Your confidence rubbed off on me so here I am making a sweater with no pattern at all lookin like I know what I’m doing but knowing damn well I don’t. confidence is keyyy
As a lazy girl may I recommend using front post/ back post hdc or dc for ribbing on sleeves and coolers etc. much easier to me than crocheting up and having to slip stitch back into the sleeve/ neckline whatever. Plus it looks nice!
Blocking synthetic fibers like acrylic isn't advised because the shape will not stay. Natural fiber yarns like cotton, wool, etc..helps to keep your garments same shape (as how you blocked), blocking will help your stitches pop, as an example lacy crochet stitches will stand out & be more visible when you block.
Hey Bella, you are adorable. After your tutorial I feel that I can now make myself and family sweaters. Thank you so much. I’m going to try this. I’m from Myrtle Beach SC. I’m also 66 and going to watch all your videos for more inspiration. ❤
Great video. I love crocheting without a pattern and think it is a great skill for people to develop that works especially well with crochet. I make what I call "three tube sweaters" where you make your chain for the neck width, join it together and work from the top down. After you get to the shoulder width you want you make your sleeve holes and continue, adjusting width as you like, then you add on the sleeves. Like you I also don't like to sew anything and this method allows you to sew nothing. You can also do a cardigan with this method, just don't go in the round, and add your button field and collar after.
Thanks for this easy to follow approach. I prefer oversized, simple lines that let the yarn be the focus. These designs lend themselves to exactly that.
I saved this video as I know I’ll be referring back to it often. I’m just becoming more independent with designing my own very simple patterns rather than having to follow a pattern strictly. Great breakdown!
OMG! Where have YOU been all of my crochet life. You have simplified what so many crochet influencers and instructors make seem so much harder. I'm definitely going to try and make my sweater without a pattern. I love the one panel method. I'm all about that. Thank you, Bella!
You are awesome!! Teaching is the Art of Inspiration...and I'll just say, thank you for sharing your gift! Simplicity is next to holiness!! Thank you. I'm working on my first sweater now..T all the way😅
I have another sweater type for you, MJ Designs has a sweater that starts at the sleeve and word across, something like your method, leaving an opening for the neck and continue on across to finish at the sleeve. Its fab, Thanks for the ideas.
I make my sweaters on the round. Usually from the neck down. Then, sleeves are started from the arm hole down. I never have to sew anything. Even the granny square sweater can be crochet together as you go. Great video.
I caught your cardigan video when it dropped about 6 months ago, so I was excited to see this in my feed. I love your energy and the way you demystify the process. I swear folks make it so much harder than it needs to be. I'm pretty decent at knitting and I love how it looks, but crochet is so much more fun and is always going to be unique because it cannot be replicated by machines. All things that have been crocheted have been made by hands. By hands. No exceptions. By the way--the sweater you're wearing is gorgeous! Great video.
You’re an absolute legend! Your inspiration is off the charts. Crafting my own crochet gear now, thanks to your brilliant UA-cam vid. Cheers for taking the time to make it!🌟
* I hate math, I hate counting * sewing together a bunch of different panels never feels seemless to me, but these methods are beautiful * I no longer feel restrained to the “empty space neckline”
🎉🎉❤❤ My fellow Crochet Queen, you have definitely broke the sweater down to a simple science even for a beginner! Myself I'm a 20+ yrs crocheter 😊 and never made a sweater , you have changed my view on trying them!!!! I've been Encouraged!!!!!!🎉❤❤ We are the Coolest ❤🎉
Omg. This is lit. So now imma make a long duster with drop sleeves. Just cuz you made me believe i can. Chiiiiilllle. You made 4 sweaters in 2 weeks... .this one sweater might take me 2 weeks....but i got this.....did i mention im using faux fur... lets goooooooo!!!!!!
I was crocheting while watching this....I'm doing it via Tunisian. I taught myself to crochet 53 yrs. ago ! It's been a passion every since. I agree about blocking. It can change the looks of a piece for the better.
GIRL THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS 😭😭 i have so many sweaters saved on pinterest that i want to make but i had no idea where to start and this helped me sm im about to finish my first one bless
Thank you for sharing this video. I crocheted a raglan sweater this summer but I would like to try a different style. This video was just what I needed to help me start my next crochet sweater. I want to try the one panel method and you described it so well. Thank you. Keep bringing the sweater content. You are a gem in the crochet world 🧶💎 😊
I love your video, it is fantastic. 😊 This is the way I have been making my sweaters, because everytime I tried to use a pattern I would get all turned around and messed up. So I just did it on my own. Im happy to see someone else do it like that too. Thank you for the 🐸 froging, I never knew 😊❤
Yessss thank you for this video! I really needed a simple explanation to learn how to freehand my own sweaters! ❤ also hexi cardigans are super fun to make.
Thank you, I love your vibe x Love that your sharing this too. Giving hope to those who think it's beyond them... Its all doable.. trust in yourself, give it a go and enjoy! 🥰👏👌😍😘
Thank you so much for sharing!!! You are awesome and your products are beautiful! The only thing I'll do different is that I will slip stitch the ends together as I go. By doing that I won't need to sew anything. You are wonderful! Thank you for sharing! God bless you!!!👍🏼🙏
Thank you. I was designing a sweater and didn’t know how to go about doing the neckline. I had everything else measured out but I thought “How am I going to add in the head”. Your video helped me out tremendously.
Brilliant video. Your explanation makes it easy to understand and the simplifies on how to make a cardigan without the drama of over thinking. Thank you so much for sharing this information. Stay blessed!..❤❤❤❤
THANK YOU!!! ive been stuck on my first sweater for months bc the pattern i used is crocheting it in a round and its just... i hate it So much i want to give up SHDFJSKDFL so this is wonderful!
Thank you for the different methods! As a suggestion...for ribbing, I like to use FPDC & BPDC stitches - gives a beautiful finish with some stretch. Hope this helps 💕
You inspired me to design my own cardigan with your first video and I’ve been experimenting with making my own sweaters now too. It is very simple and yet complicated but so satisfying to make something up as you go and have it work out. Do you ever make raglan style sweaters? I like how the body is just one round and then you just crochet on the sleeves. Anywho, thanks for another inspiring post!
Hi hope you had a great birthday. I was looking for videos on sweaters and saw one where she sewed the 4 panels. Then seen your video and it made so much more sense! Plus I'm lazy😅😅😅😅 So thank you.
This is such great tips ,I have been crocheting for years and I keep learning new techniques every time I find a new channel And by the way have you seen how trendy crochet is right now ! I was in Marshall’s the other day and saw dresses sweaters cardigans all done in crochet style TFS ❤
Thank you for this. I don't block. I am trying to finally make my daughter a capped sleeve cardigan and no pattern so I looked at several but I needed your advice.
I use 2 panel when the directions of the stitches matters and you want the same direction front and back. Sew the two panels and leave the sleeve opening to fit your arms. You can then do the sleeves as a spiral instead of a panel.
Thank you so much for this video!! Now I can make sweaters that fit me perfectly. Can you please make a video on how to figure out how many granny squares you need to make any outfit? Ex. top, skirt, cardigan.
If you haven’t already try a raglan!!! Its so easy and quite litterally requires zero sewing (aside from weaving in ends). You can make a cardigan or sweater and have the option of a top down or bottom up
I recommend working in circles because it has even less sewing, so I would start from the neckline then work on body and then add sleeves, or start from the bottom in a circle so I have the back and the front at the same time, but that way the sleeves have stripes in a different way so it kinda looks worse, so I should probably try making sleeves like in this video if I'll be making one from the bottom
Reason why I have made a 2 panel sweater: I used a pattern and thought it looked weird upside-down. So both panels needed to be worked in the same direction.
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when i search "how to crochet thing" THIS IS THE TYPE OF VIDEO IM LOOKING FOR!!!! not a step-by-step guide/pattern, but a GENERAL explanation!!!!
This!
I look for both depending on what im trying to do 😅😅😅
Same here!!
Your confidence rubbed off on me so here I am making a sweater with no pattern at all lookin like I know what I’m doing but knowing damn well I don’t. confidence is keyyy
How’d it go? I’m currently also going to freestyle a jacket because of this video and her very encouraging words and motivational attitude lol
Same here honey😂
“Work smarter not harder” I like that. Thanks for this incredibly inspiring guide
As a lazy girl may I recommend using front post/ back post hdc or dc for ribbing on sleeves and coolers etc. much easier to me than crocheting up and having to slip stitch back into the sleeve/ neckline whatever. Plus it looks nice!
And it drapes nicely with good definition ❤
This is the MOST INCREDIBLE crochet tutorial I’ve ever seen
You are not a “lazy girl”. You are brilliant and efficient! Love this vid!
okay, that’s it. you’ve officially convinced me to start blocking. i think the first thing i’ll block is the cardigan i made from your tutorial 😂
Same! I've been resistant to blocking, but I will block the projects I'm working on now.
Blocking synthetic fibers like acrylic isn't advised because the shape will not stay. Natural fiber yarns like cotton, wool, etc..helps to keep your garments same shape (as how you blocked), blocking will help your stitches pop, as an example lacy crochet stitches will stand out & be more visible when you block.
dude the “one panel” sweater is so clever ! why didnt i think of that😅❤
I cannot crochet from a pattern. I love this !!!!
Me too👍🏼
Hey Bella, you are adorable. After your tutorial I feel that I can now make myself and family sweaters. Thank you so much. I’m going to try this. I’m from Myrtle Beach SC. I’m also 66 and going to watch all your videos for more inspiration. ❤
I love this video so much because I’m an overthinker and it has kept me from trying sweaters. This gave me some inspiration to give it a whirl!
Great video. I love crocheting without a pattern and think it is a great skill for people to develop that works especially well with crochet.
I make what I call "three tube sweaters" where you make your chain for the neck width, join it together and work from the top down. After you get to the shoulder width you want you make your sleeve holes and continue, adjusting width as you like, then you add on the sleeves. Like you I also don't like to sew anything and this method allows you to sew nothing. You can also do a cardigan with this method, just don't go in the round, and add your button field and collar after.
Thanks for this easy to follow approach. I prefer oversized, simple lines that let the yarn be the focus. These designs lend themselves to exactly that.
I saved this video as I know I’ll be referring back to it often. I’m just becoming more independent with designing my own very simple patterns rather than having to follow a pattern strictly. Great breakdown!
OMG! Where have YOU been all of my crochet life. You have simplified what so many crochet influencers and instructors make seem so much harder. I'm definitely going to try and make my sweater without a pattern. I love the one panel method. I'm all about that. Thank you, Bella!
You are awesome!! Teaching is the Art of Inspiration...and I'll just say, thank you for sharing your gift! Simplicity is next to holiness!! Thank you. I'm working on my first sweater now..T all the way😅
Young lady, you read my mind. How to structure a sweater or any top. I love your chat as if you’re talking to a friend. Thank you. ❤
Awesome video!! What a great way to try new stitch patterns to create a wearable piece of art 🖼️ Love it 😍
I have another sweater type for you, MJ Designs has a sweater that starts at the sleeve and word across, something like your method, leaving an opening for the neck and continue on across to finish at the sleeve. Its fab, Thanks for the ideas.
I make my sweaters on the round. Usually from the neck down. Then, sleeves are started from the arm hole down. I never have to sew anything. Even the granny square sweater can be crochet together as you go. Great video.
I do the same, but from the bottom/waist up instead
Can u recommend a tutorial from where I can learn this for any size
@@wafaadnan7237 Try searching "top down sweater" or raglan! :)
Me too. But I love this
@@wafaadnan7237look up MJ Off the Hook
I caught your cardigan video when it dropped about 6 months ago, so I was excited to see this in my feed. I love your energy and the way you demystify the process. I swear folks make it so much harder than it needs to be. I'm pretty decent at knitting and I love how it looks, but crochet is so much more fun and is always going to be unique because it cannot be replicated by machines. All things that have been crocheted have been made by hands. By hands. No exceptions. By the way--the sweater you're wearing is gorgeous! Great video.
Makes so much sense!! So glad I watched this. Definitely reduces headaches from the “old” way! Thanks so much!!!!
You’re an absolute legend! Your inspiration is off the charts. Crafting my own crochet gear now, thanks to your brilliant UA-cam vid. Cheers for taking the time to make it!🌟
1:08 in and i’m subscribing this is exactly the content i’ve been looking for
10:15 You're not lazy, you're smart!! 🤍 Thank you for sharing, I am excited to make my first sweater with this method 🙏
Love this video! You had me at I’m a lazy girl. Thanks for making this easy.
Thank you for sharing . Good advice. You are fun to listen to and watch.
I CANNOT EXPRESS ENOUGH HOW HELPFUL THIS VIDEO IS!!! This content is so encouraging! Thank you angel
* I hate math, I hate counting
* sewing together a bunch of different panels never feels seemless to me, but these methods are beautiful
* I no longer feel restrained to the “empty space neckline”
“Listen, honey.. this can’t be bought..” I love you 😂 subbing.
🎉🎉❤❤ My fellow Crochet Queen, you have definitely broke the sweater down to a simple science even for a beginner! Myself I'm a 20+ yrs crocheter 😊 and never made a sweater , you have changed my view on trying them!!!! I've been Encouraged!!!!!!🎉❤❤ We are the Coolest ❤🎉
Gonna subscribe for the tutorials but equally for the vibes 😄 I enjoyed the side commentary it kept me engaged (I have ADHD).
These are great ideas, raglan is another very useful method and it does not involve any sewing at all
Omg. This is lit. So now imma make a long duster with drop sleeves. Just cuz you made me believe i can. Chiiiiilllle. You made 4 sweaters in 2 weeks... .this one sweater might take me 2 weeks....but i got this.....did i mention im using faux fur... lets goooooooo!!!!!!
Yes I see there a lot of crocheting vocabulary I need to learn to get it too! This is a nice video
I was crocheting while watching this....I'm doing it via Tunisian. I taught myself to crochet 53 yrs. ago ! It's been a passion every since. I agree about blocking. It can change the looks of a piece for the better.
You have inspired me to make a sweater without a pattern! Thanks!
this!! this is what I've been looking for! you're a lifesaver!!!
I think your secret sauce method just changed my life 🎉 thanks queen!
Shes super real if you know what I mean its hard to find, People sharing with people yaaasssss Im excited already.
My adopted mom taught me how to crochet at a young age still learning all other details she sent me this video and I am going to subscribe ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
GIRL THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS 😭😭 i have so many sweaters saved on pinterest that i want to make but i had no idea where to start and this helped me sm im about to finish my first one bless
I'm new to your channel and loving how you show and explain " Your How To Do's🤔!" That's exactly what I love in a crochet tutorial 🧶🪡✂️👍🏾
Thank you for sharing this video. I crocheted a raglan sweater this summer but I would like to try a different style. This video was just what I needed to help me start my next crochet sweater. I want to try the one panel method and you described it so well. Thank you. Keep bringing the sweater content. You are a gem in the crochet world 🧶💎 😊
Love you’re calming vice and content. Thank you
I always wondered why it was called "frogging". I laughed so hard. That's gonna stick inside my mind for days. Thank you!
I love your whole vibe!!! So comforting and sweet. Keep it up!
I love your video, it is fantastic. 😊 This is the way I have been making my sweaters, because everytime I tried to use a pattern I would get all turned around and messed up. So I just did it on my own. Im happy to see someone else do it like that too. Thank you for the 🐸 froging, I never knew 😊❤
Yessss thank you for this video! I really needed a simple explanation to learn how to freehand my own sweaters! ❤ also hexi cardigans are super fun to make.
Thank you, I love your vibe x Love that your sharing this too. Giving hope to those who think it's beyond them... Its all doable.. trust in yourself, give it a go and enjoy! 🥰👏👌😍😘
Thank goodness I ran in to your video I hate to attach sleeves that’s why I wouldn’t do any more sweaters your are awesome thax
Thank you so much for sharing!!! You are awesome and your products are beautiful! The only thing I'll do different is that I will slip stitch the ends together as I go. By doing that I won't need to sew anything. You are wonderful! Thank you for sharing! God bless you!!!👍🏼🙏
I love your teaching style! This made so much sense! Thank you!
Thank you so very much for making this video easily digestable. It is very educational and puts me at ease at the same time.
Girl, I appreciate you ❤!!!
Girl I love your VIBE, thank you for the great video.
Thanks for that inspiration I tried sweater design and loved it
I think a foundation row to start at the bottom also gives a little stretch, if you're fluffy like me. 😁 I love this so much!!
Thank you. I was designing a sweater and didn’t know how to go about doing the neckline. I had everything else measured out but I thought “How am I going to add in the head”. Your video helped me out tremendously.
You’re so adorable and this was so helpful! Thank you!!
This is the kind crochet video I was looking for, thank you 😊❤
This is brilliant I love these videos they are so helpful thank you ❤
Lovely drawings and animations!!! so helpful
Thank you so much 😀
I subscribed right away. Much needed info. Thank you.....😊
you have the same energy as me towards crocheting and ill owe you forever for this
Loved this! Great vibe, so positive, so helpful. You’ve gained a new sub!
Brilliant video.
Your explanation makes it easy to understand and the simplifies on how to make a cardigan without the drama of over thinking.
Thank you so much for sharing this information. Stay blessed!..❤❤❤❤
Love this. Thank you from New Zealand!
Ok but let’s talk abt that MONEY PLANT girl ‼️ you are a green goddess ✨
So clever, outstanding!!
i love you so much i needed this
This body is tea. Thank you for that 😚🩷
Well done for keeping that plant alive!! I had one it was gorgeous fir about 3 months.. so gutted when all the leaves jyst started falling off! 😢
Youre such a queen for this. Chefs kiss 💋✨
THANK YOU!!! ive been stuck on my first sweater for months bc the pattern i used is crocheting it in a round and its just... i hate it So much i want to give up SHDFJSKDFL so this is wonderful!
Thank you for the different methods! As a suggestion...for ribbing, I like to use FPDC & BPDC stitches - gives a beautiful finish with some stretch. Hope this helps 💕
You inspired me to design my own cardigan with your first video and I’ve been experimenting with making my own sweaters now too. It is very simple and yet complicated but so satisfying to make something up as you go and have it work out. Do you ever make raglan style sweaters? I like how the body is just one round and then you just crochet on the sleeves. Anywho, thanks for another inspiring post!
This is so clear!!! Thank you so much💜
Hi hope you had a great birthday. I was looking for videos on sweaters and saw one where she sewed the 4 panels. Then seen your video and it made so much more sense! Plus I'm lazy😅😅😅😅 So thank you.
This is such great tips ,I have been crocheting for years and I keep learning new techniques every time I find a new channel
And by the way have you seen how trendy crochet is right now ! I was in Marshall’s the other day and saw dresses sweaters cardigans all done in crochet style
TFS ❤
I Love, love, love this video.
Anabella! this is so cool!!! have a great day!
👏🙌 loveeee!! please block tutorial! ❤ thank you!!
I loooove this!!! Can't wait to try it ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for this. I don't block. I am trying to finally make my daughter a capped sleeve cardigan and no pattern so I looked at several but I needed your advice.
I use 2 panel when the directions of the stitches matters and you want the same direction front and back. Sew the two panels and leave the sleeve opening to fit your arms. You can then do the sleeves as a spiral instead of a panel.
Thank you so much for this video!! Now I can make sweaters that fit me perfectly. Can you please make a video on how to figure out how many granny squares you need to make any outfit? Ex. top, skirt, cardigan.
If you haven’t already try a raglan!!! Its so easy and quite litterally requires zero sewing (aside from weaving in ends). You can make a cardigan or sweater and have the option of a top down or bottom up
I recommend working in circles because it has even less sewing, so I would start from the neckline then work on body and then add sleeves, or start from the bottom in a circle so I have the back and the front at the same time, but that way the sleeves have stripes in a different way so it kinda looks worse, so I should probably try making sleeves like in this video if I'll be making one from the bottom
Hi from France! Raglan are easy too ☺️. Have a nice day 😘🌺
thank you!!! 💕❤️
Your voice is so soothing
Tremendous.
Timely.
Therapeutic.
Tantalizing.
Trend-setting.
Top notch.
I could keep going, if I had more time.
Thank you so much. Do you have any tips, tricks for top down sweater? Happy Birthday 🎉
Thank you so much this is brilliant
Great video!
❤ thanks for helpful tips 🙏
Reason why I have made a 2 panel sweater: I used a pattern and thought it looked weird upside-down. So both panels needed to be worked in the same direction.
Love this video; thank you…😊
Ooh, Happy Birthday!❤🎉🎂
Giving us the blueprint. I appreciate you
This Is a wonderful video! I get you!
Love your graphics!!!!