Amigurumi Designing, Book Shopping & Selbu Sock Knitting 🌻📚 🍄

[@DeniseHLeedom]

I have been crocheting for 50 years and knitting for 30 years. However, I only began amigurumi projects three months ago. I am having such a great time on these. I have spent so much money on yarn and patterns for the toys.....and love every minute of it. I came across your videos and have watched many while taking notes. Your words are inspiring and so full of joy and information. As I continue on this new journey of amigurumi and your videos, I can't help but take a minute to thank you....thank you for all you teach the rest of us.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! Thank YOU! I'm so glad the videos have helped you in some small way! ❤️

[@nancyg323]

Do whatever makes you happy, Elise. You bring us great joy with your videos, so start making the toys if you want to and then stop when you don't want to anymore. Thanks for sharing.💙

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! Thank you so very much, Nancy!! I really appreciate that! 💛💛💛

[@juliejones9101]

Thank for sharing the things you love. That felt like a fun field trip today. 🌸 I never have enough time to read when I’m eager to finish a project, but I hope your inspiration will lead me in that direction. 💕

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! I had so much fun making it and having a chat! 🧶

[@sabrinalafargue1116]

Yes please!!!!! I would just love and appreciate having your beautiful chrochet and knitted bunnies. ❤️😍💜🙏

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sillybeeful]

“What fills up my cup?” What a brilliant question, I’m going to start asking myself that! Thanks for this cosy and inspiring video 🦊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! You're so welcome! I'm so glad it helped! 🧶🧶🧶

[@janicetroutman7087]

Thank you so much for all your videos. They are always uplifting, inspirational, educational and at times affirming. I am so glad I found you. As far as what you should do in regards to creating and selling goes...follow your heart. “I understand that love comprises all vocations...that love is everything and because it is eternal, embraces all times and places.” St. Therese. She wanted to do it all and then realized it was love that kept all vocations going. That is when she wanted to be love in the heart of the church. Whatever you do, do it with love and your life will be the prayer. Don’t let letting things go in the past make you nervous about the direction you now take. If your focus is love then you never quit. Each day, week, month, year may look different because love can be expressed in an infinite number of ways. The means may change, but being the prayer of love is constant. So take it day by day in whatever way you are led and do what you do so well...love. Maybe your fear of quitting is your patron saint urging you to be mindful of her example. She was the one who was given a basket of toys and told to pick one, but she wanted them all! I am sure she loves your amigurumi! LOL

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much for sharing that quote!! Absolutely perfect!! And thank you for sharing that story of her picking a toy from the basket!!! Wow!! How appropriate!! 🙏🏻💙🐷🐺🧶

[@janicetroutman7087]

@@EliseRoseCrochet You’re welcome!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

I’m new to your channel, but I’ve been a knitter for years and thought I’d share my sock knitting method with you. I knit both socks at the same time (this alleviated “second sock Syndrome” for me). I use two sets of DPN’s and I will do, let’s say, ten rows (or whatever you want) on sock one, keeping track on a piece of paper, and then the same number of rows on sock two. I alternate back and forth working on each sock so that they are finished at relatively the same time. Once I figured this out, I’ve never looked back and it’s really been so much better (for me). Just thought I’d share this with you. As far as selling your finished products, keep in mind that you will need to find the “right” place for you to sell them because people can be funny. Even though people know how much time is put into a handmade item, most people don’t want to pay for that expertise. There’s a small percentage of people who appreciate it and are willing to pay a price to make it worthwhile. Until you find those people, or the right outlet to find those people, you may find it very frustrating, instead of rewarding. Again, just sharing what I’ve learned over the years, you can take it or leave it, but I thought I’d share. I hope you find my comment helpful. Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks so much for sharing!! I love the idea of making two socks at a time! Much better than one at a time, I think! Plus what you've just done is fresh on your mind! And thank you for sharing your thoughts about selling! ❤️

[@StitchesbySharonH]

@@EliseRoseCrochet I’m so glad you found my ideas helpful! 💜💜💜

[@christielamb2894]

Omgosh! Elise, your area of the world is so lovely. I love spending time in cemeteries too but, because I'm into working on my family genealogy when I can. Your garden cemetery is absolutely gorgeous. I haven't ever visited a cemetery that was as "alive" as the one you visited. I had a wonderful visit with you, as usual, Elise. Happy reading and stitching! 💜✌️🧶

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@clc1302]

I can’t wait to see what new design you create! I love your wolf and pigs! Thanks for the book ideas. I’ve recently started listening to books while I knit and crochet. It’s great. Thanks so much for your inspiration!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! 🐷🐺 I bet these would make amazing audiobooks!!! 📚📚📚

[@paulaarthur57]

Elise it was wonderful to watch your latest video filled with many things that are bringing you joy. I have been power watching your videos and I’ve caught the Amigurumi bug. It is bringing me great joy right now along with all of your videos and the resources you share. Thank you. I think switching gears and going back to selling knit/crotchet treasures is a wonderful idea. I think your talent for details and your love for your craft will blossom in what you create and that is always a winning combination. In addition as you mentioned it does bring you joy. And if the last few years have taught us nothing else is that we need to embrace each moment and fill our world and others around us with joy. It is infectious you know. Happy Creating!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much for your kind words! And I'm so excited for you in your new amigurumi adventures! 🐶🐱🐭🐹

[@annalizamarks]

Your toys are so beautiful...please sell them and share them with the world. I did my first craft fair yesterday and it was such an amazing experience. The joy I saw on kids faces (and adults too) made it so worthwhile. The craft show people were so nice and it felt good to be a part of a community of crafters. If you do sell them, please do videos!!! There are not enough videos of people selling amigurumi toys at shows. Love your channel and the lessons you teach. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you for the encouragement!!! Selling at a market sounds like so much fun!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@zarac2107]

This was such a fun style videos Elise! I always love all of your videos, but this blog style with a mix up of crochet, knitting, designing, gardening and books, is my dream!! Thank you so much!! I think that you should do whatever your heart tells you to do in terms of selling finished items!! ❤🤩

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much! I really enjoyed making this video!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@Suan1706]

I normally never comment any videos in youtube, but I have been so addicted to yours that I thought I should. I love the diversity of subjects that you speak about and the lovely images from places. As hobby I love to visit places, read books and amigurumi of course, so whenever you bring all these subjects to one video I just couldn't stop feeling joy! Please keep doing such a good work :)

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! Thank you so very much! I'm so very glad you enjoyed the video!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@craftyfoody]

Love, Love, Love this video! We have a book/yarn shop in my small town in the California Sierra Foothills called Masie Blue. They focus on yarn and women's fiction. One of my favorite indulgences is to peruse the shelves and check out the fancy yarn. I can't wait to pick up your book selections there. And, YES, if selling your creations fills your cup, then, by all means do so!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh my goodness!! That shop sounds like the most amazing place ever!!!! And thank you so much for advice!!! 🧶📚🐷🐺

[@joycecoulter1861]

Sparking joy for me is imagining that I might be able to purchase a couple of your beautiful toys for my precious Grandchildren. No pressure but that would be amazing.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! Thank you so much!! 🐰🐰🐰

[@katieabbott252]

Maisie Dobbs is such a great series! I tell everyone I can about it. I first started to crochet 2 months ago and just finished my first amigurumi. Your channel was such a great resource as I was getting started. Thank you!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I love the Maisie Dobbs book so much. I'm about 3/4 of the way finished with it! And congratulations on your first amigurumi!!! 👏👏👏

[@summerk.1275]

I love this candid compilation. Please keep them coming. I’ve already requested all the books from the library. Also, I think selling the toys again is a fabulous idea; I may do the same soon. Whatever brings you joy girl!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much! Hope you enjoy the books and thank you for your advice about selling! ❤️

[@micheledelacruz4301]

Love the idea of selling toys! I'd buy em. Such a fun video, thanks. Have a great weekend everyone.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@thehannalogueway]

What a beautiful video! I started knitting last summer and this is what comforts me the most. I usually listen to knitting podcasts or audio books as I knit for hours. Thank you for your lovely videos.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much! It is wonderful to listen to something while knitting! The hours just slip away in happy bliss! 🧶🧶🧶

[@nesdingo]

Your channel has been a complete joy to find. I’ve had some pretty severe carpal tunnel issues and haven’t been able to crochet for over two years but I love being able to see what others create and you are just amazing!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh my goodness!!! Bless your heart! That's awful!! I hope your carpal tunnel gets better and that you'll be able to crochet soon! 🧶🧶🧶

[@maryrosemitchell2528]

Hi Elise. Lovely video today. I also love old book stores. Although it has been a while since I've been in one. The books you chose look very interesting. Your socks are fantastic! That is one thing I will never attempt, as I do not enjoy projects that take so long to finish. Your new design is looking lovely. I can't wait to see what she becomes. As far as selling your projects, I think its a great idea. Your work is extraordinary and I'm sure people would love to own one of them. Perhaps just make up a couple, post them, and go from there. Designing doesn't necessarily have to stop. Us ladies are experts at multi-tasking! Enjoy your day!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much!! Those socks took much longer than I expected!! So glad they are done!! And thanks for your advice!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@messymia2899]

You should definitely sell toys but do a limited number so you don’t get overwhelmed. Remember to do what brings you joy!! Your town looks so sweet!! The cemetery and gardens is beautiful!! Love the pattern on your socks! I crochet but have never tried knitting, maybe some day! Cross stitching and sewing are bringing me joy now days! Haven’t done either for a long time and wondering why I ever stopped. In fact I finished a cross stitch piece that I started 36 years ago! Looking forward to your next video!😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! That's so wonderful that you have rediscovered things that bring you joy! 🪡🧶

[@carolvargas6507]

Elise I enjoyed this video so much!! Love seeing what you're making and hearing about everything you're doing. I love old cemeteries, too!! This was a beautiful video and it made my day. Thank you so much. What's making me happy right now is repairing a knitted giraffe (from Susan B. Anderson's Itty Bitty Toys book) for my grandson. I made it for him out of wool when he was 2 years old and now he's almost six. Right before I left his house a week ago, he ran upstairs and came down with the poor thing, totally eaten by moths, and asked me to fix it. I turned it over in my hands and said, "Maybe I just need to make another one." He said, "No, please, Mimi, please fix THIS one." I was so touched that he still cared about that poor bedraggled, moth eaten toy! He knew right where it was and remembered it at the last minute, right before I had to leave! I am now back home and happily re-knitting the body in acrylic. I was able to salvage the head and neck, because they were done in rayon.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! That is so precious!! I repaired a snout of a teddy bear I made my nephew and it made me so happy that he cared enough for me to fix it! 🐻🐻🐻

[@kimluk2005]

What a lovely town you live in - thanks for sharing your visit to the downtown area. I will be checking my library for a few of those books you recommended. I love listening to audiobooks so that I can knit/crochet at the same time!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you! I do love our town! And I hope you find the books at library!! 💙

[@nancyg323]

C rocheting amigurumi and animal hats for my kids, along with re reading Pride and Prejudice....I was feeling the same way. I needed things that made me feel good, to fill my heart up...thanks for the great video.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm finding out how important it is to take that time and take care of yourself. It can be hard to carve out that time for sure!! Your self care activities sound wonderful!! ❤️

[@nathaliebourre3578]

Bonjour Elise! Just a little sparkling gem … When I reflect on your videos, I always warm up at the way you manage to strike a lovely balance between project themed ones, reviews, crafts and current times (your episode on supporting Ukrainian creators was wonderful) or seasonal, discovering the world and places around you, your learning journeys … I haven’t commented much lately although I watched everything you filmed, time somehow slipped away from me, weirdly. But what fills my cup at the moment is starting to feel like I can make little, short term plans whilst still remaining safe. And of course, crafting and the promise of new life. Accidentally, Agatha Christie was “spotted” in Harrogate where I live, when she had disappeared and people were looking for her… how funny you bought that book, it did bring a smile on my face! Sending you loads of hugs from North Yorkshire!🐰

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Lovely to hear from you, Nathalie! And how interesting about Agatha Christie!!! Thanks for sharing what's bringing you joy right now! ❤️

[@MsIniquity]

Wow, I just feel like I could have sat there with you and had such a good conversation! So many things I want to comment about, but just wanted you to know I absolutely LOVE your videos, I get so giddy when I see a notification and I’m not easy to impress.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much! I really enjoyed making this video! 🍄

[@pfwombat]

Hi Elise, I am from Hong Kong and recently saw your videos on my feed and started to watch them and subscribed to them. I have learnt so much from you about amirigumi, even though I thought I know quite a far bit, and I started making them again, honing the skills you talked about in your videos. I have pain in my thumb, my upper arm and my shoulder too. Crochet brings me a lot of joy and giving away what I make is very satisfying. But I understand your point about trying to be perfect about what we make and instead of enjoying our hobby it becomes stressful when you sell them. I think you need to look deep at why you stopped initially and if you have gotten over that to do it again. I am so inspired by your knitted bunnies and I really want to try it but I can’t knit to save my life. I tried and tried but I am never satisfied with the outcome. But now, maybe those cute bunnies, may be small enough for me to manage…..I am still thinking and when I will take the plunge. I want to say thank you for your videos, and you are right, there’s an audience out there to listen to you. Have a great day!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! Thank you so very much!! And thank you for the reminder about stress! I've been working really hard lately to simplify my life. And it took me much longer to learn how to knit toys. It just didn't click for a long time and then suddenly it did!!! Keep trying! 🧶🧶🧶

[@samisadowski]

I absolutely relate with the tension thing. My first amigurumi was more loose( it was a bunny 🐰) so then I decided to make the same pattern a year later and it was tighter and neat .❤️ Thank you for sharing your amazing work I just love your videos they bring me warmth joy a coziness 😊❤️ Blessings

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

It's amazing how much better we get just by practicing!! And thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️❤️❤️

[@martyvadala5724]

Another great video….love the book store and the gardens,,,,and your wips… Great job on the socks…. Designing verses selling, hmmmmm…… That’s a hard one which one will bring you the most JOY…. HAVE A GREAT WEEK…. some day I hope to visit your quant little town….

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much, Marty! This was one of my favorite videos to make! I enjoyed just talking like friends! ❤️

[@alicial13]

Thank you so much for the suggestion of the Shady Hollow series books. My daughter just finished the first one and enjoyed it immensely. A very good read for when you want mystery and cozy at the same time. Thanks!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm so glad she liked it!! Such a cute story!! 📚

[@castlehandmade]

Thankyou Elise, that was lovely to watch. As for selling your creations vs not selling them, you need to do what brings you the most joy. If making them and creating their little personalities then sending them off to their forever homes gives you a full heart then do it. Just be kind to yourself and set it up so there isn’t any pressure or crazy deadlines. Perhaps you need to create a bunch of them with lots of love then when they are ready you can list them for sale. I found custom orders to be very stressful for me. But making toys the way you want, adding your own details and giving them their own story might be a better way to go. All the best for whatever you choose xx

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much for that advice!! I think if I do decide to start selling again then this will be the way I do it. I like the idea of making toys with my own creative ideas and then sending them off to their forever homes! 🐷🐺

[@nicoleallen6768]

GREAT video!! I love, love, love making socks 🧦 but you are right. They take SO long. Your socks are GORGEOUS! I also LOVE books and reading! Especially mystery novels! Aaaaannnd, I totally get your love for visiting the cemetery. So serene and peaceful, and the landscaping is beautiful. I love to pray for the holy souls💜🙏🏼💜 I think you should definitely sell your beautiful toys! I’m enjoying making mice for friends because they get so excited about them. And making cute tags and packaging them is half the fun. The only thing is… I’m ready to start making other things… I went to a homestead conference this past weekend and someone was selling crocheted toys. One of the organizers is a parishioner at our church, and he said he’d love for me to have a table at next year’s conference, so I’m going to get started with some things! So excited for spring and planting and some new baby animals coming soon!! Love new beginnings 💜

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Why don't we live near each other??? I just know we would be good friends!! And that would be so much fun to sell at a market!!! Just to see all the excitement in everyone's faces!! 🐰🐭🐶🐱

[@nicoleallen6768]

@@EliseRoseCrochet I know right?!?! We would be good friends and it would be so much fun!! Maybe we could plan something some time! 💜

[@YvonneWilson312]

I love your channel Elise - always so full of creativity and inspiration and such a happy place to spend some time in peaceful retreat.Thank you so much for creating this lovely space for us all. You put so much work into your content and I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate it.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awwww! Thank you so very much! That really means a lot to me! 💗

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

Hi Elise, Just simply thank you for sharing 🙏🏼 I really love your book choices - I’ll definitely have to check them out. I can’t wait to find out what you created… Take care and stay safe 🙏🏼💗🧶😻🦋

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@traceyfletcher2219]

This video made me happy. Sitting at home with a bad cold watching all your videos , giving me encouragement to crochet. It's cheering me up. So glad I found your channel. In Hertfordshire, England.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh that's wonderful! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos! And I hope you feel better soon! ❤️❤️❤️

[@cathytimbs7479]

My thoughts on selling finished toys is-If it were me, I would decide which toys I would list, and state, this is what is available, but I would not take special orders, because that’s what would stress me out! I stress over that stuff, but let me do whatever I choose, then sell if I choose! There’s probably loads of people who will scoop them up, then less worries, in my opinion! P S- really enjoy your videos! And I am currently trying to finish 2 big knitting projects so I can do amigurumi ( whatever pattern that makes me happy)! Instead of something I have committed to do for someone else- definitely a work of love, but ready to finish and move on!!! I think you can identify with that!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Cathy. I agree with you, I don't think I will take custom orders, too stressful. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sarap6862]

I always enjoy your videos. They are so beautiful and inspirational. When I was in my early teens we moved to Louisiana and our house was within walking distance from a wonderful old cemetery. I would walk there often and sit and read. It was incredible peaceful. Everyone one thought I was weird. Lol. Nice to know I’m not alone in enjoying the peace and solitude of these beautiful places. I love books! What a great bookstore. I get most of mine online but have been discouraged because of the recommendation thing when getting books online. I like to explore all kinds of books and unfortunately the recommendations just give me the same thing over and over. I hate it. Sorry for the rant. Thanks again for another great video. If selling finished toys won’t stress you out, go for it. 👍🏻❤️

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I totally agree about the online reviews. I really liked getting the recommendations from a person, face-to-face!! And I would have joined you in the cemetery!! ❤️

[@eliza3001]

If you do decide to sell be sure to save several for future grandchildren. These are so beautiful and they should get to enjoy them. I love my grandmother's quilt that she passed on to me. That's one of the main reasons I learned to crochet.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh I definitely will. There's no way I could part with the ones I've already made! I cannot wait to spoil my future grandchildren with handmade everything! 🐷🐺🧶🧦

[@lynnwasylkevych4786]

Elise, I really enjoy your videos. I hope you continue to develop new amigurumi characters. If you just sell the finished product then people who want the joy of making the pattern are left out. I was surprised to find out you're in Concord. My Mother's family lived there for many years. They have all passed away but I have so many fond memories. Back then Concord was a very small town. I plan on purchasing the Not so Big Bad Wolf pattern once I finish the project I am working on. Please keep designing and vlogging.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! And Concord has grown a ton in the past twenty-five years that we have lived here! It's such a great place to live! 💙

[@TheLashera]

I love your amigurumis and pretty socks Elise. It is my first time here. Thanks for sharing everything.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Welcome!! I'm so glad you liked the video! 🧶🧶🧶

[@YarnSociety]

Depleted is right Elise! I am with you. That bookstore is dreamy. I have amped up my reading as well and its been so good for the soul. I'm gonna jot down those titles for sure!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

It's been a tough couple of years hasn't it? The bookstore made me so very happy. I could have just looked through the shelves for hours. 💚

[@snitchesgetstitchescrochet9371]

I immediately ordered Shadow Hollow! I was obsessed with books like The Wind In the Willows and I crave that woodland creature setting! I read Beekeepers and loooooved it.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Ooooh! I hope you like the book! It's good to know you liked the Beekeeper's Assistant as well! 🌻

[@mjbcoffee16]

Thank you for all your inspiration! I found Maisie Dobbs in audio on Libby! I'm casting on a dog from LCR. Can't wait to listen as I knit!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oooh! So exciting!! It's such a great story!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! ❤️❤️❤️

[@darcypalmer7783]

Elise, thanks for the video, I loved it. I also love mysteries. I have read The Beekeeper's Apprentice and all of the books in this series that I could find. Maisie Dobbs sounds good, I'm surprised I haven't read that! At least I can't find it in my Goodreads list. Shady Hollow sounds lovely. It does sound like something you would like and you could knit up all of the characters, too. The Christie Affair sound really good, too. Your sock is beautiful, so many lovely details. Have a great Saturday.

[@summerk.1275]

Darcy, I thought she should knit all the characters too. That would so cute for a book club knit along.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much!! I am really enjoying the books so far!! I can't wait to start Shady Hollow! 🦊🦊🦊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

How fun would that be??? 🦊🦊🦊

[@sandimichaels2324]

Love you socks. I'm a tight kniter. I'm currently working on the cotton bunny. Done head and I noticed my patch puckers. I cross my yarn in back Well Its not perfect, but its ok. I'm going to finish head. Working on ears now. I am going to make another on. Love the instructions.I'm the same way. Do what is in your heart. I love these books. I'm like you about reading, but I haven't read in a long time. I also love going to cozy bookstores.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate the advice so much! And good luck with your bunny! 🐰🐰🐰

[@JeanTheCreativePixie]

It was lovely to have a look around your town. I know what you mean about being a stress head, I worry about so much and feel that it has held me back on occasion. You could totally sell your amigurumi and I'm sure it would sell out too 😍.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! I'm trying to learn how to stop stressing about everything. Going to take a lot of work! 🤣

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Ohhhh boy, I enjoyed sitting with a hot tea watching this today! Your Norwegian socks are gorgeous. Norway/Sweden/Finland is on my dream list to visit. This just spurred it on even more. I'm sure you would make a lot of sales if you sold your toys again but like you, I flip flop back and forth on things I want to revisit. My humble opinion is if it excites you to do, then go for it. It sounds like it may have started causing you some stress in the past so using your gut as your barometer will be key. If "should" plays any part in it, then the answer is NO. " WANT" is the sign to move forward. Sorry, Elise, I'm relating so much to this that I have a lot to say. lol. My background is children's book illustration and I was very burned out. I still see illustrations that make me think I "should" get back into it. But then I sit and think about the stress involved and I know maybe it's just not right...at least not right now. There are soooo many avenues you can take with your work. Maybe just make/sell as the mood strikes instead of focusing on any set agenda. That way you have the freedom to pivot if something else piques your interest. And speaking of books!! Ohhhhh I'm a huge mystery buff and the woodland series looks magical! I need to get my hands on it! Thanks so much for sharing. I spend more time searching for a good book than actually reading! hahaha Big hugs xx

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! Thank you so much, Roz!! I really appreciate your perspective! I'm going to really think about listening to my gut, not just be inspired by what others are doing. I had no idea that you were an illustrator in another life!! That's amazing! You are so talented!!! 🐷🐺🧦📚

[@piecefulstitching6367]

Lovely video, as always. I love cemetery walks. Next time we're in the Big Smoke (we live in a small town in the Blue Ridge Fiothills) we'll be making a trip to Memorial Gardens. I knit socks 2 at a time on two sets of needles. I've recently taken up crochet. After making a couple of dishrags (I usually knit them) I've started my first amigurumi thanks to your inspiring videos.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I would like to make two socks at a time! Then they are finished at the same time! 🧦

[@spoiledmilk9574]

I would definitely buy one of your finished toys! If you enjoy making them and feel that you would not be overwhelmed, I say go for it. Maybe not personalized, but yet make the ones you want and sell them.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much for sharing your advice! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lupitamartinez4898]

Loved this and all your videos. I just purchased your wolf and pigs patterns. I cant wait to start!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh that's wonderful!! I hope you enjoying stitching your toys!! 🐷🐺📚🧦

[@valerieehrman3720]

I love your posts! I enjoy the variety that you share and am always inspired. Thank you so much! 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I love making "random" videos and sharing lots of different things! 🐷🐺📚🧦🧶

[@tatyanaduvall2393]

Elise, you are so inspirational. I love, love your videos💕 I’m planning to make “Abigail” from “Around the world in the 80 days”. I love that new show on pbs. This story is dear to my heart because it reminds me of my childhood, I used to watch cartoons about it. I think you should make a fox 🦊 from that book that you got “Hollow…” . Happy knitting to you 🦋

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much!! I haven't seen that show, but it looks amazing!! And thanks for your recommendation!! 🦊🦊🦊

[@knittielynnie]

Second Sock Syndrome! Been there, done that, have some mix and matched sock pairs 🙃 Loved your video, can't wait to see your new design. As for selling, only if it brings you joy. When crafting becomes a chore, then it's not worth doing anymore.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I've been hearing more people talk about knitting two at a time! I like that idea! Thank you so much for your advice! 💛

[@nataliestenning9812]

Such a lovely video Elise, I love a good book but don't get much time to read these days....I am currently making a crochet doll for my neices 1st birthday and just finished a 12 point star crochet baby blanket.....this year I have decided to learn some more skills so I have just got some acrylic paints, brushes and postcard sized canvas....I am also on a waiting list to start a pottery course which may not be till Sept but i am so excited to learn all about this......x

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

How wonderful! Pottery sounds like it would be so much fun! 💙

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

Yes, Vintage toys please! I love all things old!😁

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Me too!! So much charm! ❤️❤️❤️

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

@@EliseRoseCrochet 💗💗💗

[@kcrockshi]

Hi Elise, I love your videos and I also love visiting old cemeteries. I live in the Manawatu in New Zealand and we are starting to get all the lovely Autumn colours here. Thankyou for showing some of your lovely town.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Sounds lovely!! Thanks for sharing where you are located!! 🐷🐺🧶📚🧦

[@juliesheetz1]

Just found you, you are delightful! I’m a knitter too and I didn’t even think about tension and learning, huh ,I wonder what else that carries over to? Well great to meet you , merry Christmas

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@ammiller3911]

I really liked this one. I'm from norfolk, va and your accent reminds me of home. I like old cemeteries too!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! 🧡

[@zainylainy1]

As far as the sock difference in size, I started doing the two at a time on the long circular needles. It still takes a long time but you get them both done at the same time and they are the same size! Way better!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That is exactly what I am going to do next time!! Thank you for sharing! 💛

[@corgilover2319]

Super excited to see your new design. Your others are precious! I think you should sell your stuff. You do a really great job and I see lots of people wanting to buy them. Have you seen that Picapau 3 is coming out this year? Also a few other amigurumi designers are releasing books this year too. Melissa Bradley has one coming out on the 12th (it's all about flowers and gardening characters!) Just in case you're interested.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I did see that about Pica Pau! So exciting! I can't wait to see what designs she comes up with! Thanks for sharing the other book as well! ✨

[@ginashepherd9552]

Really enjoy your wonderful, chatty videos. Your town is lovely. I'm in South Africa's capital city, Pretoria. We are having gorgeous autumn weather.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! And enjoy your fall!! 🍂🍁🍄

[@petrinarooney7934]

I have been enjoying the change to Autumn here in New Zealand. Super excited to be doing craft markets again with covid restrictions.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Enjoy your autumn weather and it's so wonderful to be able to do things again! 🧡

[@dMi_mi]

When I saw those soaks I was like wait a minute 😶 those look just like the native folkloric soaks from back home where I'm from, with all those folkloric shapes and colors.. And then You said they are Norwegian 💖 I guess it makes sense since Baltic States aren't far from Norway. 😌 Very very Beautiful work! You should be so proud with Yourself. I wish I could make a pair just like that, but I'm only a beginner and I think the soaks are the most difficult thing to make in da whole Knitting World. 🤣🙄 If You ever visit Northern Europe, don't forget to take Your soaks with You. Sure natives over there would be impressed with an American knitting soaks like that. 😏💖

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much!! That's so interesting!! Thank you so much for sharing that information! I'm almost finished with them and I can't wait to put them on and wear them even when it's warm! 🧦🧦🧦

[@peggyharwell3674]

This was so interesting Elise. The cemetery scenes are so beautiful. If you decide to sell your babies, do a pre approved adoption process . They all are just so darn cute. I would want them all.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! I love that idea!! How cute!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jacobashepherd3397]

I love reading also , I like to read mysteries also ! Your socks are beautiful , I haven’t tried color work because it is overwhelming to me .

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you!! I'm so enjoying these books! And I'm really glad I took a class for colorwork! It has made a huge difference for me! 🧡🧡🧡

[@meaganm77]

Those socks you’re making are amazing!!! Wow!! I think you should definitely make and sell toys. Would you ever consider making the knitted clothes for the crochet animals and selling those? I’m dying to making your pigs and wolf but I don’t knit and just don’t have the capacity to even think of learning right now but I would love love love to buy some knitted clothes that would fit the sweet little animals!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! Not sure I would sell the knitted clothes because they are made to fit the actual toys. Their size will depend on the makers own tension and yarn chose a but that is a great idea! 🧶

[@natashah4420]

I’d love to see more videos like this.

[@kumudininathaniel9092]

Ill also make a pair of selbu socks you have inspired me so much.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

They really are so much fun (and challenging) to knit!! 🧦🧦🧦

[@8Gammie]

I love your videos and think you should sell, if you want, but, just keep if it's stress free and more enjoyable. Love your little characters and hope to try to knit one, some day soon. love, hugs,prayers.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks so much for your advice! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathydevaney7125]

I’m going to check out the Shady Hollow book, thank you. Another commenter suggested Miss Silver series and I will check that one out too, thanks for that suggestion also. These are a few of my mystery book suggestions: Meg Langslow series by Donna Andrews, Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt, Bess Crawford series by Charles Todd, Joe Picket series by C.J. Box. I love the Maisie Dobbs series too. Bess Crawford series is similar only in that she is a WW 1 nurse, the other suggestions are in no way similar to Maisie Dobbs. I also have a recommendation for a little knitted bird (since I am a recent subscriber, this may have been mentioned before), it is called the Bluebird of Happiness by Sara Elizabeth Keller. It’s adorable and makes a great little ornament or depending on size of yarn/needles used, maybe a little bird friend for another larger knitted or crocheted friend. And, it’s a free pattern on Ravelry.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much for all the recommendations! And I haven't heard of that pattern before! Sounds wonderful! 🧶

[@SueSniffles]

I was going to suggest The Little Rose Crochet for a possible name but I like your choice.❤

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you! 🌹

[@hehasrizenful]

I always enjoy watching your videos thank you so much for the book recommendation I am a reader and a lover of Agatha Christie and I think you should do what brings you joy concerning selling your toys or keeping them❤️

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! I'm enjoying the books so much! And thank you for your advice! ❤️❤️❤️

[@karenroy8733]

I am into knitting sweaters at the moment. There are some gorgeous ones out there. I also knit socks & dolls & gnomes. I’ve bought your patterns & if I can get my courage up I’d like to try & make some crocheted dolls like your. Have you considered your new doll being a fox & one as Little Red Riding Hood, just call her Little Red? I would love to buy some of your crocheted dolls, but I’d want to preorder because like you I usually miss out on the ones that are already made. I loved the way you made your dolls & the details when you finished & boxed them up. If you decide to do them please let me know I already have a list….LOL

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! And I want to knit a sweater!! It's on my bucket list! I will be ordering the new book from @kutovakika when it comes out this fall!! 💙

[@nichadaye1007]

I have watched your videos and I have bought some books on Amigurimi. Reading how crochet has changed when I learned from my mother. I knit more than crochet but I’ve been picking it up again. My roots is in North Carolina but I live in Connecticut.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's wonderful! Thank you for sharing! 🐷🐺🧦📚

[@suegurney4666]

I think you should do both. However pattern making is an art that few people can do .

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you! I'm always such an either or person that it's hard for me to realize that I can do both! ❤️❤️❤️

[@misslillie2940]

If it excites you I say go for what feeds your heart ❤️

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@theMermaidRhonda]

Shady Hollow looks so cute! I saw another YTer talking about it. Have you seen The Witch Haven? I'm going to be reading it soon. Do you watch Darling Desi? I love her channel! Also Morgan Long. Both lovely girls. Looking forward to seeing what your critter becomes! Happy Spring!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I heard about Shady Hollow from @darlingdesi! Her channel is my favorite!!! I'll have to check out Morgan Long. I love YT channels like that, so full of happiness! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@karensample3052]

I really like Maisie Dobbs too! You would enjoy the Miss Silver mystery’s also, even though she is a contemporary of Agatha Christie and a little bit harder to find! It might be enjoyable to make and sell again. I’m still working on the MJ tearoom girl elephant 🐘. Thank you for the inspiration to try knitting toys!❤️😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oooh! Thank you for the suggestion! I've never heard of those mysteries before!! The Maisie Dobbs book is sooo good and I'm already about halfway done! 📚📚📚

[@karensample3052]

Oops, I forgot to say hello from Greenleaf Idaho 😉

[@glendabathgate4036]

Thanks for book suggestion s in my basket on Amazon already

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I am devouring the Maisie Dobbs book! Can hardly put it down!! Enjoy your books! 📚📚📚

[@RhodaFry]

The books sound wonderful, I am. Thinking about buying some of them. If by chance you do sell animals again I would love to buy one of them.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you! I've been enjoying those books so much! I really enjoyed Shady Hollow! 📚

[@rhondataylor640]

I retired one year ago & closed my my nurse practitioner clinic. My husband & I live to take trips for 4 to 5 days about every 3 to 4 months. About 3 weeks ago we were approx 2 hrs from Concord. We were near Boone NC. We may return taking my Mom. I’ve not been to Concord & the book store looks so interesting. Do you think it would be worth a 2 hr drive from Boone for a day trip. What other interesting down town sites should we see. My goal is to learn how to knit. I currently enjoy crochet. Amigurumi is something I like as well. Maybe you should revisit selling the animals. If you don’t enjoy just stop with no regrets wondering if you should have. Loved the video 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Concord is a nice little town, but I'm not sure it's worth the two hour drive. It is getting a nice makeover but at this point it's still really small. There's a lot more to do in Charlotte if you like the big city. But if you're looking for quaint, Boone, Lake Lure, Hendersonville and Black Mountain all have a lot to do. There is a wonderful yarn shop in downtown Black Mountain that is worth the drive for!! 🐑🐑🐑

[@rhondataylor640]

@@EliseRoseCrochet thanks so much!! We like small quaint places off the beaten path. Look forward to our next trip to the area. Oh appreciate the yarn shop info. Always enjoy trip to nice yarn shop.

[@ElliesArt22]

Thank you so much for the video!!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You're so welcome! 💜

[@sharakirkby2744]

Well for me I’d still want one of your creations. I don’t want to make to order one, just one that you make. Why interfere with the creative process! They are just perfect to me and so I’ll be there if you desire to sell.💖🎶 Those socks are beautiful! I have the same problem with tension. I’m trying to make a clown and wouldn’t you know one arm was too big.( had to make another one) so now I have parts for another bigger clown.!oh well keep on keeping on lol 💖

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! Thank you so very much! Once I get this new design finished I may need to sell just so that these toys don't take over my house!! 😂😂😂

[@roserenik6375]

Am ordering some of the books you mentioned. Already read the beekeeper book. It was great.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh that's great! So far I'm really enjoying them!! 📚📚📚

[@angelatalbert5114]

I have always loved cemeteries. My kids think I am nuts. My husband and I planned a vacation around stopping at the Hollywood cemetery in Richmond, Virginia. I am a history teacher, by the way.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Cemeteries are so interesting! And that's wonderful that you're a history teacher! ❤️

[@Teresakloeppel]

They are beautiful 😍

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@KnittyKitty215]

I think your first sock was a bit larger because you had put it on your foot. They will stretch out a bit to fit your foot. I hope you let us know after you try on the second finished one. I love your videos. Thanks for all the great content to craft to. You are good company. :)

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You are so right!! They are now both the same size!! 🧦🧦🧦

[@thewovenalmanac]

I think the piggies need a little red riding hood 😉 love your sock(s) 2nd sock syndrome is real! YES... sell your toys they will sell out as fast as you can make them...I KNOW it 😘❤️

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh Dawn that is such a good idea!! I wonder if Green Frog Crochet has a Little Red Riding Hood? ❤️❤️❤️

[@foolnotion1811]

Elise is the loose tension in the first version of your knitted sock because you were a crocheter first? I am having the same issue because my tension is naturally tighter on patterns that I have made before. Always! I often have to go up a hook size to accommodate pairs. Also if I am thinking about something else and stitching away at the same time....ohhhh you never know.... especially if I'm noodling out a stressful problem in my mind! Thank you for a variety of topics! Lovely video! 😍

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's a really good theory!! It very well might be the reason for the tension!! It's something I will definitely be more aware of for another pair of socks! And I'm so glad you liked the video! 🐷🐺🧦📚🧶

[@kuschelfreddy]

I blame you and the cute bunnies from last vlog for having bought knitting needles a couple of days ago. Now I want to do Norwegian socks although I haven't even learned how to knit. 😂 All I can do is crochet. 🙈

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Haha!!! I am a crocheting and knitting enabler!! 😂 I will take the blame for all the bunny inspiration!! 🐰🐰🐰 Sock knitting is quickly becoming a bit of a new obsession I must admit!🧦🧦🧦

[@apippin774]

I prefer toe up socks because you can try them on as you go so you always know it fits. I also have socks syndrome so i knit 2 socks at the same time. That is a big difference in size for your second sock. I would have frogged and started upon discovering that immediately because it will fit tighter

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks so much for the suggestions!! We live and learn don't we! 🤣

[@brendadavis4316]

Beautiful knitting socks. I just crochet an idea I have and write the pattern as I go along, with lots of ripping out and erasing. Your animals are equisite, absolutely save some of your toys for your grandchildren.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! And that's how I do it too!! Crochet, write, rip, repeat! 🧶😂

[@allisonmcgriff6844]

Watching your videos is filling my cup, a long with crocheting a nativity set as a Christmas gift and I'm currently crocheting a pouch for my crochet stuff combining concepts from other patterns (does that count as designing a pattern?)

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! That makes me happy!! And sounds like you are starting to design!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@Jessesmom12]

I would love to own one of your toys. Lovely video.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! Thank you so very much! 🧶🧶🧶

[@shethasimon3441]

Hi Elise, I love your channel sooo beautiful, the garden is sooo beautiful, and your son is handsome and lovely, please is your pattern on ravelry? Did you published the wolf 🐺? I love your patterns sooo beautiful and you mix kintting and crochet which is awesome ❤, i saw the one tgat Dawn did, oh sooo beautiful, pattern can reach more people than a made toy but both are awesome, but I don't thing I will have any chance to buy one, they sale in seconds, lots of love ❤ enjoy spring. And THAN YOU XXX

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I do have patterns on Ravelry, but I'm not sure if I added the wolf! Will need to check that out! Thank you so much! 🐺🐺🐺

[@shethasimon3441]

@@EliseRoseCrochet I bought the big pattern I will buy the yarn of the pig 1 because it is available in the uk and I love it , project for next month I love the pattern they look gorgeous 😍, no when I bought the pig's pattern there wasn't the wolf , but I saw your etsy shop and it is there, I love wolf ( my favourite animal, I don't know why ! ? ??? ) I will buy it hopefully on ravelry in you are going to put it there? because I keep most of the patten there, it is so easy to keep pattern together, thank you for wonderful podcast and have wonderful Easter 🐣 x

[@jasminflower3814]

Awesome video, thank you ;0) xx

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You're so welcome! Thank you!!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@rosefortune4389]

Another beautiful video! And no on the making of toys to sell - too much like work 🙂

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Haha!! It really does need to be fun!! 🐰

[@anapadron2048]

I’m so going to read those books. Regarding selling that’s a lot commitment whatever makes you happy I’m sure everyone will be happy with both patterns and great creations. I would love a pattern for my granddaughter Penelope. She’s in the spectrum and she’s a hoot. She’s almost 3 and has finally allowed her mom to make pigtails AND she keeps them on all day can you create a pattern for me

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Reading has really helped me to feel more recharged. Your little granddaughter sounds wonderful! I'm sure there are a lot of doll patterns out there on Etsy that would be wonderful for her! 💗

[@bgrossms]

Love all you do! I love to crochet! I can crochet watching tv and talking to people. Knitting is another thing! I can knit and pearl,but when I mess up I am gone with it. I don’t know how to correct what I have messed up. Any suggestions for me?

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much!! I highly recommend the new"ish" knitting course by @nobleknits. I think it's fairly inexpensive and she is an expert! Hope that helps! 🐷🐺📚🧦🧶

[@katywuste9054]

It’s definitely harder to correct mistakes with knitting in comparison to crotchet. I usually end up starting again if it’s a complex pattern