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@DanniesCraftsandCreations 3 күн бұрын
I like the lobster clasp ones but I don't have any fancy ones like that yet
@essentialcrochet 3 күн бұрын
Even the good ones are affordable enough that it doesn't take long before you start describing yourself as a collector 😂
@selenapuder8643 6 күн бұрын
I recently became enamored with hhf colourways, but didn't think to look for an advent calendar from them. I'll have to keep this in mind for next year
@essentialcrochet 6 күн бұрын
YES! I am excited to see how these colorways work up. Apparently, these calendars go super fast. However, if you're interested, there are a few still available on EBAY for $325 (free shipping) at the time of this post.
@thewanderingstarseed 6 күн бұрын
I love spoilers! I put my advents from other dyers on the top shelf of my closet. Trying super hard not to open them 🤞😬
@essentialcrochet 6 күн бұрын
@@thewanderingstarseed 🤞🤞🤞😂 Good luck 👍 😂
@maggiecunningham9711 6 күн бұрын
I just got it at Costco for $15.98
@essentialcrochet 6 күн бұрын
@@maggiecunningham9711 Great price!
@tiaheide477 6 күн бұрын
I got this and was very disappointed.
@essentialcrochet 6 күн бұрын
I'm sorry. I hope you didn't spend too much on it.
@essentialcrochet 7 күн бұрын
These are beautiful! I can't wait to see how these work up 😜
@essentialcrochet 7 күн бұрын
I tried to get this posted as soon as I could because I know there are many of you who are thinking of buying this yourself. STOP ✋️ Watch this first.
@onyxxxyno 9 күн бұрын
Aren't the booklets online when you purchase the kit? I subscribed/bought part one today and the pattern was in my account and available immediately.
@essentialcrochet 9 күн бұрын
That may be accurate. I don't doubt you. Only, I was not aware of this until I needed the right booklet, and customer service sent me instructions on how to locate the pattern associated with my account 🤷♀️😆
@miha553 10 күн бұрын
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@essentialcrochet 10 күн бұрын
Yeah. I am excited to see what patterns are given come December.
@debmorgaina3913 14 күн бұрын
You seem a bit critical of the subscription box. Are you planning to continue subscribe? Your sweater came out great.❤
@essentialcrochet 14 күн бұрын
I haven't made any hard decisions yet. But if you are interested in a more complete story, I invite you to watch my past Crochet Society videos beginning with the earliest videos on the Playlist.
@debmorgaina3913 14 күн бұрын
@@essentialcrochet I have watched a few of your videos. I don’t think there’s enough value in the Crochet society box. There are many other subscription boxes that are more substantial in at a better price in my opinion.
@essentialcrochet 14 күн бұрын
@@debmorgaina3913 Yes, ma'am. I will agree with that statement 🙂↕️
@essentialcrochet 14 күн бұрын
@debmorgaina3913 But, I also think that if I lived in the UK and I was brand-new to crocheting, I think I would find a lot more value in this subscription box 🤷♀️ It's realitive, I suppose.
@erikadcordova13 18 күн бұрын
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@jeannettetroise4577 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for this easy stitch pattern.
@essentialcrochet 18 күн бұрын
Any time 😉
@erikadcordova13 22 күн бұрын
❤❤❤ Love all you share💯
@essentialcrochet 21 күн бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate your support 🙏
@oakstrong1 23 күн бұрын
Thank you for showing what's inside the calendar. I don't know any of the yarn so it was nice to see them close up. If I had the money and opportunity, I wouldn't mind having one this year, even though I am not super keen on some of those colours. I'm looking forward to see what the projects are going to be!
@essentialcrochet 23 күн бұрын
You're welcome, and thank you. I get it. These advent calendars can be pricey at worst and not a great deal at best 🤷♀️ In fact, I am spending most my yarn budget for the year on a few of these calendars so you can see what they include and hopefully this will help you decide if this is worth the expense for yourself. Also, I hope you find the videos entertaining and/or helpful. Have a wonderful holiday 😀 Thanks again!
@michellenash6802 Ай бұрын
That’s …. Impressive!!!!! I use to watch my former m-i-l hand sew wedding dresses for vintage dolls to enter into the state fair. Or even a cross stitched image she free-handed!!! The talent to do these things are so lost in today’s digital age and SO under-appreciated as to the amount of time, skill, and talent needed to make these things!! She got many 1st & 2nd place yr after yr! The first placed cross stitch was an 11x20 in. image of their home/yard on a canvas!!! Not cross stitch backing!! If you don’t know…. That means that every stitch is the exact same size, made one ‘x’ at a time, in the exact same way/direction! When they ‘judge’ it they use magnifying glasses , look at every stitch - front & back - to ensure it’s the exact same size, shape,& direction!! Thank you for keeping hand made art alive!! Props for all of this hard work! Every layer, every sequin, down to the last detail!! Great job!!
@essentialcrochet Ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind observation. I have to agree. There does seem to be a loss of appreciation for the finer handiwork/fiber arts. I think cheap manufactured approximations and a world full of other exciting distractions are the biggest culprits 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️. I loved what you said about the art of cross stitch and the crazy amount of precision, focus, and talent it requires at competitive levels.
@amandawoodburn904 Ай бұрын
how have i crocheted all these years and never ever knew about this subscription box? I am in canada, am I able to get this box? Also, I subscribed thank you
@essentialcrochet Ай бұрын
I believe you can get this shipped to Canada. This box is shipped out of the UK.
@eabird4358 2 ай бұрын
Oh this isn't good. I ordered my first packet from Mary Maxim. They don't send everything needed to finish the project? I'm a beginner and am just learning how to crochet. I also was under the impression that the patterns were more for useful items and not decorative stuff. I think I should cancel my subscription!
@essentialcrochet 2 ай бұрын
@eabird4358 To be fair, this is an older/vintage kit. However, if you are part of their monthly subscription club, you will find they send you a variety of projects. Everything from home decor, garment, and amigurumi projects. If you only want a specific type of project, you will be better off purchasing your kits individually.
@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq 2 ай бұрын
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@pebblesstleonards 2 ай бұрын
Super video, thank you for reviewing the box so thoroughly. 🧶❤
@bethanyhandford4162 2 ай бұрын
Really helpful review, ive just started this project only done two squares but wasn't happy with how holey so will try your suggestion and ditch the chain 3... ty Yours looks great, love the lining. ❤ thanks for sharing.
@essentialcrochet 2 ай бұрын
I'm happy you found this helpful. Let us know how things ultimately turn out for you.
@krazedvintagemodel 2 ай бұрын
As an experienced crocheter who hates reading patterns, I enjoy Lionbrand's website for free, well written patterns. Some of my favorite acrylic yarn is Lionbrand, although their yarn weight classifications tend to over estimate, worsted is more like dk, on the light side. Peace and Blessings 🧶🌻😊
@kalinamay 2 ай бұрын
Love your Pac-Man frog coin purse :)
@essentialcrochet 2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@erikadcordova13 2 ай бұрын
Love it
@erikadcordova13 2 ай бұрын
Very cute🎉
@TajaiReid 2 ай бұрын
What size crochet hook do you use ?
@essentialcrochet 2 ай бұрын
@@TajaiReid 4:44 is the timestamp that explains the hook size for this product.
@nietekkluver 8 күн бұрын
The yarn is very slippery and if your a tight stitcher your beanie will b smaller than expected. So use a bigger hook, I had to use a 10mm hook to make it a bigger size. Did the 1st one with a 5.5mm , the hat size was very small, more like for a 12mo child. I used the pattern from Lion Brand and followed the instructions.
@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts 2 ай бұрын
Great thumbnail. Even though the instructions were sketchy at best the hat turned out nice.😉
@essentialcrochet 2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😂
@mariestark392 3 ай бұрын
Omg your intro is so bad. I had to stop watching. Please create before you present. Horrible. I’m sorry I’m just trying to help. You had the kit in the wrapper for the longest time; while you babbled about other stuff not related to your presentation. You are on to a good start for your channel. Just work on the presentation. Leave out a lot of useless babble. Praying for your growth as a presenter. Don’t forget to enjoy. Extraneous isn’t fun for anyone.
@thethriftychickadee7245 3 ай бұрын
This was interesting, thank you. I recently bought a crochet kit for a granny square bag and man, those instructions are minimal to say the least. Luckily a KZbinr recently made the bag using the kit and I know I can ask her any questions because I have a feeling trying to get any further instructions from the company will also lead me to a "QR code" type situation as well. Not gonna do it. lol
@Pyka4 3 ай бұрын
this kit is really mysterious not giving much info..kind of adventurous and the yarn and ribon it is the first time i see something like this in modern kits
@pixenpost 3 ай бұрын
Will absolutely be making these - thank you!
@pixenpost 3 ай бұрын
Very interesting - but not for me. I cannot buy this because I am european. But loved the explanation and colours.
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@pixenpost 3 ай бұрын
Loved this review - but would like to have gotten your opinion on what it is like wearing and the sizing. Have pressed the Sub -button and will go watch some more 🙂
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
It seems to be somewhere between a medium and large.
@TheTugboatgirl 3 ай бұрын
Its kinda cute for 7 bucks and a little time. I think i would do it out of curiosity 🤔 just to see what you get for $7
@briannayoung6797 3 ай бұрын
I don’t hate the hat. For 7$ you really do get what you pay for. Have you tried the crochetta kits yet? I just started to crochet, and I bought the otter kit to try to learn. It came it pretty stinking cute considering I’d never tried to crochet before.
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
I don't think I have reviewed any of the crocetta kits thus far.
@joecornell1144 3 ай бұрын
i just got 12 skeins of this in my Lion Brand mystery boxes. 😂 Looks like i will be making some beanies. thanks for the tutorial.
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
😂 I understand
@LoriHall-db2mq Ай бұрын
Just watched a lovey tutorial with these.
@lornaharman4774 3 ай бұрын
Love the video but the lousy Music drove me nuts. Had to silence it and I had to stop listening and playing the video.
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
Sorry you didn't care for the music, but I'm happy you enjoyed the video otherwise. Thank you for your input, and have a wonderful week.
@lornaharman4774 3 ай бұрын
I’ve watched several times on mute and enjoyed it . I’m hard of hearing and the music is so loud it means I cannot understand or hear what you say . That’s why I find it annoying. Sorry I should have explained better
@moreinformationplease 3 ай бұрын
@@lornaharman4774 No worries. But for future reference, most my other videos only have music in the introduction and not the body of the video 😊
@melissabordelon2302 3 ай бұрын
This is one of the coolest squares I've seen in a while!
@playhooky 3 ай бұрын
You mention written instructions at about 16:55 playback, but I didn't see or hear you tell viewers where to find the written instructions.
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
I was referring to the "written" instructions that accompanied the video on the screen throughout the tutorial.
@playhooky 3 ай бұрын
@@essentialcrochet Oh, duh, my bad!
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
@@playhooky No worries 🙂
@playhooky 3 ай бұрын
That is so beautiful in the black & multi-color! I've never seen a crocheted spiral like this! Glad the YT algorithm recommended this video!
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
@@playhooky Thank you. I 'm glad you liked it 😊
@yasmingeorge5173 3 ай бұрын
I had a past box bought with a discount code, I think it was complete but I thought it as not worth the price (even with the discount), there was nothing in it I would make and how they justify a value of £12 for the pattern book I do not know!
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
@@yasmingeorge5173 They really are hit and miss. I'm giving them about a year to see if things become more consistently better or worse 🤷♀️😉
@MsJamble 3 ай бұрын
That grey hook looks exactly like a clover or tulip etimo hook! Definitely a hit! I love all of your finishing touches!
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
I have Tulip Etimo hooks, and this is close, but not quite to the same. However, I am not unhappy with them in the least.
@MsJamble 3 ай бұрын
What a great review! I’ve been wondering about these kits and this detailed review has helped so much. Thanks!
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
I'm happy you found this helpful. Thank you!
@MsJamble 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing the project made up! That gnome is super cute and you did such an amazing job on him! I’m just starting to do amigurumi and I really appreciate your review of the yarn.
@essentialcrochet 3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome. Thank you 😊
@DOSBoxMom 4 ай бұрын
I appreciated your tip for strengthening the attachment of the topper to the hat; I'll have to remember that when I use this yarn.
@DOSBoxMom 4 ай бұрын
These are on sale at Ollie's this weekend, so I plan to purchase several cakes and make hats for my town's local Christmas charity. I think a good kindergartener-size hat would work well. (Lion Brand does have a crochet pattern for this yarn on their website, but it's worked bottom-up, and I'm more used to working top-down with basic beanies.)
@essentialcrochet 4 ай бұрын
@@DOSBoxMom That's good to know about Lion Brand. A Christmas charity sounds perfect 👌😊
@lexiwhooks 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this review - I'm so happy I cancelled my subscription to this before this one came out. As someone who is plus size, I would have been really upset to get this box and not be able to fully make the project due to the limited amount of yarn. Thank you again for the review - I don't think I'll be resubbing to this box in the future because I wouldn't want to risk getting a project that I couldn't use, and I'm still new enough to crochet that I wouldn't want to gift a wearable yet due to the quality. <3
@essentialcrochet 4 ай бұрын
I agree. Even though it was big for an extra large, if you had to go bigger, I don't think there would have been enough yarn.
@denisehoffmann5006 4 ай бұрын
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@erikadcordova13 4 ай бұрын
Love them all❤
@adelefuselier7934 4 ай бұрын
The book usually has 3 patterns every month. This box was an unusual miss.
@nicoleshotz2104 4 ай бұрын
I just discovered your channel and wow I'm in love! This project in particular is so pretty, and the way you execute the pattern motivates me to not give up on my own crocheting!! I hope you have a great day/ night <3
@essentialcrochet 4 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 You have a wonderful day yourself.