COMPLETE Guide to SPIRALS 1 to 4 Colors PLUS Squaring Them Off! 🤩

[@JeanetteMoore-t2x]

This is a great video. Very easy to follow and understand. However, in squaring off the spiral, if you want to take it to 60 stitches for that round, you need to put 4 stitches in each corner or you only end up with 54 stitches. And it works better to square the corners, with or without a chain space for the corner. Just letting you know what I found after trying thus. I do love the video otherwise.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome, thanks for sharing 🧶💕

[@ashadowdncr]

It totally made a difference! Thanks!!

[@JeanetteMoore-t2x]

Oops...I meant to say 56 stitches, not 54...

[@sylviaperez9467]

Maravilhoso seu trabalho e super maravilhosa a sua forma de ensinar !!!! Agradeço imensamente por seu compartilhamento ❤❤❤

[@krmyna1]

​@@PlayHookywithMe....Et, ríen à dire?

[@monicacamposdealmeida4540]

I am a beginner and found this video so good and easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ❤️

[@wurzelknurzel]

Ich auch, bin schon gespannt wie ich es schaffe❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hi friends! This is a big video but the technique itself is simplified and really easy to do so I hope you'll give this a try. I worked 4 rounds for each tutorial but you can make your spirals as big or as small as you like. Same with squaring them off. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments. xx

[@KimMesser514]

Oh good, thank you so very much.❤❤❤😊

[@michellewasson277]

Hello Atlas & Roz. These r very pretty. I am going to have to try my hand @ this. ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@michellewasson277 thank you and Hi, Michelle! Have a great week 💕

[@michellewasson277]

@@PlayHookywithMe you as well.

[@rachelrobinson4391]

I actually did 9 or 10 rows and ended with 120 stitches. How would I increase to square it off?

[@rheac953]

I’m a long time crocheter; I also teach. The algorithm chose this video for me. Not too bad. I love spirals! Great for heels in socks, and for using up ends to make dishcloths, cozies for bowls and mason jars. Just remember, if you want to use them in the microwave, they need to be Natural Fiber ends, not acrylic, or poly anything. These will melt. Have fun crocheting! ❤

[@takecare4697]

The best explained video I've heard and seen for spirals.Not a lot of explaining and perfectly clear.😍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀❤️

[@jolochner]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I finally understand how to do a spiral, your tutorial was precise and easy to follow, thank you, really appreciate all your hard work. ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I'm so glad! Thank you ! 😀🧶

[@blondiefernandes4365]

started the 4 colour spiral square afghan for my daughter's bed, I am slow at it but enjoying myself. Thanks for doing it st a speed I can follow. I am 83 years old but feel young

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Blondie , I’m glad the video was useful to you . Sounds amazing 🤩

[@blondiefernandes4365]

I have tried other spiral tutorials and gave up on the 6th try. I love all your tutorials and have tried many of them. Thanks

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad , please keep me posted on how it turns out worked into a blanket. Very curious on this! ❤️

[@Gonulcroche0634]

Son 1 haftadır bunu yapmayı öğrenmek için bir sürü insanın yapımını izledim.Kendi dikkatim olmasa asla beceremezdim çünkü anlatmaktan yoksunlar. Sizi buldum nihayet ve tek renk çift renk coklu renk yapmanın bu kadar basit anlaşıldığına şahit oldum. Ve cokkkkk mutluyum .Sabırla anlatmissiniz ve anlamamak imkansız tesekkur edeeim ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

THANK YOU so much , this has made me so happy ❤️😀❤️

[@aldasykes56]

Thank you, thank you :-). I tried other tutorials and in the end I tossed the mess to the side and swore to never try a spiral again. Then I found your video. And now I have it :-) :-).

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad it helped 😀👏🏻💕

[@sherylm2442]

Wow, this was the best, most clear and concise tutorial I have ever seen on this technique. Thank you so much, this was incredibly helpful! What a great teacher you are!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😃💕🤗

[@rowanhughes8682]

I've seen really interesting blankets using spirals. The colours and placement of the squares give amazing effects 😵‍💫 I thought they'd be too tricky for me.. not now!!! Thank you 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you! Cheers! 😀💕

[@beverlysmith4960]

That squaring off worked, I am so proud of myself. I been trying to do this spiral for a long time, I finally did it, thanks to your videos. Thank you so much. Now I can work on a blanklet for christmas!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful, I’m so glad! 😀👏🏻💕

[@eddabroderick2273]

I love your video! I tried this before with other tutorials and no luck. Your video is awesome I feel more confident in trying again! Thanks you so much. You are great!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You can do it! Thank you for telling me 💕🧶

[@carlyprice4101]

As a beginner, I love this video. It's a keeper.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great to hear! Thank you. ❤️

[@simplymadebyhand]

I love the idea of round spirals, They would make great coasters😃

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Absolutely! 😀

[@barbsdee3831]

Thank you so much, I love your tutorials as they explain everything so well as well as giving us helpful hints and tips 😘🇬🇧

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I appreciate it , thank you, Barb ❤️

[@beverlysmith4960]

Wonderful, I keep watching it over and over, and think I finally got it. I love it!! Thank you so much for sharing

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh, good! I’m glad 😀❤️

[@jennierollins8789]

You have the most unique concepts. Thank you for sharing. ☮️🌍🌲

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, Jennie 💕

[@patphares6258]

A masterful Tutorial by a top notch “explainer”. ❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀🧶❤️

[@georgiacorey954]

This is the very best tutorial I've seen for spirals. Ty for sharing.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad, thank you ! 💕

[@joannthompson5791]

Just discovered your channel, you are an awesome teacher. Thank you for sharing x

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀💕

[@lilimax555]

Your instructions are always so clear👍😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you think so, thank you ❤️

[@sallyAS4419]

I like the tip on calculating the end to the spiral. Very useful.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad it was helpful! 🧶💕

[@jayneborali8341]

I have been trying to make spirals for days but couldn't until now. Great video. Now I can finally try to make a spiral sweater. Thank you so much.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad the video helped! 🧶💕

[@crochet106]

I have been wanting to crochet this spiral square for a few years but no one can explain it as easily as you. You have explained this in such a beautiful way that I am amazed and now I know I can do this. Thank you so much. that I

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That makes me so happy to read, thank you for telling me 😀🧶💕

[@cynthiacornell1718]

Thank you! Circles and spirals are so easy, but I wouldn't have figured this one out without help. I'm surprised how do-able this is!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Very doable! 🙌🏻💕

[@VondaInWonderland]

Thank you. I'm trying to figure out how to attach them in different directions. I think that you've given me enough information to figure it out ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great, I hope it works out for you 👏🏻😀💕

[@jgraef919]

This is such a fun project. I love the corner idea.😍 I have made spirals before but never even thought to give them corners. Also, I am a huge marker fan. Every project I make, I use a marker(s). That way, there is never any guessing. Great video, Roz. 💖

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Exactly- it saves on all the guessing. 😀🙌🏻 Only issue was my stitch markers were not appropriate for this project - they kept wanting to slip out … but I was too lazy to grab the ones that clip closed 😆💕

[@chereetakimber5070]

​@@PlayHookywithMeI like those stitch markers...may I ask where you got them?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@chereetakimber5070 I got them at Michaels - the link is in the description window below the video 💕

[@auntysoup]

Your business name is genius. Love it! Made a great Sunday morning crochet chuckle.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh thank you! 😆🙌🏻💕💕

[@ChalchiuhtlicueAtl]

Very beautiful. As a beginner, I am going to attempt this spiral pattern in two colors. Thank you for sharing.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s a great place to start for sure ! 😀👏🏻💕

[@yvonnemoran4626]

Now that's awesome 👍😎. I've seen a lot of beautiful stitches but this is top five. Thank you my friend for teaching us this. Always Yvonne

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks so much 😊 so glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@dragonkat1868]

Roz, OMG I finally get it. Thanks so much for doing this tutorial about spirals.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I'm so glad! 😀👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@lindapost3954]

I love this . I am wanting to make a small rug for my granddaughters.I think I will try this on a coaster first.😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Fantastic! 😀💕

[@robgardiner6936]

Thankyou so much - I've seen these beautiful spirals, but have been afraid to have a go . . . . not anymore!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 😀💕

[@angelabirkett9671]

Good evening Roz . Ive done a spiral with three colours but never four . I will definately give it a try . I also turned circles into squares and loved it , so i know i will love this lesson too . Have a great evening .

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! Thank you, Angela 🧶💕

[@GemstoneJanet]

Excellent instructions! Thank you!

[@sergiogallegospadilla7649]

Thank you soo much for making this video, now i finally get to crochet that spiral sweater, it's gonna a look great, God bless you, you are a lovely woman❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great! 🧶❤️

[@eddabroderick2273]

I’m also want to make the spiral sweater. This video is awesome I feel confident to start that project.

[@nette888]

Truly enjoyed and learned a lot from this tutorial. Thank you so much! ❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad! Thank you ! 🧶❤️

[@kateskogstad5066]

I have always wanted to crochet a spiral but it just looked like it took more effort than I wanted to put into it. Your video has inspired me to give it a whirl! 🌀You are so good at explaining stitches; thank you for excellent tutorials!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes - give it a whirl literally 😀😆❤️❤️❤️ So glad the video helped

[@anitaznoy2807]

Me too! I’m definitely going to try it

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@anitaznoy2807 I’m so glad 😀

[@karenavis8525]

Ive wanted to a spiral for a while but they've always looked too complicated... i watched this video and dived straight into a 4 color spiral and love how you explain and show how you can turn them into a square if you wish thank you 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s wonderful! 😀💕👏🏻

[@JennTN411]

This is mesmerizing to watch. I'm on my fifth watch, and finally feeling confident to try it. I'm sure it'll be as easy as you make it look!! I hope you had/ARE having a great time in Italy!!❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much ! We are here for 3 more days and having such a blast ! ❤️ Let me know how it goes, keep me posted . You can do it, no doubt in my mind. Just take your time 💕

[@JennTN411]

I'm already four rounds in, you're such a great teacher! Enjoy the rest of your time❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@JennTN411 oh, great! 👏🏻 Thank you 💕🇮🇹💕

[@valetta202]

Excellent channel very informative well demonstrated. Thanks Hooky ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So happy you are here, thank you 😀💕

[@cecilywynn7127]

OMG....I finally got it. Thx u for an excellent tutorial ❤

[@changingme1412]

This looks fun. I wondered what to do with the yarn bought in Norway. Now I know.

[@barbaradrechsler2819]

Fantastic you make it so easy to follow 😊 thank you ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks so much 😊 💕

[@jenreeves7684]

I haven't done this before but I'm sure I will someday. Thank you for sharing this. 😊

[@cathymarshall366]

Hi,The most colors Ive ever used was 3 but you explained the directions for 4 very well.I actually made a round blanket yrs ago with 3 colors and I just kept crocheting and increasing around until it got to be about 50" or so. a little wonky but it came out looking pretty good.Thank you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oooh, that sounds lovely 😍😍😍 I’ve never gone that big before !

[@sandraparker3194]

Using this concept would it be possible to make an entire spiral afghan and then make it into a square?? This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much😊❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes, absolutely! A viewer mentioned that she’s made a spiral blanket before. You would just divide your round by 4 and follow the steps in the video to form your corners and sides 👍🏻❤️

[@mariakauflin2523]

Could I just leave my blanket round or is that too weird?! Lol! If I did that, would you recommend the taper down method to finish off or is there a good border to do after the taper down? Thanks!

[@marshagoolsbee389]

You have made this so clear!

[@Rose.Gold777]

Wow that’s so beautiful thank you for teaching me I learned join as you go as well I love your Chanel Your one of my favorite KZbiners 🥰🙌🏼🎉 happy crochet 🧶

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 🤗 that means a lot to me ❤️

[@sophie-7ihug]

Super vidéo! Je me suis mise tout de suite au travail et le resultat est impeccable! Je débute.😅 Merci de prendre le temps pour ces explications. 😘 de France. 💗💫

[@PlayHookywithMe]

aw, im si heureux que cela a fonctionné. merci 😀💕💕

[@DianeS-v7m]

Thank you so much! My pattern is slightly different, but your instructions are perfect!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 😀👏🏻

[@caroldewey5043]

These are very clear instructions.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Appreciate it!

[@sharondonovan1403]

I like this patt....thanks for a good teaching this turtorial....

[@extratotes]

That was so clear - thank you so much ☺️

[@libbylandscape3560]

The spirals are great! Thanks!

[@gailcolvin1640]

Really excellent technique and video -- my new reference! Thank you 💚

[@zainabmustafaalameen1589]

Always you have an easy and special way to explain everything. Thank you sooo much 🥰 I have a photo to a granny square i hope you can explain how can we do it, if you can ofcourse.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Send it to me on Instagram, please, I’d like to see !

[@saseim1]

Thank you! You made this new technique easy! 💗

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I'm so glad! 🙌🏻🧶💕

[@pigas6605]

I just make the 3 colour spiral and turn out amazing!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 😀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@DebraWolley]

I did a black and white spiral but didnt use the stitch marker method. I k Like this method. This metod prevents you frum getting lost when workin with two or more colors

[@Rose.Gold777]

Your amazing at all your work I really appreciate it thank you sweetheart ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You are so welcome, thank you ❤️

[@yukonswimmom]

Hi! Your tutorials are very clear and articulate. You are a very good teacher! Is there a reason there is no option to "save" one of your videos? I have a favorite crochet video list and I can't add this to it. Thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Not that I know of. That’s really strange 😐 Hopefully it’s just a temporary glitch. I’ll definitely look into it, though, thanks 💕

[@lilyhermse1988]

So beautiful! I like it. Thanks for your efforts ❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 😀❤️

[@_glint]

super well made video, i'm gonna try this with 2 colors :)

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you! It’s my favorite 💕

[@mariamaiato8324]

I like the way you teach 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I appreciate that, thank you 💕

[@patriciavargas6141]

Muchísimas gracias!!!! Muy amable x los subtítulos en español!!!! GRACIAS DESDE ARGENTINA!!!!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You’re so welcome! 😀🤩❤️

[@hairdebi]

I was looking for a way to make place Matt’s for thr holidays this is perfect

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s great! 😀💕

[@evelynedwards4541]

Excellent Tutorial!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you!❤️

[@julialaborde8886]

The easiest way to create a magic ring. ❤

[@TheWovenSoul]

Great tutorial, thank you! I've always wanted to try the spiral, and you've made it look doable. Though I think I'll stick to 3 colours. 4 seems way too fiddly with bits of yarn everywhere...not sure my sense of order would cope 😂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hahaha 4 is indeed fiddly, won’t dent it! But only the first couple of rounds . 3 is my favorite, I think. Thank you ! 💕

[@shahdsheikh6859]

That was very helpful ... thank you ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 😀❤️

[@ursulagrogan3062]

Beautiful work

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you very much!

[@johannaruona9804]

Thanks for the video

[@hookedbyjanice]

loved this

[@marwyk7746]

Loved this video. Did the 1 and 2 color right away in cotton wash cloths? Often I watch and the skills aren't immediate. This was fantastic! Thank you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yay 😀👏🏻🧶❤️

[@jharnamukherjee2190]

Thanks.

[@kathybaker6798]

Thank you for sharing

[@muffinzz74]

Great tutorial, thank you! Could you please share what brand of stitch markers these are? I know you said they weren’t great for this project but I’ve been looking for some “bendy but closed” markers like these ones….

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Sure, these are called crochet dude by Boye. There’s a link in the description box below the video. I usually get them at Michaels but you might be able to find them on Amazon 💕

[@muffinzz74]

@@PlayHookywithMe Thank you!

[@wurzelknurzel]

❤Grossen Dank, ich werde es probieren ❤ freu freu☆

[@PlayHookywithMe]

👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@Laila9824]

Hi there! Great instructions. Do you know how many more increases to do a circle large enough for a chair pad? Using three colors.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Sorry, no clue . I don’t know what dimensions a chair pad would be. I recommend finding that out and then working your circle until It reaches the size you want 💕

[@KimMesser514]

I pray you are going to tutorial the multiple color one. For some reasons it ties my brain in a not. I can't read attend because of a reading disability so I have to depend on tutorials to learn.❤❤❤ Thank you 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Karennolte-on3wv]

Love the swirl! was wondering if you have made a square blanket ? I thought maybe a baby size

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I have not , but that is a great idea 😀💕

[@cataavalenzuela]

Hi Roz, thank you so much for this video! It's so well explained. I jumped right into the 2-color spiral and I got it on my 3rd try! I had trouble with my yarn tension but soon as I figured that out it turned out so cool. Do you think this would work with single-crochets instead so it looks more 'tight'?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad it helped - yes , I can’t see why it wouldn’t work with sc’s 👍🏻💕

[@cataavalenzuela]

@@PlayHookywithMe Thank you! I will try :D

[@theresabrooks2614]

❤❤❤Thank you!

[@AlliNana244]

Love your spiral video. Where did you get the neat stitch markers that can be used one handed? I love the ease of using them. I want to find some. You are very talented and I like the way you teach. thank you!

[@AlliNana244]

Found them...thanks for including in your description.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great glad you found them 😀👏🏻

[@mariakauflin2523]

Just started this today, thanks for the great tutorial! If I left it round and made a big blanket, what’s a good border pattern to use? Thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh boy - your guess is as good as mine on that one. 🤔 Maybe a simple picot stitch border or a shell stitch which would give a ruffle look .

[@dawnamendola8690]

Hi Roz , so how would you go about joint these spiral squares? What method ? And would you suggest doing the last round where you square it off on one color or would you keep it with the different colors ?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

The color choice really depends on your project and what you would like the finished project to look like. Totally your call. For joining , you can try an invisible join method , that’s my go-to. Here’s a video with a few options, though…. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rl6Wep2pbryga5osi=G8GeQyFf9mA3gd7F

[@dawnamendola8690]

@@PlayHookywithMe thank you

[@tafrh]

hi! thank you so much for this tutorial. i’ve made it into 9 rounds in total of 108 stitches. how do i make it into a square? do you by any chance know what stitch should i use to form a square? i’ve tried various stitches but it still looking like a circle😢

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I don’t know what to suggest other than the steps I recommended in the video 😕

[@cria_trecos]

Uau! Cores lindas!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ❤️

[@AliceSchizo]

Thanks for the tutorial! Really helpful, except that I really would have wanted clearer instruction for squaring my 4 colors spiral. All these shortcuts at the end really don't give me enough info to do it and now I'm stuck with my unfinished spiral. I'll have to search for another tutorial.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Ok 💕

[@DianeGauvin-n3t]

Do you knit or crochet gloves or mittens?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I do, yes, but I haven’t got any tutorials, other than an easy wrist warmer uploaded yet .

[@crownedcreation555]

❤

[@MiraAli-wh1vj]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bonniepaillon8196]

Is there a way to make a spiral in the other direction? I realize I can just turn it over to get a spiral going in the other direction but it just looks crap.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It could be possible but going about that is beyond my skill set . I wonder if it goes in the other direction if someone is left handed .

[@pncs2321]

Vielen Dank. Wenn ich die Spirale viel grosser mache mit vier Farben, ist der Abschluss immer noch gleich? 2Stb, 2 halbe Stb, 2 fm und 1 Kettmasche? Oder wird es automatisch mehr? Dankeee

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Sie ändert sich abhängig von der Erhöhungsreihennummer, mit der Sie abschließen. Beispiel: Ihre letzte Runde besteht aus 6 Stb mit einer Zunahme. Verwenden Sie die Zahl 6 als Leitfaden. 6 hStb und 6 feste Maschen, Kettmasche zum Schließen. Ich hoffe, das macht Sinn. Darüber spreche ich bei 7:11 im Video 💕 It will change depending on the increase row number you finish on . Example : your final round is 6dc with an increase. Use the number 6 as your guide. 6 hdc and 6 sc , slip stitch to close. Hope that makes sense. I talk about this at 7:11 in video 💕

[@pncs2321]

@@PlayHookywithMe Dankeschön

[@lindaconnaire4488]

Ke your stitch markers. Where can I get them from xxx

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I think I added a link in the description box under the video. I got mine at Michaels , but you might be able to find them on Amazon. Crochet dude stitch markers by loops & threads

[@indrigvelazquez8633]

I'm coming from having already made this for a hat and it was both good but complicated to me because it was making the form of the hat not stay flat it was coming in like as if I was making a ball, still currently trying to find my way around it by excluding Inc after the first initial increase (Inc in each, rd2 no Inc, rd 3 1 SC Inc, etc.) I'll come back to report my results

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes keep me posted 👏🏻

[@indrigvelazquez8633]

Thank you! Well I came back now from another trial and error I may have just missed some Inc's in my first trial so I do believe it did stay flat after following through as it would be originally for the rows. Thank you so much for guide overall I'm still amazed by the outcome

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@indrigvelazquez8633 excellent 👏🏻

[@mariakauflin2523]

Hi! I’m a little confused about ending the circle… is it always 2 hdc’s, 2 sc, ss, no matter how many rounds you have? I have 3 colors, 25 rounds total. Thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

No, you’ll have to play with your stitches to straighten out your sides. Takes some trial and error but you’ll find a sequence on the side that you like. If it were me , I’d count how many stitches I have on the side between corners , then divide those stitches up along that side with different height stitches. So that might look like 2dc, 5 hdc, 5sc, 5hdc, 5dc or whatever. 👍🏻💕

[@mariakauflin2523]

@@PlayHookywithMe thanks for your help!