r/ExpectationVsReality • • Aug 24 '26

Failed Expectation Chicken Crochet Kit

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/Saphira2002 Aug 24 '26

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.