i tested a $100 beginner crochet kit.. was it worth it? (the woobles)
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I LOVE U SO MUCH JENNA😘
Very cool
Thank you so much for testing these out I’ve gotten the easy Peasy yarn but never a kit I am a total beginner so this video helped.btw the benson drinking count was so funny 😂😂😂😂
Yk that Woobles is only 25$ right?
The Woobles were my gateway drug into crochet. I had tried learning from books years ago and I just couldn't get it. The videos were super helpful BUT I definitely think it's way too expensive if you already know how to crochet. ❤
I learnt to crochet by a UA-camr Bella Coco her videos were amazing! She has tons of beginner friendly patterns but I started with the coasters.
Same! I'm now super hooked-- no pun intended!
Me too that’s how I spent quarantine…. Learning to crochet
I agree with you. I wanted one of these because I am not into Amigurumi but a proficient crocheter. The price is a bit much but I have considered buying one for myself and my two kiddos to teach them how to crochet.
yeah. I just use the patterns and sell them for 10-15 dollars. look for the free one and go from there.
I taught myself to crochet mostly using UA-cam videos during covid. I did have trouble judging which videos showed actual beginner projects and which were a bit too hard for true beginners. Even so, I spent a lot less money. I couldn't justify the very high price tag for wobbles compared to just getting yarn and watching UA-cam videos for free.
Yeah, my aunt bought a bunch of these during COVID and gave them to me when I started showing interest in crochet. She never made one, and I didn't want to have to count stitches and use markers. So, I just found beginner videos online. I learned a single crochet and made 80 squares for a blanket. And I learned a double crochet and made 4 scarves for my family for Christmas. Now, I'm making a beanie. I felt it was easier learning one stitch and getting really good with it and then moving on once you get the dopamine from completing a project.
same! I just wish there was more left-handed tutorial. I have to flip the projects in my mind
@JSYUWU have you tried watching some channels like Kendall - Lousy Llama Creations, yarn society, pitachan, or yarnybox. There are also some channels that have a few left handed tutorials like Toristory Creations. Hopefully these channels can be useful for you if your still looks for amigurumi patterns.
They make the yarn... So its not the same yarn that is sold, more cord than 3ply
Woobles in India is for Rs500(8-9 dollars)
I work at a craft store and these little kits are constantly out of stock because people love them so much! On average I'd say most people buy two at the same time, and we get calls a lot asking if specific kits are in stock. I love the way they've been opening the door for more people to start crocheting--especially kids.
They had a Pac Man one at my local Michaels on clearance ($14.99) and I really wish i wouldve picked it up
@@highnoon9333that’s a great price
I wonder why since kits are always twice if not three times more expensive than if you just bought everything separately yourself. A blanket kit I saw was selling for almost 200$ but the yarn and needles they give you would have cost seventy dollars max. In reality you could knit a decent actual quality-sized blanket instead of a tiny one for 200$ with the highest quality yarn you could find.
The fact that you can choose "lefty or righty" is revolutionary. I struggled so bad learning to crochet just 5 years ago cause I'm left handed
I bought one to test it- the "left" is that they *flipped the video*- the writing on it is flipped, there's no reshoot or a left handed crocheter. It's not "lefty" it's just flipped. You're honestly better off with UA-cam's Left Handed Crochet videos.
The kits are 90% marketing. There are tons of cute kits for $5-10 that come with all the supplies, and there are FREE beginner videos. A skein of yarn, crochet hook, stuffing and safety eyes will run $15-20 at any craft store if you dont want a kit. I couldn't believe someone would pay $40 plus shipping for a simple project. I still can't.
I’ve done woobles and I’ve done other kits. Woobles is so much better- the yarn is super approachable for beginnings because you can actually see your stitches and never worry about them getting snagged. The instructions are also insanely detailed and include a help section that shows you ways to fix any problem you might be encountering. Obviously it’s not worth it for someone who knows how to crochet, but for an absolute beginner it’s amazing
I've been trying to learn on my own and the Woobles UA-cam channel consistently has the best tutorials. I keep wishing I had just gotten one of their kits because it would be so much less frustrating, and there's a lot of value in that if you're an easily discouraged beginner.
@@anonymousfrog1334They use a cotton/nylon blend. I would pick up 2 or 3 skeins (in different colors) and make 30x the amount of items with a couple of free UA-cam tutorials. An aluminum hook which is great for beginners will be $3-at most. Not everyone has the money to drop $40 or more on a kit to make a teeny tiny thing. And you only get a single pattern with the kit, meanwhile there are *endless* FREE online video tutorials. If you think about it, you’re not really getting anything special with buying those particular kits as opposed to the $8 ones from your local craft store. I feel like they just market them a lot thru social media so people buy into the hype. The rationed yarn and single pattern just feels so gimmicky considering the massive price tag! Granted, if that’s how you learned then great! But at the end of the day, people can just as easily learn on UA-cam
Your look of concern while Benson was drinking is literally me at my dog every other day, he just GOES IN for like 25 seconds lol
The only way benson drinks! He'll drink a few times a day but will load up every time 😂
@JennaPhipps exactly it's like they forget they have water all day so they just go hard every time 😂
i do the same, I grew up with a lab and have 2 currently, so it’s always a waiting game of “are you gonna stop or am i gonna stop you so you don’t puke in 3 minutes”😂
Jenna discovering safety eyes is such a mood
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I LOVE the woobles. I have never used a kit, but I have used their book and I love how each of them turns out. So I would recommend the book to anyone who has done a wooble and loves them but doesn't want to pay the price of another kit. Thanks, Jenna!
My first ever crochet piece was the woobles. My mom bought it for me for Christmas last year and I absolutely failed miserably. My narwal looked more like something not pg lol but that was my gateway into crochet and now that I know how I can actually make some things well so I'd say despite the price I LOVE the woobles
I'm working on Fred the Dinosaur. At first, I thought $30 U.S. plus extra for a hook seemed expensive - but it's the tutorial videos that are worth that price alone. When I started crocheting, I used YT videos and just winged it. The Woobles videos are re-teaching me the correct way to crochet.
CROCHET TIP!!!
I just did this the other day, I copied a pattern (from a blog) into a google doc and that way I can access it on my phone and I HIGHLIGHT the bits as I go through them, it is for an animal which requires better attention to where you are and what you are doing. this gives you no doubt where you are...assuming you remember to highlight as you go. You can reset and reuse when you are done. I typically write them out in a notebook (I always include credit even though its just for me) and I will use a stickynote to show which step I left off in, but this way you can stop mid round/row/whatever with no doubt!!! Im probably not the first person to do this but it was ground breaking lol
im sorry if some of yall already do this, but the other night was the first time I had ever though to do this and I figured this was the perfect spot to share how excited I am about it :) and hopefully help others out
You can also screenshot a webpage or UA-cam description box etc and mark it up the same way!! Can also be helpful for videos that don't have a matching written pattern yet!
I use app to convert website to pdf and then row counter app to load pattern and mark current row/round. Also I collect all my pdf patterns in cloud so I have always access to them
@@Musicloverin100Wait, do you add row counter within Adobe? Or is that two seperate steps? It would nice to just be able to check it off. I currently just use the mark-up tool on my iPad, but options are good!
@@Musicloverin100hi, this is an interesting idea. I’m wondering which apps you use for converting webpages to PDF and which row counter app do you use? I’m pretty new to crochet and this seems like it would help me keep track of my projects. Thanks
The Wooble kits are a great start for a beginner- I highly recommend just starting with 1 and seeing if it’s meant for you. I was hooked after my first and bought more after that☺️ also teaches you how to read patterns which has led me onto learning other projects and I have even referenced their tutorial videos on UA-cam if I needed a refresher on a type of stitch. I’m glad you got to try them as well and see they are great! Your videos have definitely influenced me into trying this new hobby and have introduced me into the crochet world that I love🥰 thank you for that!!
I would say that for a complete beginner I would recommend Pierre the Penguin. Since he is the main wooble his tutorials are used for the other woobles tutorials hence the color swapping.
I found just putting on a youtube video and making a simple granny square was so much easier to learn crochet from than getting a beginner kit! might just be me, but I struggled so much with the amigurumi style bits and bobs, without knowing the basic stitches. If you're a complete beginner I would try practising some basic stitches first and not going straight into making a bloody turtle toy like I did!
Okay. I literally tried these out 10 days ago. I’ve never crocheted before in my life.. I’ve already completed a beginner animal and two of the mini ones!!
These videos were great, with step-by-step guides. I was hooked.
I just ordered a Wooble last night because I have been wanting to learn to crochet after watching your videos ❤ I love serendipity
So much fun! I almost bought a couple of kits for my granddaughters for Christmas,, but, I have already bought them yarn, hooks and, they have me and their other grandmother to teach them,,,I just wondered if they might enjoy this more. Still weighing out this option, because you made it so much fun!!❤
Honestly the memories will be way better with you teaching them. It's always so nice as a child having an adult give them all their attention.
Hope you have a great Holiday
I think I’d definitely get them one of these if you can afford it. There’s cute unicorns and stuff on the website and the marketing with the names and backstories of the animals, the colourful packaging and the pre-portioned yarn takes all thinking out of it so they can concentrate on just the learning. They ARE horribly expensive though. Maybe you could make your own kit by finding a cute pattern online and giving them the yarn they need and you yourself are the tutorial?!
I'd get you a matching one with them to teach them, and you do them all together! That way you can teach them the basics while also doing a cute animal!
They should definitely sponsor you for this. You absolutely sold me. Too bad you don’t have the kits available through your website. ❤🎉
The green vest with the collar is so cute
Just want to say how much you and your channel have inspired me to take up crochet and honestly the past few months have been amazing thank you so much 💕💕💕💕👍
To expensive if you already know how to , but probably a good gift for loved one who wants to learn
i loved using the woobles! as many others have said, it was my gateway into the world of crocheting. it definitely made learning how to crochet super, super easy, but i would agree that they only really make sense for a true beginner!
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You did a fantastic job of crocheting these cute little things. I would enjoy making them for my grandchildren, and then playing with them with the kids. You are such a fun person Jenna. I love your crochet videos.
If Benson continues to drink like that,take him to the vet.He could be developing diabetes. Don't worry if it's just an occasional event... but if it becomes a frequent one, he needs to be checked. Just a heads up.
I just finished the Fred the dinosaur kit today and did Pierre the Penguin a few days ago. So addictive!!
So freakin cute, never saw/heard of Woobles before. I loved your expression of delight as you completed each hat. Love the pilot!
Merry Christmas, Jenna! Can't wait for all your awesome projects and videos in 2024 ❤🎉❤
I personally loved using the woobles to learn. I used the chick pattern as my first time ever crocheting and it took me about nine hours but it turned out great!! It is a bit pricey but the video tutorials were amazing, especially since I'm left-handed, and I 100% have that kit to thank for learning the basics. I haven't bought any since and probably never will because I'm more of an intermediate crochet artist now but I think these kits are amazing for beginners in my experience
I tried learning to crochet before with free tutorials and it really is just incredibly hard to explain the basics via video. Instagram shoved woobles down my throat for months and I finally caved and got some. By the third kit I was just reading the pattern. I did buy a few more cause I liked the specific pattern but it’s definitely NOT worth it if you already crochet unless you love a pattern. If you dont know where to start just buy one or two beginner ones and maybe one with a cluster stitch (like the llama or santa) and you’ll be off to the races.
one of the rare expensive, heavily marketed items that’s actually completely worth it for the audience they say they’re for.
I so happy I can finally crochet and it’s all thanks to them. The best crochet tutorials for your money by far.
Super cute, so expensive and I still can’t crochet. Guess I’m a knitter for life!
I love how much work u put into ur vids and pieces! its so fun and i don't think i've ever missed a vid. I have made so many pieces cuz of u and im so grateful ur here. u helped me so much in 2023 and i hope u never delete ur acct. ty for everything and i hope 2024 only brings the best for u!
Nice bouquet of roses 😉💕
I love the wobbles they are so cute
How adorable! Nice work!
I learned how to crochet with woobles!
I love wobbles! I made like every single one for my daughter when I was pregnant and I used the pattern to make giant Fred the dinosaurs in spiderman colors for all four of my nephews for Christmas. I also made a giant Billy for my niece.
Oh I say it almost every time but I get such a kick out of you! You always make me smile and giggle.❤
Jack is so adorable I’m sure he loves you heart and soul . ❤
Jenna, is there anything you cannot do with yarn?
I love how you are always keeping it real. You have a great personality and your perseverance is amazing. Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy healthy new year from an old grandma in Ohio.
I love how they started it for you because they know that no beginner can figure out a magic ring
I am definitely going to have to buy that for my grandkids, I have six grandkids they’re going to love it❤ a few years ago I taught two of my grandkids how to crochet,I think they’ll really dig this. The two older ones probably not the two youngest ones, they’ll probably end up playing with them 😃 cool Christmas gifts for kids though. I love that.❤
I’m not a beginner but I do love the cuteness of Woobles and have made a decent amount myself. I wish they would sell the patterns on their own so I could use yarn I already have rather than buy full kits, but the yarn they offer is a nice change from regular yarn sometimes! I do wish these had existed back when I learned how to crochet - I learned using one of those kits from the book store, and it was NOT easy 😅
I have a lot of the pattern PDFs if you're interested!!
They have a woobles book.
@@kellyle91 They do, which is great but it doesn’t include the patterns they currently sell on their website
@@sisabell I know it sucks. It's at least something maybe they will make more books. I looked through it at my local library it was cute
I’m so glad to see a current video from you. 😃I was getting worried because I could only find the older ones. I love watching your videos, Jenna you really are uplifting and just make my day you make me smile every time I watch your videos, you’re such an inspiration to me. I just ordered some knitting needles and a beginners book on knitting because you rock girl.❤ sewing also, I’m breaking out the sewing machines😉
The bee is almost as adorable as your little pup!
But I need to know about the cute pegboard on the wall behind you, it looks super helpful!
In my opinion, the woobles is SO easy to learn from because they have videos and everything you need. They have easy videos that start off slow for the basics and speed up faster so you can get better at doing crochet. It’s really easy to pick up and the final result turns out soo cute!! 100/10 recommend.
Jenna, that has to be the most adorable and cute video containing crochet ever.
Your so pretty Jenna and i love your content :) You make me very happy and inspired :))))
Cornelius and Jack turned out so cute
we love so much! merry xmas!!!❤
I just made my first wooble a few days ago. It was a rainbow narwhal. Adorable and so fun.
My 10 year old niece wanted crochet stuff for Xmas. I got her the bee and the narwhal. I also got the narwhal for me as well. She wanted to learn how and I thought I would give it a go. Sewing is my crafty skill.
I love your filet blanket!
Jenna your Kitchen looks extremely pretty pretty and clean and your puppy is too too cute and I really loves puppies so so much🥺🥺💖💖
Well done Jenna...I am new to crochet and have done a couple of basic blankets ....love the arimigumi ... I have already started something for my grandaughtet and im not happy with my tension, so I think you have givern great advise....start with one see how you go.❤
Happy Holidays x
If anyone is curious how to buy yarn that's just like the yarn in the wobbles it's called t-shirt yarn
This company now has a book of their designs! just recently ran across it on Amazon!
I have seen the woobles so i am excited for you to try they to see if they are worth so that i can buy them
I'm too clumsy to crochet, so I had no idea about this kit but wow these things are cute!
Yesssss….I’ve been waiting for a new videooo😂
I do NOT know how to crochet, and I'm getting a Woobles for the holiday, since it's basically designed for ignoramouses like me who need 1000 videos and handholding. It's definitely worth it for me, if I can actually learn this time, as books never really worked for me. The perfect yarn for beginners will be huge, I think--fuzzy yarns make it so hard for me to see where I'm supposed to jab the hook in, or to see individual stitches to count.
I watched a few videos from the wobbles UA-cam page and they are really great people and they did a lot of trial and error to get those magic rings worked in on a large scale!
Also, when somebody is a beginner and you have a lot of little projects, I feel like that’s better and you get satisfaction very quickly and a gift that will last longer than a day! lol
Ah! That's what the Woobles are. I've seen them come in where I work and have wondered what they were. Cool stuff!
Jenna is my favorite UA-camr
I just watched the woobles UA-cam videos on how to crochet different stitches. Super easy and free.
I just did a woobles kit. I needed to space out and finish a project. It took me a total of 2 hours…. Buttttt with 4 hours of watching Christmas movies. 😂😂😂 I did the phoenix that I bought a year ago. I have done around 7 of them. And my husband just bought me TONS more for Christmas. I think. I saw a huge woobles box in the garage! 😂😂😂
I would cry with joy if someone gave me that whole set! Also, the green vest with pink trim is everything. 😍 Merry Christmas Jenna! ☃️🎄🧶❤️💚
Honestly, I would not recommend Woobles for a true beginner. Novice, maybe, but I say that explicitly because NO beginner should be doing amigurumi if they want a shot at doing it forever. Some love it and do stick with it, but the patience required is.... immense. I will ALWAYS recommend the trusty winter hat, pot holder, scarf or granny square project for a true beginner. Something that may not require multiple colour switching, tiny or few stitches, or sewing in pieces. If you can't do it well on a toy like Woobles offers, you'll be SO disheartened and you won't be as inclined to do it again.
That said, the benefit to Woobles is that you get EVERTHING you need. That much is nice, but not really worth it for the prices tbh...
I started with a Pierre the Penguin one and it was immediately very clear that I had a talent for crocheting. Within 24 hours I made 3 stuffed animals and 2 shirts. To be fair I was immobile because I had just broken my ankle. But ever since then i’ve been addicted to crocheting. I actually have turned part of my room into a yarn/craft room 😂
I learned how to crochet using the woobles kits! I've made the narwhal and fox!
Honestly I love these kits. They are expensive so probably not the best to learn on a budget, but I had tried other ones before and just never could get the hang of what to do for certain stitches. Like the magic loop was impossible to me. And the yarn is super nice, since it doesn't pull apart at all.
An interesting video concept would be all of your handmade pants and if you actually wear them. I remember that first videos of yours that I saw were the ones where you made some funky pants. So that is how I still remember you in my head. But I never see you wear them. Oh and I remember you used to say a "dandy" greeting which I really liked :) I am just a sentimental person :D
Love The video , your video brighten my day❤❤❤
ohhh i love Cornelius but goodness JACK is a cutie. i didnt realise he had arms to begin with. thankyou for ding woobles i have been wondering about those and if they really are beginner friendly. and a decent review of the price comparison. ..
i have a ton of yarn and am not a newbie but i still love to see little novelties like this and challenge myself to make small cute stuff.
I bought the penguin kit after looking at them on Amazon and Instagram for months
I am crochet challenged even after trying watching UA-cam
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Perfect way to end my day!
I got a set of 4 kits as a birthday present. I’ve done the penguin and the dinosaur. I’m a beginner at crochet and I think the kits are worth the price based on the amazing video tutorials. I’ll watch tricky parts over and over until I get it right. If I were to go take a class there would be the fee for the class and I wouldn’t have that opportunity to repeat parts that were difficult.
Jenna is amazing!!!
I have the same bath bomb and it’s soo cuteee!
that was so cuuuute 🥺
Jenna: *actively ignores instructions*
Also Jenna: Is that right?
I had to comment to applaud you for making this entertaining video.
That Bee is so dang cute
I learned how to crochet with some of their kits! I chose the dino and the lion v cute.
Like your woobles on this video happy hoildays
Ive known how to crochet for almost 20 years now. But I do think the kits are cute. I'm thinking about getting my neice a kit if she ever wants me to teach her because I'm not a great teacher and would love to share the joy of yarn addiction with her.
The yarn alone is great for beginners since you dont have to worry about the yarn splitting but you can buy their brand of yarn separately or a similar style for cheaper elsewhere.
Can you make a video of us sending you like granny squares and you make a blanket out of them ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! When I’m stressed I can just simply watch one of your video and I can just have a good laugh 😅😊❤
PS. can you make a KOALA! PSS. what is your favorite type of animal?
I got a woobles kits with NO idea of how to crochet, never picked up a hook, never touched yarn. And now I'm truly a crochet addict. I can attest that the kits are great for beginners. Probably not worth it when you already know how to crochet except for maybe some of their collabs (I got a few of the BT21 characters they did and love them).
You can buy their yarn separately. It's not my fav look for amigurimis but their yarn is easy to work with and great for beginners too. I was seriously fooled into thinking all yarn will be easy and when I got normal yarn after to make a hat I was like why does this keep splitting! But I've learned how to handle normal yarn now too. :)
Yay a new video!
Loving the content 😎
My sister wanted to learn and I'm not a very good teacher, so I might get her one of the bee kits since she loves bees.
i have had a fred the dinosaur on my desk OPENED for over 3 months ....dreading begining her! OMGOSH when you pulled yours out and it was STARTE I PULLED MINE OUT...and magic circle was STARTED~! I didn't know........i'm I'm just wow...see ya later whilst I learn to CROCHET!
Benson chugging the water was the most relatable moment of this video 😂 my dog does the same and we have to gently remind her that it’ll be there and she doesn’t have to drink it all at once. Maybe it’s a rescue thing?? Def going to imagine the timer ever time she does it now lol
Cute thumbnail picture! 💕 These are nice actually. To me, the price is reasonable.
In Agreement Jenna, the whole kit is expensive and would anyone get it finished.. They are so cute though.. i can see my gdaughters loving them but i did try to teach them to knit ... Yes that didn't end well.
Love your videos Jenna
I would love if someone got me a Woobles bundle! I've been thinking about them for a year now!
I also think you need to make more Wooble animals so that you can have an little village.
I learned to crochet doing a Wooble. I have a rainbow Bjorn the Narwhal and he proudly sits at my desk. I have the small chick, small penguin and bee to make. I watched the videos and found them super helpful. I too love the yarn they use. The put out an advent calendar but that was just way too many dineros for my taste. Your Lush advent is the bomb. Ha. See what I did there. 😊 Always love your content and seeing Jack and Benson or in this case hearing Benson. Hope you have a great holiday.
I love your videos. Thank you.
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