I would love to spend just one afternoon sitting by your side. I would be so much more confident with my projects. You are a fabulous teacher!! ❤

@peggyharwell3674

21 күн бұрын

Oh i agree with you. It would be a delightful time spent with Mrs. Tuula. She is such a gentle soul 💖

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I really would love to do that with people from around the world!

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

@@peggyharwell3674 Thank you so much!

@alicecobb7763

19 күн бұрын

Me too 🥺🙏🏽

@user-st1ru6kc9k

17 күн бұрын

I would love to be there too 😊💜

Your "fix-it" videos/tutorials are so clever...and easy/simple. I think the "turn your work like the pages of a book" is my new mantra 🤗. I don't often struggle with this, but occasionally my mind says "oh, wait, which way am I going with this?" Usually happens when I'm watching something on TV and I've lost my focus momentarily 😉( I have done the frog out a few rows and skip a stitch every so often...has saved a few projects. ) Thank you for another video of great tips. Have a lovely day. 🌞

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! So glad the turning tip is useful! A great to you too!

I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

That's lovely, thank you!

Love your suggestions for losing at Yarn Chicken. I've always backed stitches out & crocheted tighter. I never thought to use a smaller hook, frog 3 rows & leave 1 row out or alter the actual stitch itself. Great suggestions. Thanks so much.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Lovely, thank you!

Tuula, always appreciate your helpful hint in crocheting. Love seeing you in your own designer's creation!

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

That's great, thank you!

About the mismatched pairs: I had an Aunt who knitted & when she made socks she used either very long needles or the ones attached with a cable. Then she actually knitted both socks at the same time on the same needle. She used the same skein/ball for both with a long thread attaching them at the beginning. It was so funny watching her do that but she always ended up with a perfectly matched set. 😅

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

That sounds like looping sock on a circular needle. That is a popular technique, although when I have seen it, it has always been from two separate balls.

I always enjoy and appreciate your helpful tips. Thank you.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Lovely, Thank you !

Thank you for sharing I enjoy watching your videos. They are very helpful. Your blouse you made is beautiful

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

"I was already at home when noticed, my head was missing. "😊 you cant make this up , and Tuula is a sweetheart!❤

@j.477

14 күн бұрын

4:17

@TuulaMaaria

11 күн бұрын

Oh yes, I was first going to do that part again just with my backdrop at home but then decided that it is very authentic to show that things often go wrong! 😄 There was another situation as well that I didn't show - I tripped on the tripod and the camera went flying!!

@j.477

11 күн бұрын

@TuulaMaaria I was crocheting along while this video was running, so I couldn't see at first, what you meant... you can imagine my surprise, for a short time i was wondering how can you possibly have your head missing..hahaha .. until I checked out the video with undivided attention. 😊

@TuulaMaaria

11 күн бұрын

@@j.477 Oh right, yes, head missing from a video, not actually missing! 😁😆😅

Thank you! You are always so helpful with your tutorials!

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you Tuula for gifting your knowledge to us yarnies! Lovely background.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it!

Thank you for another great video. Really helpful and lovely to watch. Even the headless parts 😂

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! Glad the headless didn't matter!

Your shirt is BEAUTIFUL!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi Tuula I can tell you are a teacher. You cover a very large spectrum of crochet problems. So, on KZread I will tune in to your channel to get help first. Your tutorials are so clear.Enjoy your Sunday🍹💞

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! My years as a digital media teacher probably come useful also in crochet! Happy crocheting!

I'm sure every body has been liking your new crochet shirt!. Tuula its very beautiful i like the bottom half circle.. All the colors look as it is 1Skein tied together turnout amazing.🤗🙌 I love when Crochet Creactors Crochet things for themselves,without even using a pattern all by free hand. This is one of the best way to get started in making your own patterns if you wanted!

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it! I used many left-over balls of cotton yarn for the top. You are right, starting to make things for yourself is a good way to start designing!

Another timely & informative video! I just finished a queen sized blanket and was playing yarn chicken so your tip of decreasing random number of stitches was great and eased my mind, I was able to finish the border! Would it be possible Miss Tuula, to do an in depth video on doing different corners? Square vs round and how many stitches to use for sc,hdbl,dbl etc and where exactly does the corner begin & exactly where to put corner stitches? Also I often struggle with finding the beginning of the yarn from the inside a new skein, any tips on that? I end up wasting so much time unraveling from the outside which isn't really convenient. Thank you for another great video, I always learn something new and you have given me the confidence to try new projects and techniques 😊

@bethhasilo1536

21 күн бұрын

Just a suggestion on the centre pull issue...we all have that problem unfortunately. One way to help is buy a Yarn Ball Winder. Now you will still have to find the centre pull & deal with a bit of yarn barff . However, by winding your skein into a cake would allow you to leave a length of yarn for the centre pull as long as you want plus allows you to inspect the yarn while winding it for knots or inconsistencies. I also saw the other day, some companies are now leaving a tail from the center & attaching a paper sticker to the end. Genius & I wish all Yarn Manufacturers did this. Good Luck & I hope this helps you.

@Pakrs61

21 күн бұрын

@bethhasilo1536 Thanks Beth! Can you suggest a brand of winder or are they all pretty much the same? I have read reviews but prefer a personal suggestion. 😊

@bethhasilo1536

21 күн бұрын

They come in various price ranges. Mine is a Knitters's Pride Signature which is expensive at $175 Cnd. It was a 60th birthday present from my Mother & Siblings. I do highly recommend this one as it is so smooth. If you search Jayda In Stitches, she bought one & did a unboxing video that shows you how to set it up & how beautifully it glides. If that price point is too high for you, search Amazon, Michael's or Walmart. You should be able to find one from $30 Cnd & up. I would suggest you read up on the model you are looking at because you want to ensure you buy one that can hold larger skeins to avoid making numerous smaller skeins. I'm sorry I can't recommend a specific brand for you on the lower priced ones because I don't own one but I believe Mikey Sellick from the Crowd Crowd did a video them. Perhaps KZread or Google could assist you in your search as well. Good Luck!

@maggiem.5904

21 күн бұрын

@@Pakrs61. I got a plastic ball winder from KnitPicks. It works fine, but it’s not very durable. A little piece of plastic broke off where you snap the metal yarn guide in, after not that much use. It may partly be because of my clumsy arthritic hands. I can still use it - I use my hand to direct the yarn into the metal guide, anyway- but if I could afford it, I would get something that’s not so flimsy.

@Pakrs61

21 күн бұрын

@maggiem.5904 Thanks for your suggestion, I'll check into it. I understand about arthritis in the hands, can be so maddening!

Thank you Tuulaa, Your instructions are very clear and easy to understand! Great tips to continue the craft.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Glad to hear, thank you!

Thank you Tuula, I’m enjoying all your tips so I can help other’s at community center. Because I can make items, doesn’t mean I truly understand the basics. I am feeling more confident as I watch your videos. 😊 💕💃🏻

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

So glad these are helpful, and lovely that you are helping others!

Great tips!!! Such a great teacher!

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Great to hear, thank you!

I hold my yarn the same way and everyone around me calls me crazy because they don't think I have tension on my yarn ..I enjoy seeing a very skilled crocheter doing it the same way .

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Oh yes, this way it is so easy and certain to have constant tension!

Great information. I had never thought about those ways to help with yarn chicken. Thanks for the tips.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Lovely, thank you!

What can I say that hasn't already been said 🥰 Yet another fantastic and helpful video. Thank you Tuula 😊 ⚘️

@TuulaMaaria

19 күн бұрын

Happy to hear, thank you!

Lovely video, I truly appreciate your help. ❤

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

That's lovely, thank you!

Helpful info, thanks so much. 🩷💚💙❤️💜🌻

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Wonderful, thank you!

I’m so glad to have found you on yt! Thank you for sharing your crochet wisdom! I very much appreciate them all! 😊

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Glad you found my channel! Happy crocheting!

Dear Tuula, Thank you so much for this tutorial it is always appreciated and I love learning new tips and techniques to help me improve my crochet 🧶 I also love the scenery I have nearly mastered your hold technique, I occasionally lapse into having my index finger pointed for tension, your technique gives me so much more control and I’m able to hold my piece with both hands especially if it has a lacy/drape it makes it much easier to work on… Thank you! Excellent Tips and Tricks! God’s Blessings to you and all 🙏🏽💜🩷🧶🥰

@TuulaMaaria

16 күн бұрын

Thank you, so glad that my tips have been useful and that you are finding a way to crochet that works best for you! Happy crocheting!

@user-st1ru6kc9k

12 күн бұрын

@@TuulaMaaria I appreciate you and all that you’ve shared with us 🙏🏽💜🩷🧶

I was making a blanket from even squares, and before the last one, both yarns I was using went out of stock, EVERYWHERE T_T Then, as you mentioned tension, the lightbulb came to my brain...I can actually redo the blanket (pretty small too) so it can be a table cover- my cat sleeps on it anyway, so won't be such a big change at all for my original plan, still be useful, and I won't be frustrated by looking at all the time. Thank you! 🥰💜

@TuulaMaaria

19 күн бұрын

Great, always good to find creative solutions!

I’ve been wondering if it makes any difference when you finish a row, whether you chain then turn or turn and then chain.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

I would say that it doesn't make a difference if you turn "like a book" but if you turn the other way round, then it is important to chain first, to avoid having the yarn in front of your work and having to move it to position for the next stitch.

As far as the chicken. I always buy 2 maybe 3 skeins of yarn at a time. But make sure you check dye lot. I hate just buying 1 skein. But when you see something you like and thats all they have. Then you have to hope and wait until it's out again. Hoping it's not discontinued. 😊

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Yes, if you wait, you normally don't get the same dye lot!

Cute top.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Tyvm 😊 shared this out on my Community page. Hugs ❤ 🤗

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Lovely,Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for these HELPFUL tips!!🧶🥰

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you. ❤

I love your videos. The places you show us are so beautiful. Yes, these tips are very helpful. I wish I could hold my yarn that way. It looks for effortless. When I started, I tried different ways and landed on the double wrap around my index finger.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! I must say I am worried about the double wrap, it looks so much unnecessary work!!

@carmenlane7681

20 күн бұрын

@@TuulaMaaria I totally agree. Sadly, it’s the only method that’s worked for me and controlling the tension. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m going to keep trying your way.

These tips are so helpful!! Thank you!♥️

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Lovely, thank you!

Thank you, Tuula Marie 😊

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! 💗

Just brilliant! Thank you.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you Tuula. I love the top you're wearing ♥️

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it!

Good info! And a very lovely top!

@TuulaMaaria

11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

LOVE your helpful tips…thank you!!!❤

@TuulaMaaria

11 күн бұрын

Lovely to hear, thank you!

Thank you for another smart and helpful video! Beautiful top❤

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Lovely, thank you!

Thank you for such helpful information. 🦋

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Great, Thank you!

Thanks for this useful video.

@TuulaMaaria

11 күн бұрын

Lovely, thank you!

Always enjoy your videos,, ❤️🌼

@TuulaMaaria

19 күн бұрын

Lovely, thank you!

You are an excellent teacher!

@TuulaMaaria

11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Good to hear that my 16 years as an IT teacher didn't go to waste!

Thankyou and I love your top.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Great, glad you like it!

This video is wonderful and I LOVE YOUR TOP!

@TuulaMaaria

5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, glad to hear! 💗

Very good information. It helps alot

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Great!

Thank you. That helps a bit❤

@TuulaMaaria

8 күн бұрын

Great! Watch also the longer video with answers to 10 problems!

Very useful video. Your top is gorgeous 😊

@TuulaMaaria

16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you for sharing ❤

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Great tips. 👍 Thanks for tip on crocheting with chenille. I'm hoping to crochet a blanket for my daughter for Christmas.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Oh lovely, chenille makes so soft blankets!

Excelente!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful teacher, thank you 🙏🏻 I just noticed that I crochet holding the yarn exactly like you… I always thought I was doing it wrong 😬 Great video… Gracias 💕

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Lovely, thank you! Definitely not wrong holding yarn like that, it works great!

Leaving out a dc in a shell occasionally lengthens the yarn. I hope I remember this when the yarn has gone '🐓' Thank you.

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

My mother always knitted her two sleeves/socks/gloves at the same time on longer knitting needles with 2 balls of yarn. They always ended up the exactly same in length and increase/decrease. 🧶

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Yes, that works every time!

Thank you

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

When I knit a cardigan or sweater I always knit the two sleeves at the same time, I have been knitting and crocheting for about 60 years and always do it this way.

@TuulaMaaria

11 күн бұрын

Great, that is such a good idea!

Hello... Very helpful.. Again I come to you for help. I have problems in knittingand just cannot get straight edges.... ESPECIALLY... with cotton. My edges are horrible. I ve even tried knitting the purl side with example n4 needle and knit side with n5 needle..... Also viceversa... BUT I just have a horrible tension. I need to come to you so you can give me lessons on tension.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You are a great teacher. With crochet I have a little less problems. Thankyou

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! About knitting - what technique do you knit? Does your yarn run smoothly inside your left hand or do you need to do something by touching the yarn with every stitch?

I love your tips! Just going through channels and saw yours and I would love to know for left handed crotchet person I am 50 and have been crocheting since I am 10. I am great at blankets my speciality but I am always struggling with certain patterns because I free crochet and just try different things. I learned from my mom rest her soul, she was a righty though lol so I just struggle with clothing and if you have tips for left handed people that would be helpful. The more you practice the better you get. I would love any tips via left handed

@TuulaMaaria

19 күн бұрын

Thank you! Unfortunately I don't know anything about left-handed crochet. I have tried at times, and I know some youtubers reverse all videos so they post them twice but I don't know if that works. I hope you find some channels that are useful to you.

Very nice zabdast shering beautiful full watch like ✅

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Great!

Oh my goodness, I recently made four baby booties (well, five if you count the first practice bootie which I pulled out) and none of them matched each other exactly! I did try making two together, but I think I was stressed for time by then, because they kept getting tighter. There were two that were close enough, though, thankfully, as I was running out of yarn! 😂

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Oh no! Maybe next time you can start by doing the two together from the start, before getting stressed!

Could you pls do a tutorial on the crochet top you are wearing now

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

I explained in the video that I will unfortunately not make a tutorial, that shape would be so complicated to explain in all different sizes, the half circle part. Maybe I will make one later, similar but one that would be easier to make in a smaller and larger size!

@Roli2323

19 күн бұрын

@TuulaMaaria no worrys all good I like your tutorial I have made somethings using your toturial on blankets,windspinners etc

❤😊

Your tunic is amazing! Tosi kaunis

@aleksandrag-ska

21 күн бұрын

I typed this comment just before you mentioned it in the video. Such a shame there will be no tutorial :(

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Glad you like it, kiitos!

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

@@aleksandrag-ska Maybe one day I will make something similar with a tutorial!

Hi, Tuula I got a tip-hack when it comes to weaving in Chenille yarn. Once you've cut the yarn you'll notice loose Chenille fibers, coming off from the end you cut. You will see a white thread this is the thread you'll weave in,this way is better N easier for you it won't come undone nor fray at all!. Hopefully someone will try it or maybe someone has already tried this method N works for them too.. This is what they use to hold the Chenille yarn together,This why it frays some much also... Thank Tuula for🧶🧶🤗 all your tips-hacks

@maggiem.5904

21 күн бұрын

What a good idea!

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Great, have to try that! You are right, the white thread often shows when cutting!

What would you say to someone; who wants to rip out; instead of fix just the issue. I avoid the rip as much as possible. Some people think that is wrong to fix; that we must rip. lol that the project must be redone at every mistake.

@debitopia

21 күн бұрын

I find frogging back isn't always practical. I want everything perfect though so I try to be clever about fixing mistakes that I find too late. Be gentle with yourself. 🥰So what if there's a little mistake? We're not machines after all. And we should enjoy creating which is hard to do if we set our expectations for perfection and we worry about others' criticism. I used to rip out every mistake but it took forever to finish a project and it became a chore. I didn't enjoy that. I reframed my expectations and now it's fun again. 😍

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

I suppose it depends on one's personality. I don't mind small mistakes as long as they don't show much.I would find ripping out because of a small mistake to be a terrible waste of time. Often mistakes can also be fixed by sewing, like making a stitch look different by sewing something with the same yarn.

Checker Board SLIPPERS

@TuulaMaaria

20 күн бұрын

Not sure what this comment means!

Oops! Tuula Maaria