.html ❤️

  • @libbyworkman3459
    @libbyworkman3459 Рік тому +1

    Please tell me where you got your needle and how I can get one also? It looks longer than normal what kind of thread are you using?

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  Рік тому

      The knitting needle is an Addi Turbo Rocket. It's the circular needle and it comes in lots of different sizes and lengths. Hope that helps! 🧶🧶🧶

    • @libbyworkman3459
      @libbyworkman3459 Рік тому

      @@EliseRoseCrochet I was not talking about the knitting needle. Rather, I wanted to know about the sewing needle you do the embroidery with.

    • @EliseRoseCrochet
      @EliseRoseCrochet  Рік тому

      @@libbyworkman3459 Oh! It's just an embroidery needle and embroidery floss. Hope that helps!

    • @libbyworkman3459
      @libbyworkman3459 Рік тому

      @@EliseRoseCrochet I was wondering about the length. It looks a little longer than a normal needle. When both my children were small, they were very particular about the expression of the faces of their toys. You have been such a great help with that.

    • @libbyworkman3459
      @libbyworkman3459 Рік тому

      @@EliseRoseCrochet have you seen the ultimate knitted toys collection magazine? I’ve tried to find the publication date, but it is the issue with the little boy holding the red knitted dog. It is a British publication, but I found it in my public library in an online form. I am in the middle of knitting the robot for my grandchild. Next on my list are the skittles.