Thanks Tina, I was thinking of stopping my videos all together as it's so much work/time yo do but then I'd have no accountability to get stuff finished and I enjoy talking about my craft. Still finding my feet on this new way of doing things but it makes almost no time at all. Hope you're well xxx

Hi Tina, I've been wanting to vlog for a while but stuff kept getting in the way! I think I'm going to try these shorter vlogs for a while and just talk about my current WIP as I'm trying to be monogamous with my projects for a change! Hope you're well xx

Thank Melissa, I've been itching to do an update for a couple of weeks. I might try just little videos to show progress or finishes to see if I can stay on top of that any better. I think Emily resembles me more than Katherine does. She's short like me too!

I have done a little Tunisian crochet before, I do occasionally bookmark patterns I'd like to make but rarely get round to it!

Thanks, I did once think about doing tutorials for knit and crochet but I don't have much time to do it. Also, I feel there are many more accomplished knitters out there than me who make tutorials!

Hi Melissa, I do think the dragon is adorable, I love the pattern book it was in - so many beautiful things in it. I love the fairy dress too but I don't think I want to make any more for a while! ❤️

🤣🤣🤣 she's been playing up big time for a while! Those hormones kicked in earlier than I remember!

That's the one! I have been trying to remember all week! Wearing my sweater today as its cold and wet which will make for a warm cycle to work!

Thank you! 😊

Thank you so much!!

Thanks Melissa, I do recommend trying a mosaic blanket, the detail you can get is great x

Hi Tina I can't believe we're almost at Christmas too. I haven't forgotten your prize, I want to dig around in my stash to add something else to it. xx

I'm regretting promising it for Christmas, I've not crocheted as much as I would have liked this month making sure I stay on top of it! Glad Andys dad is home from hospital. All the best xx

Thanks, I think I'll count it as finishes for the purpose of showing them but I think I'll count them as a whole for my 2023 finished item list

Hi Tina, you should totally treat yourself to a Christmas eve box, it's much cheaper than an Advent but it's still a way to make Christmas special for yourself. I've had 2 from Andy now and not been disappointed. Hope you're keeping well xx

I'm so sorry I'm only just responding, for some reason the KZbin app doesn't tell me when I have a comment and I rarely remember to check it! (Too distracted with my yarn!) I hope Andys dad is on the mend. Simon has said he would like to learn to crochet but we never get the time to sit properly to learn!

The buttons are crocheted - the pattern has instructions to do this. They don't stay done up very well so I may just get some normal buttons and replace them. Glad to see you're still managing to get some crafting done 😊🧶🧶🐶🇬🇧🌈

Hi soffity, so glad to see you're back! I've been worried about you. I hope you're starting to feel better and are making sure you are taking care of yourself. Thanks for the offer of the yarn, I couldn't let you go to the expense of mailing all the way to me. I get a cotton blend yarn from a store called hobbycraft which is almost always on a 3 for 2 offer and only costs about £3.50 for 100g. As I'll only need about 300g it won't be too costly and I have a savings account that I pay into especially for yarn purchases (mostly for yarn show spending). Katherine's autism mostly affects her on a social basis, she gets quite anxious when required to talk to someone she doesn't know well and gets very upset in crowds. She is described as 'high functioning' as she's very intelligent but for me I worry about her as she gets older as she doesn't really have many friends and the ones she does have don't give her the time of day outside of school so she gets very lonely. I'm mostly seeking the diagnosis to see what help and support she can get to be able to make more friends and have a coping mechanism in place for when she gets anxious about things as it does disturb her sleep.

Goodness me that’s fine yarn, well done. Love to see some photos, do you have an Instagram page?

I struggle to get more than a few rows done at a time in this heat - its so hard to concentrate isn't it? I'm looking forward to seeing what you make in my blanket along xx

I'm looking forward to seeing your progress pics, arcadia is one I've considered making - I need to get some more projects finished first though! Congratulations on the ne baby in the family, I love making for babies. A friend of mine is pregnant and I want to start making some things for her. Hope you get through this heatwave OK 🔥💕🫂

🤣 I swear I leave half a head of hair into a single blanket!

Hi Angela, they really are both very knitworthy and making things for them is definitely quicker than making something for me or Simon! Hope you and Andy are well x

Thanks, I'm hoping to get more things finished now I've got a couple of big things out of the way

Hi Angela, I get so much joy from crafting- it really helps my mental health, especially as work is getting quite stressful at the moment. I just got my yarn delivery I have sent Andy an email with a suggestion so I don't forget to place an order! I'm feeling much better now thank you, I hope you're feeling well xx

Hi Tina, I was glad to get out too though wish they hadn't been so dismissive about what ended me up in there in the first place. I can only dream of getting that much progress made on future podcasts!

Glad to hear you're using those fancy stitch markers! We don't spend the money on them to just look at their prettiness. I definitely made the most of getting a free pass when it comes to buying yarn because they were closing down.

Thank you 😊 💓

I enjoyed making it, really need to get Simon to take those photos now!

@@crochetmoments Fab

Sounds good 👍

It's an art! I can only do very small and simple things, a vanilla sock is perfect for walking and knitting

I first learnt to knit, then cross stitch, crochet didn't click with me until much later xx

Thank you 😊 💓

It's only small items and it has to be the straight knit round and round otherwise I'd be completely useless! I find it helps time pass, I walk a lot so on the longer walks by myself it's a useful skill to have

I'm so glad the video was helpful, I've been toying with the idea of tutorials for a while but I have to think about what my setup will be and what to actually do as there's so many great tutorials out there already

@@crochetmoments You are able to explain thing that people would be able to understand. Like,magic knots so many out about that but you helped me understand it.

You don't necessarily need a swift if you have a willing volunteer/victim to stand and hold the yarn 💕

@@crochetmoments so you prepare the yarn on the victim the same way?

Yes, that bit is the same 💕

OMG! I haven't made amigurumi with anything lighter than dk so far. The wrap I'm making in lace weight has been a bit of an experience in itself!

Hi Tina, I can't wait to see your finished garments, I like how quickly a crochet garment can work up though they usually use so much yarn compared to knitted.💕😍

I was a brownie and a guide when I was younger and got roped into helping when Katherine was in Rainbows. I love spending time with the girls and have developed good friendships with the other leaders