This is a very interesting and inspiring demonstration. Freeform seems like it would be easy, but in reality I feel that you need a lot of experience and knowledge of stitches in order to do it correctly.
This reminds me of my hippie years, I used to have a vest just like that, I wore it over a gypsy skirt. I have a free thinking 8 year old granddaughter that I know will love a vest made in this manner. And what a great way to use up all that scarp yarn, not to mention all the different stitches we will be learning. This is a very young at heart method of crocheting. I LOVE IT.❤️❤️ greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
I made a blanket using all different acrylic yarn scraps; and different stitches. In the style of “log cabin” .... kind of! I call it the “ugly blanket” but everyone likes it ! It also gets added to a little bit each year, so it’s not quite the “lap blanket” it started out as 😂 kiitos videosta! Toivon, että sinulla on mukavaa päivä!
I’m so happy to see this. I’ve been crocheting for decades but still don’t feel confident enough to do anything without a pattern. I feel free to move out of my comfort zone now. Thank you.
Could work with children if they know to crochet very well. This takes quite a lot of ability as you need to work everything out yourself as you go. But great for using one's own imagination without patterns to restrict 💗
I am so thrilled that you have this new video in free form. You are such a wonderful teacher, so precise and calm. I’m learning free form and can’t wait to learn from you!
This is so perfect for someone like me who gets bored with super long same stitch projects. So FUN! THANK YOU for taking the time to explain how to do this. ♡
Love this thankyou can't wait to have a go ,I know as a new crocheter many years ago I was just playing round with basic stitches and I managed to make a poncho my granddaughter I had no pattern, but it worked out ok ,as some one now who is partially sighted following patterns is hard for me ,so this appeals very much again thankyou xx
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. This is a great video and you're a wonderful teacher! Your work is beautiful. I would love to see videos of knitting and crochet mixed together! I wouldn't know where to start lol
I love this ♥️ This is one of the kinds of crochet forms that I created my name from - Hart of Crochet - it combines the heart (love)and art of crochet. There are so many things you can do with free form . Thank you for the inspiration and showing us the Hart of Crochet 💜💜🥰
That's a great way to come up with a name! 💜 Yes, there is no end to what can be done with freeform when you combine all sorts of interesting yarns and techniques!
WOW‼️ ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL‼️ I am a devoted fan of yours and your videos. I am also a big fan of Free Form Crochet. Now days that is what I enjoy, and what I do most of the time. 💗
Hi Tuula, you always do amazing work, this freeform looks beautiful and colourful. I am thinking of doing freeform again so this came at the right time. Much love from Ann ❤
I started doing this years ago when I saw it at a craft show I was at. I had no plan in mind other than I wanted to see if I could do it and then I put it aside. It's still somewhere deep in my cupboard. I must get it out and maybe turn it into a cushion cover also. Great idea. You have given me some fresh ideas and a little more direction as to new stitches and how best to attach them. Thanks Tuula.
Love the free form as I would do a rectangle and then do kind of circle around and then give up, I had not idea that there was a free form crochet. I just love the way you crochet, Thank you so much Tuula.
This is creative crochet and efficient use of yarn. Even this old Granny learned something very important from this video: Always do your bobbles on the wrong side of your work! Getting them to look good has always been a big fight for me, because the work always has to look neat. Maybe I remember this on the future 🤞 Thanks Tuula 🌹
That's great! I also have 2 separate videos about bobble stitches, one with one colour and the other multicolour ua-cam.com/video/INN-gMZfs44/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/yMh8V7hO2lA/v-deo.html
As other Commenters said -- I always learn something from you. I noticed you make the V Stitch differently than I do. I want to link to your video and watch more closely.
It looks really fun and challenging. There is an afghan I've seen where every row is a different stitch in different bright colors. I want to try one of those. I'm sure I'd learn a lot by doing it.
Just tell them that in lots of countries around the world people crochet like this. In Scandinavian countries almost everyone because this is what is taught at schools to all children!
Wow. This is amazing and I love all the colors. I wish I could just relax and TRY it ! My mind is not creative,unlike my Mother who had an ingenuity brain. I can make beautiful things BUT I Need a pattern. TFS
Man, that would do my head in 😂. I need to have a definite project. I could probably change colours within a project, but random stitches aaarrrhhh... No way 😂
It is amazing what you can do when you just start! 💗 I'm just planning my publishing schedule and many people have asked for freeform idas so I'll make another one soon. But definitely no instructions, just ideas!
I have done quite a bit of knitting freeform and mixed crochet and knitting but so far no video. You can see some photos of my freeform knits in my blog www.ristiin-rastiin.fi/search/label/Freeform The texts are in Finnish but there are many pictures!
this is beautiful and has given me lots of ideas! but i dont have instagram so i will not be able to see the finished product unfortunately :( i really wanted to!!!
So basically if I'm understanding I just need to make sure the project lays flat by making sure to use the right amount of stitches/chains so the work doesn't pucker up
How cool, Tuula! You mentioned early on in the vid that you often combine knit and crochet...I'm assuming that's also freeform? I'd LOVE to see a video using that technique!! Thanks for all you do.
Thank you! Combining knitting and crochet can be freeform but not necessarily. I would combine for example making a hat mainly crochet but knitting the ribbing, or making crochet borders to knitted items. Also on my latest video, at the very start, I'm showing how I made the poncho I'm wearing, it is half knitted, half crocheted ua-cam.com/video/A-lbRMmapJA/v-deo.html In this 10-year-old blog post I'm showing some past makes that are mixed crochet and knitting freeform purplecrafts.blogspot.com/2013/12/freeform-scarf.html
I looked for this pattern finished at your Instagram publications but couldn´t find it, there are so many!! Could you share a photo with it? I´m from Argentina, sorry for my bad enghish.
I love this video. You are very creative. You mentioned "surface crochet" in the video. Do you have any videos/tutorials on surface crocheting? I have seen other creators doing graphgans, i am wondering how to surface crochet a character like Super Mario. Would it be easier to surface crochet or do the graphgan?
Thank you! I have surface as a small part of many projects but not a video that concentrates on the alone. Yes, you could many shape or character using one of the many types of surface crochet. The kind I use most is doing slip stitches so they look like a chain, having the yarn and one hand under the work while working.
See also a newer video about freeform crochet ideas! ua-cam.com/video/KQJIPn7yNH0/v-deo.html
This is a very interesting and inspiring demonstration. Freeform seems like it would be easy, but in reality I feel that you need a lot of experience and knowledge of stitches in order to do it correctly.
You are right, you need to understand how different stitches work and how to vary stitch anounts so your work stays flat.
This reminds me of my hippie years, I used to have a vest just like that, I wore it over a gypsy skirt. I have a free thinking 8 year old granddaughter that I know will love a vest made in this manner. And what a great way to use up all that scarp yarn, not to mention all the different stitches we will be learning. This is a very young at heart method of crocheting. I LOVE IT.❤️❤️ greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you, so glad you liked this! I can imagine this as ideal for hippy style! Make one for your granddaughter, she will love it 💜
Wow, I never thought of this. Freeform, wow 🌷
Try it! 💙
I made a blanket using all different acrylic yarn scraps; and different stitches. In the style of “log cabin” .... kind of! I call it the “ugly blanket” but everyone likes it ! It also gets added to a little bit each year, so it’s not quite the “lap blanket” it started out as 😂 kiitos videosta! Toivon, että sinulla on mukavaa päivä!
Kiitos samoin! Log cabin style works great with freeform!
I LOVE IT! It reminds me of crazy quilting which I learned to do about 40 years ago.
Thank you! Yes, the same idea!
Oh wow! it is like painting with threads 🥰
Yes, that's what it really is! 😊
Cool! I would love to see more videos on Freeform crochet!
It has been on my list for a long time, just haven't got yo it yet! Hopefully soon!
I’m so happy to see this. I’ve been crocheting for decades but still don’t feel confident enough to do anything without a pattern. I feel free to move out of my comfort zone now. Thank you.
Wonderful!
I love it! It’s like yarn doodling. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you!
Great, trust you will enjoy it!
This is great for entertaining children and making them expose their creativity while creating patterns!
Children? It's quite hard crocheting like this, It needs lot of experience, l don't think it's for children, but for very skilled crocheter 😉
Could work with children if they know to crochet very well. This takes quite a lot of ability as you need to work everything out yourself as you go. But great for using one's own imagination without patterns to restrict 💗
I have never done this before, but I love what you are doing here! You have inspired me! Thank you!
Great to hear, have a go!
This is adorable, like a scrapbook of stitches and techniques in one piece.
I like your technique for extended double crochet with green color. You're very expert in crochet. Thank you
Thank you! 😊 Yes, that technique is useful! I have been crocheting for over 50 years!
I am so thrilled that you have this new video in free form. You are such a wonderful teacher, so precise and calm. I’m learning free form and can’t wait to learn from you!
Thank you so much! Trust you enjoy freeform!
This is so perfect for someone like me who gets bored with super long same stitch projects. So FUN! THANK YOU for taking the time to explain how to do this. ♡
Great, happy to hear that it is something you will like to do! ❤
Love this! I have never tried this buy I will now! Really pretty!
Great, have fun! 😊
Love this thankyou can't wait to have a go ,I know as a new crocheter many years ago I was just playing round with basic stitches and I managed to make a poncho my granddaughter I had no pattern, but it worked out ok ,as some one now who is partially sighted following patterns is hard for me ,so this appeals very much again thankyou xx
Wonderful! Sounds like this technique is perfect for you!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. This is a great video and you're a wonderful teacher! Your work is beautiful. I would love to see videos of knitting and crochet mixed together! I wouldn't know where to start lol
Thank you so much! Showing crochet and knitting mixed is something I have planned to do, just haven't had time yet! Hopefully in the new year!
This is a Very Genius idea -good for leftover yarn- I love it! I will definitely be giving this a try -love your UA-cam tutorials-thanks
Lovely, thank you! 💜
I love this ♥️ This is one of the kinds of crochet forms that I created my name from -
Hart of Crochet - it combines the heart (love)and art of crochet. There are so many things you can do with free form . Thank you for the inspiration and showing us the Hart of Crochet 💜💜🥰
That's a great way to come up with a name! 💜 Yes, there is no end to what can be done with freeform when you combine all sorts of interesting yarns and techniques!
beautiful inspiration! just started on my freeform crochet journey and this video is incredibly helpful, thank you Tuula Maaria!
Lovely, glad it is helpful!
You are amazing!!! I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you.
That's lovely to hear! 😊
I've been wanting to do this for awhile.. I'm excited to try this
Great, go for it!
Aún no he comenzado pero el estilo es increíble su colorido y un free super UHAU!!!. THANKS
WOW‼️
ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL‼️
I am a devoted fan of yours and your videos. I am also a big fan of Free Form Crochet. Now days that is what I enjoy, and what I do most of the time. 💗
Wonderful, happy to hear! 💗 I wish I had more time for freeform, it is so much fun and relaxing!
This was fun. Thanks
Enjoyed this very much, you explained many details,,, May try with some of my scraps… thanks much..❤️🌻
Great, enjoy trying this out! 💜
Me encantó su estilo de freeform. Es bello lo que ha tejido. Muchas gracias
Oh it is so Beautiful!! Thank you 🌻
I'm glad you like it!
I love your videos
Hi Tuula, you always do amazing work, this freeform looks beautiful and colourful. I am thinking of doing freeform again so this came at the right time. Much love from Ann ❤
Thank you Ann! 😊 Enjoy a new freeform project!
I love this. It’s a clever and beautiful way to create a piece and use up my scrap yarn. Thank you for sharing.🥰🌈🤍
Glad you like it!
I started doing this years ago when I saw it at a craft show I was at. I had no plan in mind other than I wanted to see if I could do it and then I put it aside. It's still somewhere deep in my cupboard. I must get it out and maybe turn it into a cushion cover also. Great idea. You have given me some fresh ideas and a little more direction as to new stitches and how best to attach them. Thanks Tuula.
Great, definitely get it out and continue! 😊
Love the free form as I would do a rectangle and then do kind of circle around and then give up, I had not idea that there was a free form crochet. I just love the way you crochet,
Thank you so much Tuula.
Great 💗 Yes, there is no limit to what you can do in crochet!
Love it ❤ how fun, thank you!
Thanks a lot Greetings from Egypt ❤❤
Welcome! Greetings from Finland!
Saludos desde Argentina amo la aguja de crochet y la Biblia y veo tus videos
This is creative crochet and efficient use of yarn.
Even this old Granny learned something very important from this video: Always do your bobbles on the wrong side of your work! Getting them to look good has always been a big fight for me, because the work always has to look neat.
Maybe I remember this on the future 🤞 Thanks Tuula 🌹
That's great! I also have 2 separate videos about bobble stitches, one with one colour and the other multicolour
ua-cam.com/video/INN-gMZfs44/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/yMh8V7hO2lA/v-deo.html
@@TuulaMaaria Thanks for more infos 🌹
As other Commenters said -- I always learn something from you. I noticed you make the V Stitch differently than I do. I want to link to your video and watch more closely.
That's good to hear! 😊 Yes, there are 2 ways of making the V-stitch, I by far prefer this way.
You make it look so easy! Just when I was wondering how to use my yarns, your video popped up 😊
Great, this is definitely something you can use up a lot of stash!
Wonderful
It looks really fun and challenging. There is an afghan I've seen where every row is a different stitch in different bright colors. I want to try one of those. I'm sure I'd learn a lot by doing it.
That would be lovely, similar to what I have been planning. Takes a lot of work to get the stitches so that different rows stay the same width.
I can’t wait to try this with all my scraps!1111
Have fun!
I love this
Amazing...So creative !!!
So creative 😊
Thank you! 😊
This looks so interesting!
wery interesting have never seen this before 😊ofcourse i will try this 😉thanks
Hope you like it! 😊
This is great!! Definitely appeals to me - going to have to try this soon 😀 Thank you!
Wonderful! Yes, it is a lot of fun 💜
Fantastic! Thankyou very much! I'm half way through doing this x please please please could you do another one xxx
Glad you like it! I have been planning to make another one, hopefully soon!
@@TuulaMaaria brilliant!!!!
You hold your hook the same as me!!!! People always tell me I crochet funny!
Just tell them that in lots of countries around the world people crochet like this. In Scandinavian countries almost everyone because this is what is taught at schools to all children!
Thx for sharing
I really enjoyed this. Have never seen this before only heard of it!❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow. This is amazing and I love all the colors. I wish I could just relax and TRY it ! My mind is not creative,unlike my Mother who had an ingenuity brain. I can make beautiful things BUT I Need a pattern. TFS
You never know how well it would turn out if you just start!
Thnku Tuula always wanted to learn this technique @ your video made it possible ❤
Glad to hear that 💜
this is a really great video i got a lot of ideas and i also just like to see ur creativity
Awesome! Thank you!
Man, that would do my head in 😂. I need to have a definite project. I could probably change colours within a project, but random stitches aaarrrhhh... No way 😂
It is amazing what you can do when you just start! 💗 I'm just planning my publishing schedule and many people have asked for freeform idas so I'll make another one soon. But definitely no instructions, just ideas!
I’ve been wanting to do this too!!! I mostly chicken out because I’m not sure about my color choices. 🤣
Just try out different kinds! 😊
Love it!
Namaste
I love it! Thank you!
I'm glad you like it 💙
I'd be very curious to see how you apply this to knitting!
I have done quite a bit of knitting freeform and mixed crochet and knitting but so far no video. You can see some photos of my freeform knits in my blog www.ristiin-rastiin.fi/search/label/Freeform The texts are in Finnish but there are many pictures!
this is beautiful and has given me lots of ideas! but i dont have instagram so i will not be able to see the finished product unfortunately :( i really wanted to!!!
Happy that you are getting many ideas! This video is 2 years old, Can't remember how much I posted about it in instagram.
Very clever🤗
Glad you think so!
So basically if I'm understanding I just need to make sure the project lays flat by making sure to use the right amount of stitches/chains so the work doesn't pucker up
Yes, that's it!
I love it😊❤
Muy bonito!!!
Just found your channel have liked and subscribed. Interesting thank you for sharing.
Awesome, thank you!
Fun!!
😊👌 Thank you 🍀🎈
How cool, Tuula! You mentioned early on in the vid that you often combine knit and crochet...I'm assuming that's also freeform? I'd LOVE to see a video using that technique!! Thanks for all you do.
Thank you! Combining knitting and crochet can be freeform but not necessarily. I would combine for example making a hat mainly crochet but knitting the ribbing, or making crochet borders to knitted items. Also on my latest video, at the very start, I'm showing how I made the poncho I'm wearing, it is half knitted, half crocheted ua-cam.com/video/A-lbRMmapJA/v-deo.html
In this 10-year-old blog post I'm showing some past makes that are mixed crochet and knitting freeform purplecrafts.blogspot.com/2013/12/freeform-scarf.html
@@TuulaMaaria Yay, thanks so much for the links! Can't wait to check out the vids. Your poncho is lovely!
I looked for this pattern finished at your Instagram publications but couldn´t find it, there are so many!! Could you share a photo with it? I´m from Argentina, sorry for my bad enghish.
I never did get to finish it unfortunately! Maybe one day...
Grazie.💖💗💓
💕 LOVE
what’s the stitch with the orange yarn called!
I don't think it has any special name, they are loops of chaining 3 attached in the loop of the previous row.
@@TuulaMaaria thank you! :)
C😎😎L!
This is funny 🥰
Вы молодец. Но конечно это не такой фриформ,как бывает, этот забавный ,а есть очень красивый.
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It looks beautiful, but I'm afraid I take after my Mummu -- everything has to be even and measured and use a pattern.
You could try to do it differently, you might enjoy it! 😊
You never know, maybe someday!!!
Madam, MST mention on screen,the name of stitch...so the e z to understand. Solo beautiful work, madam.
This video is just to give ideas for designing your own freeform, this is why i didn't show anything in detail.
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intéressant dommage que la traduction soit mauvaise
Oh, you never know how the automatic translation works in various languages.
Many stitches you could use in freeform crochet, check out the playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL7vcNpUtI_RbPakWB_gSD78IBzVOZ7B1U.html
I love this video. You are very creative.
You mentioned "surface crochet" in the video. Do you have any videos/tutorials on surface crocheting? I have seen other creators doing graphgans, i am wondering how to surface crochet a character like Super Mario. Would it be easier to surface crochet or do the graphgan?
Thank you! I have surface as a small part of many projects but not a video that concentrates on the alone. Yes, you could many shape or character using one of the many types of surface crochet. The kind I use most is doing slip stitches so they look like a chain, having the yarn and one hand under the work while working.