I'm self-taught, been crocheting for over 40 yrs in my 50's now and didn't have TH-cam back in the day. With TH-cam I have learned new patterns and having so much more fun learning new things.
I have a crochet tip. Before I start crocheting for the day I weave in any loose ends that were left from the day before. That way you are not left with weaving in ends after the project is finished. This is really good when you have a lot of color changes in a project.
@@amaris-uhmariss-barela9118 😂 My fave is when she asks “how are the kids?”. 💕 It makes me feel like we are chatting in the living room having some coffee. 🥰
Oh my goodness...I'm an experienced crochet artist and some of these tips are mind blowing...the ziplock bag trick, and the imitation crab stitch, the invisible decrease...oh and the color palette and wip storage tips...thank you.
Omg that's me! I'm Amaris Barela! I had to pause the video and post on all my social medias and call my bf crying cuz you said my name! I'm so excited omg omg
“Never give up” I’ve probably crocheted millions of stitches over 30 years, but I didn’t realize how much I still didn’t fundamentally understand until I watched your videos. The way you explain everything just makes sense to me, and I’m crocheting with more confidence and speed than ever. These videos have enriched my life by taking my hobby to the next level (shout out to Tunisian). Too bad it took me 30 years to find you lol
When I need a break, I do needlepoint, or embroidery, small kits that I pick up at Thrift Stores. Since I'm on a very tight budget I buy most all of my yarn at Thrift Stores. I love to work with Scrap yarns and make new baskets or Scrap yarn blankets. I also find a lot of blankets at the Thrift stores which I take apart and reuse the yarn. Many are of quality yarn which I purchased for less than $5.00. Now that's in my budget 😉
I feel like a lot of beginners want to quit because they don't quite realize that a lot of crochet (in the beginning) is building up muscle memory so they feel like they can't do it because it doesn't feel "right". That was my big hurdle when I first started
I couldn't even turn my project and then would give up for another 6 months to a year, now I can name the entire type of yarn I'm looking for when searching in the craft store!
When I show someone I usually tell them it’s a case of getting your hands to do what your brain wants them to do. Go slowly, get YOUR style right, then build on that.
Great tips! When gifting a crocheted item I like to include a small ball (that I’ve balled from the original cake/ball) with the item in case at some time a repair is needed.
I've been doing a deep Marie-Kondo clean of my apartment trying to declutter so I can actually get to and use my yarn without it being a huge struggle - I'm still a very new crocheter but I own SO MUCH YARN. Anyway, I already watch your videos when you release them, but I ended up re-"watching" a bunch as background noise all weekend. Your voice and cadence is just so chill and conversational and motivational and really helped push me to keep tidying and getting rid of stuff because I want to get to the end so I can crochet. So, I just wanted to drop a line to say thanks for all you do. You're the only crafts youtuber I'm subscribed to because it doesn't feel like a sales pitch or a baby's how-to or a gimmicky thing for clicks. It just sounds like a friend excitedly info-dumping about their passion because they want me to enjoy it too, and I definitely do. Thank you! ♥
I second that emotion!! Her voice has been the background to many a 'crochet corner' cleanup! And her teaching style is top notch. I have learned so much in such a short amount of time since I discovered this channel. And she's given me so many ideas! I'm a lifelong subscriber for sure!
I have a hack haha: Save ur yarn snippings and little strands that u would normally throw away. I have several bags full and i stuff my little plushies with it. 😊 Hello to all my fellow teen crocheters!!! ❤️
heck yea!! i should do that, my first plushie was saved by some old sewing projects and a bunch of random yarn clippings i had?? i have no idea why but they worked
Bloom where you are planted! Find a new nearby yarny friend or group and still keep in touch with your Alaska yarn buddy. I know what you mean about missing your buds after a move. It can be tough to go looking for new ones, but it is SO worth it! Good luck!
I moved further south in Illinois, then we remodeled the house, then I had surgeries, then covid. Meanwhile my craft room is lonely and I sure hope to meet local people soon.
These comments are helping me, because i only been at it a few days but learning how to hold the yarn and keep thr tension is the hardest thing. So right now i just keep practicing chains, taking them out and redoing
The Ziplock yarn bowl alternative is genius for my house with pets!! I use yarn bowls or baskets but the balls inevitably end up on the floor or bed if I pull too hard. One drop on the bed and the yarn is COVERED in hair. Thanks for this video.
Everytime you have a bad day, this channel is to go to. This woman gives me a good vive, Feels like visiting you Fave grandma, with comforting food and warm blanket
My tip is all about taking care of your hands. Fingernails filed, hangnails taken care of. Treat yourself to an excellent moisturizer. Added bonus on the moisturizer, apply it as normal right before a project with popcorn stitches and the like. I stumbled onto that one this morning. Been fighting with Bernat's Softee Baby (it likes sticking to itself). I applied a bit of hand cream after washing them and WOW, what a difference. Everything was sliding beautifully.
Some of these tips I've been doing for years..... Some of them have are some voodoo black magic GENIUS level stuff!!! I've figured out a super simple way to make sure you never forget what size hook you were using if the project & hook get separated. Place a stitch marker in last worked stitch BUT (only works with the ones that look like padlocks).... Use a fine tip sharpie to write the hook size on the flat part of plastic stitch marker.....ALSO you can put a thin coat of whiteout on it before writing the size of the hook on it. The whiteout will wash off or you could scrape it off!!!!!
I love your great tips. I'm 74 and have always crocheted since I was a child and yet I'm still learning....from you, thank you. Love watching your channel.
Love these tips! I use that invisible decrease all the time, and it's great! Love the reverse crab sitch 👌 one thing I do, instead of the cuticle nipper for on the go, I like a toe nail clipper with a good file on one arm - that way you can cut the yarn, and also deal with any jagged nails that are getting caught on the yarn on the go, too 🤷🏻♀️
I am just beginning to use TH-cam videos and there are lots of great ones. But yours are my favorites. Clear and concise and great camera work would be enough but you also manage to make it fun. I am so impressed that I have just preordered your new book.
Oh my goodness my cup run it over with happiness.. I love all the tips from this as well. So of which I do all ready.. I going to start playing with granny squares. Thank always blessings to you ❤
Your are an extraordinary soul! I so enjoyed how you delivered 25 hacks, tips with excellent presentation, gifted voice, perfect use of verbiage. Keep up the great work . You motivate as you teach. Skills not of this world. Blessings
When organizing my yarn on the shelf, I like to use a small, snap-back hair barrette to anchor the end of the cake or skein of yarn down so that it doesn't unravel or dangle all over the other skeins on the shelf. This creates such a clean look on my yarn shelves, and I love it!
Ohh WOW.. I've know how to crochet years ago from my Nanny.. ohh, she used the smallest needles to make BEAUTIFUL Dollies.. I did learn a habit I can't break..I'm right handed with my left I don't use my finger pointed up..I grab the yarn from that finger then lower it and grab the yarn in between that and my middle finger.. I've only seen ONE person doing it..She had a video about it..Because people noticed her doing it..lol.. she couldn't stop either..And desired to not try.. it is different..I guess I dont mind.. the way she showed me..OR just my way..I wonder If there is more who do it?? I Will be saving and sharing. SUCH AMAZING TIPS!! & Ones on here..Love hugs out to y'all 🤗🙏🙏🙏🤟
I don’t keep my finger pointing up either, and never understood the purpose of it. I see people doing it, and keep thinking put that finger down and get better control over your tension lol. You do you. Whatever works best for you is correct. 😊
I am a good example of finding different sources for beginning crochet. I am left handed and my mom tried to teach me but she is right handed. I could never get the hang of it growing up because i was trying to learn muscle memory while also trying to inverse her hands in my head. Left handed crocheters on youtube were a godsend and i learn everything i know now from youtubers. Once i got the muscle memory down i can watch right and left handed videos to learn new stiches and patterns
I found your video by chance. I been crocheting for more years than I care to think about yet there was still tips to learn. Your video is like having a friend in the room with me. Thank you for taking time to make and post them.
I've been in and out of crochet for over 50 years. I love it but have always been discouraged with my finished products because I don't understand how colors work together. A tutorial on that topic would be well received by many, I believe. Love those earrings...gonna have to try and make some for myself!
Girl, I love, love, love you! These are some incredible and very unique hacks that are so useful. I am so thankful to the good Lord that I stumbled across your video. I would love to meet up with you and some other crafters from your channel but in the meanwhile I have friends that I crochet with and continue to meet other crocheters along the way. You are such an inspiration and breath of fresh air to me. Thank you!!!!!
Great tips!!..... There were quite a few that were new to me. Calculating how much yarn you need by swatching and weighing it...then doing a little math. Fabulous! Also turning your granny squares every round... I'd heard it before but had forgotten about it. The tip about where to find help on choosing colors was fantastic. Also the site given that helps when substituting one yarn for another is great! I'm going back and watching this again & will notate the hacks I need and want to try. Thank you so much for this video.... I absolutely love these tips & tricks! Hope I haven't "gushed" too much! Love it! 😉🙂♥️♥️🧶🧶 From Phoenix, AZ 🏜️🌄🌵
New ‘scriber here-2 or three months. I absolutely LOVE your content and your attitude. Thank you for sharing your skills and making me feel good just listening to your voice. So positive! Yay!
A beginner, started following, have subscribed because of the attracting, easy to follow informative tops of Tony’s presentations. Best tip of this video is the different foundation stitches using the bottom bump and alternatively using the single crochet. Would be great to celebrate teaching/reaching so many viewers/followers/subscribers…and possibly win a fabulous gift. Thank you Tony!!
A hack that I learned the other day from an Amigurumi Facebook group is to use stitch markers to hold pieces like heads and limbs in place when you sew them. I always used sewing pins, but they wouldn't hold in place while I was sewing. The stitch markers trick is great. Thank you for the tips! I learned so much from this video, especially the WIP and palette ones.
I keep individual crochet projects that are in progress in gift bags. They stand up on the shelf all in a row looking tidy and are easy to grab and take with you. The bag also serves as a sort of yarn bowl while you're working on the go and can even be used that way while hooked over your wrist instead of set on a table or ground (great for public transport).
I've been working with yarns for over 65 years, love to crochet, knit, etc. I recently started using TH-cam for ideas and have found many useful websites. However, you have made my yarn life so much easier. Thank you for your presentations and ideas
Thanks for these tips, especially the tips about colors. I use the cutter in a box of dental floss. I have several tiny little boxes of dental floss which I got from the dentist (teeth cleanings) and i drop one into my project bag. The "flap" closes so it doesn't get tangled in the yarn. The large, standard boxes of dental floss have a cutter which you can pry out, and it has a additional hole that you can thread onto a key ring. I keep many bits and bobs on a keyring in my notions bag. Also works fabulously for embroidery projects. TSA won't confiscate, and besides, it just works!
7 is so, so important. I am a beginner at crocheting but an experienced 2D artist (drawing, painting, etc), and this is the one thing I tell all of my friends trying to get into art who try to give up or expect to be good instantly. I've been drawing all my life and improving for just as long. You're never good when you're just starting out, you have to build up to a skill level that you want to see.
UGH you have no idea how psyched i am to hear about chirp too!! i want to read more but I have a terrible attention span for actually reading, but I never want to support more amazon subsidiaries if I dont have to!!! amazing amazing great content AND great sponsors, hope they keep the money flowin your way!!
I liked the crochet 1stitch at the end of the row. I have been crocheting for over 60 years and always had trouble wth the end of the row. Thank you for all the tips.
OMG - I hope I will understand all these tips some day. I have dyslexia and sequential process is so challenging for me. I am determined to crochet. Saving this video!
I'm a knitter and many of your ideas work for knitting too. I do agree whole heartily with join a group. Groups can help you to learn your craft or just let you get all your talking out. Thank you.
Sometimes security can be tiresome and take nail clippers, too. I've found that one of those sample/travel-sized dental floss containers is perfect. Security never gets upset about those and the little cutter works great on yarn. The tips in this video are great. I've been knitting and crocheting since I was 9 and I am now a grandma who mostly knits, but who still crochets, too. There is always something new to learn. I just now discovered your channel. I've subscribed and liked and will look forward to watching your other videos. Thanks very much!
I love the shell stitch but I have to confess I love all the stitches and how easy you’ve made these look. I am a true beginner. Please continue to help the beginners out because I am committed to achieve this craft. Thank you for all your help.
I'd never heard of amigurumi. I'm digging in my stash right now to give it a try! And I'm sending links to your tips vids to crochet friends all over the country. THANK YOU!
I just love you! Wonderful tips. Would you do one on changing colors while working on the round - with no toggle! Thank you my darling. Love you again.
Hello there Toni. Thank you ❤ need all the information and help I can get lol. ❤️I'm a serial begginer, but now I bought yarn a bag and hooks, so I'm ready to crochet hats x
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I'm self-taught, been crocheting for over 40 yrs in my 50's now and didn't have TH-cam back in the day. With TH-cam I have learned new patterns and having so much more fun learning new things.
I have a crochet tip. Before I start crocheting for the day I weave in any loose ends that were left from the day before. That way you are not left with weaving in ends after the project is finished. This is really good when you have a lot of color changes in a project.
Am I the only one who looks forward to hearing what her hello/intro will say? “Keep smiling, it looks good on you.” We 💕 you Toni!!
I love that and when she reminds me to water my plants haha
@@amaris-uhmariss-barela9118 😂 My fave is when she asks “how are the kids?”. 💕 It makes me feel like we are chatting in the living room having some coffee. 🥰
@@makeupfunwitholivia1833 oh for sure. Like a crochet buddy
Absolutely - Toni, you are genuinely uplifting! Thank you 🙏🏼
@@amaris-uhmariss-barela9118 yes! 💕
I never thought to weigh my test swatch, that's brilliant
Oh my goodness...I'm an experienced crochet artist and some of these tips are mind blowing...the ziplock bag trick, and the imitation crab stitch, the invisible decrease...oh and the color palette and wip storage tips...thank you.
The imitation crab stitch was a game changer for me. I tell everyone about it. lol
The invisible decrease was my favourite thing to learn ever for my crochet amigurumi projects! Also hey, we have the same name!
Omg that's me! I'm Amaris Barela! I had to pause the video and post on all my social medias and call my bf crying cuz you said my name! I'm so excited omg omg
Omg same!! I'm catching up on some videos and I couldn't believe it when I heard my name!😆
You are such a ray of sunshine.
I look forward to your videos. And you have such a lovely voice.
Thank you for being you!
“Never give up” I’ve probably crocheted millions of stitches over 30 years, but I didn’t realize how much I still didn’t fundamentally understand until I watched your videos. The way you explain everything just makes sense to me, and I’m crocheting with more confidence and speed than ever. These videos have enriched my life by taking my hobby to the next level (shout out to Tunisian). Too bad it took me 30 years to find you lol
When I need a break, I do needlepoint, or embroidery, small kits that I pick up at Thrift Stores. Since I'm on a very tight budget I buy most all of my yarn at Thrift Stores. I love to work with Scrap yarns and make new baskets or Scrap yarn blankets. I also find a lot of blankets at the Thrift stores which I take apart and reuse the yarn. Many are of quality yarn which I purchased for less than $5.00. Now that's in my budget 😉
I feel like a lot of beginners want to quit because they don't quite realize that a lot of crochet (in the beginning) is building up muscle memory so they feel like they can't do it because it doesn't feel "right". That was my big hurdle when I first started
I couldn't even turn my project and then would give up for another 6 months to a year, now I can name the entire type of yarn I'm looking for when searching in the craft store!
it hurts in the beginning or when you're rusty!
Luckily, I was a quick leaner. It felt amazing making my first swatch. I had so much fun learning. I started using bulky blanket yarns very quickly.
When I show someone I usually tell them it’s a case of getting your hands to do what your brain wants them to do. Go slowly, get YOUR style right, then build on that.
@@beccabbea2511 PP
Hi all...my tip when using 2 strands together I thread them through a bead,it makes it so much easier.
oh, will try!
I don't have beads tho so will probably use a button
@@Nari_Trovi You can find them cheap at beauty supply stores.
Awesome tip
Great tip, I’ll try that. Thanks 😊
That bright yellow headscarf is giving me liiiife!
i LEARNED SOMETHING TODAY FROM YOUR HACKS AND I'VE BEEN CROCHETING FOR ABOUT FIFTY YEARS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Great tips! When gifting a crocheted item I like to include a small ball (that I’ve balled from the original cake/ball) with the item in case at some time a repair is needed.
I also like to include washing and drying instructions.
I've been doing a deep Marie-Kondo clean of my apartment trying to declutter so I can actually get to and use my yarn without it being a huge struggle - I'm still a very new crocheter but I own SO MUCH YARN.
Anyway, I already watch your videos when you release them, but I ended up re-"watching" a bunch as background noise all weekend. Your voice and cadence is just so chill and conversational and motivational and really helped push me to keep tidying and getting rid of stuff because I want to get to the end so I can crochet.
So, I just wanted to drop a line to say thanks for all you do. You're the only crafts youtuber I'm subscribed to because it doesn't feel like a sales pitch or a baby's how-to or a gimmicky thing for clicks. It just sounds like a friend excitedly info-dumping about their passion because they want me to enjoy it too, and I definitely do. Thank you! ♥
I second that emotion!! Her voice has been the background to many a 'crochet corner' cleanup! And her teaching style is top notch. I have learned so much in such a short amount of time since I discovered this channel. And she's given me so many ideas! I'm a lifelong subscriber for sure!
I understand. I've given away loads of yarn just to create space and refresh my room and mind. Then I slowly purchase new yarn.
I have a hack haha:
Save ur yarn snippings and little strands that u would normally throw away. I have several bags full and i stuff my little plushies with it. 😊
Hello to all my fellow teen crocheters!!! ❤️
heck yea!! i should do that, my first plushie was saved by some old sewing projects and a bunch of random yarn clippings i had?? i have no idea why but they worked
Yes, I do that too! I also buy the $1 bags of cotton balls, shred them gently with my fingers, add my yarn snippings to it, and then mix it up!
I love the bag to hold your yarn instead of a bowl and using a marker when taking a break for a while! Such simple but great advice!
I was doing this, thought i was so smart 😆
You’re so right making with friends it’s so much better. I moved about a year ago from Alaska to Wisconsin and I’m really missing my yarny friend
Hi I am in Wisconsin!!!
Bloom where you are planted! Find a new nearby yarny friend or group and still keep in touch with your Alaska yarn buddy. I know what you mean about missing your buds after a move. It can be tough to go looking for new ones, but it is SO worth it! Good luck!
Hello Welcome to Wisconsin! I'm from Wisconsin as well!!
I moved further south in Illinois, then we remodeled the house, then I had surgeries, then covid. Meanwhile my craft room is lonely and I sure hope to meet local people soon.
That kitchen scale tip blew my mind and made my day!
These comments are helping me, because i only been at it a few days but learning how to hold the yarn and keep thr tension is the hardest thing. So right now i just keep practicing chains, taking them out and redoing
That’s the best way to learn and build up muscle memory. Keep at it!
The Ziplock yarn bowl alternative is genius for my house with pets!! I use yarn bowls or baskets but the balls inevitably end up on the floor or bed if I pull too hard. One drop on the bed and the yarn is COVERED in hair. Thanks for this video.
Yep...40% acrylic /60% cat fur! And 3 of mine are white! Lol
You are so well-spoken! Your instructions are clear and easy to follow, and you don’t waste my time with unnecessary chatting.
The ziplock with the hole is a great idea!
It really is!
Yes!
I agree! Such a smart and easy tip!!!
But you don't need to make a hole...can close up most of the Ziploc except enough for the yarn to come out of.
Karen Slaughter is the best!!! I also listen to audiobooks as a crochet, too. Your right, it does make the time fly!!! ❤️
Everytime you have a bad day, this channel is to go to. This woman gives me a good vive, Feels like visiting you Fave grandma, with comforting food and warm blanket
My tip is all about taking care of your hands. Fingernails filed, hangnails taken care of. Treat yourself to an excellent moisturizer. Added bonus on the moisturizer, apply it as normal right before a project with popcorn stitches and the like. I stumbled onto that one this morning. Been fighting with Bernat's Softee Baby (it likes sticking to itself). I applied a bit of hand cream after washing them and WOW, what a difference. Everything was sliding beautifully.
Your personality is just sunshine ☀️
Some of these tips I've been doing for years..... Some of them have are some voodoo black magic GENIUS level stuff!!!
I've figured out a super simple way to make sure you never forget what size hook you were using if the project & hook get separated.
Place a stitch marker in last worked stitch BUT (only works with the ones that look like padlocks).... Use a fine tip sharpie to write the hook size on the flat part of plastic stitch marker.....ALSO you can put a thin coat of whiteout on it before writing the size of the hook on it. The whiteout will wash off or you could scrape it off!!!!!
I clicked purely for that crab stitch thumbnail. Wondered "what the heck is going on with that?" Was not disappointed at all! Thanks for the tips!
I love your great tips. I'm 74 and have always crocheted since I was a child and yet I'm still learning....from you, thank you. Love watching your channel.
😱 I loved the key tag idea! Not only helps you to know which needle to use again but also avoids your work to become undone. Thanks a lot. ❤️
I've been crocheting for decades and still learn new things! The imitation crab stitch! WHAAAAT?! Brilliant!
I love all these tips especially FROGing 🐸 and also the casting on tip with two skeins.
Love these tips! I use that invisible decrease all the time, and it's great! Love the reverse crab sitch 👌 one thing I do, instead of the cuticle nipper for on the go, I like a toe nail clipper with a good file on one arm - that way you can cut the yarn, and also deal with any jagged nails that are getting caught on the yarn on the go, too 🤷🏻♀️
I am just beginning to use TH-cam videos and there are lots of great ones. But yours are my favorites. Clear and concise and great camera work would be enough but you also manage to make it fun. I am so impressed that I have just preordered your new book.
I went through so many useless videos until I found this one and Oml this has helped so much for someone who started a week ago!!! Thank you!!!!!
Oh my goodness my cup run it over with happiness.. I love all the tips from this as well. So of which I do all ready.. I going to start playing with granny squares.
Thank always blessings to you ❤
Oh my goodness, just the joy in your welcome and the warmth. I'm happy I found your channel and work!
Your are an extraordinary soul! I so enjoyed how you delivered 25 hacks, tips with excellent presentation, gifted voice, perfect use of verbiage. Keep up the great work . You motivate as you teach. Skills not of this world. Blessings
"Keep smiling, it looks good on you" oh?? oh my god??? I needed this so bad today
In less than 15 minutes you simplified several pains in my crocheting neck for almost 50 years! Thank you for the fresh perspective!
I adore how you have a compliment ready for me. Thanks for the video!!
I am an old crocheted, but so happy I found this site, because I am always willing to learn. Thanks for the wonderful tips.
My favorite was #26 , make friends!! Love you Toni!! ❤
When organizing my yarn on the shelf, I like to use a small, snap-back hair barrette to anchor the end of the cake or skein of yarn down so that it doesn't unravel or dangle all over the other skeins on the shelf. This creates such a clean look on my yarn shelves, and I love it!
Oh I SOO LOVE ❤️ your I introductions !
I love the tip to tag your WIP with the hook size! So smart!!!
Love your style, personality, and the fact you are community oriented! Sure would love to cross your path one day! Hugs from France
I want to hug you and adopt you. These tips are FANTASTIC. And you're such a sweetheart. I'd love to hang out and crochet with you.
Ohh WOW.. I've know how to crochet years ago from my Nanny.. ohh, she used the smallest needles to make BEAUTIFUL Dollies.. I did learn a habit I can't break..I'm right handed with my left I don't use my finger pointed up..I grab the yarn from that finger then lower it and grab the yarn in between that and my middle finger.. I've only seen ONE person doing it..She had a video about it..Because people noticed her doing it..lol.. she couldn't stop either..And desired to not try.. it is different..I guess I dont mind.. the way she showed me..OR just my way..I wonder If there is more who do it?? I Will be saving and sharing. SUCH AMAZING TIPS!! & Ones on here..Love hugs out to y'all 🤗🙏🙏🙏🤟
I don’t keep my finger pointing up either, and never understood the purpose of it. I see people doing it, and keep thinking put that finger down and get better control over your tension lol. You do you. Whatever works best for you is correct. 😊
Thank you! You’re a joy with a lovely heart! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
I am a good example of finding different sources for beginning crochet. I am left handed and my mom tried to teach me but she is right handed. I could never get the hang of it growing up because i was trying to learn muscle memory while also trying to inverse her hands in my head. Left handed crocheters on youtube were a godsend and i learn everything i know now from youtubers. Once i got the muscle memory down i can watch right and left handed videos to learn new stiches and patterns
I like the key tag and stitch marker idea for keeping track of hook size. 🙂
I’ve been crocheting for 50 years, you taught me something today! Thank you friend!
I found your video by chance. I been crocheting for more years than I care to think about yet there was still tips to learn. Your video is like having a friend in the room with me. Thank you for taking time to make and post them.
Great tips :) especially the audiobooks and stretching every 30 min :))
I've been in and out of crochet for over 50 years. I love it but have always been discouraged with my finished products because I don't understand how colors work together. A tutorial on that topic would be well received by many, I believe. Love those earrings...gonna have to try and make some for myself!
Girl, I love, love, love you! These are some incredible and very unique hacks that are so useful. I am so thankful to the good Lord that I stumbled across your video. I would love to meet up with you and some other crafters from your channel but in the meanwhile I have friends that I crochet with and continue to meet other crocheters along the way. You are such an inspiration and breath of fresh air to me. Thank you!!!!!
Great tips!!..... There were quite a few that were new to me. Calculating how much yarn you need by swatching and weighing it...then doing a little math. Fabulous! Also turning your granny squares every round... I'd heard it before but had forgotten about it. The tip about where to find help on choosing colors was fantastic. Also the site given that helps when substituting one yarn for another is great! I'm going back and watching this again & will notate the hacks I need and want to try. Thank you so much for this video.... I absolutely love these tips & tricks! Hope I haven't "gushed" too much! Love it! 😉🙂♥️♥️🧶🧶
From Phoenix, AZ 🏜️🌄🌵
New ‘scriber here-2 or three months. I absolutely LOVE your content and your attitude. Thank you for sharing your skills and making me feel good just listening to your voice. So positive! Yay!
I just recently discovered you. I am still very new to crocheting and by far you're the best that I've come across!
A beginner, started following, have subscribed because of the attracting, easy to follow informative tops of Tony’s presentations. Best tip of this video is the different foundation stitches using the bottom bump and alternatively using the single crochet. Would be great to celebrate teaching/reaching so many viewers/followers/subscribers…and possibly win a fabulous gift. Thank you Tony!!
Thank you Toni for using my tip for Hack #5. I just couldn't believe it when I saw this video!🥲
Love audiobooks and crochet.
This is the first time I saw you. This was amazing. Thank you ❤️
You are ssooo easy to watch & listen to. Balanced, real, 👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿😘
I’m a beginner and new to your channel. Thank you for your great tips and sparkly energy.
I've been crocheting since 2015, but I still find these so helpful!
A hack that I learned the other day from an Amigurumi Facebook group is to use stitch markers to hold pieces like heads and limbs in place when you sew them. I always used sewing pins, but they wouldn't hold in place while I was sewing. The stitch markers trick is great.
Thank you for the tips! I learned so much from this video, especially the WIP and palette ones.
I keep individual crochet projects that are in progress in gift bags. They stand up on the shelf all in a row looking tidy and are easy to grab and take with you. The bag also serves as a sort of yarn bowl while you're working on the go and can even be used that way while hooked over your wrist instead of set on a table or ground (great for public transport).
I have discovered your channel. I am not a social media kind of person, but finding your tips and tricks made my day. Ty
I've been working with yarns for over 65 years, love to crochet, knit, etc. I recently started using TH-cam for ideas and have found many useful websites. However, you have made my yarn life so much easier. Thank you for your presentations and ideas
Love the small project idea for project fatigue!
I love crochet tips! I taught myself to crochet watching you tube.
What a great video - now I'm off to look at part 1. And you have the most beautiful smile. Thanks for all you share with us.
These were great tips! My favorite was the one about the granny square.
I highly recommend Karin Slaughter! Her books are AWESOME!!
Totally agree...have read them all!
Love Will Trent!
I LOVE your positive energy!! I’ll be watching you more now that I found you ❤️❤️😀
Thanks for these tips, especially the tips about colors. I use the cutter in a box of dental floss. I have several tiny little boxes of dental floss which I got from the dentist (teeth cleanings) and i drop one into my project bag. The "flap" closes so it doesn't get tangled in the yarn. The large, standard boxes of dental floss have a cutter which you can pry out, and it has a additional hole that you can thread onto a key ring. I keep many bits and bobs on a keyring in my notions bag. Also works fabulously for embroidery projects. TSA won't confiscate, and besides, it just works!
7 is so, so important. I am a beginner at crocheting but an experienced 2D artist (drawing, painting, etc), and this is the one thing I tell all of my friends trying to get into art who try to give up or expect to be good instantly. I've been drawing all my life and improving for just as long. You're never good when you're just starting out, you have to build up to a skill level that you want to see.
UGH you have no idea how psyched i am to hear about chirp too!! i want to read more but I have a terrible attention span for actually reading, but I never want to support more amazon subsidiaries if I dont have to!!! amazing amazing great content AND great sponsors, hope they keep the money flowin your way!!
Wolle abwiegen. Tolle Idee von dir. Vor allen, wenn man größere Objekte strickt oder häkelt. 🥰🥰🥰
Frogging as you speak. 😢
Your voice is calming!! Thank you for the tips ❤
I liked the crochet 1stitch at the end of the row. I have been crocheting for over 60 years and always had trouble wth the end of the row. Thank you for all the tips.
OMG - I hope I will understand all these tips some day. I have dyslexia and sequential process is so challenging for me. I am determined to crochet. Saving this video!
So glad to find you, you’re a great teacher!
Yay! You used my tip! Love that invisible decrease.
I am excited about it.
I'm a knitter and many of your ideas work for knitting too. I do agree whole heartily with join a group. Groups can help you to learn your craft or just let you get all your talking out. Thank you.
Thank you for these crochet hacks.
You make me smile 😀😀😀😀 all great tips. Thanks.
Thanks for this video....I felt better after watching. All because you are so uplifting!
Sometimes security can be tiresome and take nail clippers, too. I've found that one of those sample/travel-sized dental floss containers is perfect. Security never gets upset about those and the little cutter works great on yarn.
The tips in this video are great. I've been knitting and crocheting since I was 9 and I am now a grandma who mostly knits, but who still crochets, too. There is always something new to learn. I just now discovered your channel. I've subscribed and liked and will look forward to watching your other videos. Thanks very much!
I love the shell stitch but I have to confess I love all the stitches and how easy you’ve made these look. I am a true beginner. Please continue to help the beginners out because I am committed to achieve this craft. Thank you for all your help.
Thanks!
Thank you for these tips! I have shared with my crochet friends.
Girl I love your energy. You have beautiful smile! So glad i found your channel! Great job!
I'd never heard of amigurumi. I'm digging in my stash right now to give it a try! And I'm sending links to your tips vids to crochet friends all over the country. THANK YOU!
I just love you! Wonderful tips. Would you do one on changing colors while working on the round - with no toggle! Thank you my darling. Love you again.
I have enjoy your videos. I am getting back in crocheting for my retirement.
Hello there Toni. Thank you ❤ need all the information and help I can get lol. ❤️I'm a serial begginer, but now I bought yarn a bag and hooks, so I'm ready to crochet hats x