A New Crochet Channel For Beginners

I am excited to share that I’ve started a second YouTube channel! My first channel is dedicated to BTS-inspired crochet tutorials; this new one is for learning crochet and making all kinds of amigurumi.

I wanted to create a place for beginners, especially those who find crochet a little difficult to learn. My goal is to make tutorials that are slow-paced and easy to follow.

I’ve uploaded the first lesson in my beginner series. You’ll start with the basics: learning how to make a chain, crochet a row, and make a square.

Here is what’s coming next:

• Lesson 2: Learning how to crochet in the round
• Lesson 3: Learning the basic crochet stitches you’ll need to get started

Once you’ve covered the basics, you’ll be ready to try your first crochet project. I’ll be uploading step-by-step tutorials for different amigurumi projects so you can put what you’ve learned into practice.

Whether you’re completely new to crochet or have tried learning before but found it challenging, I hope these lessons will help you feel more comfortable and confident with your hook and yarn.

I can’t wait to share more tutorials with you. Let’s take it one stitch at a time! 🙂

Watch the first lesson here:

Epik High Inspired Keychains: a Crown, a Bucket Hat, and a Beanie

Sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of inspiration to come up with a fun crochet project!

I recently made three crochet keychains inspired by Epik High and their Epikase song battle episodes. Each keychain features one member’s face, along with a few words spelled out in letter beads.

Since I was only making their faces, I had to think about what would make each one recognizable. I also wanted to add a little humor to each design, so I came up with the idea of adding words for each of them.

Tukutz got a crown because he won the song battle competition. For his letter beads, I chose ” Main Dancer” because, of course, he has the best dance moves.

Tablo got his signature bucket hat with the words “Lead Speaker”. The joke comes from the vow of silence he took during the competition, which was a challenge since he loves to talk.

Mithra got his signature beanie, with the words ” Main Vocalist.” Since he sang instead of rapping for the song he chose for the competition, I thought it would be a fun little twist.

I crocheted the keychains with cotton yarn and a 1.80mm hook. They were pretty easy to make, and I would love to make a YouTube tutorial to crochet similar keychains for each BTS member for my Purple Thread YouTube channel. I think it would be a fun project for ARMY who want to crochet their bias, with small details that make each member recognizable.

I am also planning to make keychains of my friends as gifts, featuring their most humorous and recognizable traits. I think they would get a giggle out of it.

It Started With that Beanie – Yoongi Doll

When I saw Yoongi wearing the blue & orange “No Wave” Chunky Belt Beanie at the Arirang tour concert in London, I immediately knew I would make a doll wearing it because I loved it so much.

I crocheted the body using Scheepjes Catona cotton yarn. I used a size 10 mercerized cotton with a 1mm hook for the clothes. The only exception was the shorts, because I didn’t have the right color in size 10, so I used a larger size yarn.

One thing I do differently when making my dolls is that I don’t crochet the entire body first and then make all the clothes afterward. Since the clothes on my doll aren’t removable, I actually like to crochet them as I go. Once the legs are finished, I make the shoes. Once I reach the lower part of the body, I make the shorts, etc. I just find it easier to build it this way, and I like seeing the outfit come together as I crochet.

For the head, I crocheted it separately and then mounted it onto the neck. I really like this method because it allows me to turn the head from side to side. I prefer this to sewing the head directly onto the body.

As you already know, my favorite part of the outfit was the beanie. I knew I wanted to recreate the big buckle, but I honestly had no idea how to make it. The original buckle was transparent, and finding something similar would have been difficult. I went back and forth trying to figure out what to use, until I finally came up with a way to crochet my own version.

I took a piece of wire, bent it into a square, and covered it with sparkly white yarn using single crochet stitches. Somehow, it worked! I was really happy with the result, especially since I wasn’t sure it would work out.

Now my little Yoongi doll is joining the rest of my doll collection. These dolls are more than just crochet projects for me. They can hold memories of moments I really enjoyed. This little Yoongi will always remind me of the Arirang tour.

A Crochet Black Cat Inspired by Tang

If you’re a BTS fan, you might know Tang, Yoongi’s adorable black cat, whom he introduced to fans during a livestream. After seeing Tang, many fans wanted to crochet their own little version of him, so I created a crochet pattern inspired by Tang.

I wanted to make the pattern simple enough to follow while still giving the cat that cute little look. The pattern comes in two sizes, so you can choose the one you like best. For the larger version, I used a 4 Medium cotton yarn with a 1.80mm hook. The smaller version is crocheted with a #10 mercerized cotton and is perfect if you want a tiny little cat.

Since it’s Halloween season, I thought this black cat would also make a fun project for this time of the year. Whether you’re making one because you’re a Tang fan, looking for a cute Halloween project, or just love black cats, I hope you enjoy crocheting it.

If you’d like to make your own crochet black cat, you can find the pattern in my shops using the links below:

BLACK CAT CROCHET PATTERN – ETSY

BLACK CAT CROCHET PATTERN – RAVELRY

BLACK CAT CROCHET PATTERN – KOFI

BLACK CAT CROCHET PATTERN – FYBE

Yoongi and Tang

Happy crocheting!

Crocheting My Own Super Tuna

If you know me, you probably know that I love finding inspiration for my crochet projects in the things I enjoy – and this tuna was definitely one of those projects!

It was inspired by BTS Jin and his fun song “Super Tuna”. The song is so playful and catchy, and I thought it would be fun to turn the little tuna from the song into a crochet amigurumi.

I started with an idea, picked up my yarn and crochet hook, and began working on the shape. Once I was happy with how it turned out, I wrote down all the steps into a crochet pattern.

If you would like to crochet your own little tuna, you can find this free pattern on my Kofi page:

AMIGURUMI TUNA FISH – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

I crocheted mine with a medium-weight cotton yarn, but you can use a different yarn weight if you’d like to make your tuna bigger or smaller. Just remember to use the same weight and brand for all the colors to get the best results.

I hope you have as much fun making this little fish as I did! If you make one, I’d love to see it, so feel free to share your creation with mine. And if you have any questions about the pattern, don’t hesitate to ask me!

Happy crocheting!

Crocheting a Little Charlie Bucket

Sometimes a crochet project is more than. just something I make with yarn. This little Charlie Bucket doll (from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) is one of those projects.

I made this doll as a birthday gift for a little boy who recently played Charlie Bucket in a local theatre production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I thought it would be a cute way to turn a very special moment from his childhood into a memory he could keep forever.

I wanted to make a mini version of him with his Charlie costume, so I used my doll pattern as a base (I did make a small modification by crocheting the head separately). To keep the doll small, I changed the materials and used a size 10 mercerized cotton with a 1mm crochet hook instead of the size 4 yarn and 2.75mm hook I normally use.

I really enjoyed seeing the little Charlie come together. I especially loved adding the details of his costume and watching the doll start to look like the little actor that inspired it.

Now that the doll is done, I want to find a display box for the doll and paint and decorate it with a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory theme. I think it will make the gift feel special and give the doll a little place of its own to be displayed.

So this project will have a Part 2, where I’ll share the finished display box and show how everything comes together.

For now, I can’t wait to give him his little Charlie doll. I hope he keeps it for many years as a little reminder of his first main role in a play – and

A Little Airplane Made with Yarn

I mostly crochet dolls and animals, so I thought it would be fun to step outside of my usual projects and make an airplane. I already knew how I wanted it to look. I pictured a cute vintage-style airplane in blue and grey, red details, and a little propeller at the front.

For this airplane, I wanted to capture the shape and details I had in mind. I worked on the body first, then made the wings, tail, and propeller separately before putting everything together. I chose a bright blue for the main body and added red and gray details to give it a little more character and contrast.

As I worked on each piece, I wrote down each step along the way. Once the airplane was finished, I compiled all my notes into a proper crochet pattern. I loved how the finished airplane turned out, so I thought it would be nice to share the pattern with anyone who would like one of their own. If you are interested, you can find the pattern in my shops through the links below:

Airplane Crochet Pattern – ETSY

Airplane Crochet Pattern – KOFI

Airplane Crochet Pattern – RAVELRY

Happy crocheting!

How I Customized My Crochet Doll Base into Love Cell

One of my favorite things about designing crochet doll base patterns is seeing how easily they can be transformed into different characters. For this project, I customized my doll base into Love Cell from one of my favorite K-dramas, Yumi’s Cells.

I was inspired to crochet this character because I absolutely loved the animated cells in the show. Their unique personalities and adorable designs made them so much fun to recreate in yarn.

Using my doll pattern, I added the outfit simply by changing colors as I crocheted the base, then added the hood, cape, blonde hair, Safety eyes, and the signature floating heart. It’s a fun example of how easily the same doll base can be customized into a completely different character.

If you’ve been looking for a customizable doll pattern, this base can be used to create your favorite characters or your own original design. You can find the pattern through the links below:

Doll Base V2 Crochet Pattern – ETSY

Doll Base V2 Crochet Pattern – RAVELRY

Doll Base V2 Crochet Pattern – KOFI

Recreating Jimin’s Iconic Vegas Look in Crochet

Some crochet projects start with an idea, and others start with a moment you just can’t stop thinking about. This doll was definitely inspired by one of those moments.

After watching one of BTS performance from their Las Vegas concert, I couldn’t get Jimin’s look out of my head. His braided hair was so striking, and I immediately wondered if I could recreate that hairstyle in crochet.

It ended up being a completely new challenge for me. I had never made a hairstyle like this before, so there was a lot of experimenting along the way. To create a more realistic look, I brushed out the yarn to give it a soft-like texture. Then I attached each strand to the head one by one before styling the braids.

It was definitely a long process, and honestly, I wasn’t even sure it would work! But little by little, it all came together. Seeing the finished doll made all the effort worth it, and I am really happy with how it turned out.

This project pushed me outside my comfort zone and reminded me that trying something new can be very rewarding. Challenging projects like this are what keep me inspired and motivated to crochet. They encourage me to learn new techniques, experiment with new ideas, and continue growing as a crochet designer. 🙂

My Chibi Body Base Crochet Pattern

I love designing doll body base patterns, and this chibi version is easy to make and customize. It’s a versatile base that can be customized to create all kinds of unique dolls and plushies. One of the things I love about this design is that it has enough structure and stability without needing to add wires inside, making it easier to crochet.

I have used this body base to crochet several different types of amigurumi, including a Jungkook-inspired doll wearing a Halloween bunny costume. For this version, I crocheted the body in a different color and customized it by adding a hoodie, hair, and bunny ears. I also used small pieces of felt for the eyes to create the facial details and complete the look.

If you would like to create your own chibi amigurumi, this pattern is available in my Ko-fi shop and ETSY shop. You can find the links below:

Chibi Doll Base Crochet Pattern – ETSY

Chibi Doll Base Crochet Pattern – Ko-fi

Chibi Doll Base Crochet Pattern – Ravelry

If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments below. Happy crocheting!