Quick answer
Choose Bernard the Elf if you want the lower-priced beginner kit at USD 24.00; choose Glinda Upland at USD 26.00 if you prefer her character and don't mind spending two dollars more. Both include all materials and step-by-step video tutorials, so the decision comes down to budget and which finished character you'd rather display.
The real difference is price, not difficulty
Both kits are designed for beginners and include everything needed for the project plus video tutorials that walk through each stitch. Neither catalog listing adds a skill rating, stitch count, or time estimate, so you can't compare them on difficulty from the supplied facts. Treat them as equally beginner-friendly and let price and character preference decide.
What the sale prices actually tell you
Bernard the Elf is listed at USD 24.00 against a comparison price of USD 40.00, while Glinda Upland is USD 26.00 against the same USD 40.00 comparison price. The two-dollar gap is small, but both are discounted from the same reference, so the savings are similar. If you're buying one kit to test whether crochet suits you, Bernard costs less upfront; if Glinda is the character you actually want to make, the extra two dollars is unlikely to matter.
When character choice should override price
A beginner kit only works if you finish it, and finishing is easier when you like the finished object. If you're choosing a gift, pick the character the recipient recognizes. If you're choosing for yourself, pick the one you'd keep on a shelf. The price difference is small enough that preference should win.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Price vs. character preference: Bernard the Elf is USD 24.00 and Glinda Upland is USD 26.00. If both characters appeal equally, save the two dollars with Bernard. If you strongly prefer Glinda, pay the difference.
- Gift vs. personal project: For a gift, choose the character the recipient knows. For yourself, choose the one you'd display. Both kits include all materials and video tutorials, so support is equal.
- First kit vs. next kit: If this is your very first crochet project, either kit works. If you've already completed a Woobles kit, pick the character you haven't made yet rather than defaulting to the cheaper one.
Kit facts at a glance
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Bernard the Elf Crochet Kit: Beginner-friendly kit with all materials included and step-by-step video tutorials. You can start without buying separate yarn or hooks, and the videos cover each stitch.
Bernard the Elf Crochet Kit
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Glinda Upland Crochet Kit: Beginner-friendly kit with all materials included and access to video tutorials. Same all-in-one approach as Bernard, so the choice is about character and price, not supplies.
Glinda Upland Crochet Kit
Which kit fits you?
Best for
- Budget-conscious beginners who want a complete kit under USD 25
- Shoppers who like the elf character or want a seasonal project
Not for
- Crafters who specifically want the Glinda Upland character
- Buyers who need a skill rating or time estimate, which the listings don't provide