CROCHETTA Crochet Kit for Beginners, Beginner Crochet Kit for Adults with Step-by-Step Video Tutorials, DIY Crochet Animal Kits Kids Knitting Supplies, 3 Pack Turtle Family (40%+ Yarn)

This was my first crochet project I've done. The instructions were a bit difficult for a total newbie to understand. I had to start over at least 3 times before getting that AH I needed to complete one turtle. The kit had everything it says it does, and even more string then needed. Which was perfect for me to make mistakes and still have enough.

This was bought as a gift and the box came damaged. This does not look good as a gift for someone. Looks like I bought a used product.

The directions for the pattern on this kit were well written. It comes with a second booklet as reference material that defines terminology and uses picture examples along with written instructions on many stitches and covers abbreviations and many definitions not even used in the pattern itself. It makes for a good resource for the begginer as they want to explore and branch out beyond this specific pattern after becoming familiar with it. We got this for our 12yo for Christmas who enjoys crocheting and knows basics, but doesn't know how to follow a pattern yet. It is a thinner yarn that the yarn crafting world calls finger weight, sock weight, or 4ply were the common terms I learned from this. Which in my opinion is a little more challenging for a beginner because it makes it harder to see and count your stitches as you are learning to work with a pattern. This pattern relies on the crafter to be able to execute a "magic circle" to begin multiple parts/steps of the pattern. If the beginner crocheter can handle that this pattern will be fun and enjoyable. If that is a challenge it can bring frustration and a need for perseverance while working through this, but an opportunity for personal growth and a real sense of accomplishment once they get there. However, the pattern does include QR codes to video tutorials that can help with the learning process. The yarn provided will actually allow for more then just the 3 turtles it claims. We are going to have many tiny and colorful turtles roaming through our home before long. Overall we are quite pleased with this purchase.

Im still not done, but the video is easy to follow, i will admit knowing some of the basic knowledge of crocheting helps also the video needs to be watched in order to create the turtle, following the book alone will not give you accurate results. The string does separate into small strands but if you just hold it with good grip you can manage through it, it could be better but its workable and the results come out nice and solid with pretty colors in the end which is what matters. My son loves the turtle now i just need to work on the other two 💗✨🐢🐢

Very difficult to do for a beginner. I would nit buy again unless you know how to crochet.