I admit, I've made a few garments and I never gauge either. I just try the garment on every few rows to make sure it still fits and if it doesn't, I adjust the stitch count 😂
24:18 OMG, Toni casually dancing and vibing in her sweater while talking about the crafting process was such a cute moment! You've got me this close to buying up a bunch of colors and making one of my own.
Okay Toni, you’ve convinced me. Ive been crocheting for 47 years and never have made myself (or anyone) a piece of clothing. As soon as I finish my Christmas WIPs, I am going to try making myself a sweater 😬 wish me luck.
The last 4 minutes of this video are pure joy. The dance you do because of how comfortable and happy you feel! Sweater-making is definitely a super power.
Toni, I love this so much!! I'm obsessed with your sweater and your new yarn! LOVE!! Placed my yarn order this morning and am so honoured you would make one of my patterns!
Another plus-sized crocheter here… One thing I am really trying to be more disciplined about is wet blocking my gauge swatch and letting it dry before measuring it. Courtney Clarke had a great point in one of her videos that we will eventually need to wash any garment we make and so we should to treat the swatch the same way we plan to launder it. Looking back on some of my sweater fit mishaps, I think it’s because I met gauge without blocking, then the sweater stretched during blocking, making it too large.
As a 3rd grade teacher, Im totally feeling the 'pencil vibes' this sweater is giving! I may need to make a copycate version ! Cant wait to get your yarn in my hands 🎉 Congrats, Toni! 🎉
This video brought me lots of needed giggles. Your comment about looking like a pencil had me loling. Thank you for being you and making these wonderful videos. ❤ You're the reason I now crochet about as much as I knit.
I totally stumbled across this video right after I started this same sweater pattern! And I'm from Michigan too! This is my third attempt at a sweater for myself and I'm feeling good about this one. Seeing your joy is definitely encouraging!
I love your sweater! The colors you choose are lovely..but what I like the most about your sweater is the smile it brings to you! You can tell it makes you feel great! 🧶😎
Your encouragement to create really means so much to me. I struggle so much with perfectionism it can weigh so heavy on me. Hearing your speech at the end almost moved me to tears. That kind of message, crochet or not, I need remind myself often. Thanks for sharing your skills and message with us! ❤
It looks fantastic. Colours are great on you. Thank you so much for solving the problem I have getting sweaters to fit by suggesting extra rows on the back only.
I have the same problem with sweaters. My bust is bigger than Shoulders. So top down I usually do a size smaller for the yoke then add rows without increasing if possible. I love this one & your color choice!
Also about gauge swatching, idk if you mention it later but always measure pre-washing and post washing. Nothing more frustrating than taking time to make a swatch, knit the perfect garment and then see it grow x10 after washing.
I recently made the round neck version of this and I absolutely love it. Worked up quickly easily and is just so cute. I'm thinking I need to make this version now.
Welcome to the garment making club Toni! You are such a joy to watch. You said two really important things for new-to-garment crocheters. 1: it’s just yarn. If you don’t like it, frog it and try again. If nothing else you will have learned something along the way. And 2: consider the first one a mock up. Make it. Block it. And then take a look at where you need more/fewer stitches or rows to make it fit better the next time. If I end up with a wearable garment the first time doing a pattern that’s a bonus. Otherwise, it’s back to number 1!
I have been eyeing that pattern for a while now!! I am so glad that you did it. But what I really want you to do is the one that you did to wear to the Beyonce concert! I love that sweater. It is so cute and I would love to see how you did it. I am also plus size and hate premade sweaters. You give me hope that maybe I would like them if I made them!! Thanks again for what you do!!
Wow awesome! I crocheted several cardigans years ago but this time trying knitting again. As I'm typing this I'm impatiently waiting for my video to upload showing my progress. I'm beyond excited 😂 yes we have superpowers ❤
The sweater is gorgeous. I'm so Happy for you and your new fibers. Happy Place looks lovely. And I'm so proud that you are from Michigan and are working with Hobbii. Thank you for sharing this video.😊
What a fun video! I loved watching this while working on another of MJ's patterns. I bought the V neck granny sweater yesterday and printed it out this morning. Can't wait to make it!
I simply love this! The Tunisian crochet seems to be a perfect solution to my desire for knit look (which I’m horrible at) and the hook of the crochet! I am a spinner and have my own sheep, working on spinning my first fleece constantly to create my first sheep to shawl project! ❤️🥰❤️ thank you so much for these great videos!
You are so sweet and adorable! I am new to your channel and I enjoyed so much watching the whole process! I am also a plus size girl and I haven't tried to make anything for me. I was pretty sure I wasn't going to get it right and just feel defeated. Watching you doing yours has been soothing to my soul. I learned so much!! Now I feel confident that I can make one for myself because you showed how you adjusted the pattern for your needs and taste. Also watching you do your happy dance at the end filled my soul with joy. 😊 Thank you so much for sharing!! ❤❤❤ You are a blessing!
I definitely watch the dating reality shows. They make me feel better about myself 😂 just finished Ultimatum through the finale this morning while working 😅 I just found your channel this week. I started crocheting as a kid and also dropped it for years. Picked it up, dropped it again. Now at 38 I'm picking it back up and you've got me wanting to try my first sweater!!! Yours look GREAT!
Just found your channel with the video about 25 crochet hacks. I’ve been crocheting for 47 years. Some of these I had discovered (the keeping track of your chain count with stitch markers). But these are so helpful and so genius. I’ve watched other Crochet channels too… and I have to say, your help is at the top off my list! SUBSCRIBED
It's so cute!! It seriously fits you like a glove and I love the "pencil" colors 😂 I'd like to make this at some point. Also Toni you are just glowing when you're posing in this 💕 give Pepper boy and Sheba some scratches from me!
When I’m in a post ptsd trigger episode and I have to rest and recalibrate and find my way through the fog. Playing Toni’s crochet videos just make things better❤❤❤❤
My sister's little dog also hates thunderstorms. She had great success with thunder coats. They are expensive but it was worth the money for the sleep for her. Good luck with your new pup. It will get better. Also your sweater is super cute. I enjoy crocheting your your videos.
I love this! You are beautiful in this sweater ❤. I just saw this pattern a few days ago & plan to make it, but watching your progress & hearing your ideas on changing the neckline will help so much! I'm also a 'traditionally built' woman and would have the same neckline issues. Your videos are always so helpful!
When I say I’m so happy I happened upon your channel. You had me when I saw you making wearables for someone almost my size. Then you use the term honeybees I looove bees 🐝 then the show ultimatum I will be watching and crocheting regularly thank you for being the most relatable I’ve seen in a long time.
i LOVE your sweater, but more than that, I love that you are brave enough to make it. I've been crocheting for many years and never made anything more substantial than a blanket, scarf or shawl. Someday.... I will be brave enough. Love your channel!!!
Just ordered some Happy Place!! So excited to get it and make a sweater or two!! I never use cotton because i havent found one thats soft and lovely to work eith yet, i think this will be a new favorite. Thank you for sharing your love for yarn eith all of us!
I love everything about this!!! I LOVE a deep V-neck - I think I need to make this (I have never made a crochet garment before, I'm usually all about the amigurumi and tapestry/intarsia). ALSO - Pepper is a dream, welcome to the dog mom club Toni!
It’s a beautiful take on that sweater, Toni. I just wanted to say that I understand what you are saying about the issues you were talking about at the end regarding pattern writing for larger sizes, but I feel like the issue with things not always fitting properly as a pattern is written is not exclusive to larger sizes. I think patterns are written for a general size, just as clothes are manufactured for some standard measurement for any given size. Part of the beauty of making something ourselves is the ability to tweak the pattern to fit our body’s idiosyncrasies.
Oh Tony.. It took my breath away. I am such a sweater knitter, I never thought I would want to try to crochet a sweater, but this video totally convinced me. It looks AMAZING, and the 4 day possibility as opposed to 2 months of sweater knitting.. Heck if it end up being 2 weeks it's still be so much faster :) I'm doing it. I'm getting Happy place and doing it :) thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I never gauge swatch, regret it later, then proceed to do the same thing on my next project 😂
I’m usually not regretting it however I usually have something else go wrong instead 😅
Same 😂
Same here😂
I admit, I've made a few garments and I never gauge either. I just try the garment on every few rows to make sure it still fits and if it doesn't, I adjust the stitch count 😂
Learned my lesson about that the hard way.
"Pepperoni, you gotta be quiet baby. I'm trying to pay our bills." This had me dead!!!
Hahahaha😅😂❤
24:18 OMG, Toni casually dancing and vibing in her sweater while talking about the crafting process was such a cute moment! You've got me this close to buying up a bunch of colors and making one of my own.
Okay Toni, you’ve convinced me. Ive been crocheting for 47 years and never have made myself (or anyone) a piece of clothing. As soon as I finish my Christmas WIPs, I am going to try making myself a sweater 😬 wish me luck.
Me too!!!
Luck! Excited for you 🎉
You are going to be hooked 😂
@@YarnArmor 😆 I see what you did there
@@MugethiGitau I have no shame when it comes to crochet 🤣
The last 4 minutes of this video are pure joy. The dance you do because of how comfortable and happy you feel! Sweater-making is definitely a super power.
Toni, I love this so much!! I'm obsessed with your sweater and your new yarn! LOVE!! Placed my yarn order this morning and am so honoured you would make one of my patterns!
Another plus-sized crocheter here… One thing I am really trying to be more disciplined about is wet blocking my gauge swatch and letting it dry before measuring it. Courtney Clarke had a great point in one of her videos that we will eventually need to wash any garment we make and so we should to treat the swatch the same way we plan to launder it. Looking back on some of my sweater fit mishaps, I think it’s because I met gauge without blocking, then the sweater stretched during blocking, making it too large.
Bag o day was who made crochet make sense to me, opening my world to so many creators like you!
MJ's sweater patterns all look so pretty and achievable at the same time. I want to make all of them 😆. Your sweater came out great!
Is there a link to the sweater for a video tutorial?
@@irene_f.th-cam.com/video/Xa3m302oAsg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=L6I9VZ7JtJukMp_4
@@irene_f.Mjs off hook designs granny pop sweater. You can just search it
@@irene_f.th-cam.com/video/Xa3m302oAsg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bFIub_GNvtrmJsW_
Here's the link to MJ off the hook's tutorial: th-cam.com/video/Xa3m302oAsg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HHwWC2lifchaYSGH
I’ve never crocheted a sweater, I’ve knitted plenty. But this crochet sweater has made me consider that crochet is not just for blankets!
As a 3rd grade teacher, Im totally feeling the 'pencil vibes' this sweater is giving! I may need to make a copycate version ! Cant wait to get your yarn in my hands 🎉 Congrats, Toni! 🎉
Pepper is clearly a fabulous supervisor for crochet projects! 🥰💗🐾
Your happy sweater is only exceeded by your happiness about the yarn launch! Love the sweater. Love the podcast. Thanks, Toni!
The fact that it was not completed in the originally target 24 hours made this a very realistic and likeable video blog entry.
You look beautiful!! Love the sweater!
Toni, I just love your ‘can-do’ attitude!
This video brought me lots of needed giggles. Your comment about looking like a pencil had me loling. Thank you for being you and making these wonderful videos. ❤ You're the reason I now crochet about as much as I knit.
It looks FABULOUS on you!! 🤩
I totally stumbled across this video right after I started this same sweater pattern! And I'm from Michigan too! This is my third attempt at a sweater for myself and I'm feeling good about this one. Seeing your joy is definitely encouraging!
You are so clever colours design everything’s perfect
Chic-chic. Love the color palette.
Congratulations! Another beautiful sweater and it is look amazing on you!!! 😊🤗❤
I love your sweater! The colors you choose are lovely..but what I like the most about your sweater is the smile it brings to you! You can tell it makes you feel great! 🧶😎
Your encouragement to create really means so much to me. I struggle so much with perfectionism it can weigh so heavy on me. Hearing your speech at the end almost moved me to tears. That kind of message, crochet or not, I need remind myself often. Thanks for sharing your skills and message with us! ❤
5 minutes in and I’ve already learned something new! ☺️
This is gorgeous. I love the colours you chose. Hot pink is like my favourite colour of all time.
I'm really a slow loom knitter/crocheter and Toni always gives me the excitement and motivation to keep going when I get discouraged. True leader!
Absolutely beautiful, love the color palette
🎉🎉I LOVE those colors. So beautiful 🎉🎉
Toni I have to make this sweater. Love the colors you picked.
I’m literally working on that exact sweater while watching this video 😊
I love this sweater almost as much as I love you. You are my go to for crochet excitement (and life notes!!!) can't wait to try your new yarn.
It looks fantastic. Colours are great on you. Thank you so much for solving the problem I have getting sweaters to fit by suggesting extra rows on the back only.
I have the same problem with sweaters. My bust is bigger than Shoulders. So top down I usually do a size smaller for the yoke then add rows without increasing if possible. I love this one & your color choice!
Also about gauge swatching, idk if you mention it later but always measure pre-washing and post washing. Nothing more frustrating than taking time to make a swatch, knit the perfect garment and then see it grow x10 after washing.
Someone who has a happy dog is an awesome person!! That's my gauge for people!
Pink is my favorite color and I absolutely love the sweater. Maybe one day I’ll get there.
I recently made the round neck version of this and I absolutely love it. Worked up quickly easily and is just so cute. I'm thinking I need to make this version now.
Congratulations on your yarn launch. 🎉
love the sweater,,and the colors, it was funny about what you said about your cat,
Welcome to the garment making club Toni! You are such a joy to watch. You said two really important things for new-to-garment crocheters. 1: it’s just yarn. If you don’t like it, frog it and try again. If nothing else you will have learned something along the way. And 2: consider the first one a mock up. Make it. Block it. And then take a look at where you need more/fewer stitches or rows to make it fit better the next time. If I end up with a wearable garment the first time doing a pattern that’s a bonus. Otherwise, it’s back to number 1!
I have been eyeing that pattern for a while now!! I am so glad that you did it. But what I really want you to do is the one that you did to wear to the Beyonce concert! I love that sweater. It is so cute and I would love to see how you did it. I am also plus size and hate premade sweaters. You give me hope that maybe I would like them if I made them!! Thanks again for what you do!!
I Love your process. Awesome Sweater!!! PURE MOTIVATION!!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH❤❤
Wow awesome! I crocheted several cardigans years ago but this time trying knitting again. As I'm typing this I'm impatiently waiting for my video to upload showing my progress. I'm beyond excited 😂 yes we have superpowers ❤
Love It!!. You GO 🧶
🛍️ those colors
Yes I must make one
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The sweater is gorgeous. I'm so Happy for you and your new fibers. Happy Place looks lovely.
And I'm so proud that you are from Michigan and are working with Hobbii. Thank you for sharing this video.😊
What a fun video! I loved watching this while working on another of MJ's patterns. I bought the V neck granny sweater yesterday and printed it out this morning. Can't wait to make it!
I simply love this! The Tunisian crochet seems to be a perfect solution to my desire for knit look (which I’m horrible at) and the hook of the crochet! I am a spinner and have my own sheep, working on spinning my first fleece constantly to create my first sheep to shawl project! ❤️🥰❤️ thank you so much for these great videos!
You are so sweet and adorable! I am new to your channel and I enjoyed so much watching the whole process! I am also a plus size girl and I haven't tried to make anything for me. I was pretty sure I wasn't going to get it right and just feel defeated. Watching you doing yours has been soothing to my soul. I learned so much!! Now I feel confident that I can make one for myself because you showed how you adjusted the pattern for your needs and taste. Also watching you do your happy dance at the end filled my soul with joy. 😊 Thank you so much for sharing!! ❤❤❤ You are a blessing!
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this project,
I definitely watch the dating reality shows. They make me feel better about myself 😂 just finished Ultimatum through the finale this morning while working 😅
I just found your channel this week. I started crocheting as a kid and also dropped it for years. Picked it up, dropped it again. Now at 38 I'm picking it back up and you've got me wanting to try my first sweater!!! Yours look GREAT!
Just found your channel with the video about 25 crochet hacks. I’ve been crocheting for 47 years. Some of these I had discovered (the keeping track of your chain count with stitch markers). But these are so helpful and so genius. I’ve watched other Crochet channels too… and I have to say, your help is at the top off my list! SUBSCRIBED
Love, love, love your sweater!!!❤
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SWEATER AND LOVE LOVE LOVE ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS!!
Love it! You did an amazing job and it looks beautiful on you. Thank you for sharing❤️
You are a joy to watch. So happy that you got the colors you wanted!! Enjoy.
Very cute colors. I'm eyeing the blues and almond, two colors I'm short on in my wardrobe.
Your video is not just instructive but fun and entertaining!thank you.
That is absolutely adorable. I love the process you were going through in order to get it to fit. Keep up the good work because you are interesting.
It is gorgeous, well done
It's so cute!! It seriously fits you like a glove and I love the "pencil" colors 😂 I'd like to make this at some point.
Also Toni you are just glowing when you're posing in this 💕 give Pepper boy and Sheba some scratches from me!
Queen! Looking fabulous as always!
Thank you for including us on your journey😊
The sweater came out great. Thank you for showing the blocking well.
everything you create is so beautiful! your work is incredibly inspirational and it's awesome to see the joy you get from creating : )
When I’m in a post ptsd trigger episode and I have to rest and recalibrate and find my way through the fog. Playing Toni’s crochet videos just make things better❤❤❤❤
My sister's little dog also hates thunderstorms. She had great success with thunder coats. They are expensive but it was worth the money for the sleep for her. Good luck with your new pup. It will get better.
Also your sweater is super cute. I enjoy crocheting your your videos.
I love this! You are beautiful in this sweater ❤. I just saw this pattern a few days ago & plan to make it, but watching your progress & hearing your ideas on changing the neckline will help so much! I'm also a 'traditionally built' woman and would have the same neckline issues. Your videos are always so helpful!
When I say I’m so happy I happened upon your channel. You had me when I saw you making wearables for someone almost my size. Then you use the term honeybees I looove bees 🐝 then the show ultimatum I will be watching and crocheting regularly thank you for being the most relatable I’ve seen in a long time.
Its beautiful , you look great love the colors
Love it. Great tip about sleeve line. I wanted a v neck so I'll try this one. x
OH MY GOSH -- I AM OBSESSED.
Great video! Can’t wait for your yarn collaboration!!
That sweater is so cute!
WOW! that sweater is beautiful! I love your colors and it look so nice on you. You puppy is too sweet.
Thanks I have made thousands of blouses jackets cardigan dresses never for myself starting today 🍿🌹❤️
Your personality is great!
Thank you so much for sharing this I have been scared of making sweaters as I’m a curvy lady but you look so stunning so I’m gonna give it a try xx ❤
Yay to Sheba! Looks like my queen Bixby too!
Absolutely beautiful, I love it, I want it. 😊
I'm just watching this video while I try to decide what colors of your new yarn to buy!!! It must be a super exciting day for you!
I'm not a very advanced at crocheting but I absolutely enjoy your channel. Very nice sweater 🏆
That looks so nice! It really IS amazing what a difference a good steam block makes. Well done!
Pepper is adorable 🥰
Such a great vibe. Thank you. You made my day.❤❤❤
That's so stunning ♥
Your animals are so cute I love the sweater
I've been looking at this pattern too. Now I am doubly inspired! It's beautiful.
i LOVE your sweater, but more than that, I love that you are brave enough to make it. I've been crocheting for many years and never made anything more substantial than a blanket, scarf or shawl. Someday.... I will be brave enough. Love your channel!!!
Looks Beautiful. Well done. I’m going to try it.
Thank you for sharing your latest passion! Looking forward to all you gave to share.
I love this sweater! I never wear yellow, but this color combination is pure joy
i’ve been sitting here for hours crocheting while your videos just keep playing. i’m loving your videos ❤❤❤❤
Really like this sweater and your modifications. Time for me to check out the pattern.
Just ordered some Happy Place!! So excited to get it and make a sweater or two!! I never use cotton because i havent found one thats soft and lovely to work eith yet, i think this will be a new favorite. Thank you for sharing your love for yarn eith all of us!
Love you, too, Toni! Your sweater is gorgeous!
I love crochet and have only done about 6 inches. haha, but I know I will love it! I want to make sweaters! I love your videos.
I love everything about this!!! I LOVE a deep V-neck - I think I need to make this (I have never made a crochet garment before, I'm usually all about the amigurumi and tapestry/intarsia). ALSO - Pepper is a dream, welcome to the dog mom club Toni!
That is a beautiful sweater only made better by your sweet smile!
It’s a beautiful take on that sweater, Toni. I just wanted to say that I understand what you are saying about the issues you were talking about at the end regarding pattern writing for larger sizes, but I feel like the issue with things not always fitting properly as a pattern is written is not exclusive to larger sizes. I think patterns are written for a general size, just as clothes are manufactured for some standard measurement for any given size. Part of the beauty of making something ourselves is the ability to tweak the pattern to fit our body’s idiosyncrasies.
Oh Tony.. It took my breath away. I am such a sweater knitter, I never thought I would want to try to crochet a sweater, but this video totally convinced me. It looks AMAZING, and the 4 day possibility as opposed to 2 months of sweater knitting.. Heck if it end up being 2 weeks it's still be so much faster :) I'm doing it. I'm getting Happy place and doing it :) thank you ❤️❤️❤️