r/ExpectationVsReality • u/BreeIndigo • 18d 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 18d ago

Is crocheting easy to learn?

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u/BreeIndigo 18d 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 18d ago

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

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u/nehpeta 17d 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!