Thank you!! I was told this was a yarn under that I recently started trying on my new amigurumi project (I'm very new to crochet so I've been sticking to those beginner kits so far), but I had no idea it was called a cross stitch!
Don't feel bad, I've been crocheting on and off for close to 40 years and just learned this today! Look up videos for even edges, it will be worth it, I promise!
I haven't done any amigurumi just yet, but this explains why sometimes my stiches are odd or uneven because I didn't realize that the way you grab the yarn would change the stitch, so good to know. 😅
Definitely a youtube gem of information! Thank you from a brand new crocheter. I was just trying to pull loops of consistant size. Happy for uniformity of any kind. But now i know one of the elusive secrets of the masters... Levelled up just now! Thank you!
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCHH!!!! I’m a cross stitcher and when i saw people crocheting amigurumis looking like fluffy 3D cross stitch plushies, I immediately bought a crochet kit! However, mine was turning out like the left side and i kept thinking maybe my tension is all over the place! However, after doing this way I’m finally getting the stitches i initially started crochet for!! Thank you again& ❤🎉
i do this for decreases because it's the only way i can make them tight and neat but i never thought to do it for all the stitches. it makes so much sense! thanks for the tip!
That's wild. I've been learning for the last week and a half, and the yarn over/under thing confused me for a bit. I wasn't sure how much it mattered, and the terminology messed with my brain, as I think of the actions in terms of the hook (yarn under = hook over). I've gotten more comfortable with the basics now, so I'll definitely be mindful about this. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing your crochet journey! 😊 You're absolutely right - the yarn over/under terminology can be tricky when you're starting out, and it's completely normal to feel confused at first. It's great that you're becoming more comfortable with the basics - that's a huge achievement for just a week and a half of learning! I love how you're thinking about the mechanics in your own way (hook over vs yarn under) - sometimes finding our own way to understand techniques makes them stick better in our minds. Keep practicing and exploring what works best for you. If you have any questions as you continue learning, feel free to ask! And I'd love to see your progress if you'd like to share. Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
I came across this video when I just started crocheting. Coming back, I'm so grateful that I've watched this video as a beginner. if i never watched this video, I'm sure I'm just full of regrets after finishing my crochet projects with awful stitches. thank you very much
oohhhhh so you yarn under to pull up the loop, and then after that you can yarn over to finish the stitch! i was only yarning under to finish the stitch and wondering why it wasnt working, this is super helpful thank you!
Thank you I wanted to learn to do this for a long time and I have been making a tube for a cross body strap for my daughter. This will give me lots of practice.
Ohhhh I've just been doing whatever holds onto the thread easier 😅 I wrap it from under before pulling back through and over the top when I pull through again because it's more sturdy on the hook
I used to crochet normally but i randomly picked up that habit from watching someone’s hook in a random tutorial😭 i just thought it was a weird and different way of hooking it and i decided to do it because why not. I had my suspicions that it made the stitches look different but i thought i was just imagining it 😭
I've been trying that but it looks the same on mine, idk! I'm fairly experienced but my x stitch still doesn't look much better or tighter than a regular. Yours looks great tho!
What? Nah, it makes the gaps between rows so deep and ugly and on top all that mess. I create patterns and they look really nice but I alwqys hated how the structure just looked like I vomited the yarn in shape. With the x-stich it's just perfect and even, showing the details. Also the faces are lovely now
Thanks for the tip! ❤️ I always yarn over instead of yarning under , but I still get the X stitch! I don't know what's causing that to happen , but I'm happy hahaha
thank you so much for this info I've never knew it before.. i was wondering so long time about why did the stitches of other amigurumi looks so neat and perfect i thought it becoz of the size of the yarn and i was wrong 😆
They are both great, yarn under is harder in my hands so I don’t prefer it. But I don’t believe one looks more professional than the other, they are just different.
NOTICE: NOTE: She first does a yarn under, and then a yarn over in the steps of the single crochet.... i.e. it is NOT a yarn under for both of the yarn pull throughs!!!! This is very cool!! Thank you for sharing this!!!
Haha, I was like WAIT a second that's how all my amigurumi look! And then I remembered I taught myself and I've always done it wrong (grabbing my yarn in front). I've always known that I just crochet slightly differently than everybody else, but this is probably why it's always so tight lol Thank you for this video! 💜
You explain and demonstrate so well. I'm still trying to learn the classic American single stitch, how to do chains, tension, and the magic circle. It's all so difficult and intimidating, I can't get tensioning down for the life of me and makes me want to just quit 😂
FYI to newbies- this is an example of “yarn under” instead of the usual “yarn over”
Thank you!! I was told this was a yarn under that I recently started trying on my new amigurumi project (I'm very new to crochet so I've been sticking to those beginner kits so far), but I had no idea it was called a cross stitch!
Thank you sooooo much!!!🎉❤
I didn't know that the way you hooked the stitch would make a difference! I'm new to crochet so thank you for this!
you are welcome
I didn’t think it did either
Don't feel bad, I've been crocheting on and off for close to 40 years and just learned this today! Look up videos for even edges, it will be worth it, I promise!
Now I know why my amigurumi looked different. Thank you!
@@MICKEYMICKEYog you can't be og I'm og 💯 lmao 🤣
to be honest, i prefer the messy stitch look!! it makes everything look super handmade and just adds to a certain vibe
Yeah me too but not too lumpy
agreed 👍👍👍👍👍
you're making me wonder if i should do the neat one or the messy one now....
sammmmmmmmmmmmmme its got that✨handmade✨look
@@HarmonieLongbottom yesss
So a yarn under instead of yarn over, I've seen some other people do this and I'll definitely try it!
Isn't it the opposite way? She yarned over instead of under.
@@x_.mizuki._x3231 she keeps her hook on top of the yarn, so the "yarn" is "under" the hook
I suppose the same thing could be achieved by just holding the yarn tighter
@@x_.mizuki._x3231 no because yarn under is where the yarn in under the hook
😱 I was just about to post that 😅❤
I’ve been losing my mind wondering why mine doesn’t look the same as the pictures. Thank you.
It also called Yarn under instead of yarning over
I have been doing this unintentionally :D
I think everybody did it at least once
Same…. I sometimes switch back and forth based on what’s more comfortable at any given time. Had no clue it produces such different results!
same
Same!! I'm so glad that I accidentally learned how to do it this way because it makes everything look so pretty
Same
Very cool! I wasn't aware what difference the way you hold the needle can make. Thank's for sharing, love! 💖💖💖👍
I’m glad that when I first started crochet I didnt listen to the tutorials properly so I was used to making the “x stitch”
I've been crocheting for years and I've always done it this way. I now understand why mine didn't look the same as the pattern pictures 😅
I heard that yarning under, instead of over kept the stitches tighter, but it's good to see a comparison in action.
I haven't done any amigurumi just yet, but this explains why sometimes my stiches are odd or uneven because I didn't realize that the way you grab the yarn would change the stitch, so good to know. 😅
Either way, stitches will look nice and be uniform if the tension is consistent. Odd stitches is usually due to variation in the tension.
Wow! The fact that something so simple makes such a huge difference! Thank you!
I agree with you
You are the reason why my amigurumi looks sooooo much better THANK YOU ❤
I'm so glad!
This suggestion brought me to the next level, thank you!
Glad to hear it!
Definitely a youtube gem of information! Thank you from a brand new crocheter. I was just trying to pull loops of consistant size. Happy for uniformity of any kind. But now i know one of the elusive secrets of the masters... Levelled up just now! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I just made my first amigurumi and was wondering why it looked so different from the tutorial. Now I know why!
This is how I learned/taught myself to do amigurumi! It makes a gigantic difference and doesn't take any extra effort.
I'm so glad I found this tip before making my first amigurumi project. Thank you!!
I've been doing it that way because it's faster, I didn't realize it changed the stitch appearance! I'll be extra mindful to do it this way now lol
Huh..
You learn something new every day
Definitely using this technique
That's correct
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCHH!!!!
I’m a cross stitcher and when i saw people crocheting amigurumis looking like fluffy 3D cross stitch plushies, I immediately bought a crochet kit! However, mine was turning out like the left side and i kept thinking maybe my tension is all over the place!
However, after doing this way I’m finally getting the stitches i initially started crochet for!!
Thank you again& ❤🎉
Glad I could help!
Honestly I’m glad to hear this because i find yarn under more comfortable and have accidentally been doing that with every stitch anyways
This made my project look so much better. Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing!!! I dod not realize it made such a HUGE difference!❤
Glad it was helpful!
i do this for decreases because it's the only way i can make them tight and neat but i never thought to do it for all the stitches. it makes so much sense! thanks for the tip!
I’ve heard others mention that yarn under might be better for Amigurumi. I’m new and learned with yarn over but will try this on my next one.
I tried it and you guys there’s a huge difference! Thank you so much love! ❤
So glad!
Oh this is how I naturally grab the yarn, I didn’t know it was a thing!
That's wild. I've been learning for the last week and a half, and the yarn over/under thing confused me for a bit. I wasn't sure how much it mattered, and the terminology messed with my brain, as I think of the actions in terms of the hook (yarn under = hook over).
I've gotten more comfortable with the basics now, so I'll definitely be mindful about this. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing your crochet journey! 😊 You're absolutely right - the yarn over/under terminology can be tricky when you're starting out, and it's completely normal to feel confused at first. It's great that you're becoming more comfortable with the basics - that's a huge achievement for just a week and a half of learning!
I love how you're thinking about the mechanics in your own way (hook over vs yarn under) - sometimes finding our own way to understand techniques makes them stick better in our minds. Keep practicing and exploring what works best for you.
If you have any questions as you continue learning, feel free to ask! And I'd love to see your progress if you'd like to share. Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
I learned this a few weeks ago while doing some basic amigurumi and it's worth learning. You can see thee difference.
That's absolutely true🥰
I came across this video when I just started crocheting. Coming back, I'm so grateful that I've watched this video as a beginner. if i never watched this video, I'm sure I'm just full of regrets after finishing my crochet projects with awful stitches. thank you very much
You are so welcome!
Yarn under instead of yarn over, how interesting! Thanks for sharing 😊
Happy to finally know this stitch ,thanks for sharing I’m going to start doing it this way❤
👍🙏😊❤️
Yarn under instead of over : brilliant 🤩
Such a simple change 😊
So trying this on my next piece! Thanks so much!
You are so welcome!
@@kimcraft it worked REALLY well for me!!!! Definitely continuing this from here on out!
I just gave this a try and it's a game changer! I'm just starting out in crochet, but my stitches look great now.
This helped me so much with this one tip! Thank you so much
You are a good teacher
thanks a lot 👍❤️😊
I’ve been crotcheting since June and I always have yarned under rather than over 😂 that’s just how I learned lol
For me it's amazing that my tutorial could help so many people
Thank you for this explaination. I didn't kniw about the x stitch.
Thanks now I now how not have so many holes….I’m just learning…..😊❤❤❤
I was this old today when I learned this! 😊 thanks
Finally I found out I have been making my stitch the right way. Thank you 😊
Amazing, right to the point and great simple tip, thank you so much!
Good to know! I hate it when the stuffing shows through the holes
oohhhhh so you yarn under to pull up the loop, and then after that you can yarn over to finish the stitch! i was only yarning under to finish the stitch and wondering why it wasnt working, this is super helpful thank you!
I'M VERY HAPPY I COULD HELP YOU OUT ;)
This was an eye opener! Thanx so very much!🥰👍🏻👏🏻
I'm happy I was useful
@@kimcraft It showed up on my feed and believe me, I’m a new fan and you have e a new follower!
Thank you I wanted to learn to do this for a long time and I have been making a tube for a cross body strap for my daughter. This will give me lots of practice.
Glad it was helpful!
Very clear instructions
Thank you so much for this!! 🥰🙏🖤
My pleasure 👍❤️👍
Just saw your video and I must say thank you! It works fine! My brain wants to crochet the old way, but I'll will practice it.
I'm gonna try this on my next project.😊
That’s so helpful, thank you!!!
You're so welcome!
I do a lot of amigurumi. I can't wait to try this on my current project! Thanks!
Ohhhh I've just been doing whatever holds onto the thread easier 😅 I wrap it from under before pulling back through and over the top when I pull through again because it's more sturdy on the hook
same
I will try it to! The cool part is I think both looks are good maybe for just how you feel. I like the cute loose look sometimes lol
Awesome, thanks for your advice 🙂
Glad it was helpful!
I used to crochet normally but i randomly picked up that habit from watching someone’s hook in a random tutorial😭 i just thought it was a weird and different way of hooking it and i decided to do it because why not. I had my suspicions that it made the stitches look different but i thought i was just imagining it 😭
Awesome tip, thank you!
you are welcome
Wow .. that's so nice .... Such a simple change .. yet a whole lot different
I love you. This is game changer for my projects, thank you so much!
Thank you so much!!!
Thanks for this cool tip
I've been trying that but it looks the same on mine, idk! I'm fairly experienced but my x stitch still doesn't look much better or tighter than a regular. Yours looks great tho!
thanks I'm sure yours are great as well
The same for me... looks like the same 😭
You’re using the wrong hook, use smaller tips.
Try doing your normal stitch then at the end turn it inside out. There are instruction videos on this technique.
What? Nah, it makes the gaps between rows so deep and ugly and on top all that mess. I create patterns and they look really nice but I alwqys hated how the structure just looked like I vomited the yarn in shape. With the x-stich it's just perfect and even, showing the details. Also the faces are lovely now
thank you so much! i was so confused on why my stitches looked different!
You are welcome🥰
I'm going to try this for sure
Thanks for the tip! ❤️ I always yarn over instead of yarning under , but I still get the X stitch! I don't know what's causing that to happen , but I'm happy hahaha
This is extremely useful, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Ah, you do a yarn under to pull up the loop and a normal yarn over to finish! That’s what I’ve been doing wrong! Thank you!
Thank you so much!! 💖
You're so welcome!
you're a lifesaver!!
thank you so much for this info I've never knew it before.. i was wondering so long time about why did the stitches of other amigurumi looks so neat and perfect i thought it becoz of the size of the yarn and i was wrong 😆
you are very welcome
I always do my single crochet this way and have recently started doing alit of my other crochet stitches this way also, it looks so neat.
They are both great, yarn under is harder in my hands so I don’t prefer it. But I don’t believe one looks more professional than the other, they are just different.
I agree, they're just different, I don't see why one would be more professional!
I never knew this thank you so much!!
Happy to help!
thank youu, im a newbie and this information helps soo muchhh ❤
You're so welcome!
Thank you so much for sharing! So cool!
Thanks for watching!
NOTICE: NOTE:
She first does a yarn under, and then a yarn over in the steps of the single crochet.... i.e. it is NOT a yarn under for both of the yarn pull throughs!!!!
This is very cool!! Thank you for sharing this!!!
Perfect, thanks so much 💙💚
Glad you like it!
hello i'm new to crochet, do you have a longer video for this so i can slow it down to follow better hehe
Not yet!
🤯🤯 I gotta try this, thank you!!
Yes, please😊
Haha, I was like WAIT a second that's how all my amigurumi look!
And then I remembered I taught myself and I've always done it wrong (grabbing my yarn in front). I've always known that I just crochet slightly differently than everybody else, but this is probably why it's always so tight lol
Thank you for this video! 💜
That’s excellent! Thanks for the tip
Thank you, that's a great tip!❤🎉🎉
wow very good advice thank you so much
Wow thank you great information
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful work!
Your hand look shinny... do you use something on them to make the yarn glide easier?
You explain and demonstrate so well. I'm still trying to learn the classic American single stitch, how to do chains, tension, and the magic circle. It's all so difficult and intimidating, I can't get tensioning down for the life of me and makes me want to just quit 😂
Never quit 🤩 I had same issues and only practice, changing hook brands and more practice helped me😁
@@kimcraft thank you for the information! I'll be sure to do that, your videos make it easier 😂
I needed this at the perfect time thank you!!!
I will be rem Bering that, thank you for the tip!
This is fantastic. Thank you
this is so helpful
So instead of doing YO (Yarn Over), you just do YU (Yarn Under). Idk if it’s different terminology or not. UK versus US terms. Lol.
Great tip thank you
My pleasure 👍
Thank you!❤
You're welcome 😊
I am beginner and I been doing this since beginning. I don’t know the other one
I crochet like this and can't crochet any other way so I'm very pleased LOL
Great! Thank you for watching
Thanks for this
My pleasure!
Thank you! I will try this.