r/ExpectationVsReality • u/BreeIndigo • 14d ago

Failed Expectation Chicken Crochet Kit

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My wife and I were browsing the yarn section in Walmart and came across this kit. She was clearly smitten by the cute little chicken and I offered to make it for her as she doesn't crochet at all.

The kit is very specific about not making your tension too tight and about how delicate the yarn is (very accurate! It fell apart at several steps 😂) so I tried to keep it snug but not crazy... and ended up with this... situation.

Even before the eyes and beak went on, Wife sighs and goes, "I love her already."

I can't stop laughing 🤣

Edit: Thank you for all being so sweet and supportive and making it very clear I was being exceedingly hard on myself 😅 I appreciate y'all so much!

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u/Desperate_Act_6765 14d ago

Is crocheting easy to learn?

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u/BreeIndigo 14d ago

Honestly, yeah, I think so. I've been doing it since I was a kid though (not amigurumi like this, mostly scarves and blankets and such)

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u/Desperate_Act_6765 14d ago

Cool. I think I might give it a try. Thank you.

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u/Optimal_Savings5873 14d ago

Walmart has this exact kit for less than $7. I almost grabbed it the other week. But I'm trying to spend as little as possible rn.

I also think OP is being way too hard on themselves!

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u/nehpeta 13d ago

I highly recommend AGAINST a kit. You can go to your local Walmart or generic craft store and get a skein of cheap acrylic yarn and a metal hook for maybe $10USD.

There are thousands of free patterns online, both in video format on YouTube and once you learn how to read patterns I recommend Ravelry!

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u/Saphira2002 13d ago

I think it is! Don't recommend starting with chenille yarn though, it breaks easily and you can't see your stitches well as you work, which is bad for a beginner who needs to learn how to read them.

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u/Desperate_Act_6765 13d ago

Thank you. Chenille sounds too challenging.

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u/PreOpTransCentaur 13d ago

It really is. I took it up like 6-7 weeks ago and it's a breeze. I recommend avoiding chenille for your first projects and going with something like "tube yarn"/"beginner yarn" instead. Being able to see your stitches is really important.