Hi Kathleen 🌼 It took a lot of effort on my part not to be too graphic in my description of that round piece 🤣🤣 But, I still like how the impkin turned out.
So happy i found this video. I'm working on my first Standing Impkin (ive made many sitting) and I was a bit thrown back with the "belly" haha I came to the internet to see if I was the only one thinking it was a little strange in the positioning haha glad I am not the only one. I may make mine pants as well.
It's great hearing the different views of the book. I am intrigued. Cindy is certainly hilarious to listen to. I also just recently joined her channel and enjoy her tremendously.
Hi Cassandra! I enjoy so much when you talk about a designer and or a book! This was no exception, even if impkins are really not something on my list! Concerning the slst, ch 1, I dont do those patterns anymore, or do as you ( and others!) did, just work in the round. I think, except if you have colors changing in your piece that needs to be very regular, strait (and not inclined..) there is absolutely no obligation to do that. I always thought I was the only one who was having wrong stitch count with those slst ch1 !!!!!😆 Also I agree with you too, its so fun to discover new youtubers that we love and enjoy, and The rumimillcrochet is certainly one of my new favorite! She's funny, but not only. She has great content she's smart, talented, can have a wide range of subjects, and can be serious too., etc. Everythig I love about a channel! Talking of new channel, go check this one out, this lady did a Fun game with her Impkins book! ( And wish that she continue to make more videos on her crochet amigurumis after those 2 videos!) On UA-cam, Kari Kontoleon channel, Videos titles: "Roll for Impkins no.1" and "Roll for Impkins, no.2"
Hello Chantale! As always I enjoy reading your comment 💕 Yes, the impkins are not everyone's taste, and not the favourite thing I have ever made. But they are very cute. I went to watch those videos you mentioned, and it was fun to watch. I hope she makes more videos, I really enjoyed it.
That's so lovely. Love his shorts. I saw Julie's video and it's good to have both your opinions. I agree about chaining up. And, yes, we must have books!! ❤
Hi Cassandra 😊 The impkin book is incredible but I am not allowed to make anything from it until next year (plans being made) your impkin is so super adorable 🥰 I love the pants you made for it 😍 maybe you should write patterns for their clothes ❤
SO with you on the ‘sl stitch, ch1’ thing! Drives me crazy 😅 High-five fellow continuous rounder! 🙏😄 I can’t get over the cuteness, Cassandra 💕🫠 He is flipping adorable. Those pants 🥰!! Far out, a 6 stitch neck is miniscule 😳 I was wondering how his head was able to stay upright 😂 Great thinking using dowl 👏 That positioning of the circular join for the legs is so odd. The same joining technique is used in the ‘Dress-up Amigurumi’ book I have been using, but the joining circle is definitely not positioned like that on those characters. Perhaps it’s the size… but no that shouldn’t matter… 🤔 sorry, just thinking/typing out loud here 😂… Bravo to your son for walking past when he did 👏 the pants are actually my favourite part ❤ Wonderful catch up, as always 🙌🧡 So excited for #fallinlove reveals and of course #notsoscaryhalloween 🥳! BEYOND excited for your pattern/tutorial 😁🙃😁! Xx
Always enjoy your comments, Lee! I am very pleased with those little pants 🤩 I am working on one of those dress-up amigurumi patterns as we speak, but I'm so traumatized by that round connection from the impkin, that I've left it out completely on this one, and adapted connecting the legs without it 🤣🤣 But yeah, the placement is on a very different place on the impkin 😳🙈 I am soooo excited for our #notsoscaryhalloween to kick off. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with 🎃👻🥳🥳🥳
I like both slip stitch, chain 1 and continuous round. I find that the continuous round can look a bit 'uneven' in the front on smaller makes (the single crochets are off set) which is why I like the slip stitch, chain 1 method. Both have their pros and cons and I do use both.
Oh my goodness, your little Impkin is soo cute! I definitely agree about the body. For something that looks so simple, I feel like it is really over complicated to make. 🤷🏼♀️ The end result is adorbs and worth it though lol I know I'll make more, but I think I'm just going to connect the legs and see what happens. I think the face is cute, but I kinda just want it to be straight forward no weird shaping and just let the accessories shine. I do love those pants and I definitely will be stealing your idea for future! That yarn is on the list of wants too, I just love the colors, and I look forward to seeing your projects with it! 🤗🥰
Thanks, Julie 🌼 I am definitely going ti be modifying the body pattern to a simpler version, because I really like the impkins, and the idea of having tons of accessories to change them up. I would definitely love to see how you change up the body.
@@craftablyeverafterI sure can't imagine making a ton of the body provided in the book that's for sure and my girls want me to make them all of the ninja turtles based on the parts from the book. So I definitely will be having to figure something out soon. Kids, shew 🤦🏼♀️ I'm glad they like my crochet, but we will see how many they actually get 😂
I just purchased this book but have yet to make anything from it. I think this was a lovely review. It felt honest but fair. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Thank you 🌸 The book is fantastic, regardless of my feelings on the body parts 😅 I will rework the body next time, but the accessories and add-ons are fabulous, and I can't wait to try different versions.
Oh my gosh! Love that Impkin! I’m not Impkin-ready, but they are super cute. I’ve used chopsticks and straws in some of my amigirumi that I am keeping to stop the wobbly head syndrome.
Thanks Kelley 🌼 This is certainly projects you have to be in right mood/mindset for. Super cute, but fiddly. Chopsticks are actually also a great idea for super skinny necks.
Love your Impkins. I also found Cindy's channel and she's great. Not only funny but very talented in crochet. The only complaint I have (not really a complaint) is that I bought 3 books after I watched one of her videos. Now I guess I need the Impkin one. Good grief!!! Getting ready to start another Queen Elizabeth doll for a friend of mine. Thanks and have a good week!
Hi Cassandra. Your Impkin is just the cutest little fellow. I love the Mushroom hat. I agree, that thing under his pants.....🤣🤣🤣 I have never seen that book. I'm hoping to have my #FALLINLOVE project done this weekend. Wish me luck!! Btw, I can't wait to see your new tutorial. So intriguing! Have a great weekend.😀
Hi Cassandra! Just rewatched. Have now made an Impkin and refused to make The-Part-That-Shan't-Be-Named. I saw what the row count was supposed to be and made increases in the front to fill out the belly. Crocheting should not bring up memories of health class. I did torture myself, because it seemed a good idea, and used this beautiful bulky yarn that looks mushroom-ish but used a 3.5mm hook. Yes I did. And I have a very tight tension. It is still waiting for the top of its head to be done from over a month ago. Your pants solution is really cute -- if you don't mention the .... you know .... no one is the wiser. (Except for us)
😅😅 I must say that after this video, I've not touched the Impkin book again. They are not definitely not on my 'favourite' list of makes 😜 I still love the idea of the patterns, just not making them...
@craftablyeverafter too true! I have her other two books, and more that I want to make projects from. Will give another try with another yarn. I don't like the mushroom trend personally, was making it for a friend. I like the monstery and mythical ones.
I love your little guy Cassandra, but I think it might be a little advanced for me. I do love the hat on the cover that’s wiggly. I’m going to look at the other channels you mentioned too. I always enjoy your channel, and look forward to seeing you on your next video. 😁🧶
For something this easy, it probably doesn't matter as much doing the pattern exactly as Megan wrote it (i.e. slst, ch 1). She does explain both why she does the patterns that way and how exactly to do her stitches in her Crafty Intentions You Tube channel. Those really helped me both understand why (I also just worked in the round for my first Impkin). I would think for her mythical beasts patterns, the shaping would be far more important. But, of course, it's up to the stitcher what they want to do. I do recommend her videos though, for the explanations of her special stitches.
Hello Carol 🌸 I will for sure have a look at her youtube channel, as I will definitely be making more impkins 😊 I am still not a fan of the sl.st l, ch 1 join, so will probably continue skipping that part. But I certainly agree that on a bigger project like the mythical creatures patterns it would have an impact on the shaping.
Thank you for sharing this information and saving me some frustration as a newbie. I still want to purchase the book but I'll just have to get more practice in before I tackle one of the projects.
I'm a new crocheter and was absolutely certain I'd done it wrong when it looked like he had a weird crotch added that was the "belly". I'm glad for the validation from a more experienced person!
Can't wait to finish the video - must gush over your Impkin! Good call on negating the slip stitch / chain 1 in favor of spiraling. You have excellent artistic instincts! Okay, time to finish the video 😂💗
I had the same feeling about the round piece when I was making my Impkin. I ended up adjusting the pattern to take that part out. Thanks for the giggle 😂 By the way, your Impkin turned out so cute!
Guys are adorable I too purchased the book and just browsing through it I knew this was a headache in the making, but never the less I just love them. I will give it try someday. Can you share what size eyes you used because I searched through the book and only found where to purchase the eyes but no size. I love you channel I ❤ your work and I'm always waiting for a video from you. Thanks for sharing your craft and your skills with us.
Thank you for the lovely comment 🌷 I definitely have to be in the right mood for the impkin patterns, as they do take some effort. But worth it in the end. I used 10mm eyes with the sport weight yarn. So for a worsted I would probably go in the region of 16-18mm.
You are hilarious about the "so call" belly button! And I agree with your son. Instead of modifying the pattern, how about just trying to see if you can bring it up a couple of rows. Just an idea. But I love the pants! And the one strap! Looking at the cover, I notice they don't have any clothes. Maybe make a dress for the little smurf girl??? Great video!
The impkins book has such great ideas and modification, but that belly patch is a little weird. I think next time I'll just leave ot out altogether 😅 But a dress for a little smurf girl would be so cute 💕
Hi my darling, I have just watched your video & I am feeling the same about the belly part. My Impkin looked very male 😂 and also thought about making him some trousers. I think mine was even worse as a used colour changing yarn & the belly part is in grey on a purple belly. Xxx
Your impkin turned out adorable! I love the pants. Thank you for your review of this book. Although the patterns are cute, I don't think I would enjoy making them because I am not that good at figuring out "weird" things in patterns. I'm fairly new at making amigururmies so the patterns have to be pretty straight forward for me. As always, thanks for sharing. And I am definitely going to do something for your "not so scary" CAL.
Hi Vicki 🌸 I was surprised that the patterns are written so much more complicated than it needed to be. I do love how the impkin looked in the end, but it's for sure not a "relaxing" make. Super excited to have you join the #notsoscaryhalloween cal, it's going to be fun!
I absolutely love your little guy!! That hat and pants!! 😍😍😍And I agree….that belly….why??? I don’t think the ones that sit do it. Only the ones that stand. Thank you sooooo much again for the shout out. I have yet to figure out how to do the mention thing for my videos. If I knew, I’d have tagged you. Lol🤦🏻♀️😂 Have a wonderful weekend!! 💗
That belly and it's weird placement haunts me 🤣 But I love the book and will for sure make more. I'm very glad that are making videos, and sharing the fun side of crochet. Oooo, and on a completely different note (as a fellow Moriah Elizabeth fan), I saw yesterday that she is releasing squishy ghost today, and then I thought of the video you made showing all your ME merch 😅😅
Lol I agree about the "codpiece ".. disliked it and was trying to figure out a way to work around it. The pants works great and my little guy will be wearing pants after tonight. Really like the book
I agree about the belly piece and am trying to figure out how to get the placement right. I’m following the instructions and I keep getting the belly piece on the back side Any suggestions would be appreciated
That belly piece haunts me 😅😅 Julie (ksmomcrochets) has a great tutorial on her channel for a similar body to the impkin, but without the belly. She made a doll body, but that can fit the impkin accessories. It will definitely give you an idea of how to avoid that belly patch altogether 💕
I recently got this book and am working on my first body. I kind of started out of order and made the Cthulu tenticles first because I wanted to see what they are like. I'm now currently at the part where I have made my 2 legs, joined them and I also find the little round belly piece wierd. Also because I just flipped to the legs (aka body style 2) I wanted and started crochetting it suddenly starts talking about a belly piece and I was really confused...especially with a book like this that is not meant to be sequential it would be great if they had a small reference (see page x for belly piece if you haven't made it yet). Spent way to much time trying to figure out what was going on, finally realized it was from 3 pages before.
Hello 💕 My friend Julie (her youtube channel is @ksmomcrochets) has a tutorial on her channel for a doll, with very similar proportions to the impkin. And all the accessories of the impkin fits on that body 😊
I’m currently working with this pattern - mine also has a little “hoo-ha” in a rather compromising place…. Beyond that- I REALLY WISH there was a video to help explain how to create the mushroom hat - it’s been 3 days, and I still haven’t been able to figure it out…
Thank you 🌸 The pants are very easy to make. I made a chain long enough to go around the body, then connected with a slip stitch to make a ring. Then I just crocheted several rounds of single crochet, long enough the reach the point where the legs start. I then divide in the middle to have 2 even sides for leg pant, and crochet a further 2 round on each side to shape pant legs. I will also explain in a next video 😊
@@craftablyeverafter my rounds in the first one did not come out right so the decreases for the nose had it looking over his shoulder! I’m using Caron little crafties but it’s crummy yarn! I’m sure better yarn would help! LOL!
Awesome little doll, Happy you have fallen for a new yarn. I especially enjoyed working with scheepjes Soft Fun. So many of you have gotten that book, but I am still not keen on it. I guess I am the odd one out😂🧶 Hurray for another crochet podcaster, right! Have a lovely weekend my friend❤🧶
The Scheepjes stone washed is a great yarn! I will for sure use it again. I completely get that the Impkin patterns are not everyone's taste. But I love the look of the books. I probably won't ever make anything from the first book (the one with the dragons etc), but I like having the books 😜
Hello Girls! Caroline, You are not the only one: even if I surely can see the quality of this book, and the potential cuteness that a lot of people will have looking at those little creatures, this is just NOT my type of style! But, that doesn't mean am not curious about what everybody make of it and have to say about it!!!😉
Thank you 🌸 I haven't quite made another one from the book yet, but instead of using the round belly piece, I'll probably just connect the legs by chaining 2 in-between them. My friend Julie (@ksmomcrochets) designed a doll pattern similar to the impkin body size, where the legs are connected without any additional crochet piece. I used that to make a 2nd impkin and it worked beautifully (and all the impkin accessories fit onto it really well).
Your impkin is adorable! I burst out laughing at your description of the round piece! My imagination took off,🫣 🤣🤣
Hi Kathleen 🌼 It took a lot of effort on my part not to be too graphic in my description of that round piece 🤣🤣 But, I still like how the impkin turned out.
So happy i found this video. I'm working on my first Standing Impkin (ive made many sitting) and I was a bit thrown back with the "belly" haha I came to the internet to see if I was the only one thinking it was a little strange in the positioning haha glad I am not the only one. I may make mine pants as well.
You are definitely not alone 😅😅 That belly piece is just weird 😅
It's great hearing the different views of the book. I am intrigued. Cindy is certainly hilarious to listen to. I also just recently joined her channel and enjoy her tremendously.
Hello Sigal 🌷 The book is very interesting, a very unique idea.
I'm enjoying finding fun new youtubers!
That impkin is sooo cute. And I would love to see a crocheted smurf cat 💖 I love honest reviews 💖
Thanks, Gail 🌷 This book was a bit more challenging than most ami books, but fantastic nonetheless. I think I will almost certainly make more impkins.
Hi Cassandra! I enjoy so much when you talk about a designer and or a book! This was no exception, even if impkins are really not something on my list! Concerning the slst, ch 1, I dont do those patterns anymore, or do as you ( and others!) did, just work in the round. I think, except if you have colors changing in your piece that needs to be very regular, strait (and not inclined..) there is absolutely no obligation to do that. I always thought I was the only one who was having wrong stitch count with those slst ch1 !!!!!😆 Also I agree with you too, its so fun to discover new youtubers that we love and enjoy, and The rumimillcrochet is certainly one of my new favorite! She's funny, but not only. She has great content she's smart, talented, can have a wide range of subjects, and can be serious too., etc. Everythig I love about a channel!
Talking of new channel, go check this one out, this lady did a Fun game with her Impkins book! ( And wish that she continue to make more videos on her crochet amigurumis after those 2 videos!)
On UA-cam, Kari Kontoleon channel, Videos titles: "Roll for Impkins no.1" and "Roll for Impkins, no.2"
Hello Chantale! As always I enjoy reading your comment 💕 Yes, the impkins are not everyone's taste, and not the favourite thing I have ever made. But they are very cute.
I went to watch those videos you mentioned, and it was fun to watch. I hope she makes more videos, I really enjoyed it.
I really love the Crochet Implies book! I plan to make a lot of them!
That's so lovely. Love his shorts. I saw Julie's video and it's good to have both your opinions. I agree about chaining up. And, yes, we must have books!! ❤
I'm pretty pleased with how his little shorts turned out 😊 My book wish-list is like the 'never ending story' at this stage 🤣
Another amazing make!! He is adorable!! Another book has been added to my list...cause I enjoy the challenge. Thank you for sharing!! 💖
Thank you 🌷 I do think this book should be in every amigurumi maker's library 😊
Hi Cassandra 😊 The impkin book is incredible but I am not allowed to make anything from it until next year (plans being made) your impkin is so super adorable 🥰 I love the pants you made for it 😍 maybe you should write patterns for their clothes ❤
Thanks, Sam 🌷 If I had more time, I'd actually enjoy writing more patterns. But...you know how it goes. Life 😜
The pants are brilliant and look so cute!
I feel just like you. I want all the books in my life.
Thanks! And a big YES to having all the books 😅
SO with you on the ‘sl stitch, ch1’ thing! Drives me crazy 😅
High-five fellow continuous rounder! 🙏😄
I can’t get over the cuteness, Cassandra 💕🫠 He is flipping adorable. Those pants 🥰!!
Far out, a 6 stitch neck is miniscule 😳
I was wondering how his head was able to stay upright 😂 Great thinking using dowl 👏
That positioning of the circular join for the legs is so odd. The same joining technique is used in the ‘Dress-up Amigurumi’ book I have been using, but the joining circle is definitely not positioned like that on those characters. Perhaps it’s the size… but no that shouldn’t matter… 🤔 sorry, just thinking/typing out loud here 😂…
Bravo to your son for walking past when he did 👏 the pants are actually my favourite part ❤
Wonderful catch up, as always 🙌🧡 So excited for #fallinlove reveals and of course #notsoscaryhalloween 🥳!
BEYOND excited for your pattern/tutorial 😁🙃😁! Xx
Always enjoy your comments, Lee! I am very pleased with those little pants 🤩
I am working on one of those dress-up amigurumi patterns as we speak, but I'm so traumatized by that round connection from the impkin, that I've left it out completely on this one, and adapted connecting the legs without it 🤣🤣 But yeah, the placement is on a very different place on the impkin 😳🙈
I am soooo excited for our #notsoscaryhalloween to kick off. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with 🎃👻🥳🥳🥳
I like both slip stitch, chain 1 and continuous round. I find that the continuous round can look a bit 'uneven' in the front on smaller makes (the single crochets are off set) which is why I like the slip stitch, chain 1 method. Both have their pros and cons and I do use both.
Oh my goodness, your little Impkin is soo cute! I definitely agree about the body. For something that looks so simple, I feel like it is really over complicated to make. 🤷🏼♀️ The end result is adorbs and worth it though lol I know I'll make more, but I think I'm just going to connect the legs and see what happens. I think the face is cute, but I kinda just want it to be straight forward no weird shaping and just let the accessories shine. I do love those pants and I definitely will be stealing your idea for future! That yarn is on the list of wants too, I just love the colors, and I look forward to seeing your projects with it! 🤗🥰
Thanks, Julie 🌼 I am definitely going ti be modifying the body pattern to a simpler version, because I really like the impkins, and the idea of having tons of accessories to change them up.
I would definitely love to see how you change up the body.
@@craftablyeverafterI sure can't imagine making a ton of the body provided in the book that's for sure and my girls want me to make them all of the ninja turtles based on the parts from the book. So I definitely will be having to figure something out soon. Kids, shew 🤦🏼♀️ I'm glad they like my crochet, but we will see how many they actually get 😂
Your little imprint is so cute in his little pants. Thank you for an honest review of the book 🧶❤️
Thank you 🌸 It is for sure a must have book, even with the bits that annoy me 💕
Cassandra, he is Adorable!! Thank you for this wonderful complete review.! I am getting this book👍
This book is lovely, and you will not regret buying it 🌼
Where have I been?? This is the first time I've seen these adorable impkins! Oh no, another book I MUST get😂😂😂
My book wish-list is literally never ending 😅📚
Love this. They make me smile. Thank you.
Thank you 🤗
Oh, Impkins is available from our library system! I'm requesting it!
I think you'll definitely enjoy this book!
I just purchased this book but have yet to make anything from it. I think this was a lovely review. It felt honest but fair. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Thank you 🌸 The book is fantastic, regardless of my feelings on the body parts 😅 I will rework the body next time, but the accessories and add-ons are fabulous, and I can't wait to try different versions.
Oh my gosh! Love that Impkin! I’m not Impkin-ready, but they are super cute.
I’ve used chopsticks and straws in some of my amigirumi that I am keeping to stop the wobbly head syndrome.
Thanks Kelley 🌼 This is certainly projects you have to be in right mood/mindset for. Super cute, but fiddly.
Chopsticks are actually also a great idea for super skinny necks.
Your impkin is super cute. I agree on the belly piece - it looks darn weird.
Thank you 💕 I am for sure not making that belly piece ever again 😅
Love your Impkins. I also found Cindy's channel and she's great. Not only funny but very talented in crochet. The only complaint I have (not really a complaint) is that I bought 3 books after I watched one of her videos. Now I guess I need the Impkin one. Good grief!!! Getting ready to start another Queen Elizabeth doll for a friend of mine. Thanks and have a good week!
Hello Arlyce 🌸 My book wish-list is a never-ending list 😅 Everytime I watch someone's video, I NEED another book that was shown or spoken about!
Hi Cassandra! Always enjoy hanging out with you. ❤ Your impkin is adorable and the pants look perfect. 🙂 I would have covered up the "bump" too. lol
Thanks Bonnie 🤗 Super cute projects in the book, but for sure I will have to rework that weird bump on future impkins 😅
Love it I especially love the pants the book is on my list
Hi Shaundell 🌼 This is a great book, and you will for sure enjoy it.
Hi Cassandra. Your Impkin is just the cutest little fellow. I love the Mushroom hat. I agree, that thing under his pants.....🤣🤣🤣 I have never seen that book. I'm hoping to have my #FALLINLOVE project done this weekend. Wish me luck!! Btw, I can't wait to see your new tutorial. So intriguing! Have a great weekend.😀
Hello 💕 I'll be modifying the body shape on the next one so it doesn't annoy me as much 😜
Can't wait to see your #fallinlove project!
@@craftablyeverafter I sent you an email with a photo, yesterday afternoon. Did you get it? 🙂🍁
@@maryrosemitchell2528 hello 🌷 yes, I have your email, and your project is FABULOUS!
@@craftablyeverafterThank you!😊
Hi Cassandra! Just rewatched. Have now made an Impkin and refused to make The-Part-That-Shan't-Be-Named. I saw what the row count was supposed to be and made increases in the front to fill out the belly. Crocheting should not bring up memories of health class.
I did torture myself, because it seemed a good idea, and used this beautiful bulky yarn that looks mushroom-ish but used a 3.5mm hook. Yes I did. And I have a very tight tension. It is still waiting for the top of its head to be done from over a month ago.
Your pants solution is really cute -- if you don't mention the .... you know .... no one is the wiser. (Except for us)
😅😅 I must say that after this video, I've not touched the Impkin book again. They are not definitely not on my 'favourite' list of makes 😜 I still love the idea of the patterns, just not making them...
@craftablyeverafter too true! I have her other two books, and more that I want to make projects from. Will give another try with another yarn. I don't like the mushroom trend personally, was making it for a friend. I like the monstery and mythical ones.
I love your little guy Cassandra, but I think it might be a little advanced for me. I do love the hat on the cover that’s wiggly. I’m going to look at the other channels you mentioned too. I always enjoy your channel, and look forward to seeing you on your next video. 😁🧶
Thank you, Mary 💕 Although the impkin pattern is a little tricky, with some patience you will surely be able to do them 😁
For something this easy, it probably doesn't matter as much doing the pattern exactly as Megan wrote it (i.e. slst, ch 1). She does explain both why she does the patterns that way and how exactly to do her stitches in her Crafty Intentions You Tube channel. Those really helped me both understand why (I also just worked in the round for my first Impkin). I would think for her mythical beasts patterns, the shaping would be far more important. But, of course, it's up to the stitcher what they want to do. I do recommend her videos though, for the explanations of her special stitches.
Hello Carol 🌸 I will for sure have a look at her youtube channel, as I will definitely be making more impkins 😊 I am still not a fan of the sl.st l, ch 1 join, so will probably continue skipping that part. But I certainly agree that on a bigger project like the mythical creatures patterns it would have an impact on the shaping.
Thank you for sharing this information and saving me some frustration as a newbie. I still want to purchase the book but I'll just have to get more practice in before I tackle one of the projects.
It's a great book for anyone's amigurumi library, but a little more challenging than I expected 😊
I love the pants too!!!
Thank you ❤️
I'm a new crocheter and was absolutely certain I'd done it wrong when it looked like he had a weird crotch added that was the "belly". I'm glad for the validation from a more experienced person!
That weird little belly piece 😅😅 O my word, I'm definitely leaving it off in future impkin makes 😁
Your Impkins is so cute! Thanks for the review!
Thank you 🌸 A fantastic book (even with the belly piece that annoys me 😅)
@@craftablyeverafter 😆
Can't wait to finish the video - must gush over your Impkin! Good call on negating the slip stitch / chain 1 in favor of spiraling. You have excellent artistic instincts! Okay, time to finish the video 😂💗
I really enjoy your mid-video comments 😅 The impkins are super cute, but not something I can make while watching netflix/youtube.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this book, I have been thinking of getting it.
If you get it, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it 😊
I had the same feeling about the round piece when I was making my Impkin. I ended up adjusting the pattern to take that part out. Thanks for the giggle 😂 By the way, your Impkin turned out so cute!
I will make more impkins, bit that round bit is not making it onto my toys again 😅
So cuuute! (Where have I been? First time seeing & hearing about em.)
What??! I can't believe it. This book is so lovely, I'm sure you'll see it pop up all over the place 💕
Guys are adorable I too purchased the book and just browsing through it I knew this was a headache in the making, but never the less I just love them. I will give it try someday. Can you share what size eyes you used because I searched through the book and only found where to purchase the eyes but no size. I love you channel I ❤ your work and I'm always waiting for a video from you. Thanks for sharing your craft and your skills with us.
Thank you for the lovely comment 🌷 I definitely have to be in the right mood for the impkin patterns, as they do take some effort. But worth it in the end.
I used 10mm eyes with the sport weight yarn. So for a worsted I would probably go in the region of 16-18mm.
I’m trying to make the bird tail. Then I’m going back to the dragon pattern!😂
You are hilarious about the "so call" belly button! And I agree with your son. Instead of modifying the pattern, how about just trying to see if you can bring it up a couple of rows. Just an idea. But I love the pants! And the one strap! Looking at the cover, I notice they don't have any clothes. Maybe make a dress for the little smurf girl??? Great video!
The impkins book has such great ideas and modification, but that belly patch is a little weird. I think next time I'll just leave ot out altogether 😅 But a dress for a little smurf girl would be so cute 💕
Your impkin is adorable 😍 I also love the pants you crocheted. Would you like to share the pattern you created for the pants?
Thank you 🌸 I don't have written pattern for the pants, I was just sort of winging it (a desperate need to cover that belly piece 🤣)
Hi my darling, I have just watched your video & I am feeling the same about the belly part. My Impkin looked very male 😂 and also thought about making him some trousers. I think mine was even worse as a used colour changing yarn & the belly part is in grey on a purple belly. Xxx
🤣🤣 I had a good chuckle picturing that grey belly piece on the purple belly!
I enjoy the honest review. I might just need the book🙃
Thanks, Allison 🌸 Even with the annoying parts, this books remains a must-have in my opinion 😊
Your impkin turned out adorable! I love the pants. Thank you for your review of this book. Although the patterns are cute, I don't think I would enjoy making them because I am not that good at figuring out "weird" things in patterns. I'm fairly new at making amigururmies so the patterns have to be pretty straight forward for me. As always, thanks for sharing. And I am definitely going to do something for your "not so scary" CAL.
Hi Vicki 🌸 I was surprised that the patterns are written so much more complicated than it needed to be. I do love how the impkin looked in the end, but it's for sure not a "relaxing" make.
Super excited to have you join the #notsoscaryhalloween cal, it's going to be fun!
I absolutely love your little guy!! That hat and pants!! 😍😍😍And I agree….that belly….why??? I don’t think the ones that sit do it. Only the ones that stand. Thank you sooooo much again for the shout out. I have yet to figure out how to do the mention thing for my videos. If I knew, I’d have tagged you. Lol🤦🏻♀️😂 Have a wonderful weekend!! 💗
That belly and it's weird placement haunts me 🤣 But I love the book and will for sure make more.
I'm very glad that are making videos, and sharing the fun side of crochet.
Oooo, and on a completely different note (as a fellow Moriah Elizabeth fan), I saw yesterday that she is releasing squishy ghost today, and then I thought of the video you made showing all your ME merch 😅😅
@@craftablyeverafter we are on the same list. 😍😂 it’s probably getting ordered this weekend. You probably need it too. 🤩🤣
@@therumimillcrochet yes, I need it... (but if anyone asks me, I am getting it "for my daughter" 🤣🤣)
@@craftablyeverafter secrets safe with me….same in my end. Same. 🙋🏻♀️😉🤣
Hey Cassandra !
Your little Impkin is adorable 😍 same as you , I do prefer to work in continues round and not join and chain one.
I don't know why people design patterns to slip stitch and chain up 😅 I do love how the impkin turned out.
@@craftablyeverafter definitely
Your impkin is great! I really value your opinion on this book!❤
Thanks, Arlis 🌼 Apart from my very strong feeling about that belly (🙈), this is such a great book.
I agree with the odd belly button thing. And it is so fiddley to work. Just strange! Anyway, I love your pants , do you have a pattern for them?
That belly is a little fiddly 😅 I just freehanded the pants (out of the need to cover the belly), unfortunately don't have a pattern for it 💕
Super cute and too funny 😁🤗👍🧶
Thank you 💕 Yes, it was interesting 🤣🤣
Lol I agree about the "codpiece ".. disliked it and was trying to figure out a way to work around it. The pants works great and my little guy will be wearing pants after tonight.
Really like the book
I am for sure reworking the body, or all my impkins will also be wearing pants from now on 😁
I agree about the belly piece and am trying to figure out how to get the placement right. I’m following the instructions and I keep getting the belly piece on the back side Any suggestions would be appreciated
That belly piece haunts me 😅😅 Julie (ksmomcrochets) has a great tutorial on her channel for a similar body to the impkin, but without the belly. She made a doll body, but that can fit the impkin accessories. It will definitely give you an idea of how to avoid that belly patch altogether 💕
Have you reached out to Megan Lapp? The designer who wrote the book?
I recently got this book and am working on my first body. I kind of started out of order and made the Cthulu tenticles first because I wanted to see what they are like. I'm now currently at the part where I have made my 2 legs, joined them and I also find the little round belly piece wierd. Also because I just flipped to the legs (aka body style 2) I wanted and started crochetting it suddenly starts talking about a belly piece and I was really confused...especially with a book like this that is not meant to be sequential it would be great if they had a small reference (see page x for belly piece if you haven't made it yet). Spent way to much time trying to figure out what was going on, finally realized it was from 3 pages before.
The idea of the book is great, but I also found it a little confusing.
Can you do a tutorial or teach us the modifications you made for the body. I’m having a hard time with it myself.
Hello 💕 My friend Julie (her youtube channel is @ksmomcrochets) has a tutorial on her channel for a doll, with very similar proportions to the impkin. And all the accessories of the impkin fits on that body 😊
I’m currently working with this pattern - mine also has a little “hoo-ha” in a rather compromising place…. Beyond that- I REALLY WISH there was a video to help explain how to create the mushroom hat - it’s been 3 days, and I still haven’t been able to figure it out…
I had such a laugh at the word 'hoo-ha' 🤣🤣🤣 That specific piece gave me such a headache... This book is certainly quite a challenge at places.
Have you tried asking the actual designer of Impkins? She's really helpful.
Your impkin is so adorable and I love the pants! And would you share how you made the pants for him?
Thank you 🌸 The pants are very easy to make. I made a chain long enough to go around the body, then connected with a slip stitch to make a ring. Then I just crocheted several rounds of single crochet, long enough the reach the point where the legs start. I then divide in the middle to have 2 even sides for leg pant, and crochet a further 2 round on each side to shape pant legs.
I will also explain in a next video 😊
LOL! Yeah! It’s brilliant but I’ve had issues too!😅
This book is great, but certainly with some interesting challenges 😅
@@craftablyeverafter my rounds in the first one did not come out right so the decreases for the nose had it looking over his shoulder! I’m using Caron little crafties but it’s crummy yarn! I’m sure better yarn would help! LOL!
Awesome little doll, Happy you have fallen for a new yarn. I especially enjoyed working with scheepjes Soft Fun.
So many of you have gotten that book, but I am still not keen on it. I guess I am the odd one out😂🧶
Hurray for another crochet podcaster, right! Have a lovely weekend my friend❤🧶
The Scheepjes stone washed is a great yarn! I will for sure use it again.
I completely get that the Impkin patterns are not everyone's taste. But I love the look of the books. I probably won't ever make anything from the first book (the one with the dragons etc), but I like having the books 😜
Hello Girls! Caroline, You are not the only one: even if I surely can see the quality of this book, and the potential cuteness that a lot of people will have looking at those little creatures, this is just NOT my type of style! But, that doesn't mean am not curious about what everybody make of it and have to say about it!!!😉
@@chantaleperron 👍 agreed i enjoy seeing them ❤️🤗
I am having problems learning how to attach the legs. The web page is unavailable
Have you tried reaching out to the designer directly? These patterns are great, but a little tricky.
I would love a pattern for those pants! ❤
I just free-handed the pattern out of desperation to cover the belly piece 😅😅
I’m not at the “free-hand” level yet 😂
Great review! May I ask how you will modify the "crotch" so it's flat?
Thank you 🌸 I haven't quite made another one from the book yet, but instead of using the round belly piece, I'll probably just connect the legs by chaining 2 in-between them. My friend Julie (@ksmomcrochets) designed a doll pattern similar to the impkin body size, where the legs are connected without any additional crochet piece. I used that to make a 2nd impkin and it worked beautifully (and all the impkin accessories fit onto it really well).
These are cute but I'm struggling with the body. I'm about to frog it😢
This is for sure a slightly challenging pattern for something so small. But just take it slow, you can do it ❤️
Any ideas on where I get a tutorial on the parts I can't figure out the pattern?
Hello 🌷 I am not sure if there are any tutorials for the impkins. I know the designer has a youtube channel, and you could reach out to her there 💕
I have that book
It's a great book. Would love to see if you make something from it 🌷
Who has a belly pattern for the standing impkin? Im stuck and im not making a belly piece cause this belly step is going to drive me insane
Those belly patches drive many of us insane 🙃
😂 it has a little pee pee.
😂😂
I don't like how she writes the pattern
I think it is slightly more complicated than it needs to be 😁