I was diagnosed at 40 with ADHD. I was losing time and not remembering conversations. I thought I had Alzheimers, but no, it was ADHD. My husband is very patient. And gives me reminders on things I need to do. I get obsessed over things and I forget to do other things Right now it is all things crochet. ❤
These things sound oh so familiar to me and for my family. I find myself having to force myself to all the other things besides crochet, lol. I'm so glad you were able to get a diagnosis. I hope that helped you.
Hi April! From what I have observed from watching UA-cam crocheters, I would have to guess that many of them are ADHD or ADD. Crochet (and probably many other crafts) seem to attract the neurodivergents, and I am one of them too! I don’t view it as a handicap but rather a superpower once one learns how to harness it to their benefit. Love your pumpkins!!! 😊💕
ADHD crocheter here 🙋🏽♀️ I crochet during class in college, and played ukulele while I was coaching swimming too. I needed something in my hands to focus
i just love your videos. You have such a sweet voice. I have learned a great deal from you. Thank you for sharing ideals, and the tutorials you make. Hope you have a great week.
🎉👏🏼💓Thank you for sharing your experience & curiosity about ADHD. I hyper focus on crochet as the counting & movement usually keeps my attention & feels productive. It keeps my brain from constant circling. It backfires when I'm repeating a project & it's too routine. I do have to watch my dopamine bursts about new projects & ideas, especially on Etsy, as the purchasing guilt often sucks the fun out.
Thank you so much for commenting about the topic of ADHD. This is near to my heart. I have 4 out of 5 kids with it. My older brother received a diagnosis around the age of 30 and now that I have a little experience with my kids, I sure have learned a lot. It's def not the same for everyone & it's worse for some than others and in girls it's harder to diagnose. I have always hyper fixated on things my entire life and get distracted more and more as I've aged. Keeping my hands busy has always helped my focus.
I have 3 kids that have various degrees of adhd, I don't have adhd but pretty sure my parents did and 3 of my siblings. You can accomplish so much more than someone without adhd. People that don't have hobbies or something to keep their hands and minds busy struggle harder with adhd. I used to feel like I lived in a house full of bees and I was the only one that didn't buzz!
I have ADHD and I have bounced from hobby to hobby. Crocheting is the only thing that stuck! I am in love with it, plus it keeps me off my phone a lot! :D
🥳 Happy belated Birthday, April! 🥳 It sounds like it was a fun one. 😁 Loved seeing all your makes and especially your cute pumpkins. Thank you for the leaf and pumpkin making tutorial. I just made one of Camryn’s, too. But didn’t put the stick in first 🤪. Now I can fix that and add the leaf! 🍁 I also think you need a pink pumpkin with your scrap yarn. 🩷 Love your pretty kitty. Just want to snuggle him. 🐈🐈
Thank you so much! Birthdays are always good. Glad to have them, lol. I actually just finished a pink scrappy pumpkin and it's so cute. These pumpkins are addicting to make.
I feel the same for myself about having undiagnosed ADHD. I hope you have a great market this weekend. I sure do appreciate the friendship we are creating based on our love for hooks and yarn Stacy! Have a great week!
I think I have ADHD and I LOVE to crochet to the point I hyper focus on crocheting, and buying yarn is my dopamine fix 😄 my son is on a waiting list here in the UK for a diagnosis (for nearly 4 years now!) the wait list is long, unless you pay to go private which is expensive…. Theres a statistic that if you have ADHD there’s a 70% chance your children will have it…
I def hyper focus on things, good Lort! 😅 I’m so sorry it takes that long in the UK. Here there is a questionnaire the parent & teachers complete, as well as the patient/child if able. Then the Dr reviews the answers. My brother has ADHD as well, so it runs on my side too. My son is very intelligent, but school is so challenging because of his challenge with focusing or listening for long periods of time. As well as sitting still. He’s not bouncing off the walls, he just likes to fidget/pace. Playing the bass guitar has been a blessing for him. He’s so much happier. Good luck to you and your son. 🫶
That purple cat-hat (I think it´s a cat) is my real favorite of yours. I LOVE the color and the cute face, hair, ears and everything. I really just NEED this hat for my little niece. Hm... Should I order it from you or try to make it on my own puh... It won´t be nearly as nice if I do it, - hm... It is actually extremely difficult to have favorites among your makes, - they are ALL favorites, but sometimes there is just something that stands out even more, and this purple one is one of them.
Oh, thank you Linda! I would love to see you make this pattern, but my pattern is not finalized for publication. I am def ready to start writing after my market season and the holidays. I've already decided I won't be market prepping next year until I get patterns published. I was just watching your video.
Since Covid, I have realized I have ADHD and anxiety issues with my Long Covid. Yay! But I find that crochet helps soooo much. I still suffer from brain fog and have over 40 WIPs going. Way too many WIPs, I know.
I'm so glad crochet helps you. It certainly has helped me in so many ways over the years. I am so intrigued by this topic of ADHD and crochet now. So many people have commented. Thank you so much for sharing.
My daughter and I are doing our first show in 2 weeks. She does jewelry, and I have a lot of different crochet items. It is 3 days. She did it on a whim and asked me to do it with her. Any advice? I have watched all your videos. ❤
I love the look. My husband and I were in Target yesterday and I saw green pumpkins. He looked at them and laughed and said Your pumpkins look so much better, lol. The green gave me and idea though, haha.
I have ADHD and was diagnosed in my early 30s. I get really obsessed and focused on crocheting and then my husband has to tell me to do something else. I do what I call "rewards" so if I clean a room, I can crochet for an hour. It works somehow. Oh, and my daughter has ADHD and she's the same way. Also - those pumpkins are just adorable!
Thank you so much for sharing! What's interesting is I do the same thing. Crochet is always the reward. I have always hyper focused on mostly crafty things in my life. When I was younger it was art. This topic is so interesting to me. ADHD and crochet.
Busy woman! 9:45 puppy dog pals? Our grandsons used to loooove that show. 27:48 IT IS HISSY!!! AWESOME JOB, April!!!!! I was a ‘late diagnosis’ for ADHD - age 42. I kept blaming my “chemo brain” but it was life changing to get treatment. Regardless, HAPPY BELATED birthday! You’re crushin’ it YOUNGER friend❣️ I adore ALL of your projects! ALL. Also, my hubby’s bday is 12/24 so he always gets an absurd amount of (what o teasingly call) “guilt celebration” 😂 lol. Boys. We need to catch up sometime! I’ll help you. We’ll get you there! Meet for drinks or coffee or lunch or something. OUR New Year’s resolution, eh? I think you may be burnt out for sure. I’m GLAD you’re taking a break soon! I like the reading of patterns, too. Tech editing could be in your future! Lol. Hugs to you…☺️🧡🧶🫶🏻 xx Ps: I LOVE the music!!! FANTASTIC!!! 😘
Thank you so much! I wouldn't know any other way than busy, lol. Let's get together at some point after the holidays. I plan on trying to write after the new year and would love your help.
Another great video, really enjoyed the music too. ✨Oh boy, I love the cat hat ✨ I noticed your ear piercings, I love my earrings but have now ran out of “ear space” and I’ve got elephant sized ears! 🤭 It’s a chore to remove and clean them all 🤣 Best wishes from UK 💚
Diagnosed ADHD as a kid during the 90s then again 3 years ago as an adult and yes, if I can’t crochet I go nuts. It’s really helped with my focus and my mental health as well. I am medicated again which oddly helps my sleep so unbelievably much. ADHD in adult female s exhibits different than what people typically think of when they hear ADHD though. 👋 also very all over the place most days lol
Thank you so much for sharing. This topic has me so intrigued. I never would have thought that I had it, but now I wonder. My brother, prob my dad, lol. My son and daughter both have it. I always thought they got it from my husband, but the kids could have it from both of us. I would def love to know more about how this relates to our favorite past time, lol. Especially when reading so many comments from crocheters with it.
My son and I are the poster children for ADHD 😂 I was not formally diagnosed until last year. But I’ve known for a while, and have done extensive research into it, and from what I’ve learned it gets harder on us women as we get older, which is why a lot of girls aren’t diagnosed until later on. I think it’s great that your son has such a great hobby to focus his energy into. (Maybe not great for your ears 😂) Enjoyed hanging out with you as always as I crochet along! 🧶
I find this topic of crochet business owners and ADHD very intriguing! My brother has it bad and of course he wasn't diagnosed until he was in his 30's. I didn't know much about the inattentive ADHD until my son was diagnosed 5 years ago. It def presents itself differently for everyone especially woman.
My husband and youngest are classic ADHD, but I was surprised when my daughter was diagnosed. She has the inattentive type, and I have learned so much since then about how different it can look in different people. With the inattentive type, the hyperactivity is mostly internal which is why it is more challenging to spot. They often are not disturbing others, so if like your son and not failing it often isn't seen as a problem. Unfortunately, these kids often internalize that they are bad, or lazy when they're not, they just need tools to work with the way their brain works. If they don't get this help, it cause them big issues down the road.
It was extremely hard to get my son the help he needed. I'm hoping for a great school year this year. We finally found a drug that worked after years of trying different options.
I know I can look but have you ever put out videos about starting a channel ? I want to start but I’m scared , I tried markets and I loved it but then I didn’t if that makes sense ? Even a video with your favorite supplies to record and tips ? ❤
I’m really loving your hats ❤ the cat one you sent out on this video to Bartlett TN I was thinking what a small world that’s where I live since I retired 😊 Do you sell your patterns or just make the hats? Hope you have a great day and Happy Crocheting 🧶 😊
Happy belated birthday 🎉.. sounds like you guys have a blast always celebrating Birthdays throughout the month. I have a question??? What kind of yarn do you use for your Hats????
My son also has ADHD (Non-Hyperactive). In class the teachers all said he presented like a girl with ADHD because he would just zone out, lose focus and fade into the mix. I knew nothing about ADHD until we went through this with our son in 1st/2nd grade. Takes so much care and patience doesn't it?? Those things they find that help them cope are so important! 🙂
ADHD has had so many challenges for my son in school as well as myself as a mom trying to advocate for him. It's so hard for the young children especially when they are unable to articulate their needs and how they are feeling when they don't even understand themselves. It's been a hard road for him. He is very intelligent and can coast along making C's, but in reality, he has the potential to make straight A's. It was hard to get any help from the school because he wasn't failing.
I have become obsessed with the same pumpkin pattern just over the last few days! I’m using the Wool Ease thick & quick too - just curious if you’ve decided how much you might sell the 3 sizes for? I’ve had a hard time deciding. 🤔 I LOVE the idea of the scrappy pumpkins with the “leftovers” so thanks for the suggestion! 😊
Thank you so much for your support and your comment. I was thinking I would sell them for $12, $15 & $22. It's not set in stone just yet, but that's what I was thinking.
@@thecozybuckeye thanks for responding 😊 That seems very fair especially since you are also crocheting the leaves. I live in a rural area and I was thinking $12, $16 (I did that one with the print yarn though - more cost per gram) and I haven’t timed a large one yet. I sold my first (small) one yesterday! 😅 I added a cinnamon stick and a leather lace like Camryn. I watch all your videos and I love how you share your feelings, what’s going on in your life as well as your crochet business stuff. It makes me feel like we’re friends and neighbors, even though I’m in Virginia, and that’s important. 🤗 Keep being your genuine self, April! 🙌🏼
@@dawn_crochets_a_lot Thank you so much for your sweet words. I love this crochet community so much. One thing is for sure no one understands our obsession like other crochet friends, lol.
Happy Belated Birthday!!! Do you stuff the body of your snakes? I’ve seen patterns for both ways. Just curious on your thoughts since you’ve made them. Thanks. 😊
Thank you so much. I only stuff the head of the snake. I don't feel like it's necessary to stuff the body. Hope that helps. Thank you so much for your comment. I hope you have a great week.
If you are talking about the safety eyes, I bought them on AliExpress and then my mom and I painted them. I did a video a few weeks ago while we were painting them together.
I used yarn and chais pumpkin pattern when I did markets and I bought fall scented oils and I shook it on top and in the cinnamon stick and they smell so good for awhile !😊
I have had tennis elbow a time or 2 and highly recommend cortisone shots for that, lol. I have carpel tunnel that's managed by wearing braces at night on occasion when I start to feel numbness or tingling. I have neck and shoulder pain, but that's from a very bad car accident when I was 15. I do manage the shoulder and neck pain with the chiropractor when needed. I'm currently pain free. Taking breaks when needed is key, good posture, and good tools. Hope that helps. Do you have pain?
@@thecozybuckeye So for so good, since it's a hobby for me, not a full time job. I can't image do this 8 hours. Actually normal job you can take a rest, so I feel sometime people lower too much price of crochet products. AI told me $15 per hour for our crochet products, but I feel it depends on skills too. Not "This is overprice because I can make this by myself" (becasue some professional crocheter really did some beautiful job!! It's like an art.) , or shipping them oversea. I noticed that many crocheters are trying to have new business now, so I rethink this business a lot. Thanks for replying.
I was diagnosed at 40 with ADHD. I was losing time and not remembering conversations. I thought I had Alzheimers, but no, it was ADHD. My husband is very patient. And gives me reminders on things I need to do. I get obsessed over things and I forget to do other things Right now it is all things crochet. ❤
These things sound oh so familiar to me and for my family. I find myself having to force myself to all the other things besides crochet, lol. I'm so glad you were able to get a diagnosis. I hope that helped you.
Hi April! From what I have observed from watching UA-cam crocheters, I would have to guess that many of them are ADHD or ADD. Crochet (and probably many other crafts) seem to attract the neurodivergents, and I am one of them too! I don’t view it as a handicap but rather a superpower once one learns how to harness it to their benefit. Love your pumpkins!!! 😊💕
Thank you so much! The pumpkins are so fun to make. I also believe it is a superpower, lol. Thank you so much for your comment. I love it!
ADHD crocheter here 🙋🏽♀️ I crochet during class in college, and played ukulele while I was coaching swimming too. I needed something in my hands to focus
Love that! My son loves playing both his bass and a guitar, lol.
i just love your videos. You have such a sweet voice. I have learned a great deal from you. Thank you for sharing ideals, and the tutorials you make. Hope you have a great week.
You are so sweet. Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you have a great week too!
🎉👏🏼💓Thank you for sharing your experience & curiosity about ADHD. I hyper focus on crochet as the counting & movement usually keeps my attention & feels productive. It keeps my brain from constant circling. It backfires when I'm repeating a project & it's too routine. I do have to watch my dopamine bursts about new projects & ideas, especially on Etsy, as the purchasing guilt often sucks the fun out.
Thank you so much for commenting about the topic of ADHD. This is near to my heart. I have 4 out of 5 kids with it. My older brother received a diagnosis around the age of 30 and now that I have a little experience with my kids, I sure have learned a lot. It's def not the same for everyone & it's worse for some than others and in girls it's harder to diagnose. I have always hyper fixated on things my entire life and get distracted more and more as I've aged. Keeping my hands busy has always helped my focus.
I have 3 kids that have various degrees of adhd, I don't have adhd but pretty sure my parents did and 3 of my siblings. You can accomplish so much more than someone without adhd. People that don't have hobbies or something to keep their hands and minds busy struggle harder with adhd. I used to feel like I lived in a house full of bees and I was the only one that didn't buzz!
It can certainly be a superpower when you are able to focus on something that's for sure!
I’m obsessed with your pumpkins. Great video
Thank you so much! They are so addicting to make!
I love making pumpkins! I have holiday inspired ones and I also have some that stay up year round!
I'm so curious what these other pumpkins look like now.
I have ADHD and I have bounced from hobby to hobby. Crocheting is the only thing that stuck! I am in love with it, plus it keeps me off my phone a lot! :D
Same here! Except the phone has become a problem since I started my channel and have been trying much harder with Instagram.
Your cat is so adorable. love the pumpkins will look it up. Thank you
Thank you so much! He's a good boy, lol. You are going to love this pumpkin pattern.
Pumpkins are adorable!
Thank you so much!
Your kitty is adorable (and wants to share your food) 😍 the pumpkins are perfect 🎃
Thank you so much! I do love the pumpkins & Rahjah loves milk since he's been sick. He cracks me up when I eat how affectionate he gets.
🥳 Happy belated Birthday, April! 🥳
It sounds like it was a fun one. 😁
Loved seeing all your makes and especially your cute pumpkins. Thank you for the leaf and pumpkin making tutorial. I just made one of Camryn’s, too. But didn’t put the stick in first 🤪. Now I can fix that and add the leaf! 🍁 I also think you need a pink pumpkin with your scrap yarn. 🩷
Love your pretty kitty. Just want to snuggle him. 🐈🐈
Thank you so much! Birthdays are always good. Glad to have them, lol. I actually just finished a pink scrappy pumpkin and it's so cute. These pumpkins are addicting to make.
I love your pumpkins never thought of the scrap one ❤ so cute in those blues
Thank you so much! Teal is my favorite!
Definitely have undiagnosed ADD 😊. I've been making pumpkins too, 😀
Best of luck hitting all your market prep goals the next week! ❤❤
I feel the same for myself about having undiagnosed ADHD.
I hope you have a great market this weekend. I sure do appreciate the friendship we are creating based on our love for hooks and yarn Stacy! Have a great week!
Aaahhhh, your cat it SO adorably cute... Eh... your REAL cat this time hihihi
Thank you! He's so handsome!
I think I have ADHD and I LOVE to crochet to the point I hyper focus on crocheting, and buying yarn is my dopamine fix 😄 my son is on a waiting list here in the UK for a diagnosis (for nearly 4 years now!) the wait list is long, unless you pay to go private which is expensive….
Theres a statistic that if you have ADHD there’s a 70% chance your children will have it…
I def hyper focus on things, good Lort! 😅 I’m so sorry it takes that long in the UK. Here there is a questionnaire the parent & teachers complete, as well as the patient/child if able. Then the Dr reviews the answers. My brother has ADHD as well, so it runs on my side too. My son is very intelligent, but school is so challenging because of his challenge with focusing or listening for long periods of time. As well as sitting still. He’s not bouncing off the walls, he just likes to fidget/pace. Playing the bass guitar has been a blessing for him. He’s so much happier. Good luck to you and your son. 🫶
Happy belated birthday April!
Thank you so much!
I know I would definitely cut a lot of corners with hats like felt eyes and styrofoam. Your patience is top notch! Hbd month!!!! 🎊
Thank you so much! It is a labor of love that's for sure.
That purple cat-hat (I think it´s a cat) is my real favorite of yours. I LOVE the color and the cute face, hair, ears and everything. I really just NEED this hat for my little niece. Hm... Should I order it from you or try to make it on my own puh...
It won´t be nearly as nice if I do it, - hm... It is actually extremely difficult to have favorites among your makes, - they are ALL favorites, but sometimes there is just something that stands out even more, and this purple one is one of them.
Oh, thank you Linda! I would love to see you make this pattern, but my pattern is not finalized for publication. I am def ready to start writing after my market season and the holidays. I've already decided I won't be market prepping next year until I get patterns published. I was just watching your video.
Since Covid, I have realized I have ADHD and anxiety issues with my Long Covid. Yay! But I find that crochet helps soooo much. I still suffer from brain fog and have over 40 WIPs going. Way too many WIPs, I know.
I'm so glad crochet helps you. It certainly has helped me in so many ways over the years. I am so intrigued by this topic of ADHD and crochet now. So many people have commented. Thank you so much for sharing.
My daughter and I are doing our first show in 2 weeks. She does jewelry, and I have a lot of different crochet items. It is 3 days. She did it on a whim and asked me to do it with her. Any advice? I have watched all your videos. ❤
Enjoy yourself and make some new friends. If you have watched my videos there are lots of nuggets in them to give you some ideas! I wish you the best.
I always love to put leaves on my pumpkins as well 😊
I love the look. My husband and I were in Target yesterday and I saw green pumpkins. He looked at them and laughed and said Your pumpkins look so much better, lol. The green gave me and idea though, haha.
@@thecozybuckeye so many opportunities for creativity! ❤️
I have ADHD and was diagnosed in my early 30s. I get really obsessed and focused on crocheting and then my husband has to tell me to do something else. I do what I call "rewards" so if I clean a room, I can crochet for an hour. It works somehow. Oh, and my daughter has ADHD and she's the same way.
Also - those pumpkins are just adorable!
Thank you so much for sharing! What's interesting is I do the same thing. Crochet is always the reward. I have always hyper focused on mostly crafty things in my life. When I was younger it was art. This topic is so interesting to me. ADHD and crochet.
Busy woman! 9:45 puppy dog pals? Our grandsons used to loooove that show. 27:48 IT IS HISSY!!! AWESOME JOB, April!!!!!
I was a ‘late diagnosis’ for ADHD - age 42. I kept blaming my “chemo brain” but it was life changing to get treatment. Regardless, HAPPY BELATED birthday! You’re crushin’ it YOUNGER friend❣️ I adore ALL of your projects! ALL.
Also, my hubby’s bday is 12/24 so he always gets an absurd amount of (what o teasingly call) “guilt celebration” 😂 lol. Boys.
We need to catch up sometime! I’ll help you. We’ll get you there! Meet for drinks or coffee or lunch or something. OUR New Year’s resolution, eh? I think you may be burnt out for sure. I’m GLAD you’re taking a break soon! I like the reading of patterns, too. Tech editing could be in your future! Lol. Hugs to you…☺️🧡🧶🫶🏻 xx
Ps: I LOVE the music!!! FANTASTIC!!! 😘
Thank you so much! I wouldn't know any other way than busy, lol. Let's get together at some point after the holidays. I plan on trying to write after the new year and would love your help.
Cute pumpkins
Thank you so much!
I seriously can’t wait to get my hands on your patterns, I love them and I also made some of Camryn’s pumpkins. Love watching you videos ❤
Awe! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to get my patterns out to the public!
Hi I have watched and subscribed. Keep up for more amazing videos! I m from UK.
Thanks for subbing & I appreciate your encouragement! ❤️
Another great video, really enjoyed the music too. ✨Oh boy, I love the cat hat ✨ I noticed your ear piercings, I love my earrings but have now ran out of “ear space” and I’ve got elephant sized ears! 🤭 It’s a chore to remove and clean them all 🤣 Best wishes from UK 💚
Thank you!! 😊 The ear piercings are a chore. My daughter talked me into 2 piercings in the past 6 months. I think I'm done, lol.
Diagnosed ADHD as a kid during the 90s then again 3 years ago as an adult and yes, if I can’t crochet I go nuts. It’s really helped with my focus and my mental health as well. I am medicated again which oddly helps my sleep so unbelievably much. ADHD in adult female s exhibits different than what people typically think of when they hear ADHD though. 👋 also very all over the place most days lol
Thank you so much for sharing. This topic has me so intrigued. I never would have thought that I had it, but now I wonder. My brother, prob my dad, lol. My son and daughter both have it. I always thought they got it from my husband, but the kids could have it from both of us. I would def love to know more about how this relates to our favorite past time, lol. Especially when reading so many comments from crocheters with it.
My son and I are the poster children for ADHD 😂 I was not formally diagnosed until last year. But I’ve known for a while, and have done extensive research into it, and from what I’ve learned it gets harder on us women as we get older, which is why a lot of girls aren’t diagnosed until later on. I think it’s great that your son has such a great hobby to focus his energy into. (Maybe not great for your ears 😂) Enjoyed hanging out with you as always as I crochet along! 🧶
I find this topic of crochet business owners and ADHD very intriguing! My brother has it bad and of course he wasn't diagnosed until he was in his 30's. I didn't know much about the inattentive ADHD until my son was diagnosed 5 years ago. It def presents itself differently for everyone especially woman.
Oh and happy birthday!!! 🎉🎂
Thank you!
Happy birthday 🎁
Awe! Thank you so much! ❤️
Happy Birthday
Thank you so much!
Happy birthday!
Thank you so much!
My husband and youngest are classic ADHD, but I was surprised when my daughter was diagnosed. She has the inattentive type, and I have learned so much since then about how different it can look in different people. With the inattentive type, the hyperactivity is mostly internal which is why it is more challenging to spot. They often are not disturbing others, so if like your son and not failing it often isn't seen as a problem. Unfortunately, these kids often internalize that they are bad, or lazy when they're not, they just need tools to work with the way their brain works. If they don't get this help, it cause them big issues down the road.
It was extremely hard to get my son the help he needed. I'm hoping for a great school year this year. We finally found a drug that worked after years of trying different options.
Those pumpkins are so cute!!!! Definitely going to make them now lol what do your ear warmers look like? I’d love to see them!
Thank you! I have a tutorial on my channel for the ear warmers. Check it out and let me know what you think. ❤️
I know I can look but have you ever put out videos about starting a channel ? I want to start but I’m scared , I tried markets and I loved it but then I didn’t if that makes sense ? Even a video with your favorite supplies to record and tips ? ❤
That's a good idea. I'll try to work on it for you!
I’m really loving your hats ❤ the cat one you sent out on this video to Bartlett TN I was thinking what a small world that’s where I live since I retired 😊 Do you sell your patterns or just make the hats? Hope you have a great day and Happy Crocheting 🧶 😊
Thank you! I make them mostly. I have a few patterns that I published a while ago, but my plan is to work on publishing after the fall markets.
@@thecozybuckeye great I’ll be watching for them. 🍁🥰
Can you show how you make a snake tongue? I’d love to add that to mine!! Darling makes!!
I sure will. I made a note to put it in an upcoming video. Thank you for the idea.
Happy belated birthday 🎉.. sounds like you guys have a blast always celebrating Birthdays throughout the month. I have a question??? What kind of yarn do you use for your Hats????
Thank you! I have used Loops & Threads impeccable for years, but I think I might be switching to I love this yarns acrylic for the hats.
@@thecozybuckeye I like I Love this yarn, but it gets fuzzy. That's why I asked. I usually pass a lighter to get rid of the fuzzies. Thank you
16:51 - make something new! I did that this week by combining 2 patterns together - 1 knitted pattern and 1 Crochet pattern! I will post it soon
Nice. Can't wait!
My son also has ADHD (Non-Hyperactive). In class the teachers all said he presented like a girl with ADHD because he would just zone out, lose focus and fade into the mix. I knew nothing about ADHD until we went through this with our son in 1st/2nd grade. Takes so much care and patience doesn't it?? Those things they find that help them cope are so important! 🙂
ADHD has had so many challenges for my son in school as well as myself as a mom trying to advocate for him. It's so hard for the young children especially when they are unable to articulate their needs and how they are feeling when they don't even understand themselves. It's been a hard road for him. He is very intelligent and can coast along making C's, but in reality, he has the potential to make straight A's. It was hard to get any help from the school because he wasn't failing.
I have become obsessed with the same pumpkin pattern just over the last few days! I’m using the Wool Ease thick & quick too - just curious if you’ve decided how much you might sell the 3 sizes for? I’ve had a hard time deciding. 🤔 I LOVE the idea of the scrappy pumpkins with the “leftovers” so thanks for the suggestion! 😊
Thank you so much for your support and your comment. I was thinking I would sell them for $12, $15 & $22. It's not set in stone just yet, but that's what I was thinking.
@@thecozybuckeye thanks for responding 😊 That seems very fair especially since you are also crocheting the leaves. I live in a rural area and I was thinking $12, $16 (I did that one with the print yarn though - more cost per gram) and I haven’t timed a large one yet. I sold my first (small) one yesterday! 😅 I added a cinnamon stick and a leather lace like Camryn. I watch all your videos and I love how you share your feelings, what’s going on in your life as well as your crochet business stuff. It makes me feel like we’re friends and neighbors, even though I’m in Virginia, and that’s important. 🤗 Keep being your genuine self, April! 🙌🏼
@@dawn_crochets_a_lot Thank you so much for your sweet words. I love this crochet community so much. One thing is for sure no one understands our obsession like other crochet friends, lol.
Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Do you stuff the body of your snakes? I’ve seen patterns for both ways. Just curious on your thoughts since you’ve made them. Thanks. 😊
Thank you so much. I only stuff the head of the snake. I don't feel like it's necessary to stuff the body. Hope that helps. Thank you so much for your comment. I hope you have a great week.
The eyes are beautiful. Where did you get them?
If you are talking about the safety eyes, I bought them on AliExpress and then my mom and I painted them. I did a video a few weeks ago while we were painting them together.
I’m looking at the pillow you recommend. Do you have it in suede or velvet?
@@Pocketsnuggies It’s velvet! ❤️
@@thecozybuckeye Thk u 😊
Pumpkins can be.... Orange, Teal, Purple, Pink, Blue, Tan, White, Yellow, Red, Dark green, Green and Gray
Yeah! All the colors!
@@thecozybuckeye I have some left over Rust colored yarn,... I might try it with that!
@@LeeAnnahsCreations I love the rust colored pumpkin.
Is there a reason you don’t crochet the bottom of the ears together before sewing on hat
Do you sew the bottom together? I usually sew the corners in and then sew them onto the hat. I'm intrigued though.
@@thecozybuckeye yes I do but next time I’ll try your way thanks always something new to learn
@@claudialandry4882 I agree, me too. Thanks for the idea. ❤️
I used yarn and chais pumpkin pattern when I did markets and I bought fall scented oils and I shook it on top and in the cinnamon stick and they smell so good for awhile !😊
My cinnamon sticks didn’t smell I bought 2 different ones off Amazon and then Walmart that’s why I added scent 😊
I will check out this pattern and thank you for the idea for scented oils. I love it!
Has this job caused any injury to your hands or shoulders after ten years?
I have had tennis elbow a time or 2 and highly recommend cortisone shots for that, lol. I have carpel tunnel that's managed by wearing braces at night on occasion when I start to feel numbness or tingling. I have neck and shoulder pain, but that's from a very bad car accident when I was 15. I do manage the shoulder and neck pain with the chiropractor when needed. I'm currently pain free. Taking breaks when needed is key, good posture, and good tools. Hope that helps. Do you have pain?
@@thecozybuckeye So for so good, since it's a hobby for me, not a full time job. I can't image do this 8 hours. Actually normal job you can take a rest, so I feel sometime people lower too much price of crochet products. AI told me $15 per hour for our crochet products, but I feel it depends on skills too. Not "This is overprice because I can make this by myself" (becasue some professional crocheter really did some beautiful job!! It's like an art.) , or shipping them oversea. I noticed that many crocheters are trying to have new business now, so I rethink this business a lot. Thanks for replying.