Berny Crochet Kit

Such a cute kit! This kit has similar yarn to a lot of other crochet project kits which can be prone to splitting especially with smaller hook sizes. I appreciate that this kit comes with a larger hook than most others.The larger hook makes it better suited for beginners than a lot of others. The instructions are accessed via a QR code, there is a downloadable PDF with written instructions and multi-part video instructions that are clear and complete. This makes it a lot more fun for adults and kids alike.The yarn is a basic kit quality and the hook is a nice ergonomic style hook, and the eyes are safety eyes that did not require hot glue to hold in place. Based on the quality of the tools and the instructions, I would say that the value is there, giving crocheters of many levels a project that will allow for hours of quiet creative fun.

Review Summary:The kit includes durable, lightweight worsted 5-Ply DK yarn, suitable for amigurumi. The yarn in this kit is good quality and did not unravel during use. The kit provides almost everything you need, including a 4.0 mm crochet hook and practice yarn; the scissors are not included. The comprehensive step-by-step tutorial includes easy-to-follow videos and a printable PDF pattern, accessible via a QR code. While the kit provides helpful instructions to crochet the bear, the sewing demonstration lacks clarity, making it difficult for beginners to assemble pieces accurately. Overall, it's suitable for older beginners, but those under 15 may find it challenging without prior experience. Alternative beginner-friendly kits are recommended for younger crafters or those new to crochet.Berny Bear - My Experience:I recently picked up the Pufls Berny Bear crochet kit because I thought it would be a fun project. The kit is advertised as suitable for beginner children aged 14+ and adults. I am an intermediate beginner focused on amigurumi.The kit includes worsted 5-Ply DK yarn, rated a three on the yarn weight scale, which is generally appropriate for amigurumi. However, it can be challenging for novice crocheters, as it may unravel or fray easily. Fortunately, the yarn in this kit did not unravel during my use. It is durable, lightweight, and has some stretch. There isn't enough material left over to account for mistakes, so avoiding making long tails or unnecessary cuts is advisable to preserve your yarn. The kit includes practice yarn.All the materials needed to complete the project are included except scissors. It features step-by-step tutorial videos and a physical pattern that can be printed as a PDF. You can access the tutorial videos and the physical pattern using a QR code found on a card in the kit, which also contains instructional videos demonstrating the stitches. I appreciate that the kit includes safety eyes rather than glue-on eyes or those without backing, which can easily fall out. The kit comes with a 4.0 mm crochet hook, which may be slightly too large for this project. If you find keeping the yarn on the hook challenging during pull-throughs, consider using a smaller hook size, like a 3.5 mm or 3.0 mm.The tutorial videos are easy to follow, and you can pause them anytime. The pattern round is displayed at the top of the screen while the instructor demonstrates how to work on each round. (see photo). The project focuses on three basic stitches: the foundational single crochet stitch, the increase stitch, and the decrease stitch. None of the stitches for this project are too advanced for a beginner. The instructor speaks clearly in English, and her instructions are easy to understand. If you have trouble hearing or understanding her, closed captioning is available for everything she says at the bottom of the video.One of the most challenging aspects of crocheting amigurumi is assembling the pieces. Unfortunately, the demonstration of the sewing portion is lacking. The instructor speeds through the sewing sections without clearly showing how to attach the pieces. Alignment can be tricky; while she does a good job counting down the rows, the videos progress quickly, and there is insufficient direction regarding alignment to ensure that the body parts are symmetrical. She moves through this instruction too quickly to follow along effectively, even pausing the video did not aid in teaching how to align pieces. There were no instructions with the physical pattern regarding assembly other than "attach the head to the body" phrases.While I appreciated the tutorial support, I have reservations about recommending this kit to anyone under 15. Although it isn't a bad first crochet project, beginners may struggle more without prior experience due to the lack of a helpful sewing demonstration. If you're looking for a beginner kit suitable for a child, I suggest trying this one and start with the bunny, or crochet a simple frog at https://a.co/d/4SW. For a slightly more challenging yet still beginner-friendly option for adults, visit this link: https://a.co/d/jgg6mi.If you are a beginner attempting this project, remember that your amigurumi will look unique, just like mine (see photo). It's important to understand that your amigurumi may not resemble the finished product shown by the instructor or on the packaging, so don't be too hard on yourself if it looks different. Most importantly, have fun!

comes with everything you need. they also comes with stickers which are so cute! comes with digital pattern and video. they are easy to follow. when you buy on of these you can also access other patterns they have with are digital and video. so cute I love them.

Everything in the kit is great and good for beginners to learn with but my only issue being that the instructions are on a qr code that link to external sites. The written and video instructions are great but I highly suggest downloading the videos/pdf in case the site ever becomes unacceptable.

I’ve always wanted to learn crochet, and this kit is exactly what I needed to finally get started. It’s beautifully packaged, and comes with everything you need.The online tutorials are super clear, and I especially loved the extra yellow "training yarn" included for practice. It really helped me get comfortable with making my first chains, which was easier than I expected!I’m just getting started on the project, and I’ll update once it is complete! Great quality, thoughtful design, and ideal for beginners of any age.