Can I crochet *the* Taylor Swift granny stitch dress?

Welcome Swifties and Crochet Fans alike! Today I am tackling the #crochet #dress that Taylor was photographed wearing recently. Come along with me as I crochet this granny stitch dress - will I make it to the finish line?
GIVE THESE OTHER CREATORS SOME LOVE:
Creators talking more in depth about the ethics surrounding the dress and crochet ethics:
1. @lizmakeswhatever get's direct comments from the company and has a great discussion about crochet ethics kzbin.info/www/bejne/i53XpnidptuanpI
2. @thecraftygrrl did an amazing job of estimating labor costs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZrTaJJ-ocSgnJI
Tutorials that helped me:
1. Granny Stripe Stitch: @HeartHookHome kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXiUdmx_lMSoqrc
2. Help with the scoop neck: @BrianaK kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXiUdmx_lMSoqrc
Other creators who have made amazing versions:
1. @accrochets kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWG2mpaOqLqBZ68
2. @BlondieKnots kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmclqCYpa2trKc
3.@VivCrochets kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp-VanShrLmlask
4. @crochetvision (several parts) kzbin.info/www/bejne/inKwdHtppJqAn8U
5. @Tashiathome kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJTSm4aFh9unfM0
6. @LeCrochetbyDreaNicole kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZKpaqFtmZp8e9k
There are SO many more videos, I know I must have missed some amazing ones, and for that I am sorry. I didn't mean to exclude anyone.
The original dress link: www.vrggrl.com/products/myra-crochet-mini-dress-apricot
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[@fennebastiaansen4844]

as a recently diagnosed autistic girlie whose special interests are fiber arts and Taylor Swift, this trend is honestly made for me haha! I've been so happy about all the generous and informed discussions about the ethical implications of that dress, I think the fibre arts community does criticism (without vitriol!) really well. I think your dress looks so good on you, even if it's a bit longer! I think it really adds to the slouchy vibes and the colours look great on you :) I've been telling myself I don't need to make this dress cause I have so many projects on the go but every time I see a new video about it pop up, I get soooooo tempted! I'm plus size so I know it would take me FOREVER to make it, but I do think it could be a cool experiment?

[@WoodshedTheory]

It could be cute (and I’ve seen others) make it into a sweater! Now I wish I would have done that instead - also welcome to the channel happy to have you

[@natyork]

"I got the gist of it, so I just decided to wing it." haha story of my life!

[@WoodshedTheory]

AMEN! I kept watching it over and over and then i was like.... okay i'll just do something until it looks similar

[@roxanes43]

You should totally be able to add another zero to the price and sell it. Artisans definitely don't get to sell at what the work is worth. Compared to some of the crazy stuff the fashion designers mark prices at for no reason, thanks for bringing up the topic. The dress looks fabulous on you though! 💃

[@WoodshedTheory]

I was really surprised at the very low price and the implications of that price. I figured it would at least be several hundred dollars

[@CallMeAL1]

@@WoodshedTheorythe company did state it’s made in china at a factory that SHEIN also has crap made in which is really unfortunate.

[@franniebelton2351]

As a maker of knitted items that I sometimes sell, I appreciate you bringing up the fact that people have no idea the amount of work and time that go into making an item. It's not just knowing a stitch, it is ALL the knowledge and experience that goes into making something work out stitch-wise and also have it look nice and fit the person it's made for. I'm tired of people wanting to basically pay what the yarn costs and not even consider my time and skill. Thank you for bringing this issue up. Hand made items cannot compete price-wise with fast fashion, and there's a reason for that.

[@WoodshedTheory]

absolutely. when people offer to pay for the materials and not the time which is hours and hours i think they must not really understand what goes into it.

[@CATISTIC70]

Thanks so much for bringing up the topic around ethics and handmade items. I have been concerned about this for at least a few years. I try to be careful with my purchasing as I am aware that protections for workers and wages around the world are very different the dress came out beautiful. Terrific work! Love all your videos, including your autism content and your passion for yarn. Your Monday morning porch coffees are essential for me.

[@WoodshedTheory]

i'm glad it is important to you too. and thanks for the support i worked hard on this one - see you at porch coffee :)

[@autisticMargo]

I agree they are essential

[@WoodshedTheory]

@@autisticMargo thanks margo :)

[@Autistic_AF]

Claire this is so good!!!!!! I watched your shorts and will finish watching this video later - you're very talented!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks Mike!

[@lisabmpls]

It looks smashing!!!!!! just pretending to be a Brit for a moment 😂 it really looks great on you!!!!! I’m so impressed with all of the work that went into it! 🙌🙌🙌🎉😎

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you so much!!

[@cristinapascari3895]

I like that more people talk about the ethics of crochet garments, my 2 cents : this low price is possible because people that work in factories are not paid per hour but a flat amount per month and only if they reach set targets, so a factory crocheter would be paid 200 dollars per month and made 10 ore 15 pannels ... And this allows for the Designer to add a huge mark up, for example the VRB company has only 2 employees designers but valued their "company" at million dollars just because they pay 200 dollars/month salaries

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks for sharing the information

[@TheLightnoise]

Recently discovered that i am autistic, and found you via Mom on the spectrum. Love you're channel. Great job on the dress, and you look amazing.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Great to have you - Taylor is amazing!

[@debraallender7444]

Your version of the "Taylor Swift dress" is gorgeous! It will be a fun fall/winter dress! I love what you did!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you! Glad it worked out

[@lesliekarl3594]

I love how it turned out! Both the scoop neck and length seem like good choices, to me anyways. I can't stand anything too close to my neck or being paranoid that my butt is hanging out haha! When I seen the price my mind went straight to ethics as well. I don't crochet myself, but my Grandma did and my Ma used to do leather-work, and I remember them talking about how people didn't want to pay them for what their time was worth. I have had a similar experience selling my photography in my husbands handmade frames and it's not a nice feeling. Anyways, thanks for sharing your creative process and thoughts on ethics!

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks for understanding why i chose to speak about the ethics

[@acuriousmindedseeker]

It turned out great! I came for the autism content, but I’m loving the crochet content. 🎉💕

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you for your kind words and support

[@BlueRoseHelen252]

Hey Claire, I don't crochet and I think I'd be pretty useless at it. The skill and time and effort that anyone puts into making anything in crochet is pretty amazing to me. The ethics of making something like this on mass does make me question how something like this dress could ever be as cost effective as it is. I think your dress looks great. I don't wear dresses of any sort myself, that's just for me a sensory nightmare, but it doesn't stop me being able to appreciate the hard work and endurance through that heat wave that went into this beautiful dress. I think you got the colour mix pretty spot on and it looks lovely on you. Excellent job Claire. 😊

[@WoodshedTheory]

Hi Helen thank you for your kind words and support

[@Imperfect_Eric]

You really brought the funny to this video, it was a lot of fun to watch. And the editing was really tight, and the project looked good. Nicely done 😊

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks I worked hard on the editing!

[@ashleyien1222]

You did a great job on the dress. It looks great on you too. 😅 I know crochet can take a long time. A coworker took 1.5 years to make a sweater... one problem after another... things not working out they way the should and having to undo and start parts over making changes. I can't crochet, but I don't think I'd ever have the patience to make something that large.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Yes it does take some time, especially in the beginning when you are learning. Thanks for the support

[@ashleyien1222]

@@WoodshedTheory My coworker isn't new to it, but it was a new stitch and design and it just wasn't working right. So if someone who's been doing it for years can struggle with a project... it can sometimes not go as planned and take a long time. I'm glad you finished the dress and it turned out well (even if a little longer than you wished. Too bad you ran out of the first Purple and needed more.

[@BuckeBoo]

Glad to get caught up on the Woodshed Theory Network content. Beautiful dress. 😊 Autside easing in. 👍

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks for the support

[@oldmomma56]

I picked up a pattern for a more adult version into a top that is size inclusive.

[@WoodshedTheory]

That’s so cool! Can you share where you found that in case someone wants to find it?

[@oldmomma56]

@@WoodshedTheory will try. I saved it so I just have to find where I stored it!

[@sonja-ilovecrochet4198]

You look so beautiful...

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks Sonja!

[@GemmasJourneyGrace]

Awesome dress Claire !! You did so well making it !! You did look very tired during it though I hope you had regular breaks x

[@WoodshedTheory]

It was so hot here this past week! I did take lots of time when I needed so I wasn’t able to get it done as quickly as I would have liked

[@courtney9212]

I think you should make more in different colors, I think the style is definitely gonna be a thing for a while. You nailed the makeup look 💯!

[@WoodshedTheory]

I think it would be fun as a top!

[@courtney9212]

@@WoodshedTheory for sure, all seasons too!

[@WoodshedTheory]

@@courtney9212 the granny square is underrated really, i made my mom a granny hexagon sweater it's really nice

[@jonathon5075]

Awesome! Looks great

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks!

[@stephenie44]

Your dress looks awesome! I like the extra scoop you made for the neckline. Thanks for discussing crochet ethics! This would be an easy dress to sew, but crocheting anything this size takes tiiiime! And time should equal money $$$ I’m making my first dress it’s supposed to be pretty fitted, and the stretching out factor is throwing me for a loop! It’ll be interesting to see how it turns out.

[@stephenie44]

The dress is a combination of Made by Bjax’s Lilith top and mortician dress, in Lion Brand Mandala yarn, color Satyr (reds and purple and grey)

[@WoodshedTheory]

That dress sounds so cool! Yes it is a lot of work there is well over 1k yards in there. The stretch out factor is real! I’m still struggling with learning how to combat that let me know if you learn any tips

[@maikvanlommel7573]

Good job, Claire!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you!

[@vik5648]

Wow! Amazing. It really suits you too. Hope you enjoy wearing it and garner plenty of admiring comments

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks

[@kellyschroeder7437]

Really nice work !!!! Awesome Claire 💞👊

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you!! 😁

[@RoseCorax]

Ohhh I love it!

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks!

[@roxiedavi7875]

Thank you for sharing.❤

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks for watching!

[@mamazuzu93]

I love this!❤

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you for your kind words

[@laura.bseyoga]

Wow, that's amazing! Those colours really suit you too 💚

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks I would never have picked them

[@MrAtheistQueen]

Remarkable!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks!

[@thecraftygrrl]

I had the same issue with length. I think I frogged it twice until I decided on the final length. I LOVE that you are using natural yarn and the drape is so much better than the acrylic I had to use. Great job.

[@WoodshedTheory]

good to know i am not alone - thanks for sharing. the natural fibers (other than the acrylic purple) are nice but also really heavy weight-wise

[@kerripedersen9542]

Wow, great job on the dress! I think it looks fantastic on you, even if you think it's too long. I am (way, way) older than you, so that length would be perfect for me. The colors you chose are so pretty, though if I were to make it (I haven't made a wearable outside of hats, shawls, cowls, scarves, etc.), I probably would swap out the orange for something else. Thanks for the tips on making the dress -- much appreciated. I, too, was shocked at the price. I'd have guessed it would be at least a few hundred dollars. Thank you for raising the ethics tied to mass-produced crochet. And well done on the makeup!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you! I wouldn't have gone for the orange either but I am glad I gave it a chance.

[@shapeofsoup]

Looks great! Impressive work! And of course, I agree that ethical labor, manufacturing, and consumer considerations are important.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Yes the ethics are important

[@luciabertinat274]

You are so talented and hard-working Claire! I love how yours turned out. You inspired me to start crocheting again

[@WoodshedTheory]

I hope you do!

[@majickalstar]

You make me laugh girl! I love your creations, and you've done an amazing job! I look forward to your videos xxx

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks so much

[@PossumMedic]

🤘🤘🤘

[@WoodshedTheory]

crochet and rock and roll

[@margilvi5890]

So beautiful! The dress . You and the dress!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you for your kind words

[@cristinapascari3895]

Your version looks great and I love that you used stash yarn (mostly)!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you! I was so glad to use a bit of the stash

[@sidewinderspiritweaver9405]

I like it, well done, looks good, I could see it being in different lengths, maybe a few inches less, but I think it looks good as is, as well. Plus loved you calling it the granny stitch. hehe gave me a good smile that I needed. (I've never really done much like this myself, other than small projects in a class where we did a few crafts, including crocheting and sewing.)

[@WoodshedTheory]

sounds like a fun class to get to learn all of those things

[@sidewinderspiritweaver9405]

@@WoodshedTheory It was indeed. :) Coffee time for me, I think I might put on a Porch Coffee video, might feel like body doubling and get me to actually finish the coffee on time.

[@dutchgirldreams4726]

Love it Claire! Such beautiful colours on you and a wonderful fit :)

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you for the kind words

[@smicketysmoo]

The dress looks amazing, well done. 🤩

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks!

[@conniewagner4234]

Your dress looks great! You slayed it! 🫶🏻

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you so much 😀

[@TheSunshinebliss]

That looks gorgeous on you!!!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you!!

[@glenrose7482]

Loved the cool intro, some mad editing skills 😆

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks 😁

[@Autisticheather]

Love the colors. I can't wear crocheted things unless it's the super coldest part of the winter, because I love in ga. Also I don't like bulky clothes. Those colors are PERFECT though and I like the style and cut

[@WoodshedTheory]

I hear you, crochet can be warm especially if you live in a hot climate. In that case you would have to be wearing something made of very very thin yarn or even thread, which takes along time to use. The colors are pretty cool - not what I would have picked which is neat.

[@Stewrodent]

That turned out so good 😭💕

[@WoodshedTheory]

thank you

[@CreativeAutistic]

I know pretty much nothing about Taylor Swift, nor crochet tbh, but this is a really enjoyable video! 🌟

[@WoodshedTheory]

I appreciate your support even though it isn't your thing :)

[@CreativeAutistic]

@@WoodshedTheory 🧡

[@terrigoulding559]

Awesome job Claire!🤩

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you!! 😁

[@janetnash]

Looks great 🧶

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thank you! 😊

[@gilliandeacon1696]

Fab job🎉

[@WoodshedTheory]

thank you!

[@StephanieDefinitely]

You did a beautiful job! I’d wear it for sure, I love those colors and your red lip! 💋Would make a great swimsuit cover up too.

[@WoodshedTheory]

i think it would make an awesome coverup - it is a bit heavy though, that would be my only concern

[@StephanieDefinitely]

@@WoodshedTheory yeah, I was thinking maybe in a climate where it gets cooler in the evening... Not here unfortunately. Haha.

[@sidewinderspiritweaver9405]

It's funny you mention living under a rock, as told to me over 2 decades ago at this point, I was found under a rock. lol So I probably lived under that rock for a while and lived under some other rocks later on, but it's hard to tell since the rocks generally look similar where I have lived. :) Which is a joke, but also true, since that was a thing people used to say, but I haven't heard in a long time. Oh I also said all of this, because I only became aware of this once I saw you mention it. :) Oh yes that tape... the moment I saw it I also saw a wall of fire in my mind lol and the absolute torment of those tape jobs. Anyway just had to type all this up, because otherwise pretty likely it wouldn't happen and decent chance it doesn''t even at this point, but I've saved spoons for a moment like this so here it is for all. :) hehehe

[@WoodshedTheory]

yes the tape! that particular thrift store puts tape on almost every skein and it really sets me off - i have to say calm and nice things to myself lol

[@sidewinderspiritweaver9405]

@@WoodshedTheory I often make semi-jokes about me wanting to have an assistant just around, but on a real note I'd love if we could without feeling like we are imposing, have for example them cut and remove the tape for us. :) Then expand this out to many other stores, as there are a great deal of packaging issues that are challenges or stop points for some of us.

[@marsham9800]

I know I said it on the short but yours came out so great! I have been contemplating attempting to make this dress too, I just know it will take me forever lol. Do you have any tips for arm/wrist fatigue?

[@WoodshedTheory]

Good question - I would say for me it's take breaks when you start feeling it. Also working on loosing the tight grip on yarn and hook - that has taken be a long time to figure out though and sometimes i catch myself hanging on too tight

[@marsham9800]

@@WoodshedTheory thank you! 😊 I definitely don't pay too much attention to how tight I hold them, I'll have to work on that!

[@FreehandlyMadeAuCrochet]

I was really hoping Taylor got her dress from someone she knew or at least from a designer directly, like a direct commission.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Yes I was surprised as well

[@luzvigerminal558]

Hi, love your video. I made this dress too but only 2 colours and more longer. I used dk acrylic yarn and cost me £ 22 or around $40. If I made it with 50% cotton and 50% acrylic it will cost me maybe around $80. Plus my time to do it, took me 4 days ( 24 hours in total ). For $120 per dress I think this isn’t right for the cost of crochet dress unless they did it themselves. I won’t sell the dress for only $120 for handmade without machine. I don’t like the colour combination with Taylor swift dress. Next time I will use 4ply yarn around 3 mm hook because the dress is heavy. I made a lot of dress but this is more heavier. Granny stitch is simple but still take time to finish.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Im so glad you got to make one! I do agree the price is too cheap

[@luzvigerminal558]

@@WoodshedTheory yes and I need to rest my hand because they can be achy . Love crochet.

[@Beafree1975]

Personally I wouldn't buy a crocheted item from a store because I can crochet. My thing is, why buy when I know I can whip it up myself with colors I prefer. Question, is it hot to wear? I can't imagine wearing crochet anything in this heat (Colorado), I get hot easily which makes me grumpy. You did a beautiful job. I do love the color combo.

[@WoodshedTheory]

I think it is a bit warm, but much better than using acrylic - however, I didn't consider that even at a three weight, it would be heavier than the acrylic yarn

[@Autisticheather]

I love it. You look so pretty. You are prettier than Taylor swift!

[@WoodshedTheory]

oh that is very kind, i am not so sure about that but thank you for your kind words. what a compliment

[@Snyhen]

Make sure you wear it for thanksgiving.

[@WoodshedTheory]

good idea

[@faithcooper8935]

I put over a 100 just into supplies.

[@WoodshedTheory]

You inspired me to look at what it would have cost me if I got the yarn retail it was at least 75 wow

[@feralnonbinaryautistic]

Pricing should be, at minimum, materials+labour cost. With crochet items, unless you are working in incredibly high priced yarn, labour is always the largest part of that equation - by far. Each stitch in a 'simple' design takes as long to do as in a 'complex' design.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Agreed - depending on the yarn the supplies can be expensive as well but I can see how a factory can the yarn for cheaper

[@darkdest6664]

i am not a swifty but heres a comment so more peeps see your vid~~~ Woooooooooooop

[@WoodshedTheory]

thanks! that's amazing

[@faithcooper8935]

The weight you say the dress makes me wonder how heavy mine will be.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Yes. Something to think about - I do think if it was shorter it would obviously weigh less but cotton can be heavy

[@pipwhitefeather5768]

I'm not keen on the colours. I definitely think creators and crafters of all kinds are devalued in this age. Industrial production, and unethical ripping off of folks that make. Furniture making pottery etc.. all underpaid unless they have a mega rich customer. Sad times. Happy weekend Claire :D What contrasting last words Lol!

[@WoodshedTheory]

Yes and I find that people who are charging a price that reflects a living wage get a lot of pushback

[@anneliesewhite294]

Great job! #Taylorswiftcrochetdress

[@WoodshedTheory]

thank you for the kind comment

[@CallMeAL1]

If only make this dress out of different colors because those OG product colors all together are hideous to me (or on me?)! 😂

[@WoodshedTheory]

I think it would look great in over colors - others have made it in all sorts of colors and they look nice

[@lifetotheminimal1211]

Nice!, make a short to promote this video.

[@WoodshedTheory]

hi thank you! i have made two shorts connected to this video :)

[@victorialove9104]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@WoodshedTheory]

hello!

[@avasinclara]

Hey beautiful Claire Barrymore. I think you wear it better than Taylor, but that might just be my opinion. ;)

[@WoodshedTheory]

Oh thank you! That’s so kind

[@chatroom101]

Was that really taylor swift at the end, or was it you?

[@WoodshedTheory]

lol that’s kind but it’s obviously me

[@chatroom101]

@@WoodshedTheory i love the result, it suits you.

[@donnapoolejackofalltrades7827]

It is too short and the sleeves are to long . I do like the colors in it

[@WoodshedTheory]

Thanks for sharing

[@thegooddoctor4353]

Not a Swiftie either. I mean, talent? Absolutely. Pretty songs? Sure. It's just not my go to genre of music.

[@WoodshedTheory]

Yeah music is so personal

[@lanaeglover818]

Not my style, but nice conversation

[@WoodshedTheory]

cool thanks for your support

[@patryn36]

ok, wait a minute. those pictures of the dress look awefully similar to a very large shirt. I wonder what the dividing line is between the two ideas.As for the thing about the supposed wages in other places, you have to keep in mind the cost of living in those places. Take something i heard in another channel i pay attention to, when a volcano erupted in indonesia the channel owner held a donation request for the people affected and in the process of that they stated that money would go a lot farther there due to dollars being vastly worth more than the currency there. Rules and traditions in other places are vastly different than we are familiar with and it is not our place to say what should be for those people, it is their choice no matter of the circumstances there.

[@darkdest6664]

Target makes me so angry in the past few years. Iv seen handmade crochet items being sold for$20 and they are made in Taiwan and China. I don't really care how easy it is to make when all children and women are only making PENNIES an hour and working in wearhouse conditions. Its just so sad and deplorable imo.

[@WoodshedTheory]

I understand your view

[@Awakenedkarolina]

Sorry, but nothing to do with Taylor Swift is cool

[@WoodshedTheory]

No need to be sorry for sharing what you think.

[@niccinoonar]

I nearly unfollowed phew glad I didn’t have to