I downloaded that app after Hooked by Robin mentioned it, and I’m excited that they’re adding more yarns to it! Something I think is super cool about the app is that you can plug in your color palette and granny dimensions, and it can generate a random blanket using your colors! And it even calculates how much yarn you will need!
Thanks, Elise. Another enthusiastic video, this time on yarns! One of my favorite blanket yarns is Impeccable, because I can locate it at my local Michael’s. The Premier yarns aren’t local, so I would have to find a Canadian distributor for them. Your videos that include the brand always seem to be positive. I love “positive”! The CS app looks very interesting, especially for color palettes. Wishing you a lovely weekend! 💐 🌸 🌺 ❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet Ma wears at least two half-granny square shawls that I can think of. They did both knitting and crocheting. I'm literally sitting here right now making a replica of Ma's red shawl.
I've made a few granny square blankets in my day. You are absolutely right about wool. Lordy that blanket was heavy and you can't just toss wool in the wash. I mostly save wool for hats and scarfs and such. I took that wool blanket on a camping trip once and my friend didn't bring enough blankets and so i let her borrow it. She loved it and when we were packing up i asked her if she would like to keep it. I warned her about washing wool and she still wanted it. Honestly, i was happy to be rid of that thing 🤣
They are what attracted me to crocheting, too! And what attracted me to your channel was when I was scrolling through TH-cam and saw your background granny square blankets. I knew this was the right channel for me and I’m so glad that you love them as much as I do! More power to the grannies!
I love that you're pointing out to look for washable yarns!!! Especially on yarns for blankets and stuff like this( which you want/ need to wash more often then other pieces)...Your projects are beautiful to my taste...!!!
Elise, what a great video to help understand the best yarns for making granny squares! Thank you for mentioning Premier Yarns NEW Minikins Collection! You have such a wonderful gift for educating your subscribers about the pros and cons of yarn collections! Keep bringing more love and joy into our beautiful world through your awesome works of art created with yarn!!! Love the on-line tools that you bring to our attention!!! Thank you!
I'm first and foremost a quilter. I dabble in crochet. But, one of the first quilts I designed for myself was based off the last afghan my grandma had made for me. Hers was crocheted using a bright variegated yarn of red, yellow, green, and blue, bordered and joined with black. My quilt mimicked that but using 2 1/2" squares I cut from about 20 different fabrics. There are no two blocks that are the same, and I love that quilt to death.
I really appreciate this video. I feel like every time I do a project I use a yarn that's hard to work with. I really need to learn more so I don't feel like I'm wasting time and money.
p.s. I meant to say how very pretty your sweater is, and so flattering those colors are on you. Really brightens your whole spirit! Coordinating lip color, too...gotta love that!! 😃
I'm currently making a granny square blanket and I have to agree the style craft special DK is a great yarn and it's one the softest DK yarns I've used
Thank you so much for this review. It was such a huge help to me! As a beginner I had absolutely no idea what to buy for my granny square project. Thank you! ❤
This was great! I am finally getting the chance to sit and re-watch your last few videos so I can comment on them. I like to watch and listen while I’m working and don’t always get a chance to comment. I have the vintage granny square pattern book and I just love it! I too was obsessed with Little House on the Prairie and I STILL love it! My son, Noah is now reading the series. This video has inspired me to make table runners!! I found myself scanning the rooms for surfaces to put table runners on! I have MANY! And I think they’ll look so cozy in the log cabin! Thanks again for a wonderful and inspirational video!
Oh wow! That is an awesome app. I love granny squares, but the joining and the ends... 😂 even so, I just finished a hexi granny cardi for my granddaughter in ombre pinks and greens.
Crystal, thank you for making me feel welcome in the crochet community. I love all of your stuff, follow you on Facebook and you make your patterns sooooo easy. I was barely able to make a blanket and now I've made about 10 different garments. Thanks and keep it coming!
Absolutely love the video, just came here from your newest video "10 Crochet Blanket Tips", I've been wanting to make a granny square video lately so when I saw that I knew this was my sign lol. Justin Beiber walking around with the blankets reminds me of Linus and using it as a comfort thing. I recently saw a clip with him asking the paparazzi to stop snapping so many pictures because it was spiking his anxiety.
Thank you, Elise. I did grannies back in the 70s, but I think I will love them again with the new yams! I do enjoy your posts and look forward to them. 💜
Such a helpful video. Am a quilter just moving back into crochet from a Girl Scout activity in 7th grade. You nailed it when you said that the granny square mimics quilting-I'm hooked!
"Thank You" yeah, I love granny squares they are easy to do and you can color them with so many different ways? so I'm glad to find the different variety of yarns out there for them? I'm tired of the Wal Mart brand I want to try different and new yarns in a good way, thanks for your info "hugs"
I love Granny Squares and I love the Stylecraft Special DK yarn. It's soooo soft and, like you said, the stitch definition is great. I crocheted the Grace Blanket from Made by Anita. And it looks so great and is so soft and always an eye-catcher. And I love how quickly I can crochet with this yarn. It glides smoothly through my fingers. I didn't know the Crochet Studio app yet. I installed it straight away. Last but not least, I love your channel.😊
Thanks for sharing this info on all these beautiful yarns. I am starting to become addicted to granny square anything. I did your Justin Bieber Sushi blanket and love it.
Elise!! OM! Such a great video! I, too, am obsessed with granny squares. Thank you for sharing all these different yarns. Can't wait to explore the app!
Granny squares are so pretty, but I’ve always had a hard time finding a good yarn for them. I don’t like yarn that gets fuzzy overtime and muddies my stitch definition. Thank you for sharing these yarns!
Such a coincidence…I am in the process of making granny squares right now but not enjoying using wool. This video was so informative and chock full of info. Going to rewatch it and definitely going to download that app! Sounds perfect! Thank you Elise!
Thanks for the info about granny squares. I have already discovered there are thousands of possibilities when it comes to granny squares! I could work a different option every week and never run out of possibilities! and off I go! Now armed with info about a book referral, an app to download, and names of particularly talented designers I can go on a granny square frenzy! I can now see I need a journal to track my 😢projects, color inspirations, and notes of what I learned, and from whom! How many journals can I fill? $1 Tree, here I come!
I absolutely love Style Craft Special!! Both DK and Aran weights are great. It is my favorite yarn for baby blankets because it is so soft even before washing and the colors are incredible. I would say the one con is that I can’t buy it in the store (here in my state, at least). I have to order it online so I can’t see the colors in person before ordering. Often times the color I need is sold out and I have to wait for a restock. It can get annoying. For big box store yarn, I Love This Yarn is tops! So soft, lots of colors, center pull! and reasonably priced when it goes 30% off every other week. The only con is I feel like they don’t have a lot of modern colors and don’t seem to have updated their color palette in a while, so I go to Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek for that boho palette when I need it.
Great information! Thank you. I’m still working on the gift projects you suggested for scrap busters. Lol. I love that app by the way. Great tool for anyone who crochets.
Wow I just found your channel. Am new to crochet and granny squares and found all your info about various yarns so helpful. Will return to this video when planning new projects. Thank you from a new subscriber.
stylecraft DK comes in gorgeous colors but the first time that I worked with Ih couldn’t deal with how thin it is (I’m used to medium weight). I am actually making a granny square blanket using Patons classic wool; talk about fun. It will be display only
This video helped me a lot. I started learning Granny Squares and what yarn would work best for the project. Thank you for all of the wonderful information from your videos. They have helped me learn and improve my crochet skills.
Great video today! I loved seeing all the yarns you presented. For someone just starting out I could see why those mini skeins are a great buy because you get so many different colors. It takes awhile to save up that many colors from odds and ends of other projects. For many many years Red Heart was my go to granny square yarn, but a few years back I noticed the texture of the yarn began to change. When I would do a granny square afghan after the first wash the yarn would become almost spongey in texture, and it was not as soft as it had been and didn't feel as good in my hands as I worked. I have come to really enjoy working with "I love this Yarn" by Hobby Lobby. I love the huge variety of colors and the softness of the yarn. On the downside, it will pill badly if you do not wash the afghan correctly in cold water and dry on low heat. Also the Hobby Lobby yarn is a little smaller gauge and I usually have to go down a hook size to get a good defined granny square. I also really love making Hexagon shaped granny squares, they look so beautiful! It is nice for a change once in awhile. I usually make at least one granny square project a year, they are such a nice way to use my stash while challenging my creativity. I am working now on something completely different. I am almost finished with my first pair of knitted Scandinavian Selbu mittens. Whew! Talk about a challenge, but I am enjoying learning something new. Have a wonderful day ahead!
All of your blankets are beautiful! Thanks for the terrific overview, showing such a lovely variety of yarns. I recently found out about that fantastic app for granny square projects. 💗👏💗
@@EliseRoseCrochet and how! I planned out an entire pixel art granny square blanket, told me how many of each color granny squares I need and a reference photo with a checklist for when you’re finished the squares. I am in love. Such a useful tool!
Hi Elise, I truly enjoy watching your posts and have learned a great deal. I just love your studio and wanted you to know that I also have that cute little yellow chest on your shelf behind you. It even has the same decals on each drawer. I used to keep doll clothes in it when I was a wee child.
I use a ton of Paintbox cotton DK and acrylic DK, they are my go to yarns. I crochet a lot of intricate designs like Helen Shrimpton patterns and that cotton DK is perfect. I used to use a lot of Stylecraft DK but the quality seemed to go down, lots of inconsistency and after being burned a few times I switched to Paintbox. Awesome video!!!! I love Granny squares.
Wow! I love your videos...I downloaded Crochet Studio and it is AWESOME! Thanks for the heads up about it. And Thank You for all your fantastic videos!
Hello Elise, are you planning to eat on the tablecloth? I think if I make one, I’d definitely enjoy looking at it as I ate. Probably put it in dryer on cool for 5 minutes then drape over the table to finish drying. Hope it won’t shrink or pit up. Thank you for such a lovely channel to watch. Certainly enjoy the projects you pick to do.
Thanks for another wonderful, helpful video! After seeing one of your videos I ordered the Vintage Crochet book and made one of the pillow covers. I am with you Stylecraft DK is a great yarn to use and have made many blankets with it.
Hi Elise, Thank you for sharing the best yarns to use - I can also agree with you that Stylecraft Special DK yarn is absolutely gorgeous to use and the amount of colours that are available is mind blowing. When I was a child my younger sister and I used to love watching “A Little House on the Prairie”! I love your channel I’m always learning something new and want to try new things after seeing it on your channel- so a very big thank you 🙏🏼🤗 Take care and stay safe. God bless you all. Happy Crafting 🧶💗😻 P.s. I also heard of this fabulous app through Hooked by Robins channel.
Oh I'm so sorry you snagged your DMC Natura blanket!!! UGH! I know the feeling! What a great video Elise. Such yummy colors and sweet little squares. I always just hold up a tiny granny square and think "there is nothing cuter!" when I make one! Awesome video. And thank you for those app suggestions!
I will have to try that Crochet Studio app! I used to use the Red Heart app to pick out Red Heart Super Saver colors when I was at the local Shopko (back before the chain went out of business), and found it to be very useful for choosing coordinating colors for granny square afghans.
I've used Stylecraft DK and Aran for C2C Graphgan projects. I was amazed about the connection between 100% cotton and hand or joint pain. I am allergic to wool and have been focusing on a lot of new cotton lately and I have been suffering from hand pain. Who would have thought? Thanks for the tip, love the video.
I really like granny squares and have enjoyed making them🥰 I’m currently making your bunny ears egg toppers and need to do about 6. Your beautifully done video is s enjoyable as usual. Have a great weekend……..Karen from Greenleaf,Idaho 😊
I made those bunny ears egg toppers too! They turned out SO cute! I hot glued some teeny tiny craft flowers around their ears and i nestled them in a shallow basket with green moss so it looked like they were peeking out. That project really brought me joy and i get so many compliments on that little basket full of bunnies.
I'm so glad to find you! New to crocheting, but I love the look of Granny Squares - are they easy/fast to do?? I'm going to watch your tutorial NOW! New subscriber, love your content! Thanks!
Elise.. I’ve just had a happy but disastrous experience making the prettiest, softest, silkiest, cuddliest granny square blanket for new niece expected next month…. Talk about worming! And tons of joins, of course, but the yarn’s so slippery that even with square knots & extra weaving in, I think this treasure is doomed… the yarn: Bernat Baby Velvet, bought on clearance for $2 to $3 per 3.5oz, 165 yd skein. Making a 2nd attempt with a smaller hook & tighter tension. I’d love to see an episode of Le Petite Saint all about how to use velvet yarns, good knots for it, good stitches & projects… ❤ Jana
Hello, Elise! Can you please share the colors you used when showcasing the stylecraft dk yarns? I’d love to recreate that look! Just beautiful! I’m enjoying all your videos!
I'm 60& still obsessed with little house & the Walton's. I do know that Ma Ingalls was a knitter,just can't remember what episode & although it isn't granny squares I did crochet a replica of a blanket that was sometimes on the back of the Walton's couch.😊
I just found you because I’m about to start granny squares and don’t know what yarns are best. This is fantastic, thank you! My fave cotton yarn for my starter projects like washcloths and towels has been 24/7 mercerized. Have you reviewed that for granny squares?
Hello, I happy I found your video. I want to crochet a table runner. I've been pondering what type of yarn to use for my project. I want the yarn to be machine washable , not pill after repeated washing, and dryer safe. Do you believe a cotton/acrylic blend is appropriate? I look forward to and appreciate your opinion. Thank you.
One yarn you might want to check out is the Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted . I believe they also have a DK version as well. The anti-pilling technology would be great for something that you're going to wash a lot! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello! I stumbled upon your channel or the algorithm sent you. Either way, I subscribed and I am happy to do so. Thank you for all of the good content.
I love your videos! Could you--or have you already--described "stitch definition"? I sort of know what it means but I don't understand how different yarns make the stitches look different. Thanks in advance!
Think of stitch definition like a photo. The more crisp/clear the photo is like having good stitch definition. You can see the structure of the stitches very clearly. Then think of a blurry photo where you can't see details, that's like a yarn that doesn't have as much stitch definition. But with yarn stitch definition isn't a good or bad thing, it's just a term to describe the crispness of the yarn. I hope that makes sense. 🧶🧶🧶
love this video and granny squares soooo much ! still learning so much about yarn, im already a hoarder tho haha! im 30 and love crocheting in my rocking chair out on my screened in porch, enjoying nature and doing granny square/hexagon projects. totally feel that chill granny vibe and its awesome lol. first crochet book i ever bought was The Granny Square Book and i love trying new patterns, my mom absolutely loves them so I give her some that she uses as coasters.
@@EliseRoseCrochet thank you, it totally is !!! when its warm outside i practically live on my screened in porch haha xD I built it with my dad and its my special place! being outside is lovely, and where I live there are a lot of trees and birds chirping its like a fairytale (: at least when it is warm haha i cant handle the cold so winter makes me sad cause i dont get to be with nature as much.
Hey 👋🏻 After watching this through twice, I realized there is a very practical reason for some makers to use that Paintbox wool blend. Yes it is a little scratchy. However, the cost of weighted blankets for sensory seekers is OUTRAGEOUS! My son is autistic with epilepsy and has been dubbed a sensory seeker with sensory processing disorder. His purchased blanket was $210! For that, I could make a nice big blanket out of that yarn and still be able to wash it ( yes gentle and air dry). But that commercial blanket had pellets in it and could not be washed. So for anyone with someone special with those kinds of issues, this may be perfect!
I live in Norway, so we don't even have the same yarn brands. I just wanted to know what sort of yarn is best to use in terms of material, so I found myself skipping through most of this video lol So essentially acrylic is really easy to work with, while cotton is warm and soft, but tiring to work with due to lack of stretch. Whool is warm but heavy, which can actually be good thing if you like weighted blankets :> although, because a little bit scratchy, wouldn't be good if you have sensory issues towards scratchy fabrics (I like weighed blankets, but can't stand scratchy fabric lol)
Hi I just wanted to ask if you could make a video about how to knit . I really want to knit frog and toad but I can’t find a video about the basics for knitting amigurumi
Thank you for all your GREAT videos!! I love that I stumbled across you. 😊 I wanted to tell you that I, too, had joint pain, among other issues like several autoimmune conditions. I did a Keto diet & mostly eliminated those issues, but 10 mos ago, my husband & I started a Carnivore diet... & yep, gonna use the "cure" word, CURED our multiple conditions. We're in our late 40s & had spent over 10 yrs thinking this was "life," getting older, & just accepting the pain... NOT ANYMORE. You have passed some awesome crochet advice/tips/tricks, etc so I just wanted to share this with you. Our favorite docs we follow are Dr Ken Berry, & Dr Anthony Chaffee. 😊❤
Thank you so much!! I started eating mostly paleo and I know that has helped a lot but I do have some joint pain. I try to avoid gluten as much as possible because I know it's a trigger for me! Thanks so much for sharing, that's amazing!! I'm so glad you're better! ❤️
What a great video! Thanks for sharing your experiences with these yarns. I’m apprehensive about granny squares (putting them together anyway) as I did one many years ago that ended up coming apart 😢 Love the app too! Maybe I will try again ❤️
The best yarn ever is I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby and every other week on their 30% off sale, each skein is only 3.79. It feels like butter and has an amazing array of colors, and variegated colora
I’ve tried the Impeccable, didn’t care for it, it was “squeaky,” which I absolutely hate. I think Crafters Secret Big Idea is preferable in the cheaper yarns. It’s much softer, and I like the amount of yarn you get (huge).
My favorites yarns are from ‘bergère de France’, they are so beautiful and nice to the touch and also, easy to work with. They have some categories of yarn that exist since the 60’s, I mean by that, that the yarn you love won’t disappear like it happens with some other brands… but I will definitely try the ones you listed, they look great ! 😊
I downloaded that app after Hooked by Robin mentioned it, and I’m excited that they’re adding more yarns to it! Something I think is super cool about the app is that you can plug in your color palette and granny dimensions, and it can generate a random blanket using your colors! And it even calculates how much yarn you will need!
I didn't know it could calculate how much yarn you need!! It's an amazing app!! Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thanks, Elise. Another enthusiastic video, this time on yarns!
One of my favorite blanket yarns is Impeccable, because I can locate it at my local Michael’s. The Premier yarns aren’t local, so I would have to find a Canadian distributor for them. Your videos that include the brand always seem to be positive. I love “positive”!
The CS app looks very interesting, especially for color palettes.
Wishing you a lovely weekend! 💐 🌸 🌺 ❤️
What does the app cost?
@@barbaraproscia3275 Free, but has ads. You can pay for prime to remove ads.
@@barbaraproscia3275 It's free
Yes, they do crochet. Season 1 episode 15 Laura, crochets a green scarf as Christmas gift for pa’ 🤗💚
Oh man!!! I didn't see that!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet Ma wears at least two half-granny square shawls that I can think of. They did both knitting and crocheting. I'm literally sitting here right now making a replica of Ma's red shawl.
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I've made a few granny square blankets in my day. You are absolutely right about wool. Lordy that blanket was heavy and you can't just toss wool in the wash. I mostly save wool for hats and scarfs and such. I took that wool blanket on a camping trip once and my friend didn't bring enough blankets and so i let her borrow it. She loved it and when we were packing up i asked her if she would like to keep it. I warned her about washing wool and she still wanted it. Honestly, i was happy to be rid of that thing 🤣
Lol!! Thankfully it got a loving new home! 🧶🧶🧶
Wool in a fingering weight or a 2 is good for blankets. Half the weight and all the coziness
Thanks for the shout out, and for sharing these yarns. I'm obsessed with grannys and always looking for new ways to try them out.
Thank you so much, Toni! There are so many amazing yarns for grannies out there!! 🧶🧶🧶
They are what attracted me to crocheting, too! And what attracted me to your channel was when I was scrolling through TH-cam and saw your background granny square blankets. I knew this was the right channel for me and I’m so glad that you love them as much as I do! More power to the grannies!
Awww! That's awesome!! Granny squares are the comfort food of crafting!! 🧶🌈🪡💓
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I love that you're pointing out to look for washable yarns!!! Especially on yarns for blankets and stuff like this( which you want/ need to wash more often then other pieces)...Your projects are beautiful to my taste...!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶🧶
Elise, what a great video to help understand the best yarns for making granny squares! Thank you for mentioning Premier Yarns NEW Minikins Collection! You have such a wonderful gift for educating your subscribers about the pros and cons of yarn collections! Keep bringing more love and joy into our beautiful world through your awesome works of art created with yarn!!! Love the on-line tools that you bring to our attention!!! Thank you!
Thank you so much!! I love the Minikins Collection!!! Such gorgeous yarns, can hardly keep my hands off of them! ❤
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I'm first and foremost a quilter. I dabble in crochet. But, one of the first quilts I designed for myself was based off the last afghan my grandma had made for me. Hers was crocheted using a bright variegated yarn of red, yellow, green, and blue, bordered and joined with black. My quilt mimicked that but using 2 1/2" squares I cut from about 20 different fabrics. There are no two blocks that are the same, and I love that quilt to death.
Oh my goodness, your quilt sounds beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️
I really appreciate this video. I feel like every time I do a project I use a yarn that's hard to work with. I really need to learn more so I don't feel like I'm wasting time and money.
Thank you, Elise! You’re such a valuable contributor to our Crochet Community❤️
You just get better and better providing information, tools, and education on this channel. I just love watching your videos!
Awww! Thank you so much! 🧶🧶🧶
p.s. I meant to say how very pretty your sweater is, and so flattering those colors are on you. Really brightens your whole spirit! Coordinating lip color, too...gotta love that!! 😃
Awww, thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm currently making a granny square blanket and I have to agree the style craft special DK is a great yarn and it's one the softest DK yarns I've used
It's an amazing yarn with so many different colors!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you so much for this review. It was such a huge help to me! As a beginner I had absolutely no idea what to buy for my granny square project. Thank you! ❤
Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶
This was great! I am finally getting the chance to sit and re-watch your last few videos so I can comment on them. I like to watch and listen while I’m working and don’t always get a chance to comment. I have the vintage granny square pattern book and I just love it! I too was obsessed with Little House on the Prairie and I STILL love it! My son, Noah is now reading the series. This video has inspired me to make table runners!! I found myself scanning the rooms for surfaces to put table runners on! I have MANY! And I think they’ll look so cozy in the log cabin! Thanks again for a wonderful and inspirational video!
Oh I bet they will look gorgeous in your log home!!! 🧶🧶🧶
I love watching videos with your thoughts on yarn because you always bring up points that I don't think of.
Awww, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💓
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Oh wow! That is an awesome app. I love granny squares, but the joining and the ends... 😂 even so, I just finished a hexi granny cardi for my granddaughter in ombre pinks and greens.
Oh that sounds amazing!!! 🧶🧶🧶
This video came at the perfect time! I'm attempting to find colors for a temperature blanket using the linen stitch.
The app will be perfect for you!! 🧶🧶🧶
Crystal, thank you for making me feel welcome in the crochet community. I love all of your stuff, follow you on Facebook and you make your patterns sooooo easy. I was barely able to make a blanket and now I've made about 10 different garments. Thanks and keep it coming!
You are so welcome! 🧶
Absolutely love the video, just came here from your newest video "10 Crochet Blanket Tips", I've been wanting to make a granny square video lately so when I saw that I knew this was my sign lol. Justin Beiber walking around with the blankets reminds me of Linus and using it as a comfort thing. I recently saw a clip with him asking the paparazzi to stop snapping so many pictures because it was spiking his anxiety.
I'm so glad you liked the video! And I can't imagine being in the spotlight like that! It would give me anxiety too! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you, Elise. I did grannies back in the 70s, but I think I will love them again with the new yams! I do enjoy your posts and look forward to them. 💜
I love granny squares so much!!!! 🧶🧶🧶 Have fun!!! ❤️
Such a helpful video. Am a quilter just moving back into crochet from a Girl Scout activity in 7th grade. You nailed it when you said that the granny square mimics quilting-I'm hooked!
"Thank You" yeah, I love granny squares they are easy to do and you can color them with so many different ways? so I'm glad to find the different variety of yarns out there for them? I'm tired of the Wal Mart brand I want to try different and new yarns in a good way, thanks for your info "hugs"
Granny squares are so wonderful to make! 🧶🧶🧶
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Thank you for another inspirational video. I always want to get to hooking and make all the things. Have a blessed weekend friends.
That's wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! 🧶🧶🧶
I love Granny Squares and I love the Stylecraft Special DK yarn. It's soooo soft and, like you said, the stitch definition is great. I crocheted the Grace Blanket from Made by Anita. And it looks so great and is so soft and always an eye-catcher. And I love how quickly I can crochet with this yarn. It glides smoothly through my fingers. I didn't know the Crochet Studio app yet. I installed it straight away. Last but not least, I love your channel.😊
Thanks for sharing this info on all these beautiful yarns. I am starting to become addicted to granny square anything. I did your Justin Bieber Sushi blanket and love it.
That's wonderful!! Granny squares are the best!! They are my go to project when I need something simple and colorful!! 🧶🌈🪡💓
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Elise!! OM! Such a great video! I, too, am obsessed with granny squares. Thank you for sharing all these different yarns.
Can't wait to explore the app!
You are so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶
I LOVE GRANNY SQUARES!! I'm currently working on a Granny Square cocoon sweater. SO easy to make and really cute!
Oooh! That sounds amazing!!! 🧶🧶🧶
I have really enjoyed all of your videos. I’m new to TH-cam and you are one of my favorites 💕💕💕
Awww! Thank you so much! ❤️🧶✨
Granny squares are so pretty, but I’ve always had a hard time finding a good yarn for them. I don’t like yarn that gets fuzzy overtime and muddies my stitch definition. Thank you for sharing these yarns!
I love granny squares, too. So enjoyable to make and there are so many options. I like making up designs and patterns. 😊❤
I totally agree! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you so much Elise for shouting me out in your video! Your such a great crochet friend!
Thank you for sharing the app with me!! 🧶🧶🧶
Such a coincidence…I am in the process of making granny squares right now but not enjoying using wool. This video was so informative and chock full of info. Going to rewatch it and definitely going to download that app! Sounds perfect! Thank you Elise!
Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶
What about Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn for granny squares
I haven't tried that one! 🧶🧶🧶
It is the absolute best! My favorite yarn of all time. And if u go every other week on their 30% off sales, that very yarn is only 3.79 ❤❤❤
Thanks for the info about granny squares. I have already discovered there are thousands of possibilities when it comes to granny squares! I could work a different option every week and never run out of possibilities! and off I go! Now armed with info about a book referral, an app to download, and names of particularly talented designers I can go on a granny square frenzy! I can now see I need a journal to track my 😢projects, color inspirations, and notes of what I learned, and from whom! How many journals can I fill? $1 Tree, here I come!
Awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Granny squares are amazing! 🧶🧶🧶
I absolutely love Style Craft Special!! Both DK and Aran weights are great. It is my favorite yarn for baby blankets because it is so soft even before washing and the colors are incredible. I would say the one con is that I can’t buy it in the store (here in my state, at least). I have to order it online so I can’t see the colors in person before ordering. Often times the color I need is sold out and I have to wait for a restock. It can get annoying.
For big box store yarn, I Love This Yarn is tops! So soft, lots of colors, center pull! and reasonably priced when it goes 30% off every other week. The only con is I feel like they don’t have a lot of modern colors and don’t seem to have updated their color palette in a while, so I go to Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek for that boho palette when I need it.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!! 🧶🧶🧶
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What a wealth of information! Thank you for all you do
You are so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶
Great information! Thank you. I’m still working on the gift projects you suggested for scrap busters. Lol. I love that app by the way. Great tool for anyone who crochets.
Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶
i Sprinted to the app store to get this!!! I’m learning so much from your channel, thank you 😊
Hope you enjoy it! 🧶🧶🧶
I love working with cotton, it's my go to. Oh you covered DMC Natura! It's my favourite, the XL chunky one is gorgeous.
I saw the XL Chunky and I've been very tempted to get it!! 🧶🧶🧶
Wow I just found your channel. Am new to crochet and granny squares and found all your info about various yarns so helpful. Will return to this video when planning new projects. Thank you from a new subscriber.
Thank you so much! 🧶🧶🧶
stylecraft DK comes in gorgeous colors but the first time that I worked with Ih couldn’t deal with how thin it is (I’m used to medium weight). I am actually making a granny square blanket using Patons classic wool; talk about fun. It will be display only
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I loved this video. I'm loving granny squares right now and this was valuable information and inspiration. Thank you for sharing ❤
You are so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶
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This video helped me a lot. I started learning Granny Squares and what yarn would work best for the project. Thank you for all of the wonderful information from your videos. They have helped me learn and improve my crochet skills.
You are so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶
Just downloaded Crochet Studio and wow is it great! Thanks!
I'm so impressed with the app! 🧶🧶🧶
Great video today! I loved seeing all the yarns you presented. For someone just starting out I could see why those mini skeins are a great buy because you get so many different colors. It takes awhile to save up that many colors from odds and ends of other projects. For many many years Red Heart was my go to granny square yarn, but a few years back I noticed the texture of the yarn began to change. When I would do a granny square afghan after the first wash the yarn would become almost spongey in texture, and it was not as soft as it had been and didn't feel as good in my hands as I worked. I have come to really enjoy working with "I love this Yarn" by Hobby Lobby. I love the huge variety of colors and the softness of the yarn. On the downside, it will pill badly if you do not wash the afghan correctly in cold water and dry on low heat. Also the Hobby Lobby yarn is a little smaller gauge and I usually have to go down a hook size to get a good defined granny square. I also really love making Hexagon shaped granny squares, they look so beautiful! It is nice for a change once in awhile. I usually make at least one granny square project a year, they are such a nice way to use my stash while challenging my creativity. I am working now on something completely different. I am almost finished with my first pair of knitted Scandinavian Selbu mittens. Whew! Talk about a challenge, but I am enjoying learning something new. Have a wonderful day ahead!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with different yarns! And congrats on your Selbu mittens!! 🧶
I'm currently using the impeccable yarn for my temperature blanket and I absolutely love working with it. The range of colors is amazing too!!
Yes!! Great range of colors!! 🧶🧶🧶
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That App is very cool. Thank you so much for sharing it!❤
It really is! ❤
Very pretty blankets! Love your channel and all the information that you pass on to us! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a wonderful day!
Thank you so much! 🧶🧶🧶
All of your blankets are beautiful! Thanks for the terrific overview, showing such a lovely variety of yarns. I recently found out about that fantastic app for granny square projects. 💗👏💗
You're so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The app is amazing!!! 🧶🧶🧶
idk if I'm behind on the times or what but I am blown away by this app I'm so excited to start using it!
It really is amazing!! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet and how! I planned out an entire pixel art granny square blanket, told me how many of each color granny squares I need and a reference photo with a checklist for when you’re finished the squares. I am in love. Such a useful tool!
I'm going to make my memaw a granny square pillow for Christmas and this is really helpful thank you so much💗
Wonderful! 🎄
Hi Elise, I truly enjoy watching your posts and have learned a great deal. I just love your studio and wanted you to know that I also have that cute little yellow chest on your shelf behind you. It even has the same decals on each drawer. I used to keep doll clothes in it when I was a wee child.
That is so amazing!!! I have two of them, but they are different sizes!! I keep little amigurumi clothes in them!! 🧶🧶🧶
My two favorite hobbies crochet and quilting.
Quilting is something I would love to learn some day! 🧶📍🧵🪡
This video is very helpful!! I’ve just been considering doing something with small granny squares so Thank You 🙏!!!
You are so welcome! 🧶🧶🧶
I use a ton of Paintbox cotton DK and acrylic DK, they are my go to yarns. I crochet a lot of intricate designs like Helen Shrimpton patterns and that cotton DK is perfect. I used to use a lot of Stylecraft DK but the quality seemed to go down, lots of inconsistency and after being burned a few times I switched to Paintbox. Awesome video!!!! I love Granny squares.
That's great to know! Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
I knew you was going to say that cotton was splitty, I was thinking "I bet it's splitty" when you said it 🤣 What a cool app, super clever 👏👏👏
It is splitty! 🤣 But I still love it!! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow! I love your videos...I downloaded Crochet Studio and it is AWESOME! Thanks for the heads up about it. And Thank You for all your fantastic videos!
You're so welcome!! That app is amazing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello Elise, are you planning to eat on the tablecloth? I think if I make one, I’d definitely enjoy looking at it as I ate. Probably put it in dryer on cool for 5 minutes then drape over the table to finish drying. Hope it won’t shrink or pit up. Thank you for such a lovely channel to watch. Certainly enjoy the projects you pick to do.
Thank you! No, the tablecloth will only be for decoration! So glad you enjoyed the video! 🧶🧶🧶
Thanks for another wonderful, helpful video! After seeing one of your videos I ordered the Vintage Crochet book and made one of the pillow covers. I am with you Stylecraft DK is a great yarn to use and have made many blankets with it.
I'm so glad you like the book! So many nice patterns in it! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi Elise,
Thank you for sharing the best yarns to use - I can also agree with you that Stylecraft Special DK yarn is absolutely gorgeous to use and the amount of colours that are available is mind blowing.
When I was a child my younger sister and I used to love watching “A Little House on the Prairie”!
I love your channel I’m always learning something new and want to try new things after seeing it on your channel- so a very big thank you 🙏🏼🤗
Take care and stay safe. God bless you all. Happy Crafting 🧶💗😻
P.s. I also heard of this fabulous app through Hooked by Robins channel.
Thank you so much!! It's such a fun app to play with!! 🧶🧶🧶
Love your videos and the super interesting info! You do not cease to impress me Elise. I am going to try the app!
Thank you 👍🙂🧶
You are so welcome! And thank you!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Aida! 🧶🧶🧶
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Stylecraft DK and Aran (worsted?) are my favourites too, so soft…thank you for your videos they are a joy to watch 😊
Glad you like them! 🧶🧶🧶
I love you tips. I also love your yarn suggestions. Thank you so much. 😊
You are so welcome! 💗
Oh I'm so sorry you snagged your DMC Natura blanket!!! UGH! I know the feeling! What a great video Elise. Such yummy colors and sweet little squares. I always just hold up a tiny granny square and think "there is nothing cuter!" when I make one! Awesome video. And thank you for those app suggestions!
Thank you so much!! And I totally agree, nothing cuter than a teeny tiny granny square!! 🧶🧶🧶
I will have to try that Crochet Studio app! I used to use the Red Heart app to pick out Red Heart Super Saver colors when I was at the local Shopko (back before the chain went out of business), and found it to be very useful for choosing coordinating colors for granny square afghans.
I have that app, but I didn't know that it could suggest yarns based on my photo! Too cool!
It really is a good tool! 🧶🧶🧶
I've used Stylecraft DK and Aran for C2C Graphgan projects. I was amazed about the connection between 100% cotton and hand or joint pain. I am allergic to wool and have been focusing on a lot of new cotton lately and I have been suffering from hand pain. Who would have thought? Thanks for the tip, love the video.
I'm glad the info was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶
I really like granny squares and have enjoyed making them🥰 I’m currently making your bunny ears egg toppers and need to do about 6. Your beautifully done video is s enjoyable as usual. Have a great weekend……..Karen from Greenleaf,Idaho 😊
Awww, thanks so much, Karen! I'm glad you're enjoying the egg cozies!! 🐰🐰🐰
I made those bunny ears egg toppers too! They turned out SO cute! I hot glued some teeny tiny craft flowers around their ears and i nestled them in a shallow basket with green moss so it looked like they were peeking out. That project really brought me joy and i get so many compliments on that little basket full of bunnies.
@@sarahferguson0 I finished one and put it on the head of a little Toft duck, it looks so cute 🥰
@@sarahferguson0 What an amazing idea! Thanks for sharing!!
Yes this yarn is beautiful. Thank you Have a great day.
Thank you! You too! 😊
I'm so glad to find you! New to crocheting, but I love the look of Granny Squares - are they easy/fast to do?? I'm going to watch your tutorial NOW! New subscriber, love your content! Thanks!
Yes! Granny squares are great for beginners!! 🧶🧶🧶
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Enjoyed the video,and the minikins. I need to check the minions out soon TFS!!!❤❤❤
You're so welcome!! 🧶🧶🧶
Elise.. I’ve just had a happy but disastrous experience making the prettiest, softest, silkiest, cuddliest granny square blanket for new niece expected next month…. Talk about worming! And tons of joins, of course, but the yarn’s so slippery that even with square knots & extra weaving in, I think this treasure is doomed… the yarn: Bernat Baby Velvet, bought on clearance for $2 to $3 per 3.5oz, 165 yd skein. Making a 2nd attempt with a smaller hook & tighter tension. I’d love to see an episode of Le Petite Saint all about how to use velvet yarns, good knots for it, good stitches & projects… ❤ Jana
Oh no!!! I hope it ends up working out!!! I haven't used a lot of velvet yarns, so I thank you for the suggestion! ❤
Hello, Elise! Can you please share the colors you used when showcasing the stylecraft dk yarns? I’d love to recreate that look! Just beautiful! I’m enjoying all your videos!
THIS VIDEO! ...is soooooooo helpful! 🤩 THANK YOU 🌷
You're so welcome!! 🧶🧶🧶
My goodness you are so great at bringing information to the yarn community. I just absolutely love your channel. Hugs😊💖💥
Awww! Thank you so much!! 🧶🧶🧶
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I'm 60& still obsessed with little house & the Walton's. I do know that Ma Ingalls was a knitter,just can't remember what episode & although it isn't granny squares I did crochet a replica of a blanket that was sometimes on the back of the Walton's couch.😊
That's amazing! Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet you are welcome!
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I just found you because I’m about to start granny squares and don’t know what yarns are best. This is fantastic, thank you! My fave cotton yarn for my starter projects like washcloths and towels has been 24/7 mercerized. Have you reviewed that for granny squares?
I'm so glad! I would do a couple of test squares to see how it works! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello, I happy I found your video. I want to crochet a table runner. I've been pondering what type of yarn to use for my project. I want the yarn to be machine washable , not pill after repeated washing, and dryer safe. Do you believe a cotton/acrylic blend is appropriate? I look forward to and appreciate your opinion. Thank you.
One yarn you might want to check out is the Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted . I believe they also have a DK version as well. The anti-pilling technology would be great for something that you're going to wash a lot! 🧶🧶🧶
Hello! I stumbled upon your channel or the algorithm sent you. Either way, I subscribed and I am happy to do so. Thank you for all of the good content.
I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you, just the information I was looking for😊
Glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶
Is stylecraft only available online for those in US?
Very inspiring and that app is a game changer for sure!
It really is! 🧶🧶🧶
I love your videos! Could you--or have you already--described "stitch definition"? I sort of know what it means but I don't understand how different yarns make the stitches look different. Thanks in advance!
Think of stitch definition like a photo. The more crisp/clear the photo is like having good stitch definition. You can see the structure of the stitches very clearly. Then think of a blurry photo where you can't see details, that's like a yarn that doesn't have as much stitch definition. But with yarn stitch definition isn't a good or bad thing, it's just a term to describe the crispness of the yarn. I hope that makes sense. 🧶🧶🧶
love this video and granny squares soooo much ! still learning so much about yarn, im already a hoarder tho haha! im 30 and love crocheting in my rocking chair out on my screened in porch, enjoying nature and doing granny square/hexagon projects. totally feel that chill granny vibe and its awesome lol. first crochet book i ever bought was The Granny Square Book and i love trying new patterns, my mom absolutely loves them so I give her some that she uses as coasters.
Love that scene you described!!! Sounds like heaven!! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet thank you, it totally is !!! when its warm outside i practically live on my screened in porch haha xD I built it with my dad and its my special place! being outside is lovely, and where I live there are a lot of trees and birds chirping its like a fairytale (: at least when it is warm haha i cant handle the cold so winter makes me sad cause i dont get to be with nature as much.
Love all your information and thank you, but I also love your sweater! Did you knit it or where could I find one like it?
No, I bought it from Loft last year I think. ❤️❤️❤️
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Hey 👋🏻 After watching this through twice, I realized there is a very practical reason for some makers to use that Paintbox wool blend. Yes it is a little scratchy. However, the cost of weighted blankets for sensory seekers is OUTRAGEOUS! My son is autistic with epilepsy and has been dubbed a sensory seeker with sensory processing disorder. His purchased blanket was $210! For that, I could make a nice big blanket out of that yarn and still be able to wash it ( yes gentle and air dry). But that commercial blanket had pellets in it and could not be washed. So for anyone with someone special with those kinds of issues, this may be perfect!
Just saw a LHOTP episode and Ma was crocheting while waiting for Mary to take her teaching exam.
Awww!! I love that!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I live in Norway, so we don't even have the same yarn brands. I just wanted to know what sort of yarn is best to use in terms of material, so I found myself skipping through most of this video lol
So essentially acrylic is really easy to work with, while cotton is warm and soft, but tiring to work with due to lack of stretch. Whool is warm but heavy, which can actually be good thing if you like weighted blankets :> although, because a little bit scratchy, wouldn't be good if you have sensory issues towards scratchy fabrics (I like weighed blankets, but can't stand scratchy fabric lol)
Glad you got the information you needed! 🧶🧶🧶
Love the video! I have got to check out that app!
It's amazing!!! 🧶🧶🧶
That was so informative thank you so much. I will definitely check out that app. I’m old and want someone who can help me choose colors, yarns etc. 😊❤
It's so great for choosing colors!! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi I just wanted to ask if you could make a video about how to knit . I really want to knit frog and toad but I can’t find a video about the basics for knitting amigurumi
Or if you have any videos you would recommend
I actually have a whole series on my channel Knitting Toys 101: th-cam.com/play/PLlXQRPW4wNLjUlAAopdiq100EFUsdrkvg.html 🧶🧶🧶
I was wondering if you can sure the colors used for your granny goes large blanket? Thank you
I wrote a whole blog post about it and shared the colors: lepetitsaintcrochet.com/2021/01/30/crochet-knitting-therapy-crafting-in-the-hospital/ 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet thank you so much!
Thank you for all your GREAT videos!! I love that I stumbled across you. 😊 I wanted to tell you that I, too, had joint pain, among other issues like several autoimmune conditions. I did a Keto diet & mostly eliminated those issues, but 10 mos ago, my husband & I started a Carnivore diet... & yep, gonna use the "cure" word, CURED our multiple conditions. We're in our late 40s & had spent over 10 yrs thinking this was "life," getting older, & just accepting the pain... NOT ANYMORE. You have passed some awesome crochet advice/tips/tricks, etc so I just wanted to share this with you. Our favorite docs we follow are Dr Ken Berry, & Dr Anthony Chaffee. 😊❤
Thank you so much!! I started eating mostly paleo and I know that has helped a lot but I do have some joint pain. I try to avoid gluten as much as possible because I know it's a trigger for me! Thanks so much for sharing, that's amazing!! I'm so glad you're better! ❤️
What a great video! Thanks for sharing your experiences with these yarns. I’m apprehensive about granny squares (putting them together anyway) as I did one many years ago that ended up coming apart 😢 Love the app too! Maybe I will try again ❤️
I always do the join as you go method. Can't imagine those squares ever coming undone!! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet I will have to look that one up and give it a try!
The best yarn ever is I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby and every other week on their 30% off sale, each skein is only 3.79. It feels like butter and has an amazing array of colors, and variegated colora
Thanks for sharing!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thanks for your information, I’ll head to hobby lobby!
I’ve tried the Impeccable, didn’t care for it, it was “squeaky,” which I absolutely hate. I think Crafters Secret Big Idea is preferable in the cheaper yarns. It’s much softer, and I like the amount of yarn you get (huge).
Thanks so much for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi. I love the granny square piece you made with the gray yarn. Where can I find that pattern? Thank you.
It's either the Harmony Blanket pattern from Attic 24 or the Granny Goes Large from Cherry Heart! 🧶🧶🧶
Love stylecraft and paintbox yarns
They are fantastic!! 🧶🧶🧶
My favorites yarns are from ‘bergère de France’, they are so beautiful and nice to the touch and also, easy to work with. They have some categories of yarn that exist since the 60’s, I mean by that, that the yarn you love won’t disappear like it happens with some other brands… but I will definitely try the ones you listed, they look great ! 😊
Thank you so much for sharing!! I'll have to check it out! ❤