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Clear, concise, close-up tutorials for crochet and amigurumi techniques by June Gilbank from PlanetJune.com
All my tutorial videos are available as right-handed and left-handed versions (check the description of each video for the link to the other-handed version).
I hope you enjoy my videos! Please let me know if you have any requests for new crochet techniques for me to demonstrate :)
All my tutorial videos are available as right-handed and left-handed versions (check the description of each video for the link to the other-handed version).
I hope you enjoy my videos! Please let me know if you have any requests for new crochet techniques for me to demonstrate :)
Tiny Yarn Eyes for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
If you've ever struggled to find the perfect eyes for your smaller amigurumi, you'll love my technique for making tiny yarn eyes. In this video, I'll show you my foolproof method for making a pair of perfectly matched tiny child-safe yarn eyes with a lifelike sparkle.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Tiny yarn eyes for amigurumi
00:27 How to make tiny yarn eyes
01:58 How to attach yarn eyes securely
03:51 How to add a glint to yarn eyes
A tutorial by June Gilbank (www.planetjune.com).
This technique is an embroidery-free foolproof method for making tiny yarn eyes, spots and dots for amigurumi. It works especially well for amigurumi that are too small for safety eyes. Yarn eyes are a child- and pet-safe alternative to plastic eyes, and this method gives you more control than embroidering French knots, so you can make sure you have a perfectly matched pair of eyes.
PATTERN LINKS: Find my FREE Baby Snake crochet pattern, used to make the samples in this video, at www.planetjune.com/babysnake
LEFT-HANDERS: Here's the left-handed version of this video:
ua-cam.com/video/r4Cgt0EToYI/v-deo.html
MORE INFO? For more details and bonus tips, please see the blog post that accompanies this video:
www.planetjune.com/tinyeyes
BUY THE BOOK! Level up your amigurumi with my latest book, The Essential Guide to Amigurumi, your comprehensive guide to amigurumi techniques and tips. www.planetjune.com/amibook
MORE HELP? See all my crochet tips and tutorials here:
www.planetjune.com/help
SUBSCRIBE! Don't miss out on any of my new crochet videos - subscribe here:
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REQUESTS? Please leave a comment if there are other crochet techniques you'd like me to cover, or email me (june@planetjune.com). Thanks!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Tiny yarn eyes for amigurumi
00:27 How to make tiny yarn eyes
01:58 How to attach yarn eyes securely
03:51 How to add a glint to yarn eyes
A tutorial by June Gilbank (www.planetjune.com).
This technique is an embroidery-free foolproof method for making tiny yarn eyes, spots and dots for amigurumi. It works especially well for amigurumi that are too small for safety eyes. Yarn eyes are a child- and pet-safe alternative to plastic eyes, and this method gives you more control than embroidering French knots, so you can make sure you have a perfectly matched pair of eyes.
PATTERN LINKS: Find my FREE Baby Snake crochet pattern, used to make the samples in this video, at www.planetjune.com/babysnake
LEFT-HANDERS: Here's the left-handed version of this video:
ua-cam.com/video/r4Cgt0EToYI/v-deo.html
MORE INFO? For more details and bonus tips, please see the blog post that accompanies this video:
www.planetjune.com/tinyeyes
BUY THE BOOK! Level up your amigurumi with my latest book, The Essential Guide to Amigurumi, your comprehensive guide to amigurumi techniques and tips. www.planetjune.com/amibook
MORE HELP? See all my crochet tips and tutorials here:
www.planetjune.com/help
SUBSCRIBE! Don't miss out on any of my new crochet videos - subscribe here:
ua-cam.com/users/PlanetJune
REQUESTS? Please leave a comment if there are other crochet techniques you'd like me to cover, or email me (june@planetjune.com). Thanks!
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Tiny Yarn Eyes for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
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If you've ever struggled to find the perfect eyes for your smaller amigurumi, you'll love my technique for making tiny yarn eyes. In this video, I'll show you my foolproof method for making a pair of perfectly matched tiny child-safe yarn eyes with a lifelike sparkle. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Tiny yarn eyes for amigurumi 00:27 How to make tiny yarn eyes 01:58 How to attach yarn eyes securely 03:51 How...
Ultimate Stripes for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
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Ultimate Stripes makes the most *perfect* stripes in amigurumi. There is absolutely no seam or colour jog, and no way to tell where the join is in the finished piece - it's completely perfect! You can substitute this join for a normal join to give you neater stripes in any amigurumi pattern, or to add stripes to any amigurumi. Timestamps: 00:00 Ultimate Stripes for amigurumi 00:17 Transitioning...
Ultimate Stripes for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
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Ultimate Stripes makes the most *perfect* stripes in amigurumi. There is absolutely no seam or colour jog, and no way to tell where the join is in the finished piece - it's completely perfect! You can substitute this join for a normal join to give you neater stripes in any amigurumi pattern, or to add stripes to any amigurumi. Timestamps: 00:00 Ultimate Stripes for amigurumi 00:17 Transitioning...
How to Attach Crochet Appliques (left-handed version)
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Crocheted appliques are small flat embellishments that you can attach to larger crocheted pieces as decorative elements. There are different ways to tackle attaching an applique to a crocheted background, and the best method depends on what you're making. - Will the reverse side of the background be hidden - for example, on a cushion or a hat? - Will the reverse side be visible - for example, o...
How to Attach Crochet Appliques (right-handed version)
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Crocheted appliques are small flat embellishments that you can attach to larger crocheted pieces as decorative elements. There are different ways to tackle attaching an applique to a crocheted background, and the best method depends on what you're making. - Will the reverse side of the background be hidden - for example, on a cushion or a hat? - Will the reverse side be visible - for example, o...
I crocheted a silver play button to celebrate reaching 100k subscribers!
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I can't quite believe this, but I now have over 100k UA-cam subscribers! So I'm being brave and showing my face on video for the first time ever, as well as giving you a glimpse into my process as I celebrate by crocheting a silver play button. Enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00 Reaching 100k UA-cam subscribers 00:56 Choose yarn colours by making a box of sample bobbins 01:13 Crocheting the back of the p...
How to Use Stitch Markers in Amigurumi (right-handed version)
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If you've ever lost your place while crocheting in a spiral, or discovered that you must have made a mistake many rounds earlier, I highly recommend you use a stitch marker to mark the start of every round while you crochet your amigurumi! In this video I'll walk you through how to use a stitch marker in your amigurumi for marking the start of your rounds, how to fix a mistake, and what to do i...
How to Use Stitch Markers in Amigurumi (left-handed version)
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If you've ever lost your place while crocheting in a spiral, or discovered that you must have made a mistake many rounds earlier, I highly recommend you use a stitch marker to mark the start of every round while you crochet your amigurumi! In this video I'll walk you through how to use a stitch marker in your amigurumi for marking the start of your rounds, how to fix a mistake, and what to do i...
Invisible Finish for Open Edges in Amigurumi (right-handed version)
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How to make an invisible join at the end of the last round of an open-ended piece in amigurumi, or any other crochet pieces worked in the round. A tutorial by June Gilbank (www.planetjune.com). The Invisible Finish method bridges the difference in height between the stitches and leave an uninterrupted row of Vs around the edge of the piece. If you're looking for an invisible finish to close the...
Invisible Finish for Open Edges in Amigurumi (left-handed version)
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How to make an invisible join at the end of the last round of an open-ended piece in amigurumi, or any other crochet pieces worked in the round. A tutorial by June Gilbank (www.planetjune.com). The Invisible Finish method bridges the difference in height between the stitches and leave an uninterrupted row of Vs around the edge of the piece. If you're looking for an invisible finish to close the...
Crochet into the Back Bumps of a Chain (left-handed version)
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Crocheting into the back bumps of your starting chain gives you a very neat bottom edge, with a row of Vs across the bottom that matches the look of the top edge of your piece. A tutorial by June Gilbank (www.planetjune.com). As well as making a neat edge for scarves, blankets, etc with a straight bottom edge, this is also a great technique to use when making amigurumi, appliques and other croc...
Crochet into the Back Bumps of a Chain (right-handed version)
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Crocheting into the back bumps of your starting chain gives you a very neat bottom edge, with a row of Vs across the bottom that matches the look of the top edge of your piece. A tutorial by June Gilbank (www.planetjune.com). As well as making a neat edge for scarves, blankets, etc with a straight bottom edge, this is also a great technique to use when making amigurumi, appliques and other croc...
Easy Yarn-Wrapped Stem for Crochet Flowers (right-handed version)
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How to make strong, decorative yarn-wrapped stems that match the look of your crocheted flowers, so you can display them in a vase or bouquet. A tutorial by June Gilbank (www.planetjune.com). PATTERN LINKS: Find the free crochet patterns for all the flowers in this video (Basic Rose, Daffodils, Carnations and Tulips) - and much more - on my site: www.planetjune.com/free LEFT-HANDERS: Here's the...
Easy Yarn-Wrapped Stem for Crochet Flowers (left-handed version)
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How to make strong, decorative yarn-wrapped stems that match the look of your crocheted flowers, so you can display them in a vase or bouquet. A tutorial by June Gilbank (www.planetjune.com). PATTERN LINKS: Find the free crochet patterns for all the flowers in this video (Basic Rose, Daffodils, Carnations and Tulips) - and much more - on my site: www.planetjune.com/free RIGHT-HANDERS: Here's th...
Jogless Back Loop Only Round for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
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Jogless Back Loop Only Round for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
Jogless Back Loop Only Round for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
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Jogless Back Loop Only Round for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
Better Back Loop Only Details for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
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Better Back Loop Only Details for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
Better Back Loop Only Details for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
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Better Back Loop Only Details for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
Elephant Family - wild elephants in Kruger Park, South Africa
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Elephant Family - wild elephants in Kruger Park, South Africa
Basic Crochet Cord (left-handed version)
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Basic Crochet Cord (left-handed version)
Basic Crochet Cord (right-handed version)
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Basic Crochet Cord (right-handed version)
Cape White-Eyes bathing in a garden sprinkler
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Cape White-Eyes bathing in a garden sprinkler
Baby Cape Dwarf Chameleons - just born!
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Baby Cape Dwarf Chameleons - just born!
Which is the 'Right' Side for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
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Which is the 'Right' Side for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
Which is the 'Right' Side for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
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Which is the 'Right' Side for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
Narrow Pointed Tubes for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
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Narrow Pointed Tubes for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
Narrow Pointed Tubes for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
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Narrow Pointed Tubes for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
Ultimate Finish for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
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Ultimate Finish for Amigurumi (right-handed version)
Ultimate Finish for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
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Ultimate Finish for Amigurumi (left-handed version)
does the glue method hold when washing?
is there any video that shows how to make those appliques?
The outcome looks very nice! Thanks for such a clear explanation!
as a begginer thid will help me a lot, thank you❤
How do you ad safety eyes?
You add the eyes later, once you've crocheted past the area where you want them. Just insert the shank of the eye into a gap between stitches, and, when you're happy with the position of the eye, you can push on the back of the eye from the inside of the head to secure it.
Thank u so much! Sending love from Philippines😍
Thank you so so much for this! I was working on a dachshund amigurumi pattern that I already finished for my mother, and while I liked how it turned out I struggled a lot with the color changes in the face. I'm making the same pattern again for my grandmother, and because I was struggling again, I turned to your color changing video to see if that was the issue. I was doing the changes correctly, but I noticed that you were crocheting on the outside of the piece, which is what lead me here. I can't tell you how grateful I am! This explains all of the issues I've always had with amigurumi patterns with color changes; the pattern is turning out perfectly now!
Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial! I was able to follow along with no problem.
You're very welcome!
Love it thanks so good video
Thank you sooooo much. I need this stitch for a bucket hat
What a relief to find this! I can now do the loop stitch! One question, how do I make smaller loops?
You'll have to find something smaller to wrap the yarn around, instead of your finger - a pencil, maybe?
Your videos are so easy to follow, so clear, and right to the point, without all the chatter we find all over UA-cam. You respect my time, and I am grateful for that. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I do! And I'm so glad you appreciate it 😊
Thank you! This was so easy to follow and I got it on the first try! Love it!
Good job! I'm glad you enjoyed my tutorial 😊
Pure magic is what that is! Love it! Thank you for demonstrating so well!
You're welcome!
Am so pleased the way you demonstrated and explained how to join. The contrast colour showed exactly where I was going wrong. Thank you for sharing
You're welcome - I'm so glad it was helpful for you 😊
Thank you so much for this June - I am new to amigurumi and am, rather ambitiously, making a mobile for my new Grandaughter! This has been such a great help to me - thank you!
You're very welcome! Good luck with the mobile 😀
This is very helpful and clear to understand but are there any special tips for doing this with only 3 sc? I can do this with 4 or more stitches but 3 has been impossible for me so far!
This is the best method I've found, and I agree that it has limits - I don't design any tubes with only 3 sts around, as it's just too thin to be workable! I'd use a crocheted i-cord if I needed a 3 st tube (see www.planetjune.com/icord for my tutorial).
Thank you so much for responding! I finally got it but don’t look forward to that challenge again! I’ll check out your suggestion for sure!
This was very helpful. Thank you. 😊
You're welcome!
What is the stick called
You can use any kind of stick from a craft store, dollar store etc that has the diameter you need for your flower stem. Thin dowels are good for sturdier stems, but I also use bamboo skewers (the ones sold for grilling food!)
Love your content!! ❤ Thank you so much June!
That's truly amazing! Even as a lefty, it seems simple to do. Thank you for this very easy, yet very informative video!
You're welcome! But you'll probably appreciate it even more if you watch the left-handed version - there's a link in the description of this video 😉
This is amazing. So simple but it looks so good. Thank you.
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much
You're welcome 😊
UPDATE: I received my *actual* silver award from UA-cam! 🎉 See how it compares with my crocheted version, on the blog: www.planetjune.com/blog/100k-youtube-subscribers/
I’d love to how you organize your stash, even if you haven’t found the perfect solution yet. I love the thread cards and would use them, but how do you catalog them?
Mine is not an instagram-worthy solution, but it works! My stash is in plastic drawers, split by yarn type and organized (roughly!) in colour order, so they're in the same order - or close enough - as they are in the swatch box. You can see the drawers in my blog post about making the swatch box: www.planetjune.com/blog/yarn-colour-swatch-box/ It's pretty easy to find the yarn I need. I have 1-4 labelled drawers for each yarn line. As the drawer fronts are clear, when I have multiple drawers containing the same yarn, I can see which is the red-orange-yellow drawer or the green-blue-purple drawer (or whatever) before I open them. So I make my colour choices from the swatch box and then I can lay my hands on the right yarn in seconds!
@@planetjune thanks! As a new subscriber, I can’t wait to watch all your content!
this is the coolest way to mark a button I've seen :D
Thank you! But honestly, how could I have done anything else? 😅
so clever! do you have tutorial for bigger eyes for bigger toys like teddys and bunnys?
I just crochet a circle of the appropriate size (by using finer yarn and a smaller hook) if I need larger eyes - e.g. 6 sc in a magic ring. Then I add the white glint in the same way as I show in this video!) You can see an example of that, with more tips for where to add the glint, here: www.planetjune.com/glint
do you have a longer left hand version of this? I kind of understand but would have liked s few more stiches worked so I could make sure i understand. and I loved the purple but I felt like at the point I needed to see, it was edited or broke up or something. thank you
There are only two needle motions for this: one horizontal stitch into the base piece, and one vertical stitch through both loops of the open piece. I show the whole process several times, so I'd recommend you go back to the start of the purple stitches section and re-watch that section if you need to see more stitches made - every stitch is formed from just those two needle insertions!
Thank you and greetings from Germany
Thanks for this video I’m going to finally buy some glue!😊
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support! ❤️
I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for this technique. I love crocheting amigurumi but when I attached the pieces I was so heart broken in the way it looked. I cant Thank you enough for this video. Love it my amigurumis look so good now. THANK YOU THANK YOU
I'm so glad it helped you!
I’m doing it this way but the rounds start to close before I can do all the rounds in the instructions. Any help please
You may be skipping stitches somewhere, or you made a mistake earlier in the pattern that's making the numbers not add up properly. I'd recommend you use a start-of-round stitch marker (see www.planetjune.com/stitchmarker for my video tutorial) to make sure you haven't made a mistake in a round before you continue to the next round - even getting one stitch wrong earlier can lead to the problem getting worse and worse as you continue!
If i want to continue to make 2 row of a same color, do i need to fasten it off likr in your vid or just continue with it?
The method is exactly the same whether you're changing colour between rounds or not: you always need to cut the yarn at the end of *every* round to get the perfect result. I have more tips and FAQs about this technique: www.planetjune.com/stripes
Thank youuu @@planetjune
How do you tie it off
For either of the sewing methods, finish by fastening off securely, keeping the knot beneath the edge of the applique, then weave in the yarn end by passing it through the stitches on the back of your applique, so the end is trapped between the applique and the background.
What do you mean, working yarn, nooooo, my brain works like the one of a five year old so this is confusing, I need step by step instructions that I understand, this just made me mad and stressed trying to do the magic ring
It's okay, take a breath and go through it slowly - it may take a few watch throughs before you understand. The working yarn is the long end that goes to the ball of yarn (as opposed to the starting tail, which is the short end you started with when you made the loop). You can do this!
Thanks! I see i’m not the only one struggling to get horns for my work! ❤
Thank you so much for this tutorial! 💗 I've sewn on the neatest muzzle I've ever, and I mean *_EVER_* sewn on. I hate sewing limbs, ears and muzzles onto my items because I need it to be perfect. I actually found using your technique to be quite satisfying and so much quicker that I thought, and quicker than I usually do. I'll use this in future for sure 👌🏻😎👍🏻
Yay, that's what I like to hear! It was a game-changer for me when I figured out this technique - you'll never go back 😉
Jane, thanks so much, I finally got it. Hallelujah I can amigurumi and how great for starting granny squares.😅🎉
Well done!
Do you have a tutorial for the orange starfish?
Yes! It's part of my Starfish Collection crochet pattern which you can find here: www.planetjune.com/shop/starfish-collection-four-crochet-patterns-p-327.html 🙂
Thanks. You make it look easy. Like to try. ❤
thank you so very much for this video couldn't have done it without you ❤
Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial! I have been trying to figure oyt making a vird and could never understand the instructions. Your tutorial has nade it so clear and simple 😊
Definitely giving this a try.
Thank you! This is by far the best video showing this stitch I’ve ever found!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much! This will be so helpful for me since there are no available bead eyes in my town.
Glad it was helpful!
I watched two other videos before this and was completely lost. Thanks for making a video with clear instructions that are easy to follow!
You're very welcome - glad I could help!
Brilliant. I was trying to use a marker, but still getting lost and the shape of my Béluga whale is all wrong. I’m going to start again!
I'm glad my video was helpful - good luck with Beluga v2!
Very helpful, thank you! Immediate improvement in how clean my joins look
You're very welcome!
Thank you for the tutorial. I made a rose yesterday but I couldn't make the stem properly so the entire work got ruined 😢 the rose were to my liking but not the stem. Thanks for showing this. I have a question. If we wrap the yarn from the top like you showed and not using any glue in the middle parts, is there any chance of the yarn coming off? I'm always scared about that part. Thanks again!❤
If the top and bottom are anchored securely and you've wrapped the yarn tightly, the middle shouldn't come loose - none of my stems ever have, but they don't get handled much. If you want to add some glue to the middle of the stem before you wrap the yarn over that section (for your peace of mind), there's no harm in doing that!