I have been crocheting for 50 years and you have taught me so much in such a clear and succinct way. And can I just say, anyone who does a thumbs down is ridiculous. You do a wonderful job and I appreciate the great editing and clear camera work.

@kimbalika

2 жыл бұрын

The tip about joining in the round! So simple but my mind is blown. Thank you!

@lindaendres2209

2 жыл бұрын

me too

@aminahussain8690

2 жыл бұрын

after i do the fountain stich would i double crchet into the 'v' e=immediately after or four stiches down

@sherryyarger3753

2 жыл бұрын

Loved your tips! I've crocheted for over 60 years and learned some new things just by watching this. You're very good at explaining where to put your hook in, etc. I love clear instructions that also use the correct terms. It also helps those that don't know the correct word to learn it. I've been seeing some call crochet knitting or hooks needles and it drives me crazy!

@kelchae

2 жыл бұрын

just don’t look at the dislikes of a youtube video idk why people do that

I'm an old crocheter, yes I'm old and I've been doing it since my grandmother taught me as a child to challenge me and keep me entertained, I was about 5 or 6. She taught me with crochet thread and a very thin steel/metal crochet needle. Did lots of baby blankets for my friends, my two kids and my grandson and my daughter's friends' babies. I loved your beginners video, not only did it remind me of when I taught myself (say taught cause my grandmother did not live here in USA) and growing up did not have KZread, Google, or video calls. I come from the encyclopedia, book learning world (70 Yrs). But I want to thank you for making this video for the beginners that wish to learn this old beautiful art of crochet. You explain so easy and I learned how to keep those edges straight today, and refresher course on weaving the ends, I don't like that part and always looking for new ways. OK this got long, please keep those videos coming. Thank you, ALMEDIA.

Brand new beginner here... I want to extend my DEEP appreciation for your clear and concise explanations, demonstrations, AND your WONDERFUL easy to listen to voice!!! It's calming and GREAT!!! I appreciate you! Thank you!

@kimsaulters

6 ай бұрын

If you're a beginner you are so fortunate to have someone like her to start you out

@WndsofChngtoo

4 ай бұрын

I'm a training developer, so I write content for a living, and the clear and concise instructions in this and her other videos make me WANT to learn from her! Outstanding instructions!

I was originally taught how to crochet by an older German lady about 50 years ago and she was very strict about certain things, bless her. Except that you are much younger and way more personable, you have taught me more than anyone else since her.

Fave tip - how to avoid holes at the ends of the row.

@0216msdanielle

3 жыл бұрын

Same. That’s why I clicked on the video 😃

@elizabethtumminelli7538

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!!!

@margaretoutin7179

3 жыл бұрын

Same with me.

@annafrancis5388

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too

@chrissiewindsor

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, & I’m not a new crocheter. Getting straight edges on dc edged pieces is just not something I’ve managed to do consistently, when it does work out right, I still don’t know why, what is it that I’m doing differently? Drives me crazy!

I stopped and said “WHAT” or “THAT IS SO SMART” approximately 25 times during this video

@jeanw.uptmor7160

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto! Of course, I now had to bookmark this video to my favortie places! ;-)

@heilymiranda1632

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂❤️

@cherylkapell8782

3 жыл бұрын

That was me too! Very useful!

@nothingrhymeswithorange5797

3 жыл бұрын

ME TOO HAHA

@lispottable

3 жыл бұрын

So did I. Great ideas!

I'm 73 and just learning to crochet and I thank you for your videos. You make it so easy to learn.

That way of joining the ends of a chain has purified my soul

My grandma auntie would come down every year when I was a little girl. Every year she would bring me yarn and needle and every year I would tell her auntie Melida I just cant do this....her reply would all ways be just keep trying my dear and you will get it. Sadly she passed on before I could show her my first blanket. I have since crochet baby blankets and donated them in her name. Sadly I stopped due to an unforeseen family tragic event. Do to covid and adhd I have started crocheting again. I dont know what it was about your video that brought tears and the great experiences I had with Auntie M but I just wanted to say thank you and God bless

@pokelover02

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are a lovely soul, and I know your auntie is so proud of you

@ayrenbethancourt9379

4 жыл бұрын

Your aunt is an angel who protects and inspires you. God blesses🎈❤️

@lindaparker5946

4 жыл бұрын

She has that ancient energy that makes you feel wonderful inside. Ohhh how your auntie will be watching you,,, loving every minute. Hugs

@licedmendez6654

4 жыл бұрын

@@lindaparker5946 ? N. m

@DZZLL

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

I've been crocheting for almost 50 years, and I learned some valuable tips today that I never thought of. Thank you!

@bellasmith932

3 жыл бұрын

Wow 50 years? U must be amazing

@lanajantz2240

3 жыл бұрын

I learned soooooooo much!

@legomom2boys

3 жыл бұрын

Same here! I had several "Ah-ha!" moments! I'm adding this video to my "Favorites" so I can refer back to it.

@patwagner9308

3 жыл бұрын

I did, too ! I taught myself in July 1971. I learned a lot from this video.

@marcikeesler6060

3 жыл бұрын

@@patwagner9308 you and I started crocheting at about the same time. I taught myself that year (leftie, nobody around who could teach me) as a summer activity, because I was bored. I found I really loved it.

I learned to crochet around two years ago and remember watching this video at the time and I'm so thankful because, like a duckling, my baby-crocheter brain imprinted on you as its mama and I always hear your voice with these tips and they haven't failed me. Weird thing to say but your lovely voice lives in my head as 'the' rules of crocheting!

I have been making prayer squares for years and when you showed the beginning circle join, the double crochet instead of the chain 3 to start the next row, then(!) the invisible ending! Wow! I feel SO Blessed to have found your channel. Thank you for the clear, concise instructions.

Time stamps for tips: 0:45 - storing tapestry needles 0:58 - organizing crochet hooks 1:23 - crochet essentials kit 1:57 - thickening yarn 2:21 - threading tapestry needle 2:41 - easy slip knot 3:07 - neat bottom edge 3:28 - foundation stitches 4:31 - diy yarn bowl 5:02 - working in the round hack 6:02 - joining in a ring 6:24 - preventing side holes 7:26 - invisible decrease 8:22 - alternative stitch markers 9:13 - counting chains 9:49 - storing work protection 10:10 - counting stitches 10:58 - knotless color change 11:34 - carrying yarn up the side of work 12:19 - join granny squares as you go 14:24 - invisible join in the round 15:33 - standing double crochet 16:28 - crocheting evenly around 17:11 - correctly weaving in ends 18:06 - how to productivity 18:47 - crochet books

@ingrid7434

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this! Much appreciated!

@Jocelynlovesurmom

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated

@KS-ts9xy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@meatdog

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this. So very helpful.

@papatotogubat3429

3 жыл бұрын

All of them are useful for perfect experience of crochetting and for quality projects..

I could listen to her speak all day. Love her voice and she’s an amazing teacher

@sms7136

3 жыл бұрын

I just want to sit with her one afternoon so I can learn from her. I'm just barely above a beginner and learning from her would be so awesome!

@bemnuhaokipbemnuhaokip7694

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@chinhgarza2733

2 жыл бұрын

She is awesome. Her direction is so easy to follow. Thank you.

I was taught to crochet almost 50 years ago so some will take a bit of time to get use to but the joining granny squares is by far my favorite, it’s so easy!! Love it!

I’m hooked…no pun intended. You have clarified so many of the struggles I have been going through for the past 10 years. I can’t wait to get started on some projects I had ignored because I either was unsure of how to tackle them or I had made unsuccessful attempts. Thank you and I’m about to set my alarm!

ma'am... i've been crocheting 3/4 of my life, and i like to think my grandma taught me well, that i'm fairly competent- but that slip knot trick??? dropped my jaw. had me questioning my whole world. instant subscribe for that one, and THANK YOUUUUUU.

@robynw6307

2 жыл бұрын

Here's my method to make a slip knot: Wrap the yarn twice around two fingers (slightly spread apart), with the second wrap further from the fingertips than the first. Insert your hook under the first wrap, hook the second wrap and pull it out under the first wrap. Slip the yarn off your fingers and pull. You not only have a slip knot but it's already on your hook ready to start.

@lagrilla226

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! That one was great! How did we get by without these tips??

I had never seen a "foundation stitch" before. This is a total game changer. I am floored.

@kathyann8974

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

I put the wool label inside the ball of wool.... And l love your tutos. Abet age 77. 👍👏 From northern France.

I have been crocheting for 48 years and you have taught me several tips!! God bless you and thank you so much for making this video!!!!!!! Fabulous tips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

When you did the invisible join on the granny square I literally gasped! Great tips, I'm not a complete beginner, but I've been trying to increase the quality of my work and deepen my understanding of crochet patterns, all of these tips were really helpful! thank you so much!

@eddiesroom1868

2 жыл бұрын

Me three!

@annelawler6180

2 жыл бұрын

I've read most of the replays and I absolutely agree with everyone. I certainly learned a bunch of great things. It's the first time I've watched you but you definite got my like and subscribe to all. Cant wait to see more. If you could go a little slower for us beginners it would be great. But if not I'll just back up and watch again until I get it. Lol. I'm a little old now. Thanks so much.

@eddiesroom1868

2 жыл бұрын

@@annelawler6180 I second that slow down a little please

@leolindsey1929

Жыл бұрын

I was flabbergasted when I watched this video. I have lots of books showing all kinds of goodie hints and tricks, but I have never seen A seem less join that was really seem less.Thanks for your pod casts, I am totally a big van of yours. You have a professional, yet very friendly Good friend way. Thanks for all your time and hard work, it is very much appreciated.

@priscellal3969

Жыл бұрын

I learned that stitch a while back when doing a mandala blanket and it was revolutionary. I can't not use it now. Once you learn that stitch and the standing joining stitch, you simply can't go back to the old way.

🤯 Tip 10- how to prevent a twisted chain.....where has this been all my life What a game changer, thank you!!

@jenniferwright9235

4 жыл бұрын

Right?? I mean, seriously...it's so stupid but so ingenious!

@emilycochran6213

4 жыл бұрын

I was like OH MY GOD FINALLY

@steviejuliano5946

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t believe how easy and simple it was....Insert forehead slap here

@SciFiFemale

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, best tip on there by far.

@acerjuglans

4 жыл бұрын

This one had me by surprise! It's so simple and flawless! Thank you, Toni 😁

Best crochet tips . And I've been crocheting for 45 yrs.

I appreciate the freedom you give to see and solve problems rather than blindly following “tradition”. The thumbnail on getting rid of the hole at the start of a row caused me to watch the video. I learned so much more. Yes, I saved the video for future reference.

Love these tips. I’ve been crocheting since I was 18, I’m now on the downward side of 65 and haven’t slowed down. I crochet baby blankets to donate to children’s hospitals or other charity groups. I’ve always had trouble getting that straight edge, definitely going to try your method. You can teach an old “mom” new crocheting tips. Thank you, I’m looking forward to more videos.

@kjjernigan7551

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help. Now I will start crouching again!

@tuberjsb

3 жыл бұрын

Tito

My favorite tip was how to prevent adding or losing stitches while crocheting from one end to the next. I'm a beginner and I have taught myself to crochet by reading a how to paperback. Videos are new to me and wonderful. I'm 72 years old and now that I'm retired I have time to devote to a long time desired craft skill I always wished I could do. You're never too old to learn! Thank you so much for the tips. I have stored them on my smartphone for future reference. Are you still giving away the beginners gift pack you mentioned? If so please put my name in the hat.

Beginner here. So glad I found your video. Now I have a better understanding of how to turn my work. I look forward to your next video. 🙂

I'm 73 years old and love crocheting I loved a lot of your tips that I wasn't aware of the best one was joining different color yarn and joining chain without twisting

Tip #1) 0:43 - Storing Tapestry Needles. Tip #2) 0:57 - Organizing Crochet Hooks. Tip #3) 1:21 - Crochet Essentials: Small notebook, Pen, Scissors, Tape measure, Hooks, Markers, and Tapestry needles. Tip #4) 1:56 - Doubling Yarn for Thickness: USUALLY, 2 Strands of Lace (Weight #0) = Fingering (Weight #1), 2 Strands of Fingering (#1) = Fine (#2) 2 Strands of Fine (#2) = Light (#3) 2 Strands of Light (#3) = Worsted (aka Medium, #4) 2 Strands of Worsted (#4) = Bulky (aka Chunky, #5) 2 Strands of Bulky (#5) = Super Bulky (#6) 2 Strands of Super Bulky (#6) = Jumbo (#7) Tip #5) 2:20 - Threading a Tapestry Needle. Tip #6) 2:40 - The Easiest Slip Knot Ever. Tip #7) 3:05 - Working in a Starting Chain. Tip #8) 3:25 - Foundation Stitches. 3:41 - Where it starts. Tip #9) 4:29 - DIY Yarn Bowl. Tip #10) 5:01 - HACK FOR WORKING IN THE ROUND - AVOID TWISTING YOUR CHAIN. Tip #11) 6:01 - Joining in a Ring. Tip #12) 6:24 - PREVENT HOLES ON SIDE OF WORK. 7:07 - What to do for the LAST ST OF THE ROW. Tip #13) 7:25 - Invisible Decrease. Tip #14) 8:20 - Alternative Stitch Markers. Tip #15) 9:11 - Using Stitch Markers to Count Chains. Tip #16) 9:48 - How to Save Your Projects While Storing Them. Tip #17) 10:10 - Marking Stitches to Maintain Stitch Count. Tip #18) 10:57 - Knotless Color Change. Tip #19) 11:33 - CARRYING YARN UP THE SIDE OF WORK. Tip #20) 12:18 - Join Granny Squares as You Go. Tip #21) 14:24 - Invisible Join in the Round. Tip #22) 15:33 - Standing Double Crochet. Tip #23) 16:28 - Crocheting Evenly Around. Tip #24) 17:09 - WEAVING IN ENDS THE RIGHT WAY. Tip #25) 18:05 - Best Method for Productivity. Tip #26) 18:47 - 5 Books for your Crochet Library.

@grandmalovesmebest

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thanks. You are a real organizer.😚

@wendydennis7342

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great job 👏

@ruthhernandez2922

Жыл бұрын

Than you!!

@eden2203

Жыл бұрын

Thank You. All I kept thinking while watching was... This desperately needs time stamps. Awesome video.

@sierralovat5498

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Omg! I learned a lot today, & didn’t once have to say “Come ON! Tell us, already!” I thanks her for going at exactly the right pace for me and, because not everyone’s the same, she tells them where else to look. She’s one cool lady!

@carolrowland5785

3 жыл бұрын

Will have to re watch this video over and over....would like to have her sitting beside me though and show me lol

@nikiTricoteuse

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Great pacing.

@dawnkindnesscountsmost5991

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100+ percent. I also appreciate that the music was faded out while explaining the tips, and only played between tips. Anything worth saying should not have to compete with music to be heard (unless it's in a song lol).

You're blowing my mind with that foundation row stuff. That looks so much easier than the "devil row" my friend taught me. Haha

girl you saved my LIFE when you told me about the tip for baby’s unraveling your stitches. ALWAYS A STRUGGLE until now❤️

I learned how to crochet since I was nine. My mom taught me all the basics. When I was old enough to buy books during the pre-KZread era, I learn all I knew about crochet by looking at diagrams. Today, I learned all these tips just by watching this awesome 20 mins video. Thank you, Toni, for creating this video. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks, Toni has proved them wrong.

I’ve used the earrings I was wearing while crocheting because I couldn’t find a dang stitch marker 😂

@bradfordbogan7248

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! I always have earrings in!

@michaelkapp6020

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@petraerdelyi2635

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 nicee

@lindawalker404

3 жыл бұрын

@@bradfordbogan7248 Smart girl.

@abbierouse5713

3 жыл бұрын

That’s genius !!

0:43 tip 1: using metal tapestry needles 0:58 tip 2: organizing crochet hooks 1:22 tip 3: crochet essentials 1:57 tip 4: doubling yarn for thickness 2:20 tip 5: threading a tapestry needle 2:41 tip 6: easiest slip knot ever 3:06 tip 7: working in a starting chain 3:28 tip 8: foundation stitches 4:30 tip 9: diy yarn bowl 5:02 tip 10: hack for working in the round these were the first 10 timestamps for the hacks

@chrystalteal4171

Жыл бұрын

Tip 1 is STORING tapestry needles not using them

THIS IS CON👏TENT👏I've been crocheting less than a year and I hate those short tiktoks that only give out 1 tip at a time without clear explanation. Thank you so much for this amazing video!

i watched this last year with 0 experience in crochet and i didn't realize how much i had absorbed from it until i rewatched it again now ! the joining of colors, the strap of yarn as a stitch marker, the way to make the rows look straight and without holes . i forgot i learned so much from this so i just wanted to say thank you for this video .

I've watched countless dozens of "how to" videos on KZread. That, plus having had a long career in broadcasting, puts a bit of credence in my opinion when I say that your presentation is among the best available. I learned a lot... and wasn't annoyed even once. Thank you.

@jessicakcarvalho

4 жыл бұрын

rae0521 I agree!

@lovstormyweather

4 жыл бұрын

Loved the magnet idea, I use metal tapestry needles and lose them all the time! I enjoyed all the hacks!! Thank you so very much!!!

@BornAgainFarmGirl

4 жыл бұрын

Same , seriously jam packed with great info !

@cariespringer8741

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree 😊

@leonoraacevedo1154

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you,Thank you for making this video.I have learned new things.

I've been crocheting for 60+ years and never thought of some of these! Thanks!

Favorite tip: how to keep little hands from pulling out stitches!!! So simple and yet I wouldn’t have thought of it!

This is the perfect video. The internet can rest now. 🙏

that was the best instruction for foundation stitches I have ever seen, As were the attaching to make a round.

@kenmarelove9176

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for leaving this comment. The vid just popped up and seeing your comment made me sub, I just started to Crochet and look forward to watching these vids! ❤🧶🪡

@His-Joule

3 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely YES I have never ever before just a few mins ago ever watched a vid tutorial on foundation stitches that always just frustrated the living daylights out of me - this tutorial is a game changer for sure ! 💫✨💫✨💞💕

@DawnBuffum

3 жыл бұрын

Where can I find the instructions for the cast in you did that is stretchy? My cast on is terrible

@shelleysmith4017

3 жыл бұрын

@@DawnBuffum it is the foundation stitch at 3:28. Because you do not have the chain first, it allows more stretch. If you do need to do a chain and are worried it is going to be too tight, just use a bigger hook, either a half or full size up from the size hook you will need for the area you are working on. It can really help, especially when making scarves and blankets.

@2618winslow

2 жыл бұрын

@@DawnBuffum - I think you are asking about her demo of the foundation single crochet. (Cast on is knitting) She demonstrated the foundation SC beautifully. You can also use this method for other stitches too. Lots of videos on youtube that will also help. Happy crocheting!

I have been crocheting for 50 years but learned several helpful things from this video (joining without twisting when working in the round, joining granny squares while completing a square, invisible decrease, eliminating holes at edge) but my favorite is the easy color change, especially when alternating different colored rows! Thank you!

This is by far the best crochet tutorial I’ve ever watched. Easy to see what you’re doing and easy to follow along! So glad I found you

Okay, I've lost track how many times my brain said "Wow!" on this video and I've still got 4 minutes of video left. Yes, Beginner here. Started since November last year.

@pixydancer3489

4 жыл бұрын

Im 61 and have been crocheting since I was 9 and I am saying wow after every tip!

@csuedavison8152

4 жыл бұрын

Chochie Samson totally agree and pushed that 10-second back up over and over. Truly loved this informative video

@emilyalcorn3547

4 жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner as well and have watch a number of “tips” videos but this one is the best yet... very informative and interesting 😊 and doesn’t go overly fast for us beginners too!!!

Me, after 9 years of crochet: I'm gonna know all of this stuff. Me, after this video: how did I not know, like, ANY of this?

@amulyamaddi9371

3 жыл бұрын

Same! I was like 😮😯😲 "That's so smart!"

@brandyperrine3008

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I only knew 2 of those tips!!

@Redbrit4

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! SAME!!!

@juneosborne3256

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha that was me too!!!

@chrissyaldrich1484

3 жыл бұрын

UsttstitaittdoIdo

Beginner here!👋My favorite hack in this video is turning your work around, chain only 1 and crochet into the 1st stitch, for single, double & half double. So glad I found you on here! You make everything about crocheting so much easier to learn and actually understand! I'm learning so much so fast!😀

WOW! crocheting 50 years here and tip #10 blew my mind. Brilliant! This video is so well done and a breath of fresh air. Never to late for this old dog to learn new tricks! Thank you.

I have a girl-crush on this lovely woman and her incredible stitch work. 😍

I have been crocheting for 60 years and sadly I had several of the problems you addressed. Now I know how to fix them! It goes to show we are never too old to learn. Thank you so much!

@HelenEllerbach-oe1hp

Жыл бұрын

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love the invisible stitch!! thank you

These Crochet Hacks are wonderful if you are a beginner, and those with experience may learn from them, too. THANK YOU!!

I've crocheted since I was in middle school. I'm 60 now. I'm still learning new tricks! My favorite was the one on how to join the granny squares. I could have used that several times over the years!

i watched my mother crochet for years and never got into it. Now she is gone, I am going to be a grandma and I'm ...crocheting! Your video made me so nostalgic and was SO helpful! Thank you.

LOVE the binder clip bowl shortcut!!! Using, thank you!!!

You're amazing.!!!! I'm a lifelong knitter who just became a crocheter. Your tips are indispensable. Your beautiful voice doesn't hurt Thank you!

My favorite tip is having All The Tips in one place! I saved this video to my KZread crochet collections so I can refer back. Thanks for this great video!

@LuJustLu

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@Genesis-mn9kq

4 жыл бұрын

Same!

@kathydobbins

4 жыл бұрын

I just did the same. Great collection of good hints

@scherryann64

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, I agree!

@kymom2003

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! I learned at least 3 new ways of improving my projects. Best video EVER!!!!!

I really appreciate how you numbered all the tips so you can go back and re watch it as many times as necessary without having to find it in the video each time. That was was extremely thoughtful!

I am crocheting a bunch of products for a charity event. Since I have been crocheting on and off for about three decades, I thought this would be a breeze. How wrong I was! I was having serious doubts about this endeavor when I came across this video, and this 20-minute video just solved all of my woes! Thank you!!

Love the bowl with clips as yarn guide tip.

I'm not even a third of the way through the video, and this is so unbelievably helpful!

I said "this damn woman is bloody brilliant!!" Over 20 times in this video.

That joining work in the round tip!! Wow!

OMG I crocheted as a teenager, now a senior I had to stop working due to a disability. I really needed something to keep my mind an hands busy. Arthritis keeps me from being as good as I once was 😊. I’m just having a hard time with mistakes and other things from completing even half way quality work. Some of these tips though, I mean 😮. So glad I found them. Thank you for your time.

Almost facepalmed at the first one for not twisting stitches on joining in the round. Every single tip is gold! And the standing stitch? *mwah!* 💋 Thank you so much for these tips.

You cannot imagine how helpful this is to me. After learning to crochet as a child I only recently picked it up again and there are a lot of details I don't know. Thank you for sharing your experience with others!

Thank you!!! That's the simplest slip knot description I've ever seen. My adhd brain can definitely remember that one . After so many freaking years I FINALLY GET IT 🤣🤣🤣

🤯 foundation stitches! GENIUS!

I may have missed the deadline for the giveaway, but I already think that i won a prize with these timps that you shared with us. Thank you so much!!

@katechapman8951

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Me, too!

Ok real talk: I can’t crochet to save my life, but I’ve been knitting since I was like six. I watched this video earlier today (and I was excited for how many tricks I could use for my knitting), and then this evening I was binding off a project in the round and remembered your invisible join tip. I pulled up the video and followed your steps and this is genuinely the most beautiful finish I’ve ever done! Thank you so much for this video, I get the distinct feeling I’ll be coming back to it again and again 🤩

I have been crocheting for 15 years and I feel like such a novice now haha these tips are amazing thank you so much!

I am a bewildered Beginner and you have made me feel relaxed and unafraid to start Crocheting. I have gained so much knowledge and confidence, thank you so much. Here is a tip that helps me with the crafts I am working on. I take and print a picture of the person I am making the craft for. Place it near my work. Everytime I want to take an extra break or stop for the day I look at the picture and it makes me smile giving me new energy and gets me going again.

Instead of scissors, I just take nail clippers with me when I travel. They will never make a hole into anything, they even pass airport security, and they will definitely cut a thread, too. :-)

@jodidorn6079

3 жыл бұрын

I have nail clippers I keep with my needles for this reason!

@treycercone1054

3 жыл бұрын

that is very smart

@eponymoususer8923

3 жыл бұрын

Baby clippers! So small and convenient!

@luvsharlie

3 жыл бұрын

I use my pocket knife if I can't find scissors. 'Tis stabbed into my headboard so 'tis always around. It doesn't fray the yarn because I cut quite swiftly.

@susantobelknight

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

When starting a new ball of yarn, I start it from the middle of the ball. You'll see that at one end the hole is a bit bigger than the other side, i kind of fish for the end of the yarn in there and pull it out, that way the yarn doesn't wobble around when you use it. Sometimes I put it in a ziplock bag thats about as big as the ball of yarn and seal it so that there is just enough room for the strand of yarn to come through, the ziplock bag helps to keep the yarn clean in messy environments.

@laurenriddolls9639

3 жыл бұрын

That is a simply brilliant idea to use a ziplock bag! How often do I travel and have to be SO careful that the yarn doesn’t end up on the car floor! 🤣

@theblondeblogger5132

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Especially since my long, blonde hair constantly sheds a TON every day and we have a dog that sheds as well. And of course, hair loves to cling to yarn! So frustrating! This would definitely solve that problem! At least for the yarn in the bag. If only I could figure a way to keep it off of the worked yarn/fabric as well! I wonder if rubbing a dryer sheet over it would help. 🤔

@tinalisi7174

3 жыл бұрын

@@theblondeblogger5132 I was thinking dryer sheets can be an allergen to some folks (if it is a gift) so maybe a larger re-usable tote to hold the Work In Project as you continue to might help. Good luck! I have used this to minimize loose hair from finding its way into my work.

@theblondeblogger5132

3 жыл бұрын

L H Thank you!!

@jdprettynails

3 жыл бұрын

I've tried to do it that way, but eventually the yarn in the middle just tangles

OK, you just rocked my World 25 times! I plan on using all of these after I watch the video over and over again to make sure I am doing things right.

I don't even know what I'm doing yet but these tips are going to help me! THANK YOU!!

I've been crocheting for over 50 years and I learned a lot of tips from you that I never knew about. Thanks so much!

My favorite tip is how to keep the “hole”out of the end of your row. I loved all of them however and want to thank you so much for helping all of us to get better. You’re the greatest.

@jlon1066

4 жыл бұрын

I worry that it’s going to mess with the row height. You can pull up a long loop and use it to yarn over - much like the standing stitch she showed, but that leaves one slightly extra large loop that I don’t like either. I feel like I’m still looking for the right solution.

I'm a crocheter with 20+ years' experience and some of these I didn't know until now. Thanks for this video :)

I have been crocheting for years but learned new things from you. Thank you.

I have been crocheting for 60 years mostly with thread. I started several years ago using wool yarn and found that your video is absolutely a must for every crocheter whether experienced or beginner. I have learned so much that no book can teach. Thank you. I feel like I didn't know how to crochet until I saw your video. God bless you!

I usually have more than one project going at one time. I would always forget what size needle I was using and would have to start over. I bought alphebet charms and put them on stitch markers. When I stop now I pick my needle size and pin it to my project. Problem solved!

@rebeccasmith2525

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I started writing the size I was using on the yarn label, but eventually that label falls off. This is even better!

@carolynhellmers2722

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a great idea!

@doriscohoon7377

4 жыл бұрын

Where has this idea been all my life?!?!? Genius!!!! Now I plan on following your tip-leaving a letter charm marker on a beginning row until project is completed. Working several projects at a time , each will have its own hook marker!

@camille4574

4 жыл бұрын

Nice tip! I finally signed up to Ravelry to keep track of hook sizes, I tried to resist using that site for a long time but I love it now and it's really upped my game. You can specify on each project what hook size you're using, and take notes if you need. Now if I forget my hook size, I just check my project in Ravelry!

@dorothyroush6273

4 жыл бұрын

What a genius idea! I have so many of the same size crochet hooks because if I don't leave it with my work, I forget what size I use. Thanks for this great tip!

Thanks for your tip on connecting the granny squares!

You are truly awesome. 60 yrs of crochet and I am still learning . Thank you!!!❤😊

My jaw is on the floor! Thank you so much! I'm a grandma-trained crocheter and you taught me so much in just a few minutes that I will be incorporating. I am going to trying out your strategy for the foundation row and for clean sides. And of course, watching all your other content!

You are amazing. I found myself getting scared I wasn’t going to absorb everything. Then I thought thank goodness this is a video. A MasterClass in 13 minutes. Wow!

I love the storing your hooks. And changing colors.

Thank you, for teaching me the standing stitch.

You had me “hooked” and subscribed within 10 seconds of this video! It’s difficult to find an engaging and informative video where people get right to the point. Thank you for your video- so refreshing!

@randymaduras3212

4 жыл бұрын

All great information and tricks. I usually have a tough time joining a chain without twisting. Your trip looks like it will solve that problem.

My favorite tip was doing a double crochet rather than chain 3 when starting to stitch in the round.!! I crochet a lot of doilies and this will make them look even better!

The tip for eliminating row end holes was the most valuable to me. I am a beginner and all the tips were useful. Thank you.

I love the way you weave in your tails...wish I had known that 60 years ago...LOL. Beautiful crochet work.

Hey Ms Tony, I am 59 years old, I learned to sew and crochet many years ago in high school back when they taught those things. I started again about 9 years ago and have been picking up so many new tips. I have found that it is like riding a bike. I have viewed many video, but you young lady have been the biggest inspiration I have come across. I never Like, Subscribe or Comment. However I have done all 3 with you and had to let you know. Please keep up with your good works and much continued success. Maybe one day I will make a video.

#24 weaving in the ends was my favorite tip! This is usually the most frustrating part of my projects. Thanks Toni for this one and all of the great tips!

Your tutorials are life-changing.

Thank you. You are showing some awesome short cuts. Love them!

I just discovered this channel after picking up crocheting again during the quarantine. Love it!

@wendybond2848

4 жыл бұрын

Charmy M! Me too!

@graceduncan1780

4 жыл бұрын

Same here I picked up crocheting again when I found out I was pregnant and just discovered this channel because since quarantine started I’ve been ordering more yarns and doing more projects and these tips are amazing can’t wait to binge all the other videos while making a project and drinking some teas 😊❤️

@Charmane73

4 жыл бұрын

Gracetopherxo congratulations!

@Cheyenneeeee101

4 жыл бұрын

Charmy M! Omg me too !!!!

@kaymoore7046

4 жыл бұрын

Gracetopherx

I have been crocheting for over 50 years and you have just taught me how to avoid so many things that have always bothered me about the process and my finished products. I subscribed IMMEDIATELY and can’t wait to try these things. You are amazing! (also easy to follow your video!) Thank you so much!

I dont crochet much mostly knit but your excellent detailed teaching and demo makes me want to. You are a born teacher and your voice and demeanor are delightful. Thank you.

You do this so effortlessly! 😭😭🧶