I would ABSOLUTELY support on Patreon to watch your content. I gather all my cookies for my granny squares and select the colors for my center squares accordingly, then my 2nd row is always a unifying color. Our I'll make all the centers the unifying color and use different colors on the 2nd and 3rd rows. My join as you go yarn is my final round and the border. I've made a few this way and it works for me as far as stash busting goes and reduces how much cost is involved in making add I only need to buy the unifying colors. The rest are various yarns and all from yarn I've been given or used in old projects.
So great to see you and Bobbin again! I loved your podcast years ago and have missed it, so what a treat to see you are making some again 😊 -- what a nice accompaniment to an afternoon of knitting. Your quilting is wonderful as well.
I love your new sock patterns. Sometimes we just need some distance before we can truly see something - maybe that's what's happening when you come back to designs that you've previously dismissed.
It was so good to see you. I put you on pause and went and purchased both sock patterns. I didn't know about either of these. Love your sweet patterns and the stories behind your designs. Be well and happy.
Lovely to see the gorgeous the crochet blankets! I've been watching from years ago when you did some episodes with your mum before your son was born, so lovely to see you back!
The granny square blanket is gorgeous. Great colors. I love the different size squares. The block stitch blanket is also beautiful. Looks like stained glass with the black as the background color.
Hello Dani it was wonderful to hear from you. I really enjoyed watching. It was as if we were sitting together and having a chat. Your son is very close in age to my granddaughter. They are so fun at that age but, they consume all of your time. I didn’t craft very much when my son was small. All to soon they grow up and no longer need you as much. It is nice to be able to enjoy the season that you are in. I love your aesthetic. It is so soothing and comfortable.
That's such a lovely comment, thank you 😊 They are such a joy at this age aren't they! Absolutely, I'm savouring this time as I know it won't be forever 🥰
Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 Dani. I’ve watched and enjoyed your channel from the beginning many years ago. Your channel was the first TH-cam channel I subscribed to. Thank you so much xx I appreciate that you would like to be compensated for your work and would happily pay. All the best for you and your family, especially your mum. It was lovely to see you both on the channel in the past. 😊
Hi Dani, so good to see you again. I'm loving your crochet projects, you are amazing. I might even be tempted to have a go myself 😉 your patterns look fabulous, well done. Love and hugs Sue xx
Omgosh, was just thinking of you the other day and here you are lol. I pray you and baby and baby's Daddy and your Mom are all doing well. God bless. ❤
What a wonderful treat to have you back on our screens again, you were one of the first podcasters I watched when I found out it was a thing!! Loved seeing all your projects and those sock patterns are beautiful. I made the 'by the fire socks' for my birthday cast on in January, they are beautiful such a lovely pattern thank you xx
Hi Dani! I so enjoy your podcast! You have such a lovely voice and calming presence that I just adore❤ I love seeing your crochet projects! I’ve also been enjoying some crochet blankets! They go so quick!! Love your beautiful sock patterns as well!! Have a great day!
You came up on my TH-cam feed. I don't knit but crochet. I have been crocheting garments now and use quality wool. I want my sweaters and cardigans to look like the wonderful knitted garments. I know it costs me more but the results are well worth it to me. I just transformed a summer cotton cardigan pattern by using Erica Knight fingering weight wool. I just love it and am excited for autumn to be able to wear it. Sometimes a pattern's texture is great and I like neutral colors so I try and look past what I see. Sorry for the long comment. I hope you will give the crochet pattern you liked a try and change it to how you like it for you. The granny square bag is beautiful! Your socks are amazing!! 🧶
Excellent way to start my morning. 💜 My heart gave a leap when you said you used the troll colorway. I've made myself an afghan from the same colorway. My sil saw me working on it and loved it so much that she requested that I make one exactly like it for my young niece. The yarn is so hard-wearing and softens up with each wash and dry. I use the same wash and dry cycles that I would for commercially-made items, and it handles it without any problem.
Hello from Alaska! Your crochet projects have me so inspired to learn how to crochet. Just delightful colors and the patterns are gorgeous. I will jump on and grab your sock patterns as I’m starting my next winter sock knitting already. It has been a cold summer and my knitting has brought me so much comfort. Thank you for a beautiful vlog! xxxRichalyn
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it 😊 enjoy learning crochet, it really is so relaxing once you get the hang of it 🥰 Thank you so much for supporting my patterns too, it means such a lot!
So lovely seeing you again. Love all your makes especially the granny square pocketbook. Good to see Bobbin. Unfortunately with Patreon I'm on a fixed budget so wouldn't be able to join but wish you luck
Thank you so much 😊 I had so much fun making that bag, I couldn't put it down. I appreciate your support, the prohibitive nature of a paid for platform is really unfortunate as I don't want to shut anyone out. It's still just a thought at the moment 😊
My heart jumped for joy❤️ it is a delight to see you again. I’m so glad you and your lovely family are doing really well. Thank you for sharing your knitting and crochet it was a lovely treat.
Beautiful blankets, crochet seems to be really enjoyable for you right now. Great idea to setup a Patreon! Thanks for sharing the podcast, and your sock design.
It really is. I think because it's so easy to pick up and put down and I get a feeling that I've achieved something with every little block 😊 pleased you like the patreon idea. I think it could be really fun.
Hi Dani! It is lovely to see you here again! I didn’t know how much I have missed your videos until I watched this one!💕 I love your crochet projects and I put your Ivy Cottage socks in Ravelry queue to be knitted asap!💕
Hi Dani! It was such a lovely surprise to see a new podcast from you pop up. I can't believe how time has flown by - I still can remember watching your very first one so many years ago. I think Patreon would be a wonderful way for you to publish your work and stay in touch with this community. However, it's safe to say that no matter what avenue you choose, I'll be signed up right away. 🥰
Hello Dani, lovely to see you here on YT again😊 I did an awful lot of crocheting when I was a teenager /in my early twenties . Back then I used to get a magazine called “Golden Hands” which taught many fibre crafts and built into numerous volumes over the years. Still up in the loft so I should really fish them out! You may recall I am working on your Goose Eggs Quilt? Lay Family Yarns are just about to deliver Block 8, but I am only just completing Block 6. Sewing and Gardening plus holidays and time spent with our little grandson eat up my time in the summer months. Hopefully as the evenings draw in I will pick up the pace again🤞 BTW I still haven’t blocked any of the squares or sown in any of the ends yet!🥺 Still enjoying the tranquility of knitting it and seeing the colour combinations Kelly and Nick come up with each month. It will get completed - I am determined! 😀 All good wishes to you and your family.😊
Oh I bet it would be lovely having a look through those magazines again! How lovely that you kept them. You are doing so well with the Goose Eggs blocks, there is a lot of knitting involved isn't there 🥰
Loved seeing the notification for your video. Love the idea of a patreon! I love the blanket that you made for your friend. I have never seen that stitch but want to now start one
Oh and patreon is just trying out chat rooms. One group I’m in is part of the beta testing for it. You could have separate topics to separate different patterns or crafts
Thank you so much Carey 🥰 it's such a fun stitch, I'm tempted to make another one. I have a different mandala colourway which I'm very eager to see worked up.
Such a nice surprise to see your podcast appear in my subscription tab. It’s hard to believe that your beautiful boy is almost 5! Loved hearing his sweet voice. Your blankets are beautiful, as are your sock patterns. I’ll be purchasing both soon. A newsletter from you would be lovely and I would definitely support your Patreon channel.
Always love your videos.. you have such a calming presence… Love your crochet especially the back one.. that yarn would make a lovely garment ..cardigan or long vest.. I crochet some but never made a garment So many with Patreon now it adds up so I move around some and always feel badly… I love them all I have had trouble with them not being able to access the videos but they still take my money every month and customer service is nonexistent so I get annoyed Anyway I would try and follow you Best wishes for any new endeavors! Write up that black blanket pattern it’s stunning!
Thank you so much 😊 and thank you for your thoughts on the patreon idea, I appreciate it. It's still very much a thought right now rather than a plan. I don't think I have the expertise to write up the blanket pattern, there was quite a bit of 'winging it' involved 😆. I do have another couple of balls of Mandala in another colourway and am so tempted to make another so maybe I'll be a bit more mindful with that process and share how I did it 😊
I was so excited to see another podcast. I adore seeing what you have been up to and would love for you to do a blog or anything really, happy to support in anyway. Your designs are beautiful and love seeing your projects. I to have been enjoying picking up the hook more then the needles at the moment. ❤
Lovely to see you again dani..after your podcast ast I went straight on to wool warehouse and bought the yarn pack for the fireside blanket so thanks for the inspiration 😊❤
So lovely to see you again Dani…your blankets are beautiful and your new sock patterns are simply gorgeous! I’m currently working on the Contrast Blast socks by Stephen West, and the Alpine Bloom sweater by Caitlin Hunter…my long term projects include The Goose Eggs Quilt blanket (4 squares completed using Lay Family yarn sets) and a scrappy sock yarn mitred square blanket…as a mostly “monogamous” knitter, I think I’ve got more than enough on my needles at the moment 😂 As an aside, I cannot believe your little guy is nearly 5 years old! Where has the time gone? I hope your mom’s doing well and think it would be lovely to see her again in your upcoming videos…take care!
So nice to see you Dani. I remember your very first podcast. I’ve been knitting for many years, but have only recently started dabbling in crochet. Your blankets are gorgeous. Really love the look of the block stitch with the changing colours. I hadn’t seen that stitch before. And of course, I immediately had to go and order the fireside blanket kit! 😳 I love the idea of making a blanket, but haven’t managed to complete one yet. Maybe having the kit will help. 🤞❤
Thank you so much 😊 I think you will like the Fireside blanket. The urge to see what the next square will look like will keep you going. Let me know how you like it 🥰
I knit and crochet and make garments. Wool is fine as long as it has to be some structure. I don't use anything that's very drapey is all. I live in a place that gets really cold so I like things to have a bit of bulk and crochet does that.
Very happy to see a podcast from you. I laughed at you had to go back to being a Pterodactyl, my sister had to be Chewbacca and he would make her do it on their walk to Kindy so she would get strange looks.
Lovely podcast and so nice to see crochet blankets .I crochet with 4 ply indie dyed yarns on size 4 mm hook it gives nice soft drape .I think you will enjoy crochet shawls .I've made the hexi cardigan too ,you can always make them in pastel one colour merino 4 ply .A newsletter or small vlog for catch-up would be nice idea xx
@@littlebobbinsknits3052 hi if you Google make and do crew ,they have a free pattern or there may be a pattern on ravelry also known as the campfire cardigan ,it's very simple ,two hexigan shapes sewn together and folded .x
Hello Dani, it was so lovely to catch up with you and what you have been creating. I love the colour combinations that crochet inspires and one of my favourite designers is Amanda Perkins - there are a couple of very lacy patterns for edge to edge cardigans by her that might be a good starting point for a garment that might inspire you and her books are brilliant. I wonder if you have thought about using the 'community' tab here on your TH-cam - it is a very useful extra area. And I don't know how you feel about the 'thanks' here on TH-cam but that is something I like to use when I can to support creators. Anyway I am sure you will find the right thing for you and it will be so good to see what you decide to do. I am having a lot of fun with the Goose Egg Quilt blanket knitting - it's a lovely pattern. Take care and happy knitting, Teresa 🐾💙🧶♥
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Teresa 😊 I must admit I have no clue what the 'community' tab is - I'm so out of the loop 🤦♀️ I'll look into it, that could be a really good place to start, thank you so much for the idea 🥰 I'll look into Amanda Perkins thank you 😊 I'm so thrilled to hear you are enjoying the Goose Eggs Quilt too 🥰
Hello HUNNI awwwwvsooo good to see you Hope my little friend well 5 !!!! ARE YOU SURE dear me where has that time gone I nearly chocked on me tea . Pegs sends Peggy sloppy kisses . OMGOOODNESSS your blanket is stunning. Big hugs xxx ❤
I'm working on a sweater pattern for myself at the moment, so I only need to worry about one size right now. The problem is I don't think well math mathematically so I have to stop and knit once I've come up with an idea, and see if it works and if it doesn't I get to rip it out work out some different numbers and try again. I am taking some serious notes though so when I've got it how I want it I can just make it again easily. It is going to take me a while though, lol. Nice to see you put out a podcast again, it was a welcomed surprise when I opened TH-cam today.
Thank you so much for a lovely podcast…..just what I needed after a visit to hospital. I love all of the projects you talked about. I’m currently knitting some Bobbles and Stripes Shortie Socks by Maya Davis (Wool Barn Knits)….knitting is my therapy ❤
I'm so pleased the episode came at a good time for you, I hope you are doing ok 💕 I love that pretty pattern by Maya, I bet they are a really fun project.
I’ve loved and knit your sock patterns but I was wondering if you any pattern s for the quilts with embroidery on them that you and your mother make? I love those! 💕
Your bag is gorgeous! (I mean, everything you make is gorgeous, but I'm amazed at how you whipped up that bag without a pattern.) I've only made one crocheted garment, a cardigan using a Lion Brand pattern. (I had a lot of coral pink acrylic/wool blend to use up, and that was after knitting myself a shrug and making a sock monkey for my niece out of it.) The pattern itself was confusing, and I think they were fibbing about how much yardage it took because I couldn't do the full edging. But it turned out mostly okay. I would absolutely crochet another garment, but I might avoid Lion Brand garment patterns next time.
Dani, I was commissioned to crochet an ankle length granny square cardi/coat about 4 years ago. I made it out of Knit Picks Brava Worsted which is an acrylic yarn. Basically, it was a wearable blanket. It was sooo heavy! I was completely stressed out about the joinings coming apart. I warned my client that I was concerned but she really wanted that length. I ended up reinforcing all of the shoulder block joins with quilting thread. I still get a little sick feeling when I think about it, wondering how it has fared over time. Note to self - do NOT take commissions on questionable projects.
Oh that is so stressful! It's so difficult to explain practicalities of a craft to someone if they don't actually know how to do the craft isn't it! I feel your pain on that one!
So excited to open up TH-cam and see a video from you. Such a nice podcast - your videos are always so peaceful and creative. I would happily join a Patreon account from you given the chance!
New sub here and your work is wonderful. Looking forward to seeing your projects. Oh and I am also bi-crafty and very much enjoy using a hook or a needle - either one works 😊
Dani, it was so lovely to watch this podcast tonight. Just what I needed. You made me laugh about naughty Teddy…Tasha used to be the same - though perhaps she was a bit more cuddly than Teddy. That crochet bag is EVERYTHING!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Quite inspiring 🥰🥰🥰 T
Thank you so much 😊 I didn't use a pattern for the bag. It's just a panel of 12 for the front and back (4x3) and 1 square wide. I used the join as you go technique for all of it then did a few rows of double crochet (uk terms) around the top. I used a granny square random colour generator for the colour placement. Hope that helps.
Hi Dani! This is the first time I'm seeing your podcast and I so resonated with the beginning of this episode.."we're keeping this one!" because I just started my own knitting podcast (1 episode so far😊) and the number of times I started and restarted my second episode recording..😂was ridiculous. Haha. So I felt this. Looking forward to watching more of your episodes and connecting with you, lady💗
Haha! The takes just had to stop 😆 how exciting you have started a podcast. I will look forward to coming for a watch. Thank you so much for watching mine 😊
Sooo great to see you again Dani and I love love love all of your crochet makes. When I make crochet garments, I tend to stick to the lighter weight yarns (fingering mostly) so that I get the drape without the weight and the item is actually wearable! I really like your bag and didn’t know that there was a random color generator for granny squares! In terms of dialogue with your audience, would it be feasible to do short vlog-style videos? I know time is of the essence sometimes! Just started my own YT podcast about all things yarn-y and I’ve only recently found enough headspace for it since retiring from my healthcare career. Wish I had started earlier because I’m having fun with it but sometimes that’s just the way things happen and we do best not to beat ourselves up about it! Take care and hope to see you again soon!
Thank you so much. I'm not sure how to proceed really, vlogs tend to take me longer than a sit down podcast but I will find a way. It has been lovely reconnecting with people 🥰 I'll have to come and have a visit to your channel thank you for letting me know about it 😊 The random granny generator is brilliant, there is also an app called Crochet Studio which I have enjoyed using too, so helpful when you don't want to think you much (which I really like 😆).
Hiya Dani it’s my first time watching and apologies i couldn’t watch it all but would love to make your beautiful blankets how do I get the pattern thank you
I've made crochet cardigans etc. I doesn't use 3 times as much yarn more like 1.5-2x. When I started I used acrylic yarns but I like wearing natural yarns more. I just finished a cardigan in merino/silk dk yarn. It used 1400m (I usually don't use as much yarn as others somehow) and weighs 550 gram. I don't think it's heavier then dk knitted garments. I don't like acrylic yarns in crochet garments mostly because of the drape I love acrylic yarns in crochet blankets. Cotton can be really heave in crochet garments so I only use it when it's a cotton acrylic blend.
That's really interesting thank you. What cardigan have you just made. Merino/silk sounds like a lovely blend for a crochet garment. I must give one a try.
I would ABSOLUTELY support on Patreon to watch your content.
I gather all my cookies for my granny squares and select the colors for my center squares accordingly, then my 2nd row is always a unifying color. Our I'll make all the centers the unifying color and use different colors on the 2nd and 3rd rows. My join as you go yarn is my final round and the border. I've made a few this way and it works for me as far as stash busting goes and reduces how much cost is involved in making add I only need to buy the unifying colors. The rest are various yarns and all from yarn I've been given or used in old projects.
So great to see you and Bobbin again! I loved your podcast years ago and have missed it, so what a treat to see you are making some again 😊 -- what a nice accompaniment to an afternoon of knitting. Your quilting is wonderful as well.
Hi lovely to see you again on utube. Lots of crochet inspiration. Totally love that bag. Cheers from Australia.
Thank you so much 😊
Love the granny square bag - good job!!
Thank you so much. I'm so thrilled with it 😊
Oh Dani, It's so lovely to see you again! You are inspiring me to pull out my crochet. Your work is just beautiful. Come back soon..........oxoxo
Thank you so much 😊 Happy crocheting!
So happy to see a video pop up. I think Patreon would be an ideal place for you.
I love your new sock patterns. Sometimes we just need some distance before we can truly see something - maybe that's what's happening when you come back to designs that you've previously dismissed.
It was so good to see you. I put you on pause and went and purchased both sock patterns. I didn't know about either of these. Love your sweet patterns and the stories behind your designs. Be well and happy.
I so appreciate your support Linda, thank you. I hope you enjoy knitting them as much as I did 😊
So great seeing you again
Thank you so much 😊
Lovely to see the gorgeous the crochet blankets! I've been watching from years ago when you did some episodes with your mum before your son was born, so lovely to see you back!
Thank you so much 😊
The granny square blanket is gorgeous. Great colors. I love the different size squares. The block stitch blanket is also beautiful. Looks like stained glass with the black as the background color.
The different size squares is what I loved about it too. Yes, stained glass describes it so well 😊
So lovely to see you and catch up. So many gorgeous crochet projects too, I love it! ❤❤
Hello Dani it was wonderful to hear from you. I really enjoyed watching. It was as if we were sitting together and having a chat. Your son is very close in age to my granddaughter. They are so fun at that age but, they consume all of your time. I didn’t craft very much when my son was small. All to soon they grow up and no longer need you as much. It is nice to be able to enjoy the season that you are in. I love your aesthetic. It is so soothing and comfortable.
That's such a lovely comment, thank you 😊 They are such a joy at this age aren't they! Absolutely, I'm savouring this time as I know it won't be forever 🥰
It's so so sweet to see you pop around here
Thank you so much 😊
Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 Dani. I’ve watched and enjoyed your channel from the beginning many years ago. Your channel was the first TH-cam channel I subscribed to. Thank you so much xx I appreciate that you would like to be compensated for your work and would happily pay. All the best for you and your family, especially your mum. It was lovely to see you both on the channel in the past. 😊
Thank you so much for your lovely supportive comment and for following along since the beginning, I really appreciate it 😊
❤ New follower here!!!! 🙋🏼♀️ I loved your podcast - all of your yarn & projects are so beautiful!!! 🥰
Hi Dani, so good to see you again. I'm loving your crochet projects, you are amazing. I might even be tempted to have a go myself 😉 your patterns look fabulous, well done. Love and hugs Sue xx
Omgosh, was just thinking of you the other day and here you are lol. I pray you and baby and baby's Daddy and your Mom are all doing well. God bless. ❤
We are all really well thank you 😊
I am so happy you put out a podcast. I've been a faithful viewer for many years!! Thank you for sharing your projects with us. Love and Hugs!
That's so lovely to hear, thank you 😊
What a wonderful treat to have you back on our screens again, you were one of the first podcasters I watched when I found out it was a thing!! Loved seeing all your projects and those sock patterns are beautiful. I made the 'by the fire socks' for my birthday cast on in January, they are beautiful such a lovely pattern thank you xx
I am so thrilled to hear you enjoyed the pattern, thank you so much 😊
So good to see you Dani. I have a long coat chihuahua. Ilove him so much.
They are such lovely, loyal and sweet dogs aren't they 😊
I bought your socks I love it! The Ivy Cottage socks!¡ Just discovered your channel. Thanks!¡¡¡¡From Salem, MA, USA!¡
Thank you so much for your support. I really hope you enjoy knitting them 😊 so pleased you found my channel!
Hi Dani! I so enjoy your podcast! You have such a lovely voice and calming presence that I just adore❤ I love seeing your crochet projects! I’ve also been enjoying some crochet blankets! They go so quick!! Love your beautiful sock patterns as well!! Have a great day!
That's so kind, thank you so much 😊
You came up on my TH-cam feed. I don't knit but crochet. I have been crocheting garments now and use quality wool. I want my sweaters and cardigans to look like the wonderful knitted garments. I know it costs me more but the results are well worth it to me. I just transformed a summer cotton cardigan pattern by using Erica Knight fingering weight wool. I just love it and am excited for autumn to be able to wear it. Sometimes a pattern's texture is great and I like neutral colors so I try and look past what I see. Sorry for the long comment. I hope you will give the crochet pattern you liked a try and change it to how you like it for you. The granny square bag is beautiful! Your socks are amazing!! 🧶
That's really interesting thank you 😊 I think I need to give one a try. Do you have a particular wool you like best to use?
Excellent way to start my morning. 💜 My heart gave a leap when you said you used the troll colorway. I've made myself an afghan from the same colorway. My sil saw me working on it and loved it so much that she requested that I make one exactly like it for my young niece. The yarn is so hard-wearing and softens up with each wash and dry. I use the same wash and dry cycles that I would for commercially-made items, and it handles it without any problem.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊 oh brilliant, thrilled to hear that the yarn is hard-wearing. I enjoyed using it, the colours are so fun aren't they!
Love your Black blanket with colourpops and your Granny bag. 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Newsletter would be great to announce your patterns as well.
I would definitely do your Patreon. I only do Sandy by the lakeside currently but you two are my favorite.
Thank you so much, that's really kind 😊
Loved seeing you again.
Thank you so much for watching 😊
Hello from Alaska! Your crochet projects have me so inspired to learn how to crochet. Just delightful colors and the patterns are gorgeous. I will jump on and grab your sock patterns as I’m starting my next winter sock knitting already. It has been a cold summer and my knitting has brought me so much comfort. Thank you for a beautiful vlog! xxxRichalyn
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it 😊 enjoy learning crochet, it really is so relaxing once you get the hang of it 🥰
Thank you so much for supporting my patterns too, it means such a lot!
Loved seeing all your makes! The granny bag is amazing🙌😍
Thank you so much. I'm so thrilled with the bag, I do think it's down to the yarn really 😊
It’s so nice to see you again. It was also lovely seeing Bobbin. Thanks for sharing with us all.
So lovely seeing you again. Love all your makes especially the granny square pocketbook. Good to see Bobbin. Unfortunately with Patreon I'm on a fixed budget so wouldn't be able to join but wish you luck
Thank you so much 😊 I had so much fun making that bag, I couldn't put it down. I appreciate your support, the prohibitive nature of a paid for platform is really unfortunate as I don't want to shut anyone out. It's still just a thought at the moment 😊
Thank you so much for watching 😊
My heart jumped for joy❤️ it is a delight to see you again. I’m so glad you and your lovely family are doing really well. Thank you for sharing your knitting and crochet it was a lovely treat.
Thank you so much 😊
Dani, it is so wonderful to see you here again!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful projects with us!
Thank you so much 😊
I love Knitting as well, but crochet seems to soothe my soul when my mind is restless. Thank you for the inspiration.😊
Absolutely with you there!
Always lovely to hear from you again and see your beautiful projects.
I am so pleased you enjoyed it, thank you 😊
Beautiful blankets, crochet seems to be really enjoyable for you right now. Great idea to setup a Patreon! Thanks for sharing the podcast, and your sock design.
It really is. I think because it's so easy to pick up and put down and I get a feeling that I've achieved something with every little block 😊 pleased you like the patreon idea. I think it could be really fun.
It's so lovely to see and hear you!
Thank you so much, it felt lovely to be back 🥰
Yay!! You're back!!
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Hi Dani! It is lovely to see you here again! I didn’t know how much I have missed your videos until I watched this one!💕 I love your crochet projects and I put your Ivy Cottage socks in Ravelry queue to be knitted asap!💕
That's so lovely to hear, thank you so much 😊
Hi Dani! It was such a lovely surprise to see a new podcast from you pop up. I can't believe how time has flown by - I still can remember watching your very first one so many years ago. I think Patreon would be a wonderful way for you to publish your work and stay in touch with this community. However, it's safe to say that no matter what avenue you choose, I'll be signed up right away. 🥰
That's so kind, thank you so much Traci 🥰
Hello Dani, lovely to see you here on YT again😊 I did an awful lot of crocheting when I was a teenager /in my early twenties . Back then I used to get a magazine called “Golden Hands” which taught many fibre crafts and built into numerous volumes over the years. Still up in the loft so I should really fish them out! You may recall I am working on your Goose Eggs Quilt? Lay Family Yarns are just about to deliver Block 8, but I am only just completing Block 6. Sewing and Gardening plus holidays and time spent with our little grandson eat up my time in the summer months. Hopefully as the evenings draw in I will pick up the pace again🤞 BTW I still haven’t blocked any of the squares or sown in any of the ends yet!🥺 Still enjoying the tranquility of knitting it and seeing the colour combinations Kelly and Nick come up with each month. It will get completed - I am determined! 😀 All good wishes to you and your family.😊
Oh I bet it would be lovely having a look through those magazines again! How lovely that you kept them.
You are doing so well with the Goose Eggs blocks, there is a lot of knitting involved isn't there 🥰
Loved seeing the notification for your video. Love the idea of a patreon! I love the blanket that you made for your friend. I have never seen that stitch but want to now start one
Oh and patreon is just trying out chat rooms. One group I’m in is part of the beta testing for it. You could have separate topics to separate different patterns or crafts
Thank you so much Carey 🥰 it's such a fun stitch, I'm tempted to make another one. I have a different mandala colourway which I'm very eager to see worked up.
That sounds really interesting. I really like the community aspect which it seems to cater for.
Such a nice surprise to see your podcast appear in my subscription tab. It’s hard to believe that your beautiful boy is almost 5! Loved hearing his sweet voice. Your blankets are beautiful, as are your sock patterns. I’ll be purchasing both soon. A newsletter from you would be lovely and I would definitely support your Patreon channel.
Thank you so much for your support 😊 time really flies doesn't it!
Always love your videos.. you have such a calming presence…
Love your crochet especially the back one.. that yarn would make a lovely garment ..cardigan or long vest.. I crochet some but never made a garment
So many with Patreon now it adds up so I move around some and always feel badly… I love them all
I have had trouble with them not being able to access the videos but they still take my money every month and customer service is nonexistent so I get annoyed
Anyway I would try and follow you
Best wishes for any new endeavors!
Write up that black blanket pattern it’s stunning!
Thank you so much 😊 and thank you for your thoughts on the patreon idea, I appreciate it. It's still very much a thought right now rather than a plan.
I don't think I have the expertise to write up the blanket pattern, there was quite a bit of 'winging it' involved 😆. I do have another couple of balls of Mandala in another colourway and am so tempted to make another so maybe I'll be a bit more mindful with that process and share how I did it 😊
Hi Dani! I’m so please to find you’ve recorded a podcast. It was wonderful seeing your new knitting patterns and your funnel crochet projects! ❤
I am so pleased you enjoyed it, thank you so much 😊
Nice to see you Dani! Always a treat❤
That's so kind, thank you 😊
I was so excited to see another podcast. I adore seeing what you have been up to and would love for you to do a blog or anything really, happy to support in anyway. Your designs are beautiful and love seeing your projects. I to have been enjoying picking up the hook more then the needles at the moment. ❤
That is so kind, thank you so much 😊
Yes a newsletter would be terrific. 🙋🏼♀️🇦🇺
Ah brilliant, thank you 😊
Lovely to see you again dani..after your podcast ast I went straight on to wool warehouse and bought the yarn pack for the fireside blanket so thanks for the inspiration 😊❤
Oh enjoy, it is so lovely to work on 😊
So nice seeing you again and your precious pup!!!
Thank you so much 😊
@@littlebobbinsknits3052how old is bobbins now?
He's 14 now.
So lovely to see you again Dani…your blankets are beautiful and your new sock patterns are simply gorgeous! I’m currently working on the Contrast Blast socks by Stephen West, and the Alpine Bloom sweater by Caitlin Hunter…my long term projects include The Goose Eggs Quilt blanket (4 squares completed using Lay Family yarn sets) and a scrappy sock yarn mitred square blanket…as a mostly “monogamous” knitter, I think I’ve got more than enough on my needles at the moment 😂 As an aside, I cannot believe your little guy is nearly 5 years old! Where has the time gone? I hope your mom’s doing well and think it would be lovely to see her again in your upcoming videos…take care!
Wow what lovely projects you are working on. I'm thrilled to hear you are getting along well with the Goose Eggs blocks too 💓
So nice to see you Dani. I remember your very first podcast. I’ve been knitting for many years, but have only recently started dabbling in crochet. Your blankets are gorgeous. Really love the look of the block stitch with the changing colours. I hadn’t seen that stitch before. And of course, I immediately had to go and order the fireside blanket kit! 😳 I love the idea of making a blanket, but haven’t managed to complete one yet. Maybe having the kit will help. 🤞❤
Thank you so much 😊 I think you will like the Fireside blanket. The urge to see what the next square will look like will keep you going. Let me know how you like it 🥰
Such a lovely podcast ❤you are such an inspiration xx
Thank you so much Aunty Jack xxx
Woot woot lovely to see you again 🎉❤❤❤
Thank you so much 😊
What a wonderful surprise seeing your podcast come up. I would love if you did a Patreon account. I really miss your podcasts.
Thank you so much for your support 😊
Blankets and bag are lovely
Thank you 😊
I knit and crochet and make garments. Wool is fine as long as it has to be some structure. I don't use anything that's very drapey is all. I live in a place that gets really cold so I like things to have a bit of bulk and crochet does that.
That's really good to know, thank you 😊
Great video love your projects
Thank you so much 😊
Very happy to see a podcast from you. I laughed at you had to go back to being a Pterodactyl, my sister had to be Chewbacca and he would make her do it on their walk to Kindy so she would get strange looks.
Haha that's so funny 😆 I'm so pleased you enjoyed the podcast 😊
Lovely podcast and so nice to see crochet blankets .I crochet with 4 ply indie dyed yarns on size 4 mm hook it gives nice soft drape .I think you will enjoy crochet shawls .I've made the hexi cardigan too ,you can always make them in pastel one colour merino 4 ply .A newsletter or small vlog for catch-up would be nice idea xx
Oh lovely! Yes I might need to get more adventurous with crochet, it's so much fun. Where can I find the hexi cardigan? That sounds lovely 😊
@@littlebobbinsknits3052 hi if you Google make and do crew ,they have a free pattern or there may be a pattern on ravelry also known as the campfire cardigan ,it's very simple ,two hexigan shapes sewn together and folded .x
Oooh lovely, will have a look. Thank you 😊
Hello Dani, it was so lovely to catch up with you and what you have been creating. I love the colour combinations that crochet inspires and one of my favourite designers is Amanda Perkins - there are a couple of very lacy patterns for edge to edge cardigans by her that might be a good starting point for a garment that might inspire you and her books are brilliant. I wonder if you have thought about using the 'community' tab here on your TH-cam - it is a very useful extra area. And I don't know how you feel about the 'thanks' here on TH-cam but that is something I like to use when I can to support creators. Anyway I am sure you will find the right thing for you and it will be so good to see what you decide to do. I am having a lot of fun with the Goose Egg Quilt blanket knitting - it's a lovely pattern. Take care and happy knitting, Teresa 🐾💙🧶♥
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Teresa 😊 I must admit I have no clue what the 'community' tab is - I'm so out of the loop 🤦♀️ I'll look into it, that could be a really good place to start, thank you so much for the idea 🥰
I'll look into Amanda Perkins thank you 😊
I'm so thrilled to hear you are enjoying the Goose Eggs Quilt too 🥰
Hello HUNNI awwwwvsooo good to see you Hope my little friend well 5 !!!! ARE YOU SURE dear me where has that time gone I nearly chocked on me tea . Pegs sends Peggy sloppy kisses . OMGOOODNESSS your blanket is stunning. Big hugs xxx ❤
Time flies doesn't it 🥰 sending hugs xx
I'm working on a sweater pattern for myself at the moment, so I only need to worry about one size right now. The problem is I don't think well math mathematically so I have to stop and knit once I've come up with an idea, and see if it works and if it doesn't I get to rip it out work out some different numbers and try again. I am taking some serious notes though so when I've got it how I want it I can just make it again easily. It is going to take me a while though, lol. Nice to see you put out a podcast again, it was a welcomed surprise when I opened TH-cam today.
How exciting! It sounds like you are having a lot of fun experimenting!
So pleased you were happy to see the podcast 😊
Thank you so much for a lovely podcast…..just what I needed after a visit to hospital. I love all of the projects you talked about. I’m currently knitting some Bobbles and Stripes Shortie Socks by Maya Davis (Wool Barn Knits)….knitting is my therapy ❤
I'm so pleased the episode came at a good time for you, I hope you are doing ok 💕 I love that pretty pattern by Maya, I bet they are a really fun project.
I’ve loved and knit your sock patterns but I was wondering if you any pattern s for the quilts with embroidery on them that you and your mother make? I love those! 💕
Your bag is gorgeous! (I mean, everything you make is gorgeous, but I'm amazed at how you whipped up that bag without a pattern.)
I've only made one crocheted garment, a cardigan using a Lion Brand pattern. (I had a lot of coral pink acrylic/wool blend to use up, and that was after knitting myself a shrug and making a sock monkey for my niece out of it.) The pattern itself was confusing, and I think they were fibbing about how much yardage it took because I couldn't do the full edging. But it turned out mostly okay. I would absolutely crochet another garment, but I might avoid Lion Brand garment patterns next time.
Thank you so much 😊 ah that's good to know thank you!
Dani, I was commissioned to crochet an ankle length granny square cardi/coat about 4 years ago. I made it out of Knit Picks Brava Worsted which is an acrylic yarn. Basically, it was a wearable blanket. It was sooo heavy! I was completely stressed out about the joinings coming apart. I warned my client that I was concerned but she really wanted that length. I ended up reinforcing all of the shoulder block joins with quilting thread. I still get a little sick feeling when I think about it, wondering how it has fared over time. Note to self - do NOT take commissions on questionable projects.
Oh that is so stressful! It's so difficult to explain practicalities of a craft to someone if they don't actually know how to do the craft isn't it! I feel your pain on that one!
So excited to open up TH-cam and see a video from you. Such a nice podcast - your videos are always so peaceful and creative. I would happily join a Patreon account from you given the chance!
That's so lovely to hear, thank you 😊
Nice to see you again x
Thank you so much 😊
New sub here and your work is wonderful. Looking forward to seeing your projects. Oh and I am also bi-crafty and very much enjoy using a hook or a needle - either one works 😊
Thank you so much, so pleased you found me 😊
Dani, it was so lovely to watch this podcast tonight. Just what I needed. You made me laugh about naughty Teddy…Tasha used to be the same - though perhaps she was a bit more cuddly than Teddy.
That crochet bag is EVERYTHING!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Quite inspiring 🥰🥰🥰
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Thank you so much Tracey 🥰
Lovely video-thanks! Where can I find a pattern for the granny square handbag?
Thank you so much 😊 I didn't use a pattern for the bag. It's just a panel of 12 for the front and back (4x3) and 1 square wide. I used the join as you go technique for all of it then did a few rows of double crochet (uk terms) around the top. I used a granny square random colour generator for the colour placement. Hope that helps.
@@littlebobbinsknits3052 Thank you! That’s very helpful indeed! I’m going to give it a go. 🤗
Lovely dani ❤
Thank you so much 😊
Hi Dani! This is the first time I'm seeing your podcast and I so resonated with the beginning of this episode.."we're keeping this one!" because I just started my own knitting podcast (1 episode so far😊) and the number of times I started and restarted my second episode recording..😂was ridiculous. Haha. So I felt this. Looking forward to watching more of your episodes and connecting with you, lady💗
Haha! The takes just had to stop 😆 how exciting you have started a podcast. I will look forward to coming for a watch. Thank you so much for watching mine 😊
Hallo Dani Nice to se you What are the name for the hexagon blanket you are making 😊
Sooo great to see you again Dani and I love love love all of your crochet makes. When I make crochet garments, I tend to stick to the lighter weight yarns (fingering mostly) so that I get the drape without the weight and the item is actually wearable! I really like your bag and didn’t know that there was a random color generator for granny squares! In terms of dialogue with your audience, would it be feasible to do short vlog-style videos? I know time is of the essence sometimes! Just started my own YT podcast about all things yarn-y and I’ve only recently found enough headspace for it since retiring from my healthcare career. Wish I had started earlier because I’m having fun with it but sometimes that’s just the way things happen and we do best not to beat ourselves up about it! Take care and hope to see you again soon!
Thank you so much. I'm not sure how to proceed really, vlogs tend to take me longer than a sit down podcast but I will find a way. It has been lovely reconnecting with people 🥰 I'll have to come and have a visit to your channel thank you for letting me know about it 😊
The random granny generator is brilliant, there is also an app called Crochet Studio which I have enjoyed using too, so helpful when you don't want to think you much (which I really like 😆).
I can’t find the link you mentioned to “how to have only one end on a granny square”. It would be very helpful. Thank you.
Here's the link - th-cam.com/video/TpXBp2_HrqQ/w-d-xo.html
Such a handy technique 😊
@@littlebobbinsknits3052 Thank you!
could you do a video on this blanket? It's beautiful!!
Which one? The black one? I am tempted to make another so I possibly could 🤔
Hiya Dani it’s my first time watching and apologies i couldn’t watch it all but would love to make your beautiful blankets how do I get the pattern thank you
My headboard is a different color otherwise very like yours. I have a long coat chihuahua hua. He is brown goldish &white. I love him so….
hi Dani you just cameinto my suggestions, love your podcast, how much yarn did you use for black and mandala blanket?
Ah I'm so pleased you found me 😊 I used 1 ball of the Mandala and 5 of the black.
I've made crochet cardigans etc. I doesn't use 3 times as much yarn more like 1.5-2x. When I started I used acrylic yarns but I like wearing natural yarns more. I just finished a cardigan in merino/silk dk yarn. It used 1400m (I usually don't use as much yarn as others somehow) and weighs 550 gram. I don't think it's heavier then dk knitted garments. I don't like acrylic yarns in crochet garments mostly because of the drape I love acrylic yarns in crochet blankets. Cotton can be really heave in crochet garments so I only use it when it's a cotton acrylic blend.
That's really interesting thank you. What cardigan have you just made. Merino/silk sounds like a lovely blend for a crochet garment. I must give one a try.
Lovely video, what is the pattern for the afghan? made from the Mandala? Happy August to you !
Thank you so much 😊 I didn't use a pattern but it's made using block stitch and there are lots of tutorials for that on here 😊
Love you xxx
Love yoooooou xxx
Are your patterns on Ravely?
They are 😊. Here is the link if you fancy a look - www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/danielle-jorges-ravelry-store
Are you going to try to do Christmas vlogs this year.
I hope so, I always really enjoy doing those 🤞