My mom always said I spent too much money on yarn. She passed away November 2023 and i inherited her stash yarn. Over 1000 sheins. I laughed and cried thinking about her. I now dont have have to goto theyarn store for a long time. Im sorting through moms yarn and mine and making notes for projects to make with what is already present. All those blankets that I have OOhhhh and AAwed over are now not just wished but are going to be born with this yarn mountain. I can gift to family for holidays and donate to local charities. Thank you Toni for the tips and tricks of my favorite hobby. My mom taught me to crochet at age 4. But I have learned so much more by watch your videos and some other KZbinrs. Thank you again and keep up the amazing work that you do.
@debbiemcclure28742 ай бұрын
So sorry for your loss. Lost mine in 2021. Roughest thing I've been through. I'm glad she left you all her yarn. That was a blessing
@susanrussell81952 ай бұрын
Your mom was trying to teach you from her ‘mistake’. Even though I have a ridiculous stash of fabric I would also caution my children from buying more than what they had an immediate need for. I am finally getting a handle on my stash, so I hope by the time I leave this world, I won’t be leaving so much behind.
@holoinfinity46912 ай бұрын
this happened once when my church had a yard sale but non of their knit/crochet supplies nor yarn sold. i took it all bc they were gonna throw it all away so I made a ton of garments. This was 7 yrs ago
@dianecummins41682 ай бұрын
I have built quite a stash from thifting yarn and my one lesson from that is ; it doesn't have to come home with me just because its inexpensive. Leave the find there to make someone elses day😊 So, I have been more discriminate. It ain't easy leaving yarn when its $1.99 and you know its $12 at the big box store. 😅 I always come away from your videos feeling more confident in my craft. Thank you!
@stonytina51772 ай бұрын
Ooh, I like thrifting yarn. Feels a bit like taking home a puppy from the dog pound and give it a good life The most beautiful skeins I ever bought was in a thrift store: 5 skeins of a discontinued line (somewhere in the 80s) of #12 cotton from a Dutch brand, in a gorgeous dusty pink, four skeins unused, fifth skein only slightly used with the WIP still connected so no loss at all. Cost 50 eurocents each, where new price would have been 4,5 euro each. The only thing that made me sad is the realisation those skeins were not the kind of yarn a beginner would have bought. Most-likely scenario is that it was from an old lady who knew very well how to crochet but had to give it up.
@marymiller96052 ай бұрын
My stash is mostly thrift deals. Loveciy. It is hard to turn a good deal down.
@dianecummins41682 ай бұрын
@@stonytina5177 yes!
@dianecummins41682 ай бұрын
@@marymiller9605 me too 😊
@flypinkswimmeltedkat44692 ай бұрын
Where do y’all go thrifitng? Goodwill or local small shops
@connierosenberger1262 ай бұрын
As a librarian it warms my heart each time you promote libraries. I’ve spent this summer exploring the crochet books in my local library system. Also, my local library has crafting groups that meet each month. I’ve met some great people and learned new things.
@grandmasmagic38582 ай бұрын
pe covid a weekly craft group I attended would meet up in our library..unfortunately they gave our room away after everything opened back up so we had to find an alternative venue..we tried taking turns at our houses but we had more people than chairs..in the end I was able to commandeer a room at a community centre which also has a library..wo we can hit the group, hit the library all at the same time..
@EcstaticTeaTime2 ай бұрын
I recently found out my local library has a crafting circle. The issue I have is it's at 10-1100 on a Tuesday so I can't attend. My mom has a crafting circle I am currently a part of but maybe I should make my own too.
@kristinlagerquist81612 ай бұрын
Re. yarn bowls: You know those old school tupperware pitchers/jugs and rubbermaid cereal keepers with the pouring lid that live in the back of the cabinet or pantry? Those make GREAT yarn bowls. See-through stackable yarn storage.
@sibleyhoneybee4272 ай бұрын
Such a great idea! Thank you! ❤🧶
@karleedu2 ай бұрын
I use the large plastic containers from the Dollar Tree. Perfect size for skeins!
@deborahpasha97272 ай бұрын
You can also use the empty cleaning wipes containers. They hold a full skein very well.
@christyr77142 ай бұрын
@@deborahpasha9727love this idea!
@leslieridley86532 ай бұрын
I waited until it went on sale! I only shop when there's a sale or if I have a coupon!😂
@annetaylor10952 ай бұрын
On the bottom shelf at Goodwill I spied new in Hank sock yarn shoved in a bag for $12.99!!! I got it home and searched every brand…$675 in wool! It was my lotto win! I second thrifting! The prizes can be found! ❤
@sennaka2 ай бұрын
on the stitchmarkers - when I was out at Michaels I'd take a tour through the jewelry section after getting my yarn. Get your hands on some lobster claws (for crochet) or jump rings (for knitting), rifle through their extremely cheap jewelry findings (careful not to pick anything that's particularly pointy or snaggable in your yarn!) and MAKE yourself some stitch markers unique to you. Drop about $5 and you've got enough fittings for 12-20 markers. They're great for you, and you can make some for friends. Stitchmarker exchanges are a thing at some fibercons, too!
@angelayarnivoregirl50092 ай бұрын
Claire's dangling earrings on clearance are also SO cute and make great stitch markers. Just remove the earring part and attach the lobster claw instead. Rubber ducks, boba tea, smores with smiles are just a few I have made with them.
@Rachel-rv8db2 ай бұрын
I just make stitchmarkers from small loops of yarn, larger than the needle/hook, tied with a knot. They cost nothing. I've never spent a dime on markers.
@Rachel-rv8db2 ай бұрын
I should have said: I do this when I'm knitting... when you put the stitchmarker on the needle.
@Banar892 ай бұрын
I use lobster claws and jumps rings with buttons to make my stitch markers. I took apart a charm bracelet my ex gave me and use lanyard hooks to put on the last stitch so it’s doesn’t get accidentally frogged. I also use letter beads, elastic string and a lanyard hook to make hook size reminders.
@BeckyS2 ай бұрын
@@angelayarnivoregirl5009ok, that is BRILLIANT!!
@nicolezarroc62612 ай бұрын
When I first started to crochet, I was given all my grandmothers scraps. I made my mom this scarf out of the leftover bits. She wore that terrible first scarf until it fell apart. Now, many years later I actively use "scrap" yarn to make the most unique pieces. Love to mix and match the colors and make a whole theme of it. Never underestimate the power of left over scrap yarn!
@andrealouis-visser49732 ай бұрын
The last minutes of this video are worth the whole video. Thanks, Toni, for the sage words. I have had a serious case of FOMO all my life-and I also enjoy my creativity so that helps me keep the brakes on-sometimes! LOL!
@stonytina51772 ай бұрын
Visser? Are you Dutch?
@andrealouis-visser49732 ай бұрын
@@stonytina5177 No, but my husband is! Thanks for asking!
@stonytina51772 ай бұрын
@@andrealouis-visser4973 LOL. Such a recognisable last name. Cheers!
@andrealouis-visser49732 ай бұрын
@@stonytina5177 I’m guessing you might be English?
@McQueenFam2 ай бұрын
There are tons of videos to teach you how to make your own T-shirt yarn or plarn as well! Every now and then I make a post on one of my local Buy Nothing groups asking for old shirts that people would rather throw away than donate. The types of things my Nana used to rip up for cleaning rags. 😂 I'll get quite a few bags of them, and then I just throw them in the wash on my sanitary settings to get out anything icky, and then I make my own yarn. It's great for really big blankets as well as really sturdy baskets or tote bags!
@lilymoto692 ай бұрын
The last bit brought me to tears. TY for always being real ❤ ALSO your hat is super cute !!
@VonScully2 ай бұрын
Love thrifting yarn, especially when I manage to find vintage skeins. I once found what had seemingly been a Grandma’s stash of yarn made in the late 50’s and I used my own Grandmother’s hook that I inherited to make a baby blanket for my newborn niece. I like to believe that that blanket is full of Grandma Love and that I made whoever owned the yarn first proud.
@mattimakes2 ай бұрын
I Love that you suggested spinning your own yarn. There are a lot of farmers that raise for meet and milk. The sheep have god fleece and most are just giving them away. I have tutorials on my channel showing how to prepare fleece for spinning, from free fleece. Please go make friends with a local farmer, collect a few fleeces and remember to make them a gift from their own sheep’s fleece.
@katejohnson13812 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the last bit. I desperately needed the reminder to be true to me. Learned to knit 35 years ago, but didn’t become a knitter/crocheter until about 15 years ago (if you know what I mean!). It’s now been almost 9 years (November) since my mom passed away and she was my knitting bestie. Family history of knitters and crocheters and weavers and quilters and sewists… and they’ve all passed on now… and I am left to keep this legacy alive and keep the fiber/fabric arts alive in my children… I don’t have a single “maker” type friend where I live, so getting to join you and other podcasters for little snippets of time gives me a boost and a friend. Thank you.
@terriepurkey7082 ай бұрын
I could watch your videos all day! I love how it feels like you're talking directly to me. #1 because your content is solid, but mostly because of your little asides and smiles that lets me imagine you're sitting across from me sharing a coffee. That in itself is a real skill and certainly contributes to all of us returning to you over and over. PLUS you then have all that amazing yarn advice and crocheting tips that you so selflessly share. I'm relatively new to crocheting - starting something new in my retirement - and I have followed you faithfully to help me improve. Thanks for all you do! (and can I say, that last section of the video is genius! Love it!)
@carmenlane76812 ай бұрын
You just said what I came here to say. 🫶🏼😊
@Logger20082 ай бұрын
You all... dying your own yarn is such a good skill to have. Not only does it end up being less expensive in the long run, but you can 100% customize the colors you want for your projects. Plus, think of how much you spend on just one skein of indie dyed yarn (rightly so I might add so continue to support them please). If you learn to dye, you can make your own. (ChemKnits on KZbin will be your new favorite channel.) The deals that WeCrochet/Knitpicks has on bulk packages of bare yarn are good, but during their mega sales, it's incredible. I buy three or four 10-packs at once and I have yarn for a YEAR. The ONE thing Toni didn't mention is that only fibers you can dye with food coloring/koolaid/professional acid dyes are ANIMAL FIBERS. So this will NOT work for plant or synthetic fibers. Happy dying!!
@lesliehawkins33862 ай бұрын
Yes! I've been experimenting with dying yarn! I love the process and it's a surprise on how the colors turn out. I can only do small batches at a time, usually about 5 skeins on a weekend and then I use a clothes rack to let them dry. I was using the cheap flimsy aluminum food trays, but they leak and then I got a mess in the oven. So I gotta find a better tray, and my kitchen smells like white vinegar!😂
@FaithChildress2 ай бұрын
I appreciate Toni’s tips.But her bestie warning about FOMO was the best. I feel FOMO about yarn, especially, but I try to remember that actually sitting down and crocheting whatever I’ve got is way better than spending time scrolling through someone’s else’s craft life (except Toni, of course!). Doing crochet is the best antidote for FOMO!
@monadietrich2 ай бұрын
My own pattern hack (?) - I actually use a lot of vintage patterns. Either from scanned, public domain works or from the thrift store/flea markets. It's absolutely amazing what you can find and tweak for a modern look and in my opinion, collected volumes are usually the best value. Especially when making stuff for kids, the basic patterns tend to be much of the same :) . Just using different colors and maybe adding a little bit of applique or embroidery works wonders when updating a design!
@valeriehowden4712 ай бұрын
I've become besties with my local library! 100% agree with upcycling something old and your cooking analogies. Don't throw out dry bread - use it for French toast, dressing or bread pudding. I made multiple cat beds out of an old blanket and a cotton pillow cover out of a badly stained sweater. Thank you especially for your FOMO discussion.😊
@daylasimeone3362 ай бұрын
I have an old melamine mixing bowl that I have repurposed into a yarn bowl. It is perfectly smooth and much bigger than most actual yarn bowls to hold those bigger skeins!
@ilaquinndesignsCo2 ай бұрын
You already had me on every point.... But that last one!!! touched my soul!
@vivienrubio81292 ай бұрын
For my 'yarn bowl' I got a large, empty coffee canister and melted a small hole in the plastic lid. The yarn stays contained and when I need to put it away for a bit I can pop the lid off and place the project inside. I also love that my library carries digital copies of Toni's book as well as other crochet books and techniques that I want to try but can't afford to buy the book.
@farquharson922 ай бұрын
I love you and Elise. You changed my life Toni! You are a great teacher. Side note you and Elise should come to Niagara Falls Canada!!! And do a meet and greet! I’ll show you around. There’s lots of wineries around here I’m sure you both would love it!!! Pleeeaaase lol
@peacewithHim2 ай бұрын
Great ideas! I've crocheted since I was 18, that's 50 years total. I've used it for my personal pleasure and therapy. I've made gifts for others and some for myself. I'm known to my family as the woman who crochets in parking lots. If I have to wait for someone, I just pull out a wip and clear my mind. My point is, some of your suggestions I have never thought of. One can ALWAYS learn new tricks. Thank you.
@mxhoneyfoot422 ай бұрын
So you're saying I should start spinning? I feel you're definitely saying that. 😂 Seriously, though, thank you for these tips! A good reminder of all that is possible. :D
@JuliaLynn12342 ай бұрын
Your crochet knowledge knows no limits. Learn something every time. However, you are so much fun to watch!!!! Thank you so much for bringing the spirit and fun into my craft room :) 😂❤ Many people have said to me what you said in the last minute or so but you saying it coming from such a strong crafter made me melt. Gotta save this video for when I need a reality check #hug from Central WI
@VitreousJohn2 ай бұрын
Love your FOMO talk at the end, Toni, more specifically the Chopped story where we as crocheters can create beautiful works of art from the ordinary. Thank you . . . now it's time to pull from my stash.😎
@elizabethramos65272 ай бұрын
I have not responded for a while. I got caught up in seeing new yarn and feeling down about not being able to get more yarn. But I had to remind myself self that I have a substantial yarn collection amassed during the COVID lockdown. I need to go into my storage totes to see what I have. To start using it up!
@rhondaregister80812 ай бұрын
Old or new wooden salad bowls make great yarn bowls. You can even drill holes in the side to pull 2 or more strands through at a time.
@teatimecherry47182 ай бұрын
My yarn bowl is a beautiful Monkey wood salad set I found at Good Will several years ago.
@marianeculek32612 ай бұрын
That is smart about buying together! I have no crochet friends 😊
@MarshmallowPumpkin8892 ай бұрын
8:20 I always enjoy using my large Ramen bowl from Marshalls that has koi fish all over it. It has a hole for the yarn and knitting needles to pass through, the divot on the other end also is helpful when resting tools on it.
@Yourrrr2 ай бұрын
I’m a baby knitter (~6 months) and wealthy zip code thrift stores have been *the best*!! Also love coming up with crafty ways to use old earrings/charms to make cute looking stitch markers. Love these tips I’m excited to try out yarn sub
@julieparker85532 ай бұрын
Best video yet ! You spilled 🍵 but it was great! Thank you Very informative n inspired! Can’t wait till next video
@kittycat21672 ай бұрын
Omg, I was spinning as I was watching this video!! Crochet and knitting is a gateway drug, I swear. Y'all it is so easy to DIY your first spindle. If you have or can borrow a drill from someone, buy a dowel, some wood rounds and some screw hooks at a craft store. Drill a hole in the round of wood, stick your dowel in, screw in the hook and voila, you have a spindle. Now you can brag about the item you made, with yarn you spun yourself on a spindle that you made!
Girl, I need you with me all day reminding me to hydrate
@veronikaramirez50022 ай бұрын
Toni I can't tell you how much I appreciate your content. It quite literally saved me during one of the darkest moments in my life. Thank you so so much❤
@AntisocialAuntie2 ай бұрын
My favorite blanket was a temperature blanket during my "no buy" year. I had crazy colors of sock yarn that I never would have put together. It looks fabulous 🧡
@deborahpasha97272 ай бұрын
I have found that over time there are a few "special" tools that I did need. In the past year I have included blocking mats, a hand steamer, blocking combs, a simple yarn winder. I still favor my simple Susan Bates hooks but I am slowly investing in a more ergonomic set of steels for lace work. I made my own "yarn bowl" out of a basket that I had. What I did was make a liner for the basket out of some scrap fabric I had. Around the edge I sewed loops into the seam. It is a nice size basket and it holds several different balls at a time and each ball has their own loop guide. So no tangles. I often frog old WIPS and look through thrift stores for skeins. I always wanted to learn how to spin and dye. Thank you for all of your great suggestions.😁
@maryb68722 ай бұрын
Last night I started a written inventory of my yarn stash: brand, color, fiber content, weight, yardage. I got tired of opening bins and exclaiming, "I didn't know I had this yarn!"
@Adrian_10392 ай бұрын
I love that you brought up the library! I've been going to a yarn club at my local library now for a few months, and it is not only a wonderful place to find your local fiber arts community, but there's a plethora of crochet/knit magazines and pattern books you can check out. Plus, our library gets yarn donations all the time, so there's always yarn on hand.
@yarnstead2 ай бұрын
thanks for speaking about FOMO! I think it's a huge thing in the crafting world. Love the tips on your channel!
@pernilles31232 ай бұрын
Girl, as a student I totally second both yarn subbing as well as thrift stores!!
@donnastiles21672 ай бұрын
Not all heros wear capes! Toni is the crochet cheerleader we all need!! Such good tips and can-do spirit!!! ❤
@ProlificCrocheter2 ай бұрын
I VERY much appreciated the last segment on fomo and social media. Thank you.
@choochoo4052 ай бұрын
your spirit is sooo beautiful and your ideas are so common sense. Thank You.
@teresacort45512 ай бұрын
Toni Thank you so much for your chat at the end of this vid So many times I have felt left behind. Being a crochet learner from You Tube I am learning slowly and listening to audio books while doing my craft. Crocheting for me is relaxing.
@autumnmarilyn52162 ай бұрын
I love to save my longer scraps and make a magic knot ball to use for scrappier practical projects like a plastic bag storage or a rag rug, it’s super handy and a fun way to catalogue projects from the past
@RhondaLorch2 ай бұрын
I am so glad I found your channel - great advice and a non-judgy delivery!!💕🇨🇦
@bettymarshall27022 ай бұрын
I can't live without my Tulip Etimo and Clover Amour crochet hooks and Clover Locking Stitch Markers.
@HaphazardPeach2 ай бұрын
my yarn bowl is a literal bowl. I got one years ago from a small individual potter on a trip, and it's been chilling with the rest of my dishes completely unmatched. but now it's sitting pretty keeping my yarn from rolling everywhere.
@pattycole80262 ай бұрын
Toni I love your humor.
@tracycaldwell76792 ай бұрын
I love how you tell it like it is.things that worry me on social media is all the pattern stealing.i feel bad for everyone.
@Crystal-dc3oy21 күн бұрын
I just grabbed the pitcher out of the kitchen to use as a yarn bowl. It even fits the super jumbo budget skeins.
@michelera63652 ай бұрын
❤ I do not crochet but really enjoy your content! And your enthusiasm is so inspiring.
@maryb68722 ай бұрын
I want to crochet some summer tops, and don't want the stitch to be a clunky double crochet....I'm looking for a lacy stitch. The internet seems to offer only one choice: make two rectangles and seam them. The gal from Crafters Autonomous shows how to crochet a top to fit your body...the top has straps and a curved neckline. The problemis her top is in double crochet. I found a book called Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary by Dora Ohrenstein that demonstrates how to increase, decrease and shape 125 different stitches so I can make a shaped neckline with lacy stitches. I haven't tried the patterns out yet but I'm very hopeful!
@Gab_Dash1262 ай бұрын
I recommend PassioKnit Kelsie, she has some really good summer top designs
@c.h.e.r.i.2 ай бұрын
You might have luck with Japanese patterns. They're generally a lot lacier and lighter, and they use mainly charts so you don't necessarily need to speak Japanese to understand them.
@CrochetKrisMI2 ай бұрын
@CinnamonStitches has lacy top patterns.
@margaro26152 ай бұрын
Thanks Toni! You really brightened by day! ❤ 🌞
@bgoquick2 ай бұрын
I’d seen something about a year and a half ago at a yarn shop that I loved too. They had taken one of those little leave a book take a book library box things that they turned into a leave a skein take a skein. It was a great little way to yarn budget and keep your stash fresh. I have also definitely taken advantage of thrift stores and gotten some amazing deals on supplies
@pattycrochets25592 ай бұрын
Your last bit is the best advice ever! Thank you ❤
@debkuppusamy79122 ай бұрын
Toni- absolutely fabulous video. Another tip- I use a collapsible dog water bowl for a yarn bowl. It won’t slide around, it’s collapsible to toss in your bag and they are so inexpensive
@gojints2 ай бұрын
My favorite stitch markers - Bobby pins! My grandmother used them and so do I.
@thatcasualdragon29752 ай бұрын
another thing that libraries often have now are Library of Things selections and while there might not be yarn (although there might be!) it's a good place to try out hooks/needles or other crafts without spending anything.
@thedyingunicorn2 ай бұрын
I have almost 10 totes of just thrifted yarn. Thrift stores are a blessing!
@deborahlarimer91242 ай бұрын
Wonderful and useful video. I use a stand up reusable shopping bag as a yarn bowl. Works as storage bag for current projects.❤ You
@maryelizabethgarrity55142 ай бұрын
Thanks for reminder at the end. Brought tears❤
@SylvieR662 ай бұрын
I love your spirit, your personality and your way to say things. 😍🥰We are blessed to have you here ! 🙌🌺 Thank you for all these good advices. I haven't missed a single one of your videos since I have subscribed to your channel. You're like the best friend everyone wishes they had. 💞🫂
@pattiray85422 ай бұрын
What a great chatty video! Love you, Toni ❤️
@awoodall52 ай бұрын
You always put a smile on my face. Great video.
@SandraMorgan-bt3dpАй бұрын
I just found your channel. Love it. You have a pleasant voice and you speak clearly at a good pace. You are knowledgeable and I look forward to future posts.
@kop-uv2dx2 ай бұрын
regarding the stash: if you have access to an IKEA, get those Billy bookcases with glass doors... it keeps your yarn stash looking fantastic, dust-free & gives you an easy overview of what you have... those glass doors make it very easy to quickly see if you have certain colours or not... (and the Billy's that are 30cm deep exactly fit Hobbii's Megaball yarns!!!!)
@lovealwaysmom2 ай бұрын
When you mentioned the yarn swap party, I was reminded of the clothing swaps some parents had when my children were in elementary school. I agree with the other commenters that the last 3 minutes of this post are the most important segment!! I've always had the mindset of thinking outside of the box. Most items I have are multipurpose items. It would be nice if more creators would promote the concept of the ages - use the resources that are readily available. 1. Your unique creativity 2. Shared knowledge 3. The material you have 4. The barter system
@julierines11002 ай бұрын
Check to see if your library has a Library of Things, these are collections of non traditional items and often have craft items like knitting needle and crochet hook sets and ball winders and yatn swifts that you can borrow the same way you would borrow a book. Handy if you don't usually use a Jumbo hook but need one for a particular project
@star_magician2 ай бұрын
building off of the stash organizing tip: if you don't have a lot of room and have to double layer yarns/have some yarns stored out of sight, it can be a good idea to take photos (with bright lighting!) of the parts of your stash that you can't see to easily to return to later without pulling all the yarn out. thank you for all the tips Toni, love your content!!
@HooksUp-ir8toАй бұрын
I took a plastic coffee container as a yarn bowl. Thanks for the video!!!
@offthehookcrochetnicole2 ай бұрын
Great tips! I use many of these regularly so that I CAN splurge on nicer yarns and tools now and then.
@lsnoss2 ай бұрын
Yes, I tend to the Goodwill and other thrift shops in neighborhoods where the real estate is high. I have found entire sets of kitchen cabinets andsome beautiful sweaters. I have a whole sets of cashmere from old sweaters and it also allowed me to mix threads to create my own colorway!
@Kayari2 ай бұрын
I've used everything from my own earrings to bits of craft wire to just a bit of different colored yarn toed around my needle as a stitch marker and my yarn bowl is literally just one of my dishes. I do want to get a nice fancy one eventuality, and there is a clay studio pretty close to where i live so when i have the time/money i'll probably check them out, and maybe see what they offer as far as making your own projects.
@lindamcknight74432 ай бұрын
I made a yarn bowl out of a gallon ziplock bag wherein I put my thread inside and punched a hole in the side of it and pulled the thread through.
@jancy16092 ай бұрын
Thankyou so much for these very important messages. Craft consumerism and elevated productivity is crazy out there. I always like to ask myself , what would they do a hundred years ago? because they substituted and invented to use what they had.
@hopehopkins92712 ай бұрын
1st how are you NOT at 1m subs??? 2nd I ❤❤❤❤❤ all these tips. I'm getting ready to retire and am hoping to pick up/take up my crocheting some notches so that I can do little shows/bazzars/church vendor--you get the point. I am going to have to watch/rewatch all your videos. ❤❤❤❤ you and your videos. Do you have a video on dying yarn? That is really interesting to me. Thanks
@maryannw52892 ай бұрын
Thanks for your words of encouragement at the end of the video. I often feel my projects aren’t “good enough”. I recently went through my yarn collection and used organza bags to make “kits”. I put together yarns I wanted to use for a project, and put in s slip of paper with the pattern name and whether I already owned the pattern. This got me excited to use my stash, and made it quick to gather materials fora project, so I’m less likely to go online and buy new yarn. (Emphasis on “less” 😂)
@michellekothe86272 ай бұрын
I love your videos. You have such a calm personality. ❤❤
@n3onstars2 ай бұрын
I definitely need to organize my stash again. I had it roughly organized by weight once, but oof it has gotten out of hand again. (You know, you pick out stuff to do a project, end up doing something else, put it away because you need to tidy up without putting it where it actually goes.....it happens). These are great tips, thanks!
@octubre_lilaka2 ай бұрын
On patterns: I have a Samsung phone, and therefore the Samsung notes app comes preinstalled. It can import PDFs, remembers the last place you left off, and you can mark on the pattern in the middle of it. Very handy for making adjustments or made to measure patterns. I also have a Kindle and I can upload patterns to it for easier viewing in direct daylight without printing. Can't mark on the pattern with it (just a Paperwhite) but it also remembers where I left off, plus I can read when not working on patterns. There is a storage concern especially with patterns with photos but keeping projects organized should help.
@ladycapulet06622 ай бұрын
Thank you for your honesty. So much love to you ❤
@lesliehawkins33862 ай бұрын
Love it! Yes hobbies get expensive! Although I donated my red heart collection to my best friend who has made so many cute thing's! I just got burnt out on red heart for the past 10 years and I feel like some of my projects would have looked better in a different yarn. Thank you so much Toni Lipsey for introducing me to the Happy Place yarn! It's all natural, a firm softness, although if you soak it in fabric softener for 30min. It gets very soft and lovely. I mean straight up had a mid life crisis with yarn! But honestly your yarn is very affordable, it is better to buy in bulk. For me you definitely replaced the horrible stuck in red heart rut. I just get so much more definition in seeing the stitches, it doesn't split up as much. I can dye it, it feels so good!❤
@teetalooАй бұрын
to add to your point about going to bougie thrift stores for yarn - might I suggest also looking at thrift stores close to retirement communities? there is a town about 40 minutes out from where I live, which is mostly retired folks, elderly people, and their caretakers. they have the BEST thrift stores, full of yarn and craft supplies, and vintage clothes. plus those thrift shops are often non-profits or charity shops, and typically pretty cheap. don't be afraid to get out of town!
@yvettealdrich12012 ай бұрын
I have made some really cute stitch and row markers with beads and jewelry clasps. I wanted something nice and to make some for my sister who is an amazing crocheter. I also use Notability on my iPad Pro as well. I also think that an amazing alternative to a yarn bowl is a paper towel holder that has a good heavy base. Thrift store find!
@karleedu2 ай бұрын
I bought a cheap set on Amazon and I love them. They have a thicker handle, but a longer shaft than other "ergonomic" hooks.
@kathyd75062 ай бұрын
Thank you! I have two of the Clover knockoff sets and a couple real Clover Amour hooks, and the only difference I can tell is that the cheap ones had a slightly longer shaft. So I actually prefer them! I am not sure what I’m missing when people pay they aren’t s good as the real thing.
@heathersgoinnuts2 ай бұрын
I go thrifting for my patterns as well. I found Vogue knitting magazines for 50 cents each. You can always photo copy the patterns. Also I found lots of tools at thrift stores. I just recently found Schitts Creek yarn from lion brand yarn. I got 6 skeins for 10 dollars. They were brand new and still packaged in the plastic that it came with.
@daustinrichards2 ай бұрын
For #17, your local library might also have craft meet ups. You can meet other people in the fiber arts. Sometimes I also take my projects to the library to work on. It's nice to spread projects out on the tables (I don't have one at home), and people seeing the projects is very motivating oddly
@jenniferhuff25662 ай бұрын
Perfect timing. I’m making a lap blanket for a disabled female vet and thought I had enough yarn to complete but no I had to go buy some more expensive yarn to complete. Not that I mind donating it but it does get very costly to do so. What I great idea to frog an old sweater :)
@elainemartin3869Ай бұрын
Hi Toni, thanks for the very useful tips and reminders. Love it!!!
@ToniRoush2 ай бұрын
From one Toni to another, I just gotta say I LOVE your videos. I mostly knit, but your videos inspire me every time I watch them. Especially this one. See you next time.
@lraston262 ай бұрын
I’m somewhat new to your channel but, I feel like I have known you for a long time! I enjoy your channel so much. You are very talented and knowledgeable. I’ve learned so much from you and I have no doubt that you will reach your 1 million subscribers 🥰. I’m also a fur baby mom. What’s your fur baby’s name? He/she is adorable, such a little cutie 🐾. Continued success 🥰💕🧶
@iijules2 ай бұрын
I have used my ramen (noodle) bowl as a yarn bowl! It has a hole and groove for chopsticks so it works perfectly 😅 As for thrifting, I bought some of my very first crochet and sewing materials from a goodwill years ago. Unfortunately, my area Goodwills and thrift stores have gone insane with pricing. The last time I saw yarn, it was a bag of mostly half used and rough looking red heart probably worth about $5 marked at $19.99. Honestly, dollar tree and budget yarn at the craft stores have become my budget recommendations lately. I miss the good ol days finding deals on things at the thrift stores.
@yarn91472 ай бұрын
Congratulations, I saw you on a TV show with Knitting and Crochet, on regular television!
@mandylavery45582 ай бұрын
I'm starting to get a stash. Thanks for sharing love your videos. It's thanks to you crocheting finally clicked as I was struggling to learn
@gayle10552 ай бұрын
Hi Toni❤, I can listen to you all day. Your smile, quirky jokes, your enthusiasm it’s all contagious. Thank you for all your wonderful tutorial’s and tips n tricks. Love you girl❤. Stay well keep smiling. See you next time. 😊gayle
@DreadfulxIves18922 ай бұрын
I have at least 5 plastic organization baskets of various sizes from small to large I got from the Dollar Tree that I use as yarn bowls 😂 I also got 4 skeins of Lion Brand Mandala yarn for 5 bucks at my local thrift store! I was *very* excited about that 😂