The Art of Crochet by Teresa - Crochet Amigurumi Hacky Sack - Large Ball

[SewKnotty]

You keep referring to a previous video you made that makes a smaller ball. I've searched for it on your channel and can't seem to find it. Will you please send me a link? Email it to me if you're able @ lhi2305@gmail.com Thank you so much! You're an awesome teacher! I've made several hats by watching you crochet! Keep up the awesome tutorials!

[tjw1963]

@SewKnotty I sent you a newer updated version

[StarySky925]

more amigurumi PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!

[thekevinreyes]

In spanish , so my mom can understamd it :)

[Ludka789]

it looks nice but it is not very useful as a demostrative video cause i can not see your hands properly

[CaptHowdy579]

this also works great as heads on animals and i am very happy with the results

[tjw1963]

@CaptHowdy579 That was my idea with some of these crochet shapes in that they had many purposes.

[SmokinMoosePants]

Thank you so much!! This helped me a lot :D

[tjw1963]

@SmokinMoosePants You are welcome! :)

[peacekat720]

When you SC in one SC from the previous row, you can push the hook through, yarn over, pull through one, then yarn over, pull through two? That works?

[tjw1963]

@peacekat720 You can experiment and use modified stitches if that is something that looks good to you.

[ThatsAcceptable]

I am just starting to learn crochet and learning to understand the crochet lingo lol and stumbled on this one, wondering if any crocheters can help me?

Rnd 2: *Sc 1, 2sc in next st.* Rep. (18)

Rnd 3: *Sc 2, 2sc in next st.* Rep. (24)

For Rnd3: does that mean: make 2sc in each stitch? Cause that would not make 24, if Rnd 2 already has 18 stitches :S

[tjw1963]

@ThatsAcceptable SC means single crochet! 2SC in next stitch, means to work two single crochet in the same stitch

[ThatsAcceptable]

@tjw1963 Thanks so much :) I appreciate your reply !

[patrishoesstudio19]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video! I used this along with one of your other videos for making a crochet leaf and made 3 apples to give to my teachers on the last day of school. Thanks once again!!!

[tjw1963]

@patrishoesstudio19 What a nice gift for your teacher.

[ford17rox]

how do you make desings in the hacky sack?,i think you have to change yarn, and if you do have to change yarn is there a way you can tie off to a diferent section of yarn? thanks, and great video

[bandgeekmarching]

Do you have videoes on how to make a regular sized hacky sack?

[pammy024]

can you use a f hook for a hackey sac?

[patrishoesstudio19]

Will it affect the project if I join at the end of each round? Even with the marker I tend to lose my spot : )

[tjw1963]

@patrishoesstudio19 You can join if you want to. It will still work up the same.

[webkinzgirl09876543]

pronownced O-ME-GOO-ROO-ME

[Mangafairy]

@webkinzgirl09876543 nah its not, ah-me-goo-ru-me (me is pronounced as mi, said like the word in 'you and ME')

[nyxace]

I've done this twice now... But when it comes to the decreases, it seems that it starts to look a little messy. Especially when I get to the very end. There are a ton of gaps. Is there anyway to avoid this?

[cutecati9]

This is wonderful teresa! it's a great tutorial! and the instructions on decreasing are very clear. thank you loads!!

[tjw1963]

@cutecati9 You are welcome!

[amazingorigamiii]

Ahh I love her lol

[TheGymnasticscrazy]

you are so good at this! like wiremysoul. i am 12 but all i lknow how to crochet is a chain...:) can you make a video in slow motion? only if you can though you dont have to.:)

[tjw1963]

@TheGymnasticscrazy What kind of video do you want in slow motion? I do have several with some slow motion

[xCircusLovex]

If I use an I hook, it should become a bigger ball shouldn't it?

[tjw1963]

@xCircusLovex Using a larger hook will make your finished piece larger

[chellooza]

how many centimeters or inches is it?

[tjw1963]

@chellooza I am going to estimate about10 inches

[Zambaku]

I can do a scarf, but I can't crochet in the round x_x

[Jammizlin]

Wow! What a great video. I've never crocheted before and I've almost got it on my first try. i probably would've if I would have counted. =P I'm still going on my first try; I'm just afraid that it's not going to get the 3 dimensional shape and it will just lay flat.

[tjw1963]

@Jammizlin Keep practicing and you will get the hang of it.

[cloudbunny786]

i still dont get it :( [i am so sad]

[tjw1963]

@cloudbunny786 How long have you been crocheting? What part are you not getting? If you are a beginner, I suggest that you practice with the beginner crochet stitches first and become familiar with the anatomy of crochet and then come back and try a project. It will help cut down on the frustration.

[tjw1963]

@cloudbunny786 I can send you a playlist with beginner stitches or you can find it on my channel.

[iluvhighfives]

@cloudbunny786 yeah, she's right. when i was learning, i tried to get ahead of myself by trying more complex stitches rather than learning the basics first. now, crocheting is much easier since i got the basics down :) she's actually pretty thorough with her explanations and annotations, just keep practicing :D

[xCircusLovex]

How big is it when it's finished? it looks over 4 inches.

[tjw1963]

@xCircusLovex It is about 4-5 inches.

[Blackoreanfemale]

we put dried beans in there and played hacky...lol wow and to think all those times my cousins bought their hacky sack ...lmao

[tjw1963]

@Blackoreanfemale Dried beans is a great idea!

[Bigsischass]

thanks:) it did help

[BelfRogueftw]

i am new to crochet and i bought a variety pack of 100% cotton 6strand, as suggested by a friend who makes Amigurumi critters. Is this really the best media to work with for a beginner, or would thinner yarn work better? I would like to be able to make an Amigurumi "Voidwalker" (from world of warcraft) for my brother for his birthday in december. :)

[joyandjoynesscharlie]

can you do slow mo?



[tjw1963]

@joyandjoynesscharlie I have a lot of video in slow motion.

[pinkxvenom]

It's so relaxing to see you crochet! I'm mostly frustrated when I do it :D

It's been months since I picked up a crochet hook, but I might make some of these.

[tjw1963]

@pinkxvenom Thank you.

[winxclubfan00]

go to her site it has every stitch that you need to make this ball . i just finished a hat just by looking at here videos.

[JNguyen912]

How would you make a bigger ball.. maybe a foot wide ?.. what would be the pattern for that .. 6/12/24/36 is about 4 inches across. Thank you.. Your video is very well explained.

[Freiheit483smalandra]

this is too fast for me lol

[Tammylovessweets]

@Freiheit483smalandra pause it. LOL.

[ChefAsbury]

pink ,hmm must be a girls hacky sack ball thingy.

[tjw1963]

@ChefAsbury The brighter colors show up better on camera.

[laspilly]

At 0:53 you say that you're going to do 2 SC in the next SC.. then you count one two three... I'm lost.

[tjw1963]

@laspilly The written instructions are posted on my crochet blog. You can find the link below the video in the video details.

[MONTANOMARILU]

Hi, I LIKE YOUR'S VIDEOS THANKS FOR DO IT, CAN YOU SHOW HOW TO MAKE A PONCHO PLIS.

THAKS, I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ALSO I MADE 3 CAP HAT'S FOR MY BABYS.THANKS TO YOU.BYE

[lindseykaye1]

Ok, I'm new to crocheting and I'm getting a little confused to which side is the "right" side or the outside of the ball. Mine seems to curl in the opposite direction of yours. I actually did an amigurumi Ninja Turtle :) and I think I have it on the wrong side. The side I have on the outside almost looks like little squares. Not sure if you can help or not. I appreciate any insight! Thanks!

[ComicGirl339]

OMG she is fast

[xskrappypof]

When I make the decrease in the top, my ball gets a lot of holes...that's not pretty :o(

Do you have an idea how to make the ball look nicer?

[burtv1610]

your videos are so clear and easy to understand thank you :D

what size (mm) is a 'G' hook? Thank you from london!

[anticubitalpossae]

thank you so much, you make my life easier!

[PurpleQueen63]

Fairly easy to understand - thanks. hard to see sometimes though - your hands and the hook are out of view sometimes, esp. toward the end.

[guerra6726]

i reallly reallly need to learn this so can you plllllzzzzzz make a video in slow motion and real time... im very slow and dumb and i wanna make dolls for my children

[theismealex909]

your vids are so helpfull ty :) could you make a vid on how to so amigurumi legs to the body , im just begining to crochet , i had to teach my self TY:) SO MUCH!

[beccihayman86]

thankyou very much! x

[vasytin]

THX!!!!

[Bigsischass]

i dont understand the part where you said two single crochets in each single crochet. where do i put the hook through??

[tjw1963]

You work two stitches in the same stitch to increase the size of the ball. If you look at the top of each stitch, you will see two loops that create a V shape. You put your hook under the two loops.

[Tammylovessweets]

@Bigsischass you put 2 stitches in 1 stitch. hope i helped!

[cutecati9]

@Bigsischass put the hook through the same stitch you have already stitched on, two single crochets into the same single crochet, it's just doubling the amount of stitches really

[scizessita]

THANKS!!!

[Fireanakin]

Thanks for the video! It was really useful especially since I am a beginner. I get the feeling that I will be doing a lot more crochet in the future :)

[tjw1963]

You are welcome.

[fylliska]

I keep watching over and over, and I just can't catch how you start off. You go so fast! Would it be difficult for you to make another video, showing just the first 2 rounds very slowly and clearly?

[fatesluvx3]

ahhh finally i can learn to make a ball. i would make a scarf or something but i just have no patience.

[greyuria]

Thank you so much for the very easy to understand and follow instructional video. I had never crocheted a ball before, and was quite surprised how easy it was. I had been making a baby shower gift (2 hats, 2 pr. booties) and I was able to add in an adorable soft ball. My kids liked it so much that I'll be making another one for them in thicker yarn.

[scottishrosette]

Do you know how it would be possible to make an amigurumi football? I've looked for patterns and I can't find any..

[LykSandDunes810]

You're most welcome!

[LykSandDunes810]

Thank you! I've searched and searched and searched for a video on making balls, that shows the entire process and are easy to follow. You, m'lady, are a crochet goddess!

[tjw1963]

I appreciate the comment, thank you.

[SthealthRaider]

i make it simpler i chain 4 join then i make 2 rows of singles then make 2 rows of 2 doubles p stitch then i make sc in each till its the half size of the ball then i start decreasing and then finaly its done :D

[tjw1963]

Thank you for sharing your modification technique.

[calijenny1997]

i was joking...i love your videos! Keep up the good work!

[calijenny1997]

You breathe really loud...good job

[tjw1963]

That is what happens at time when you have allergies. Thank you.

[SthealthRaider]

what can u do with that ball?

[tjw1963]

The ball is the basic shape that can be used for crochet animals, heads or figures. Some people use it as a hacky sack ball to play with. You can make things up or use it as a guide to another set of written instructions. The ball can be looked at as a blank template.

[whophead007]

how do you make a smaller one?

[tjw1963]

Stop with the increase rounds earlier.

[whophead007]

this is so hard to follow. you go to fast =/

[tjw1963]

I would suggest becoming familiar with the basic crochet stitches if you are new to crochet. The video also has pause and stop if you need to watch something again.

[whophead007]

thanks :]

[DaisyPanda123]

cool you are really good i want to make one now lol lol lol LOL!

[tjw1963]

You should not have a problem making one.

[DaisyPanda123]

ok i think if my mum isn'y busy i'll try one with her

[14juhi14]

ok thankyou

[14juhi14]

ok ill check it out thankyou

[14juhi14]

do you have any videos showing how to crochet animals?

[tjw1963]

All I have right now is the Leprechaun.

[14juhi14]

do you know how to crochet animals?

[tjw1963]

I do know how to crochet animals.

[daylightflight101]

when you crochet animals its called amigurumi

[daylightflight101]

im so good amigurumi and crocheting so im so hapy when i find new ideas

thanks

[SketchyBob]

no its when you crochet in the round.

[NYRanimaciones]

thanks for the vids!! I´m cheking on your blog now.. may i ask you what kind of yarn do you use? I´m starting with amigurumi :)

[tjw1963]

I use 4-ply yarn.

[yarnlover]

Love the ball and the mouse i have a cat so im gonna make one of each, wish u would do a little duck or chicken for easter !

[xSonyaxWarrenx]

You said amigurumi just like my mother. Amigurumi is pronounced just like the way it is spelled Ah-Mee-goo-roo-mee.

aside from that, nice vid.

[tjw1963]

Thank you, I have been corrected many times since making this video over a year ago.

[swordofvermillion2]

Thankyou SO much for your video and the way you have presented the tutorial. I didn't think I'd ever be able to get the hang of this but your tutorial has helped me so much. Including the written instructions underneath is extremely helpful (some of the other tutorials don't include the written instructions).

Thank you again. x

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. Recently I have been marking the round or row instead of instructions. The full instructions are posted on my crochet blog. You will be able to follow along by the row or round number.

[xxColerxx]

thank you for help to do this thing :)

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[fierymyst]

I think that your tutorials are very well done, I love that they have slow motion to practice with. Do you have any plans for showing the magic loop method for left handed people? I can't seem to find one anywhere. Thanks for helping all of us out here!

[tjw1963]

Thank you. That is something that I can do with the magic loop.

[xxhabillybobxx]

I looooove your videos. lets just say your the one who taught me to crochet. are you going to make a video of you making a full amigurumi doll? from your videos I got the head and the arms and legs,but the body? thats beyond me haha.thanks again!

[tjw1963]

I have plans to do something at some point. I have so many ideas and projects that I get side tracked. I make up all of my own projects.

[Lilly9930]

I'm just starting out with amigurumi and i'm making a white teddy bear. this helped me a lot beacause I'm making a large teddy bear head.

[tjw1963]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback and comments. :)

[kokorokara]

im kind of confused with row 5.

what does it mean by "increase every other stitch?"

[tjw1963]

Every other stitch means, you will do a single crochet in one stitch, then 2 single crochet in the next stitch.

[xxayarinxx]

Hi! Thanks for posting this video! I'm new to crocheting and I have a question about the type of yarn needed to crochet. I noticed you said you were using the size G crochet hook, but what about yarn? Is it best to use yarn that is meant for 4mm or size G-6 crochet hooks? I seem to have a hard time finding the holes of my single crochets when doing the rounds, I wonder if this has to do with either the yarn or the way I am crocheting...

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. I was using 4-ply yarn. I have also used hooks F,G H I,J,K with 4-ply yarn. You may naturally crochet tight or your yarn may be smaller. There are a lot of variables with crochet that can affect the outcome of the size.

[chubawoodz]

thanx soo much!

well now that u are very good

how long does it take u if ur like trying to go fast?

and have you herd of etsy?

u should make these and fill them and sell them?

u could make liitle animals or just faces

and people would totally buy them!

i would buy them too.

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. I have an account with Etsy. I didn't do so well selling stuff.

[chubawoodz]

well im really big fan of playing hacky sack

soo i decided to try an make this ball but

i have never really crochet before...

soooo...basically im the type of person

who wants to learn something "right now" you no what i mean right?

it was just hard to follow prolly just cuzz im not experinced

[tjw1963]

There is no reason why you will not be able to do it. Take your time, watch the video and practice the first few rounds. Once you get those, then move on to the rounds after. This is a project that can be done in about 1/2 hour if you have an understanding of crochet.

[chubawoodz]

amazing perfect hackysack but im very lost

[tjw1963]

What can I do to help you in getting found? Which round is causing you trouble?

[keitachi]

Thank you so much! Your tutorial has helped a lot!^_^ Btw, if I wanted to make a bigger size of this ball, how would I do it?

[tjw1963]

You would do more increase stitches. That means, you will be adding additional rows with two stitches per stitch to increase.

[keitachi]

Ohhh ok, ic now. But after which row would I start doing that? Sorry, I'm still very new to all of this. ^^''

[tjw1963]

You would increase after row 6.

[keitachi]

Ohhhh ic now. Thanks so much for the help!=)

[nakishca]

thank you alot ^.^ it is really useful!

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[esten]

can i make a hacky sac ball out of this"?

[tjw1963]

If you would like to, yes.

[marshmallowofdoom]

i was a knitter before i even atempted crochet. it only started as a way to fill time in the library and i learned from a random book(i couldnt reallly understand it you have clarified things for me and been really helpfull and im using your tutorials alot as they are very easy to follow!) but to my question i hold my wool with my right hand. i find it very difficult to hold the yarn anyother way. ive been a knitter for most of my life so its natural to me. should i try and break this habit?

[tjw1963]

You should hold the yarn in a way that is comfortable for you. There are only suggested methods with holding crochet yarn. I don't hold my yarn according to the suggested method. If it is working for you, don't change.

[putasuzia]

that scratching sound is so annoying.

[tjw1963]

I am sorry for the squeak, but it is a part of crochet. I never even noticed it until doing the video tutorials.

[anitadelbosque]

Very easy...thanks a lot!

[anitadelbosque]

Easy!!!! Thank you!

[freja666]

yay this realy helped me. thank u so much ^^

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[kiweeeed]

ahh im so lost !!

i cant tell whether you poke through the middle or one of the back or front stitch. please help =[

[tjw1963]

I have slow motion video on stitch placement.

[brainwashedpotato]

is it really soft??????????

[tjw1963]

Yes.

[fatalfairie]

is it just me or are you doing your single crochets totally wrong?

you look like your doing slip stitches as your single crochets =(

[tjw1963]

I am doing single crochet. There is only one movement of the hook for a slip stitch and one loop on the hook to complete the slip stitch. A single crochet has two loops on the hook before it is completed.

[tjw1963]

Different countries have different names for the crochet stitches. If that is the case, that can make it confusing. I am teaching American crochet stitches.

[TrashyScenexx]

Fantastic. Thank you so much for demonstrating how to do this. I'm very new to crochet but I'm already hooked. You're a natural teacher - keep up the good work. Thank You!

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[Mitz3h]

is there a way to make a rectangular verson of this? like if you want to make cube looking plush toys? i was just wondering if thats possible and if so how could i accive it?

btw great tutorial ^_^

[jillianmitki]

Could you use the 'magic ring' to start the ball? I was just wondering.

[tjw1963]

You can start the ball how ever you want to if you have a way that you are more comfortable with. Is that the way where you crochet around the thread and then pull it when you have crocheted around so many stitches? That way would work just as good. :)

[jillianmitki]

Excellent!!! Wow, you have helped me soooooo much. Last night I finally jumped in and started my first ami, and I totally biffed it. I did not get the spiral crochet thing, so I ended up with a half moon-not at all what was needed. The do not join rounds part of the pattern totally confused me, but you have shown me the light. Thank You so much. You are amazing-keep up the good work.

[tjw1963]

I understand the frustrations that come with crochet. It is great that you are understanding it now. Thank you for the kind comments.

[Wifflewaff]

Thanks for your video on Amigurumi. Very very helpful. This is the first time mum and i have ever attempted amigurumi, you have really made it very clear to understand and learn.

Thanks again, All the best.

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[etcoc]

thanks for this demo, i realize that's the best way to make a hacky sac or footbag. I m a man and i love crochet, i do some hat,beanies and hacky sac.

good job

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. It is great to hear from the male crocheters out there. I know there are quite a few. Thank you for watching. --Teresa

[MissRowen]

Ah me gure roomie! Wheee!

I love amigurumi! This helped me even more >.> Last post I wrote on this I forgot to say how much this helped me on a project I have.

[MissRowen]

Thank you!

Ya said it right ^_^ Thanks again! Your vids help alot!

[Darkjetzer123]

I love your demonstrations. I've crocheted 6 hats after seeing your videos. Can you make videos for crocheting baby booties? I have 2 new nephews on the way in the next 2 months. Thanks so much for all your dedication!

[littlemissemilie]

amigurumi... you said it right!!!

Thank you for all these videos! They're really helpful!

[tjw1963]

Thank you. It is not a word in the online dictionary and I can see a few ways to say it, lol.

[heartbeatofhope]

Thankyou very much.