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what i'm making in february: crochet, knitting & sewing plans | heart pillow and vest, and more!!!!!
✨ What’s on my craft list this month? ✨ In this video, I’m sharing everything I’m planning to make in February, from crochet and knitting projects to sewing plans! I’ll walk you through each pattern, my thoughts on the projects, and what I’m most excited about.
📌 Patterns Mentioned:
Crochet:
🍓 Strawberry Crochet Cardigan - www.etsy.com/listing/967469232/crochet-pattern-lindseyboutiquee-crochet
❤️ Heart Granny Square Vest - hayhaycrochet.com/crochet-patterns/sweater-vests/crochet-valentine-granny-square-vest/
🧋HayHay Crochet UA-cam Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/upX675coFTk7kaKYpskJSw.html
💖 Candy Heart Pillow - www.onceuponacheerio.com/2019/01/candy-heart-pillow-crochet-pattern.html
Knitting:
🧶 The Evelyn Top - www.etsy.com/listing/763542894/knitting-pattern-the-evelyn-modern
✨ Easy Beginner Bandana - www.etsy.com/listing/1706745890/easy-beginner-bandana-hair-scarf-with
Sewing:
👚 The Hansie Top - www.seamwork.com/pdf-sewing-patterns/hansie-easy-woven-t-shirt
👖 Marett Palazzo Pants - www.seamwork.com/pdf-sewing-patterns/marett-palazzo-pants
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Music: Bensound
Artist: Benjamin Tissot
License code: YQBLRMZZR9HYVT9B
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00:00 Intro
01:18 Crochet - Strawberry Cardigan
02:23 Crochet - Heart Vest
03:13 Crochet - Candy Heart Pillow
04:08 Knitting - Evelyn Top
05:09 Knitting - Easy Beginner Bandana
06:10 Sewing - Hansie Top
07:30 Sewing - Marett Palazzo Pants
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  • @briamoon-may1274
    @briamoon-may1274 2 дні тому

    I love the shape of that crochet strawberry sweater, so cute. Out of curiosity, what would you style it with?

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit День тому

      Me too! I think it's such a fun shape for a cardigan! I think I would keep it super simple with a pair of wide leg jeans (to play with the fun proportions of the cardi!) and a light color shirt/tank/camisole. I'd button it up all the way to get the full effect of the shape

  • @margaretcarlin6829
    @margaretcarlin6829 7 днів тому

    I feel like I'm in the exact same boat as you. January was my first low-buy month and I definitely slipped up but I've spent SOOO much less. It's all about the journey, I'm totally rooting for you! (Also January is always the worst month for these things, I know we'll both get better!)

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 7 днів тому

      you’re totally right! january is also so… funky. we will definitely get better! ♥️

  • @theginacohen
    @theginacohen 7 днів тому

    I don’t know why this popped up on my algorithm but I have 5 kids and def need to buy less. Your video gave me lots to think about. Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @skluck
    @skluck 9 днів тому

    My favorite part is the bloopers! Keep them coming! 😂

  • @vibingvegan
    @vibingvegan 9 днів тому

    Progress is still progress, no matter how big or small. Good job!

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 9 днів тому

      thank you so much!!! i appreciate it!

  • @deniseforbes3179
    @deniseforbes3179 16 днів тому

    Fab video, I also started no buy in January and finding it quite daunting. I had a little blip buying a knitted vest I didn't need but loved ❤ I am stopping my scrolling time with knitting or games on my phone instead of shops.

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 16 днів тому

      At least it's something that you love!! Best of luck for the rest of your no-buy. you got this 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

  • @skluck
    @skluck 16 днів тому

    Setting boundaries on things like food delivery has been really successful. You're basically pitting your own laziness against your desire for a sweet treat! But there's still opportunity to treat yourself on occasion if you get the gumption for it!

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 16 днів тому

      speaking of, can we get taco bell tonight?

  • @skluck
    @skluck 22 дні тому

    3:37 No cats were harmed when filming this video!

  • @briamoon-may1274
    @briamoon-may1274 22 дні тому

    Pushing through the discomfort of growth is an important life skill. I think you're doing great work!

  • @carlislegkent
    @carlislegkent 23 дні тому

    2:34 you’re so cute! Love watching you ramble ❤ keep it up, it’s so refreshing to see a regular person’s approach to no-buy/low-buy. Good luck with your job hunt!! It can be a slog but something will work out

  • @daphne396authentix
    @daphne396authentix 23 дні тому

    Also the skirt turned out so good and so cute I love that fabric! And as far as the vlogging goes I know for me personally I don’t care if the video is more “mundane” or “not exciting” cause girl that’s LIFE lol most of our days are just the mundane things and that’s what’s so calming to watch! Keep doin whatever content makes you happy 💖

  • @daphne396authentix
    @daphne396authentix 23 дні тому

    Oh my god I can’t believe you live in Ann Arbor! I feel like such a stalker commenting on all your videos but also I just got to the part of the video where you said how happy the comments make you so I’ll keep em coming 😂 my husband and I lived in Ypsi for 2 years and actually my sister still lives in Ann Arbor! She works at UofM in the engineering department and is actually in a position where she can hire people sooooo not to be crazy or anything buuuuttt maybe yall could link up and you could consider a university job! They pay damn well and the benefits are unmatched honestly. Use all that UofM money to your advantage! 😂

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 22 дні тому

      omg noooo you definitely don't come across as stalker-ish!! thank you so much for all of your comments. they truly make my day ❤️ and re: your sister, that would be INCREDIBLE. I've actually applied to like... 7 u of m jobs and have been ghosted. i've heard it's really hard to get your foot in the door, so any help would genuinely be so appreciated!

  • @daphne396authentix
    @daphne396authentix 25 днів тому

    Toothless what a sweet baby girl 😭💖

  • @daphne396authentix
    @daphne396authentix 25 днів тому

    Yeeess Michigan and Detroit represent!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 born in Saginaw currently living outskirts of Detroit , gotta love the 313 😘

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 25 днів тому

      Oh, no way!! What a small world! I miss living around Detroit so so so much

  • @briamoon-may1274
    @briamoon-may1274 26 днів тому

    I'd be interested to see all of those mcdonald's toys, if you get around to it

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 25 днів тому

      Oh absolutely! I'm definitely planning on it. I'll hopefully get around to it by the end of the month 😊

  • @ekotts144
    @ekotts144 28 днів тому

    I'm also a crocheter learning to knit! I learned to crochet by doing the legendary single crochet blanket (and yes it is done AND I can lay under it comfortably) so I'm doing hopefully the less insane stockinette scarf. It is... going... kind of... My purl tension is fine but my knit is suuuuper tight, but I was also a really tight crocheter at first so hopefully I can figure that out.

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 24 дні тому

      the single crochet blanket!!!! omg you’re a strong person than i am lol. do you do english or continental knitting? i naturally started continental but somehow switched to english??? so my brain is all over the place

    • @ekotts144
      @ekotts144 21 день тому

      @@thealainaedit Right now I'm doing continental since it's like how I hold yarn crocheting, but it constantly slips off my finger purling so I might have to make some changes

    • @ekotts144
      @ekotts144 21 день тому

      @ The blanket was like 9? 10? balls of bernat blanket. But hey! My tension was great by the end.

  • @skluck
    @skluck 29 днів тому

    I'm very much looking forward to that chunky blanket @ 1:31 - I'm sure our kitty Toothless would also appreciate it when she cozies up on our laps! 🤗

  • @daphne396authentix
    @daphne396authentix 29 днів тому

    Girl the fact that you plan to get all this done in just one month?! The DRIVE the MOTIVATION the WORK ETHIC. 👏🏼👏🏼 I commend you that’s so impressive! I have the same mushroom diamond art piece that I’ve been telling myself I’ll finish for my dad for a birthday gift. That was about 2 birthdays ago and it’s still only 25% done 😂 would love to see you do a video of maybe either a closet or a crafting clean out, maybe showing ways that either you’re going to ensure you’re reusing and breathing new life into what you already have or what you’re ready to part ways with and such! Love you love your content 🥰

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 29 днів тому

      Not me tearing up over this comment. Thank you so much ♥ It also helps that I am currently unemployed so I unfortunately have SO much free time. I would actually love to see the mushroom piece! I LOVE diamond art so much

    • @daphne396authentix
      @daphne396authentix 29 днів тому

      @ oh not unfortunately at all girl I’m actually currently on the fence of whether to keep working or not for my own physical health and so coming from a person who so badly wants to be told this; you deserve time off. You deserve time to yourself to finally get to do the things you’ve been wanting to do. You are allowed to take breaks and you are allowed to not participate in the toxic money hungry rat race that is employment. I obviously don’t know your exact situation for being unemployed but please know that you do not need to be hard on yourself in the slightest and that doing crafts and things that make your soul feel good are always worth it. I’ll send you a pic of the mushroom once it’s finished haha, that’ll be motivation for me to get it done!

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 27 днів тому

      @@daphne396authentix You're right. It's just like, so much easier to be dismissive of myself and TO myself than be kind and give grace. I'll work on it ♥

  • @briamoon-may1274
    @briamoon-may1274 Місяць тому

    I love how genuine and chill you come across. Plus, I'm trying to do a no buy for this month (or maybe longer if it goes well), so it's encouraging to hear about your journey!

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 29 днів тому

      thank you so much 🥲 you can do it!!

  • @carlislegkent
    @carlislegkent Місяць тому

    This is great! I’m also doing a Low Buy, really looking forward to following along on your journey! Also, your stage presence is great and very relatable - keep it up!

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit Місяць тому

      Ahhhh, thank you! What guidelines are you following for your low-buy year?

    • @carlislegkent
      @carlislegkent Місяць тому

      @@thealainaedit I’m keeping a wish list and things need to be on it for 2 weeks before I can buy them, and I need to talk to my husband about it before I purchase (he doesn’t stop me from buying things, but sometimes just verbalizing it to someone who is skeptical about the necessity of an item is enough for me to clear my head lol). All non-essential purchases have to be from a sinking fund where I make small weekly contributions and all proceeds of reselling items on Poshmark goes to. And I’m planning to do the first month of each quarter as No Buy. Wish me luck! So far so good, but purchases I made in December have been trickling in and scratching the “new” itch, so it hasn’t been really a true test yet

  • @gfgministry
    @gfgministry Місяць тому

    I love it! I am still deciding on my rules but I think tracking all purchases will be important. I've been feeling so overwhelmed with the amount of stuff I have I'm ready to have slightly less. I have worked really hard about being more conscious about what I buy and I have really improved but I still have way too much credit card debt and other fun stuff to get in control lol. Excited to follow your journey!

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit Місяць тому

      Same :/ credit card debt is such a terrible beast. Sending you the best vibes!

  • @mf5507
    @mf5507 Місяць тому

    I've been seeing a bunch of no buy/low buy videos, and it makes me so happy to see people being responsible about their spending <3

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit Місяць тому

      Same! Hopefully this helps me build long term habits. Fingers crossed!

  • @heavenlymaddy
    @heavenlymaddy Місяць тому

    Hi, your video randomly showed up on my recommendations and I am so glad that it did. I am a student and for the last couple of months, I have been going over budget, needing to request more money from my family. As you talked about your issues and your decisions (and their justifications) I felt that I was spending my money so irresponsibly to the point of overconsumption. Thank you for this video because it inspired me to spend my money more responsibly and set healthy boundaries with spending. 🥹💕

  • @daphne396authentix
    @daphne396authentix Місяць тому

    Some rules that my husband and I came up with for ourselves are both leaning towards limited and intentional buying as well as increased sustainability. So things like saving all glass jars and containers, using those to fill up at bulk food stores (SO much cheaper than the grocery store it’s actually insane like I got 3 mason jars full of oats for only $5 like huh?!?) also going to a refill store for all household and beauty products like laundry soap, hand soap, shampoo, etc. Only shopping for clothes and things for the house at thrift stores. Also actually taking a look at how much we make vs how much we have to spend monthly like WOW who knew actually breaking down income and expenses could be so eye opening 😂

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit Місяць тому

      Saving glass jars is SUCH a good idea. We have a refill store close to us with things like laundry detergent, window cleaner, etc. but I've never gone because I had no idea what to store those things in.

  • @daphne396authentix
    @daphne396authentix Місяць тому

    Clicked on this video so fast girl it don’t matter if you have 0 or 1000 subscribers this shit is RELATABLE that’s all I need to hear because me and my husband are doing the exact same thing for 2025. I think everyone is. It’s like we’ve all given up on the government helping out or inflation decreasing so everyone is just saying fuck capitalism then I guess 😂 props to you girl I haven’t even gotten to the advice and tips section yet for how you plan on saving money lol but very excited and just wanted to let you know that you’re appreciated for making real ass content!

  • @cheyennebeeler560
    @cheyennebeeler560 Місяць тому

    Next year is also my low/no buy year🎉 may we make it through January without new books and yarn LOL I actually bought a quilt crochet pattern for a large blanket, and the yarn needed for the year. Basically I told myself I don't crochet fast enough to need multiple projects, so I'm working on making one/two quilt patch a month and will have a new quilt come December!

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit Місяць тому

      Oooh I love that! What pattern did you get, if you don't mind me asking?!

    • @cheyennebeeler560
      @cheyennebeeler560 18 днів тому

      @thealainaedit it was the Quiet Sky modern quilt crochet pattern -i found it on Etsy!

    • @thealainaedit
      @thealainaedit 17 днів тому

      @@cheyennebeeler560 omg that's STUNNING. I'm definitely going to make this!

  • @skluck
    @skluck Місяць тому

    Some great tips! The beginning of the year is a good time for a reset