111• March Crochet & Knitting Wrap Up! Un-planned & winging it! 🌼

Welcome to Little Drops of Wonderful! My channel is ALL about crochet, knitting, yarn and creative stuff!
:: CHAPTERS ::
00:00 Intro
05:17 Projects I finished in February
13:00 Projects I progressed in February
27:52 What's in my crochet/knitting basket?
30:52 Mum skip to here!
40:21 Dodgy Bag MAL
45:32 And Finally...
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::What I am Wearing ::
♡ Ranunculus Sweater by Midori Hirose
:: Projects Finished in February ::
♡ Drippity Drop Socks by Kay Jones @thebakery
Yarn is Ballroom Bliss by ‪@greenlambkinyarn‬
♡ Macrame bracelet kit by Make and Fable
:: Projects Progressed in February ::
♡ Sungold Blanket by Attic24 attic24.typepad.com/weblog/20...
♡ The Weekender by Sandra Paul @CherryHeart www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... using yarn from the Greenlambkin Yarn Blanket Club 2024 greenlambkinyarn.com/collecti... @greenlambkinyarn
♡ Ada Socks by Caroline Corley
♡ Mini Stripes Wrap by Dana Rae Makes
Projects in the Basket:
♡ Yarn for the Granny Wrap by Annaboo’s House
♡ Chicken Scratch Socks by Lauren Colby
Yarn is Strictly Ballroom by ‪@SherryIris‬
♡ Virus Shawl by Julia Marquardt
Yarn is Scheepjes Whirl in Black Forest Zinger
:: Dodgy Bag MAL 2024 ::
#dodgybagmal24
With ‪@CrochetLuna‬
Ravelry thread www.ravelry.com/discuss/littl...
:: And Finally… ::
Things mentioned:
East Anglia Yarn Festival vlog
April Daily Vlogs in progress over on ‪@ThisLittleWonderfulLife‬
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I hope you enjoyed my podcast as much as I enjoy making it! If I have missed any information above just drop me a question in the comments.
Thank you so much for watching!
Ali xx
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[@YvonneWilson312]

I use macrame threads a lot and I always seal any ends wth a quick burst of flame from a lighter. I recommend practiising on an odd bit first till you get the hang of it - it can be very tempting to overdo it!

[@beatricemarie7880]

Definitely the Chrysler Building, NYC!! 😀

[@ravensrockknits]

Loving the podcast and April vlogs 💛. Happy 18th to Lillia 🎉. Can I suggest the Tittygaga socks by Nancy Wheeler for your remaining Greenlambkin Yarn. It is a fabulous pattern 🌸

[@Carola-By-The-Bay]

Hi, Ali. In your next episode of “Drops,” can you please tell us your favorite needles for knitting socks AND which sock pattern you recommend for an absolute sock-novice?. (If it has an accompanying video, GREAT.) I think I’m ready! Thanks, Carola on Morro Bay 🥰🌻🧶

[@pammyers1982]

Heel Toe Do Si Do by The Crazy Sock Lady. Great for speckled yarns. For your bracelet, try using an emery board to smooth out the scratchy part. If start with the rough side, then use the smoother side.

[@user-ld7yp3mg6m]

Found a new crochet person to check out. J Took moonlit creations he's only been crocheting for just a little over 6 weeks. Already starting to adjust/design his patterns. He's a natural.

[@EldenwoodCraft]

I love haphazard Ali ❤

[@valeriehowden471]

Good morning from Canada. Love listening to you early in the morning. Big fan of sock knitting and Kay Jones umbrella heels and toes. I always get a big smile on my face when I see you with your neighbour's cat.

[@KaroKirschPodcast]

I always frog colorwork using my swift to the left and Ball winder to the right or two Ball winders if you have, and frog spinning those alternately. The piece will just spin in the middle and you can easily flip it if the yarn is twisted...

[@Making_Through_the_Seasons]

I’ve been off instagram for a while. All I see are ads or people who I didn’t even choose to follow. Where did all the people I used to follow go? I just started a granny wrap after seeing yours and Sarah of Yarnmugs I just had to start one too. I’m not sure if you’ve seen “it’s a wonderful life” but your Christmas sweater bags bell had me thinking a lot of angels were getting their wings. 🔔

[@woolleyally]

I’m the same with the Virus Shawl pattern - I tried it a few years back bc of the vibe about it and just couldn’t get on with it! I will do it one day! 😂

[@Crafting_With_Laura_x]

For the bracelet, use a nail file to file down the sharp edge. xxx

[@debmidas7736]

Hello from Northern California. I love watching your vlogs with my morning coffee/tea and my knitting. You have got me interested in making socks..oh my! another rabbit hole.

[@stitcht78]

The Chrysler building! Cute little bag. I'm inspired to start a granny wrap because of how beautifully your most recent one turned out. I just don't know if i would ever use it. I've been hoarding minis.

[@jillfoster6369]

Loved watching and hearing what you have been working on this month Ali. Didn’t think it was all over the place at all. I laughter when you mentioned “ neighbours across the road” as I was going to ask if they had moved in and had they invited you for a grand tour. Wonder if you are all exhausted today after such birthday celebrations. See you tomorrow on your daily vlogs. X🧶🧶

[@elaineheisler8584]

From Canada also. Nova Scotia. Just watching and knitting on my second sock. Lol

[@juliemansius9921]

The Impossible Girl Socks are lovely for speckled yarn. Plus it’s a free pattern on Ravelry 😊

[@kathyrusch2393]

Hi. Just wanted to share a pattern suggestion. Check out Shell Seeker Shawl on Ravelry by Stix Chix. My daughter, niece and I went to Chicago’s Yarncon last weekend and I saw this made up. It has wonderful drape and very clever but still easy to memorize. Mine is aqua marine with a bit of sparkle. The sample pattern example just doesn’t do it justice. Thanks for both of your channels. Love your work. Hope you try it!

[@karlaleach790]

Hello. Love your bracelet! For sharp edges. I use a diamond dust nail file to smooth the sharp edge. Have fun!

[@elena---c1558]

Great episode! I am excited to join in the dodgy bag along and the bag swap. One of my favorite sock patterns for varigated yarns is the Thursday Night Socks by Lindsay Shank-Kirchner, though I am planning on trying the drippity drop socks soon.

[@lynnthomas7275]

I spent a lovely long weekend at my daughter's in Gloucestershire, celebrating my grandson's 15th birthday on the Saturday and then the Sodbury Yarnover Festival on the Sunday. That was a great festival, the first of many there I hope, over 50 vendors and very well organised, imho. Well worth adding to your calendar for next year. Great podcast as always, thanks Ali x

[@samanthaswift8221]

Hello I'm new to your channel 😊👍, I really like the videos iv watched and I'm from Lincolnshire, UK 👍. The Virus Shawl I found so hard to remember too and I was constantly looking at the instructions or watching Fibre Spiders Cannel so your not alone.

[@clairejsmith]

‘Labels by KATM’ (Kylie and the Machine - Aussie brand, a producer of brilliant sewing labels)👍 Love the informality of the off-the-cuff podcast☺️

[@marissas8112]

A joy as usual! Hope you are not stressing too much about April vlogs! Thanks for another wonderful episode!

[@YarnStorieswithOlivia]

I am never disappointed by an episode, always love how honest and real you are 🫶

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you Olivia! 🤗

[@pamelageoghegan8859]

Hi Ali. I love the yarn you are going to use for your Mum's wrap. I tried to do the wrap some months ago but found the first bit rather confusing and ended up being in a tight tangle. Must try it again. x

[@Chris-dx6fc]

Inspiring as always! ❤ I’m currently knitting the Mountain Socks by Rachel Nutting, free on Ravelry and great for a speckled yarn.

[@suedale1865]

Well done with this podcast off the cuff you have succeeded without notes Can I ask how many hours in your day ? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@craftywool]

Hi Ali! :) I usually watch from my personal account, thought would do the youtube-y thing and finally comment! haha love all your makes! And love your little co-host (well, next door's co-host) :D Adam xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you so much! Very nice to hear from you 🤗

[@cheriwhite902]

I am inspired by your projects. Someday I will tackle socks! Simply love spending time with you. Thank you for the gifts of your vlogs. 💕💕

[@lisaml7411]

Socks - Summer Lee’s Leap Year Socks look great with a mildly speckled yarn and it’s free…. 😃. Your Scheepjes yarn/virus shawl looks as if you have another project stuffed in the center of the ball. Did you possibly start it from the center like you had wanted?

[@Crafting_With_Laura_x]

Ooooh, Ali, could you possibly at some point do a new dodgy bag tutorial for a tiny sock pouch like that one you showed? Or suggest some measurements to change your boxed bottom tutorial to be smaller (I wouldn’t know how to change all the measurements on the current tutorials, maths, 🧮 just a no for me lol 😂) super excited for the dodgy bag pins!!!! 😍😍 xx

[@donnacohen-avery8086]

It is the Chrysler building on your bag. Love the podcast and your April vlogs!

[@Juleslovesknitting]

Another great episode and perfectly winged. Beautiful projects

[@kathryndenne1717]

i'm sitting watching knitting on my son's 18th birthday present. I'm making Stephen Wests hvammsvik pattern. His birthday is mid may. It's surprise. Next week he's away for 6 days so im hoping to get a good amount done. If I don't finish by his birthday it isn't the end of the world.

[@amnie5456]

Another enjoyable video! I just love listening to what you’re up to. Beautiful projects and lovely yarn colours. Have a great weekend!🧶💐☕️😊

[@TheHouseOfLangford]

Hi Ali, finally getting around to catching up with some videos today. Whenever I make cord style bracelets or anything with ribbon, I use e6000 which is a jewellery glue. I put a dab on the cord just before pulling it tight on the last knot, then put another dab close to the knot, leave 24hrs and then trim off any excess cord. I'm looking forward to making bags in my new craft room once it's all organised. I do have some fabrics stored at work though which I might use to join in with the dodgy bag mal 😊

[@cocoandflora6542]

So much yarny inspiration❤and a super fun format..delving into the unknown 🙂🙂

[@CherylBennetts-zh3in]

Thankyou for showing all your projects,I need a scrappy bag in my life 😂

[@craftynia1077]

I would knit the morning coffee socks by the crazy sock lady with that beautiful pink leftover yarn. Thanks for another great video 😄

[@jacquelineleibfried4691]

Really enjoy your vlogs. Great fun and inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

[@josiejocreates]

It was great catching up with you and seeing your makes! Your mom’s making plan is going to be beautiful! 🤩 also, can’t wait to join in the dodgymal! Woo how!!

[@elaineenstone6834]

Great to see all your progress on the crafts. 🇬🇧

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Thank you! 😊

[@CraftyTash]

You reminded me of Mary Poppins and her carpet bag when you kept pulling out all your different projects! I have now knitted my first pair of socks for myself as well as my husband so feeling confident I shall join in this year's sockalong. Maybe a fabric glue from a well know hobby / craft shop might be the answer.

[@littlesammyf7380]

My bed/laptop table arrived! It has a little drawer for crochet hooks! Loving the daily vlogs

[@nolamisskel]

Hi! Your first dodgy bag has my favorite NYC building, the Chrysler. It’s just so beautiful

[@bevabberley1524]

I have made loads of bracelets and would suggest if the cord is nylon burning 🔥 the end.

[@cerwelt]

Everyone in our studio audience…🤭 I love a gal with a bit of a sense of humor!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😅

[@EvieO1950]

@KnitSipHappy has a new pattern and all $$ go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Research and they look great in variegated yarn. The wrap is looking lovely in those minis! Enjoyed the trip through the basket! I’m casting on the Moonlit Shawl like you made as my entry in Franny’s #springshawlathon. I was going to do the Christmas sweater with you but never got started. So kind of glad you’re starting over. 😆.

[@carolyncampbell6149]

No complaints here Ali, I enjoy all of your podcasts. Incatacipated!! I love it and frequently am! One of my favourite sock patterns is Hermiones Everyday Socks. My bags don’t need a pin to tell people how imperfect they are 😂 but they’re good enough for me and each one means something. My favourite is made (modified) from a Glasgow School Of Art tote which burned down, for the second time, days after I’d visited 😢. Take care Ali. Xx

[@pennyspearing2731]

So enjoyable as always and your choice of yarn for all your sock knitting is so pretty. Hope the party went well and I bet you are all recovering today 😊

[@ASmileAdayful]

Ever thought or tried crochet socks! Be interested in what a knitter thinks in comparison, especially if you use that left over yarn from your socks 👍

[@chrishutson7061]

I love a sock knit. I'm knitting the Daffodil charity socks at the moment. Plus a pair of 'WYS Robin' for my husband. They were train knitting. Then thinking 'no I won't buy any more sock yarn' I went to Northern yarn when I was away with my daughter and bought WYS Rock DK and two skeins of LITLG sock yarn lol! I must make some dodgy bags as I have loads of material and fat quarters. Never enough hours in the day for all these crafts.

[@kristinahill3708]

Oooh scheepjes whirl! The virus shawl be gorgeous! Love seeing your projects.

[@tishikinsyarnin2844]

Lovely macrame bracelet can you perhaps sand back the glue so that it removes the sharp edge to enable you to wear it, you did really well on a first attempt 👍

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤nice to see you Ali!!!!🎉🎉 I get amazing how much you get done when i see ur vlogs and how busy you are!!!! Love ur colors for ur mums shawl!!!! Love the socks!!!!🎉 Elaine ❤️🏠 Making a bag for the dodegy mal

[@cynthiaricecindy8295]

Good morning my friend I love the socks and the yarn is so beautiful have a very blessed day.

[@jennyallan8794]

Hi Ali , your vlog is Perfectly Imperfect 😂😂 love it as always x

[@eternity2121]

I’m loving the “Turbulence socks” by lolodidit. I’ve made a couple of them now and love it

[@debbiestuckey6599]

How about Ellie's, "Country Garden Socks". That's what I'm making at the moment. And it's my 2nd time to make them. I love your podcast and enjoy seeing all of your projects! 😍

[@fleurday9438]

Lovely jubbly - enjoyed that Alibobs xxx

[@annephillips3655]

Chrysler building!❤

[@heathertucker7056]

Love a nice long catch up! Have you tried the Cherry Pie socks pattern by Debbie Ford? Really good for speckles and very easy. Gives a nice textured front to a vanilla sock! Love the way Lilia’s blanket is coming along. Perfect for Uni use in those colours! Take care and thanks for a lovely video + Mia xx

[@elaineheisler8584]

Love this socks. Color is nice.

[@janicemcculloch654]

I love the chaos Mia causes and she's not even your cat 😂

[@kathleensnow5358]

I was catacipated while watching this. 😅 Lovely projects!

[@lorrainekrahn4498]

Ooh, the Spirit yarn is so so pretty.

[@pattyjones1350]

That is the Chrysler Building on your bag. 😃

[@kattales1108]

You said you didn’t care for pink, perhaps in yarn? I was admiring your pink watch band from the beginning of this video. Enjoyed this video and seeing your talent in knitting and crocheting.

[@debbieraby]

Sweet Mia. In my family, COL (Cat on Lap) is a totally legitimate excuse to not get up!

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Good morning 🌄🌞☕👍🏾🌹🧶 blessings

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Good morning to you too! xx

[@tinafletcher1145]

OMG I need those yarns

[@kittykatsknitplace68]

Loved seeing all your makes in progress, I love Kay Jones patterns and I wanted to do something similar so on Raverly I found the Chicky Lace socks pattern. I might be a good pattern to try for your left over yarn Time to get my sewing machine to get in on the dodgy bag mal hugs

[@heatherallan9767]

🌱deepiyenz ?....dipeeyens?....deepeeyenz...double pointed kneedles 🥰 of course!

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

😂 haha I can’t believe I didn’t even mention the meaning of DPN! 😅

[@ellenstaley7219]

I love all your projects. please can i ask how you pick up stitches when your knitting socks. I find that bit the hardest never looks quite right .

[@marrykardux1812]

There's "no fray" glue that you buy in a fabric store that doesn't harden like glue.

[@jerrisuniquedesigns300]

Hi Allie, U can use a finger file, just file it down

[@LDuxon]

I'm just knitting Kay Jones' Spring Shorties - beautifully written as all her patterns are, and a lovely texture (four row repeat). I can't remember if you've already made those though x

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

I haven't made those! Lovely looking pattern xx

[@CasualKnitter]

This is not our cat 😅😅😅 😺 such a lovely podcat

[@neelieknits382]

Great fan of Kay Jones, but you might want to check out Nancy Wheeler. She just published the Tittygaga sock pattern which the proceeds will go for breast cancer research. She is also sending proceeds (from this year) for the Tits Up socks which were last year’s pattern. Great patterns, you might like them. Funny, I made my comment before I watched your whole episode!

[@julierogers1155]

Hello from Washington (state), U.S. At the very end of you post is a crochet 'star' garland ... is there a pattern for it? Did you make it? I love it.

[@se-fz5in]

Sorry if someone's said this already but your image still (it's got a fancy name) says April wrap up not March xx

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Oooops!

[@Battesbooksandhooks]

Use just a little nail file Otto take down the point of the bracelet

[@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150]

WOW I missed the dodgy bag mal. Is it too late to join?. Im a fast maker. Let me know 🪡🧵

[@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150]

Just listened to the rest of your video. Im too late

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

Not too late to join the MAL - it's on until end of May/beg of June. Too late for the swap though xx

[@cynthiaspear-duncan7661]

Only been to one small yarn show. Too far away and usually the timing is bad

[@vindeljay]

I could not stand being so close to my neighbours that there was no privacy. It just seems so wrong that you can't just do what you want in your own home, without thinking that the neighbours are judging you.

[@LittleDropsofWonderful]

We love our home and our village :)