I’m a new subscriber and I can’t wait for this to start bc u seem like such a fun person

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Omgosh welcome to the sunflower family!!!! Everyone send 🌻🌻🌻🌻 under this if you see it to welcome them to the sunflower family!

@LWrat

2 күн бұрын

@@HollyAuna thank you!

@autumnmiller9225

2 күн бұрын

Welcome! 🌻 🌻 🌻

@lemon18809

2 күн бұрын

Hi :D 🌻🌻🌻🌻

@xJ3keyxx

2 күн бұрын

welcome to the sunflower family!

The cord-maker is the modern version of a classic German "Strickliesel". We would always use these as kids and make random cords that never got used just for the sake of it, lmaoo. Childhood core memories

@batya7

13 сағат бұрын

We used these "spool knitters" when I was a kid. Originally, some nails were banged into the end of a wooden thread spool or a facsimile.

I’m an occupational therapist who also crochets and supported crocheting is a must! ❤❤

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Good to hear!!!!

The blue and green handle is amazing! It really helps with hand pain.It’s easy to use once you have changed the hook a few times. ❤❤

That eye threader is awesome! The darning needle threading hack I use is... Dental floss! Take a length of floss, and fold in half. Thread the loop through the darning needle. Thread your yarn through the floss loop, and then pull the floss back through the darning needle and the yarn pops right through! Super quick and easy, and practically free!

❤Thank you so much for the shout out!! I LOVE my Clover Wonder Knitter! You got this girl!! Your cord looks great!! Don’t forget you can change the top to make a different size cord. So fun!!! Shelley ~ Koala Knits and Knacks 💕

Every craft needs its own “sewing box” there are so many tiny things I use to crochet with: stitch markers, safety eyes, scissors, crochet hooks, darning needles, needle threaders, measuring tape, stitch gauges, etc. the tiny pieces for the hook holder are simply more of those tiny pieces. I have t8ny ziploc bags and sectioned organizers I put in a sewing box. All my stuff is in one place. Less loss. Lesson learned at almost 70 years of age.

I didn't know how to open the ergonomic handle until I watched you in this video. Had it and the lil washers for years. THANK YOU!

I think I have commented on maybe 2 videos in 10 plus years of watching KZread I just wanted to pop in and say I am so excited you are now doing these videos I freaking adore your videos and this type was overdue. Ive been watching you for a few years now ❤ Keep up the amazing work

The pendant cutter you have is the thread cutter. They have a yarn cutter pendant with less grooves but thicker grooves to fit the yarn. Love your enthusiasm!

I NEED THAT YARN THREADER SO BAD!!!! it would save sooo much time!!!

The chunky boy handle is good for people with pain, and it's low tech. I think it's sold out but i heard the owner is working on increasing production. That is my favorite needle threader, so pretty and useful

@justtryingtodraw353

2 күн бұрын

They just got manufacturer and are shipping out their first orders from there this week I believe! So they should hopefully have a lot more stock in the future

I’m sorry I missed it I was hiking in the mountains. But I love the weird crochet tools series it’s so fun I have bought the yarn spinner and it’s a life changing.

PSA: Pendant cutters are not allowed in carryon bags on planes.

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Good to know!

@lunarcakers

2 күн бұрын

That’s not true, I flew with mine just fine. I wear mine as a pendant. I have the clover one, and it cuts any yarn I’ve used so far and I like working with the plushy big ones.

@Dottore_is_hot

2 күн бұрын

@@lunarcakersmaybe some pendant cutters arent allowed while others are idk tho

@mangoowtay

2 күн бұрын

@@lunarcakersit depends

@Santiago-in1xf

2 күн бұрын

@@lunarcakers Per the TSA site: "Circular thread cutters or any other cutter or needlepoint tools that contain blades must be placed in checked baggage. You are permitted to keep scissors smaller than 4 inches in your carry-on baggage."

It is also called a French Knitter. I had one as a child and it was made with a wooden cotton reel and four nail's. It can take a bit of hard work to learn. But once you get started, it is lots of fun.

The 'fairy' hooks are so pretty! You could even wear them as hairpins maybe

I loved how Tilly usually gets to get included in your videos! It’s so cute❤

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

She seems to love being in the videos 😂😻

I have been crocheting for a week and have made a potted plant and on my first scarf. I love to have you videos going along while doing it. Also I’m a stake knife holder.

I love watching these and seeing how honest you are about liking them or not! I agree with your ratings also, ❤

I definitely don't need more hooks but... These whimsical looking ones caught my attention. I always crotchet in my bed and I like it, when the hooks are a bit longer than usual. 🤔

Liked. Shared. Commented. Up the algorithm!

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!

I keep the little rubber gaskets on the hook it belongs with. That way they are ready to go when I’m changing the handle

I just started making halter tops per my oldest Granddaughters request and the cord maker would make beautiful straps etc for them. I also love the needle threader. Thank you

I've had a Clover brand version of the yarn cutter for about 20 years. The notches are a little bigger so bulky/jumbo yarn isn't a problem. I keep mine on a little carabiner so I can clip it to my project bags 😊

You need to try the Susan bates finishing needles. The eye of the needle is almost the length of the body. They also come in a pack of 5. I saw them in a video and they are a game changer!

@erikaraye9387

2 күн бұрын

YES! I’ll second, third, and fourth that these should be next on the list of things to try. 😊

For a great eegonomic hook, i recommend the Addi swing hook, ergonomic and super comfortable!

The cutter that you have is actually for thread, it was used a lot for taking on planes when they would not allow scissors. As for the wonder knitter - I have had one of those for years. They are fantastic, not only can you make a cord - you can also make flat knitting. I also made jewellery with wire and beads. It really is so much fun.

THis is my favoriteeee series!! And I've seen those hooks and am super tempted to buy just to try them myself. It's funny because normally I prefer to not have my arm resting, and I know it's worse for me, but I HATE crocheting on. a table. I'm glad you liked theem!

I have a pendant yarn cutter made by Clover but the spiral thingies are larger to cut thicker yarn. I used to have a Clover thread cutter that was the size of your yarn cutters. I don't have a chain to put it on but when I was putting my crochet project away I saw a shawl pin aka stitch holder and thought voila! It can hold my yarn cutter because I'm always losing it. Thank you for testing these items. Oh and I forgot, I'm a knife hold crocheter.

On the green and blue ergonomic handle, two of the washers are sized backwards. I have 5 of these handles. I keep the washers and the cut out of the colors and sizing in a prescription bottle.

Believe it or not, when I was 5 (1990) my Nanny made me one of these with a toilet paper roll and popsicle sticks and i made hell long cords with it until the novelty wore off lol.

The pink cord maker is called a French knitter in the old days they use to make them out of wooden cotton reels

I love these videos! Can’t wait to explore more videos on your site! Thank you for all the great content!

i LOVE this series ! Thank you for trying things so we dont have to lol Your the best !!

OMG! I love these! I got the wooden magnetic yarn ball holder thingy and love it! Now I have a couple more things to try out! 😊

Hi Holly & Tilly I think The pendant is originally for sewing and embroidery threads so maybe that’s why it didn’t do thick yarn

I have the hook handle and also struggled to get it apart on the first use! It does get easier from there onward, to the point where sometimes it pops open when I drop it in the floor 😂 but to crochet with it’s so good, I love how it fits in my hand.

knife holder here. I've GOT to get those fairy crochet hooks. I usually use wood hooks, metal is really hard on my hands.

Another great cord maker is a Lucet.

I would like to see you try out the clover desk needle threader, it’s not technically crochet but it looks really interesting lol

i can’t wait for this

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Yay can’t wait to show yall!

You should review the Susan Bates finishing needles, they're these weird plastic needles that are pretty much all "eye" - I personally love them and will never go back, but I wonder what others think

I totally need the yarn threader!

I love your headband

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Thanks!

I find it so cute she calls us Sunflowers😭I love your videos btw I’ve been watching them for a year now

I so enjoy these videos!! Such great information!! ❤

I love these type of videos! ❤

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Me too they’re so fun to make!

The purple and green hook handle has a hollow cavity in the bottom part. That is a storage area for the extra “grips” for hook sizes.

I’m loving these videos!!

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Awe thanks for watching !

I so enjoy your videos. Love how your key ring is crochet ready 💗🧶

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Crochet wherever I am 😂

Omg miss girly your so close to 1m subscribers!

Great info thanks!

I usually just like put the yarn in my mouth and then in the darning needle 😅 and then there’s fuzz in my mouth 😅😅😅 i make hats on looms btw kinda like the cord thing

Great video!!! I also hold my crochet hook with what people refer to as the knife grip BUT I always call it the “wand grip” because it is also how I would hold a wand. I may be in my late 40s but I will always be a faerie, cottage-y, Ren Faire girl so I say I’m making crochet magic with my wand grip! 😂 I have that threader and it is an absolute marvel! I’ve added so many things you have tried out to my Amazon crochet wish list lol. That cord maker is amazing! Definitely have to try that. Sending you happy wishes and much love to Tilly! Thanks for the enjoyable and informative video! 💗🌈🍄🌼

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Okay I’m obsessed with the wand grip now 😻🪄 we love our fantastical sunflower family 🌻

I’m sold on the ergonomic handle. I don’t have nerve pain yet but I want to prevent it. I wonder if you could store the little washers on their correct hook sizes and then each hook would be totally prepped for the handle?

The yarn cutter pendants come with different size gaps- I have one I use when hand sewing. 😁

I literally LOVE your crochet videos i always watch them

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Awe thanks for always watching !!!

Those crochet hooks look very similar to one specific ergnomic lockpick set, I think they’d work best with the pencil grip, the grip thats used to hold lockpicks!

So excited!!!!

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Me tooooi!

I'd love to see someone make like a hook or needle like those bookfare bendy pencils so you can wrap it around your wrist!

I love your videos so much! When I grow up, I wanna be just like you! Your so pretty, you still crochet, and you have a super cute cat :D I want an orange one that I’m going to name Stubbs :)

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

This comment made my day Omgosh 😭😻

@ashleycheung578

2 күн бұрын

I’m so happy you replied to my comment :D ❤️

Look up viking knit in wire. You can do it with yarn as well. It may be faster than using the cord maker and you don't need fancy tools.

New subscriber here----love this series. I need to make me a keychain! And your cat room was adorable.

@HollyAuna

8 сағат бұрын

Awe welcome to the sunflower family thanks for such a sweet comment!

lol my little yarn threader brakes all the time too lol! I need one of those!!!

I have those floofy hooks and enjoy them. My only complaint is that the size is only stamped on and the ones I use often have had the size rub off. Otherwise, wonderful. 😊

A truth stranger than fiction: according to the TSA's published guidelines you can bring small scissors with you on a plane but not one of those thread/yarn cutters. ( See under "Sewing Needles" 🤷‍♀) I have one of the ergonomic hook holder handles obtained second hand so I never had the directions and some washers are missing. I found the washers can be stored inside the handle when it's not in use. I liked the feel of it when I tried using it, but I found that my 3.75 hook kept rotating inside the handle so that I had to repeat the yarn over motion for every stitch; not sure if that was from the wrong washer or just the hook is too small for compatibility. I hope you'll give us an update after using the bendy hooks for a while, do the hooks pull out of the handles over time?

I’m so exited!

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Me too! 🎉

@ulyanaushakova9766

2 күн бұрын

​Me three!

@bowser_yoshi

2 күн бұрын

Me threeee🎉

@GraceAgada-tc8iq

2 күн бұрын

It won't let me live chat 😢

@GraceAgada-tc8iq

2 күн бұрын

Nvm it let me😊

I had to do a ring with my clover brand yarn cutter. I use it for jury duty or airplane rides.

Welcome to loom knitting. Also, did you know that there is such a thing as a crochet stitch for knitting looms? I mean I literally just found out yesterday, but you may want to invest in a set of knitting looms, just to switch up how you are using your hands for projects. :)

Hi, that was so cool ❤❤❤

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love this!!!!!!

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

💖😻

There's a tip that I use to thread yarn onto needles, if you fold it around the eye of the needle and then pull it off squish the fold and wiggle it into the eye of the needle (idk if that makes any sense) but yeah that's how I thread it on, it's very helpful

I love my Boye ergonomic handle, but i do notice that the little washers sometimes wear out and crack with use. I ended up buying a really cheap set of foam handle grips and cutting them shorter to fit inside, and it worked just as well. Make the product last longer for a few extra dollars!

this was very helpful and inspired me to crochet today have a wonderful day holly!

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Awe this makes me so happy let us know how your crochet journey goes!

I hold my hook with my right hand knitting style and it feeds through my hand it helps prevent nerve damage

I am a pencil holder as I've been crocheting over 50 years, those crochet hooks look like they might work for me too, but the other holder does not look like it would help. I have nerve damage in my elbows but it is not bad yet, my fingers get a bit tingly from time to time, they say it is from pulling my elbows into my sides when I crochet, knit, or tat lace. I don't do that as I am amply endowed and the boobs get in the way but oh well. I made a chatelaine a few years ago. I hang it around my neck when crocheting and it has a small pair of scissors, a needle holder, a needle threader and other items I need, very handy to have and I can use it when traveling with my crafts. (I used a large lobster claw to hang my scissors from so I could also remove them if needed.) I have used a knitter before and teaching my grandson how to use one but mine is different than that one and it looks like so much fun, may invest in one of those.

I have those blue and green handles. Ive never had them be hard to open. I do always rip the cardboard backing and i wish they came in other colours because once the crochet hook is inside it there is no way to know what size is in there.

The cord macker is called a french knitter i have them and its amazing.

Can you please try furls crochet hooks? Btw love your videos! Been watching for 1 1/2 years now!❤❤❤

Steak knife and I have set of those hooks and the are easy to use and fun!

You should look up a crochet magic circle tool on amazon. I want to know if it helps for people who cant make M.R. cause I can and it would be amazing to have for anyone who just cant get the hang of it.

It would be great if you shared where you bought the items and how much they cost. I love your enthusiasm and videos!

@HollyAuna

Күн бұрын

All from Amazon and linked in the description in the order I reviewed them 💖

Love it

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

😻😻😻

i think the pendint would be great at a ren fair of stuff like that

@HollyAuna

Күн бұрын

Omgosh it would be sooo cute at a renfaire while walking and crocheting. Did you see my walking and crocheting tool from part one?

@michaelenemunro9360

Күн бұрын

@@HollyAuna maybe

Be careful wearing your yarn cutter pendant in the car. It can cut little notches in your seatbelt if you aren't paying attention. Don't ask me how I know. 😅

Clover has a specific yarn cutter just like the thread cutter pendant.

@HollyAuna

Күн бұрын

I need to try that!

I'm a new to crochet, just started two months ago and I love your videos! Have you seen the one where you wear crocs, put your yarn through a knitting needle (or even like a chopstick) than stick it in the holes of the the crocs to hold your yarn?

You should also try the cordsmith icord maker. I think its an easier tool with the same kinda result.

Have you heard of Chonkey boy it’s like that big ergonomic tool. But it’s $15.00 and very difficult to buy as it sells out fast. I need all these tools.

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Omg I need to get it

i love crochet so much but i have no ideas on what to crochet or how to get better

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Hmmm what are things you would like to learn to crochet

i love ur vid and i cant wait for this one

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Awe thanks for watching !

I don’t think I do either stake knife or pencil 🤔. It’s a key grip, I guess closer to a regular knife hold, but ‘stake knife’ has the extended pointer & I don’t do that.

yay I NEED THE THREADER

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

I really love it

@lemon18809

2 күн бұрын

@@HollyAuna same since i always have to fold the yarn to thread it

When i started to crochet in 2010, i held my hook like a pencil. Over the last couple of years, I've changed to the knife grip. Don't know why. Trying to crochet holding my hook like a pencil is very uncomfortable for me now. I own 2 of the Boye ergonomic handles. I like them and figure i may need them later when my hands protest when i crochet. The washers that came with it, i put them in a ziplock baggie along with the packaging to keep track of them.

Hi holly I hope you see this but I have been watching you ever since you started KZread . I love your vids so much . ❤

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Omgosh thank you so much for being a part of the sunflower family!!!

I CANT WAIT, ILL START CROCHEING MY ACOLOT WHEN IT STARSTSSS!!!

@HollyAuna

2 күн бұрын

Ooooo so fun!

Me watching this while crocheting a scarf for my grandma

That ergonomic crochet hook holder from Amazon looks tempting!! Is it hard plastic or soft? And I love your 🐈!! She reminds me of my boots that passed away last year. I still miss her she was a sweet baby 😢 tfs

I learnt on hooks with no handle and taught to have my pointer finger curved under the rest and with my thumb on top. Its similar to pencil but not... more chopstick? Pencil and knife feel weird to me.

i’m a steak knife girly! i tried pencil once but it was too frustrating to have to focus on holding it like that and also my crocheting