We put so much pressure and stress on ourselves for something that brings us joy. I don’t sell my projects nor is this my business but just my joy that I share with my family & friends. As I have aged I learned how to say “no”guilt free. I crotchet, knit, sew what I want and somehow feel so much better about my finishing projects.
yea I am finishing two more projects and then I am seriously gonna cut back on request work and do more 'what i wanna make' projects where there is no deadline. I really wanna finish a sweater and a blanket that has been on the backburner and I also wanna have more time for other things, like reading a book, sewing something, or playing a videogame.
I like to have two projects at a time: one that is complicated like amigurumi and one that’s simple like a cardigan or a blanket. Sometimes I need a project that I don’t have think about, especially in the evenings when my brain is spent for the day. 😂
I have spent the last 6 years helping my sweet daughter battle bipolar_disorder. I haven't handled the stress well and now have several autoimmune illnesses. This was so encouraging! Thank you for sharing your life with us.
This was such a good video. After a long health battle in 2020-2021 I went to physical therapy to get my strength back. They showed me the way I had been going about things, getting up and doing chores until I was ready to drop and then sitting the rest of the day was the worst. They had me alternate moving and sitting and crafting, never more than an hour for sitting and it made a huge difference in my back problems. Now that I am well I stick to it. I actually crochet/quilt about 4-6 hours a day and am fine, just never more than one hour at a time.
Yes! The way I "remember" is I usually watch a series on TV at the same time and get up and do something in between episodes (usually 40-45 minutes each). It's especially important this time of year for me as I live in Northern Canada and we get reallllly cold weather (currently -32C, -42 with the windchill) so we become a lot more sedentary than in the summer months to our detriment. My physiotherapist said the same, move in short bursts to give my shoulder and back a rest, both moving too long and sitting too long are bad for my pain, but shorter amounts of each in rotation have allowed me to not rely my pain meds as often to get through the day.
I crochet for enjoyment and I am not interested in crocheting faster. I also developed fibromyalgia about 12 years ago and so trying to do anything faster is not a good idea for me. Otherwise, I will be down and out and not get anything done. I too have a "my chair" and I keep my bible and my crocheting next to it and I have a small table on one side to set my laptop on so if I am crocheting something from a video, I can have access to that video easily. I also do one project at a time. I used to stop and start them and then ended up with a bunch of WIPs that I never finished. I also noticed that when I stop and start projects, I forget what I was doing and have to re-read the pattern etc.and it wastes a lot of time. When I stick to one thing, I get really good at what I am doing and can actually go faster without trying. My goal for this year is to finish the 3 WIPs I have started before moving on to other things. I am working on a hexi granny for my van, a mini granny blanket for our guest room and a mitten. I made one and never made the other one. Duh!!! Then I have plans for them making tons of snowflakes for gifts this year and a snowflake afghan maybe and lots of winter hats for gifts this Christmas as well. Being unwell has really taught me how to focus in order to get anything done. I do this with all things, not just crocheting and I actually think I get more accomplished now than when I was well because I flitted around too much before and didn't always focus.
I totally understand as I have fm as well and I'm finding that age is really affecting the amount of "spoons" to work with each day. (Google "spoon theory" if needed) 🫶✌️
Same. Fibro, arthritis, many other dx and 2 kids with dx. I have to have a notebook to mark my rounds and write things down. I'm new to crochet and learning tnusian as well. I'm working on a pokemon and a dog man right now. My goal is to learn to make wearables and amigurumi for my autistic son.
@@Cursed_cass A notebook is a good idea! It will help keep you on track when that fibro fog sets in! LOL. I would eventually like to learn tunisian as well, but I also make soap and B&B items and am taking harp lessons, so I am trying not to overload my brain too much. One day I will get in the mood and do it though. Good luck in you crocheting adventures!!
Great video, Elise! I’m not starting new projects in 2024 unless it’s with yarn I already have - and I stocked up on a lot of them, including your two cute little bunnies that I can’t wait to make. I’m one of those who loves having several projects going for variety, and now I need to stick with them and finish them. I enjoy the process with each one; and reminding myself what stitch I’m doing with what size hook. Thanks for sharing your crafting space and all that eye candy!
In my golden years... i've stopped the craziness of many projects going... i now do things start to finish! Quilting all day and crochet and knit in the evening of TV time.... ps.. i will never understand the need for life to stop for Video... it's real life.. keep going! enjoy... oh another ps.. don't forget you had a WEDDING last year! Hugs, 76yrs... GrammaBabs
Wow! I am having a pacemaker and I lost my daughter to epilepsy in 2023. I have been watching you for a week now having startet crochet this year. Sending love. x
Elise, I have to thank you for helping me complete my Christmas projects for 2023! My progress happened after watching your video about adding 30 minutes to your day to work on your projects - it was a game-changer! I love your enthusiasm and honesty in this video. I'm interested in the 365-day calendar and how it helps you.
Hi, after reading many comments below & listen to your stellar advice, I'm working on laying aside stressful projects too.. I'm knitting a shawl and it has "German Short Rows" I choked, so many instructions, (I listen to great tutorials) but couldn't continue. Luckily, I have knitting friends who helped me & I'm working through it. But the next project I'm going to really study the pattern before committing myself. I want to enjoy my crafts, not stress over them. Thanks everyone.
Love the video.. and the 'blueland' recommendation. I have wanted to find something all natural and easy for me to lift than a big jug of laundry detergent. I never want to crochet faster, I just let it be what is and enjoy every moment I have doing the process. Love it and it's so mind helpful. Sending you love, hugs and prayers. I, too, have the pain down the leg... going to try Adrienne yoga, thank you for that so much.
Great video. Completely agree that trying to crochet faster does not suit everyone...frankly, it would take the joy out of it for me. Plus, I'm in my early fifties too, and my arms just won't take it! Here's to a great 2024 for everyone. Best wishes from Lytchett Minster, UK.
I love hearing about your goals and how you stay motivated. You’re adorable amigurumi designs certainly motivate me (lots of little great nieces and nephews!). I truly appreciate your sweet, sweet toys. Also, the walking . . . . sounds like you need a to get yourself a puppy! ❤
I want a dog so bad!!! 🐾 I follow all the rescues and dog shelters in my town and show my husband and boys all the dogs. But we all agree my cats would not take to a new dog, but I'm going to keep trying to wear them down! 🐾❤️🧶
Dear Elise, Thank you for sharing…your kitties Mr Pickle and Miss Olive are too cute! I love this…I wish I could learn to crochet faster but it doesn’t seem to work for me, but I’ve learnt everyone has there own pace of doing things and I will eventually get my projects done! I sure do procrastinate if I don’t have deadlines I’ve realised 😆 After doing the 2023 temperature snakes 🐍 last year I unfortunately only managed to complete two out of the three I was making and now I still need to finish my last one (which shows all the chocolate/lollies I ate during 2023, but without a deadline I’m procrastinating but I’m also exhausted since I only started working on all three in November 2023 🙀)! So gotta eat the frog or swallow the toad 😝 whichever gets my work done! I also in November tried crocheting on my way to work on a few occasions (whilst on public transport) it helped some, but I think it’s hard as I need to take an extra bag for my crochet things and it’s too much to carry as I get shoulder and lower back pain too. I definitely need to get back into my routine of going for my evening walk but as we are having a heatwave in Australia 🇦🇺 this weekend and early next week it is difficult getting motivated to walk outside. So I’ll try to do that yoga it might help me and my lower back. I think I must of missed one of your videos...what ducks 🦆? I’m sure your house would smell lovely with the fresh blueland chemical free products. I too have a favourite spot on my lounge chair with everything I need on the other seats either side of me, what would make it better if I could recline and put my feet up 😉 Apologies for the long message. Take care and stay safe and well.Gods blessings to you and your family 🙏🏼🧶💗😻🦋🐶🍫
Thank you so much for sharing! Feels like I'm having a conversation with a friend! ❤️ I talked about the ducks in last weeks video! 🦆🦆🦆 And yoga has helped me so much with back pain!! Any time my back starts to bother me I know I need to do more yoga! 💛
Thank you for your great videos ♥️🥰🙏 you don’t know how much you help me., I would like to wish you and your lovely family a great 2024 🎉👏👏♥️😀 Your videos are , I can honestly say the best crochet and knitting on UA-cam. . I can’t wait for next ones o☺️☺️ Thanks again and sending you lots love ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😔😔😔😔✌🏼
Oh my goodness, I gifted that book Atomic Habits to All my adult children. I found it to be the best book a couple years ago. I would be curious as to where you are going to put the giant calendar??😳😳😳😳
Ahhh, the sciatic nerves... I'm over 50. I had two poorly executed foot surgeries and subsequently destroyed my sciatic nerve. My family got a puppy about 11 months ago, and he's been my motivation for walking every day, rain or shine, hail or snow. I also need some yoga, so thanks for the connection 😊. I get up and do other household chores or play with my puppy every hour or so of crocheting. This has been a very helpful and motivating video. Thank you. 👍🇨🇦✌️
🌺🌺🌺. PLEASE PLEASE tell me what foundation you use. Your makeup always looks flawless. By the way I’m hooked on your videos. Found you by accident and now I cant stop watching you while i crochet. You have peaked my interest and now i want to make the Wold and Pig so bad. I just love them. Thanks for taking up my time with your videos while I crochet. 🧶. 😂
Hello…great video and thanks for being such an inspiration! I’d decided I must learn to crochet last year, so your videos have been fun, informative and relaxing. I’ve heard you mention your son had an illness-sorry to hear it became compounded for him, but glad to hear he’s doing better. Our only child also has epilepsy, so we’re familiar with the EMU experience. Can’t wait to see what you accomplish in 2024. ❤️
I generally have 2 - 3 projects on the go. 1 big, 1 easy & 1 focused. I find then I can focus on the easier projects, when I don't have a lot of time, and then use my day's off for the project that requires more attention to detail. Though atm I have 2 big (but these get rotated, as they are scrappy projects, and I need to re-build my supply of scraps), 2 easy and 1 focused based.
I am feeling your pain. I have chronic back pain L3-5 and sciatica also. When I was driving to and from Florida to NY and back in 2021, I had such increased pain, I had to find a solution. The site I went to is the Cushion Lab and bought myself the seat cushion where the back is notched out and lessens the pressure on your spine. It is seriously the best thing I have done for my back and will not go anywhere without it. It also has a back part (sold separately) that goes with it.
I agree that I don't want to crochet faster. I enjoy the process; why would I want it over sooner? It's not all about the finished product. I do, however, like more than one project at a time. I usually have one project that I don't have to think too hard about (a blanket maybe), an amigurumi project that takes a lot of attention, another project that I'm stuck on and ruminating about what to do next, and one more that I'm still in the planning and gathering stage. Regardless of my mood or surroundings, I have something to work on. Love your videos - keep them coming!
I didn't get as much done due to an accidetal injury right after xmas 2022. Of course by the time i was able to sit up and get comfortable it was summer and I had two afghan WIPS. I did get them done in the nick of time, one hat, one shawl and some ornaments. Im doing much better this yr meeting my goals. I really appreciate your suggestions and today I'll be sorting my yarn to make that fabulous Patchwork nect scarf as sold on Nordstroms.
Loved this video! I’m currently listening to Deep Work by Cal Newport and some of what you are talking about here is in the book; I think you might find it interesting. Love what you do and I’m real interests to see what you do with that calendar. Also, hope your son is doing well.
Thanks for sharing the road of obsession. I love your 30 minute block of time. Love your new filming room shelving unit. It let's the room of yarn goodness spread out and breath. 😅 ❤❤❤❤
Always enjoy your videos! I just started chair yoga because I’m starting to need it, once more limber I will check out Adriene. Love how personable you are!🧶
i love that you have your own space to crochet! i have a toddler and a newborn so i have to crochet in the most uncomfortable positions sometimes 😂 or else i’ll never get to crocheting at all.
You’re my fav, Elise! Love your enthusiasm and your happiness. I just ordered the big a.. calendar and have gotten support from hubby to reorganize our extra room into a for real craft/project room. Been thinking about it for 3 months. Yippee. You are a fun inspiration. Thx. 😂❤🙋♀️Linda in California
Your basement is kinda like mine. Mine is partially finished and my room is in the basement. Our basement is having humidity and wall problems. I dont have extra space so my yarn is divided between my living room and my bedroom. Im still learning all the crochet tips.
Happy new year. I am like you where I have to focus on one project at a time. My motivation is to finish it so I can move on to my next new project. If I put down one to work on something new I found I lose interest in the one put down band never go back to it. I like the satisfaction of finishing a project! Thanks for the video. Can’t wait to see how the big a** calendar works out for you.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU ABOUT CROCHETING FASTER!!! I DO NOT AGREE WITH IT!. I FIND IT CREATES MORE PROBLEMS THAN ITS WORTH! OMW!!!! I SO AM GOING TO GET THAT CALENDAR!
I question the idea of crocheting fast and getting project done quickly. Unless it is comission, there is no reason to. I tend to rush trough, so I can move on to next project. But I try to strive away from that as it can lead to burning out. Also, I feel like I am not appreciating the projects as much as I do. I really want to take the time, be more mindfull and enjoy the process. If I feel the need to rush because I am bored or near the end, I conciously stop myself and let the project rest for a while.
I love all your videos! After admiring your craft room, I have to ask if all your amigurumi stand up by themselves or if you use stands to display them? So cute!
Správne je lepšie dokončiť svoj rozrobený projekt ako začínať druhý. Ja som nervózna, keď nemám niečo dokončené a začínam druhé. Preto najprv dokončím jedno a potom začnem druhé. A rýchle háčkovanie je somarina. Háčkujem pre radosť a nie o preteky.
Loved your video. Some food for thought for me to get my projects done. I don’t want to crochet faster either. I’m content with how I crochet now. But thanks again.
OH MY WORD! Eat that frog. I have used this for years. We are so alike. I have a Vocal Coach Reacts channel, and a vlog (Honest Vocal Coach) @georginavlog
Hi Elise !! How are you ? PLEASE TRY THIS FOR YOUR PAIN ON YOUR HANDS, always put a pillow on your lap to help and support the weight of your project , like those breastfeed pillows, they are amazing . They support your work and your elbows and it helps me 100% with my pain.. About not finishing what I started : if I don’t finish whatever, and then go back to it, I may as well take everything apart..because my tension of my work ,is never the same..it starts to get wide or too small … I’m loving your videos !! And always look forward for more. Thank you so much to share your amazing work and motivation !! ❤️❤️🌹💐
Eat the frog……priceless! But totally get it. If I don’t get ready FIRST thing in the morning (shower, face hair and clothes of the day on) I don’t nearly get 1/2 of the things done that I need to do to be able to sit and crochet. So now I have my phrase…..I’m going to get up and eat the frog. Love it Thanks for your inspiration! And btw my Christmas is still up and sadly working on putting everything away today. ☹️😞Enjoy your day!
Oh my goodness. How old is your son? My daughter has a pacemaker (since birth) she is 17 years old and has never met another person her own age who also has a pacemaker.
Also, we used the Boston Globe giant wall calendar for many years at our business and it does allow you to have a great perspective on whats coming up.
Thanks so much for this video! I agree with working on one project at a time! I have found it works best for me to stay motivated to finish projects. I’m also trying to focus on moving my body and taking care of myself more. 2023 was a stressful year that caused me to shut down and be lazy. Looking forward to feeling my best again!
Here's to a better year in 2024! 🎉 The best thing we can do for ourselves and those we care about is to take care of our physical, emotional and spiritual needs! ❤️❤️❤️
i made a big yarn order with all the year end sales that were happening and i’m currently fighting the urge to start my 4th wip until i at least finish one of the 3 im working on
I liked it when we first painted the walls the color. It's Revere Pewter but now I'm looking to do something new. I'm thinking of a creamy white in the living room but darker for bedrooms. 🎨🖌️🤍
Elise! Help me lol. I'm stuck. I've got a ton of projects lined up for what is hopefully my first Saturday market booth in the summer. But I'm totally overwhelmed and I have no clue where to start. I got your planner (thank you very much btw), but though I have things worked out, I'm kinda scared to get out of my comfort zone and try new things like smaller projects. I'm a horrible perfectionist and I want stuff to look professional but I'm afraid people will eagle eye my work. How do I gain confidence for this little endeavor?
Hi Elise and right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your UA-cam channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects
HI ELISE AND RIGHT NOW I AM WORKING ON MY COTTAGE CORE MOSAIC BLANKET AND GRANNY SQUARES BLANKET AND BUTTERFLY MOSAIC BLANKET AND I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR VIDEOS AND IF YOU KEEP MAKING VIDEOS I WILL KEEP WATCHING THEM AND WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CROCHET PROJECT TO WORK ON RIGHT NOW AND FAVORITE TYPES OF YARN TO USED WHEN CROCHETING AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ON YOUR UA-cam AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ON YOUR CROCHET PROJECTS
Hey, love your content. I was wondering where might I be able to buy the duck pattern with the knitted crab sweater. I saw the short you made for it and I love it!❤🌟😁
I still have my Christmas stuff up too! I'm currently knitting a scarf. I haven't knitted in a long time, and it's a lot slower for me than crochet, but I do love to knit.
Also, I don't want to crochet faster either! I make more mistakes and can't keep a consistent tension when I try to go really fast. Crochet is a big anxiety reliever for me so I just want to relax when I do it!❤
I just wanted to say that I love your videos and they are such an inspiration to me. I find I can relate to all of these points. I only made one project last year because it was pretty rough, but this year I want to turn that around!
Okay, serious question... I have known those big calendars showing the whole year all my life. Here in Germany we use them mainly in office spaces, but I have seen them elsewhere, too. So, was this only a thing here? I'm confused why it's a big trend all of a sudden... 😅
I have so many projects going all at once! Sometimes, I quit in the middle of something because I don't like it or I find it frustrating. What do you do with your WIPs that you don't want to finish, other than frogging and using the yarn for something else? Sometimes, I cannot undo my work. Thanks! Love your craft studio.
it feels like a nesting year all around. i have been sorting and restructuring my storage in small ways all year. it’s completely changed multiple times but it keeps my yarn on my mind and i have to check through my project bags regularly.
This is exactly what I needed! I am still working on two blankets for my young daughters that I started in the beginning of 2023, and now I'm expecting another baby in April and she needs a baby blanket! So many precious children and so much crocheting to do. It's a good problem, but I need to get these projects done!
Hi Elise, we are so similar when it comes to our productivity and distractions. I tried in 2023 to make more than 1 thing at a time, but all it did was frustrate me when it felt like things were suddenly backing up and not getting finished. Because of that I have 4 afghans I now have to finish in 2024. And I need to get back to my morning routine of first thing in the morning when it's still quiet spending time crocheting. I already have my goals set up for 2024, including several challenges on UA-cam to help me shop my stash and get things done. I have to redo my work space to make it flow better for me and give me that constant inspiration.
I have a 2023 CAL that i need to finish. I've decided i'm not doing a CAL again until i finish some projects from the last 3 years! I have 1 more block, blocking, putting together and trimming, a cross stitch to finish stitching and frame, a crewel embroidery piece to frame, sending a quilt top off for finishing, an amigirumi to finish and a nativity set i want done for next Christmas and i'm not home again until mid-February! It's discouraging to even think about it!!😂 i'll get there! Good luck with your calendar! ❤❤❤
I’m still in “yarn time out “ for my arm but I have about 5 projects lined up for when I’m healed☺️ I totally agree about that do it faster thing, it’s not for me . I’ve been enjoying sewing in my little studio and will enjoy crocheting in it when the time comes . Keep up the good work ☺️👍🏼🧶( I’ve still got some Christmas up too )!
Love your video ! But I always do !😂 Your content is always inspiring and relevant to my life ! 🧶💗 Fast crotchet is not for me as I want and need to enjoy it ( as it is my favoutite PTSD therapy I do) and it would only cause me injury and mistakes that would annoy and upset me. I have been wanting to try yoga for all my aches and pains and I will follow your recommendation😁 and c how it goes. Ta heaps and heaps lovely lady. 🧶💗🙏🇦🇺
Hello , my name is Rob , I just wanted to say how very much I enjoy your videos and that you have encouraged me to pick up some WIP’s that I started last year and get them finished. I think you tutorials are very helpful and informative. If I’m not mistaken I thought one time you said you were from the Charlotte NC area. My husband and I moved here to NC ( Salisbury to be exact ) to be close to our daughters after living in Fla. For 16 yrs. I have been knitting and crocheting since I was8 or 9 learning from my mom and grandmother. Keep up the great videos and work and I hope your son is doing good. Thanks again Rob
I don't know how people can have multiple WIP's. I can only focus on 1 at a time. As far as sewing ami together after ALL the pieces are done, I too, have stopped waiting until it's finished. I enjoy seeing the project take shape as it's being made. Enjoyed the video. I enjoy your videos so much! Please keep them coming!
Just a suggestion for walking in winter - One thing I love to do is get all bundled up and go to a park. Then, while at first I won't really want to start walking, I force myself to, and as I go, I start warming up. So when I start, I'm all bundled up, hunkering down in my layers of clothes, and by the end, my coat's unzipped, if I had gloves, I've taken them off, heck, I might even take the coat off if I'm wearing long sleeves underneath! I'm glad you've got the yoga stuff. Sciatica pain is horrible. (Yep, dealt with that myself.) In my case, I think what contributed to it was how weak my lower back muscles had gotten over time. There were a bunch of different factors that led to that, but the main point was it got to the point where I couldn't stand for more than a few minutes before those muscles would seize up, and I'd get that radiating pain that started at my lower back and went through my butt and down the backs of my thighs. Luckily, I'm at a better place now as far as all that, but if you can find some specific exercises to strengthen your lower back, those will be a huge help, too. Omg. I want that calendar.
Thanks so much, Kate! I've adopted the philosophy that there's no bad weather, just bad gear! And the calendar came yesterday and I can't wait to hang it up and start working on it! 📆🧶❤️
Greetings from Tennessee...i have chiropractic adjustments to help my aches and pains. And, if course, exercise which includes walking and stretching everyday. Your video is a great reminder to help start off a great day and year. Very helpful tips!!
I think I'll do the same, Elise. I will be focusing on one project at a time. I have plenty of WIPs and UFOs when I began last year. I was still experimenting and testing new stitches and new patterns. Now, I want to crush my new crochet goals. Let's be accountable of each other. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! A small suggestion for anyone with autoimmune diseases, just a little bit of Vicks Vapo Rub worked into your hands or tender spots really does help. You don’t need much just rub it in good. Blessing to all❤️
Thank you Elise for another great video. Some of the things you spoke about really hit home. I was filling out my 2024 Crochet and knitting Journal I got from you and I could see how many items I had actually made in last year. Right after my WIPS List I put a copy of your Honey, Get Control Of Your WIPS journal pages. At the end of the binder I put your Handmade Holiday Planner & Calendar. It is finally time to get it together and time to get organized. I think my new Crochet and Knitting (I'm learning to loom knit) Journal is really going to make a difference. Thank You so much, Elise, for helping me to get organized.
Great goal setting and that calendar is BIG! I'm tackling 1 project at a time per craft, especially knitting. Since I've only been knitting for 3 years, I find it difficult to move around project to project. Not a big problem for crochet, but I would use crochet to procrastinate my knitting projects. Currently knitting my hubby a fingering weight sweater and not so bad. The texture pattern is an easy to memorize repeat and the instructions are easy to understand. Afterwards, I'll move to my chunky weight sweater project.
THANK YOU MS. ELISE ABOUT YOUR STORY ON ORGANIZING THE CRAFT ROOM & CROCHETING A PROJECT THAT NEEDS TO BE FINISHING STARTING WITH A CARROT SCARF THAT I HAVE A TWINKIE CHAN BOOK CALLED CROCHET GOODIES FOR FASHION FOODIES & JUST LOOKING AT THE PROJECT WAS WELL WORTH IT!! SO THANK YOU MS. ELISE & I'M LOOKING FORWARD FOR MORE STORIES FROM ELISE ROSE CROCHET. HAVE A BLESSED 2024!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
I use Yoga with Adrian videos, too! I love her way of instruction, and I just started doing her videos again this year, too. I've noticed that I'm not as flexible as I used to be, and I love doing yoga. Love your videos! Keep up the great work!
I still have not regained my ability to walk like I would wish! Some days walking from my chair to the restroom is all I can manage. So, I am trying to make a point of stretching my legs more every day! Also working on one project at a time is good for focus and since my stroke, focus is an issue! Thus, every day focus on a single project will help!!
You are so welcome! I am very careful now about doing everything I can to prevent pain from occurring! I'm guessing by the time I'm 80 it will be my full time job! 🤣🤣🤣
Great video! I’m finally getting the chance to catch up on months worth of your videos! 2023 was a crazy year for us and I’m very excited about 2024! Setting some goals and hoping to complete lots of projects!! I’ll be knitting while I watch! 🥰
I totally agree with you that focusing on just going faster can lead to pain, but I think it really depends on what you're doing to crochet faster. The TLYC video you scrolled past has tips I think you'd actually agree with - have good posture, adjust how you're holding your yarn and project so that you're comfortable, use a hook that is easy for you to use, don't let your yarn roll all over the place because chasing it takes time away from working, be thoughtful about what stitch pattern you choose if speed is your goal, stuff like that.
I think your tip about doing a bit every morning would solve the "how to crochet faster" problem for most people. If they don't procrastinate as much, they won't have to rush. For the past few days, I took some portable projects with me on the way to work. My bus can be quick, either 20 mins or 40min if off peak and even doing a couple rows at a time added up over that sort time.
I recently had some hand made items in a market and the sales disappointed me and I decided no more. I now knit, machine knit and crochet every day, as well as sewing and it’s all for me and a few gifts for family. I have spent 2024 so far, planning clothing for me as I hate store bought, but I have a huge stash of hats, scarves and cowls, most crochet, and I love it💕
I heard about “eating the frog” from Minimal Mom’s channel. It does make a day better to get those not so fun tasks done in the morning. I think if I had multiple projects going I’d loose enthusiasm and have a hard time turning my focus back to an already started project. I recently started sitting on the sofa in the living room and I’ve been comfortable crocheting there which for me is something because I generally have had aches and pains in other seating in the house.
We put so much pressure and stress on ourselves for something that brings us joy. I don’t sell my projects nor is this my business but just my joy that I share with my family & friends. As I have aged I learned how to say “no”guilt free. I crotchet, knit, sew what I want and somehow feel so much better about my finishing projects.
That's wonderful! I'm focusing more on joy this year and less on feeling stressed and anxious. 🧶🧶🧶
yea I am finishing two more projects and then I am seriously gonna cut back on request work and do more 'what i wanna make' projects where there is no deadline. I really wanna finish a sweater and a blanket that has been on the backburner and I also wanna have more time for other things, like reading a book, sewing something, or playing a videogame.
I agree. I make what I want and if family wants them they can have them, I rarely take special requests.
Loved this video, Elise! All the different locations brought so much life to the video. Also loved seeing your husband and you just being you!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️❤️❤️
I like to have two projects at a time: one that is complicated like amigurumi and one that’s simple like a cardigan or a blanket. Sometimes I need a project that I don’t have think about, especially in the evenings when my brain is spent for the day. 😂
I totally get that!! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Elise, that was a very engrossing video. I was engaged right to the end! You are a Jewel in the crafting UA-cam community.
Awww! Thank you so very much! ❤️❤️❤️
I have spent the last 6 years helping my sweet daughter battle bipolar_disorder. I haven't handled the stress well and now have several autoimmune illnesses. This was so encouraging! Thank you for sharing your life with us.
I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I hope 2024 is a better year for both you and your daughter! ❤️
This was such a good video. After a long health battle in 2020-2021 I went to physical therapy to get my strength back. They showed me the way I had been going about things, getting up and doing chores until I was ready to drop and then sitting the rest of the day was the worst. They had me alternate moving and sitting and crafting, never more than an hour for sitting and it made a huge difference in my back problems. Now that I am well I stick to it. I actually crochet/quilt about 4-6 hours a day and am fine, just never more than one hour at a time.
Fantastic tips! Thanks so much for sharing!!! I'm going to remember your advice! 🧶❤️🪡
Yes! The way I "remember" is I usually watch a series on TV at the same time and get up and do something in between episodes (usually 40-45 minutes each). It's especially important this time of year for me as I live in Northern Canada and we get reallllly cold weather (currently -32C, -42 with the windchill) so we become a lot more sedentary than in the summer months to our detriment.
My physiotherapist said the same, move in short bursts to give my shoulder and back a rest, both moving too long and sitting too long are bad for my pain, but shorter amounts of each in rotation have allowed me to not rely my pain meds as often to get through the day.
I crochet for enjoyment and I am not interested in crocheting faster. I also developed fibromyalgia about 12 years ago and so trying to do anything faster is not a good idea for me. Otherwise, I will be down and out and not get anything done. I too have a "my chair" and I keep my bible and my crocheting next to it and I have a small table on one side to set my laptop on so if I am crocheting something from a video, I can have access to that video easily. I also do one project at a time. I used to stop and start them and then ended up with a bunch of WIPs that I never finished. I also noticed that when I stop and start projects, I forget what I was doing and have to re-read the pattern etc.and it wastes a lot of time. When I stick to one thing, I get really good at what I am doing and can actually go faster without trying. My goal for this year is to finish the 3 WIPs I have started before moving on to other things. I am working on a hexi granny for my van, a mini granny blanket for our guest room and a mitten. I made one and never made the other one. Duh!!! Then I have plans for them making tons of snowflakes for gifts this year and a snowflake afghan maybe and lots of winter hats for gifts this Christmas as well. Being unwell has really taught me how to focus in order to get anything done. I do this with all things, not just crocheting and I actually think I get more accomplished now than when I was well because I flitted around too much before and didn't always focus.
Wow!!! Thank you so much for sharing your perspective!! It's amazing what difficult times teach us! So glad you shared your experience! ❤️❤️❤️
I totally understand as I have fm as well and I'm finding that age is really affecting the amount of "spoons" to work with each day. (Google "spoon theory" if needed) 🫶✌️
Same. Fibro, arthritis, many other dx and 2 kids with dx. I have to have a notebook to mark my rounds and write things down. I'm new to crochet and learning tnusian as well. I'm working on a pokemon and a dog man right now. My goal is to learn to make wearables and amigurumi for my autistic son.
@@Cursed_cass stay strong momma! ❤️❤️❤️
@@Cursed_cass A notebook is a good idea! It will help keep you on track when that fibro fog sets in! LOL. I would eventually like to learn tunisian as well, but I also make soap and B&B items and am taking harp lessons, so I am trying not to overload my brain too much. One day I will get in the mood and do it though. Good luck in you crocheting adventures!!
Great video, Elise! I’m not starting new projects in 2024 unless it’s with yarn I already have - and I stocked up on a lot of them, including your two cute little bunnies that I can’t wait to make. I’m one of those who loves having several projects going for variety, and now I need to stick with them and finish them. I enjoy the process with each one; and reminding myself what stitch I’m doing with what size hook. Thanks for sharing your crafting space and all that eye candy!
Thank you for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
In my golden years... i've stopped the craziness of many projects going... i now do things start to finish! Quilting all day and crochet and knit in the evening of TV time.... ps.. i will never understand the need for life to stop for Video... it's real life.. keep going! enjoy... oh another ps.. don't forget you had a WEDDING last year! Hugs, 76yrs... GrammaBabs
Thank you, Gramma Babs!! Thank you for the reminder about the wedding!!! How could I forget??? 🤣🧶❤️🧵🪡
I've given away several crafts, and love the freedom it's given me. I only knit & crochet now. That's enough for me.
Wow! I am having a pacemaker and I lost my daughter to epilepsy in 2023. I have been watching you for a week now having startet crochet this year. Sending love. x
Oh my goodness. I'm so incredibly sorry for the loss of your daughter. 💔 My thoughts and warmest wishes are coming your way. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much xxx @@EliseRoseCrochet
Elise, I have to thank you for helping me complete my Christmas projects for 2023! My progress happened after watching your video about adding 30 minutes to your day to work on your projects - it was a game-changer! I love your enthusiasm and honesty in this video. I'm interested in the 365-day calendar and how it helps you.
That's awesome!!!! I'm so glad adding that time in the morning helped you! ☀️🧶❤️
Elise, you are amazing and I love all your content! You are real and help so many people. Thanks for all you do!!!! ♥
Awww! Thank you so much!! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi, after reading many comments below & listen to your stellar advice, I'm working on laying aside stressful projects too.. I'm knitting a shawl and it has "German Short Rows" I choked, so many instructions, (I listen to great tutorials) but couldn't continue. Luckily, I have knitting friends who helped me & I'm working through it. But the next project I'm going to really study the pattern before committing myself. I want to enjoy my crafts, not stress over them. Thanks everyone.
Wonderful!!! Good luck with your project! 🧶🧶🧶
You're my motivation, thanks Elise for your genuine suggestions 💖
Thank you so much!! 🧶🧶🧶
Love the video.. and the 'blueland' recommendation. I have wanted to find something all natural and easy for me to lift than a big jug of laundry detergent. I never want to crochet faster, I just let it be what is and enjoy every moment I have doing the process. Love it and it's so mind helpful. Sending you love, hugs and prayers. I, too, have the pain down the leg... going to try Adrienne yoga, thank you for that so much.
I'm so impressed with Blueland! And what I forgot to mention is how nice and fresh the products smell! And the yoga videos are so great! 🧶🧶🧶
Great video. Completely agree that trying to crochet faster does not suit everyone...frankly, it would take the joy out of it for me. Plus, I'm in my early fifties too, and my arms just won't take it! Here's to a great 2024 for everyone. Best wishes from Lytchett Minster, UK.
Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I love hearing about your goals and how you stay motivated. You’re adorable amigurumi designs certainly motivate me (lots of little great nieces and nephews!). I truly appreciate your sweet, sweet toys. Also, the walking . . . . sounds like you need a to get yourself a puppy! ❤
I want a dog so bad!!! 🐾 I follow all the rescues and dog shelters in my town and show my husband and boys all the dogs. But we all agree my cats would not take to a new dog, but I'm going to keep trying to wear them down! 🐾❤️🧶
Christmas decor is the best part of the year. It is so cheerful and happy. Please don't be embarrassed by them in your home. We love them.
Thank you!! We are taking it all down today! (And finding all the dust that is hidden underneath! 🤣) ❤️
Elise, another great video. Thank you!!!!
Thank you so much, Michele! 🧶🧶🧶
Dear Elise,
Thank you for sharing…your kitties Mr Pickle and Miss Olive are too cute!
I love this…I wish I could learn to crochet faster but it doesn’t seem to work for me, but I’ve learnt everyone has there own pace of doing things and I will eventually get my projects done! I sure do procrastinate if I don’t have deadlines I’ve realised 😆 After doing the 2023 temperature snakes 🐍 last year I unfortunately only managed to complete two out of the three I was making and now I still need to finish my last one (which shows all the chocolate/lollies I ate during 2023, but without a deadline I’m procrastinating but I’m also exhausted since I only started working on all three in November 2023 🙀)! So gotta eat the frog or swallow the toad 😝 whichever gets my work done!
I also in November tried crocheting on my way to work on a few occasions (whilst on public transport) it helped some, but I think it’s hard as I need to take an extra bag for my crochet things and it’s too much to carry as I get shoulder and lower back pain too.
I definitely need to get back into my routine of going for my evening walk but as we are having a heatwave in Australia 🇦🇺 this weekend and early next week it is difficult getting motivated to walk outside. So I’ll try to do that yoga it might help me and my lower back.
I think I must of missed one of your videos...what ducks 🦆?
I’m sure your house would smell lovely with the fresh blueland chemical free products.
I too have a favourite spot on my lounge chair with everything I need on the other seats either side of me, what would make it better if I could recline and put my feet up 😉
Apologies for the long message.
Take care and stay safe and well.Gods blessings to you and your family 🙏🏼🧶💗😻🦋🐶🍫
Thank you so much for sharing! Feels like I'm having a conversation with a friend! ❤️
I talked about the ducks in last weeks video! 🦆🦆🦆
And yoga has helped me so much with back pain!! Any time my back starts to bother me I know I need to do more yoga! 💛
@@EliseRoseCrochetawe 🥰 thank you Elise that’s lovely of you to say! God bless you 💜🙏🏽
Thank you for your great videos ♥️🥰🙏 you don’t know how much you help me.,
I would like to wish you and your lovely family a great 2024 🎉👏👏♥️😀
Your videos are , I can honestly say the best crochet and knitting on UA-cam. . I can’t wait for next ones o☺️☺️
Thanks again and sending you lots love ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😔😔😔😔✌🏼
Awww! Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy the videos! 🧶🧶🧶
Oh my goodness, I gifted that book Atomic Habits to All my adult children. I found it to be the best book a couple years ago.
I would be curious as to where you are going to put the giant calendar??😳😳😳😳
Atomic Habits was such a fantastic book! I hung the calendar at the bottom of my stairs in the basement! It's huge!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Ahhh, the sciatic nerves... I'm over 50. I had two poorly executed foot surgeries and subsequently destroyed my sciatic nerve. My family got a puppy about 11 months ago, and he's been my motivation for walking every day, rain or shine, hail or snow. I also need some yoga, so thanks for the connection 😊. I get up and do other household chores or play with my puppy every hour or so of crocheting.
This has been a very helpful and motivating video. Thank you. 👍🇨🇦✌️
Puppies are such good motivation! My daughter and son-in-law have a new puppy and it has been so good for them too! 🐶
🌺🌺🌺. PLEASE PLEASE tell me what foundation you use. Your makeup always looks flawless. By the way I’m hooked on your videos. Found you by accident and now I cant stop watching you while i crochet. You have peaked my interest and now i want to make the Wold and Pig so bad. I just love them. Thanks for taking up my time with your videos while I crochet. 🧶. 😂
Awww! Thank you! I really think it's my camera. My skin doesn't look that good in real life, lol! But I use Bobbi Brown! ❤️❤️❤️
Hello…great video and thanks for being such an inspiration! I’d decided I must learn to crochet last year, so your videos have been fun, informative and relaxing.
I’ve heard you mention your son had an illness-sorry to hear it became compounded for him, but glad to hear he’s doing better. Our only child also has epilepsy, so we’re familiar with the EMU experience.
Can’t wait to see what you accomplish in 2024. ❤️
Thank you! The EMU is never fun! I hope your child is doing ok! 🙏🏻
I generally have 2 - 3 projects on the go. 1 big, 1 easy & 1 focused. I find then I can focus on the easier projects, when I don't have a lot of time, and then use my day's off for the project that requires more attention to detail. Though atm I have 2 big (but these get rotated, as they are scrappy projects, and I need to re-build my supply of scraps), 2 easy and 1 focused based.
Thanks for sharing what works for you! 🧶🧶🧶
I am feeling your pain. I have chronic back pain L3-5 and sciatica also. When I was driving to and from Florida to NY and back in 2021, I had such increased pain, I had to find a solution. The site I went to is the Cushion Lab and bought myself the seat cushion where the back is notched out and lessens the pressure on your spine. It is seriously the best thing I have done for my back and will not go anywhere without it. It also has a back part (sold separately) that goes with it.
Oh wow!! I'm going to look into that!! Thank you for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I agree that I don't want to crochet faster. I enjoy the process; why would I want it over sooner? It's not all about the finished product. I do, however, like more than one project at a time. I usually have one project that I don't have to think too hard about (a blanket maybe), an amigurumi project that takes a lot of attention, another project that I'm stuck on and ruminating about what to do next, and one more that I'm still in the planning and gathering stage. Regardless of my mood or surroundings, I have something to work on. Love your videos - keep them coming!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
Better than yoga…don’t eat seed oils. They are inflammatory. Cook with avocado oil instead. It really helped me with my pain. Thanks for sharing!👏👍🧶
Thank you! I am very careful about the foods I eat too! Lots of fresh fruits and veggies, olive oil and healthy fats! 🍒🍓🥑🥥🥔🍇🥝🥗
I didn't get as much done due to an accidetal injury right after xmas 2022. Of course by the time i was able to sit up and get comfortable it was summer and I had two afghan WIPS. I did get them done in the nick of time, one hat, one shawl and some ornaments. Im doing much better this yr meeting my goals. I really appreciate your suggestions and today I'll be sorting my yarn to make that fabulous Patchwork nect scarf as sold on Nordstroms.
Oh my goodness!! I'm so glad you're doing better!! ❤️❤️❤️
Loved this video! I’m currently listening to Deep Work by Cal Newport and some of what you are talking about here is in the book; I think you might find it interesting. Love what you do and I’m real interests to see what you do with that calendar. Also, hope your son is doing well.
Thank you! And thanks for the book suggestion! I'm always on the hunt for my next read! 📚🧶❤️
Love your helpful tips and suggestions, also you are a sweet UA-cam person with your talks and teaching style. Thank You ♥️♥️♥️
You are so welcome! ❤️
Thanks for sharing the road of obsession. I love your 30 minute block of time. Love your new filming room shelving unit. It let's the room of yarn goodness spread out and breath. 😅 ❤❤❤❤
Yes!!! That's exactly how it feels! It felt so cramped and cluttered before. Now it feels so spacious even though it's pretty small room! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello Elise! Your videos are always great and so relatable! Thank you so much for sharing! Happy Crafting and have a great weekend!
Thank you!! Happy Crafting! 🧶🧶🧶
Always enjoy your videos! I just started chair yoga because I’m starting to need it, once more limber I will check out Adriene. Love how personable you are!🧶
That's wonderful!! I'm so glad you're taking care of YOU! ❤️
i love that you have your own space to crochet! i have a toddler and a newborn so i have to crochet in the most uncomfortable positions sometimes 😂 or else i’ll never get to crocheting at all.
Aww! I miss when my kids were little like that! Get all those hugs and snuggles in!! ❤️❤️❤️
You’re my fav, Elise! Love your enthusiasm and your happiness. I just ordered the big a.. calendar and have gotten support from hubby to reorganize our extra room into a for real craft/project room. Been thinking about it for 3 months. Yippee. You are a fun inspiration. Thx. 😂❤🙋♀️Linda in California
That's wonderful!! I got my calendar a couple of days ago and I cannot wait to set it all up!! 📆❤️🐑🧶
Your basement is kinda like mine. Mine is partially finished and my room is in the basement. Our basement is having humidity and wall problems. I dont have extra space so my yarn is divided between my living room and my bedroom. Im still learning all the crochet tips.
We had water issues and finally thankfully got it fixed a few years ago. It's no fun!! 🧶🧶🧶
Happy new year. I am like you where I have to focus on one project at a time. My motivation is to finish it so I can move on to my next new project. If I put down one to work on something new I found I lose interest in the one put down band never go back to it. I like the satisfaction of finishing a project! Thanks for the video. Can’t wait to see how the big a** calendar works out for you.
Thank you!! I'll be setting up the calendar this week!! So excited about it!! 📆🧶❤️💌
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU ABOUT CROCHETING FASTER!!! I DO NOT AGREE WITH IT!. I FIND IT CREATES MORE PROBLEMS THAN ITS WORTH!
OMW!!!! I SO AM GOING TO GET THAT CALENDAR!
The calendar came and I can't wait to start working on it!! 📆❤️🧶
Sciatic pain is horrible. I have had it for several years now. Not fun. I love the phrase "eat the frog".
It's a new one for me and yeouch!!!! No fun at all! It's feeling better as I've been stretching more! 🐸
I question the idea of crocheting fast and getting project done quickly. Unless it is comission, there is no reason to. I tend to rush trough, so I can move on to next project. But I try to strive away from that as it can lead to burning out. Also, I feel like I am not appreciating the projects as much as I do. I really want to take the time, be more mindfull and enjoy the process. If I feel the need to rush because I am bored or near the end, I conciously stop myself and let the project rest for a while.
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I love all your videos! After admiring your craft room, I have to ask if all your amigurumi stand up by themselves or if you use stands to display them? So cute!
They don't really stand on their own. They are mostly propped up against things. But I do have a couple of stands! 🧶🧶🧶
Správne je lepšie dokončiť svoj rozrobený projekt ako začínať druhý. Ja som nervózna, keď nemám niečo dokončené a začínam druhé. Preto najprv dokončím jedno a potom začnem druhé. A rýchle háčkovanie je somarina. Háčkujem pre radosť a nie o preteky.
Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Loved your video. Some food for thought for me to get my projects done. I don’t want to crochet faster either. I’m content with how I crochet now. But thanks again.
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
OH MY WORD! Eat that frog. I have used this for years. We are so alike. I have a Vocal Coach Reacts channel, and a vlog (Honest Vocal Coach) @georginavlog
Wonderful! ❤️
Hi Elise !! How are you ? PLEASE TRY THIS FOR YOUR PAIN ON YOUR HANDS, always put a pillow on your lap to help and support the weight of your project , like those breastfeed pillows, they are amazing . They support your work and your elbows and it helps me 100% with my pain.. About not finishing what I started : if I don’t finish whatever, and then go back to it, I may as well take everything apart..because my tension of my work ,is never the same..it starts to get wide or too small … I’m loving your videos !! And always look forward for more. Thank you so much to share your amazing work and motivation !! ❤️❤️🌹💐
Thanks so much for your amazing tips!!! Very helpful! ❤️❤️❤️
So cool, thank you for the brilliant idea. I'm looking for a pillow right now! ❤
@@gm749 hi gm !! I hope you love it just as much as I do !!💐🌹
Eat the frog……priceless! But totally get it. If I don’t get ready FIRST thing in the morning (shower, face hair and clothes of the day on) I don’t nearly get 1/2 of the things done that I need to do to be able to sit and crochet. So now I have my phrase…..I’m going to get up and eat the frog. Love it
Thanks for your inspiration!
And btw my Christmas is still up and sadly working on putting everything away today. ☹️😞Enjoy your day!
Thank you!!! 🐸 I need to put away my Christmas today too but I'm knitting! 🤣🧶❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet love it
Oh my goodness. How old is your son? My daughter has a pacemaker (since birth) she is 17 years old and has never met another person her own age who also has a pacemaker.
He's now 24. I'm so thankful that it was an option for him. Hope your daughter is doing well! ❤️❤️❤️
I hate sewing the body parts on too!! Lol
Ugh! Least favorite part!! 🪡🧵🧶
I love your fur babies. I'm a cat person, and I absolutely LOVE cats!!
I pretty much love all animals!! Can't imagine life without them! 🐾🧶❤️
Also, we used the Boston Globe giant wall calendar for many years at our business and it does allow you to have a great perspective on whats coming up.
That's amazing!! I had no idea they existed and now I can't wait to be able to see the whole year in a glance! 🧶🧶🧶
I used to crochet fast but my stepmom kept shaming me for it so eventually I kinda stopped crocheting
Awww, I'm so sorry. Don't let the opinions of one person rob you of your joy! 🧶❤️🧶❤️
Thanks so much for this video! I agree with working on one project at a time! I have found it works best for me to stay motivated to finish projects.
I’m also trying to focus on moving my body and taking care of myself more. 2023 was a stressful year that caused me to shut down and be lazy. Looking forward to feeling my best again!
Here's to a better year in 2024! 🎉 The best thing we can do for ourselves and those we care about is to take care of our physical, emotional and spiritual needs! ❤️❤️❤️
i made a big yarn order with all the year end sales that were happening and i’m currently fighting the urge to start my 4th wip until i at least finish one of the 3 im working on
Oh I totally understand! I am forcing myself to do the finishing touches on a project and all I want to do is move on!!! 🤣🧶❤️
May i ask what paint color you have on your walls? do you like it? are you a grey or beige type of gal?
I liked it when we first painted the walls the color. It's Revere Pewter but now I'm looking to do something new. I'm thinking of a creamy white in the living room but darker for bedrooms. 🎨🖌️🤍
Elise! Help me lol. I'm stuck. I've got a ton of projects lined up for what is hopefully my first Saturday market booth in the summer. But I'm totally overwhelmed and I have no clue where to start. I got your planner (thank you very much btw), but though I have things worked out, I'm kinda scared to get out of my comfort zone and try new things like smaller projects. I'm a horrible perfectionist and I want stuff to look professional but I'm afraid people will eagle eye my work. How do I gain confidence for this little endeavor?
You've got to start putting yourself out there! Do it even though you're scared!!! I'm rooting for you!! 🙌
@EliseRoseCrochet Okay lol. I'll do my best! 🫡😬
Hi Elise and right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your UA-cam channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects
Thanks for sharing!! I'm working on my knitted cardigan and I have a lot of different amigurumi ideas in my head!! 🧶🧶🧶
That’s awesome that they found it and were able to treat it!!! Thank goodness
Yes! Thank God! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I wanted to crochet somethings in the first part January 2024 but Rsv virus found me. Enjoining your UA-cam channel.
Oh no! I hope you feel better soon! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet thank you!
HI ELISE AND RIGHT NOW I AM WORKING ON MY COTTAGE CORE MOSAIC BLANKET AND GRANNY SQUARES BLANKET AND BUTTERFLY MOSAIC BLANKET AND I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR VIDEOS AND IF YOU KEEP MAKING VIDEOS I WILL KEEP WATCHING THEM AND WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CROCHET PROJECT TO WORK ON RIGHT NOW AND FAVORITE TYPES OF YARN TO USED WHEN CROCHETING AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ON YOUR UA-cam AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ON YOUR CROCHET PROJECTS
I'm really enjoying YarnArt Jeans when I'm crocheting! 🧶🧶🧶
I'm the same way with fabric
I love fabric!! It's one reason why I don't want to start sewing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Hey, love your content. I was wondering where might I be able to buy the duck pattern with the knitted crab sweater. I saw the short you made for it and I love it!❤🌟😁
I'm still working on it! It will be out mid-March! 🦆🧶🦀
@@EliseRoseCrochet I just saw your community post on it and now I feel silly for askin.🫥 I look forward for it!🦀🐳
My goals for crocheting is just to learn new stuff as the year goes by.
Pretty good goal if you ask me! 🧶🧶🧶
I still have my Christmas stuff up too! I'm currently knitting a scarf. I haven't knitted in a long time, and it's a lot slower for me than crochet, but I do love to knit.
Also, I don't want to crochet faster either! I make more mistakes and can't keep a consistent tension when I try to go really fast. Crochet is a big anxiety reliever for me so I just want to relax when I do it!❤
Thanks for sharing!! I love both crocheting and knitting too! 🧶🐑❤️
I LOVEE YOUR CRAFT ROOM ❤️❤️
Thank you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I just wanted to say that I love your videos and they are such an inspiration to me. I find I can relate to all of these points. I only made one project last year because it was pretty rough, but this year I want to turn that around!
Wonderful! And it's ok to have less productive years... that's what I'm learning and telling myself! But each year we get a do-over!! 🧶🧶🧶
You're so inspiring! I'm planning to get a calendar!
Wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️
Okay, serious question... I have known those big calendars showing the whole year all my life. Here in Germany we use them mainly in office spaces, but I have seen them elsewhere, too. So, was this only a thing here? I'm confused why it's a big trend all of a sudden... 😅
I have so many projects going all at once! Sometimes, I quit in the middle of something because I don't like it or I find it frustrating. What do you do with your WIPs that you don't want to finish, other than frogging and using the yarn for something else? Sometimes, I cannot undo my work. Thanks! Love your craft studio.
Can you do one video of how to do one of your plushies pleaseeee
I've got several on my channel! Here's one of my latest ones: ua-cam.com/video/klRYxSikuCs/v-deo.htmlsi=sqzWD5_PmibQmymh 🐭🐭🐭
it feels like a nesting year all around. i have been sorting and restructuring my storage in small ways all year. it’s completely changed multiple times but it keeps my yarn on my mind and i have to check through my project bags regularly.
Elise, where do you purchase yarn art jeans for you amigurumis?
Amazon if I don't need a lot and Hobinis Yarns if I'm purchasing a lot and can get free shipping! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet ty Elise
I'm mostly enjoying you channel.
I'm assuming you have a store?
I love his you love the art!
Botox shots stopped my epileptic seizures
I'm glad that worked for you. ❤️
This is exactly what I needed! I am still working on two blankets for my young daughters that I started in the beginning of 2023, and now I'm expecting another baby in April and she needs a baby blanket! So many precious children and so much crocheting to do. It's a good problem, but I need to get these projects done!
Awww! Congratulations!!! 💖💖💖 You can do it!!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you!!! Love your channel
Hi Elise, we are so similar when it comes to our productivity and distractions. I tried in 2023 to make more than 1 thing at a time, but all it did was frustrate me when it felt like things were suddenly backing up and not getting finished. Because of that I have 4 afghans I now have to finish in 2024. And I need to get back to my morning routine of first thing in the morning when it's still quiet spending time crocheting. I already have my goals set up for 2024, including several challenges on UA-cam to help me shop my stash and get things done. I have to redo my work space to make it flow better for me and give me that constant inspiration.
It sounds like you have a great plan!! 🧶🧶🧶
I have a 2023 CAL that i need to finish. I've decided i'm not doing a CAL again until i finish some projects from the last 3 years! I have 1 more block, blocking, putting together and trimming, a cross stitch to finish stitching and frame, a crewel embroidery piece to frame, sending a quilt top off for finishing, an amigirumi to finish and a nativity set i want done for next Christmas and i'm not home again until mid-February! It's discouraging to even think about it!!😂 i'll get there! Good luck with your calendar! ❤❤❤
You will get there!! But i understand feeling discouraged and overwhelmed by it all!🧶🧶🧶
I’m still in “yarn time out “ for my arm but I have about 5 projects lined up for when I’m healed☺️ I totally agree about that do it faster thing, it’s not for me . I’ve been enjoying sewing in my little studio and will enjoy crocheting in it when the time comes . Keep up the good work ☺️👍🏼🧶( I’ve still got some Christmas up too )!
I'm so glad you have other fun projects to work on while you heal, Karen!! Hope the time passes quickly! 🪡🧵🧶❤️
Love your video ! But I always do !😂 Your content is always inspiring and relevant to my life ! 🧶💗
Fast crotchet is not for me as I want and need to enjoy it ( as it is my favoutite PTSD therapy I do) and it would only cause me injury and mistakes that would annoy and upset me. I have been wanting to try yoga for all my aches and pains and I will follow your recommendation😁 and c how it goes. Ta heaps and heaps lovely lady. 🧶💗🙏🇦🇺
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! ❤️
Hello , my name is Rob , I just wanted to say how very much I enjoy your videos and that you have encouraged me to pick up some WIP’s that I started last year and get them finished. I think you tutorials are very helpful and informative. If I’m not mistaken I thought one time you said you were from the Charlotte NC area. My husband and I moved here to NC ( Salisbury to be exact ) to be close to our daughters after living in Fla. For 16 yrs. I have been knitting and crocheting since I was8 or 9 learning from my mom and grandmother. Keep up the great videos and work and I hope your son is doing good. Thanks again Rob
Thank you so much, Rob! Yes! We are practically neighbors! ❤️❤️❤️
I don't know how people can have multiple WIP's. I can only focus on 1 at a time. As far as sewing ami together after ALL the pieces are done, I too, have stopped waiting until it's finished. I enjoy seeing the project take shape as it's being made. Enjoyed the video. I enjoy your videos so much! Please keep them coming!
Thank you so much! Having more then one WIP causes me so much stress! 🧶🧶🧶
Just a suggestion for walking in winter - One thing I love to do is get all bundled up and go to a park. Then, while at first I won't really want to start walking, I force myself to, and as I go, I start warming up. So when I start, I'm all bundled up, hunkering down in my layers of clothes, and by the end, my coat's unzipped, if I had gloves, I've taken them off, heck, I might even take the coat off if I'm wearing long sleeves underneath!
I'm glad you've got the yoga stuff. Sciatica pain is horrible. (Yep, dealt with that myself.) In my case, I think what contributed to it was how weak my lower back muscles had gotten over time. There were a bunch of different factors that led to that, but the main point was it got to the point where I couldn't stand for more than a few minutes before those muscles would seize up, and I'd get that radiating pain that started at my lower back and went through my butt and down the backs of my thighs. Luckily, I'm at a better place now as far as all that, but if you can find some specific exercises to strengthen your lower back, those will be a huge help, too.
Omg. I want that calendar.
Thanks so much, Kate! I've adopted the philosophy that there's no bad weather, just bad gear! And the calendar came yesterday and I can't wait to hang it up and start working on it! 📆🧶❤️
Greetings from Tennessee...i have chiropractic adjustments to help my aches and pains. And, if course, exercise which includes walking and stretching everyday. Your video is a great reminder to help start off a great day and year. Very helpful tips!!
Thanks for sharing! My husband and son regularly go to the chiropractor and it helps them so much! 🧶🧶🧶
I think I'll do the same, Elise. I will be focusing on one project at a time. I have plenty of WIPs and UFOs when I began last year. I was still experimenting and testing new stitches and new patterns. Now, I want to crush my new crochet goals. Let's be accountable of each other. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful!!! 💌❤️🧶
Great video! A small suggestion for anyone with autoimmune diseases, just a little bit of Vicks Vapo Rub worked into your hands or tender spots really does help. You don’t need much just rub it in good. Blessing to all❤️
Great tip!! Thanks for sharing!! I love the smell of Vicks, it reminds me of being a kid and being slathered in it whenever I got a cold! 😤❤️🤣🧶
Thank you Elise for another great video. Some of the things you spoke about really hit home. I was filling out my 2024 Crochet and knitting Journal I got from you and I could see how many items I had actually made in last year. Right after my WIPS List I put a copy of your Honey, Get Control Of Your WIPS journal pages. At the end of the binder I put your Handmade Holiday Planner & Calendar. It is finally time to get it together and time to get organized. I think my new Crochet and Knitting (I'm learning to loom knit) Journal is really going to make a difference. Thank You so much, Elise, for helping me to get organized.
That's amazing!! Sounds like you're getting very organized! 🧶🧶🧶
Great goal setting and that calendar is BIG!
I'm tackling 1 project at a time per craft, especially knitting. Since I've only been knitting for 3 years, I find it difficult to move around project to project. Not a big problem for crochet, but I would use crochet to procrastinate my knitting projects. Currently knitting my hubby a fingering weight sweater and not so bad. The texture pattern is an easy to memorize repeat and the instructions are easy to understand. Afterwards, I'll move to my chunky weight sweater project.
The calendar is huge!!! It's going to hang my basement hallway so I can see it everyday! Your projects sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
THANK YOU MS. ELISE ABOUT YOUR STORY ON ORGANIZING THE CRAFT ROOM & CROCHETING A PROJECT THAT NEEDS TO BE FINISHING STARTING WITH A CARROT SCARF THAT I HAVE A TWINKIE CHAN BOOK CALLED CROCHET GOODIES FOR FASHION FOODIES & JUST LOOKING AT THE PROJECT WAS WELL WORTH IT!! SO THANK YOU MS. ELISE & I'M LOOKING FORWARD FOR MORE STORIES FROM ELISE ROSE CROCHET. HAVE A BLESSED 2024!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!! I need to check out that book! I love Twinkie Chan patterns! 🧶🧶🧶
I use Yoga with Adrian videos, too! I love her way of instruction, and I just started doing her videos again this year, too. I've noticed that I'm not as flexible as I used to be, and I love doing yoga. Love your videos! Keep up the great work!
Thank you! She is the best!!! ❤️💌🧶
I still have not regained my ability to walk like I would wish! Some days walking from my chair to the restroom is all I can manage. So, I am trying to make a point of stretching my legs more every day! Also working on one project at a time is good for focus and since my stroke, focus is an issue! Thus, every day focus on a single project will help!!
I'm so glad that you are making progress!! 👏👏👏 I hope 2024 is full of wonderful things for you! 🧶❤️
A very good video❤ thank you very much for sharing the tips. I am 64 this year and I really can relate when you are talking about pain😂 ❤❤❤❤❤
You are so welcome! I am very careful now about doing everything I can to prevent pain from occurring! I'm guessing by the time I'm 80 it will be my full time job! 🤣🤣🤣
Great video! I’m finally getting the chance to catch up on months worth of your videos! 2023 was a crazy year for us and I’m very excited about 2024! Setting some goals and hoping to complete lots of projects!! I’ll be knitting while I watch! 🥰
Wonderful!! I feel you on 2023 being a crazy year! Hoping you get lots of crochet and knitting time! 🧶🧶🧶
I totally agree with you that focusing on just going faster can lead to pain, but I think it really depends on what you're doing to crochet faster. The TLYC video you scrolled past has tips I think you'd actually agree with - have good posture, adjust how you're holding your yarn and project so that you're comfortable, use a hook that is easy for you to use, don't let your yarn roll all over the place because chasing it takes time away from working, be thoughtful about what stitch pattern you choose if speed is your goal, stuff like that.
Toni always has amazing tips! I have no doubt that the video was very helpful! ❤️
RAINBOW TEMPERATURE BLANKET YEAR WOOOOO
Awesome!! 🌈🧶❤️
I think your tip about doing a bit every morning would solve the "how to crochet faster" problem for most people. If they don't procrastinate as much, they won't have to rush.
For the past few days, I took some portable projects with me on the way to work. My bus can be quick, either 20 mins or 40min if off peak and even doing a couple rows at a time added up over that sort time.
Thanks for sharing! I wish I could crochet in the car but I get terrible motion sickness! 🤢🤢🤢
I recently had some hand made items in a market and the sales disappointed me and I decided no more. I now knit, machine knit and crochet every day, as well as sewing and it’s all for me and a few gifts for family. I have spent 2024 so far, planning clothing for me as I hate store bought, but I have a huge stash of hats, scarves and cowls, most crochet, and I love it💕
Wonderful!! Sounds like you're enjoying yourself!! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello, I am working on your 3 granny square bookmark pattern today while I am indoors watching a winter storm in Maine. Thanks, Robin
Awww! Sounds like a fun day! I hope we get some snow this year! ❄️
Hi Elise
This was such a perfect video! I can relate to you so much and I now feel inspired to just eat the frog! 😆🐸 Thank you! ❤️🧶
Haha!! You're welcome!! 🐸❤️🧶
I heard about “eating the frog” from Minimal Mom’s channel. It does make a day better to get those not so fun tasks done in the morning. I think if I had multiple projects going I’d loose enthusiasm and have a hard time turning my focus back to an already started project. I recently started sitting on the sofa in the living room and I’ve been comfortable crocheting there which for me is something because I generally have had aches and pains in other seating in the house.
I love Dawn from the Minimal Mom! She's amazing! And finding a comfortable place to crochet and knit makes life so much better! ❤️🐑🧶