In theory this is fun and accessible In theory this is fun and accessible. In practice it’s a bit different. I crocheted with my grandma as a kid so I have a foundational knowledge, however, these kits, although packaged adorable, are much less accessible even to me. My daughter laughed at the final result, it didn’t look like the photo on the package! Overall, not relaxing, stressful, takes about 8-10 hours for one “Wooble.”

Left-handed crafters rejoice! As a lefty, I’ve tried several times to learn (often from righties) how to knit or crochet with no luck. The Woobles kits have changed that! I’m finishing my 2nd Wooble and I can’t wait to start on my next one. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the embedded videos are well done. (There are separate videos for left-handed people, not just “do this the opposite way” that can be frustrating to figure out.) It’s nice that the projects are small, so it’s not overwhelming.

Best way to learn to crochet I’m so grateful for the Woobles for helping me teach myself how to crochet last year. It has become a life-saving hobby, and a very important comfort to me. The first thing I ever crocheted was the beginner+ kit of Sebastian the Lion. Even though it was slightly more advanced, the instructions and videos were very clear and helpful every step along the way. Every part of it was so easy and I felt so accomplished after my first project, and encouraged to learn more. My only trouble at the beginning was whenever the yarn would split, so I’m super stoked to see that they’ve began making their own yarn that won’t have the same problem. I always recommend the Woobles to anyone who says they want to learn how to crochet. :)

I'm "hooked" This is without a doubt the best hobby I've picked up - and I have a long list of people I can't wait to make more woobles for. It helps calm my anxiety and makes me feel closer to my great grandmother who laid the foundations for this when I was 7. The tutorials are so helpful and clear, and the one question I couldn't find an answer to was clearly explained via email the next day. I am so happy to have found this hobby and I wouldn't be nearly as competent or confident without the woobles.

Success is Not for Everyone It looks easy and cute. I've tried several times, pulled the yarn out of sheer frustration, tried to do the tutorials (probably going on twenty+ times), had a 30-minute tutorial, and still can't get past the second step. This product is not for people who cannot spatially configure things. I learned how to ski and skateboard quicker than learning how to crochet. IKEA furniture may be easier to assemble. It's great that others had an easy time but this product is not for everyone. Just warning you.