Crochet & Chat ❄️☃️ New plushies, packing orders, and reflections -- the last crochet vlog of 2023💕

~✸ Hello! I can't believe it's the last few days of 2023! I can't thank you guys enough for such an amazing 2023. Starting my channel this year was one of the best things I've done and I couldn't do it without all of your support! For the last video of 2023, I hope you guys enjoy crocheting with me and seeing all of the fun plushies going home! I will also be doing some coloring and packing orders -- a little bit of everything is sprinkled in! I hope everyone is having an amazing holiday season and has a safe & happy New Year! ❤️
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[@CrochetByJ]

Genna, you are the KZbinr that inspired me to start crocheting! I had been seeing so many videos about crochet, but kept failing, and after seeing your videos, I tried again, and my five month ago self would not believe where I am now! I just started a new yt channel as well and want to spread the crochet ideas just like you! Keep up the good work!

[@L0NDON.F0G.27]

Me too she inspired me so much and now I am going to Joann to find yarn to make lil leggy frogs and Dino’s and more! Thank you so much!!❤❤❤

[@joanrhoton8841]

Love the new Bee!!!!!!!!! OMG Love your dragon, you are rocking it😊😊❤

[@launcestoncrocheter9394]

Love that dragon and what to crochet her

[@kinitoswebworld]

You have inspired so many people to start crocheting and start their own business Genna! All the plushies are sooo cute btw, I think a pastel orange and yellow dragon would be adorable 🍊🍋🐉

[@kriskossack7231]

Have you thought of making a Christmas ornament crochet pattern? It would be cute to have a turtle ornament! Maybe a special shell pattern. I like putting ornaments that won't break if they fall off the tree, on the lowest branches. Having cats means knocking ornaments off so better to be safe than sorry. If you make a different pattern each year, it would be a really cute collection for the tree. Happy Healthy New Year everyone!

[@Lpforlife]

Yes u inspired me too will u pls do a video on how to make a pattern because I have been asking a lot u are so talented and I learned from your videos on how to crochet I also subscribed

[@Vickiexploring]

Excited to see what the new year brings for you. Happy New Year!

[@macyjohnson3453]

Hi Genna! I just wanted to say thank you because you inspired me to start my own crochet business and your octopus pattern and turtle pattern got me into plushies! You are an inspiration and my favorite crochet content to watch!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww!! This is amazing, thank you so much😭💕

[@xvgarnet]

My cats only knead in a specific blanket, nowhere else. It's really soft and fluffy. I think you need to look for a surface she finds super fluffy and comfortable and she will make biscuits for you. Something like some kind of pillow, plushie or blanket she really loves.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww okay🥺🥺 thank you!! I will be on the hunt for one

[@ane7195]

Ok so I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️love cats annd crocheting and I did not know you did too! New subscriber and daily watcher!!

[@Honey-kn6ux]

Hi Genna! I love your projects, patterns, and videos. I was wondering if you had any tips for holes in amigurumi. I work with Parfait Chunky and a 5mm hook like you do, but I always seem to see small holes between stitches, and I wanted to see if you had any advice to get them to look as good as yours. Thank you! ❤

[@Papasquatch22]

Hi Genna! Merry Christmas! I just wanted to say i am so thankful for your videos! I watch and re-watch them all the time! I look forward to them every week! Also- could you ever make an eagle tutorial? That’s the mascot at my school and i would love it if you did!

[@sunflowers2838]

Love the new bee.... adorable

[@maaaaria_baaaaash]

She has the eagle pattern up on her Etsy: crochetbygenna. I believe it is around £4.00UK.

[@tonimcguire8588]

This will be the year of the dragon too. Could be a big seller for Chinese New Year. I’m obsessed with Chinese culture since living there to teach.

[@debramitchell5019]

Just found your channel last night. Love all your plushies. I will definiately continue following you. Happy Holidays🎉

[@roza44885]

You are my favourite crochet youtuber❤❤❤

[@MakenzieNelson-sz6lc]

I honestly love that bee circular!! :)

[@anto.c18]

Will you ever make a tutorial for the sun flower turtle? I’d love to make one at home ☺️

[@maaaaria_baaaaash]

The petals are a pattern from someone else I believe.. so she cannot.

[@Cntrydi]

HI Genna, I enjoy watching your video's. I joined your patron can't wait to see the patterns you come up with for the New Year. Thank you for the inspiration to get me to try the animal patterns. Happy New Year

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so so much!! Happy New Year 😭💕

[@cozystudiomakes]

I lovvee watching and crocheting along with you while watchings. I have a question though, how do people make custom requests for special plushies, I was wondering because I'm opening a crochet shop soon.

[@chloeangela3751]

Merry Christmas Genna xx I’ve been loving your videos since I found you xx What markers do you use your colouring in book? Xx

[@laciebrayton8494]

I did some digging through her videos to find the markers. She was swatching the brand Ohuhu which can be found on Amazon. Listed on the Bobbie Goods website as a marker suggestion are the Ohuhu brush tip markers as well :)

[@chloeangela3751]

@@laciebrayton8494 thank you so much xx that was so kind of you to do some digging o find them 💕

[@Amedyr]

I love your videos! Just a constructive criticism, and I might be the only one to see it like this (totally ignore me if that's the case), some times the rosy cheeks look like lower eyelids, when they're so high up that they kind of go a bit over the eyes, especially when the pink yarn and the plushie's color are similar shades (like when they're both light shades). It's the first impression I got the first time I saw some of your plushies. Love the dragon!! The wings totally do look like watermelon slices! The cow pattern looks adorable. All the best for 2024!

[@crochetbygenna]

Oh thats so interesting!! I can see it now that you say that😂 and aww thank you so much!!💕

[@charryennesantaris6698]

I LOVE THIS VLOGGGG💗

[@daydreamcreationsbygiselle]

Hi Genna!! Happy holidays!! Just found you and I love every single plushie you make!! ❤❤❤

[@jessmower4390]

I SERIOUSLY enjoy watching your videos!! I sadly cant find the link to the boxes?! Do you still have a link for them?! Thank you!! :D

[@cubing_yt]

Hi Genna, I just wanted to take a moment and say THANK YOU for all the work you‘ve done this year! You inspired me to pick up my crochet projects again! Love from Europe ❤

[@raynazulaikha8516]

I love your videos so much you are incredibly amazing at what you do I am 10 and really inspired by your work I crochet to ❤ love from Malaysia

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much😭💕

[@raynazulaikha8516]

@@crochetbygenna your such an inspiration and your so welcome ❤️

[@CrochetundertheMoon]

Merry late Christmas I love your vids so much and you’ve helped me with my crochet so much thank you

[@premieryarns]

Genna, what an inspiring video!!! Your crochet projects are amazing! You are very talented and your joy and passion for creating with yarn is awesome! We look forward to 2024 and following your posts! Happy New Year!!!

[@omb57]

Happy new year!

[@darleneanderson7110]

Hi genna I love your Videos I’m starting out trying to da a website I love your stuff

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you!!💕

[@angi3guerra]

You rock love your videos

[@maritzascraft]

Amazing dragon 🐉

[@amymccauley9867]

I am Alyssa I love your videos soooooo much but I wish I can crochet more stuff like you do

[@jamiehudon859]

Where can I find your dragon pattern? 😩 I NEEREERD to make it!!!! It's so friggin beautiful!

[@MandoInTheMorning]

Can you make more crochet with me videos?❤

[@cyndelrasmussen3026]

I love the fact that you are making more dragons this year because its the year of the dragon this year!

[@SamuelHensley]

did shay just attack you when you opened the window?! if it was a playful attack i totally understand, my cat angus wacks us whenever we walk by him so we can give him attention. cats are so funny (lol).

[@andreapremium5250]

Hello where can I purchase the pattern for the sunflower turtle regular size ? Couldn’t find it on Etsy but I might be blind. Thank you!! Love all your creations!!

[@lilthings.]

woww love this so much!! love ur energy and its amazing how far youve come in 2023🥰 so excited for 2024 genna❣️

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much girl💕😭 same to you!! Cant wait to see everything you have planned for 2024 on your channel🥰

[@Ellie_Andreyev]

Genna!!! you are my fav crochet youtuber!!❤❤

[@DingleB3]

yea

[@IsabellaAndonian]

Hi I love your videos You helped me out so much in my crochet journey when I started Ty. And is the cow pattern free in your shop? also how can I get your dragon pattern?

[@cbehl0023]

Can you tell me which yarn you used for the birthday cake turtle and what colors? Also which size hook did you use? Thanks

[@quiettornado1970]

Yep, your a cat lover. Cat lovers buy anything with cats on it. I am too.

[@urlimelight]

hi genna! i was wondering if there was any pattern alterations you made for the big vs little dragon, or did you just use bigger yarn and hook? i want to buy the pattern but i want to make a big one like the one u showed!

[@Elli_crochets]

Genna the wings are on backwards!!! 😧

[@asheiradowns]

Where Can i find the big dino tutorial? 😍

[@juanamariaguzmanporras2547]

Literal AM making a straw berry cow wile watchin this

[@Urluvlyleah]

for shay do you mean kneeding a cookie or something else

[@desireemccombs4319]

Hi.. I just started crocheting. I love watching your videos. Do you have a care instruction details that you are willing to share that I can print up? Thank you

[@crochetbygenna]

Hey!! I usually just include standard language about handling the plushies gently and if you need to wash them, hand wash with mild soap and warm water. Air dry💕

[@Intunebody]

What is the pattern you used for the dragon? I really wanna make the same one can you please tell me the name of the person that made it?

[@Intunebody]

🥺

[@Nastassja_12]

Hello Genna I love your videos and u have inspired me to make more amigurumi toys. I have a question: what type of safety eyes is most used to make amigurumi : I keep buying the wrong ones and I have no idea which’s ones to get 😅

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe thanks so much! I get mine from amazon and have them listed in my storefront!! I mainly use 12mm💕

[@theresachucle5362]

Genna I hope you had a wonderful Christmas 🎄 I enjoy watching your videos and love seeing all your beautiful creations. Here’s to a new year ahead and wishing you all the best 🥂🍾

[@CrochetbyChristina2469]

Hi Genna! How can I join your patron?

[@ElenaGonzalez-rz2pu]

Can I know how much the small mallards are

[@melissastewart5838]

What size boxes do you have to ship with?

[@DingleB3]

ur my fave youtuber😀

[@katrinamalcolm8727]

Omg all your plushies are adorable, especially your cows. Your such an inspiration. 🎉

[@user-si9uh8nb8l]

Hi Genna! Can you make a tutorial video for the dragon? p.s. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!! and from one of the videos you inspired my to make a turtle army!❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@SaraHime-lc5tl]

How do you pick hook for yarn size? Caus you just said you use a 4mm for 6 plus yarn while i use 6mm, tried with 5mm but couldn't get yarn to pass through stitches. Now I'm worried it's too big. Love your videos, make me fall in love with plush yarn. Happy holidays and happy new year

[@AEllieSLasagna]

Omg I would so love to make that dragon!!!!! Could you please post a tutorial sometime????

[@Sweetie08642]

Everything is beautiful! You have amazing talent 💖 But I feel like the dragons wings shouldn’t be in the middle of the back I think it should be up it’s neck, but that’s just my opinion 🙂 but nonetheless still very cute 🥰 13:05

[@anniekorn577]

Yay cow pattern

[@cindyclever4059]

Doing copyright or trademark items can get your business shutdown and maybe fined. There are several small businesses that have been down that road. Your crocheted items are really well done and cute. Hope you have a fantastic 2024.

[@Big_swiftieforever]

Hiiii genna! You inspired me to start crochet!!!! It’s been about 5 months since I started and I took a break for about 2 months you made me come back! I hope to one day make my first plushie and one day start a channel just like you!

[@StacieGoff-i8o]

Can you please do a elf on the self tutorial for me please genna 😘

[@crochetbygenna]

That’d be so fun!!

[@mitchmitchell8062]

Hjya Geena, I am new to watching your channel. I have enjoyed all the videos so far. Love your energy, creativity, annnnnd smile. The cow, the flower hat, fuzzy bee, roundish bee, and the sleepy time dragon are my faves. Oh, so are the : baby turtles, mushrooms, nuggets, big mallard. OKAYYYYYYY ALLLLLLL OF THEMMMMMMM!!!!! HAHA Happy Holidays, can't wait for 2024!!!!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awwww omg thank you so much😭😭💕 happy holidays and happy new year!!

[@Peanut22butter]

Hi Genna!! I started crocheting late last year, and i found your channel around the time i was looking to start selling crochet and other things at local markets. You've been the biggest inspiration to me, you encouraged me to give amigurumi a shot, and it's now become something i do practically everyday. Your videos are so relaxing to sit and make things while watching! (I'm currently making late christmas/new year gifts for friends as i'm watching this as an example lol) I hope to start an etsy shop in 2024 and attend more markets :) thank you for being such a huge inspiration to me and many people ❤ love from Australia!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww oh my gosh, this is the sweetest! Im so glad you enjoy and got into the wonderful world of crochet!! Excited for everything in store for you in 2024💕

[@MystLily]

The dragon is so cute and that Birthday Cake Turtle is just so adorable, I think I want to make myself a birthday cake turtle on my birthday for 2024. Congrats on a great 2023 and may 2024 bring many more opportunities to grow

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much!! You totally should make yourself a bday cake turtle😭💕

[@rubyrosereborns1832]

Hi ,I must have the one other cat in the world who does not make biscuit's. She is 16 months old now and never has, and I doubt she ever will. I found it strange too, but I guess it happens. love your channel. I have watched every video, some several times and look forward to a new one.

[@charityrosecrochet]

Bc you called the cow Mrs. Cow, and it is a strawberry cow, you need to make a blueberry cow and name him Mr. Cow!!!!!

[@alexisgabisch4324]

hi Genna! love your videos i was curious what material you put in your light box i’m thinking of getting one soon 🫶🏼

[@koutsoullis]

do you have the dragon pattern?

[@omb57]

Maybe a website? I’m excited to see what it is either way!

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe thank you!💕

[@livyguy]

Ngl “please open up your biscuit factory” cracked me up 😂

[@crochetbygenna]

😂😂😂😂

[@magiemycat]

That dragon is so cuteeeeee its reminding me of watermelon and dragon fruit lol this video is a vibe AND OMG YOUR YODA IS ADORBS

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehehe thank you so much😭💕

[@ZeshaTheCat]

Many of my cats don't knead, I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because a lot of them are former strays. But I'm sure Shay still loves you even if she doesn't make biscuits! And at least she's not kneading on your yarn and then running off with it... 😅

[@crochetbygenna]

Hahahaha so true!! Aw thank you😭💕

[@bananarulerz7216]

The dragon looks amazing, I love it❤

[@oldmomma56]

What a great year you have had! Good luck in the next year!

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much😭💕

[@melodythiem]

I have one cat that makes biscuits and one that doesn’t. My theory is that the one that doesn’t, never nursed from her mom because that motion is what they do to their mom’s while feeding.

[@teresaruiz1470]

Where do you get your yarn from?I like your work. Seen the turtle right now. I love turtle. Like to make one of each.

[@lillaborbely8374]

Hi Genna, I would like to ask if you could make a tutorial video about baby yodar, I really like what you do and keep it up

[@janna860611]

My cat only kneads at night on my fluffy blanket! maybe shea need a fluffy blanket or pillow to do knead on!!

[@bethgraeme5566]

i got th nessy pattern but i am having trouble how do you dc? but also luv your vids!

[@cbehl0023]

On your human size turtle is there a pattern to crochet the fins in instead of sewing? Thanks.

[@maychin3104]

Love the jumbo dragon. Do you sell the pattern?

[@nailsbyshae9865]

I love your videos brought a lot of your products. Def gonna watch your starting a business on Etsy. 2024 I wanna start my plushies and hat business

[@soniac.9162]

Will you be coming out with your dragon pattern ? Love the one in your video

[@Stitch72445]

I want to buy the cow pattern but what’s stopping me is that I can’t get the hang of sewing 😭😭😭

[@nailsbyshae9865]

Will you be selling the dragon pattern on Etsy

[@Imbiactually270]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year genna u have helped me so much with crochet and I have learnt so many be tips and tricks Thankyou ❤️

[@TheGoblinQuinn]

How do you get you colour changes to not stagger o.o 😮

[@natasjavandalen3546]

Can you please make a dinosaur my son in law loves dino i want to make a dinosaur

[@Mromans47]

Where can I find the patter for the water melon dragon please.

[@NatashaBarrera-t1j]

can you do a goundo bee and can it de free please please please and a it has to be round

[@sharonlatham4257]

I started crocheting after watching your videos, I'm self taught for 2 weeks now, thank you for being an inspiration, i recently ordered your jellyfish and octopus patterns and made your strawberry turtle after watching your tutorial. I'm now being asked how much I charge per plushy and I'm stumped on pricing, how do you price your work? ❤ uk x

[@julieann5196]

Super cute plushies!!! Can't wait for the big reveal on what's going on with your channel for 2024. Hi Shay!!

[@SnapDragon408]

when did you start your business i also crochet and sell

[@jacobashepherd3397]

Genna you are such a creative person , love he dragon you made . Thank you for sharing your makes , it is a joy to see ❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much!💕

[@ChantelleArts]

Such gorgeous cute crochet ☺☺

[@Papasquatch22]

Hi Genna. I know i’ve already made a comment on this video, but the more i watch it the more i realize how talented and smart you truly are! You have inspired me to make so many plushies and start so many new projects! Also- I love the cow/cows, as i’m actually in the making of a strawberry cow!

[@Crochetsbyshannon]

Genna I love you videos so much I always watch them when I'm crocheting and you always make me smile and you've inspired me to make lots of different plushies ty!

[@chiori_main69]

I've loved the sunflower turtles you make and I've made on just for my cousin thanks for the inspiration