Crochet Podcast Episode 22

[@butterflytatt]

I always look forward to seeing The Secret Yarnery in my notifications. I enjoy watching watching all your podcasts and tutorials. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, memories and your life with us. 💕

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much, Michell!! xx xx!

[@sabrinacordova2035]

I love your podcasts. I am 63, disabled, mother of 4, grandma of 16. Crocheting keeps me happy and sane. I live in the suburbs of Baltimore, MD, USA. Looking forward to a live chat with you! Friday nights at 8 or 9 pacific time is a little late Eastern time, but I will totally be online for your live chat!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Sabrina! Love your name! You sure do have a lot of people to crochet for! Good for you! Hope to chat soon! xx!

[@sharonanderson6531]

Hi Christa, I'm Sharon. I live in the Eastern part of the USA. I am an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf. I am also a mom of two adult daughters, and a preacher's wife. I really enjoy many different crafts. My grandma on my mom's side of the family taught me as well to crochet an knit. I did not pursue either while I was growing up. But recently ( a year) attempted to reteach myself how to crochet. I don't read patterns. Not sure if I ever learned to. So tutorials are great right now. My youngest daughter this past year has shown interest and has learned to crochet so easier items. I enjoy your vlogs and tutorials. You have a very sweet and pleasant voice.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh thank you so much, Sharon!! You are too kind! So glad crochet has found it's way back into your life! Big big hugs! xx!

[@terrygardner5]

I am enjoying these older podcast learning more about you, the children, hubby and love the birds I am a nature lover!

[@nancyhanks65]

I always enjoy the the videos at the end showing where you live . I appreciate the time you take to do this for the viewers. These are beautiful and their tail feathers are gorgeous. They seem to be very curious about you ....LOL

[@SecretYarnery]

That was crazy, right Nancy? Never saw anything like that in my life! xx!

[@annasullivan4946]

FYI- Happy with your pod cast idea for 10 a.m. my time on Fridays. Loved the afghans/blanket that you shared with us. You and Jayda are my coaches love all the help I have gotten from you. Thanks!

[@heidiaumiller5315]

I drive a 18 wheeler and am alone most of the time so listening to yal on the podcast makes me feel not alone. I love you all. Thank you

[@barbaragillispie9993]

Just wanted to thank u so much for magic knot. It makes things so much easier. Thanks.

[@queenpin75]

The birds are so cute! They look like they want to come inside for a visit!!

[@jodimars1]

Hi Christa! How awesome to still have a blanket Grandma made, love it! The Birds was the first scary movie I saw as a child, it still creeps me out to this day. You know there's gonna be trouble when they try to peck through the glass! Always enjoy your podcasts, thank you for sharing!! :)

[@Twinkley1981]

Hi Christa. My name is Donna. I'm from the UK, Cumbria just by the Lake District. I'm a mum of two girls, a fur baby Dog, and I've been with my girls dad for over 20 years. I absolutely love crochet, walking and animals. I learned to crochet when my big sister who was only 36, passed away. My heart broke, I was grieving terribly and was like a zombie. After many months of feeling terrible, I wanted to try a distract myself, so I thought of knitting. Even though I could knit I just didn't feel it, so I bought a crochet hook, I went on KZbin and learned to crochet. That was just over 2 years ago, I've crocheted every day since and I absolutely LOVE crochet, yarn and how this hobby has helped my mental health. Anyway that's enough about me. I'm loving your channel, so glad I found it. If you do a Friday evening 6-7pm your time, I would definitely be able to watch you. 😊

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Donna! So nice to meet you! And super glad crochet has found a way into your life... BIG big hugs! xx!!

[@Caryolah]

Hi Christa! Another great video! The birds in the window! Hilarious! They were lookin at themselves...silly birds. Reminds me of the birds that hang out here on the balcony...(I'll see if I can find a picture). Your poncho is the cutest! Love watching Nikol from The Pine Cottage also! (She makes me feel close to home as she's in Ohio)...Hope you had a great Easter. Cary

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi CARY!! How are you and The Girls doing? A parcel reached the UK last week, so yours should arrive soon too! Just saying. ;) xx!!

[@christinewaltman674]

Hi I am Christine Waltman, I am from Vancleave, Mississippi. I am disabled an spend a lot of time by myself, so crocheting an watching your videos are the best time of my day. Thank u for all u do for us.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Christine!! Thank you so much for your kindness! I'm happy to spend as much time with you as you can stand! xx!!

[@lisapena8602]

Always enjoy your videos. The birds are too sweet :) I love the memories of your Grandmother, I have similar ones. 11 pm is good for me in the U.S.. The Alfred Hitchcock birds are awsome.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Lisa!! xx!

[@masuganut2082]

Your grandmother sounds like me. I have my tea and sweets and crochet and the tv on That blanket is gorgeous!!!! It’s so wonderful you have those memorials! I would love a tutorial on that!!! I love that blanket you knitted! Gorgeous! And yes that is what drives me nuts about knitting, it’s slowly but it drapes beautifully. Dropping stitches makes me panic! The crocheted blanket is gorgeous. I love seeing all this! You’re so kind to let us into your life like that🙂

[@christinnascreations9072]

Man another project to add to my list, loving the poncho. Special hubby, awww so sweet😌. Luv yah 💕

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Christinna! How's that Blurre coming along? You are a brave woman!!! Those stitches look tiiiiiny! Big big hugs! xx!

[@tamar0804]

I love how green Kenya looks! We are are just hitting Spring in Oklahoma and I am getting excited to see something other than brown outside! I don't knit but loved that blanket you made your husband!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Kristy!!! xx!

[@borealis85]

Hello there from the East coast of the USA, Boston, MA. Iam Barbara aka borealis85. Thank you for answering my so many questions. That was exciting. I love the colors on your husband's blanket and the stories about your grandmother. The birdies at the window seemed they wanted to go in. How beautiful that sight. See you in the next podcast!

[@SecretYarnery]

BARBARA!! Hello! Nice to meet you! :) Thank you so much! xx!

[@armandavasquez2411]

Oh how beautiful they are. I would of love them to hang out on my window. I could watch them all day. Thank you for sharing such beauty.

[@vahlfamily]

Hi I am Shannon from Ontario Canada. I just discovered your podcast and I'm hooked! I cannot wait to go back and watch them all. My current project is crochet socks. I'm determined to succeed. I can't wait to watch a live video. I'm very flexible so as long as it's not in the middle of the night, I'm going to try and watch.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Shannon!! Welcome! I want to do socks too! Was looking at patterns in the night, but it was UK terms, and I was like - bleh - I'll find one is US terms in the morning. ha ha ha!! xx!!

[@vahlfamily]

The Secret Yarnery I have been attempting the socks from Rohn Strong's book called Step into Crochet. I do not recommend this book. His instructions are too vague and it seems like he is missing stitches and information to make his patterns flow. I am on my second pattern now and I am very frustrated. I've heard Vicki Browns patterns are good. I am going to try those next.

[@ladonnamcghee1269]

Wow I love that beautiful shawl, sorry I missed so many of your episodes

[@SecretYarnery]

Always time to catch up, Ladonna! xx!

[@monicahalverson5552]

Hi Christa,I am new..nice to meet you...love seeing the birds and lovely weather.we got 9 inches of snow yesterday.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Monica!! SNOW??? Yikes. But it sure must be pretty! Where abouts do you live? xx!

[@monicahalverson5552]

The Secret Yarnery I live in Minnesota..

[@irene_f.]

I love what you are wearing. Thank you for your thoughtfulness in putting the links for it.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Irene! Usually I forget, so for once I am all proud! ha ha ha! ;) xx!

[@amandasmith4083]

I'm currently working on a vest for my mom for her birthday! ❤ i really enjoy your podcast!!!!! I watch them when I crochet! Love it!!!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Amanda! Thank you so much! The vest sounds lovely!!

[@lisasmith1565]

How funny to so all those birds, preening for the pretty bird. Thanks for a few new podcast to watch love Jarrod Hannah Robina and Claudia but you gave me a few new people to watch. So I'll go check them out. If you decide to live stream on Fri I'll really try tune in put I have my 3 year old and may not get to watch but I'll make sure my tablet in charged and we can go out to let her play with the rooster,they are best friends and so funny together. Be blessed today you deserve it HLPH Lisa

[@SecretYarnery]

Fabulous, Lisa! I do that too on Saturday mornings while I teach crochet - no electronics until my first student arrives! ha ha ha! Works a treat. Well, until they get hungry. ;) xx!!

[@michelleschafer9692]

OMG the birds on the window are sooooo awesome!!

[@KazAussieYarnaholic]

Have been binge watching your vlogs/podcasts from ep 1 to this one for the past 2 days. LOVING THEM!! ❤❤❤ I have enjoyed watching you grow and blossom. Love your energy, bubblyness, and especially the way you teach and explain stitches. Keep up your fantastic work and congrats on reaching 101K! subscribers ☺🇦🇺❤❤

[@Isleofcrochet]

Hello Christa! I’m so glad I found your channel! I absolutely love your videos! I love watching with a cup of tea while my two year old twin boys take a nap! We live on the Isle of Wight in the UK, my boys were born in Portugal though while we lived over there for a year!.... I started crocheting about a year ago and I’ve crocheted everyday since 😂 I love your set up with all your yarn! I love hearing about your life! X

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Jo! Welcome! So glad you joined us! Twins are fun! Our boys are often mistaken for twins - and need everything the same... at the same time... I've taken to color coding them - one is "Power Ranger Red", and the other is "Power Ranger Blue". Saves me a heap of fights! :)

[@angelladyer1546]

Hi Christa. Thank you for another great video. I am still working on my moms blanket for my sister’s birthday. It has been slow going because it is emotionally taxing when I pick it up. Healing and grief is a process like all things. Anyway watching your videos and chat is helping my enjoy the process and feel like I am crocheting with a nice group of friends. I am going to do the cardi cal because I need to make something for myself. I have only been crocheting since October and everything I have made had been a gift so far. I can’t wait to start I have picked out some lovely yarn ( I have the same crochet book and I pulled it out to help so thanks for the tip).

[@joanndeming3467]

Hello Crista, My name is JoAnn from Indiana USA. Truly enjoy watching your videos and I will be making the big whopping bag . I loved how it turned out, but I will be making it for my yarn stash, so I have to make more then 1 😄. Thank you for being there, your a bright spot in my day. JoAnn

[@SecretYarnery]

AWE! Thank you JoAnn!! That is so kind of you! Thank you so much! Big big hugs! xx!

[@clareloney]

Awwwwww....memories Christa! You have evolved and come so far. Your style gets better and better. These days it's like you are in the room chatting but so lovely to look back at these chats too. 💕 🌸💗💞🌸💗🌸💞🌸

[@SecretYarnery]

That's makes one of us. I can't manage it. HA HA HA

[@pamsheets2939]

I just watched a bunch of the early podcasts & the evolution of your channel is wonderful to see. My Grams also taught me when I was young...she had the tv tray/rocker set-up too 😁❤️ Thank you for being brave enuf to put yourself out here on KZbin! Have a great day/night 🌅

[@thetroublewithtrebles1362]

Thanks for keeping me company while I'm teaching myself how to do corner-to-corner crochet. I needed something to listen to, that didn't require my eyes, since they've been otherwise engaged. :-) I just read about some prehistoric knapped tools found in Kenya, which are supposedly the oldest known tools made by hominids...something like 3.3 million years ago. Between that and feeding giraffes, etc., it sounds like Kenya's an interesting place to visit. I say visit, not live, because people rarely seem to see the sights where they live.

[@SecretYarnery]

What an interesting tidbit! Glad I could keep you company while you busted out the C2C! Thank you! xx

[@thetroublewithtrebles1362]

I never thought I'd listen to a crochet blog, but you're a pleasure to listen to. I thought you were recording from a store, but that's all yours! I'm jealous. :-)

[@libbycurry]

Hi Christa! Love your podcasts and I, too, watch but don't comment (lol)! Love your poncho and I'm going to give that pattern a try. I,too, like things that don't fall off your shoulders when wearing! Love hearing your birds. My daughter has two big birds, a white Cockatoo (Leo) and a Macaw (Rikki). They can get really loud when they want attention too! I live in Gainesville, Georgia so I'm not quite sure what time i could join in on a live streaming podcast, but I very much enjoy your podcasts on Wednesdays!

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh HI Libby!! Thank you SO much for introducing yourself. Chances are it will be a Friday morning for the live streaming. A bit earlier than this, if I'm lucky! xx!!

[@lorettaunderwood614]

I love what you're wearing. I want to make one. It it does look cozy, and i love garment that don't move around or fall off.

[@SecretYarnery]

Me tooooo! xx!

[@mellodym5931]

Hiiii!!!! Love the color coding egg idea! One year for Christmas, I placed #'s instead of my children's names on their gifts. It drove them crazy! Why shake and try to figure out what a gift is if you don't know who it belongs to?! haha A live stream would be fun but they are very fast paced. By the time you begin reading one comment, 15 more have posted. haha Your morning time would be my night time but I would find that perfect! I'm still mesmerized by all the yarn in the background. A true Crocheter! I'm still working on a Graphghan and a shawl. Love the fuzzy headed birds! They were probably wanting your yarn!! Do you live near the "divide" where the ground is separating? I saw that on the news this morning. WOW! Have a great day, Christa!

[@SecretYarnery]

That is so crazy! I heard about the divide from youtube comments! ha ha ha! Rains just washed away a bunch of ash. It wasn't like an earthquake, or anything. Hasn't even made the news here! ha ha ha Love the numbering idea! I use 6 different wrapping papers cut into mini card shapes, and then leave out a color/person chart on Christmas eve night. :) Figure it's less tempting for the kids, and now they think it's normalQ! I put names on them last Christmas (we were away until the 23rd, anyway) and the kids didn't even bother LOOKING! ha ha ha! WIN. :) xx!!

[@rachelpowell3809]

I love looking forward to your podcasts Christa. They are always so interesting and awesome to watch and they make me giggle too. Thank you for been so helpful with your tutorials and just been you. Oh and eeeek the box... Just eeeek xxx

[@SecretYarnery]

RIIIIIIIIGHT?? Were you listening to the shakey shakey?? JAM PACKED! xx!!

[@rachelpowell3809]

The Secret Yarnery I know right! How on earth you managed to fit it all in I'll never know. Xxx

[@karenforte5674]

I started with Bob Wilson 123 also. She is so good to learn from. Maggie Waldron was my second person I listened to. From there I check out everyone I can. I've started with your podcast 1 and enjoyed all of them.

[@mctron22rd]

The birds are so cute! They don't seem afraid which is strange but so intriguing. The birds are like.. "Bring us all your bird seed!" That is so crazy! I have little birds who hang out on my window seal but as soon as I open the curtains they are gone!! Which just made me remember you said that they can't see in. One looked like he wanted to fight his reflection!

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much for sharing, Crystal and Robert Dominguez! xx

[@barbarajeannebrennan8287]

Hi Christa. I taught myself to crochet via a book as well. I learned how to knit for 2 weeks when I was 13 and put it aside when I went back to school.

[@Tina-gi1ot]

My Grandma Evelyn & my Great Grandma Mary both crocheted. Mary would make blankets, doilies and table covers. Evelyn would make blankets, couch cover like your Grandma did, poncho & shawls. She also did needlepoint art she would free hand a lot. I have some that I want to make into shadow bow art for myself and my kids. Both of my Grandma's could not teach me by the time I wanted to learn from. I learned by watching Claire @ Bobwilson123 as well. Where do you think the best place to find crochet books that are not very expensive is? I think what you are doing is good for the ladies.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Tina! I have no idea about cheap books - all I can do from over here is buy them on Amazon. SO cool about the crochet history in your family. Such a treasure. Big hugs! xx

[@sandrachristiansen1404]

I really like your podcasts because you stick to crochet. So many of my favorite crochet podcasts are now half about knitting. Someday I might try knitting, but for now I'm having ao much fun crocheting and trying everything I can. Love the variety of your content.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you Sandra! I like the "pure crochet" stuff too. No time to listen to someone go on about knitted socks. ;) lol! BIG hugs! xx!!

[@MeemeeMao]

I learn crochet by watching my mom making her lots....and lotsss of table covers that she never use to date. Lol. That's 24 years ago, when I'm 9. So I know my basics. I bought my first needle in 2010 and turn to bobwilson & crochetgeek to learn how to crochet. I'm used to reading diagrams, but not written pattern. My mom own a Japanese crochet tablecloth book, that's where I learn how to read diagrams. So they help me a lot on how to read written pattern and that's how I actually know how to crochet amigurumi.

[@juliejredmart]

Hi Christa! Thanks for making me smile 😊 Love your poncho. I'm so going to attempt this. How many big cakes do you think it would require? I received my little bag per your recommendation for my crochet gadgets!!! It's so cute. I chose the navy blue & polka dots. Excited about the live streaming!!! Any time. Have a great day! I love birds - so jealous 😁

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh Julie! Congratulations! I hope you're loving it! I used 500g of chunky for my main color, and 3 balls for the accent colors - with yarn left over of the accent ones. :) xx!

[@masuganut2082]

I finally got to finish watching this and yes I agree. French fried crochet is adorable and she’s incredibly kind hearted! I haven’t seen most of who you mentioned but I’ll have to check them out So sweet of you to give a shout out to people!!

[@kerrynwright]

Love the poncho! Thinking I might make that! My grandma taught me to crochet too. I was age 10 with a twisted ankle and broken rib, so she taught me to crochet to keep me occupied during recovery. I took off after learning basic stitches & followed a crochet pattern for a bright pink shell vest and skirt (think 70s!!), then designed my own crochet bag to go with it & proudly wore it to my uncle's wedding! I've kept it.... not sure why, as it's pretty daggy now & no daughters or granddaughters?!? Thanks for your fun podcasts. I'm gradually binge watching my way through them! I'll eventually catch up. Blessings from South Australia. Kerryn

[@SecretYarnery]

That's awesome, Kerryn Wright! Thanks for sharing!! xx

[@jennifereckard7978]

I didn't comment for a long time. Then a few months ago I started and I do it all the time. I love your channel. I love your links I'm subscribed to most of them already.

[@SecretYarnery]

Good for you Jennifer! That first-comment-hurdle can be a b*tch! Glad you flew over it so much easier than me! xx!!

[@YarnjoyPodcast]

Great video! Love your crochet story. Fridays at 8 am pdt would be good for me because it would actually be 10 am here in Texas.

[@J_adoreLife]

Hi Christa enjoyed this podcast and hearing about your family. I am Rhonda I live in Georgia and we have 6 kiddos and looking forward to our first grand babies in June, twin girls. If you turn you granny squares after each round instead of working in a continuous round it will lay flat and squared

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Rhonda! Nice to meet you! I do that... but it still seems to ripple up. But my tension is loose as a goose, so maybe that's what messes me up. ;) xx!!

[@masuganut2082]

Omg not to comment again but just the thought of you taking us to see the elephants I’m about to cry. It’s always been my dream to spend an afternoon or anything with an elephant!!!❤️

[@denisecontreras6531]

Hey great podcast. Those birds looked like they wanted to come in. They look big. But I think they are pretty.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Denise!!! xx xx!!

[@Ragnellsdream]

Hi. Im in the Chicago time zone. 10 am my time is a wonderful time for me. I think thats 6 pm for you. Thanks for asking. I love your grandmothers blanket. So cute!

[@melodyramirez8350]

I love your shawl it is georgious thank you for the link to it.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hope you try it too! Quick pattern once you get the hang of it. :) xx!

[@rosereedplans2521]

So glad I found your channel. There are so many knitting channels but not many for crocheting. Thanks for th e videos. Time to binge

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you found us, Rose!! xx!

[@lorindamckinster6464]

Hi Christa, I am Lori & I'm from Columbus, Ohio, USA. I love watching your tutorials & podcasts.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Lori!! I recognize your profile pic! One of us!! :D Thank you so much! xx!!

[@lorindamckinster6464]

You are so cute! You make me smile & I love hearing about Kenya.

[@christinnascreations9072]

Well then aren't we thankful for the crochet school😊! Luv yah 💕

[@CanadianCrocheter]

OMG! So much I want to say! First of all, thank you, thank you, thank you for the shout out. It warms my heart to know that you watch my little blurbs. Also, what is a “mystery package”? I love your blankets and your grandmother’s too. I know we can’t feel the blankets but they look great on video. I know you said that you cheat when picking colours to go together but I feel a lot of that is innate. You’re a natural! I took a colour theory course in college and that is one of the few things that I remember...lol. I wish I had the opportunity to raise my kids in an “old-fashioned” town. My career dictated where I had to live. Too late for them now anyway, lol (we basically have only one kid left at home). Lastly, I looooove birds! My kids call me the crazy bird lady because I am always trying to entice birds to come to our property (although feeding birds is not always a good idea because with bird food comes other issues like vermin.....another story). Question: do you consider yourself a loose or tight crocheter? I crochet very loosely because of joint issues so my attempts at amigurumi are sad.

[@SecretYarnery]

You're welcome, Debbie! I'm glad you started vlogging. And your blurbs are GREAT! I had to edit this podcast so many times - don't want to offend anyone in the homeland with ALL the reasons (apparently i wanted to go on about!) why I don't want to raise my kids in the West. LOL! Yikes. Me and my big honest mouth. ha ha ha!! I love birds too! This is the first house I have lived in where they knock om the windows, though! Lucky. Do you have an mesh onion bag outside with your yarn scraps? I want to do that... had an onion bag set aside too, but completely forgot where I stashed it! Big big hugs! Oh - and LOVE that C2C you did! Great idea with the smaller shells to win the yarn chicken. BOSS move! Well played! xx!!

[@CanadianCrocheter]

The Secret Yarnery thanks so much. I Don’t do that yarn scarps for the birds. There is an animal rescue sanctuary here that I frequent and they told me that it is not a good idea because they have seen many baby chicks die because they get tangled in the yarn. It turned me off. But if people are going to do it, they need to make sure that the yarn is small enough to prevent entanglement. And they also suggest not using man-made fibres because the babies sometimes peck at the nesting materials. But the biggest reason I don’t provide them with yarn is because most birds try to hide their nests and I don’t want to give them yarn that will brighten their nests. It’s like putting a big bullseye on their babies to all the predators. Anyway, that’s just me. I only provide food and water. Anyway, thats the latest installment of info from the crazy bird lady....haha

[@lynnwinter94]

Hi Christa, I love your grandmas blanket. I love your knitted one too. Got my cushion finished I love love love it, and have started my scraptastic blanket as u know. Defo gonna do that cardi u r on doing too. Those birds r class. I love all the info u give us it's all fascinating. Luv ya 💖 x

[@lynnwinter94]

Oh and I'm defo in on the live chat, it's a brill idea x

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Lynn!! Hope you got some sleep! xx!!

[@lynnwinter94]

The Secret Yarnery this is me today roflol 😨😨😨 x

[@lynnwinter94]

Amanda H I'm doing good thanks, how r u? We had snow but it's lovely and sunny today yeaaah. Can't wait it's going to be so good 😃😃😃 x

[@lynnwinter94]

Amanda H 👍👍👍👍👍 x

[@pamelasmith1699]

Krista, wanted to introduce myself . . . I'm Pam Smith from Alleghany, NY. Watching you get a me intrigued about Nairobi Kenya, wish I could come for a visit! 😃 Love the poncho you made! I'm going to try my hand at it.

[@tammyallen2931]

Aww, thanks, for the shout out, was sitting here crocheting and watching, then heard my name. Thank you, it made my day.

[@60x2andgood]

Omw I love Grandmas blanket it is awesome !!!

[@Kynlay08]

Was watching this with my 18m old and when it switched to the clip of the birds on your window she was so excited about the birds and kept pointing at the screen and saying bir (her form of bird, shes just learning to talk).

[@TheZencha]

Hi Christa :) WOW, you knitted a blanket!!!! I don't know many who did it, I sure did not, I crochte mine, even If I knit for 40+ years. No wonder you did not like the knitting experience :) I find both knitting and crocheting has its place :) Yeah, what would we do without podcasts and tutorials on KZbin :) Hugs from Croatia, Ada

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Ada!!! Big big hugs!! xx!

[@marywanamaker2700]

Congrats on your 9k subscribers!!!! Im Mary from New York, I enjoys listening and watching your vlogs!!! I saw in previous vlogs, the yarn has your logo on it, do you have a yarn factory that produces the yarn? I like bob wilsons vlogs too. Proper pineapple is another good one, mike at the crochet crowd is a great teacher and his personality is awesome. He's from Canada!

[@SecretYarnery]

So cool! Yes, I buy from a manufacturer and have my own brand. :) xx!

[@jenniferd8411]

I finished the shawl and it was so much easier than it looks! I learned how to follow a chart by doing that cal! It is for my mom’s birthday. I brought it to work to work on during my break and someone asked me to make her one too! Thanks so much for the great tutorials!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Jennifer! So happy to hear! xx!!

[@rubyred1ism]

Hi Christa! Great vlog, gotta check out the poncho pattern! Gorgeous! 🤗

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Dana!!! Waiting for your vlog! Just saying. ;) XX!!

[@rubyred1ism]

The Secret Yarnery I have been trying to get one up but I'm having some health problems right now. Hopefully soon. 🤞🤞🤞

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh sorry Dana! I hope you feel better soon. Big big hugs! Xx!

[@marykleege]

I would have liked your Grandmother! I crochet in a recliner with a tv tray in front of me. I have my laptop and ball winder set up on my tv tray. My sweet scissors came yesterday love them! Have a wonderful weekend 🤗

[@coffeelovesyarnbycarolina2398]

Always great to watch your videos. :)

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you Carolina! Hugs!! xx!

[@Kb1901kb_kris]

Hi Christa, I love your podcasts. It is a very windy day here in Chili, Ny. (Chai-lie) not like the food. We are having hurricane force winds today. 😁

[@Kb1901kb_kris]

Weekend nights Friday or saturday is better, then it doesnt mayter how late I stay up.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh thank you SO much for the pronunciation! I struggle with that sort of thing! (as you can tell!) Hurricane winds? I hope you have enough yarn!! :) xx!!

[@lisaroo6103]

Oh my you out did yourself on the poncho you’re wearing! That is on my to do list for sure. Binge watching all the videos I’ve missed from the past few weeks 🙃

[@SecretYarnery]

Awesome!!

[@connieholden5786]

Hi Christa!! Love your podcasts!! Love learning about other podcasters as well (have already watched a couple from Hand Me Downz: the Scarborough visit. The music in the videos was just fantastic!) I personally don't care too much for the live podcasts. I like the concept of being able to connect with so many people from around the world but you end up watching the host read the posts and answering so they are bouncing all over the place. I would think it would also be hectic for the host in trying to keep up with all of the posts flying at them. BUT - I do hope that you enjoy it and that it goes well for you!! I am sure I will watch a couple once they are finished. And YES Please take us with you the next time you go to a zoo, etc...

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Connie! I agree... not sure how it will work out - at ALL!! But thinking we won't have too many viewers, so the chat might be manageable? Yikes!! xx!!

[@moniquep.341]

I’m currently working on the pillow from your last tutorial with leftover yarn from a blanket. So the persoon who received the blanket will soon get a matching pillow :) I checked a few of the podcasts you linked. I like the Cherry heart podcast (Sandra Paul) as well (not in your list), it is nice that she has links to patterns etc in her blog as well, so you can get more information about the tings she talks about.

[@aprilmcarthur4250]

Wow will be waiting anxiously for the video of the animals. Love all breeds!

[@chrisdarry-roseelrod4481]

Hello Christa, from Arkansas, USA. My name is Chris. I learned to crochet as a child. My mom was a Crocheter. I learned to knit about 10 years ago. I learned to weave this year and learning to spin my yarn. Thank you for your crochet history. It's nice to know everyone's origin story. I would love to see a tutorial on making felted hats, i.e. fedoras or 1920's style hats. I'm curious about the initiative you mentioned. Since your Canadian, Do you miss poutine? Do you crochet your ends in as you go, or do you prefer to weave them in later? What are these mystery packages? Thanks for sharing your favorite you tube channels. Wow, those birds are beautiful. Have a great week.

[@SecretYarnery]

HI Chris!! I make poutine as often as my waist line can mange! YUM! I like to do my ends in as go, although it depends on my yarn. ;) Mystery packages? Just a little bit of LOVE for some of my subscriber friends! Eases my guilt when they don't win the monthly giveaway. ha ha ha! :)

[@athenascraftingworld970]

i just did your ruana poncho and i just love it i got it done in 2 days love it love it

[@SecretYarnery]

Fabulous, Athena!! So happy! Are you loving it? xx!

[@athenascraftingworld970]

i do but i do blankets and stuffed animals but i also like the weird patterns and i dont always have the money to but patterns i have learned alot of new stitches from youtube so im very happy i live in california have tried selling what i make to get more materials but no luck

[@classykimgough5688]

Awwwww Wow look at those Beautiful Birds that want to come in

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Classy KIM Gough!

[@suzettelamontagne3123]

Hi my name is Suzette. I have been crocheting off and on for about 10 years. I love the project you do. I have 3 wips going on from you pod casts.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Suzette!!! So happy to hear! xx!!

[@EvieO1950]

I'm enjoying your blogs so much. Love the video of the birds, what kind are they? We have a cardinal that pecking on the windows of our travel trailer this spring. I am nuts for elephants (like for 50 years) and have been a supporter of the DSWT elephant orphanage for years now. It so wonderful that you live so close and I would love to see a video if you go there to visit.

[@jennifereckard7978]

Harley Davidson baby blanket. And a bow tie cardigan that I learned from Annoo. You gotta check her out. Anytime will be good for me cause I'm awake at different times so when you decide to do it I'll be watching 😁

[@SecretYarnery]

fabulous!! xx!

[@grayone46]

Christa, Thank you for podcast #22! I enjoy you sharing things about your growing years & your Kenya life! Your Kenya life seems refreshing compared to life in the United States! Do your parents visit you often, how much is gas? Lol Take care....keep hookin’! 💛🦒💛

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Linda! Thank you so much! Your questions are noted and written down for Episode 23! Big hugs! xx!

[@beckyp9633]

💘💘💘💘 The first project I crocheted that was a serious semi large project was a baby blanket which I made as a giant granny square in (cringe) Red Heart Mexicana. It was very bright and it was a mess overall... I had floppy uneavenness made worse by a TIGHT cable border. They never did use the thing and the baby hated it lol! They won't even use the pitiful thing as a floor m at! Anyway, peek at fiber spider a youtuber. He loves anything cluster stitch in crochet. I found him a couple weeks ago. Love that you were thinking about Chicago! I'm in a sunburn of chicago! However you're on point staying away while the kids get a little older. (In my opinion.. Don't want to get into that though.) You have to have your kids to catch an airplane bug! The birds 🐦 were aweso me. The robin's don't hang on our Wind ows. (Sigh... Amazon u p graded and I need to fix setting of something. It's making it hard to type with crazy auto correction...)

[@beckyp9633]

To add a bit, I'm drawn to those funky short color changing yarns like mex Oceana .... Won't let me type of lol..and have a bunch that need projects lol. Your husband's knit blanket is amazing, so sad you hated knitting. It is slow 🐌 but it can make beautiful stuff. I can't handle this new setting changing everything I type, gotta fix that now! Have a great day! Send us some warmth to the Chicago area btw ! ;)

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh BECKY! You have no idea how LONG I kept editing this one! Upload it. Listen. Remove it. Edit more opinions... Upload it. Listen. Remove it. Edit more opinions! LOL! Yikes. Wish I was a better politician and less open book ask me anything kind of person! Well, not really. But editing the video wouldn't have taken me all day! HA HA HA! Yikes. Yeah. I hear you. BIG big hugs! But Chicago is still awesome! Love it. xx!!

[@smurfmummy3106]

Ooohhh what's the mystery parcels?!!! I used a 4mm hook on my first projects too 😂😂 it took a lifetime. I want to show my daughter how to crochet too, something she'll always have and good for the soul. I often wish I was able to crochet before I had my babies, all the things I could have made! So now I love to gift my little bits I make to people. I'm slow but utterly love doing it ❤

[@SecretYarnery]

JOOOOOOO! I need your address. secretyarnery @gmail.com

[@nefertarinyx6560]

Hello Christa, Melissa from Ohio! just finished watching all of your podcasts/vlogs after coming across your current monthly giveaway. Took me like 3 days to watch them all. Love it! Love you! It's great! My hook and your channel! I have saved commenting or asking questions until I was caught up. Whew, so here we go! While watching I finished up a dishtowel/dishcloth set I made for a friend who is getting married next month, 2 potholders with matching dishcloths, and resumed working on a pokemon ball granny square blanket which is my current project. Questions for you- #1: You mentioned in a previous podcast that you do online gaming, what game/games do you play? #2 What happened to the bunting basket you picked up at the gift shop you recorded that you said was going to be for the April giveaway? Did you mention this and I missed it? Anywho, have a great day!

[@laurelschmitz6750]

OH, p.s.........I'm from California, but now live in Oregon, USA and pacific standard time. What you have on your time change list is Good for me. I wake up about 8:45 ...get up, make my coffee, turn the computer on and my crocheting near me. So the pst of 9:00 on Friday would work perfect for me for a live chat.

[@jeanettepennington406]

Hi I like the birds there so funny I look forward to your videos I'm from Preston that's Lancashire in England. I'v just finished 10 Easter Baskets I didn't realise I had so many to make I had to put my granny squares to one side for a day I ordered some yarn and it came yesterday just as I'd finished the last basket I couldn't wait to use it so I have started using it today it's so soft it's dk Special by style craft "what do you get if you put a sheep on a trampoline ............ A woolly jumper " that was on a little sticker with the yarn

[@kathymiller9956]

THE BIRD VIDEO WAS AWESOME...

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you Kathy!! xx!

[@gloriah8571]

Hi Christa, I live in California. Friday morning will be great for me. Thank you for getting me really excited about my crocheting again.. I am buying yarn for "coat" to be released on Friday. I want to make it for my aunt. How many yards do I need for that project? So excited!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Gloria! I suggest Ten 100g balls of acrylic. But won't have an exact number until it's completed. :)

[@sound4daWeb]

What a great memory of your grandmother! ! I just Iove to hear stories like that! That's a beautiful blanket! Maybe try to recreate with a different yarn? I'd be into that! I am working on the Ruana poncho, Erigenia shawl and a couple of other WIP's. Thank you for another great podcast it's very imformative! Love the birds! 💝 XX

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much, Lisa! Great idea about my grandmas blanket... I think we should! xx!!

[@sound4daWeb]

Yes! X

[@ThePineCottage]

Bahaha! Christa! “She’s like me if I ever grew up” 😂 Thank you for the shout out! 💕 Also, I love that your husband bought you all the crafts! That is my process as well - in crafting, in life: let me try all the things and then I’ll decide. 👍❤️ xoxo

[@ThePineCottage]

P.S. I love that you want to raise your kids in a culture that allows them to be children without the influence of “what’s cool”. It is so difficult to do this while inundated with American marketing and culture. We keep trying!

[@SecretYarnery]

You liked that one, Nikol? Ha ha ha! I'm like you right until I wake up in the morning. Then - BAM. Can't say no to color... noise... mayhem... But one can dream! ;) xx!

[@HGDesignsCrochet]

Hey, I am a new podcaster too! I think I found your podcast through Pine Cottage. I want to dive into those yarn shelves behind you. Lovely

[@janicequinn2090]

Hello from Canada! Love watching your videos!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Janice!! Thank you!! xx!!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you Janice! xx!

[@aletasneed3832]

Swetheart You Make me laugh ....Just love your sense of hummer.....Love the Shawl...Thanks ,Aleta Sneed

[@evechenier4408]

Love your poncho...is that what it's even called?! Either way it's beautiful and I HAVE to make one now...lol. Reminder has been set for the live chat 😊

[@voodoonurse5426]

Ok, hello!!! I am a nurse in Missouri USA. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND one grandchild. 💗. I've just recently discovered hand dyed yarns. I've been crocheting since I was a small child, my grandma (oma) taught me crocheting, embroidery, chicken scratch and at one point I could tat. I currently have multiple WIPs including a granny scrap that's been in progress for about 10 yrs!!! Lol. I've got a baby jacket, the bowls for using in microwave, dishcloths, wrist warmers and an Afghan all wips. Wow lol shame on me, need to finish before I start something else. I live in a small town about an hour west of St. Louis. This is the first time I've introduced myself on any podcast or anyone I follow. I enjoy your podcasts and tutorials. Keep them coming, they're wonderful!!!!!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Rae Ann!! Welcome to our community! Thank you so much for introducing yourself!! What are the microwave bowls all about? They sound so cool! Big hugs! xx!

[@michperson]

Love the poncho!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you!

[@devan1467]

Such beautiful birds

[@RaquelLopeztagsbytika]

Nothing better than starting my Wednesday with Coffee and Christa!!!! Love that stripey poncho gonna have to check that out ... I just found your easy top down crochet Christmas Stocking video and I am so excited... I have wanted to make all 6 of my grands Christmas stockings and have not found one I liked and I love yours!!!!!! Time to get some yarn purchased and get started on those so they will be done by Christmas!! I heard about that huge crack in the earth opening up there just north of Nairobi .... how close is that to you?

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh Raquel - I am so happy! I did the same - looking for a manageable stocking pattern. Merged a few of them together, and am SO happy with the result! They don't take long - if you gave yourself 4 hours for one - you'f have a couple finished. ;) xx!!

[@mermie353]

I love your poncho it's beautiful, I would like to make one..I'm not sure if your know or not, but Australia is not one timezone, we have several different times, depending on what State you live in..take care..Colleen

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh really? Nope. Had no idea! Figures. Me and geography are not friends. ;) I did the calculations based on Sydney. Which will be 1am, by the looks of it. :(

[@beckv8526]

Hi Christa. My name is Becky, born in Mexico City but raised in NYC all my life until I got married and lived on Long Island where my one and only daughter was born. I taught myself how to crochet in Feb. 2016 by making my daughter an amigurumi BB-8 Star Wars droid. I found your channel when my daughter sent me your link for the temperature afghan. Plus she knows that my dream would be to go to Kenya for a safari. I do have a question: Does it get cold enough in Kenya for crocheted items like ponchos? Also, an aside: my cockatiel started chirping upon hearing the birds on your podcast today. Your birds are amazing. I love that they get on your windows. How lucky. 😊

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh Becky - that is a million times cool! All of it! It does get chilly at night - all year round. And in our winter, well, there is no central heating systems, so the houses stay at around 18'c or 20'c... which is FREEZING after your second year! And no place to warm up but the shower or your car. So ponchos - yes. In a variety of colors! Plus it is a mdest culture here, so some places you don't want your shoulders exposed. (aka: my in-laws house!) So ponchos - shawls - wraps - all required. ;) xx!

[@ericad3850]

Ha! That's cute about your cockatiel. I have a green wing macaw named Picasso and when she hears Christa's birds, she looks all around the room! It's silly.

[@1crochet]

Another great podcast Christa, I love it when I get a notification. My name is Mary and I live in sunny Southend-on-Sea in the UK. We are famous for having the longest pier in the world. I would love it if you did a live show. Keep up the good work:)

[@SecretYarnery]

Ooooh! Hi Mary! Have you watched Jerrod's podcast? Seems he was in your neck of the (global) woods these past few days! I'd love to do a live show too! xx!!

[@1crochet]

Yes I do follow Jerrod. He was visiting Yorkshire which is quite a way from me, although I do have friends who live there. I am in the south and Yorkshire is in the north of England, but I suppose that is close to anyone not living in the UK:)