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The yarn feels thick and sturdy in my hands, and the pre-started loop took all the guesswork out of my first crochet attempt. It took me about three evenings to finish Olivia, and I’m genuinely surprised how neat the barrel shape turned out.

The step-by-step photo guides are so clear I finished Olivia in one weekend, and the pre-started loop saved me from my biggest beginner fear. The yarn is soft and the stuffed cactus actually stands up on my desk, which feels like a small miracle for a first project.

The magic loop starter was already done for me, which saved so much frustration on my first try. By the time I finished Olivia's little pot, I was actually crocheting without looking at the instructions anymore.