Thank you for this video. I had tried these but mine never turned out curly enough. I found that I was going in the wrong part of the stitch. I am going to make some cat toys!
Omg you hold the thread just like I do. It's so funny, I never seen anyone hold it like that. -_-' and people kept telling me I was doing it wrong. HA!
Great tutorial! I just started crocheting again after about 30 years and am excited to show my daughter how to do this stitch. I used this stitch back when I was about 11 to make cute little worms (I did the corkscrew stitch then did a regular single stitch back onto the last few chains at the end for the head. If I remember correctly I had the corkscrew go around 3-4 times). Glue on googly eyes and you're good to go! It would be cute on a gift or as a favor.
I tried your flower video and it worked - and so did this!! Thanks a million. Your yarn is gorgeous and the opening visual is so inspiring! A bunch of these would look cool on a woolie hat!
These are so cool! Do you think they would work using the smaller ply/weight thread? Like what you would use for doilies? I would like to try and make them to use on my fabric flowers. Thank you for sharing such a wonderfully, easy craft!
im working with costume design in my school play and ive got a great idea to made a wig of of red spirals for rarity ann, making her hair curly instead of straight, thank you so much!!!!!!! this is brilliant!!!
I'm glad I came across your tutorial. I've made these before but it was always hit or miss; I especially had trouble estimating the length. Now I know how to make them the same each time. Thanks for posting this. (BTW - they make great cat toys if you use the right yarn - I always preferred natural fibers if I thought the thing was going to get chewed up :) . Now, though, I have an idea for some necklaces made this way with crochet thread and beads. Hmm...)
I recently saw a baby wreath made of yarn that was just beautiful and it the yarn was nothing but chains. It was glued to a circle of wire and the wire was wrapped with batting. I was told that it is in the most recent Crochet book by Vanna White - but Ben Franklin did not have the book yet and I cannot seem to locate it online, can someone please send me information on how to make this? I wanted to make it for my niece. Thanks!!
Brilliant stitch, it sets my imagination going which is one of my favourite feelings, thank you :)) great to hear an Australian voice on YouTube too xxx
Brilliant stitch, it sends my imagination going which is one of my favourite feelings, thank you :)) great to hear an Australian voice on YouTube too xxx
@meredithgmail Hi there! Sorry about the delay in replying. I'm so glad you loved my tutorial. This stitch has the "X-Factor" alright! Even though I don't like my voice on video, it's really nice to receive a compliment. Now the year's underway I'm working on the next video. Take care!!!!
Thanks so much! I'm a long time crocheter but never have made the corkscrew as I had not made anything requiring them. Recently I have started making infant/children's hats and saw some online for sale that had the little corkscrews as a topper for the hat...I did not know how to make them, but thanks to you now I do!!! :)))
Awesomely simply tutorial! My mom was given a version of one of these as a bookmark and I've wanted to figure this out for a long time - thanks for posting!
love this video, so easy to understand.. thanx for sharing.. im making some slipper socks for my little girl and some miniature spirals would be great to hang from the top.. thanx again :-)
@Lovelybones1966 Sorry that you feel it's too fast. I could only suggest that you watch it a few times or pause the video as you go. I've mostly had positive feedback, but I'll take yours into consideration for my next video, cheers.
@ilovemylongnails Anything you like! If you scroll through these comments there are actually lots of ideas and suggestions. Like hair for a doll, as a fringe on a scarf or afghan, as the arms and legs of a crocheted doll. Some people have used it to make earrings, hope this helps.
This is the best tutorial !! I have wanted to make these for years but have been unable to do so, even using books. Your tutorial has made it so very simple and easy, now I wonder why I could never do it. Thank you. Now all I want to do is make little things using this gorgeous stitch, especially in the yarn you suggested. Thank you for sharing, especially for those who find it difficult to learn.
@LittleRobotNX01 Hi there! WOW! Thank-you so much for your wonderful comment, I'm so happy that I was able to help you learn this fun stitch. One of the reasons I make my videos the way I do is because this is also how I best learn new things. All the best and I appreciate your comments and support.
This is the best tutorial !! I have wanted to make these for years but have been unable to do so, even using books. Your tutorial has made it so very simple and easy, now I wonder why I could never do it. Thank you. Now all I want to do is make little things using this gorgeous stitch, especially in the yarn you suggested. Thank you for sharing, especially for those who find it difficult to learn.
@MsBananabutt If you read through these comments you can see some of the great ideas for these corkscrews other viewers have come up with. Some ideas are: as a hair decoration, legs and arms on a doll or crocheted octopus, small ones as earrings..etc... Hope these helps. Cheers.
@najeska1 Thanks, I'm from Australia, so I used an 8ply acrylic yarn, which I believe is approximately a sport weight - double knit. You can use any size yarn/needle as long as the tension is firm enough to form the corkscrew. Hope this helps.
hheeeey! u can sure crochet good! when i saw this video i was soo inspired! im almost thirteen so me and my twin sister are going to move into different rooms...and im going to hang those corkscrews all around my room! thnx for teaching me!
@logojoogle Hi there, thanks for your comment. If you're still finding them to be a little loose and not springy, I might suggest that you use a different 'stiffer' yarn, and/or reduce your hook size, hope this helps and enjoy!!
@Sonja00Ebonheart Hey there sonja, thanks so much for your feedback, I always look to improve my videos, it's nice to know when something works and is appreciated. Have a great day!! :)
One of my grade school teachers made these. She added google eyes on the beginning and had a long chain at the end. She called them bookworms (they were bookmarks).
I love doing these and if you make one and then make another without cutting the yarn and with a bit of chain in the middle they are lovely for little girls hair.
these are great, can't wait to make some, thanks for the tutorial! i can imagine them making a really unique `beaded` curtain type of effect, it would be so cute in a kids room :)
@heavyteeth So glad you enjoy them, I'm so amazed at how popular this tutorial is, something about these corkscrews is just really appealing!! Cheers!!
hi i just tried to make one, and i made a few more right away, i made earrings, the're great and really easy to crochet, takes just a few minutes. thank you very much for this tutorial.
Hey these are fun ! I have added some outta rows to mine in different colours to make it wider and its so funky lol... kids just love em... they tie them on their school bags and hand out to friends at school :) Helps to pass time when there is nothing on tv and no housework that needs doing. Have to go shopping for more colours though. Thank you for your video's... they are so much better than learning off alien looking pattern books lol
@mixaleena Anything really, let your imagination soar! People have used them as the fringe on a scarf, the legs of an octopus or doll, doll's hair. Also as a decoration on a hair accessory like a scrunchie. Hope this helps.
Hi! Glad you like the tutorial. In the last step you are securing off the end of the spiral to make it look neater. Where you exactly place this stitch isn't too important, but around the centre is a good place. You could skip this last step if you like and just cut your thread and tie it off. I hope this helps.
My curl twists so that it's going the wrong direction a couple times. Am I twisting the original chain? I can't figure out what I am doing wrong. Any help would be most appreciated.
As you stitch up the chain, be sure to keep in the same side of the chain, in consecutive stitches. from the first or second lot of four stitches, you should start to notice the spiral appearing, help it out by twisting it in the one direction. I've found if you keep doing this as you go, it tends to keep curled.
When I've shown people how to do this, mistakes happen when the yarn is too thick or chunky, or even too lacy and fine. I'd recommend a fairly plain yarn, that you would use for an afghan, and hook size to match. I hope this helps, good luck!!
Thank You so much for this tutorial. These are so cute. I will be having alot of fun making these. I'm so glad we have these videos to learn from. Thanks again!
I crocheted a lot of dresses for my daughter's American Girl doll and for one I made about 20 of these corkscrews and attached them at staggered heights around the waist as a skirt. It turned out incredibly! I also made one from a leftover bit of my favorite yarn and use it as a keychain. I've got more plans hatching to use these as embellishments for my own clothing. Thanks so much for this tutorial!
Nice :) Now I can make that little critter in my head, lol. I have been crocheting for about 15 years, and I usually focus on Aran style and thread work. Oddly enough, I never learned how to do this, but then granny squares were difficult for me to get right and didn't learn them for two years, lol. Thanks so much for posting this!
Thank-you so much! That's very kind, it's nice to give inspiration to others, when I get lots here on you tube too! Happy crafting... good luck with the little critter! ;)
OK! I finished my first corkscrew (purple)! It came out cute. I can see where I missed loops to crochet into but I will keep working on them so that they will get better and better. I just got a new mac so when I figure out how to post a reply vid or send you some pics I will. God bless...
Yeah!!! Go profgeorge - I think that's great, did I mention they're heaps of fun and you can't stop making them??? ;) And the Mac is great, I only use them, you'll have fun making vids....cheers!!!
OK...I took the bait and tried to do these corkscrews! :) They are coming out OK...my problem is finding each next hole to crochet into...I noticed that the chain was not curling up. Then I realized that I was "skipping" loops to crochet into. :) I am not going to give up though. I will let you know when I get "awesome" enough to try the butterflies! Thanks again!!!!
No worries, I love how people from all over the world can unite in ways that wouldn't have been dreamt of, to help each other create and make. I just learnt how to make a ripple pattern from Attic24 blog! I'm so excited that I FINALLY know how to make it. I'm hoping to buy some lovely yarn on holidays, and make a nice blanket. Take care and crochet like mad!!!
Hi there, I made a teddy bear by crocheting a basic ball shape, narrowing for the neck, then widening again to make another ball shape for the head. I made curly corkscrew legs and arms. It was then a simple case of stitching some dots for eyes, and a ribbon for a bow tie, stitched down of course so it's safe for little ones. I wouldn't use buttons. My user name on flicker is Quoin, I have a photo there.Good luck!!
Hi there! I made these firstly for fun, then I used them in a hyperbolic crochet coral reef exhibit as part of the 'sea-life' display. Other people have told me that they intend to use them as the fringe on a scarf. I've also used them as the arms and legs of a teddy bear. Hope this helps!
Hi hg1bbs. The 31 is just the length I chose to make this corkscrew, you can make it as long or short as you like, the key is to make the chain approximately twice the length you want the finished corkscrew to be. 4 is the number of double crochets (US = single crochets) you do into each stitch. Hope this helps, I would watch the video a couple of times, and pause it as you go. Cheers!
Great video; instructions given very clearly. Could you give advice concerning sewing spirals onto knitted or crocheted items? I'd like to try making some tiny ones for trim on booties for needy newborns; what's best way to sew them on? Thanks from Becky Jo
Hi Becky! Thanks for your feedback. I would be inclined to crochet them directly from the bootie, as part of the construction. That way they can't detach. If knitted, get a crochet hook, and crochet a row around the bootie, either top cuff or bottom edge. Then, using this as a base for the corkscrews, chain off the desired length, and work corkscrew back down chain. This will bring you back to the edge, then make one or a few single crochet, then repeat corkscrew. Hope this helps Happy crafting!
Thank you for posting, my dear friend !
ioanalazar1 1 week ago
thanks for posting, i had been looking for a video of this stitch. You'v explained it so well, seems easy to make. Bless you.
rubaba127 1 week ago
Thank you for this video. I had tried these but mine never turned out curly enough. I found that I was going in the wrong part of the stitch. I am going to make some cat toys!
azgekko 2 weeks ago
Great video! Thanks for posting
yubidubi 2 weeks ago
When we were kids my sister and i would wear theses in our hair have not seen them in yrs gonna try them out in my daughters hair:) ty
snookeybear1 2 months ago
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Omg you hold the thread just like I do. It's so funny, I never seen anyone hold it like that. -_-' and people kept telling me I was doing it wrong. HA!
sozaito 2 months ago
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sozaito 2 months ago
so I just made one of these last night and it's super loose :""(
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ohh,so easy ,, but i do not know what to do with it
shining0shinee 3 months ago
Sweeeet!! Love it!!!
MsDiRyan 3 months ago
Great tutorial! I just started crocheting again after about 30 years and am excited to show my daughter how to do this stitch. I used this stitch back when I was about 11 to make cute little worms (I did the corkscrew stitch then did a regular single stitch back onto the last few chains at the end for the head. If I remember correctly I had the corkscrew go around 3-4 times). Glue on googly eyes and you're good to go! It would be cute on a gift or as a favor.
Shmaem 4 months ago
I love this!!
babbs34543 4 months ago
you are faboules and my request is to slow down in butterfly video
nilofairy 4 months ago
Very cool and seemed easy.
Chrissymarie26 4 months ago
these are so easy to make and such fun but I dont know what I would do with them
MrLandespyrenees 4 months ago
The easiest thing I have ever made.
AsharaWhitepaws 4 months ago
That is so nice and easy,you are so talented.
rashmik14 5 months ago
Sooo Cute! Awesome teaching style. Thanks for sharing.
ladyjearro 5 months ago
Thanks for this. Delightful accent, too. I could listen to you for ages. :)
SatuGustafson 5 months ago
thank you so much, the way you explain it makes it look so easy, i'm gonna use it to decorate a baby hat for my 3 months old son. :)))
AgirlUwillNeverHave 5 months ago
I was thinking about this stitch today remembering a little girls hat I use to make many years ago. Thanks now I can relearn this stitch.
jonsmanny 5 months ago
Thanks for this idea/technique. Going to the store now so I can make me some earrings!
julou2505 5 months ago
really cool idea....i was wondering how would or have u attached to base for an earring or even a ring...jus a thought...
sheria36 5 months ago
I tried your flower video and it worked - and so did this!! Thanks a million. Your yarn is gorgeous and the opening visual is so inspiring! A bunch of these would look cool on a woolie hat!
craftdipper 6 months ago
Thank you... These are gonna be cute on lil girl scrunchies...
SuperMargann 7 months ago
That is so cute <3 Thank you so much for this tut, will definitely try out =)
shu0017 7 months ago
These are so cool! Do you think they would work using the smaller ply/weight thread? Like what you would use for doilies? I would like to try and make them to use on my fabric flowers. Thank you for sharing such a wonderfully, easy craft!
peaches5712 7 months ago
im working with costume design in my school play and ive got a great idea to made a wig of of red spirals for rarity ann, making her hair curly instead of straight, thank you so much!!!!!!! this is brilliant!!!
roboticstardust 8 months ago
woo i would like to see this as a rug
foxibren 8 months ago
Thank you for this video. I have seen other crochet corkscrews but yours is the most curly, and that is exactly what I wanted. :)
MariannaAV 10 months ago
I'm glad I came across your tutorial. I've made these before but it was always hit or miss; I especially had trouble estimating the length. Now I know how to make them the same each time. Thanks for posting this. (BTW - they make great cat toys if you use the right yarn - I always preferred natural fibers if I thought the thing was going to get chewed up :) . Now, though, I have an idea for some necklaces made this way with crochet thread and beads. Hmm...)
kimadawest 11 months ago
a little one looks like a tiny rose
Defyinghumanity 11 months ago
Me encantó el tutorial. Muy fácil y bien explicado. Muchas gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Argentina
lolahlr9 1 year ago
they would make a great Christmas tree garland
meetdiamond 1 year ago
I tried to do these twice I am not sure what I am doing wrong. UGH
tallsmartbeauty 1 year ago
yay i love your tutorial now i am about to go to the store and buy the supplies so i can try this
TrulyNaptural 1 year ago
thank you , but how can i use it after making it
fidazuhair 1 year ago
Yay! I made my first coil! I'm so excited! Thank you!
Carmel86Tae 1 year ago
This is a great video. Can you give me some ideas on what to use these for.
1022luckycharm 1 year ago
AWESOME!!!! Thanks :)
canadianchickable 1 year ago
@canadianchickable You're most welcome!!
SHOPETSY 8 months ago
I recently saw a baby wreath made of yarn that was just beautiful and it the yarn was nothing but chains. It was glued to a circle of wire and the wire was wrapped with batting. I was told that it is in the most recent Crochet book by Vanna White - but Ben Franklin did not have the book yet and I cannot seem to locate it online, can someone please send me information on how to make this? I wanted to make it for my niece. Thanks!!
bwestbrook68 1 year ago
great for hats, gonna give this a go, thankyou for sharing
ooakvaleriestill 1 year ago
@ooakvaleriestill You're welcome, enjoy!!
SHOPETSY 11 months ago
That is genius... Thankyou so much for showing us this. I have a few ideas!!
THANKYOU xxx
smekat 1 year ago
@smekat Hi there! Sorry for the delay in replying. I'm so glad you love this tutorial, it's so much fun to make these! Enjoy! :)
SHOPETSY 11 months ago
Brilliant stitch, it sets my imagination going which is one of my favourite feelings, thank you :)) great to hear an Australian voice on YouTube too xxx
meredithgmail 1 year ago
Brilliant stitch, it sends my imagination going which is one of my favourite feelings, thank you :)) great to hear an Australian voice on YouTube too xxx
meredithgmail 1 year ago
@meredithgmail Hi there! Sorry about the delay in replying. I'm so glad you loved my tutorial. This stitch has the "X-Factor" alright! Even though I don't like my voice on video, it's really nice to receive a compliment. Now the year's underway I'm working on the next video. Take care!!!!
SHOPETSY 11 months ago
Thanks so much! I'm a long time crocheter but never have made the corkscrew as I had not made anything requiring them. Recently I have started making infant/children's hats and saw some online for sale that had the little corkscrews as a topper for the hat...I did not know how to make them, but thanks to you now I do!!! :)))
Tvghensley 1 year ago
@Tvghensley That's great! I'm glad I could show you, take care.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Awesomely simply tutorial! My mom was given a version of one of these as a bookmark and I've wanted to figure this out for a long time - thanks for posting!
PurpleQueen63 1 year ago
@PurpleQueen63 Hey thanks!! I can't believe just how popular this video is, and it's inspired me to keep making them! Happy crafting!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
love this video, so easy to understand.. thanx for sharing.. im making some slipper socks for my little girl and some miniature spirals would be great to hang from the top.. thanx again :-)
missmeewee 1 year ago
@missmeewee You're welcome, I think the spirals on the slippers sound great! Cheers!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
You do it to fast i can't catch on to what you are doing
Lovelybones1966 1 year ago
@Lovelybones1966 Sorry that you feel it's too fast. I could only suggest that you watch it a few times or pause the video as you go. I've mostly had positive feedback, but I'll take yours into consideration for my next video, cheers.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Do it slow for beginners dang you going so fast
Lovelybones1966 1 year ago
What do you use them for?
ilovemylongnails 1 year ago 2
@ilovemylongnails Anything you like! If you scroll through these comments there are actually lots of ideas and suggestions. Like hair for a doll, as a fringe on a scarf or afghan, as the arms and legs of a crocheted doll. Some people have used it to make earrings, hope this helps.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Thank you!!! These are awesome and i can't wait to try it!
cakcow33 1 year ago
@cakcow33 So glad you like them, happy crocheting!!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
thanks for making such a easy video to understand. Pat
moozarkgoatgirl 1 year ago
@moozarkgoatgirl You're very welcome, I hope you enjoy making them over and over!! ;) Cheers...
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Thank-you YOUTUBERs!!!! 100,000 views! Your support is nothing short of amazing!! More videos to come...crochet on!! :D
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
This is the best tutorial !! I have wanted to make these for years but have been unable to do so, even using books. Your tutorial has made it so very simple and easy, now I wonder why I could never do it. Thank you. Now all I want to do is make little things using this gorgeous stitch, especially in the yarn you suggested. Thank you for sharing, especially for those who find it difficult to learn.
LittleRobotNX01 1 year ago
@LittleRobotNX01 Hi there! WOW! Thank-you so much for your wonderful comment, I'm so happy that I was able to help you learn this fun stitch. One of the reasons I make my videos the way I do is because this is also how I best learn new things. All the best and I appreciate your comments and support.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
This is the best tutorial !! I have wanted to make these for years but have been unable to do so, even using books. Your tutorial has made it so very simple and easy, now I wonder why I could never do it. Thank you. Now all I want to do is make little things using this gorgeous stitch, especially in the yarn you suggested. Thank you for sharing, especially for those who find it difficult to learn.
LittleRobotNX01 1 year ago
I think it's a cute idea but what do you do with then?
MsBananabutt 1 year ago
@MsBananabutt If you read through these comments you can see some of the great ideas for these corkscrews other viewers have come up with. Some ideas are: as a hair decoration, legs and arms on a doll or crocheted octopus, small ones as earrings..etc... Hope these helps. Cheers.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
i can not learn this!!! :( :( :( >.<
mogoshark 1 year ago
@mogoshark Keep trying! Just watch and pause the video a few times, I'm sure you'll be able to do it!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
@SHOPETSY
thanks
mogoshark 1 year ago
good idea for earrings
Reggay1000 1 year ago
@Reggay1000 Thanks! Especially if you use a finer yarn and hook size.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
good idea for earrings
Reggay1000 1 year ago
good job wat is the size of this thread
najeska1 1 year ago
@najeska1 Thanks, I'm from Australia, so I used an 8ply acrylic yarn, which I believe is approximately a sport weight - double knit. You can use any size yarn/needle as long as the tension is firm enough to form the corkscrew. Hope this helps.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Awesome, ThankYou!!!
bitemyram 1 year ago
@bitemyram You're welcome, glad you like it!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
ooo im thinking about making a few of these and making them into earrings. i think it would be cute ^_^
bjababy1 1 year ago
@bjababy1 That sounds like a great idea! Super cute!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
hheeeey! u can sure crochet good! when i saw this video i was soo inspired! im almost thirteen so me and my twin sister are going to move into different rooms...and im going to hang those corkscrews all around my room! thnx for teaching me!
surfgirl217 1 year ago
@surfgirl217 Wow! You are most welcome, I'm glad I was able to inspire you, cheers!!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
wow! that is beautiful!!!!! Your tutorial made me so excited to start trying this technique!!! :)
Qu33nL33 1 year ago
@Qu33nL33 Thank-you! I hope you enjoy making them as much as I have!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
I am still trying . I made a few but the are not very tight and springie will just keep at it and thanks . O yea my kids love to play with them lol.
logojoogle 1 year ago
@logojoogle Hi there, thanks for your comment. If you're still finding them to be a little loose and not springy, I might suggest that you use a different 'stiffer' yarn, and/or reduce your hook size, hope this helps and enjoy!!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
OMY gosh i l0ve it .... super fun!!!!
ALETHEIA8881 1 year ago
@ALETHEIA8881 You're welcome...they are a LOT of fun and addictive to make.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Thank you for the fun thing to learn. U are a good teacher.
logojoogle 1 year ago
@logojoogle Thank-you so much! It's support from people like yourself that makes me want to keep making videos! Cheers, and thanks for your support.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
the amazing clear instructions and your calm clear voice really did the trick thank you so much
Sonja00Ebonheart 1 year ago
@Sonja00Ebonheart Hey there sonja, thanks so much for your feedback, I always look to improve my videos, it's nice to know when something works and is appreciated. Have a great day!! :)
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
One of my grade school teachers made these. She added google eyes on the beginning and had a long chain at the end. She called them bookworms (they were bookmarks).
onebluemoon 1 year ago
@onebluemoon That is so cool!! I hadn't thought of using them that way...You could make some now! Cheers...
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
I love doing these and if you make one and then make another without cutting the yarn and with a bit of chain in the middle they are lovely for little girls hair.
jamk37 1 year ago
@jamk37 That sounds great! I love all the ideas people come up with, cheers!!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
these are great, can't wait to make some, thanks for the tutorial! i can imagine them making a really unique `beaded` curtain type of effect, it would be so cute in a kids room :)
heavyteeth 1 year ago
@heavyteeth So glad you enjoy them, I'm so amazed at how popular this tutorial is, something about these corkscrews is just really appealing!! Cheers!!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
hi i just tried to make one, and i made a few more right away, i made earrings, the're great and really easy to crochet, takes just a few minutes. thank you very much for this tutorial.
Juzernejm123456789 1 year ago
@Juzernejm123456789 You're welcome! The earring idea sounds great!! Cheers..
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Hey these are fun ! I have added some outta rows to mine in different colours to make it wider and its so funky lol... kids just love em... they tie them on their school bags and hand out to friends at school :) Helps to pass time when there is nothing on tv and no housework that needs doing. Have to go shopping for more colours though. Thank you for your video's... they are so much better than learning off alien looking pattern books lol
10Possum10 1 year ago
@10Possum10 Hey there! So glad you love them, I must have made about 20 in 2 days when I first made them!!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
They are so great
I luv them
great job
Im making a scarf out of it
IOm just adding more rows
Its going to look very crazy lol
white88supremacy 1 year ago
@white88supremacy That sounds awesome! Once you start making them, you just can't stop! Thanks for your support.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Thank u so much
Folashade1000 1 year ago
@Folashade1000 You're very welcome! ;)
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I kept seeing these used as doll hair and I wanted to know how they were made. THANK YOU!
Notthecoolmom 1 year ago
@Notthecoolmom That's great! Watch out, they can be addictive to make! :)
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
thank you so much...learnt from u
disneychick8891 1 year ago
@disneychick8891 You're welcome.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Thanks so much - I'm making a Moby Dick doll and needed some water spouts for his blow hole! Nice job on this demo.
carrieenge 1 year ago
@carrieenge That sounds great! Glad to help, I can just picture it.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
excellent!
mydriel333 1 year ago
@mydriel333 Thank-you! ;)
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
What would you use these for?
mixaleena 1 year ago
@mixaleena Anything really, let your imagination soar! People have used them as the fringe on a scarf, the legs of an octopus or doll, doll's hair. Also as a decoration on a hair accessory like a scrunchie. Hope this helps.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
thank you! i will be able to use this on my grand kids toys! yay!!
ohsewdizzy 1 year ago
@ohsewdizzy Fantastic! They make good hair for a doll too!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Thanks so much, awesome tutorial! Super easy to follow, and fast to make!
charleighb2008 1 year ago
@charleighb2008
You're welcome, be warned though, you'll want to make a lot of them!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Really helpfull tutorial!!!
But I think I didn't get the last step.... :/
Where did you do the last stitch?
ChR1St1nAk1 1 year ago
Hi! Glad you like the tutorial. In the last step you are securing off the end of the spiral to make it look neater. Where you exactly place this stitch isn't too important, but around the centre is a good place. You could skip this last step if you like and just cut your thread and tie it off. I hope this helps.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Ooow i got it now ;)
Thank you so much for the help! ^^
ChR1St1nAk1 1 year ago
Great! You're welcome.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
WOW. you made that look so easy. thank you so much.
itscrackers25 1 year ago
You're welcome!
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
thank u,I made it :*
The0sha 1 year ago
That's great! You can make so many things with these crocheted corkscrews.
SHOPETSY 1 year ago
Thank u so much for posting.
Folashade1000 2 years ago
You're welcome, happy crafting!!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
My curl twists so that it's going the wrong direction a couple times. Am I twisting the original chain? I can't figure out what I am doing wrong. Any help would be most appreciated.
714Peanut 2 years ago
As you stitch up the chain, be sure to keep in the same side of the chain, in consecutive stitches. from the first or second lot of four stitches, you should start to notice the spiral appearing, help it out by twisting it in the one direction. I've found if you keep doing this as you go, it tends to keep curled.
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
When I've shown people how to do this, mistakes happen when the yarn is too thick or chunky, or even too lacy and fine. I'd recommend a fairly plain yarn, that you would use for an afghan, and hook size to match. I hope this helps, good luck!!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
How to crochet two both sides at end for hair?
Kristycoon29 2 years ago
Are you making something for a hair decoration, or are you making dolls hair?
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
I'm trying make for my girl's hair. I want to crochet two sides corkscrew with about 3 inches chain in middle to tie on ponytail.
Kristycoon29 2 years ago
Let me have a try, I'll play around with some yarn and let you know how it works out.
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
love this, Thanks!!
MahaLaha27 2 years ago
You're welcome!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
Thank You so much for this tutorial. These are so cute. I will be having alot of fun making these. I'm so glad we have these videos to learn from. Thanks again!
jjmoore53 2 years ago
So glad you enjoy them, I've learnt a lot off others videos too! Cheers...
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
Thanks for this video. I have always wanted to know how to do this!
3kidzmom100 2 years ago
You're welcome, I was happy to share, when I found out how to do it too!! They can be addictive!! Happy crafting!!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
I crocheted a lot of dresses for my daughter's American Girl doll and for one I made about 20 of these corkscrews and attached them at staggered heights around the waist as a skirt. It turned out incredibly! I also made one from a leftover bit of my favorite yarn and use it as a keychain. I've got more plans hatching to use these as embellishments for my own clothing. Thanks so much for this tutorial!
vashtivanita 2 years ago
You're truly welcome, the dress you made sounds amazing!! Well done, keep up the crafting! ;)
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
Nice :) Now I can make that little critter in my head, lol. I have been crocheting for about 15 years, and I usually focus on Aran style and thread work. Oddly enough, I never learned how to do this, but then granny squares were difficult for me to get right and didn't learn them for two years, lol. Thanks so much for posting this!
Dirty2Go 2 years ago
Thank-you so much! That's very kind, it's nice to give inspiration to others, when I get lots here on you tube too! Happy crafting... good luck with the little critter! ;)
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
OK! I finished my first corkscrew (purple)! It came out cute. I can see where I missed loops to crochet into but I will keep working on them so that they will get better and better. I just got a new mac so when I figure out how to post a reply vid or send you some pics I will. God bless...
profgeorge2004 2 years ago
Yeah!!! Go profgeorge - I think that's great, did I mention they're heaps of fun and you can't stop making them??? ;) And the Mac is great, I only use them, you'll have fun making vids....cheers!!!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
OK...I took the bait and tried to do these corkscrews! :) They are coming out OK...my problem is finding each next hole to crochet into...I noticed that the chain was not curling up. Then I realized that I was "skipping" loops to crochet into. :) I am not going to give up though. I will let you know when I get "awesome" enough to try the butterflies! Thanks again!!!!
profgeorge2004 2 years ago
Don't give up! Just keep trying - you'll get it and they'll be fabulous!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
I soooooooo appreciate your encouragement!!! You are so kind.
profgeorge2004 2 years ago
No worries, I love how people from all over the world can unite in ways that wouldn't have been dreamt of, to help each other create and make. I just learnt how to make a ripple pattern from Attic24 blog! I'm so excited that I FINALLY know how to make it. I'm hoping to buy some lovely yarn on holidays, and make a nice blanket. Take care and crochet like mad!!!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
this is lovely!
Perhaps I can make a few hair clips with these curls. It would be nice 'dreadlocks'.
xDemoticonxD 2 years ago
Sounds awesome!!!! ;)
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
THANKS!!!THANKS!!!THANKS!!!!
rosangelataveira 2 years ago
You're welcome!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
Thanks for the video. This is very good for making a lace for graduation. Instead of flowers, it would just be yarns.
milkgalaxy 2 years ago
Thank-you - that sounds like a great idea!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
could you post a video on how to do that if you dont already have one posted thank you!
fearlessgirl49 2 years ago
what would u guys suggest on how to make this into a toy for a 1 month old baby girl shes my neice please email me for any suggestions
fearlessgirl49 2 years ago
Hi there, I made a teddy bear by crocheting a basic ball shape, narrowing for the neck, then widening again to make another ball shape for the head. I made curly corkscrew legs and arms. It was then a simple case of stitching some dots for eyes, and a ribbon for a bow tie, stitched down of course so it's safe for little ones. I wouldn't use buttons. My user name on flicker is Quoin, I have a photo there.Good luck!!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
what do you used Corkscrews for in crochet ? : )
PuReBrOwNsUgAr3380 2 years ago
Hi there! I made these firstly for fun, then I used them in a hyperbolic crochet coral reef exhibit as part of the 'sea-life' display. Other people have told me that they intend to use them as the fringe on a scarf. I've also used them as the arms and legs of a teddy bear. Hope this helps!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
yes thank you very much : )
PuReBrOwNsUgAr3380 2 years ago
I am thinking about doing some of these on the end of a scarf to give it a fun and unique look.
TigerDragonGrrl 2 years ago
That sounds really good! It would definitely give it a unique look. All the best.
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
OMG! I've been looking for this! LOL! Thanks for sharing! I know how to crochet so this is going to def boost that creative side!
2luvlikidz 2 years ago
You're Welcome! It's great to know that people are enjoying this so much. Get crocheting!! ;)
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
This is a great peice of work!!! WOUNDERFUL JOB MA'AM
crochetstar12 2 years ago
Thankyou so much crochetstar12!!! Working on the next video now, have a great day and happy crafting!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
This is very cute! It would make great arms and legs on a doll.. Thank you for sharing this. I will definitely make some of these. :)
jgirl115 2 years ago
Thank-you jgirl115! It's one of those things that when you know how to do it, you just can't wait to make lots of them! Have fun...:)
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
This is really cute! I'm gonna try too :D
Purly 2 years ago
Thank-you! Have fun and Happy crafting...
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
On your directions it says multiple of 4 but then u say chain 31. Is it a multiple of 4 + something?
hg1bbs 2 years ago
Hi hg1bbs. The 31 is just the length I chose to make this corkscrew, you can make it as long or short as you like, the key is to make the chain approximately twice the length you want the finished corkscrew to be. 4 is the number of double crochets (US = single crochets) you do into each stitch. Hope this helps, I would watch the video a couple of times, and pause it as you go. Cheers!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago
Great video; instructions given very clearly. Could you give advice concerning sewing spirals onto knitted or crocheted items? I'd like to try making some tiny ones for trim on booties for needy newborns; what's best way to sew them on? Thanks from Becky Jo
54Beckworth 2 years ago
Hi Becky! Thanks for your feedback. I would be inclined to crochet them directly from the bootie, as part of the construction. That way they can't detach. If knitted, get a crochet hook, and crochet a row around the bootie, either top cuff or bottom edge. Then, using this as a base for the corkscrews, chain off the desired length, and work corkscrew back down chain. This will bring you back to the edge, then make one or a few single crochet, then repeat corkscrew. Hope this helps Happy crafting!
SHOPETSY 2 years ago