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- I'm Sheepishly Sharing a new, super bulky crochet scrap hats and more scrap success!
UPDATE: Bulky Scrap Hat TUTORIAL is here: • How to Crochet Super B...
Slip Stitch Hat (I modified the pattern but here is the original): www.ravelry.com...
Riptide Beanie by Meladora's Creations: www.ravelry.com...
How to do the Camel Stitch: • Crochet SC Camel Stitc... (Note: I used a half double stitch and picked up the bar in the BACK rahter than in the front.)
Better Late Than Never Beanie: www.ravelry.com...
White hat with flower "Chunky Girly Snow Hat": shutupimcountin...
Margaret's favorite flower pattern now has a video tutorial! • Crochet Flower Tutoria...
Multi-strand Hat Pattern: www.swellamy.co...
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Music by Kevin MacLeod "Fluffing a Duck" (Royalty Free)
I just found your channel; your vulnerability and kind heart is such a breath of fresh air for me. I really resonate with the project choices and the connection to the energy to take on a challenge vs enjoying mindless activity that still helps others. Thank you for your beautiful courage! ❤ - Tabitha
What kind words on this old video from 2015! Thank you! I hope I’m still the same person today!
You are a wonderful lady Margaret, thank you! I'm going to make headbands with my 22" Addi and garnish with a pretty flower, but only after I've cleaned up my yarn stash, through the years I've had so many projects, some finished some not and I have got to organize myself now. I'm 79 years young and cannot leave this for somebody else to do if something ever happens to me. Mind you I'm a healthy now but you never know right. I also must get my needles and crochet hooks in order I must have at least a dozen 5.mm hooks along with hundreds more lying around in various places around my house. I find there is something about yarn that you get attached to, the memories come back when you start doing your cleanup doesn't it. Thank you for all that you do. PS. I also have kitties and 2 dogs and my husband of over 58 years.
Thank you, Diane! This is an old video and not sure what I said it but I do have an Addi headband tutorial in my playlist: Addi Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLV9cndFtR5BVQrjZ7X1f0HRTV92kscJf2.html A few years after I made that tutorial, I got permission to make a tutorial for my favorite crochet flower which I believe I linked in the description box of the headband tutorial. (I’m currently on vacation and it difficult to check all this stuff on my phone.)
I love your hat ideas too! They will help me with my yarn stash AND donations!! Thanks for sharing 😊
I absolutely enjoy you and your ideas. What a pleasure and motivation!
Thank you so much, Rhonda!
so glad to see you back on.
Well, thanks, Maureen, but this video is from 2015! I've been on a lot since then! 🤔
I love the colors of the hat with the pom pom
I kept noticing that you were mentioning Pinterest, so I went there and found your Boards. I immediately followed. I love your videos and you are so funny, I just love listening to your stories. Take care and keep on crocheting.
+Barbara Duke Thanks for the kind words, Barbara, and a special thank you for "hanging out" with me here and there!
I really enjoyed this video. I'm a charity crochet myself and prefer the chunkier yarns as they whip up so quick.
And yes, weight loss DEFINATELY starts with the mindset. The isolation has hit me very hard and depresdion gas skyrocketed here in Australia, (it doesn't help that we're in winter either). Anyhoo, thanks for all you do and I look forward to the next vlog. Blessings from Melbourne, Australia ☺🇦🇺❤❤
I'm sorry to hear that, Kaz. You seem like such a bright and happy person by nature so I'm sad to know you're battling the blues. There are so many people who are in the same boat hence the reason we're having such a hard time keeping people at home around here. We're doing outside stuff with others (like pickleball) but being winter, you have a challenge finding outdoor things to do! (BTW, summer in Texas can be a challenge, too! Tonight is the "rehearsal dinner" for Maggie's wedding which we're holding outside so we're hoping the heat isn't a factor.)
Oh how wonderful! It's almost here, Maggie must be so excited. Are we allowed to know her theme colour/s? 😉
Thanks Margaret. Will be a pattern I am going to get. Take care of yourself Sunshine, you make the world a better place. Rosie from down under.
So glad Smitty is doing well!! Thank you for some fantastic ideas and inspiration. I've just had a total mind block lately. Time for something fresh and new. Thank you!!
I like the fair isle and stripes knit-alike hats. The brown one is interesting too.
I followed it easily and it is beautiful ❤️. Thank you.
You’re welcome 😊
Awesome Margaret! The hats are a big success! You've inspired us all!
JCs Sewing Room Hahaha! It's funny how I surprised myself! I got such a kick out of those hats!
Great video Margaret! glad Smitty is doing better. I love your hats using the 4 strands of yarn. I'm going to try that! I'm still working on my whittling down the scraps too!
I am a brand new subscriber and I am really enjoying your videos! To be sure, you will be on my favourites list!
What a great video, so thankful I found you. Please keep it up. You can tell you love what you do. God bless❤️
I am such a scrap-yarn-phob because I never know what I can get from what I have left. Lol! I have always given my scraps to a friend whom I taught to loom knit and she always creates the cutest baby booties and things. Well, since seeing the super bulky hats, I think HER scraps are going to dwindle down!! I can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for your videos, I always learn something new. Patterns, ideas, what-have-you. Many prayers for Mr Smitty too. Our furbabies sure are precious to us.
MrsCruzski You're right... his will help your scrap-yarn-phobia since you just add colors if you run out. I've noticed only lately that when I start getting close to the end, and I'm sure I'm going to run out, that I actually have plenty! I think I'm sort of getting better at estimating how much it takes.
MrsCruzski Oh, and thanks for prayers for my Smitty. I just don't want him uncomfortable. You know?
Hi sunshine, i keep seeing that Easy Knit Scarf that you have been working on and I was wondering where I might find that pattern. Just amazed by the way your working through your goals. I also agree with motivation and weather. I spent one year in Melbourne about four years ago and coming from sunny Brisbane to where the sun seemed to shine for very short periods of time with no heat in it, where most days are over caste, gloomy and cold that within three months i stopped going outside unless i forced myself and then it was only to walk my dogs and shop once a week to stock up, the rest of my time was on the couch under blankets and i really believed i slept the rest of the time. I did go back to Brisbane and it took me months to step back into where life could function normally again. Again thank you again for sheepishly sharing. Between yourself, Erin and Clare and your u tubes each week have done so much.... you are better than a happy pill. Rosie from downunder.
Rosemary Wright Hi, Rosemary! "Better than a happy pill!" Hahaha! That's the highest praise I've ever received! Re: that scarf... I supposed I've talked about it so many times I just
forget to put the link in the description box! Search "Easy Scarf by Martina Behm" on Ravelry. It's a paid pattern.
I love your projects and hate for your videos to end. Tamie knitted a scarf out of Red Heart Boutique Fizzle while watching!
l love the hats. the multiple color yarn ad's a special effect
Thanks, Joyce!
Thank You for sharing those lovely creations - such fun combinations you came up with ! I look forward to trying them. As a new subscriber I am working my way through your videos - Thank You for being Such a Blessing !
+JodiLove Jarvis Oh, goodness! That's too much of a Margaret Overload! (But thank you for the kinds words!)
I'm loving the chunky hats! Loving the colors! You crack me up!
Girl, I have been feeling the same way about my paper stash. Use it! Check you out over 3000 grams!
You make me want to get my crochet hooks going.
I enjoy watching your videos so much and knit or crochet with you often! :-) Thank you for giving the links to all these hats. I am very inspired after watching your hat videos to try my hand at them as shawls, scarves and cowls have been my projects of choice up until now. But after realizing that I can share my items with those less fortunate...well, that definitely opened up a new way of looking at my hobby. You and other generous knitters and crocheters are wonderful role models. Keep up the good work!
+Carol Nunn What sweet words to wake up to this morning! Thank you, Carol! Yes... sadly, there IS a huge need for warmth out there but on a happy note, it's a need we can easily fill! I'm not sure there will ever be enough and to compound the problem, hats/gloves/scarves get lost or wear out so the need is ever-present. Role model?? I don't thing so! I think the giving of our yarn creations is somehow embedded in our DNA! We just naturally want to share our work. See how quickly you jumped on the idea?! I have a video with tips and info about crafting for charity. Did you see that one?
+Margaret Olander (Sheepishly Sharing) I am going to look for that video! I have now "dusted off" my Innovations knitting machine and I am going to use your tips for the Addi and see if I can adapt some of those ideas. That coupled with the scrap yarn hats, I think there is success in my near future. Also going to try the scrap yarn idea and crochet edgings using my Innovations machine. My creative juices are flowing! Again, thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to give us great information. Between you and J's Knit & Pearl Jam, I am on a role. Now to look for that video... ;-)
Love those chunky hats!
I love ur videos! That’s why I subscribed, Ur so creative! Cute headband and Beautiful hats! Definitely want to use my scrapes to make beautiful hats! Love the 🌸 button a cute touch, Poor smitty cute kitty!Beautiful gift for ur niece birthday 🎂
Good job using up your scraps!!!
XOfficialJenna Thank you, Jenna! I'm having such a good time with my personal scrappy challenge!
Enjoying your videos. You are adorable. Lots of useful ideas. Thanks
Thank you for the sweet words, Linda! Sometimes I cringe at those old videos but I have to admit that they do have some good patterns I've stumbled upon, tried and tested!
Oh no more snow! Haha. Wow it's been such a long time since I've viewed your channel. My sister was watching all of the videos. I still find it amazing that you manage to crochet so much! It's awesome. This reminds me that I need to finish sewing in those ends for the scarves I sell to donate to St. Jude! I need to catch up. I hope that you and your family are doing well and send Smitty my get well wishes!
NigeriaPatton Welcome back!! You can always tell when I'm stressed or dealing with an issue because the yarn projects start to fly (much to the detriment of my housekeeping)! Thanks for your kind well wishes! Tell your sister not to overdose on my videos... she may go looney or something! :)
Margaret you are awesome! I tried the "better late than ever" BEANIE pattern and I love it. My first one was a little big but the second one I absolutely love. Thanks!
Angela Prescott Isn't that a great pattern?! Fun, easy and cute!
Hi Margaret, I think your scrap - happy hats are so pretty. I love cold weather stash busting projects too and it feels good when you're on a roll!! You know it's fun how one idea leads to another and now you just try to keep up. Congrats on the start of a good year and I'll be watching for your hat demo. J.
J's Knit and Purl Jam
I love all of your work! Simply lovely!
Thank you, Ilza!
Just binging for hat ideas for charity thank you for sharing so many great ones FYI I keep an emery board with my hooks it worked well to fine off that rough spot on a hook Now I am inspired 🙏🏻💕🌹
I love all of the hats! Poor baby Smitty, I hope he gets better, all better, soon. You're really brave with your colors! I tend to stick with one color in a project and I really have to sleep on a decision about a second color LOL!
EYEAMSHEEEE I am a brave color warrior!!! I'm afraid poor baby Smitty won't be all better. :( The hope is that the medicine will slow down the progression and I suppose we'll have to deal with the sinus infections popping up here and there. He feel much better at the moment. For a few days there, he wouldn't get out of my lap and would get mad if I had to move him. He fought me this morning with the antibiotic so that's great!
You have such beautiful cats! I always get a good dose of kitty fever when they're in your videos :) For a while I just wanted to work on "mindless" projects, but I've kind of lost my crafting mojo (crochet, knitting, and spinning). I'm sure it'll come back soon; especially after seeing all your beanies, great video :)
Chereemnm I can't live in a house without cats... period. Of course, I adore my Bentley dog, too. There's even a fish tank and my wild birds outside that I keep well fed. I'm Dr. Doolittle, I suppose. I hope my need for mindless projects doesn't morph into losing my mojo but I understand how it happens. However, once it gets in your blood, it never really goes away, does it?!
Love your hats. Will definitely be doing the chunky multi stranded hat. Have lots of scraps and so wanting to be using up my cheaper acrylic yarn. Also the headbands are adorable. Love the button for the little girl hat and can't wait to see what you make for the other button.
YarnYenta247 I keep getting more and more ideas so I'm not sure what I'm going to do with that other button either! (It's like a surprise for myself! Ha!)
Beautiful hats. Love them all! Thank you for the links. Can’t wait to try.
Glad you can use them! Have fun!
Your multi strand chunky hats remind me of the huge basket i just crocheted. The pattern is on TH-cam as well! Thanks for all the great ideas!
What great hats! Someone is sure to have a nice warm colorful head. :) It is great that you are using up your stash. I have so much yarn - I need to try to do that too! I think most of us are at the mercy of this crazy weather and want to just stay in and stay warm.. But then, the cold weather is the time to be fooling with all that nice warm yarn! haha
***** Apparently, it's my goal in life for everyone to have colorful heads! Ha! It really is fun to choose the colors and see what happens!
Love the colours of the first hat you showed. Looks really warm I have to start making more hat for my partner. Due to his hair loss
BoysCanCrochet It IS really warm! Yes! You need to make him lots of hats with lots of love... it will be good medicine for both of you!
Oh my goodness. I have a strong desire to crochet hats now!!! You did a scrap hat a long time ago that had little tufts all over it. They were the ends of pieces of yarn. I've always wanted to try that. It was my fav Margaret scrap hat of all time. :) hope Smitty is feeling better soon!
Mingmow 1 I forgot about that hat! Hahaha! Somebody sent me the link to that and I gave it a go. I doubt I kept that link handy but I know that video was in Jan-Feb of last year.
Hello Margaret I just found your video and subscribed. Thanks for sharing this scrap hat idea and the weather.
Welcome, Susan! (This is such an OLD video! Ha!) Be sure to watch this one th-cam.com/video/LDCYDDTnyJI/w-d-xo.html for more scrap hat tips!
Hi Margaret thanks for info on the Simple scarf have a great day!
I love the purple/pinks together. It's so cute!
**just found you a few days ago and I'm binge watching 😂
Oh, dear... don't watch too many. You may get "Margaret-itis" and start talking funny!
I absolutely LOVE the busy Pom! I never thought of making one like that. I kinda sad I just recently threw away small scraps that could have been used for a multicolor Pom... love your videos :)
+Sandra Sotelo I loved that pom, too! As a matter of fact, my daughter snatched that hat because it goes with EVERYTHING! Well, now you have a plan for your next batch of tiny scraps!
i knew that I was going to love this video when I saw the preview photo in my e mail box. Now I want to stop what i am doing and turn my mountain of scraps into hats. I love the idea of using 4 strands at once to make really chunky hats. I got my small Addi out so I could be ready to make arm warmers from your earlier video and now I want to make headbands, :)
Jan Carruthers Sounds like you're getting your mojo back! Go, Jan!
It is slowly coming back now that the nights are getting lighter and the weather isn't raining every single day :)
You just continue to amaze me with your beautiful projects!
Angie Wade Hahahaha! I continue to amaze myself because remember there are plenty of bombs mixed in! I get so surprised when something turns out really well! Ha!
Love your bulky hats ms margaret!
Thanks Love your pod Cast Thanks,Aleta Sneed
Love the multi-strand hats.
***** Thanks, Suzy! I love them, too! Fun, fast and cute!
love the pink and purple hat.i saw a video on sunday how to make a heart pom with the clover pom maker so cute.hugs kitty cat
jacquie Last You know.. you jut reminded me that I HAVE an actual heart shaped pom maker that I've never used!
oh cool cant wait to see what you will make now
Love the hats, i think the black chunky hat would look good with a big chunky white bow on the side
i just love those scrap hats they such pretty colors x
mel hall I think choosing colors is what makes it so fun! Thanks, Mel!
Margaret Olander looking forward to see more Margaret
Thumbs up with decluttering
This is a very old video but I'm decluttering again in current videos! 👍
You can also make flowers on the flower loom too.
hi liked all your hats nice color choices
you must be on a hat kick
Robin Goodman Oh, Robin... I'm ALWAYS on a hat kick! The charity I donate to the most prefers hats... I love to make them so it's a perfect fit! I think choosing colors was the best part of making those hats because it was so fun to see how they turn out!
Love the hats. And love the patterns. What do you do with all your hats?
I'm primarily a charity knitter/crocheter. At the time of this video, we were still in Mississippi and I had my favorite charity. Now we're in the Atlanta area and I've donated to several locations.
Hi Margaret love your videos I have an addi knitting machine the large one could I make a headband on it. And love your ideas of using your stash down I did same idea to make baby blankets only with baby yarns and they came out so colorful it surprised me! I did same as you when one color ended I just added another color I tried to keep in to one color theme but in different shades. Thanks for letting me into your crochet adventures also interested in the easy scarf pattern is that on ravelry? I am making the Hictchhiker scarf takes awhile but I am enjoying the it! have a wonderful day Nancy in Massachusetts !!
Nancy Marchefka Thanks for the kind words, Nancy! Yes, you could make a headband on your large Addi. It will come out about 5.5-6" wide rather than 3" wide like the smaller one. You could also do a flat panel and seam it together if you wanted it thinner. Re: that scarf... I supposed I've talked about it so many times I just forget to put the link in the description box! Search "Easy Scarf by Martina Behm" on Ravelry. It's a paid pattern. I have the Hitchhiker pattern but haven't done it yet!
Those flowers you can make them into hat toppers
Loved this video! You are just such a joy to "visit" with. Quick question on the multi-strand hat. How many rows in your crown (increase rows) & how many rows sc even all around. Yours looks bigger. Thanks.
Barb515 I don't know... they're all different! Some are kid size, some are adult size. I have measurements marked on my tape measure so I don't count rows... just diameter of crown and length from crown to mid ear. Some of the yarn is thick than others so that effected my rows, too.
BRAVO!!!
Margaret, I listen to your videos while I knit on Addi. I ENJOY THEM SO MUCH. I am in no way affiliated with Addi, just like you, but I just wanted to say that I have now completed 1,013 hats since /decenber 1014, If it can do that many hats, it has more than paid for itself. My hats are for charity only, never tried to sell one.
+Jewel Ogle OH MY GOODNESS! 1,013 hats! (Now I'm wondering how many I've made over the years... hmmm) That's terrific, Jewel! I need to dust mine off. I have 2 things I want to try that have been rattling around in my brain PLUS I have some yarn to make some hats specifically requested by a certain charity but I have yet to make them!
+Jewel Ogle I was so impressed by what you've done that I forgot to thank you for your kind words!! I think my voice would wear on your nerves so crank fast to cover the sound!!
When you’re using scraps, do you mix yarn types like cotton and acrylic?
I don’t tend to mix fibers. I think it’s too risky since different types of fibers require different care.
Awesome hats, what is your tips on making hats? Yours look so professional!
What a nice compliment, Suzanne! I don’t think I do anything differently from anyone else but here are some of my crochet tutorials if you want to see: Tutorials - Crochet th-cam.com/play/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq.html
LOVE the scrap hats!!! What size hook do you use for 2 strands of yarn? I am just learning and thought it would be easier with 2 strands..Thank you!!! I love your hats!!! You have such creative ideas that are inspiring me..
patinca 2 strands of yarn... hmmm.... I used a 12mm for 4 so I guess a 6mm for 2. Again... it will depend on your tension/gauge so you may prefer to go up or down a size or 2.
When I teach a new crocheter, I have them make potholders, to learn the tension, and who doesntlove potholders as gifts
That's very practical!
I would like to know where can I find the pattern for your bulky crochet hats. The link you provided was for a new born baby. Thanks/
Julieta Ward As I stated in the video... I didn't use a pattern so I found one for you! I just did a basic hat in single crochet starting with 6sc and increasing as you would for a basic hat: (row 2: 2 sc in each stitch Row 3: 2 sc in the first stitch; 1 sc in the next, etc. increasing each row until crown is desired size.) If you still need more info, let me know.
I would have started her off with a bigger hook (N,P, etc) and a bulky yarn. It's easier to see the stitches. Especially if she's on a 4th grade level.
Hi Margaret.. Can you please tell me what type and size needles you are using for your shawl? Thanks!
maureen goni Here's all the info: th-cam.com/video/QQYrf9__rXk/w-d-xo.htmlm39s
Margaret Olander Thank you!
Actually that button brings all of the hat colors together.
Love to have a set of that
I am thinking of doing a reversible shell hat so the other colors would come through. What do you think of that? Thanks Dear :)
Sounds like an interesting concept!
Your cat is cute
Thanks, Jane... this is an old video so I'm not sure which cat was in it. We still have Cozy (the calico) but we lost Smitty (long hair) last Spring. 😢
@@sheepishlysharing I am sorry to hear that about smitty😭
do you live near Allatoona Lake ? I live in Austell, Ga. I knit, crochet, and sew. I also make glass beads on a torch, do nail art(fingernail), and any other craft I can find.
Wow! You do a lot of creative stuff! Those glass beads sound impressive! And no, I'm up north, closer to Lake Lanier. However, 20-something years ago we lived in Smyrna a few miles from a 4-way stop that had, Smyrna, Marietta and Austell all represented on that corner!
Hi Margaret I am crocheting a scarf that you start with 1 stitch and increase 2 stitches per row to the center. My problem is the second half ( decreasing 2 stitches) is turning out to be shorter than the other end. How can I fix this?
Oh, goodness, Lynda... it could be a number of things and it's very difficult to determine without my seeing it. This is why joining the Facebook or Ravelry group is helpful as there are many people there that could view your work or pattern to give you some help. First check to make sure you're reading the pattern correctly. Is there supposed to be a row without decreases in between each decrease row? Or maybe you didn't read the pattern correctly on the other end. If that's the case, figure out what you did wrong and apply the same mistake to this end! (I do this all the time! Then it ceases to be a mistake and becomes a "design choice!" Ha!) OR maybe there is a mistake in the pattern?
Hi I tried to get your pattern multi yarn,I get 404 .
That's not my pattern, Rose. I just provided the link where I got it. This video was from 2015 so maybe that person took down their blog.
You Went Hat crazy Aleta Sneed
Hi, Margaret can you help me with crocheting a hat using cotton yarn and the Better late the ever hat pattern??? because I worry about it not stretching.
Angela Prescott I never use cotton with hats because I worry about the same thing! However, I had a discontinued yarn a while back that was pretty much all cotton and as long as your size is accurate, it's fine. There's just not much flexibility with sizing.
thank you so much!!
Put some clear nail polish on the bamboo hook iy worked for mine ;)
ashleylovesme91 Really? Clear nail polish?! I'm going to try it right now. I have no fine sand paper and no wood sealant so I like your suggestion best!
can you teach how to do the hats from the bigining please
Look in the description box for a link to to the tutorial.
Who do you donate to? I have a group of knitters and crocheters who would like to do that.
I've always donated locally. Yarn can be heavy so shipping costs can rise quickly. At the time of this video we were back home in Mississippi and it was to an organization I volunteered with called MadCAAP. (Madison Countians Allied Against Poverty). Here in the Atlanta area I give to something our church does for school age kids: Backpacks of Love. (Discreetly fills backpacks with food so these kids can have something for dinner each night.) HOWEVER, one of our own Sheepishly Sharing community (Sister Margaret Mary) is collecting Christmas themed items for a fund raiser. th-cam.com/video/kEDRQT1jfX0/w-d-xo.htmlm14s Her school is in a rather poor community and her fundraisers have always kept the music program afloat. Right now her health is slowing her down. There's a surprisingly great need in near EVERY community in America and a quick Google search for non-profits can help you find some near you. Battered women's shelters need EVERYTHING as these women often show up with nothing but the clothes on their backs (and a frightened child or two). I could talk about this all day but that's something to get you started!
You are sweet love your things you. Make
What is the background noise?
Ha! I have no earthly idea what was going on back then! (That was probably 2013 -14... something like that!)
Ironic that you call your business "Sheepishly..." because you are promoting plastic acrylic yarn instead of biodegradable wool.
I call my channel “sheepishly sharing” because that’s how I often feel about sharing my less-than-perfect work. Why do you feel it necessary to be so adversarial? There are so many ills in this world that need to be addressed and I applaud your concern about the environment but my concern is people who can’t care for themselves. The charities I work with don’t allow wool (allergies and laundry care) and cotton is not preferred for homeless because if it gets wet, it doesn’t hold heat. We can help with your platform in other ways in order to help reduce the impact on the environment but not to the detriment of needy people in the here and now.