I think as the maker it is difficult not to see the mistakes but know that no one else does. I think after a number of years pass too you may not remember what the mistakes were and may appreciate the item more than you did after you initially finished it. I know I’ve looked at items years later and think “wow I did a good job!”
Just a wedding suggestion. When my son got married they put baskets in the ladies room with items that could save the day. Clear finger nail polish, feminine products, safety pins, floss, etc. hope you all have a wonderful wedding day. I live all your videos. Every bit of info is so useful.
I have told others before that the greatest lesson that I have learned from crocheting and knitting is to be okay with being bad at something until you’re good at it. I’m naturally a perfectionist type of person and in the past I shied away from things that take a long time to build skills because I didn’t want to experience failure. Crocheting and knitting taught me to be comfortable with and even embrace having to be bad at something until I’m good at it. That has impacted many other areas of my life including things like cooking and baking and sewing and all sorts of other things. It’s an invaluable lesson that I don’t think I would have been forced to learn if I hadn’t started crocheting and knitting. The feeling of satisfaction you get from seeing how far you’ve come in a skill is so rewarding and is worth the many failures and less-than-perfect outcomes leading up to that.
The way I get re-inspired is by watching crochet idea videos especially when it is about the new season like spring ideas, summer ideas, etc. The ideas always look so cute I can’t resist making them!
The first doll I made, I was so excited, but when I finished her she was so big, she couldn't sit to make her fit in better. I kept her for a while. Then ended up apologizing to her perfusely and frogged her. I felt so guilty.
My oldest daughter always wants my first try, even if I do not like them. She is a therapist who specializes in children with a chronically ill or terminally ill sibling. The kids love them.❤
This is for Sara and trying to come to grips with our mistakes. When traveling through the West with my family a Navaho woman weaving a blanket was talking and told the crowd that she always “purposely” weaves in a mistake because only the Great Spirit does perfect. I have taken this to heart with ALL my crochet and crafts because I certainly am not about to try to out do the Great Spirit! I must admit most of my errors are NOT deliberate, however. 😉
I've always told my family that mistakes show that I made them since I'm the only one who knits and crochets in our family. My smart-alec grandkids try to find the mistakes. Thank you so much for your help and advice, Elise. Much love. 💜
Tell the kids that any mistakes are on purpose, to challenge them and help build their healthy brains. When they find mistakes, praise their puzzle-solving skills. 😊
As someone who knits and crochets, i use crochet hooks when knitting frequently. The best use is for binding off. I use the hook in my right hand instead of a knitting needle. Also, its helpful to use a hook bigger than the needles to ensure a nice loose, stretchy bind-off.
I'm a Norwegian and i agree, there really are a looooot of beautiful Norwegian knitting patterns. I've been knitting for at least 50 years. Happy knitting. Thank you for your great videos ❤
No wonder your family is supportive of you!! They must be so proud of you Elise for everything that you have accomplished and all that you are. This video was like a Christmas dinner… rich, full, delicious, with multiple courses and accompaniments. Well done You🙌🏽🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
I really enjoyed our time together this Saturday morning :-) Thank you so much for putting all of this valuable information together in your video and including the links. I truly appreciate the time and energy you put into your channel for us " Crochet Gremlins"!
Lost my cro Jo ? I spent weeks going to crochet school. LOL. You tube and found awesome people like you. Watched interesting things I wanted to learn. I was so inspired and dove back in. Age 75. , So needed this. Thank you.
It’s so much easier to learn to crochet now that there are online videos ^_^ I started crocheting when I was 9 (almost 15 years before UA-cam) and I remember going to Joann or Michael’s and snagging those little paper patterns that they used to hang in the yarn section. I browse ravelry, Ribblr, and UA-cam now. Being able to watch someone run through a confusing or challenging stitch or technique is such a valuable resource 💚 🧶
I have an answer for the question about being uninspired or losing your 'crojo'. Most of us crocheters don't JUST crochet. We aren't just crocheters, we're CRAFTERS. We take part in many different crafts. For example, I'm a crocheter, but I also make beadwork jewelry, I sew, I'm a writer, and I make maps for fantasy games. I lose interest in crocheting from time to time... that's when I switch to a different craft.
The first question talking about mistakes and imperfections actually reminds me of something my sister said when I was concerned over imperfections in a baby blanket I made for her. She smiled and told me "they aren't mistakes. They're little pieces of you in something you made and that's what makes it special" and that really touched me.
As a fellow designer I appreciate you saying that you look at the patterns to see if the designer gives you permission to sell the finished items. Unfortunately, for those of us in the US, it doesn’t matter if we put that clause in our patterns 😢. According to The Craft Industry Alliance The copyright law only protects us for saying how the pattern is distributed- no sharing, copying, claiming as our own. The crocheter/knitter/maker can do what ever they want to with the finished item because it is considered their own tangible property at that point. Of course this is not the same for trademarked items. It can be so confusing lol As a designer myself, I do think it’s good etiquette to do as the designer wishes, though
Yes! I like to follow what the designer requests and I always appreciate when people ask me if they can sell finished items from my patterns! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Excellent video. It was quite comprehensive, and I learnt a lot about many aspects I had questions about. There was too much to retain immediately, so I will watch it at least 1-2 more times. Thank you
Being somewhat of a yarn snob I never considered buying this yarn while shopping at DT…A few months ago my curiosity got the best of me and I bought one skein of Just Yarn…I crochet chemo caps and donate them to local Cancer Center. This yarn was an absolute dream to work with and provided the softness that is so important to these particular caps. I went back the next day and stocked up on 2 of every color.
Just found your channel this week and have watched a handful of your stuff already. Aside from all your crocheting knowledge, you are so beautiful and your skin just glows! I’ve added quite a few of the gadgets you’ve positively reviewed to my wishlist as well so thank you so much!
Hi Elise! Your videos are always such a delight, thanks for this one as well as all previous ones! I'd like to comment on two things: First of all: your dress for the wedding is stunning and you look very beautiful in it! And I have a suggestion for when doing something the first time is a bit scary. It is getting up close and take a good look at what you want to do first. We tend to (physically!) shy away from things we are a bit awed by. So taking a close look often already shows you the solution. Stop thinking about whether you can or cannot do, you are a grown-up, you managed to reach your age, so you have enough common sense and can take a good intense and open minded look. And then help yourself, for instance with YT videos or taking pictures, and then try, but without rushing! And 9 out of 10 times you will succeed. And in case you hit the 1 time where you didn't, you can bet that after that you know how to do it better and will succeed the second time around.
About the vintage patterns: Ravelry has quite a few links to sites that host vintage patterns for free... and one that's especially dear to my heart is a project from the national library of australia - they scan entire vintage crafting magazines and host them for free... even patterns as old as the 1880's... up to about the 1950s.
How to stay motivation when's you loses interest in a project? Start another project. Forget about it. Find it somewhere random 5 years later, say "huh, I remember that." Then pick it up again, frog it, throw it away, or re-purpose the project.
Good stuff! I tried the tennis ball hack and the standard size ball didn't fit in my small hand. I went to the pet store and grabbed a couple balls for small dogs and it was much better
Loved this Q&A. You can also use a crochet hook to cast on and bind off in knitting. I really like the crochet cast on and if I want a slightly looser bind off, I use a crochet hook.
Oh my goodness, this couldn’t be a more perfect video for me! Im just at the beginning of my crochet business and have found all your videos so helpful and inspiring. I love how honest you are and your tips, tricks and links to other resources are invaluable. You truly are a gift, thank you so much 💖x
Thank you so much for the incredible advice. I'm a complete (extremely excited ) newbie and have learned so m8ch about what to do to make things fun and more easy and what not to do. Love your videos/clips and how honest and 'approachable' you are. Love your des8gns and your beautiful creations and thanks for adding so much joy to my days! 🙏
By the way! For my birthday today I got a crochet book that I think you would enjoy. It is called ‘Annie’s crochet: animal amigurumi to crochet’ I really love the bunny 🐰 ❤
There are Native American tribes who intentionally put mistakes in their artwork as they believe the flaw to be important and necessary. The intentional error is an expression of humility and is considered a way to honor the Great Spirit by acknowledging being human.
I heard that years ago and it has always helped me to determine whether or not to fix mistakes in crafting projects. If it’s a noticeable mistake, I will fix it, but if it’s minor and I’m able to “fix” it then I leave it.
Okay, I've made wool stuffed toys and thrown them through the washer and dyer so they would shrink and gain that felt texture. The more you stuff them the better they keep them shape. I've nevermore done it with a pattern, but it's worth exploring it in my opinion.
Hi ❤️❤️ my name is Shyla and i have been watching you for so so long! I was just now allowed to subscribe. I love how you make time to make all of these incredible videos. Keep up the incredible work!!!
Navaho weavers deliberately make a mistake because only the Spirit is perfect. I am 81 and just resumed crocheting. I have nerve damage in one arms that causes shaking etc. Today I decided to make a 5 row granny square. I decided to leave the mistakes. Wrong number of stitches in the clusters; missed chains or ones in the wrong places. If a mistake could be made, I made it. I'm keeping as per your advice. I plan to evaluate before I make others so I can keep myself aware of the mistakes I am prone to make. Thank you for your frankness in discussing your mistakes in making and in choosing a project and discarding it.
Great video. Why are so many people feeling guilt about wips? Do they not finish them? Sometimes I am in the mood to dream up and start lots of projects. Other times I'm in a creative slump and am glad I have lots to finish. Just keep them all organized in baskets with the hook and information. Have easy, hard, travel and new things on the go and enjoy them.
Thanks for answering my question 🤣🤣 I'm kinda disappointed you didn't say the loo but a pickle in your lap is the next best thing lol thanks for the shout out too and a MASSIVE congratulations on reaching 100k subs Elise 👏👏👏👏👏❤️
Hi Elise, I'm a person who wants to trust. One way a person or media portal earns my trust is being honorable. Your headline highlights a question that stumped you. To earn my trust, lead with that item. From there, your contents listing and all the other interesting questions might entice. But by anawering your lead item, you show you respect me. I'm not just a viewer increasing your watch hours. Perhaps, I don't currently have 40 minutes. Show respect.
😭😭😭 ive been crocheting, knitting, and sewing since I was a kid. I started Tunisian crochet yesterday with little bracelets and necklaces so I can use my crochet hooks with grips! Im going to be on a headband and bandana rampage!! I would love to make a mini skirt and tube top with tunisian crochet once I master some cute stitches with it!
I am so with you on mindset! I have doubts all the time, thinking that I have no right to share my work. Thank you for letting me know I'm not alone! Such great questions answered!🙌🏻
Excellent video. I also struggled with confidence issues and still do. I really love toys so being able to make them is such a blessing. I’m currently challenging myself with the Autumn doodle knit cowl☺️🧶 keep up the good work with your delightful channel ❤️👏🏼
I taught myself to crochet in July 1971 using a Woman's Day magazine where an article appeared about crocheting. It's been a passion ever since. Just wanted to say your glasses are so cool & look terrific on you. Great choice of frames & color.
ive mentioned this in comments of another video of yours but its impossible for my adhd brain to stick to just one project. however… i currently have too many wips and instead of giving me more freedom im feeling a bit overwhelmed! its actually mostly because i use this timer app called timy to time every crochet project i work on. i have a thing about tracking/logging and it makes me really happy so that is why i do it. currently i have 10 projects running and the way the timy app is designed, each page of timers has a little bubble to click to access the page but the more pages i add the smaller the bubbles get, and if i misclick it will start one of the timers instead of take me to a different timer page… and a couple times i didnt notice immediately and then my records got messed up. that was a long explanation lol but anyways its stressing me out! recently ive had a lot going on with family visits and me going to visit my sister and my best friend and her family visiting currently but when she leaves on wed im gonna do some serious finishing up of some of my projects so i can record the final time and delete the timy page for it lol.
Your timer apps sound interesting!! I think I'll have to check it out!! I hope you're able to finish some of those projects so it feels less overwhelming!! 🧶🧶🧶
I always have more than one project going so that if I get bored with one I can go on to another that I am working on and this continues. I have a hard time staying on only one project at a time.
Thank you for such an insightful video! ❤ I’m really wanting to make a go of pattern designing but I keep doubting myself, I’m going to make a start and see what happens!
You have a wonderful presentation style! I find many people ramble on their vlogs and I need to move on because I lose attention. Because you are so concise, it is a pleasure to listen.
I totally agree !!! Most do not have her very pleasant style and voice. Also there is no background music making it difficult to hear. Love these patterns and information she presents . very nice
At some point during this video, Elise, you clocked 100k subs. A wonderful milestone! Congratulations!! Your community loves the energy and passion you share with us for all things crafty!!
On project hopping: I take notes and write down yarn and hook size. I write out the pattern in short hand, and the colors that were used. That way I know what I was doing when I pick it back up again. It's a bit of work, but it sire is helpful. Happy crocheting everyone. 😊
On trademarks: College logos also tend to be trademarked. If you are selling items with a college's trademark, you need to follow the same rules as you would for a Disney character.
Many years ago, I was crocheting an American flag afghan for my dad, who was an Army vet. No matter how many times I tried, I couldn’t get the stripes to line up on the blue, so kept frogging it. A friend saw my struggles and said that my dad wouldn’t notice any imperfections, he would just be pleased that I made it. We’re our harshest critics, and to always remember that only God is perfect! I remind myself of her advice every time I catch myself struggling with an imperfect item
I’m a chronic project hopper 😂 I would say that I have about 5 projects started. I know that may not seem like a lot but that’s because I recently made myself finish several projects. That being said I’ve also recently frogged 3 projects. Two I restarted and one I ended up doing a different project with. I also wanted to say thank you because I’m a crocheted only and you’ve inspired me to learn how to knit.
Those sample cotton squares you have started are beautiful. Could you use those squares to make a pillow cover or such to use them if you do not want to make tens of them for a throw.
For other projects while waiting to finish the current one…. Buy a 3 ring note book and a pack of clear sleeves. Print off a copy of the one you want to do next and place it in a sleeve. Also put in a sheet on notebook paper. While finishing the current project, you can make notes on ideas for the one in the sleeve, ie special yarn you found,, changes in sizes, will it be a gift, anything and everything you can think of to make it better.don’t forget to date the project start and finish.and after it’s finished, what you might change if you choose to do it again. Once you start this notebook, you will look forward to visiting it just like a journal.
Thank you for mentioning Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone! I haven't jumped into her course, but was debating whether I had the time or mental space to tackle it. Your recommendation clinched that I need to take the leap. Love from Maine, Deb
thank you so much for your advice! i think you’re right about being overwhelmed about a project and loosing the motivation. i am going to buy a crochet note book and write out and steps to do ✨💕
Excited for the new crochet hook video. I'm always looking for new hooks. I came across some bellaknit hooks that are absolutely gorgeous but a little outside my budget.
I have a tip to keep safety eyes a bit more secure. Once I have secured the safety eyes I take a lighter and melt the pin of the safety eye and push it flat, so it forms a disk on top of the ring to lock the eye. That works quite well. Just be careful not to burn your fingers or your project! Sorry for my English, it's not my native language. ❤From Bali
I recently started, when I purchase yarn I now print out the pattern and place it with the yarn. As you know I recently came back to crocheting after many years but much more determined to advance. I purchased some yarn recently (lol SOME HUMMMM; like a CLOSET FULL !!!) by the time I got the yarn for that project I forgot what project I purchased it for 🤦🏻♀️🧶. Thanks for this video Elise. I have to say if I make a mistake; for me it better be almost perfect lol. I get frustrated if not perfect. I like that you have said several times to be forgiving. I’m trying❤. gayle
Thank you for always sharing! Your love for amigurumi has encouraged my growth and skills and allowed me to step out of making scarves and blankets only to crochet fun toys. 💖
You look stunning in this dress. Congratulations and I look forward to you sharing beautiful photos of the day. I loved this video. Your so kind to share so much information and other makers detail. It’s truly lovely to see you promote your craft and support other businesses too.
I don't know if it's true, but I've read somewhere that the Irish say that there has to be a mistake somewhere in your piece to make sure the piece of your soul that has been crocheted into the piece can escape. I assume it's mainly for Irish crochet (damn that shit is hard), but it has made it a little easier for me to see the imperfections as something that's supposed to be there. On top of that, I try to remember that everyone who has crocheted and knitted before us have made all the same mistakes as us. And, of course, here's the obligatory "it's supposed to look like that, it's handmade!" comment. :)
God is real. He sent his son to die on the cross for us because of his love. Repent and give your heart to him. Sincerely ask him to reveal himself to you and he will. Be consistent and determined. Be ready when he comes back. Be blessed in Jesus's name.
Speaking of mistakes, im making a cardigan and I realized it was about 3 inches wider than the size I was trying to make. I decided to just go with it and it will either be oversized or it will be a gift. Lol, I couldn't bring myself to pull all the work out. I was using a different yarn and I hate gauge swatches, so I measured it but I didn't work enough rows before I measured and it got wider.
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thanks💕 I think it will. Only thing I have left now is sewing up the seams and adding the border. Your videos helped me to stay motivated while finishing it. Sometimes I start something and just lose interest for a bit.
Hi Elise👋I was thinking about the granny square blanket that you can't finish due to the painful situation around working with the cotton... Have you ever thought of gifting what remains of it to another maker? I've done it myself and it makes the recipient really happy lol. I started a knit blanket for my grandson only to be told he didn't really like it so I gave it and the rest of the yarn to a friend who is now finishing it up for her grandson.
Such an information stuffed video. Love your up front honesty. I have several wips going at one time. My problem is not finishing them, my problem is forgetting to put the hook size with the wip or the pattern with it. Then when I try to go back to the item it takes me forever to find the pattern or the hook size. So my new plan is pin a post it note to the project with the info on it and this has solved alot of problems. I love your dress for your Daughter's wedding. I hope you can get the Bride and Groom done in time for the special day. Be sure you have a sewing kit with you on the day of your daughter's wedding, just incase of the need to sew/mend or pin a strap or button or hem in place. I usually carry one with me in an Altoid tin in my purse along with either nippers or folding scissors. This saved the day for a friends Daughter's wedding, when it was discovered there were no hooks or snaps for the bow on the back of her dress to attach nor was there a hook and eye to close the neck of her dress. I was sitting in the church and was called out to assist. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thank you for all your videos, they've been very encouraging in my budding crocheting journey. I guess my question, if it gets answered, will be in another AMA video? *wink wink* And that question is: I've found conflicting information about cotton yarns and high temperature kitchen use yarns. 100% cotton is what I've grown up believing, but for the yarns that are a blend, (like 78% cotton, and 22% acrylic) what is actually high temperature kitchen safe? At what percentage will my pan fresh out of the oven or off the stove, NOT melt my handmade pot holder? Acrylic yarn I know WILL melt if used to buffer something hotter than freshly boiled water. So how safe is it to use that 22% blended with cotton?
Good question!!! I found this article: www.brightbeecraft.com/acrylic-yarn-melting-point/ Based on that information I would only use 100% cotton for kitchen items! Looks like the acrylic in the blended yarn could experience some melting! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi recently I find you Shawano and not love it you have a wonderful way of talking and explain things so clearly I am retired in Faze income do you recommend any side or any way I can get those crochet and knitting books enough for a walk price please let me know thank you and happy Gratiot😊😊
If I start a project on a piece of paper inside the bag, I always write down the name of the yarn and the size of the hook. This way if I loss the wrapper from the yarn I have everything inside the pattern that I’m making.
EEEEEE!!!! Thank you SO much for not only putting mine in here, but putting it first! Out of order observations on the rest of the video: Me: ::Sees your cringe face at having 5 WIPs:: ::Looks over at my four bins of unfinished projects:: ::Looks at the five dolls on my bed that I have to finish for this con:: ::Thinks about the couch in the living room covered with at least ten unfinished dolls I'd love to get done for this con:: I wish I only had five WIPs going . . . The unfortunate reality with Disney is that they'll go after anyone or anything, whether or not they're in the right. The reason so many just roll over and accept Disney telling them they can't do something is because Disney has the money to draw things out with lawyers and all that, and others don't, so Disney ends up winning, even when they shouldn't. Also, as an aside regarding that issue with established characters and such, there is somewhat of a work-around. You know how in Spirit Halloween, they'll sell a costume that is obviously Wednesday Addams, for example, but they label it as "Weekday Goth Girl"? People can pretty much do the same thing with characters they crochet/knit. "No, this isn't Elsa! It's Winter Chill Princess Doll!"
Haha!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, Kate!! And that's why I would never ever go up against a big company like Disney. I've seen the workarounds as well but I've even heard of people getting in trouble with that. There was an episode on the Merriweather Council podcast a few years ago and the woman designed a character that looked a little like a licensed character that she had never heard of. They went after her and it cost her quite a bit of money and a lot of stress! It made me so nervous about creating anything that looks like a licensed character! 😱
Hello. Yes I absolutely love the online vintage crochet. And Etsy is everything for vintage. Lol. I made a hat so beautiful I can’t believe. Everyone wants it. Now it was an interesting journey started on Etsy. Yes I paid for it. But what was I had a few questions about the pattern, "yarn and we went round and round. It turned out the designer stated this. “Honesty that pattern is over 30-years old. My mom rip created. So there is not pattern. Those are just my own typed notes. Lol lol they’re were actually produced from a writer. !! 😂. Then everything made sense. The vague texting, no end of row count. It all made sense. It was a homemade pattern. And basically I had to trust the process stop overthinking it. That hat is the one. That everyone looks at - they always say. Omg. Please make me this “. Yeah Etsy is amazing. I have Crochet buds all over the world ! 😊
I'm horrible at amigurumi. I guess it's not my forte. It's so cute. I have several books. I'm just no good at it sadly. I don't knit either, definitely no patience for it. Tried and don't like it. Thanks for wonderful video.
My mom used to say that our small mistakes in our handmade items just proves they are handmade! I’ve always held those words closely!
Love that!! Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I am trying to accept this in my work, and if it doesn't impact the overall item, then I don't need to rip back and redo
I think as the maker it is difficult not to see the mistakes but know that no one else does. I think after a number of years pass too you may not remember what the mistakes were and may appreciate the item more than you did after you initially finished it. I know I’ve looked at items years later and think “wow I did a good job!”
When you make a mistake, you make it one of a kind!
Thank you for sharing. This will be cherished for me going forward with all of my projects. ❤️❤️🌹
Just a wedding suggestion. When my son got married they put baskets in the ladies room with items that could save the day. Clear finger nail polish, feminine products, safety pins, floss, etc. hope you all have a wonderful wedding day. I live all your videos. Every bit of info is so useful.
That's such a great tip! Thanks for sharing!! ❤️❤️❤️
Same with the men! Mints, a comb, lint rollers, and stain removers are all great to have around, its what we do for them at my venue!
My grandmother, a native American, told me this... Mistakes keep the evil spirits away. ❤❤
I love that! Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
one time i heard that if theres no mistake in something, the evil spirits cannot get out and stay with the thing
The Amish believe nothing is perfect but Jesus and will put a mistake in on purpose ❤
I have told others before that the greatest lesson that I have learned from crocheting and knitting is to be okay with being bad at something until you’re good at it. I’m naturally a perfectionist type of person and in the past I shied away from things that take a long time to build skills because I didn’t want to experience failure. Crocheting and knitting taught me to be comfortable with and even embrace having to be bad at something until I’m good at it. That has impacted many other areas of my life including things like cooking and baking and sewing and all sorts of other things. It’s an invaluable lesson that I don’t think I would have been forced to learn if I hadn’t started crocheting and knitting. The feeling of satisfaction you get from seeing how far you’ve come in a skill is so rewarding and is worth the many failures and less-than-perfect outcomes leading up to that.
I couldn't love this more!!! YES!!! I was exactly the same way!!! Thank you for sharing!!! 🧶👏🧶👏
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Great motivation for us beginners
The way I get re-inspired is by watching crochet idea videos especially when it is about the new season like spring ideas, summer ideas, etc. The ideas always look so cute I can’t resist making them!
That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing! ❤
My UA-cam is full of inspiring crochet patterns to choose from, and different skill levels.
The first doll I made, I was so excited, but when I finished her she was so big, she couldn't sit to make her fit in better. I kept her for a while. Then ended up apologizing to her perfusely and frogged her. I felt so guilty.
Lol!!! I would have felt the same way!! 🧶😂🧶😂
My oldest daughter always wants my first try, even if I do not like them. She is a therapist who specializes in children with a chronically ill or terminally ill sibling. The kids love them.❤
This is for Sara and trying to come to grips with our mistakes.
When traveling through the West with my family a Navaho woman weaving a blanket was talking and told the crowd that she always “purposely” weaves in a mistake because only the Great Spirit does perfect. I have taken this to heart with ALL my crochet and crafts because I certainly am not about to try to out do the Great Spirit! I must admit most of my errors are NOT deliberate, however. 😉
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
I've always told my family that mistakes show that I made them since I'm the only one who knits and crochets in our family. My smart-alec grandkids try to find the mistakes. Thank you so much for your help and advice, Elise. Much love. 💜
Love that! 🧶🧶🧶
Tell the kids that any mistakes are on purpose, to challenge them and help build their healthy brains. When they find mistakes, praise their puzzle-solving skills. 😊
I too tell my students that they learn from mistakes.
As someone who knits and crochets, i use crochet hooks when knitting frequently. The best use is for binding off. I use the hook in my right hand instead of a knitting needle. Also, its helpful to use a hook bigger than the needles to ensure a nice loose, stretchy bind-off.
Thank you for sharing!!!! 🧶🧶🧶
I generally use a crochet hook to cast on stitches onto one knitting needle. This method makes a much neater cast on edge.
I'm a Norwegian and i agree, there really are a looooot of beautiful Norwegian knitting patterns. I've been knitting for at least 50 years. Happy knitting. Thank you for your great videos ❤
Sooooo beautiful! 🇳🇴
No wonder your family is supportive of you!! They must be so proud of you Elise for everything that you have accomplished and all that you are. This video was like a Christmas dinner… rich, full, delicious, with multiple courses and accompaniments. Well done You🙌🏽🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
Awww! Thank you so much! 🧶❤️🧶❤️
I really enjoyed our time together this Saturday morning :-) Thank you so much for putting all of this valuable information together in your video and including the links. I truly appreciate the time and energy you put into your channel for us " Crochet Gremlins"!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶🧶
Lost my cro Jo ? I spent weeks going to crochet school. LOL. You tube and found awesome people like you. Watched interesting things I wanted to learn. I was so inspired and dove back in. Age 75. , So needed this. Thank you.
I'm so glad you found your crojo!! 🧶🧶🧶
It’s so much easier to learn to crochet now that there are online videos ^_^
I started crocheting when I was 9 (almost 15 years before UA-cam) and I remember going to Joann or Michael’s and snagging those little paper patterns that they used to hang in the yarn section. I browse ravelry, Ribblr, and UA-cam now.
Being able to watch someone run through a confusing or challenging stitch or technique is such a valuable resource 💚 🧶
@@CraftyVeganIt really is.. I wouldn't have been able to learn the amigurumi technique otherwise
@@kathyoneill4011 for sure, lol
Amigurumi wasn’t even in my vocabulary when I first started and now my kids’ stuffies are about 30% amigurumi ^_^
I have an answer for the question about being uninspired or losing your 'crojo'. Most of us crocheters don't JUST crochet. We aren't just crocheters, we're CRAFTERS. We take part in many different crafts. For example, I'm a crocheter, but I also make beadwork jewelry, I sew, I'm a writer, and I make maps for fantasy games. I lose interest in crocheting from time to time... that's when I switch to a different craft.
That's such a great point!! And your maps sound incredible!!! 🗺️📍🧭
The first question talking about mistakes and imperfections actually reminds me of something my sister said when I was concerned over imperfections in a baby blanket I made for her. She smiled and told me "they aren't mistakes. They're little pieces of you in something you made and that's what makes it special" and that really touched me.
Awww! That is such a lovely sentiment! ❤️
“If I can do this, I know I can get better” that should be on merchandise 💜🕯️
As a fellow designer I appreciate you saying that you look at the patterns to see if the designer gives you permission to sell the finished items. Unfortunately, for those of us in the US, it doesn’t matter if we put that clause in our patterns 😢. According to The Craft Industry Alliance The copyright law only protects us for saying how the pattern is distributed- no sharing, copying, claiming as our own. The crocheter/knitter/maker can do what ever they want to with the finished item because it is considered their own tangible property at that point. Of course this is not the same for trademarked items. It can be so confusing lol
As a designer myself, I do think it’s good etiquette to do as the designer wishes, though
Yes! I like to follow what the designer requests and I always appreciate when people ask me if they can sell finished items from my patterns! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
You are so gracious in sharing your knowledge and experience. Thank you!
Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
By far the best, most informative video I have ever seen. Thank you. I have saved the entire video until I can take notes.❤
Thank you so much! ❤
Thanks again, for all the great info and honesty about all things crochet&knit!
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
Excellent video. It was quite comprehensive, and I learnt a lot about many aspects I had questions about. There was too much to retain immediately, so I will watch it at least 1-2 more times. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️❤️
Being somewhat of a yarn snob I never considered buying this yarn while shopping at DT…A few months ago my curiosity got the best of me and I bought one skein of Just Yarn…I crochet chemo caps and donate them to local Cancer Center. This yarn was an absolute dream to work with and provided the softness that is so important to these particular caps. I went back the next day and stocked up on 2 of every color.
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Just found your channel this week and have watched a handful of your stuff already. Aside from all your crocheting knowledge, you are so beautiful and your skin just glows! I’ve added quite a few of the gadgets you’ve positively reviewed to my wishlist as well so thank you so much!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Hi Elise! Your videos are always such a delight, thanks for this one as well as all previous ones!
I'd like to comment on two things:
First of all: your dress for the wedding is stunning and you look very beautiful in it!
And I have a suggestion for when doing something the first time is a bit scary. It is getting up close and take a good look at what you want to do first. We tend to (physically!) shy away from things we are a bit awed by. So taking a close look often already shows you the solution. Stop thinking about whether you can or cannot do, you are a grown-up, you managed to reach your age, so you have enough common sense and can take a good intense and open minded look. And then help yourself, for instance with YT videos or taking pictures, and then try, but without rushing! And 9 out of 10 times you will succeed. And in case you hit the 1 time where you didn't, you can bet that after that you know how to do it better and will succeed the second time around.
Fantastic advice! Thanks for sharing! 💙
About the vintage patterns: Ravelry has quite a few links to sites that host vintage patterns for free... and one that's especially dear to my heart is a project from the national library of australia - they scan entire vintage crafting magazines and host them for free... even patterns as old as the 1880's... up to about the 1950s.
Wow!! That is so cool! Thank you for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
How to stay motivation when's you loses interest in a project? Start another project. Forget about it. Find it somewhere random 5 years later, say "huh, I remember that." Then pick it up again, frog it, throw it away, or re-purpose the project.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Good stuff! I tried the tennis ball hack and the standard size ball didn't fit in my small hand. I went to the pet store and grabbed a couple balls for small dogs and it was much better
That's such a great idea! 🎾🎾🎾
Oh, I love that! and I prefer to use cotton. That's lovely!
Thank you! 😊
Loved this Q&A. You can also use a crochet hook to cast on and bind off in knitting. I really like the crochet cast on and if I want a slightly looser bind off, I use a crochet hook.
Oooh!! I had no idea!!! Thanks for sharing!! ❤️❤️❤️
Awesome Questions and Amazing Answers!!! Praying all goes perfectly for your daughter's wedding! Thank you for another inspiring video!
Thank you so much, Michele!!! I had a lot of fun with this video! ❤️❤️❤️
Oh my goodness, this couldn’t be a more perfect video for me! Im just at the beginning of my crochet business and have found all your videos so helpful and inspiring. I love how honest you are and your tips, tricks and links to other resources are invaluable. You truly are a gift, thank you so much 💖x
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the felt neck tip!
You're so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you so much for the incredible advice. I'm a complete (extremely excited ) newbie and have learned so m8ch about what to do to make things fun and more easy and what not to do. Love your videos/clips and how honest and 'approachable' you are. Love your des8gns and your beautiful creations and thanks for adding so much joy to my days! 🙏
Thank you so much! 🧶🧶🧶
By the way! For my birthday today I got a crochet book that I think you would enjoy. It is called ‘Annie’s crochet: animal amigurumi to crochet’ I really love the bunny 🐰 ❤
Thank you so much for sharing!! ❤️❤️❤️
Excellent podcast! Thank you for the love, time, and knowledge you put into these!❤
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️
I LOVE that you still have your first toy!❤ i LOVE my small mistakes.... they make my items one of a kind..!
He is precious to me, mistakes and all! 🧶🧶🧶
There are Native American tribes who intentionally put mistakes in their artwork as they believe the flaw to be important and necessary. The intentional error is an expression of humility and is considered a way to honor the Great Spirit by acknowledging being human.
I love that! Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
I heard that years ago and it has always helped me to determine whether or not to fix mistakes in crafting projects. If it’s a noticeable mistake, I will fix it, but if it’s minor and I’m able to “fix” it then I leave it.
Okay, I've made wool stuffed toys and thrown them through the washer and dyer so they would shrink and gain that felt texture. The more you stuff them the better they keep them shape. I've nevermore done it with a pattern, but it's worth exploring it in my opinion.
I love a fun experiment like that!! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I homeschooled my children and I always told them... it's ok... mistakes are the best teacher! This was a great Q & A. Very informative!
I homeschooled my kids too! And mistakes really are the best teachers! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi ❤️❤️ my name is Shyla and i have been watching you for so so long! I was just now allowed to subscribe. I love how you make time to make all of these incredible videos. Keep up the incredible work!!!
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
Navaho weavers deliberately make a mistake because only the Spirit is perfect. I am 81 and just resumed crocheting. I have nerve damage in one arms that causes shaking etc.
Today I decided to make a 5 row granny square. I decided to leave the mistakes. Wrong number of stitches in the clusters; missed chains or ones in the wrong places. If a mistake could be made, I made it. I'm keeping as per your advice. I plan to evaluate before I make others so I can keep myself aware of the mistakes I am prone to make. Thank you for your frankness in discussing your mistakes in making and in choosing a project and discarding it.
Thank you so much, you answered those questions so diligently and interestingly ❤️
You are so welcome! ❤️
Great video. Why are so many people feeling guilt about wips? Do they not finish them? Sometimes I am in the mood to dream up and start lots of projects. Other times I'm in a creative slump and am glad I have lots to finish. Just keep them all organized in baskets with the hook and information. Have easy, hard, travel and new things on the go and enjoy them.
I think a lot of people feel overwhelmed with a lot of WIPS and they end up not finishing some of them because of that. ❤️❤️❤️
@LePetitSaint Crochet I'm a finisher. I even finish dead people's crafts I buy at auctions haha.
Thanks for answering my question 🤣🤣 I'm kinda disappointed you didn't say the loo but a pickle in your lap is the next best thing lol thanks for the shout out too and a MASSIVE congratulations on reaching 100k subs Elise 👏👏👏👏👏❤️
Thank you so much, Dawn!!! 😘😘😘
Hi Elise, I'm a person who wants to trust. One way a person or media portal earns my trust is being honorable.
Your headline highlights a question that stumped you.
To earn my trust, lead with that item. From there, your contents listing and all the other interesting questions might entice.
But by anawering your lead item, you show you respect me. I'm not just a viewer increasing your watch hours.
Perhaps, I don't currently have 40 minutes.
Show respect.
Sorry you didn't enjoy the video. 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet what was the question that stumped you?
😭😭😭 ive been crocheting, knitting, and sewing since I was a kid. I started Tunisian crochet yesterday with little bracelets and necklaces so I can use my crochet hooks with grips! Im going to be on a headband and bandana rampage!! I would love to make a mini skirt and tube top with tunisian crochet once I master some cute stitches with it!
I want to learn Tunisian crochet too! 🧶🧶🧶
I am so with you on mindset! I have doubts all the time, thinking that I have no right to share my work. Thank you for letting me know I'm not alone! Such great questions answered!🙌🏻
You are so talented Katie!! I love all your work!! 🧶🧶🧶
Excellent video. I also struggled with confidence issues and still do. I really love toys so being able to make them is such a blessing. I’m currently challenging myself with the Autumn doodle knit cowl☺️🧶 keep up the good work with your delightful channel ❤️👏🏼
Awww! Thank you, Karen!! And your cowl sounds amazing!!! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet it’s a pattern on Ravelry from pacific knit co.☺️
Crocheted a simple but largeish project as I watched this!!!
I bet it's gorgeous! ❤
I taught myself to crochet in July 1971 using a Woman's Day magazine where an article appeared about crocheting. It's been a passion ever since.
Just wanted to say your glasses are so cool & look terrific on you. Great choice of frames & color.
That's amazing!!! And thank you! 🤓🤓🤓
You pack so much great information into this episode. So glad I’ve found you!
I'm so glad you enjoy them! 🧶🧶🧶
Your unfinished Frida squares would make great pillows! Be proud of how far you were able to get on that project and display them.
That's such a great idea!! 🧶🧶🧶
ive mentioned this in comments of another video of yours but its impossible for my adhd brain to stick to just one project. however… i currently have too many wips and instead of giving me more freedom im feeling a bit overwhelmed!
its actually mostly because i use this timer app called timy to time every crochet project i work on. i have a thing about tracking/logging and it makes me really happy so that is why i do it. currently i have 10 projects running and the way the timy app is designed, each page of timers has a little bubble to click to access the page but the more pages i add the smaller the bubbles get, and if i misclick it will start one of the timers instead of take me to a different timer page… and a couple times i didnt notice immediately and then my records got messed up. that was a long explanation lol but anyways its stressing me out!
recently ive had a lot going on with family visits and me going to visit my sister and my best friend and her family visiting currently but when she leaves on wed im gonna do some serious finishing up of some of my projects so i can record the final time and delete the timy page for it lol.
Your timer apps sound interesting!! I think I'll have to check it out!! I hope you're able to finish some of those projects so it feels less overwhelming!! 🧶🧶🧶
I always have more than one project going so that if I get bored with one I can go on to another that I am working on and this continues. I have a hard time staying on only one project at a time.
Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you for such an insightful video! ❤ I’m really wanting to make a go of pattern designing but I keep doubting myself, I’m going to make a start and see what happens!
That's exactly what I did. I figured I didn't have anything to lose! Good luck to you! ❤
This was an awesome video. Thank you for taking the time to answer all our questions!!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 🧶🧶🧶
You have a wonderful presentation style! I find many people ramble on their vlogs and I need to move on because I lose attention. Because you are so concise, it is a pleasure to listen.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! ❤
I totally agree !!! Most do not have her very pleasant style and voice. Also there is no background music making it difficult to hear. Love these patterns and information she presents . very nice
At some point during this video, Elise, you clocked 100k subs. A wonderful milestone! Congratulations!! Your community loves the energy and passion you share with us for all things crafty!!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate all the support!! ❤️❤️❤️
Another great video, Elise! You continue to amaze and inspire with your honesty, commitment, and creative style. Best wishes always.
Thank you so much, Jen!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing so much information for all those who would love to know !
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
On project hopping:
I take notes and write down yarn and hook size. I write out the pattern in short hand, and the colors that were used. That way I know what I was doing when I pick it back up again. It's a bit of work, but it sire is helpful.
Happy crocheting everyone. 😊
That is so smart!!! 🧶🧶🧶
6:56 barbacoa burrito LOL. love the video!
Thank you! 🧶🧶🧶
6:51 usually when I do a project, I make sure to do little crochet projects to motivate me before moving to the project that I was already doing!!
That's a great idea! 🧶🧶🧶
Wow! I love the flower idea. I also like working with cotton. Would you consider moving that kit on? I would be interested.
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
What would be a good question is “do you use the same yarn for knit and crochet Amigurumi or do you prefer to use different yarns per craft?”
That's a great question! I do use the same yarns for both, but I also use lots of different yarns. I enjoy experimenting! ❤️
On trademarks: College logos also tend to be trademarked. If you are selling items with a college's trademark, you need to follow the same rules as you would for a Disney character.
Good point! Thanks for sharing! ❤
Many years ago, I was crocheting an American flag afghan for my dad, who was an Army vet. No matter how many times I tried, I couldn’t get the stripes to line up on the blue, so kept frogging it. A friend saw my struggles and said that my dad wouldn’t notice any imperfections, he would just be pleased that I made it. We’re our harshest critics, and to always remember that only God is perfect!
I remind myself of her advice every time I catch myself struggling with an imperfect item
Great advice! Thanks for sharing! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I’m a chronic project hopper 😂 I would say that I have about 5 projects started. I know that may not seem like a lot but that’s because I recently made myself finish several projects. That being said I’ve also recently frogged 3 projects. Two I restarted and one I ended up doing a different project with. I also wanted to say thank you because I’m a crocheted only and you’ve inspired me to learn how to knit.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for sharing your struggles! 🧶🧶🧶
Those sample cotton squares you have started are beautiful. Could you use those squares to make a pillow cover or such to use them if you do not want to make tens of them for a throw.
Great ideas! 🧶🧶🧶
For other projects while waiting to finish the current one…. Buy a 3 ring note book and a pack of clear sleeves. Print off a copy of the one you want to do next and place it in a sleeve. Also put in a sheet on notebook paper. While finishing the current project, you can make notes on ideas for the one in the sleeve, ie special yarn you found,, changes in sizes, will it be a gift, anything and everything you can think of to make it better.don’t forget to date the project start and finish.and after it’s finished, what you might change if you choose to do it again. Once you start this notebook, you will look forward to visiting it just like a journal.
Great tip!!! Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you for mentioning Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone! I haven't jumped into her course, but was debating whether I had the time or mental space to tackle it. Your recommendation clinched that I need to take the leap.
Love from Maine,
Deb
It is such a great course!! ❤
I have to tell you that I'm fairly new to crocheting and I absolutely adore your channel. You are so fun to watch and I love your videos!
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
thank you so much for your advice! i think you’re right about being overwhelmed about a project and loosing the motivation. i am going to buy a crochet note book and write out and steps to do ✨💕
I think just breaking it down into little steps makes it feel doable! I was so surprised how much better I felt! 🧶🧶🧶
Thanks for your inspiration!
You are so welcome!🧶🧶🧶
Excited for the new crochet hook video. I'm always looking for new hooks. I came across some bellaknit hooks that are absolutely gorgeous but a little outside my budget.
Thanks for sharing! I haven't heard of those hooks before! ❤️❤️❤️
I have a tip to keep safety eyes a bit more secure. Once I have secured the safety eyes I take a lighter and melt the pin of the safety eye and push it flat, so it forms a disk on top of the ring to lock the eye. That works quite well. Just be careful not to burn your fingers or your project! Sorry for my English, it's not my native language. ❤From Bali
I've seen that before!! Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
I recently started, when I purchase yarn I now print out the pattern and place it with the yarn. As you know I recently came back to crocheting after many years but much more determined to advance. I purchased some yarn recently (lol SOME HUMMMM; like a CLOSET FULL !!!) by the time I got the yarn for that project I forgot what project I purchased it for 🤦🏻♀️🧶. Thanks for this video Elise. I have to say if I make a mistake; for me it better be almost perfect lol. I get frustrated if not perfect. I like that you have said several times to be forgiving. I’m trying❤. gayle
Thanks so much for sharing, Gayle! It's weird how that yarn just seems to appear out of nowhere!! Lol! 😂
Lol I agree. Maybe it was the YARN 🧚♀️ FAIRY HAHA
Thank you for always sharing! Your love for amigurumi has encouraged my growth and skills and allowed me to step out of making scarves and blankets only to crochet fun toys. 💖
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
I loved this video!!! Thanks for including my question❤
Glad you liked it!! 🧶🧶🧶
You look stunning in this dress. Congratulations and I look forward to you sharing beautiful photos of the day. I loved this video. Your so kind to share so much information and other makers detail. It’s truly lovely to see you promote your craft and support other businesses too.
Thank you so much! ❤
I don't know if it's true, but I've read somewhere that the Irish say that there has to be a mistake somewhere in your piece to make sure the piece of your soul that has been crocheted into the piece can escape. I assume it's mainly for Irish crochet (damn that shit is hard), but it has made it a little easier for me to see the imperfections as something that's supposed to be there. On top of that, I try to remember that everyone who has crocheted and knitted before us have made all the same mistakes as us.
And, of course, here's the obligatory "it's supposed to look like that, it's handmade!" comment. :)
I love that!!!! Thanks so much for sharing! I need to look into that! According to my DNA I am very Irish! ☘️🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪
yea, i heard of that superstition as well and I joked I have been making Horcrux and giving them away for years now lol .
I love crocheting but hate SEWING. My grandkids ask for toys but UGH the sewing. Do you have patterns with minimal sewing?
Two of my beginner friendly patterns have minimal sewing: ua-cam.com/video/1j2n0j2zG5Y/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/ASzIh5SOo68/v-deo.html ❤️❤️❤️
God is real. He sent his son to die on the cross for us because of his love. Repent and give your heart to him. Sincerely ask him to reveal himself to you and he will. Be consistent and determined. Be ready when he comes back. Be blessed in Jesus's name.
Amen! God bless you 🙏✝️❤️
Thank you for sharing! ❤️
Casting on and binding off are two other ways a knitter can use a crochet hook ~ I crochet and knit 😊
That is so great to know! Thank you for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
A crochet hook also helps in picking up dropped stitches in knitting.
Speaking of mistakes, im making a cardigan and I realized it was about 3 inches wider than the size I was trying to make. I decided to just go with it and it will either be oversized or it will be a gift. Lol, I couldn't bring myself to pull all the work out. I was using a different yarn and I hate gauge swatches, so I measured it but I didn't work enough rows before I measured and it got wider.
I hope it ends up being a cozy cardigan! ❤
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thanks💕 I think it will. Only thing I have left now is sewing up the seams and adding the border. Your videos helped me to stay motivated while finishing it. Sometimes I start something and just lose interest for a bit.
Hi Elise👋I was thinking about the granny square blanket that you can't finish due to the painful situation around working with the cotton... Have you ever thought of gifting what remains of it to another maker? I've done it myself and it makes the recipient really happy lol. I started a knit blanket for my grandson only to be told he didn't really like it so I gave it and the rest of the yarn to a friend who is now finishing it up for her grandson.
That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Fab questions and great answers … can’t wait to check out the links ❤️
Yay! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Such an information stuffed video. Love your up front honesty. I have several wips going at one time. My problem is not finishing them, my problem is forgetting to put the hook size with the wip or the pattern with it. Then when I try to go back to the item it takes me forever to find the pattern or the hook size. So my new plan is pin a post it note to the project with the info on it and this has solved alot of problems. I love your dress for your Daughter's wedding. I hope you can get the Bride and Groom done in time for the special day. Be sure you have a sewing kit with you on the day of your daughter's wedding, just incase of the need to sew/mend or pin a strap or button or hem in place. I usually carry one with me in an Altoid tin in my purse along with either nippers or folding scissors. This saved the day for a friends Daughter's wedding, when it was discovered there were no hooks or snaps for the bow on the back of her dress to attach nor was there a hook and eye to close the neck of her dress. I was sitting in the church and was called out to assist. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thank you so much for that tip!!!! I will definitely be bringing a sewing kit now! 🧵🪡
I LOVED THIS
THANK YOU
You're so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶
Wow. Lots of info. Thanks
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Glad it was helpful! ❤️
Why only work one project at a time? If you have different projects to switch between it keeps things interesting and fun. 😊
I really only like working on one at a time. But I always find myself with multiple projects! 😂😂😂
I eas getting frustrated at myself with mistakes. My husband told me about Persian flaws.
Be gentle with yourself! 🧶🧶🧶
My first crochet was a bunny as well 💜
Awww! Thanks so much! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you for all your videos, they've been very encouraging in my budding crocheting journey. I guess my question, if it gets answered, will be in another AMA video? *wink wink* And that question is: I've found conflicting information about cotton yarns and high temperature kitchen use yarns. 100% cotton is what I've grown up believing, but for the yarns that are a blend, (like 78% cotton, and 22% acrylic) what is actually high temperature kitchen safe? At what percentage will my pan fresh out of the oven or off the stove, NOT melt my handmade pot holder? Acrylic yarn I know WILL melt if used to buffer something hotter than freshly boiled water. So how safe is it to use that 22% blended with cotton?
Good question!!! I found this article: www.brightbeecraft.com/acrylic-yarn-melting-point/ Based on that information I would only use 100% cotton for kitchen items! Looks like the acrylic in the blended yarn could experience some melting! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi recently I find you Shawano and not love it you have a wonderful way of talking and explain things so clearly I am retired in
Faze income do you recommend any side or any way I can get those crochet and knitting books enough for a walk price please let me know thank you and happy Gratiot😊😊
Check your local library!! There are so many crocheting and knitting books available there these days!! 📚📚📚
If I start a project on a piece of paper inside the bag, I always write down the name of the yarn and the size of the hook. This way if I loss the wrapper from the yarn I have everything inside the pattern that I’m making.
Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
EEEEEE!!!! Thank you SO much for not only putting mine in here, but putting it first!
Out of order observations on the rest of the video:
Me: ::Sees your cringe face at having 5 WIPs::
::Looks over at my four bins of unfinished projects::
::Looks at the five dolls on my bed that I have to finish for this con::
::Thinks about the couch in the living room covered with at least ten unfinished dolls I'd love to get done for this con::
I wish I only had five WIPs going . . .
The unfortunate reality with Disney is that they'll go after anyone or anything, whether or not they're in the right. The reason so many just roll over and accept Disney telling them they can't do something is because Disney has the money to draw things out with lawyers and all that, and others don't, so Disney ends up winning, even when they shouldn't.
Also, as an aside regarding that issue with established characters and such, there is somewhat of a work-around. You know how in Spirit Halloween, they'll sell a costume that is obviously Wednesday Addams, for example, but they label it as "Weekday Goth Girl"? People can pretty much do the same thing with characters they crochet/knit. "No, this isn't Elsa! It's Winter Chill Princess Doll!"
Haha!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, Kate!! And that's why I would never ever go up against a big company like Disney.
I've seen the workarounds as well but I've even heard of people getting in trouble with that. There was an episode on the Merriweather Council podcast a few years ago and the woman designed a character that looked a little like a licensed character that she had never heard of. They went after her and it cost her quite a bit of money and a lot of stress! It made me so nervous about creating anything that looks like a licensed character! 😱
I very much appreciated the scenes of people doing their craft ! So many ways to be creative
There really are! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello. Yes I absolutely love the online vintage crochet. And Etsy is everything for vintage. Lol. I made a hat so beautiful I can’t believe. Everyone wants it. Now it was an interesting journey started on Etsy. Yes I paid for it. But what was I had a few questions about the pattern, "yarn and we went round and round. It turned out the designer stated this.
“Honesty that pattern is over 30-years old. My mom rip created.
So there is not pattern. Those are just my own typed notes. Lol lol they’re were actually produced from a writer. !! 😂. Then everything made sense. The vague texting, no end of row count. It all made sense. It was a homemade pattern. And basically I had to trust the process stop overthinking it. That hat is the one. That everyone looks at - they always say. Omg. Please make me this “. Yeah Etsy is amazing. I have Crochet buds all over the world ! 😊
Thanks so much for sharing your story! The hat sounds amazing and I'm impressed you persevered through the "pattern"! 🧶🧶🧶
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I'm horrible at amigurumi. I guess it's not my forte. It's so cute. I have several books. I'm just no good at it sadly.
I don't knit either, definitely no patience for it. Tried and don't like it.
Thanks for wonderful video.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶🧶