Answering your questions! Q&A

Answering your questions about crochet, myself and life in Finland. Filmed outside in the cute small town of Naantali, Finland. See also the next video with Q&A: • This Is What You Asked...
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[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you for watching! See also "5 Indispensable Crochet Tips. What I Wish I Knew Sooner" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpO6l6Ntj8yGbdU

[@Scotty7268]

Before we were married, my husband's mother taught me to crochet. I started with thin thread and a circle of tulle. I had to thread beads and plastic charms onto the thread and crochet a border to make milk jug covers!! Today we have been married for 57 years!!

[@ooohlaa13]

wow to both of your comments. Congratulations!

[@TuulaMaaria]

That is awesome! 💗💗

[@openorwap5412]

Your town and local areas are beautiful and look like peaceful places to live. Thank you for showing us around 😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

My pleasure 😊

[@patbrain913]

Thank you so much, very interesting, and your back grounds are beautiful. I have used so many of your tips, I must say thank you. Kind regards from London

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! (I love London! 💜)

[@margaretcummings8272]

Thank you for sharing. Your video background is very beautiful.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you 💜

[@cassandrawilliams6748]

Good afternoon I just loved the background of you tutorial looks so peaceful

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely to hear! 💙

[@carolschmidt4949]

Thankyou for sharing, I feel like I know a little more about your personality , which helps with trusting your knowledge I guess…👏👏👏👏👏😍😍

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great to hear, thank you! 💗

[@Maisiewuppp]

Thank you. Yes, please more q & a videos. Enjoyed it very much!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Happy to hear! 💗

[@Scotty7268]

You really inspire me! In the past week I have made your fabulous windspinners. I am now starting on twirly Christmas tree decorations, thanks to your tutorial. I enjoy your personalised videos, not just a pair of hands with a hook. Other KZbin videos are a great help with ideas, and I have made daisy bands as key rings, and granny squares for a cardigan for my daughter. I have made washcloths, mobile phone bags and pumpkins. My bigger projects are pretty baby blankets using a continuous granny square. If I do other squares, I use your favourite V stitch. Thank you for your friendly personality.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much for you kind words! 💗 Lovely that you have made so many different things, happy crocheting also in the future!

[@Wannaloom]

Love your videos Tuula!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!!

[@gregoryvozar6236]

Thank you very much for answering all our questions. I have learned so much through watching your videos. I was happy to hear that boys as well as girls are taught (or given the opportunity to learn) crochet and knitting in Finland. My mum and gran crocheted, and I was intrigued by it. Mum taught me the basic stitches long ago, but I did nothing with it until my late 60s. Now I’ve developed a rather passionate interest in the craft. Thank you for passing on your knowledge!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you for sharing, happy to hear you learned to enjoy crochet!

[@esbs3268]

Good for you that you do all of the videos by yourself! I enjoy your teaching style. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! 💜

[@faridawhincup8848]

Thank you for your videos and tutorials, which I so enjoy. I like your style of teaching and seeing your home and the scenery of your part of Finland.❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much!

[@bleedblackwax]

I am a 34-year-old boy who crochets! ;) Tuula, thank you for showing us beautiful Finland.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful! 👍👍

[@pampreviti2704]

Thank you for sharing so much of your professional and personal life. Your scenes of Finland as well as your crochet stories are delightful! TY 🧶❤️

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much!

[@veronicaambler1846]

Thanks for answering my question 😁 I watched the video whilst crocheting a pumpkin from your tutorial. They come out so nice! x

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Glad that you enjoy making pumpkins!

[@therealkathytincler]

I am super new to her channel and would like to find that pumpkin vid. Glad you mentioned it....I love making pumpkins.!

[@veronicaambler1846]

@@therealkathytincler Me too, they're my new obsession! lol!

[@TuulaMaaria]

@@therealkathytincler The pumklin video is here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZrHq3eHqbtgZ9U

[@TuulaMaaria]

@@veronicaambler1846 the pumpkin video is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZrHq3eHqbtgZ9U

[@ooohlaa13]

Beautiful backdrop, beautiful lady ... thanx so much for your spirit, I love your channel even though I am a beginner. I find knitting SO much easier and you are helping me get past my old view of crochet (toilet paper covers and dolls with big crochet skirts) and see it for the fine art it is. I find it very graceful and elegant to watch your show, thanx so much!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much, happy to hear! 💜

[@MEMORIA1316]

Your videos are so interesting and informative. Finland is beautiful 😍

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! 😃

[@vickieaxell9518]

Your a very honest kind lady. Your tutorials are amazing an enjoy learning everything from you. ❤❤❤❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much!

[@LindaKNe]

It was so fun to listen to the answers to the questions because we got to know you a little more. I feel like you are a friend and that it was so good to see you. I crochet and have learned a lot from you. I am of Scandinavian heritage so it’s fun to see Finland and to hear your wonderful accent. As others have mentioned, your English is wonderful. I am from California Looking forward to you future KZbin videos. 🙋‍♀️ Linda Nelson

[@therealkathytincler]

Very nice comment and I am from/live in CA. At present live in Riverside Co.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much Linda!! Nice that you are of Scandinavian heritage. I enjoy talking to the camera, it really does feel like I'm talking to real people out there, not to myself! I noticed that I talk a bit too fast on this video, so many things to say but fortunately KZbin videos can be slowed down!

[@heather_browne]

Thanks for answering my question, Tuula. It was very cool to hear about your link to Northern Ireland too. That's where I'm from, and a few times while watching your videos, your turn of phrase, or the inflection with which you've said something has made me wonder if you had a connection.

[@M-TGram]

Naantali looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing your crochet knowledge 😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thanks a lot! 😊

[@patsyweiss9092]

I enjoy your videos. I live in the USA. I’ve crocheted for over 60 years, but got serious about it maybe 15 years ago. I enjoy making granny square blankets. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely!

[@sandrae4515]

Thank you Tuula Maaria You are a sweet lady. We enjoy hearing your answers to questions. You make marvelous videos.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much!

[@chrischannel942]

Hi @TuulaMaaria! Would love to see videos of you shopping in Finland as well. Love all your videos!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much 💙 Did you mean shopping in general or shopping for yarn and craft supplies? I have one video where I bought super cheap crochet hooks to try them out 😊

[@stayshaE]

Thank you for sharing . I enjoyed the scenery and the Q & A.

[@TuulaMaaria]

So glad!

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

Hi Tuula, Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. I loved hearing all your answers to the questions asked. Take care and stay safe and well. God’s blessings 🙏🏼🧶💗😻🦋🐶 Your daughters cat is very cute.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! The cat Elli is very curious about everything that is going on ! 😊🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

God bless you and your family, Elli too! 💜🙏🏽😻🧶

[@preciousbeautyj1043]

Great video, I truly enjoyed it especially all the sceneries you’ve included.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💗

[@louiseturner4882]

Finland 🇫🇮 looks so amazing and so are you thank you your vlogs are brilliant best wishes from England 🇬🇧 xxxxx

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@CKZ715]

Thank you for the informative and scenic video...

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ginnyc]

Thank you for the lovely scenery. Its interesting hearing how others live. My mom taught me to crochet when I i around 8. I wanted to learn knitting, which she hated! She showed me the basics. My first knitted item was a lime green dog sweater with cables! I let my knitting skills lapse for many decades, but I've been a prolific knitter the last yr and love it so much. I've crocheted on and off through adulthood. Now almost always have a hook or needles in my hands. Love your videos! 💙

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Great that you do both knitting and crochet, it is nice to have variation! 😊

[@suebigger5097]

What a great video. Such a beautiful place you live in. You are so talented, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much!

[@barbarawilson834]

Tuula, this video was so wonderful. Thank you for sharing and answering questions. You have so many happy followers and I am one of the many!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@meowmeowf4916]

Oh Tuula I missed your live question and answers. I always said you are one awesome amazing lady with so many talents. Love watching all your videos. You are a great motivator. I ask my husband to watch with me too. We love you. Thank you.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! The questions weren't live, so you didn't miss anything, the questions had been written in the community tab over a week.

[@meowmeowf4916]

Thank you so much Tuula. @@TuulaMaaria

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I knit myself a heavy woolblend winter sweater-coat years ago...it had special pottery buttons a potter friend made for me. I used to take those buttons off whenever I washed this garment. That's the only reason I would remove buttons! Finland is such a progressive country. I really admire you, your skills, your sharing of knowledge....and wished we lived closer together so we could have coffee or tea together! Greetings from Newfoundland!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Right, that could be a reason for removing buttons - that they were made so they might suffer from washing! Thank you for the information! Yes, would be lovely t meet for coffee - the world is too big!!

[@susanfryer1616]

Thankyou for sharing ❤

[@KayMaher-w1z]

Thank you for your great video, as well as the answers to the great questions re crocheting, I also loved hearing about your beautiful country. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much!

[@dadams575]

Thank you for teaching so I can learn. I love every video and patterns. Thank you from D in OKC, Oklahoma City OK, USA ❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! Greetings from Finland! 💙

[@kathleenseitz2946]

It was fun to hear you answer questions and I enjoyed the scenery! Thank you!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Pitoonya]

Hi @TuulaMaaria I really enjoy the scenery and love to see different country than the U.S. - the background views are lovely. I also love the calmness when you talk. I admire you very much. 💞🙂

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much!

[@Laceycrochet]

Beautiful country you have Tuula 😍 Best wishes from Yorkshire U.K. 💜🇬🇧

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you like it! I haven't been to Yorkshire but from many TV shows filmed there it looks lovely 💜

[@maewebster9377]

I love your sharing of information. I learn a lot this way. I also like your videos from different parts of your country and town. I will never see Finland...something about about fear of flying haha

[@TuulaMaaria]

Awesome, thank you! Maybe one day you will come over!

[@lorrainebowden2683]

Hello Tuula, I’m new to your channel. I’m so thrilled that I found you on KZbin. I live in Connecticut, USA. I’m a left-handed crocheter. You are doing a wonderful job recording and editing your videos. I’ve learned many new tips from your tutorials. I absolutely love seeing all the beautiful places you treat us to in your beautiful Finland. And Thank you so much for sharing your life with us! 💞❤️💞

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! 💗 I'm glad you found my channel and enjoy it! Happy crocheting! 😊

[@poodlegirl55]

That was pleasant Tuula. Thank you.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raf571]

I discovered you today Tuula! I love to watch all British series, love love love Vera and Morse ❤️ hi from Italy 👋🏻

[@TuulaMaaria]

Hello!! Great you found me, greetings from Finland! 💜

[@karenlaroche8200]

You do wonderful and a great teacher

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! 😃

[@missapippin9020]

Thank you so much for such an interesting video.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!

[@ritamclaughlin9681]

Thank you! What fun! I loved looking at the places you filmed in.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@boek88]

Tnx! A cardigan basepattern would be great!

[@arielog1941]

It is a pleasure to get to know you better. Namaste

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!

[@vshipman1694]

Sometimes garments have wooden or old buttons on them or they're handmade and can’t be washed - that's why someone might want to remove them!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! There must be something like that behind that question.

[@zitatempleton4821]

Thanks. Very interesting.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!

[@suestutzle2779]

When my daughter was locked down in Finland when the pandemic struck, although it was stressful not knowing when she could get back to her son, she thoroughly loved her time in Finland and often talks about her time there. She was impressed with the cleanliness of the streets etc. She didn't see any homeless people and she enjoyed riding her borrowed bike to University etc. She said if there was a country other than Australia that she could live in it would be Finland. She even did some crochet while she was there. So many more lovely things about Finland she has told us. We all want to go there one day.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely that she enjoyed her time in Finland! Hope you do get to visit! 💜🇫🇮

[@annitagalvan9049]

Hi Mrs Tuula, I've watched this video and there are so many interesting questions. We can all learn from each other. And so lovely to see scenery of your country. Just very recently, I read that Finland has been stated to be the most happy country 😊 I have 2 questions : 1) Why does the "granny square" has been called as such? Does it have to do with a stitch that perhaps our grandmother used to do? 2) How come the double and triple crochet do not have a consistent name in USA and UK? Specially for beginners, as myself, it's quite confusing. Thank you so much 😊🤗

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Yes, Finland was selected the happiest country in the world for the 7th time in a row 💜 We all think it's more contentment and safety than actually happiness!! 1. There are several stories about why the granny square has that name and people have started to make them at different times in different countries. So I don't know where it was done first. But it seems to have something to do with the fact that in the past it was mainly older women who crocheted wool, younger women crocheted lace for their hope chest! 2. The two different terminologies certainly are confusing and such a pity they weren't combined at some stage - too late now. I again noticed it especially last week when I made a video about a garland that has long stitches. Double treble in US terms, triple treble in British terms! My tongue got into a knot trying to say the two one after the other! But there is nothing to do but to learn to recognise them apart. The best tip is to remember that only US terms have single crochets - so if "single crochet" is mentioned, then the whole thing is in US terms.

[@kateworkman921]

I'm so glad you included my question! And it's such a relief to hear that I'm not the only one who does basically all of her crochet freehand. I'll do the same thing with looking up tutorials of stitches, (that's how I learned the wavy seashell stitch, which is gorgeous,) but once I learn the stitch, I put it to use in my own way.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great, that is exactly what I do too, I also love making things up as I go. 😊

[@Mangalsews-sp5ux]

Finland is lovely! ❤❤❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you like Finland! 🇫🇮😊

[@triciaquan9630]

Thank you for sharing your tips!

[@TuulaMaaria]

👍

[@77sun222]

Hi Tuula I think that building at the beginning can be called a folly ir gazebo in the uk. Very interesting vlog. You are a very talented lady and have lived a full life. Keep enjoying and travelling💕🍀

[@therealkathytincler]

A 'gazebo' or 'band stand' here in the US.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! 😃 Great, yes I have heard the word Gazebo, wasn't sure if that high structure could be called that!

[@MonaVisuri]

Wauuu miten upean tilin olet luonut!!😍🙌🏼✨ Upeeta ja inspiroivaa!!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Kiitos paljon, kiva että löysit tänne! 💗

[@KarinGäckler]

When I was 4 years old I learn crochet from my mother and grandmother. Now I am 76 years old and I have much fun, to needle my own moda. I am a german women. 😊❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful!

[@Anna-jl1rx]

Lovely video from a neighbouring country you convinced me that I should visit! At school I too used to ask the textile crafts teacher if I could stay longer - loved it. Also, my husband was French and I have lived in England, Germany, Italy and Greece. Som du vet var Sverige också ett tryggt land för inte så länge sedan.

[@TuulaMaaria]

If you haven't been in Finland, definitely come over some time! Yes, I know about the recent problems in Sweden and we are worried that the same will spread to Finland too! ☹

[@Anna-jl1rx]

@@TuulaMaaria I hope and believe that you will be spared. After all, your politicians were less stupid/self-destructive than ours during the recent decades. I am ashamed of the ones we have to choose between. You might get Swedish refugees in the future😬

[@TuulaMaaria]

@@Anna-jl1rx Hardly that bad!!

[@gaylescovel7308]

Bless your heart for answering so many questions❣ Now i have one more more to ask, 🙂: what is your favorite type of yarn? And is it the same yarn for crocheting / knitting a garment? And if you were to crochet shorts ( the shorts are almost like a skirt ) what yarn would be recommended?

[@TuulaMaaria]

I mainly use wool for most things. Either 100% wool or merino wool or mixed with other fibres like alpaca. Some of the superwash so they are machine washable. Also use wool that has 15-25% polyester added for strength, like for socks and mittens. For shorts it would depend how they would be worn. If summer shorts worn on bare legs, then I would use cotton, preferably mercerized cotton. Here in the north you also see winter shorts worn over woolly tights (that's a British word, not sure of the American one - pantyhose?), then I would again use wool.

[@therealkathytincler]

@@TuulaMaaria It would be 'tights' here in the USA 😀

[@TheRollmeover]

I so enjoyed your video...nice and interesting and enjoyable ❤ I also love seeing the beautiful land and water. The USA is a terrible place to live in...I truly wish that their schools and government were like yours ❤ Also to add...I mainly crochet afghans and lapghans. My absolute favorite is the continuous granny square. Thanks for this video 🎉

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you for sharing! Happy crocheting! 😊

[@rhondaherdman7338]

Miss Tuula enjoy your videos. I'm so grateful for the scenery that you show us a Finland in your area and when you travel. You mentioned Lapland which is one of my bucket list things cuz I want to go to where Santa Claus lives LOL and see the aurora borealis. I don't know if you have your email listed in your description I'll check it when I get back from taking my granddaughter to the store. Tell me what you want to order and I will send it to you. I also learned that if you put on there that it's a birthday present or whatever then customs and all of that does it charge you for picking up your package. We had an online baby shower for our friends KZbinrs in Russia and learned this information. Many blessings

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! Yes, I have an email on the About page of my channel. That birthday present thing can work, also to write that it is a sample. Hope you get to visit Lapland 💙

[@nilsaaverhoff8188]

❤ Thank you for sharing..Greetings from Miami. I am a semi- beginner

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Happy crocheting! 👍

[@maryt2887]

I enjoyed this video so much. I love to hear you talk about Finland and your family, and of course, crochet. The questions that were submitted were very thoughtful, and I found that many of them were questions that I had-so thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Do you think you would ever visit the United States? I live in Maryland which has beautiful beaches in the east and lovely mountains in the west. (I don’t care for the summers which are hot and humid.) If you did visit, where do you think you would like to go?

[@therealkathytincler]

I would like to know the answer to your questions also. I live in CA but have lived in PA and NC and thought each summer the humidity was going to do me in!

[@TuulaMaaria]

It would be great to visit the USA one day. I love big cities so the first place would be New York, not in winter, but there would be lots of places I would like to see.

[@elizabethalexander-pukerud7951]

Where do we ask questions? Right now I'm helping a visually impaired friend. I am still somewhat visually impaired. I spent two years nearly completely blind. The one eye I could see out of was20/200 incorrect able! I have had four surgeries. I used special lighted magnifying goggles.and I still use them. I learned to mark many stitches accordingly. Do you have any hints I haven't thought of? It wasn't till close to the end of my blindness I started crocheting again. I had to learn new ways to live. Crocheting was dead to me. I finally realized it was only dead because I believed it to be. Yes, I stuck with simplier patterns. You should have heard me when I finished my dish towel! Lol crazy.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful that you have been able to continue to crochet 💗 When I plan the next Q&A video, I will ask people to ask questions in the community tab on this channel. All the best!

[@tamaravalentini1481]

Ti adoro❤❤

[@elizabethalexander-pukerud7951]

Hey ps I'd so love to visit your country. My late husband was Norwegian.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Hope you can visit! 💗

[@oakstrong1]

Someone gave me a crochet pattern book in Finnish but I don't know the crochet terms, and I find it hard reading instructions of how to make them, so I have a special request: could you do a list of common stitches with translations. I hate the idea of the book going to waste.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Do they use abbreviations in the book? There are several lists online translating crochet terms. Also need to know if it uses US or UK terms in crochet. A recent list is here, made by a group of crochet bloggers: www.ihanoikeablogi.fi/2016/11/virkkaajan-sanakirja.html

[@angieh3036]

Your such a sweetheart ❤❤❤And very very talented and beautiful 😍 🧶🧶

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! 💜

[@Sydroo1969]

Thanks for answering my question. Sorry, your daughters are not interested in crafts. I know how that goes.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Yes, suppose there's nothing we can really to make someone interested in a certain hobby!

[@gegie619]

What does it mean when it says sc 7 ( 7)? It’s the (7) that I am trying to understand.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Where in the video was that, can't think of it on this video?

[@IDontSuckAtLifeakaJanis3975]

Have you ever met Jana from Finnish Knitting Stories in person?

[@TuulaMaaria]

No, haven't met her, she seems to have an interesting vlog channel!