Darcy de Melk Haakpakket

The hook on the included crochet needle is smoother than the cheap ones I've borrowed before, which made my first few stitches way less frustrating. I had Darcy's little face done by my third evening, and the yarn never split once.

The video tutorials walked me through every single stitch without any confusing jargon, and I actually finished Darcy in one weekend. Having all the materials bundled together meant I didn’t have to run out for anything, which made the whole process feel so smooth.

The video tutorials made all the difference for me — I finally got the magic ring down after a few tries, and the yarn held its shape beautifully while I stitched Darcy together. Finished her in about three evenings, and she looks exactly like the photos.