Crochet Haul, Temperature Blanket & ALL the Granny Square Projects! | URBAN FARMBOYS

OMG y'all, this winter has been all about crochet for me! I wanted to do a little haul and show you the yarn I've been impulsively buying and show you all the projects I'm working on. Spoiler alert: there's a lot of granny square action happening here!
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[@carolmarinemom0343]

Hello. I’m 59. An elderly lady taught me how to crochet when I was eight years old. My father died and this wonderful lady lived next to my mom mom. I figured out through the years that she felt sorry for me. She has no idea what she created in me because I never saw her again. I could only crochet a chain. Then finally found someone to teach me how to make a blanket. I still have the blanket. KZbin is so wonderful. Have learned so much. Have met so many wonderful people.

[@user-zc5rn5rg6j]

This Guy is Awesome!

[@pyenygren2299]

5:23 Granny rectangles are the best. 🥰🥳🥳🤩🥰🥳🥳🥳🥰🥳🥳

[@elliebellie7816]

Thank you for posting. I have been teaching my 10-year old grandson how to crochet and I wanted to show him that that it's not just for girls. He has a great eye for color and I want to encourage him.

[@Thehighfiberdiet]

On your beginning of the rectangular granny, you went into one side of the beginning chain but the on the reverse, you wrapped the whole chain instead of doing the chain stitches. I suggest using a foundation sc instead of a ch stitch and working in both sides of these stitches. It gives a stretchy but firm beginning to the “grannytangle” instead of the open spaces you have in yours.

[@Kobisashi]

I suggest that you start sewing your squares together. If anything will cause you to stop crochet, sewing all those together all at once will do it! Sew a few together at a time, then make a few squares. I have crochet off and on for about 70 years. I bothered and begged my grandmother to teach me. Once I could do a bit, my mother helped teach me, too. My stash is out of control. I even have bags of yarn in my extra bathroom shower! Good luck on your projects. Many of us have lots of WIPS (Works in Progress). Get project bags and start having things together: Your pattern, yarn, lable from yarn, markers, little scissors, and project. Suggestion: use your phone to take a close-up photo of something from your project along with the crochet hook you are using. I usually don't have enough hooks of the correct size to leave the hook with every project, and I forget which hook I was using. I tried putting a note in the bag, but they kept falling out and getting lost.

[@TambriaMoore]

Crochet, plants and managing our unique brains while showing our love language in craft. Sign me up.

[@dees769]

Hi!! Crochet is what brought me here!!! 🤗

[@MarleneSAyres]

Hello Nick, I, too, am obsessed with granny squares! I think that the blanket you are creating with the many color squares will be GREAT! The more variety, the better. Just recently discovered your channel, and I think its great. From Washington PA, I am subscribed and will be following you.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Welcome and thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@pennycorrigan2190]

You made me laugh, the granny never gets old and it is addicting Crochet on ! Enjoy

[@premieryarns]

WOW! All your Granny Squares are spectacular!!! Hope you finish these beautiful projects! Keep bringing more love and joy into our world through your wonderful works of art created with yarn!!! Inspiring!

[@CajunMedTrans]

I am thoroughly impressed with the fact that you crochet. There are very few males who will openly admit that they crochet and or knit. Kudos to you! And your work is amazing! I would LOVE to see more in the (near) future!!

[@joelbarron5328]

You are very good at crocheting.

[@joelbarron5328]

I love your glasses.

[@jeriwhite3037]

Lol....this is awesomeness!! Im kinda having granny squares and granny blankets happening here too!! All the colors everywhere! Im loving it! I wanted to do a temperature blanket but I forced myself not to this year. I think yours will be fabulous! I love the respun yarn...beautiful colors and feels soft!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thanks!! I agree!

[@kevingirard7844]

Two crochet KZbin channels I can definitely recommend are Bag O Day Crochet, and the second is Juan the Yarn Addiction. I also highly recommend The Crochet Crowd.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thanks! I follow them both and they’re great!

[@creative2716]

I'm here for crochet, all day every day. Lol. I live close to Austin, understand your analogy. Keeping it weird! Edit: I hear JoAnn's is shutting down, bankruptcy. Get all your fav yarns quickly, it'll get harder to find soon.

[@krisvanallen]

Lived in Cedar Park for 25 years - howdy!

[@brendamillar916]

Your granny squares are awesome!! Great work!!! Your inspiring!!

[@angelahill-martin1606]

Love your videos and most of us are guilty of multiple (WIP) work in progress.

[@susieinthecountry4434]

During the pandemic was a great productive time for me and granny square blankets. I crocheted 5. I crocheted a 12 round granny square blanket with a heart shaped center in red yarn, another was the pineapple granny square blanket, a 4 round granny square blanket with the joining color grey and finally a snowflake blanket in white and red which I am using as a holiday tree skirt. On my to do list for this year is a granny square jacket but am thinking worsted weight yarn will be too hot for me. Granny squares are special and I doubt that you will be tired or crocheting them by years end. Thanks for sharing your makes!

[@thecognitivedissonant3606]

It's been so nice to find more men in the yarn community- welcome!

[@cynthiaosgood3804]

I start my rectangular granny blankets by taking 3 of the exact type of 4 row squares you are making for your partners blanket and sew them side by side. Then I start the granny stitches around them. The squares become the middle, and the finished blanket is a retangle.

[@QueenBeasDsgn]

same.... except i use a 5 row granny square.... but 3 squares as the center of rectangle and work around those looks great even by alternating a bunch of grannies as the border to blend it all together.! great work and colors.

[@Jammn126]

Yep….your hooked. Love the colors on your squares. I saw the title of your video and just popped in. On your granny rectangle, the Secret Yarnery on you tube has a tutorial for the granny rectangle and she shows how to start the blanket and she shows how you can start the blanket so it strengthens the middle and that may help you with the spaces on your blanket. Have fun crocheting!🧶 I love all your makes.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you! My rectangle blanket was based on a tutorial I saw another video about doing a double-sided base row and I think that would fix my issue. I'm not gonna abandon this one, but now I know for next time!

[@susanm4200]

Hi Nick, enjoying your crochet journey. I hope u stick with it. Thanks for explaining the temperature blanket. I think yours will be beautiful. Also, glad u showcased the Re-spun yarn. I've been curious about it. 😊

[@user-dx8cf7rr5o]

You’re amazing! ❤ How do you manage to do so many things… I just found you a few days ago, and I love everything you show us. Take care of yourself-don’t work yourself to death-although crocheting is pretty relaxing for the soul 😂 I find it so myself! 😊

[@linda11640]

I like to make 2 small granny squares, whip stitch them together, as a base for my rectangle granny blankets. It keeps me from getting that "ugly" starting line. Your granny squares look great, and your temperature blanket is going to be fantastic!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

That’s a great idea, thank you! I may have accidentally ordered more yarn yesterday which arrives today and I may accidentally start yet another project using your technique!

[@gabrieleweber4665]

Nick, that is wonderful 😂🎉! Go for it!!

[@camlin6132]

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪 lm new to your channel and lm looking forward to follow your crochet projects 😊 im a yarnaddict and crochet is what l do most of my free time. 🤗

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Nice!!

[@MsDee255]

Similar to you, I learned to crochet as a kid, but I’ve only picked it up again in the past year, and also like you, I am currently obsessed with it, especially granny squares - blankets, cushion covers, hot water bottle covers, you name it. My daughter joked to me yesterday that her house is going to be entirely crochet as I keep making things for her (and her boyfriend’s dog). But I can’t stop now - I’m all in!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

I see no problem here! Crochet dog clothing -- uh oh -- I'm not going to let myself look into ideas for that yet or before you know it my dogs will have a more extensive wardrobe than me!

[@janriddell2351]

Hi Nick, I understand your crochet addiction. The mindfulness of crochet helps turn off from the realities of life. I am fortunate to be part of a group that donates for children overseas, so I am slowly decreasing my stash. Jan, Melbourne Australia 🌏🦘

[@redgingerbreadpam]

Oh I almost forgot to mention yes I love Austin. Right now I'm in south Louisiana right next door to Texas. I used to live in Amarillo. Love your granny squares...colors are beautiful...the last one you showed.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Nice! I love Louisiana. I used to go to New Orleans at least once a year when I lived in ATX. It's one of my favorite cities!

[@redgingerbreadpam]

@@URBANFARMBOYS yes I love New Orleans also

[@NinaGustin-j4z]

Check out The Crochet Crowd for the rectangle granny pattern to see how Mikey did his. He is amazing.

[@carlaaguilar5369]

If you love the granny stitch, you’re gonna love C2C stitch for blankets too.

[@kcfield601]

I am 62. My mother taught me to crochet when I was 4. I prefer knitting, which she taught me when I was 8. I haven't made a "granny square" anything for years. Lol All your projects are very nice. Great work. My wife of 42 years enjoys all the things I make. I am currently knitting on the 2nd emotional support chicken for her. She wants a flock. Hehe

[@karenbailey3493]

I found a tutorial where the person did a row of single crochet then started the granny around THAT, instead of just a chain. It made the beginning more firmed up. I, too, had the same question as you. I was searching KZbin and ran across that and thought it was brilliant.

[@beckerlea2441]

You are great greetings from Smokie mountains Tennessee

[@sharonturner5352]

I think the granny squares are awesome. I like the colors you have chosen.😊 I would like to do a temperature blanket It’s in the future for me.😊 The granny square is a very good idea 😊

[@joelbarron5328]

You are so creative.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you kindly!

[@pyenygren2299]

6:29 On the opposite side of the first row of clusters, I make the clusters in the same place as the first side.

[@lindacornelius3451]

Well, we have that in common the very first blanket I made was a king size but I did get it finished, but I’m also 69 you got a ways to go but finish it. It’ll be good you’ll like it.😊

[@fpwest1526]

I picked up crochet at the beginning of the pandemic. I can't stop. My husband often refers to me as Madam Defarge. I've made several blankets, amigarume, scarves, dice bags (we're gamers). My current projects are a granny rectangle garland, and shirt made from crochet thread, so very small crochet.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Oh wow!

[@gregoryvozar6236]

Saw your Rainbow Granny Square video first so I had to backtrack and see what created the sensation! Did I hear “rabbit hole”? Geez, there is no deeper rabbit hole than crochet. I fell into it about 5 years ago and I’m still wondering when I’ll hit the bottom. Now I need a storage locker for all my yarn. What was it you wrote in a comment? Brochet? GREAT terminology. I’m here to support the team! 🎉

[@Cr4ftym00]

Gorgeous squares ❤ you can’t beat a granny square. I’m working on my Havana Mosaic Afghan, it’s very relaxing. Yes please to more crochet content.

[@sandraharris7255]

When i make a rectangle blanket I crochet three granny squares about 6 rounds crochet or sew them tog then just continue crochet around the rectangle makes a pretty blanket .

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Oooh good tip, thanks!

[@sandrahodges9596]

Hi, glad to see you join the crochet world! I loved your video on the Ice yarns. I have that yarn. I am going use it with some white yarn from Caron. I'll make granny squares. I thought it might be about the right thickness to match the ice yarn. Your blanket will be very pretty when done. Good luck , have plenty of fun crocheting!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you!!!

[@JodiHamilton]

You laminated it! I love you! I'm working on a queen-size (approx) stripped blanket with 24 different colors. It's a moss stitch so it's very simple. It's my happy blanket.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

My boyfriend made fun of me for laminating it. I see no problem here!

[@JodiHamilton]

Problem? More like genius.

[@GinaBriggs-db1sk]

I watched. All your talk and l loved it your projects. Are beautiful please the colours are gorgeous thank you so much loved it all

[@Archie99919]

Hi Nick, I’m from the UK 🇬🇧 and have come across your site and love it… and guess what I was doing when watching you, Granny Squares 😂❤

[@PoshCrochetPatterns]

😊 watch out it's addicting lol 😊 as soon as I finish one pattern I'm immediately making another and alot times I have about 5 or so going at the same time lol

[@suzannespeight414]

Look up Secret Yarnery for her pattern for rectangle and circular granny

[@donnakosik7379]

Hi Nick your video popped up in my feed and I am glad I did, you made me feel like I'm not alone with all my unfinished projects. Yours are more organized than mine 🤔

[@kimberlyaustin6677]

Go Michigan! And Yarn! And Crochet!💚😊

[@lisarussell9333]

First time visit because of the crochet. Loved the temperature blanket. Nice relaxing podcast. Looking forward to more.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you!!

[@paulyknit]

I'm working on solid granny squares. I'm going to do a half double border on the squares and join them. Both tutorials are from Bella Coco on KZbin. I'm a knitter, but with crochet I have to watch a KZbin to figure it out. I enjoy both, and lots of gardening, and house plants. I'm in Northern California

[@mysweettlife]

If I was to tell anyone a person to watch for crochet my #1 is the crochet crowed

[@CaraAnn517]

You are just a whole vibe and I love it. Welcome to the crochet we community! Definitely going to check out the rest of your content 😁

[@rosagause7120]

Hello, I am watchin your you tub channel for the first time. I think it will be a year of the granny square phonomime. Everyone seems to be doing them. I never got into temperature blankets because It was too complicated for me to think about and follow through. Your idea is super great, I love it! You really broke it down for me and made it easier to think about. I also didn't do granny squares cause you had to connect them. Ugh, very tedious to do. They didn't have video's when I was growing up. Nothing like You Tub is today. I've taught some friends and colleges how to crochet. I've been crocheting since my great Auntie taught me when I was 4 or 5 yea old. I am now 66 and like you I started and stopped again and again. Anyway, my motto is practice, practice, practice. Try new things and step out of you comfort zone and go for it. I encourage you to be YOU and don't let anyone tell you that it isn't ok to crochet!! You are someone with a talent and it is a great pass time to be creative and your time to shine!!! Happy crocheting!!! Thanks, Rosa

[@janniejensen928]

Im making a blanket with mosaic granny squaress, they are fun to make in between normal granny squares :) Great projects you have going and yes way to many projects at once happens frequently :D

[@sandrahafner8385]

Hello Nick -I am 56, and have been crocheting for about 10 years. I just found your site today, and just love the burnt orange, espresso and the ivory-off white colors in your granny squares are amazing! The 3 color pattern repeating and the colors - just lovely!!! Your hobbies of Crochet and plants are such great hobbies as well! Any one that judges you or your hobbies, well they will have to deal with your followers, as I doubt that we will allow that! Have a great day, and I hope you have happy Weekend!!🙂

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

aww hahahaha thank you so much!

[@PoshCrochetPatterns]

What you do is first row work into the bb back bumps of your beginning chain then work into a circle follow it around on the chain you created by working into the back bumps there are different ways to do it. But that's what I do sometimes to create a tight oval. Also what you might also find helpful my favorite crochet channel Mikey he has actually made a few blankets starting just like yours his channel is called The Crochet Crowd, so you always could try his methods to fix the problem with the starting of the blanket. But honestly your pretty good 😊

[@Kickrocksproductions]

1st timer. You will never tire of granny squares... there are too many to create!..just tell your friends and family to lookout for their blankets cause they are coming :)

[@joycematthew876]

The holes that you dont like in the beginning of your partners rectangle granny is only because you worked the stitches into the stitch instead of the space. And yes you can cinch it down with a needle and yarn into the space

[@GreatLakesGal-Diane]

You popped up in my feed today…I’m a crocheter too, and love all things yarn! As for the rectangular granny, check out the tutorial by Mikey at The Crochet Crowd. I’ve done rectangular grannies (love them!) and I’ve not ‘staggered’ the first round. Your temperature blanket is gorgeous…and it’s going to be mammoth!!! Fellow nurse here, from Michigan (nice design on your shirt😉). Look forward to catching more of your videos!!!

[@nerfatari4289]

Hi dont give up on those WIP's 😂

[@Fuj109]

I’m new here, and I really enjoyed watching you show your granny squares….so fun. I’m following you now. Keep up the good work….🤗🙋 Sue

[@Gammies08]

Your work is beautiful…don’t give up

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you!!

[@lovinglanguages1]

I think you made the stitches a bit spaced and then made your second section tighter stitches. I would suggest that you ask Juan the Yarn Addict-great channel, and he would be able to help you fix it, I think.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Thank you, I will!

[@dtfwilliams]

I just saw a video where it was recommended to double up your yarn for the start of the grannytangle. I haven't made any yet, but that tip could address your issue 👌

[@deniseheiser1633]

I tend to like Granny squares also. Because each square to me is a mini finished project.

[@joelbarron5328]

That looks just fine the way it is. I've been crocheting for over 40 years.

[@ya-ya329]

Agreed. It gives it a unique look 😊

[@BusyBeadBoutique]

Love your larger 3 tone granny square blanket you have going! It's going to look so pretty! (the others are nice too). And I completely know what you mean on getting into a hobby and diving all in! My craft room depicts the variety of me doing so lol. Also- this past year I got back into crocheting and now living in a colder place it's helped me as well to pass through the winter less "blue". =) Blessings to you and Happy Crocheting! -Sommer

[@BusyBeadBoutique]

and oh my gosh your temperature blanket for January-- gorgeous! And I completely love the idea of doing a temp blanket in this style! Thanks for sharing!

[@heatherpearson3784]

Love your projects. That temperature blanket is inspiring. I knit a temperature scarf some years ago but didn’t plan well. It is 17 feet long. Knitting a hat now.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Holy smokes that’s a long scarf!!!

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

You are still supposed to start a square with a center loop. You make it square or rectangle in the first set up row. I’ve never seen anyone start anything with a line. So that’s interesting.

[@felinesewblessed1218]

I love your temperature blanket design and colors! Maybe I’ll copy you, but use thinner yarn. Enjoyed watching!

[@Ruby-wise]

Agree--when one suffers from SADD, a fire, a stash of both coffee and a gazillion skeins of lovable yarn,,is all we need to make it to spring! My mother taught me to crochet when I was very young. She copied projects by looking at another’s work and counting the stitches. I found her method frustrating so I determined to read patterns and expand my crochet vocabulary. I miss the times she and I did projects; me reading and doing..and her looking at my work and duplicating it. We always chose different colors and made different sizes, however we enjoyed our common creativity. I LOVE the Granny Square Revival so much, I laid down a knitting project to refresh my skill and clear out my thread stash. But alas, I need m o r e thread to finish out and tie my Granny’s together❣️😹

[@PinkPumpkin529]

Hey! Just came on & here you are! I just HAVE to say, right off, I LOVE your Michigan tank!!! ❤❤❤ Am a Michigander myself w/plans to move back HOME!!! Thanx for all info, keep up the good work! GO BLUE!!! ✌️🤘

[@rosannerosado3666]

That was a good price, on the boxes. I am going to try a granny square sweater, But I dont like crazy color but your squares seem to match good.

[@rosannerosado3666]

I think your rectangle is not in the stitch itself, or it could be the thickness in the yarn, the weight.

[@sawithers]

I have been addicted to granny squares too. I have been working on blankets, baskets, bags, hats, and wash clothes. I am all over the place.

[@dorcasfields6624]

Lovely work. 😍 I love your color choices for your blankets. I also love plants as well. I grew up on a farm in the 60's. I remember picking stones out of the 50 acres and putting them to the hedge rows. We also hand pulled the weeds when the crops were coming up. It was a lot of work. Dad didn't use weed killer till after we left home. It gave us a good work ethic. I enjoyed seeing your work. I make mainly blankets. I use different stitches. I have about 3 favorite that I use a lot. I haven't made a temperature blanket. Here in northeastern Indiana the weather has been crazy.

[@barbarajohnson1572]

When you come up the other side of the foundation.... work your shell stitch (3dc i think)...INTO the space rather than the stitch ....

[@KevinMontreal]

Great job! I picked up crochet during covid and it IS addictive… I started with a temperature blanket but being a newbie it was way too big and I stopped in September. I usually do 5 projects at one time in 30 minute increments to force myself to take a break and stretch. Right now I have a blanket, a shawl, a cardigan and some socks going. I do a hat just to have a small project that I can finish in a day. I use Ravelry a lot to keep my project notes in and to manage my stash. Keep on crocheting, you have a good eye for colour!

[@DebsArtsyLife]

Ophelia talks, here on KZbin, has a great granny rectangle tutorial.

[@curious9801]

Hello, Yes I think you are right. The centre doesn’t do it any favors. Why not work a rectangle in double crochet or even single to make the centre more solid. That would be my idea. Aa you have worked a lot I would try to fill,it in with single c. Good luck.

[@EmmePhillips-HookinEmme]

Love the granny’s! I am working on the Boy Blue Baby Blanket I’m neons.

[@NittyGritty_Crochet]

lol I totally relate, I started in October last year and I can not believe it's nearly March lol your stitch work is beautiful and I love all of your color choices. I went down the Hexi-Cardigan spiral and can not stop

[@Duetzgirl]

Make 3 granny squares . six rows each. Sees them together for the center of your granny blanket. Go from there and continue your square rectangle blanket around them. Its a very nice one. Try it. Got the. Idea from mama llama kayla. Channel.

[@IHAVERIGHTS]

Your work is beautiful. I am 51, and learned to crochet when I was 6 or 7. BIG fan of granny square blankets. I made 2 for Christmas for the Godsons boys. I'm now working on 1 for me now. I have a king size bed, SO many squares!! I have an obscene amount of yarn, I'm sure I will never be able to use it all before I die, even if I crochet 10 hrs. a day. lol Big into crochet, and raising my egg laying birds.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

What sort of birds? We have had chickens since moving here. We are totally revamping the coop and run this winter so we can get more in the spring. I also want to get guinea fowl!

[@miznataly01]

Loves your yarns

[@twagner1312]

I am currently going down the granny square rabbit hole as well. Working on a corner to corner granny square blanket, using loops and threads, alternating 4 colors. Also a plant enthusiast!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

We must be twins! :-)

[@OnezumiDaisuke]

I love your projects. I thought I wanted to make a temperature blanket for 2022. Then I measured the stitch I wanted to use and mathed it out and realized it would have been GIGANTIC. Like, cover my living room, out the front door, across the smallish yard, and 2 doors down the apartments next door. Shot myself down on that one. 😅 Good luck with yours though! I like the color combinations. 😁

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Hahahaha at least you were able to exercise self restraint!!

[@handmadebylayne]

Idk if others have answered you about the start of your granny rectangle...... mine always looks a bit wonky like that. You can use some of your yarn and sew the gaps closed if you want it to look tighter. :)

[@KelliHediger]

Enjoy your crochet content.

[@CasualKnitter]

OMG you really are deep in and I'm here for the entire thing! I look forward for temperature blanket because I knitted one last year but now I'm looking to crochet one ❤

[@LindaKNe]

Hi Re spaces or gaps in the beginning of a rectangular granny squares, there is a good KZbin video on Ophelia Talks site which shows a way to avoid the spaces. Like your channel. Really nice work! Linda in California

[@gwendoylnluckettcarrethers7600]

Hi, I am a new subbie. I enjoyed your vlog. I am not a granny square maker. They are lovely but I never gravitated to the granny square craze. Your projects are lovely.

[@malinmattsson87]

Hej från Sverige. I love you’re crochet. I am a Swedish knitter and I am doing a bit of crochet to and I am stuck on the granny square to 🙂

[@AndreaRose63]

Love your ideas!!❤

[@quinnhen2325]

Love the different colors of granny squares! Native Texan, lived north f Austin for many years. Moved to WAY upstate NY in ‘21. Almost to Canada. Started crocheting 7 weeks ago and am somewhat obsessed.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Nice! I'm in the Hudson Valley about an hour north of the city, but I have so much more of NY to explore. It's such a pretty state!

[@karenlaroche8200]

I love your granny square temp blanket . currently wip is a granny square purse and a huge blanket I can't wait to finish and granny squares seem to work up pretty fast .I been crocheting since I was about 5 yrs old ,my grandma taught me, she'd be proud of me today.i taught all the girls in the neighborhood and they still remember.sure helps me from some food addiction and smoking.

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Wow, that's amazing! I remember my mom teaching me when I was a kid (maybe 10-12 years old) and I never forgot the basics even if I didn't ever attempt it again for another ten years, and then took another ten year break! It's like riding a bike - at least the basics are!

[@jamielozano6195]

Came across your video on my YT recommended section! For the granny square/rectangle blankets, I usually will chain 4 and then connect the chain, creating a loop. I'll then crochet into that loop and use that as my "center." You could also do the magic ring as well, but the ring can be less sturdy for bigger projects like a blanket, or something that goes through the wash. I hope this helps! So neat seeing what you've worked on and all of the plants in the background

[@jamielozano6195]

I hadn't seen the second blanket yet! looks beautiful, and your technique is awesome!

[@christinacolon9326]

"I woke up and grabbed my crochet hook" That is classic! I love it. Don't ever ever say you are sorry for doing something you love. Your work is beautiful and I am so happy to hear you are doing a temperature blanket, Sue Serio (weather lady) on Good Day Philadelphia does them and that is where I first heard about them. I have been crocheting for over 30 years and granny squares are still my favorites to do. I have crocheted on the Staton Island Ferry ( a nod to your crocheting on the plane). A suggestion.....if you feel comfortable start doing "lives" with your videos. I think you would be very popular going live maybe doing one just on crochet, another on plants etc. I look forward to more videos and love your granny square color choices.

[@foofootification]

Hey! Welcome to the yarny community. Currently working on sweaters. Like you are obsessed with granny square blankets right now, I’m obsessed with sweaters. I learned to crochet years ago and a year ago picked it back up. Now I can’t stop. Glad to see I’m not the only one. Great work and look forward to seeing more. Loved the video. 🙂

[@WebsterJudith]

I have been learning to crochet by watching youtube over the last year. There so many great teachers and so much more to learn. Your work is beautiful and I love your color choices. I’m addicted to yarn and patterns at this stage and definitely enjoying the hobby. Living a couple of counties north of you. Right now I’m working on cotton placemats (Lion Brand 24/7) with a filet design, a toddler blanket (Lion Brand Hue + Me) and a baby blanket with a self striping Mandala yarn but I am doing color-control. Happy hooking!

[@URBANFARMBOYS]

Happy hooking to you too! I love that expression!

[@treelimbtlc]

I love crochet and understand the addiction. I too, am doing a temperature blanket with small granny squares (3 rows), and am enjoying it so much. Sometimes I am a few days behind, so I keep a chart and then I will sit down and do a few at a time and join it all once a week. I love it. Now I wish I had done big squares like yours because of less joining.