Im 57 year old man. I learned how to crochet and knit when I was in drug rehab. It’s a great time killer for those moments when you are so bored you think about using.
Fantastic, well done. Crochet, knitting are great things to do especially when you want to take yourself away from something. You don’t have the head space to think of anything else and it can be very therapeutic ❤️
@@BRO-chet : I've been doing it since I was four. Yarn-crafting runs in the family. It's relaxing for me, and it's right up there with cooking, riding motorcycles, and playing with the kids.
I'M 74 TAUGHT MYSELF TO CROCHET AT 72,LEARNED ON UTUBE BY SEVERAL TEACHERS .I'VE MADE 5 AFGHAN (ADULT), 5 BABY, BOOTIES, HATS, PLACEMATS, CHRISTMAS GIFTS, I HAVE TORE OUT ALOT. JUST FOUND YOU SO CAN'T WAIT I HAVE BOOKMARKED SEVERAL OF YOUR SUGGESTIONS. STILL CAN'T READ PATTERNS, BUT WATCH THE TUTORIALS. THANKS I USE SAFTEY PINS OR BOBBY PINS
I am so grateful that you shared this because I'm a MoM of 5 who has made so many wrong turns in life, missing out on the life I always wished for. Now I'm 49 and have been struggling with regret and hopelessness. I feel like it's almost not even worth trying to learn anything new. I have not reached any of my educational or career goals and I can't help but feel that regardless of what I do now, it's all a little too late. You've helped me see that you're truly never too old
@@mycustompaintedlife502 GOOD MORNING JUST REMEMBER ((AS DORY WOULD SAY (( JUST KEEP SWIMMING)) JUST KEEP TRYING TO DO BETTER & TRY TO DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. LOVE YOURSELF & TRY YOUR BEST ,SOMETIMES YOUR GOAL IN LIFE TAKES TIME. GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS !!!!
Tejo desde mis 13 años, me enseñó una vecina. Tengo 76 años y esa es mi pasión tejer. Ahora tengo mi primer bisnieto y quiero tejer para el. El problema mis manos están débiles y pierdo la tensión. Me encantó el video me suscribí a tu canal puedo entender bien el inglés. Ojalá Pueda tejer una cobija. Gracias por tu ayuda. Significa mucho para mi.❤
I've gotten to the point of using stitch markers. I count to 20. That way I can go back and add them really fast. I am new to crocheting. And I didn't realize how important it is to keep a good count. I've learned how to go in the back loop on my chain to make my starting row. I was having a hard time with going between the V. Thanks to you I now have confidence. And frogging does pay off in the end.
This video has really helped me- i cannot thank you enough for just taking the time to make these videos. Had a lightbulb moment with the part you covered about crocheting through the front of the work only. I have been using video tutorials to learn this and did not recognise that you are meant to go under both parts of the v until this video. I am not going to frog this particular piece because it is my first real attempt and I am still super proud, but I am definitely going to start over and use all of your tips! I am really excited!! ❤🎉
Thank you for your help. I started crocheting at age 10, crocheted for 15 years. Now at the age of 60 I'm taking it up again. Having so many problems that i never had before!💖💖
I’ve stumbled upon you at the exact right time! Your tips have been invaluable and I saw improvement in my first project. Looking forward to joining the monthly project. By the way, where did you get the counting ring? That looks perfect.
I’m so happy to hear that! I got this one on Amazon, I completely forgot to add the link. Thanks for reminding me! Here’s the link: www.amazon.com/dp/B012OWTMDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JEBE48DS5PENZ5W8KSHR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Omg thanks so much for this video!! I was yarning under instead of over and I was confused why my stitches were so tight 🤦♀️This video was really helpful! Thank you so much!!
I learned how to crochet last November and am loving it but get frustrated by the very things you describe in this video, which I found very helpful. Thank you!
Oh dear, all those years of struggling. Now I understand it is the tension.........Nobody told me that. Always got the answer that I had the wrong hook. But I’m learning crochet now as it is the first time 😂 thank you very much for explaining. Now to get rid of those big loops on top of it. Greetings from the Netherlands.
omg tysm for making this video! It helped SO MUCH!!! My pattern was coming out loose and I wasn't sure why this was happening. Other videos only explained what to do when your pattern is too tight but this video also explained how to deal with loose patterns. I am forever grateful for this video. keep up the good work and TYSM!
I needed this video today. I just made a hat and half a Christmas stocking and they both look horrible. I don’t even want to take them apart and restart. I was feeling very discouraged today, but I know it’s all about learning. Thank you for this video!!
You're so welcome and it really is all a learning experience! You got this! Is there something in particular that you're struggling with? I would love to help if I can. If you're on Facebook, you can also join my group and post any questions you have 😊 Everyone is so helpful. It's a really great community. You can find it here if you're not already in the group. facebook.com/groups/thecrochetdybunch/
Thank you. I've crocheted for years. I'm currently working on a project and my stitches are so uneven. Some big some small. Just feeling down because the designers stitches are *perfect* they're all the same size. If a crochet machine existed it would be that. But anyway this video made me feel so much better!
Thank you so much for working so hard on your videos. You cover everything! I am interested in what your masterclass offers, all of it. My problem is that I do not have a printer. Would it be possible to send the book in the mail, like snail mail? That sounds gross, I know, but it certainly describes the slowness of delivery vs videos, PDFs, etc. I am returning to crocheting after decades of not doing it. I have made purses, ponchos, hats, etc., but that was under the guidance of my great aunt, and I was just a kid. Now, I want to return, but I wasn’t’ born yesterday, by any means, and I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have been crocheting foundation chains to see if my hands can handle it. Good news, they can, so I can. I was a natural, and when I look at the single crochet purse I did, it looks flawless (not bragging, but I am the biggest perfectionist) lol Anyway, that is my bio in regards to crocheting (also knitting), but I am worried that I will not be able to do what I used to at 10. Now, I am 61. Being home all the time because of the Pandemic, I realize time is on my side, but confidence is not. What are your thoughts?
Thank you so much! I could not figure out why I was getting the front back stitch with the raised bumps in my work instead of one straight line! Your explanation was perfect.
I know its an old video, but thank you for this! I am a beginner crocheter and my work always have lines in them. Now I realise that I should be going through both loops and not just the first loop. Been wondering why my work always looked different, thanks for your help!
I'm so glad you found it helpful and that you didn't give up! It takes time to get the hang of crochet, but as long as you don't give up and you keep trying I promise you WILL get there! Let me know if you ever have any questions
They really are! They're also useful in a blanket project; I put them every 30 to 50 stitches, depending on the project, and they make counting stitches a breeze.
I watch your video, becasue you're just telling me, that it's absolutely fine to mess up. :P I'm using some of the advices, but just hearing you saying that everybody messes up just helps me.
I was an intermediate crotcheter as a teen, but basically stopped when I had kids and had to work. I'm starting back up years later and, after watching a pattern tutorial, realized I had always been yarning under instead of over. As a teen, I didn't like to slow down and check the details. I just wanted to keep learning new things. I came to this video to see if it actually made a difference. Now I have to slow down and break a hard-wired habit 😅
WORKING THROUGH THE FRONT LOOP ONLY. Thank you for clarifying this. I have been going insane trying to figure out why my final product was looking different.
Hi. My serious issue is that I don't know the wrong side and right side of crochet. I am an addicted knitter, crochet I learnt from TH-cam. I've not seen on any channels and it's super important to beginners. I crochet by following video tutorials on TH-cam. If it's a scarf or in rounds, I just don't know the correct side. A video tutorial would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thanks for all the help and encouragement and thanks for making me smile. A big hug from my Newfoundland. 💖💖💖🌹👍👍👍
The right side vs. the wrong side depends on the project. Usually, the right side is the prettier side. When you're crocheting in the round, the side you look at the whole time is the right side. If you're just making a simple swatch with one stitch, there isn't a right side or wrong side because both sides look the same. I will see if I can create a video in more detail, but hopefully this helps!
my adhd would NEVER let me finish a project if i frogged even a small part. so no frogging is not allways good XD but did get quite good at covering up my mistakes :D
When you talked about frogging it made me smile I started to crochet when my 3rd grandchild was born 3 years ago. Then I got long COVID a year later and didnt have the energy. Got another grandbaby due next month do trying to make things again slowly. However i found whenever i have to frog something i literally say in my head each time i pull the wool, "Ribbit" like a frog! You simply CANNOT stay cross sitting saying Ribbit over and over. It may be that im too childish but if it helps why not? Also yes age 55 I still giggle at someone farting so yeah......thats mentality! Hahahahaha XoxoxoxoxoxoX 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
ohh wooow... i've started learning last week, i was wondering why there were those LINES on my work, they only didn't show up when i learned the double-crochet stitch, where it was clarified you were supposed to put the hook through both loops LOL. i'm only realizing now that's why
Having had a stroke, I've had to adjust how I hold my yarn for tensioning purposes. It's still threaded through my fingers, but since I don't really use an open (knitter's) kind of grip, I use my pinky and ring fingers to balance the tension, and I'm continually making micro-adjustments with my hook...you know, before you cinch up the yarn.
The one that looks like a coil with two rings sticking out is called a Norwegian knitting thimble. It is used when knitting with two (or more) colors. One color goes through each ring so you can grab a stitch of whichever color you need for the next stitch. (Additional colors could go over the index and/or middle finger or be carried on the right hand). I appreciate that you are running the yarn over the index finger because it makes it easier to transition from crochet to knitting and vice versa. There are many ways to hold the yarn and it’s not wrong if it works for you but I love both crochet and even using both in the same project. I’ve been crocheting for 52 years and knitting for 45. I work with thread up to bulky yarn and a wide range of natural fibers like cotton, wool, alpaca, silk, mohair and angora, as well as various regenerated fibers like rayon/tencel as well as synthetics. I’ve always been able to manage yarn tension by relaxing my hand, snugging two fingers together a bit, changing the number of fingers the goes around, or taking a break. Most knitters or crocheters with tension problems are clutching the yarn too tightly and just need to chill out a bit. Chilling out also reduces fatigue and soreness in hands. It’s a hobby. Mistakes will be made but the consequence won’t be two planes crashing or a surgery being botched. Take some deep breaths or take a break. It will be okay in the end and faster if the person can relax. Those with stitches too loose can usually fix it with passing the yarn around one more finger or between two more. Tension needed depends on how thick and how slippery the yarn is so you’ll probably need to re-adjust the yarn hand for new yarns. A tensioning device would also need to be adjusted when a yarn of different thickness or slipperiness is used.
Your talking about learning from frogging reminds me of the Thomas Edison quote; when a reporter asked Edison about failing 10,000 times, Edison replied, “I have not failed 10,000 times-I’ve successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work.” In the years that I've been crocheting, I've frogged many times, but not 10,000 times! LOL Edison has me beat so far!
Thank you for the tips. I am fairly new at crocheting and I have trouble with keeping my edges straight in Afghans. I also seem to add stitches when working on hats. Will apply your tips😍
Awesome! I hope they help! Also, if you're new to crochet, I do have a full free masterclass here on TH-cam if you want to check it out. I think it will be super helpful for you: th-cam.com/play/PLmobLoMZ1riTNFsxCena7K93Zsls6F2CF.html
I don’t know how many times I saw my grandma frog a project growing up. lol. It would have never occurred to me it was a big deal. She had been crocheting for 60+ years before I was even born. She lived to be 90 and was crocheting up until the final days of her life.
Just wanted to put this out there. If you're really having difficulty learning a new skill, just keep it aside for a few days. Either watch videos of others explaining what to do that thing or just do something else. When I was just starting to learn crochet (and I'm still very much a beginner), the only thing I knew how to do was a slip stich and that too, because my mom had taught me months earlier. I was having difficulty holding the yarn, pulling the yarn through loops, yarning over, everything. Watched so many videos and just gave up after a while. Then, a few months later, I tried to do crochet again and I could! Yeah, it still required watching a lot of videos and practicing time and again, but I could do it and I got better each time. So yeah, just don't give up. It's normal to suck when you're just learning a new skill.
with frogging i think of a common bit of advice in other subjects, which is *fail faster* . making mistakes, identifying that you made a mistake and what it is, learning how to fix it and avoid it in the future, thats all part of improving, improvement comes faster when you can get immediate feedback when you make the mistake or when you notice it at least. if you know you made a mistake how to avoid it or do it right isnt going to stick in your head very well if you avoid dealing with it until you start something else. also if you have something you want to do but arent sure about the technique involved you dont necessarily need to use up the yarn you paid money for just to do something just as a test, you can just try it and frog the whole thing, then when you go to do the real thing you know what youre doing before you even start and can avoid the frustration of getting off to a bad start cause its just a test and doesnt matter. and if you got that mindset down, while youre at it play around sometimes, crochet is basically just pulling loops through other loops, the basic stitches most patterns are made of arent the only techniques you can use, anything you can wrap around or pull through is fair game... sometimes it might just not look like anything you want, you can even take the hook out flip it around and pull through the back(if you have a double ended hook its easy to make a lucet cord actually, just get 2 loops on there and alternate pulling through either loop), theres still things to explore if that strikes your fancy.
Hi! Love your videos and the calm, gentle way you present them. My problem occurs when you say, " Look below the video to how to take.......". ...nothing there. What am I doing wrong????? I've clicked on everything and all I get are comments but nowhere about ordering your Master class, etc. Help!!!!!
Hi Yvonne! You can find all related links in the description. The description is located under the video but before the comments. You'll have to click "show more" to see the full description with all of the links. If you're looking for the masterclass, you can sign up here: www.subscribepage.com/14-day-email-challenge
After 30+ years of crocheting, i still have to frog some thing occasionally. It happens. I had to frog 5 rows of a baby blanket just a week ago because I realized I added an additional row on accident.
It easier on the yarn. Also, balls tumble. Cakes sit in place. There are other reasons, such as the effect on the twist, etc, but most people won't notice that.
Tks,i like yr patterns on granny square, my problem is i like to follow drawing,do it spare tym,cannot open phone in office,example my corners are never matching
im working on my first crochet project and have just discovered that i have "frogged" like 3 times having to undo 3-7 rows at a time for a ribbed hem cos i skipped or picked up a stitch 😂
Great video, very helpful! You mentioned in the video to use beginner friendly yarn, does this also include yarn weight? I'm trying to create something with a fingering weight yarn and I keep messing it up. It's either too tight or too loose.. Can you help me with this problem?
Yes if you’re a beginner, fingering weight is very hard to learn with. I suggest practicing with medium weight (#4) or bulky weight (#5) to get the hang of things and once you start understanding stitches and how to hold your yarn, then try that project again 😊
For the loosing track of the stitches part, I’ve started on a blanket (first project, I know I should have gone smaller) and I’ve missed my last stitch of the row so it’s starting to shrink. Is there a way to fix it without undoing it?
I found that when counting large numbers of stitches if I place a marker every 10 stitches I don't have to start all over again if somebody interrupts me
If you're referring to working in the front loops only, if you're doing it intentionally then yes I understand that it is used that way in different designs. It's only a mistake when you're doing it unintentionally, and I've seen many beginners make this mistake.
@Sigoni Macaroni yes lol your talking to one right now ,I just started doing things my way trying it out on scrap yarn to see if it works and I'm proud of myself it did so no more gaps and very straight edges on each side I just have to hurry and try it before I forget (lol) keep up your tutorials I love them you make it simple and you explain it all the way thru and that means alot to me and probably others .thank you
There’s not much you can do unfortunately since it’s so many rows back but you could choose to just ignore it and it shouldn’t be too noticeable when you’re finished. If you’re adding a border at the end that might cover it up too 😊
My problem with tension is that mine is inconsistent! I don't know how I'm supposed to hold my yarn to fix it, bc in the same project sometimes it's too tight, sometimes it's too lose... Does anyone have any tip?
I am making a blanket close to a full-size bed. My starting/fountain chain measured 69 inches in width. However, the width increased to 82 inches. I'm using jumbo yarn and calls for a 15mm hook, but I'm using 25mm hook. Is that the reason why the width increased? My finish blanket will definitely fit a full-size bed, but the blanket will hang over. Can you tell me what I did wrong or what I should have done.
Count your stiches from the first row and the last. Most likely you added stiches along the way if your far along accept the mistake and just finish your blanket. But the best advice os always count your stiches each row you make. There are stich coubter clickers or you an have stich markers every 10/or 20/or 30/enz stiches so you dont have to count much especially if your doing a balnket with hundreds of stitches in 1 rown
@@SigoniMacaroni yes, I have a question. I am crocheting slippers using #4 yarn. I completed the chain and measured it to my daughters foot. It was perfect fit. I followed instructions, but, when finished, slipper was half the size. What did I do? 😳
@@Gdji5fv Hmm it’s hard for me to answer that question not knowing what the pattern looks like. It could either be because your stitches were too tight or the way the socks were constructed. Did you check your gauge before starting the pattern?
TRUTH HUSBANDS ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS WHEN CROCHETING WHILE COUNTING, THAT IS WHEN I HAVE TO START RECOUNT AGAIN...BUT KNITTING..I PREFER KNITTING, I CROCHET ALSO BUT WHEN I WANT TO FINISH A PROJECT FAST..KNITTING TAKES TIME AND WHEN AM IN A HURRY, TO GET TH A PROJECT COMPLETE QUICKLY, I BELIEVE CROCHET GOES FASTER THAN MY FAVOURITE KNITTING.
You can definitely try! The thing with both of the rings that I didn’t really mention in the video is that they’re adjustable. So if it’s too big for your finger you can squeeze it together and it’ll get tighter. So that will help with tension as well. But if you have a ring already you could always try that first
How do I fix end of row mistakes are after going several rows. Like when the end starts looking like you're climbing a mountain, without ripping everything loose?
You could try putting a border around it when you're finished, but if you've only gone a few rows, I would rip it back and fix your mistakes. I know it's frustrating, but you will be much happier with the finished result knowing you went back and fixed that mistake.
@@SigoniMacaroni Infortunately I've gone several rows. I've thought about stitching back and forth on sewing machine across the excess and then cutting it off. Then putting a border on it.
If you just started learning crochet, you shouldn’t be starting with the magic circle. The magic circle is a great skill to learn but it’s not essential to learn how to crochet. This is where you should start: th-cam.com/play/PLmobLoMZ1riTNFsxCena7K93Zsls6F2CF.html
thank u so much for this video. when i first saw crocheting i was mesmerised, however when i tried crocheting i was overwhelmed lol i stopped for a short while because of other things and i recently picked it back up again. this time however i managed to crochet myself two tension rings, granted they're wonky but i'm still quite proud lol up until now i thought i was doing it right, until i watched ur video haha i would go through the first loop of a stich and not stitch through both hoops together. knowing this now is going to help me so so much. thank you xxx might even make better tension rings now =D
That’s great!! I’m so glad you noticed that you were making this mistake. There really are so many people who don’t realize, so you’re not alone! Also, if you don’t know I do have a full 14 day Masterclass that I think you will really benefit from. It teaches you everything you need to know about the basics and beyond. You can find the full playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLmobLoMZ1riTNFsxCena7K93Zsls6F2CF.html
I've been crocheting for 40ish years and have never heard the term "frogging". That being said, while I'm pulling out rows and rows of work I repeat the phrase "It's a good thing I like to crochet."
I see a crochet book that said to use hock 3.5 mm for a dinner plate mat but does not say size of yearn. all i have is #4 it say to use hock 5.5 mm. can i use the 3.5 mm? confused
I appreciate your video but someone who wants to learn something won’t listen to you talk about tension for twenty minutes. The ads still appear if the video is 2-3 minutes.
I always frog my work, it doesn't matter if it's a piece that I've been working on for months, or just a couple of days. I love learning, and no matter how aggravating it absolutely is I will ALWAYS frog my work. It's a patience exercise, and patience is a life skill!
Hi Sigoni, good to see you again! I put crochet aside for a while, but I have now started a shawl. It was clearly too small, and, yes I did take it apart and started over. I do have a tension problem, but I don't think I hold yarn too tight. I am trying a larger hook, and counting my stitches, and going slower. So, I'm glad I found this episode, and will look at your other tension related episodes. Happy New Year!
i really appreciate you video! I am a returning crocheter, after some 20 years. When I was young I self taught myself to crochet mostly from reading books and trying to decipher the diagrams. This was way before the age of internet and u-tube videos.. I made a few projects when my kids were young and I was at home, then I went to work full time and didn't' have the time, I have retired from work and returned to crochet, but needed a refresher course, This video was perfect. I also love the tension helper. I had a car accident many years ago that caused some nerve damage to the ring and pinkie finger of my left hand. I was having trouble with tension control, as I had originally learned to use my pinkie to help with the control. I found I couldn't feel to control the tension,. I tried the tension guide on my pointer finger but it felt awkward and I found my gaze being distracted by its presence, so I tried it on my ring finger! It worked great! It helped to add that little bit of control I was missing, it wasn't obtrusive and left my pointer finger free to just guide. I love it thank you and you are a wonder. I love your ability to explain and encourage in a very straight forward manner. Thank you.
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Im 57 year old man. I learned how to crochet and knit when I was in drug rehab. It’s a great time killer for those moments when you are so bored you think about using.
Just out of curiosity, what are your biggest frustrations with the hobby? You don't really hear of very many men that partake in the hobby.
Fantastic, well done. Crochet, knitting are great things to do especially when you want to take yourself away from something. You don’t have the head space to think of anything else and it can be very therapeutic ❤️
@@BRO-chet : I've been doing it since I was four. Yarn-crafting runs in the family. It's relaxing for me, and it's right up there with cooking, riding motorcycles, and playing with the kids.
@@argonwheatbelly637 My grandmother started teaching me when I was about the same age. I recently picked it up again as an adult.
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Good for you !
Historically men crocheted and knit .
Congrats on clean and sober , too !
That's awesome !
I'M 74 TAUGHT MYSELF TO CROCHET AT 72,LEARNED ON UTUBE BY SEVERAL TEACHERS .I'VE MADE 5 AFGHAN (ADULT), 5 BABY, BOOTIES, HATS, PLACEMATS, CHRISTMAS GIFTS, I HAVE TORE OUT ALOT. JUST FOUND YOU SO CAN'T WAIT I HAVE BOOKMARKED SEVERAL OF YOUR SUGGESTIONS. STILL CAN'T READ PATTERNS, BUT WATCH THE TUTORIALS. THANKS I USE SAFTEY PINS OR BOBBY PINS
Thats cool~
I am so grateful that you shared this because I'm a MoM of 5 who has made so many wrong turns in life, missing out on the life I always wished for. Now I'm 49 and have been struggling with regret and hopelessness. I feel like it's almost not even worth trying to learn anything new. I have not reached any of my educational or career goals and I can't help but feel that regardless of what I do now, it's all a little too late. You've helped me see that you're truly never too old
@@mycustompaintedlife502 GOOD MORNING JUST REMEMBER ((AS DORY WOULD SAY (( JUST KEEP SWIMMING)) JUST KEEP TRYING TO DO BETTER & TRY TO DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. LOVE YOURSELF & TRY YOUR BEST ,SOMETIMES YOUR GOAL IN LIFE TAKES TIME. GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS !!!!
That’s so sweet!! I’m 14 and I’m learning to crochet so I can make my own clothes, etc :3
Tejo desde mis 13 años, me enseñó una vecina. Tengo 76 años y esa es mi pasión tejer. Ahora tengo mi primer bisnieto y quiero tejer para el. El problema mis manos están débiles y pierdo la tensión. Me encantó el video me suscribí a tu canal puedo entender bien el inglés. Ojalá Pueda tejer una cobija. Gracias por tu ayuda. Significa mucho para mi.❤
I know learning to crochet can be frustrating at times, but YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO! Which of these mistakes were you making? 👇🏼
I've gotten to the point of using stitch markers. I count to 20. That way I can go back and add them really fast. I am new to crocheting. And I didn't realize how important it is to keep a good count. I've learned how to go in the back loop on my chain to make my starting row. I was having a hard time with going between the V. Thanks to you I now have confidence. And frogging does pay off in the end.
Yes it does! I’m so glad you’re feeling more confident in yourself 💕
I've been crocheting 50+ years and I still do this. Just one of those things you have to do to make your work turn out right. And it's okay.
These are such great tips, Sigoni! I have never heard of a tension regulator before! Such a great tool!
This video has really helped me- i cannot thank you enough for just taking the time to make these videos. Had a lightbulb moment with the part you covered about crocheting through the front of the work only. I have been using video tutorials to learn this and did not recognise that you are meant to go under both parts of the v until this video. I am not going to frog this particular piece because it is my first real attempt and I am still super proud, but I am definitely going to start over and use all of your tips! I am really excited!! ❤🎉
Thank you for your help. I started crocheting at age 10, crocheted for 15 years. Now at the age of 60 I'm taking it up again. Having so many problems that i never had before!💖💖
If you ever have any questions, just let me know! 💕
@@SigoniMacaroni thanks so much dear
Great Video!! When I first learned to crochet, tension was my nemesis. I never gave up and now I don't give it much thought. 🧶
I’m so glad you never gave up! It really is all about determination. If you’re patient with the process, it’ll all come to you 😊
I’ve stumbled upon you at the exact right time! Your tips have been invaluable and I saw improvement in my first project. Looking forward to joining the monthly project. By the way, where did you get the counting ring? That looks perfect.
I’m so happy to hear that! I got this one on Amazon, I completely forgot to add the link. Thanks for reminding me! Here’s the link: www.amazon.com/dp/B012OWTMDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JEBE48DS5PENZ5W8KSHR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Did you get the tension ring as well on Amazon I would like to get them for my thumb see if it helps with my tension
Omg thanks so much for this video!! I was yarning under instead of over and I was confused why my stitches were so tight 🤦♀️This video was really helpful! Thank you so much!!
You must be a teacher, if you are not then you should. You are definitely a natural. Thanks for the info
Thank you so much! The only thing I teach is crochet but I did major in elementary education before pursuing a different field 😊
I learned how to crochet last November and am loving it but get frustrated by the very things you describe in this video, which I found very helpful. Thank you!
Oh dear, all those years of struggling. Now I understand it is the tension.........Nobody told me that. Always got the answer that I had the wrong hook. But I’m learning crochet now as it is the first time 😂 thank you very much for explaining. Now to get rid of those big loops on top of it. Greetings from the Netherlands.
I’m so glad you’ve finally been able to figure out the problem. You’ll get there!
omg tysm for making this video! It helped SO MUCH!!! My pattern was coming out loose and I wasn't sure why this was happening. Other videos only explained what to do when your pattern is too tight but this video also explained how to deal with loose patterns. I am forever grateful for this video. keep up the good work and TYSM!
omg, I have been doing the front loop only all this time, and I've always wondered why my crochet looked so thin! Thank you! This was very helpful!
My mom taught me how to crochet when I was four. It took me a few years before I realized that I was doing front-loop only. ☺
I needed this video today. I just made a hat and half a Christmas stocking and they both look horrible. I don’t even want to take them apart and restart. I was feeling very discouraged today, but I know it’s all about learning. Thank you for this video!!
You're so welcome and it really is all a learning experience! You got this! Is there something in particular that you're struggling with? I would love to help if I can. If you're on Facebook, you can also join my group and post any questions you have 😊 Everyone is so helpful. It's a really great community. You can find it here if you're not already in the group. facebook.com/groups/thecrochetdybunch/
Thank you. I've crocheted for years. I'm currently working on a project and my stitches are so uneven. Some big some small. Just feeling down because the designers stitches are *perfect* they're all the same size. If a crochet machine existed it would be that. But anyway this video made me feel so much better!
Thank you so much for working so hard on your videos. You cover everything! I am interested in what your masterclass offers, all of it. My problem is that I do not have a printer. Would it be possible to send the book in the mail, like snail mail? That sounds gross, I know, but it certainly describes the slowness of delivery vs videos, PDFs, etc. I am returning to crocheting after decades of not doing it. I have made purses, ponchos, hats, etc., but that was under the guidance of my great aunt, and I was just a kid. Now, I want to return, but I wasn’t’ born yesterday, by any means, and I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have been crocheting foundation chains to see if my hands can handle it. Good news, they can, so I can. I was a natural, and when I look at the single crochet purse I did, it looks flawless (not bragging, but I am the biggest perfectionist) lol Anyway, that is my bio in regards to crocheting (also knitting), but I am worried that I will not be able to do what I used to at 10. Now, I am 61. Being home all the time because of the Pandemic, I realize time is on my side, but confidence is not. What are your thoughts?
Thank you so much! I could not figure out why I was getting the front back stitch with the raised bumps in my work instead of one straight line! Your explanation was perfect.
I’m so glad you found it helpful!
I know its an old video, but thank you for this! I am a beginner crocheter and my work always have lines in them. Now I realise that I should be going through both loops and not just the first loop. Been wondering why my work always looked different, thanks for your help!
I have to teach a class and this gave me lots of ideas of how to help the students learn and to see the solutions to the mistakes
Thank you so much for these tips. I almost was giving up on crochet. The stitch markers at the end of the row are a game changer!
I'm so glad you found it helpful and that you didn't give up! It takes time to get the hang of crochet, but as long as you don't give up and you keep trying I promise you WILL get there! Let me know if you ever have any questions
They really are! They're also useful in a blanket project; I put them every 30 to 50 stitches, depending on the project, and they make counting stitches a breeze.
I watch your video, becasue you're just telling me, that it's absolutely fine to mess up. :P
I'm using some of the advices, but just hearing you saying that everybody messes up just helps me.
I had never heard the term "frogging" and it would be good to explain that kind of terms if you are making videos for beginners.
Wonderful especially for a beginner like myself! You answered why my work is uneven. I was only going into top of V! 😥
Thank you!
I am mostly self-taught and these tips are very helpful!
I was an intermediate crotcheter as a teen, but basically stopped when I had kids and had to work. I'm starting back up years later and, after watching a pattern tutorial, realized I had always been yarning under instead of over. As a teen, I didn't like to slow down and check the details. I just wanted to keep learning new things. I came to this video to see if it actually made a difference. Now I have to slow down and break a hard-wired habit 😅
Thanks for the info!
Thank you so much for your videos which have been so helpful for this beginner crocheter!!
WORKING THROUGH THE FRONT LOOP ONLY. Thank you for clarifying this. I have been going insane trying to figure out why my final product was looking different.
My mom used to crochet like that, and she's the one who taught me. Took me a few years to realize it. ☺
Thank you very much. You are so easy to understand and good tips for a years long crocheter.
Hi. My serious issue is that I don't know the wrong side and right side of crochet. I am an addicted knitter, crochet I learnt from TH-cam. I've not seen on any channels and it's super important to beginners. I crochet by following video tutorials on TH-cam. If it's a scarf or in rounds, I just don't know the correct side. A video tutorial would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thanks for all the help and encouragement and thanks for making me smile. A big hug from my Newfoundland. 💖💖💖🌹👍👍👍
The right side vs. the wrong side depends on the project. Usually, the right side is the prettier side. When you're crocheting in the round, the side you look at the whole time is the right side. If you're just making a simple swatch with one stitch, there isn't a right side or wrong side because both sides look the same. I will see if I can create a video in more detail, but hopefully this helps!
I use stitch markers for my first and last stitches. It's a life saver! Also, hobby stores have tons of little tally things. I adore mine.
my adhd would NEVER let me finish a project if i frogged even a small part. so no frogging is not allways good XD but did get quite good at covering up my mistakes :D
When you talked about frogging it made me smile I started to crochet when my 3rd grandchild was born 3 years ago. Then I got long COVID a year later and didnt have the energy. Got another grandbaby due next month do trying to make things again slowly. However i found whenever i have to frog something i literally say in my head each time i pull the wool, "Ribbit" like a frog! You simply CANNOT stay cross sitting saying Ribbit over and over. It may be that im too childish but if it helps why not? Also yes age 55 I still giggle at someone farting so yeah......thats mentality! Hahahahaha XoxoxoxoxoxoX 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
ohh wooow... i've started learning last week, i was wondering why there were those LINES on my work, they only didn't show up when i learned the double-crochet stitch, where it was clarified you were supposed to put the hook through both loops LOL. i'm only realizing now that's why
Having had a stroke, I've had to adjust how I hold my yarn for tensioning purposes. It's still threaded through my fingers, but since I don't really use an open (knitter's) kind of grip, I use my pinky and ring fingers to balance the tension, and I'm continually making micro-adjustments with my hook...you know, before you cinch up the yarn.
Thank you! I will try your suggestions.
The one that looks like a coil with two rings sticking out is called a Norwegian knitting thimble. It is used when knitting with two (or more) colors. One color goes through each ring so you can grab a stitch of whichever color you need for the next stitch. (Additional colors could go over the index and/or middle finger or be carried on the right hand).
I appreciate that you are running the yarn over the index finger because it makes it easier to transition from crochet to knitting and vice versa. There are many ways to hold the yarn and it’s not wrong if it works for you but I love both crochet and even using both in the same project.
I’ve been crocheting for 52 years and knitting for 45. I work with thread up to bulky yarn and a wide range of natural fibers like cotton, wool, alpaca, silk, mohair and angora, as well as various regenerated fibers like rayon/tencel as well as synthetics. I’ve always been able to manage yarn tension by relaxing my hand, snugging two fingers together a bit, changing the number of fingers the goes around, or taking a break.
Most knitters or crocheters with tension problems are clutching the yarn too tightly and just need to chill out a bit. Chilling out also reduces fatigue and soreness in hands. It’s a hobby. Mistakes will be made but the consequence won’t be two planes crashing or a surgery being botched. Take some deep breaths or take a break. It will be okay in the end and faster if the person can relax. Those with stitches too loose can usually fix it with passing the yarn around one more finger or between two more. Tension needed depends on how thick and how slippery the yarn is so you’ll probably need to re-adjust the yarn hand for new yarns. A tensioning device would also need to be adjusted when a yarn of different thickness or slipperiness is used.
Thanks for providing these tips Kirsten!
Your talking about learning from frogging reminds me of the Thomas Edison quote; when a reporter asked Edison about failing 10,000 times, Edison replied, “I have not failed 10,000 times-I’ve successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work.” In the years that I've been crocheting, I've frogged many times, but not 10,000 times! LOL Edison has me beat so far!
I LOVE that quote! Thanks so much for sharing! I’m going to remember that one ❤️ 10,000 times is a lot 😆
Where are the links you said would be in the description box? Loved your video!
Thank you for the tips. I am fairly new at crocheting and I have trouble with keeping my edges straight in Afghans. I also seem to add stitches when working on hats. Will apply your tips😍
Awesome! I hope they help! Also, if you're new to crochet, I do have a full free masterclass here on TH-cam if you want to check it out. I think it will be super helpful for you: th-cam.com/play/PLmobLoMZ1riTNFsxCena7K93Zsls6F2CF.html
I don’t know how many times I saw my grandma frog a project growing up. lol. It would have never occurred to me it was a big deal. She had been crocheting for 60+ years before I was even born. She lived to be 90 and was crocheting up until the final days of her life.
Nice video, thanks!
Frogging is like erasing for graphic artists.
Just wanted to put this out there. If you're really having difficulty learning a new skill, just keep it aside for a few days. Either watch videos of others explaining what to do that thing or just do something else. When I was just starting to learn crochet (and I'm still very much a beginner), the only thing I knew how to do was a slip stich and that too, because my mom had taught me months earlier. I was having difficulty holding the yarn, pulling the yarn through loops, yarning over, everything. Watched so many videos and just gave up after a while. Then, a few months later, I tried to do crochet again and I could! Yeah, it still required watching a lot of videos and practicing time and again, but I could do it and I got better each time. So yeah, just don't give up. It's normal to suck when you're just learning a new skill.
Perfectly said! ❤️
with frogging i think of a common bit of advice in other subjects, which is *fail faster* . making mistakes, identifying that you made a mistake and what it is, learning how to fix it and avoid it in the future, thats all part of improving, improvement comes faster when you can get immediate feedback when you make the mistake or when you notice it at least. if you know you made a mistake how to avoid it or do it right isnt going to stick in your head very well if you avoid dealing with it until you start something else.
also if you have something you want to do but arent sure about the technique involved you dont necessarily need to use up the yarn you paid money for just to do something just as a test, you can just try it and frog the whole thing, then when you go to do the real thing you know what youre doing before you even start and can avoid the frustration of getting off to a bad start cause its just a test and doesnt matter. and if you got that mindset down, while youre at it play around sometimes, crochet is basically just pulling loops through other loops, the basic stitches most patterns are made of arent the only techniques you can use, anything you can wrap around or pull through is fair game... sometimes it might just not look like anything you want, you can even take the hook out flip it around and pull through the back(if you have a double ended hook its easy to make a lucet cord actually, just get 2 loops on there and alternate pulling through either loop), theres still things to explore if that strikes your fancy.
Hi! Love your videos and the calm, gentle way you present them. My problem occurs when you say, " Look below the video to how to take.......".
...nothing there. What am I doing wrong????? I've clicked on everything and all I get are comments but nowhere about ordering your Master class, etc.
Help!!!!!
Hi Yvonne! You can find all related links in the description. The description is located under the video but before the comments. You'll have to click "show more" to see the full description with all of the links. If you're looking for the masterclass, you can sign up here: www.subscribepage.com/14-day-email-challenge
I wonder if you could also just use one of those old school spoon rings. Kids used to turn the bottom half of a spoon into a twisty ring. Haha
Thx your videos helped me to learn to crocheting and my 13 ur old daughter too🙂🙂
That's great! I'm so happy to hear that and I love that you are learning together ❤️
Great video! Love your lessons.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
After 30+ years of crocheting, i still have to frog some thing occasionally. It happens.
I had to frog 5 rows of a baby blanket just a week ago because I realized I added an additional row on accident.
I love your video thank you so much!!
You are so welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful
Thank you
Thank you so so much for this video😘
You’re so welcome! I hope you learn something or at least find some encouragement 😊
Thank you sooo much!!!! 🥰☺️❤️
You're welcome!
Are there any advantages of a yarn cake over making a ball? Is it just preference?
It easier on the yarn. Also, balls tumble. Cakes sit in place. There are other reasons, such as the effect on the twist, etc, but most people won't notice that.
😊can’t find the right emoji but it happens to me too - regularly! And not just crochet - try picking up a book! 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
Tks,i like yr patterns on granny square, my problem is i like to follow drawing,do it spare tym,cannot open phone in office,example my corners are never matching
im working on my first crochet project and have just discovered that i have "frogged" like 3 times having to undo 3-7 rows at a time for a ribbed hem cos i skipped or picked up a stitch 😂
Been there done that! 😂
Great video, very helpful!
You mentioned in the video to use beginner friendly yarn, does this also include yarn weight? I'm trying to create something with a fingering weight yarn and I keep messing it up. It's either too tight or too loose.. Can you help me with this problem?
Yes if you’re a beginner, fingering weight is very hard to learn with. I suggest practicing with medium weight (#4) or bulky weight (#5) to get the hang of things and once you start understanding stitches and how to hold your yarn, then try that project again 😊
Thank you so much for your suggestion! I'm definitely going to practice with those yarns!😊👍🏻
For the loosing track of the stitches part, I’ve started on a blanket (first project, I know I should have gone smaller) and I’ve missed my last stitch of the row so it’s starting to shrink. Is there a way to fix it without undoing it?
I found that when counting large numbers of stitches if I place a marker every 10 stitches I don't have to start all over again if somebody interrupts me
love that you talk about frogging without explaining what frogging even is. I legit have no idea what youre talking about 😭
Same here.
To rip out the stitches. Frogs say, "rip it, rip it." It's a pun.
Thank-you, that makes sense. @@argonwheatbelly637
I agree
Some people like doing it for the design it gives
If you're referring to working in the front loops only, if you're doing it intentionally then yes I understand that it is used that way in different designs. It's only a mistake when you're doing it unintentionally, and I've seen many beginners make this mistake.
@Sigoni Macaroni yes lol your talking to one right now ,I just started doing things my way trying it out on scrap yarn to see if it works and I'm proud of myself it did so no more gaps and very straight edges on each side I just have to hurry and try it before I forget (lol) keep up your tutorials I love them you make it simple and you explain it all the way thru and that means alot to me and probably others .thank you
Do you have any advice for a missed last stitch of half double crochet? I would frog it but it’s so many rows back!
There’s not much you can do unfortunately since it’s so many rows back but you could choose to just ignore it and it shouldn’t be too noticeable when you’re finished. If you’re adding a border at the end that might cover it up too 😊
My problem with tension is that mine is inconsistent! I don't know how I'm supposed to hold my yarn to fix it, bc in the same project sometimes it's too tight, sometimes it's too lose... Does anyone have any tip?
I am making a blanket close to a full-size bed. My starting/fountain chain measured 69 inches in width. However, the width increased to 82 inches. I'm using jumbo yarn and calls for a 15mm hook, but I'm using 25mm hook. Is that the reason why the width increased? My finish blanket will definitely fit a full-size bed, but the blanket will hang over. Can you tell me what I did wrong or what I should have done.
Count your stiches from the first row and the last. Most likely you added stiches along the way if your far along accept the mistake and just finish your blanket. But the best advice os always count your stiches each row you make. There are stich coubter clickers or you an have stich markers every 10/or 20/or 30/enz stiches so you dont have to count much especially if your doing a balnket with hundreds of stitches in 1 rown
I shared your video.
Been crocheting for years and have no idea what frogging is. Maybe if you explained what that is.
To rip out the stitches. Frogs say, "rip it, rip it." It's a pun.
Thank you 😊 💓
You're so welcome! Let me know if you ever have questions. I'd be happy to help!
@@SigoniMacaroni yes, I have a question. I am crocheting slippers using #4 yarn. I completed the chain and measured it to my daughters foot. It was perfect fit. I followed instructions, but, when finished, slipper was half the size. What did I do? 😳
@@Gdji5fv Hmm it’s hard for me to answer that question not knowing what the pattern looks like. It could either be because your stitches were too tight or the way the socks were constructed. Did you check your gauge before starting the pattern?
@@SigoniMacaroni no, I didn't, that's probably the problem. Do you have a video on how to check the gauge?
Never mind, I found your video on gauge.
Thank you
Oh i didn’t know how to pronounce gauge! Now i do. Thank you!
TRUTH HUSBANDS ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS WHEN CROCHETING WHILE COUNTING, THAT IS WHEN I HAVE TO START RECOUNT AGAIN...BUT KNITTING..I PREFER KNITTING, I CROCHET ALSO BUT WHEN I WANT TO FINISH A PROJECT FAST..KNITTING TAKES TIME AND WHEN AM IN A HURRY, TO GET TH A PROJECT COMPLETE QUICKLY, I BELIEVE CROCHET GOES FASTER THAN MY FAVOURITE KNITTING.
I bet for the bird ring idea you could use any ring?
You can definitely try! The thing with both of the rings that I didn’t really mention in the video is that they’re adjustable. So if it’s too big for your finger you can squeeze it together and it’ll get tighter. So that will help with tension as well. But if you have a ring already you could always try that first
How do I fix end of row mistakes are after going several rows. Like when the end starts looking like you're climbing a mountain, without ripping everything loose?
You could try putting a border around it when you're finished, but if you've only gone a few rows, I would rip it back and fix your mistakes. I know it's frustrating, but you will be much happier with the finished result knowing you went back and fixed that mistake.
@@SigoniMacaroni Infortunately I've gone several rows. I've thought about stitching back and forth on sewing machine across the excess and then cutting it off. Then putting a border on it.
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🤣🤣 it’s happened so many times, now he knows better 😂
@@SigoniMacaroni 😂😂😂😂
I started about 4 days ago and I’m at the brink of crying. I can’t even make 2 chains on a magic circle… if I can even get passed the magic circle.
If you just started learning crochet, you shouldn’t be starting with the magic circle. The magic circle is a great skill to learn but it’s not essential to learn how to crochet. This is where you should start: th-cam.com/play/PLmobLoMZ1riTNFsxCena7K93Zsls6F2CF.html
Yesss this chick is on point
thank u so much for this video. when i first saw crocheting i was mesmerised, however when i tried crocheting i was overwhelmed lol i stopped for a short while because of other things and i recently picked it back up again. this time however i managed to crochet myself two tension rings, granted they're wonky but i'm still quite proud lol up until now i thought i was doing it right, until i watched ur video haha i would go through the first loop of a stich and not stitch through both hoops together. knowing this now is going to help me so so much. thank you xxx
might even make better tension rings now =D
That’s great!! I’m so glad you noticed that you were making this mistake. There really are so many people who don’t realize, so you’re not alone! Also, if you don’t know I do have a full 14 day Masterclass that I think you will really benefit from. It teaches you everything you need to know about the basics and beyond. You can find the full playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLmobLoMZ1riTNFsxCena7K93Zsls6F2CF.html
@@SigoniMacaroni thank you so much you're amazing! I'll be doing some of these videos tomorrow thank u
What is frogging
When you make a mistake and you have to rip back your stitches 😊
what does frogging mean
To rip out the stitches. Frogs say, "rip it, rip it." It's a pun.
What is Frogging??
I've been crocheting for 40ish years and have never heard the term "frogging". That being said, while I'm pulling out rows and rows of work I repeat the phrase "It's a good thing I like to crochet."
I see a crochet book that said to use hock 3.5 mm for a dinner plate mat but does not say size of yearn. all i have is #4 it say to use hock 5.5 mm. can i use the 3.5 mm? confused
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🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ Except it's my kids! All. The. Time.
My kids too 😂
What’s frogging?
To rip out the stitches. Frogs say, "rip it, rip it." It's a pun.
"Stay Away from Black Yarn"
Me: *Buying black yarn the first time I am trying crochet because I like black
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😢I’m giving up
what’s frogging
Frogging means to rip back your work when you make a mistake. Pulling the strand to undo your stitches 😊
thank you!
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I appreciate your video but someone who wants to learn something won’t listen to you talk about tension for twenty minutes. The ads still appear if the video is 2-3 minutes.
I always frog my work, it doesn't matter if it's a piece that I've been working on for months, or just a couple of days. I love learning, and no matter how aggravating it absolutely is I will ALWAYS frog my work. It's a patience exercise, and patience is a life skill!
What is frogging???
To rip out the stitches. Frogs say, "rip it, rip it." It's a pun.
@@argonwheatbelly637 oh that's hilarious! Thanks! I hadn't heard of this before. 😂
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Hi Sigoni, good to see you again! I put crochet aside for a while, but I have now started a shawl. It was clearly too small, and, yes I did take it apart and started over. I do have a tension problem, but I don't think I hold yarn too tight. I am trying a larger hook, and counting my stitches, and going slower. So, I'm glad I found this episode, and will look at your other tension related episodes. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I hope all of my tension tips help you feel more comfortable
I cant be the only one who thinks frogging is satisfying lol 😭
i really appreciate you video! I am a returning crocheter, after some 20 years. When I was young I self taught myself to crochet mostly from reading books and trying to decipher the diagrams. This was way before the age of internet and u-tube videos.. I made a few projects when my kids were young and I was at home, then I went to work full time and didn't' have the time, I have retired from work and returned to crochet, but needed a refresher course, This video was perfect. I also love the tension helper. I had a car accident many years ago that caused some nerve damage to the ring and pinkie finger of my left hand. I was having trouble with tension control, as I had originally learned to use my pinkie to help with the control. I found I couldn't feel to control the tension,. I tried the tension guide on my pointer finger but it felt awkward and I found my gaze being distracted by its presence, so I tried it on my ring finger! It worked great! It helped to add that little bit of control I was missing, it wasn't obtrusive and left my pointer finger free to just guide. I love it thank you and you are a wonder. I love your ability to explain and encourage in a very straight forward manner. Thank you.