Crochet Podcast Episode 31 | The Secret Yarnery

[@AmyJost1976]

Im totally left handed but have never needed a left handed tutorial, I just watch and do the same thing only backwards as a Left handed person does with everything else, I also use a right handed fishing pole but hold it upside down, same thing for a potato peeler and scissors, it's just a way of life. I am extremely creative so maybe not everyone can do this but, I at least can use the Right handed videos just fine.

[@garysdyer4126]

Your shopping experience... wow! It is soooooooooooo different in the states - so much work for you. Loved seeing the scenery along the way. Thanks for the coffee. 😉

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, Laura A Dyer!! xx

[@theastewart6721]

Hi Christa! You sound very busy! I know the feeling. I’m glad you found a chef! Her food sounds delicious! I love to cook so I’d like someone to come in and clean up after I cook lol! But as busy as we are we tend to eat out a lot! Too much. We’ve been really trying to cut down. But since it’s just the 2 of us sometimes it’s just easier. As a mom of 4 I can relate to all you do! I love your afghan! Beautiful work! And your market bag is coming along nicely! Be well!

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Thea Stewart! xx

[@connieholden5786]

Always like your podcasts (notes or not). I am addicted to Grey's Anatomy! Those speed bumps drive me crazy! Lol. When you were going to the first checkout I was saying "No wait, you forgot your coffee!" Haha! Thanks for taking us shopping with you!

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, Connie Holden!! CAN NOT go home without coffee! I would seriously die. xx

[@Cyndi159]

Hi from Orlando Florida this morning. I had my coffee with you today haha. Thank you so much for taking us shopping with you and showing us around :) I love that you do that for us. Have a blessed day.

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Treu Love! xx

[@redgingerbreadpam]

You are too adorable. I'm catching up on podcasts I've missed. As you start reciting your pets...I sing "And a partridge in a Pear tree" 😂😂😂

[@TheKellyHaggerty]

Love catching up on your pod casts and seeing all the changes and your progression on the channel. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.

[@MaryWalker6460]

Love your blanket! I really enjoy watching you. The shopping tour in Kenya was most fascinating. I live in Fort Worth,Texas. I never get to travel,so it was a real treat to see your part of the world. Hope you get your new camera soon.

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mary Walker!! xx

[@kerrynwright]

Your granny square afghan is amazing! I'd be sooooo proud of it as a 2nd completed crochet blanket, so it's very kind of you to give it away! Love the shrug you're wearing, which looks very cosy & comfy! I'm interested to see how the bag turns out. I'll be interested to watch the tutorial, especially of how to attach the lining as that's the bit that I'm least skilled at. Fun checking out the grocery store in Nairobi..... thanks for taking me shopping with you, which was a special treat as I've been housebound for years! Blessings from Oz 🌸

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Kerryn Wright! So glad you could come with me! xx

[@grayone46]

The Sand Dollar afghan is stunning with such warm colors! I put it on my ta-do list to make! Thank you for taking us along shopping with You! 🧡🦒🧡

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, Linda Snyder/ Grayone!! xx

[@helenwalker6918]

Loved the trip to the grocery store. Pot holes remind me of our own roads here after a "severe" winter.

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, Helen Walker!! xx

[@sandygrogg1203]

Beautiful blanket.., I live alone (with my two little dogs), and would LOVE to have a cook.. Cooking for one is s chore.. Enjoy!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Sandy Grogg! Me too! Although the signs of eating well are starting to appear! ha ha ha! xx

[@sheilascheeres5465]

Love going places and seeing new things.Thank you

[@guylaboswell1093]

Love love the blanket. Beautiful colors want to make it. Aww you do such beautiful work.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Guyla Boswell! xx

[@janellecruz5417]

❤ you so much!! You make me giggle how you talk about yourself! ❤❤❤ you!! And enjoy your summer with the family!! See you when we see you on here!

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Janelle Cruz! xx

[@karolacreations2201]

I love that you show the streets and the place where you live is so nice to know and see another different countries and cities I love it thank you for sharing!💕💕👍🏻

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, Carola S!! xx

[@suzanneburns6130]

That's a gorgeous Afghan!!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Suzanne Burns! xx

[@60x2andgood]

Snort !! Your so funny. I have to go look back at those just to see now. Lol

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Penney Goodwin! xx

[@irenecruz9021]

Beautiful blanket I love the green in it

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Browneyes Cruz! xx

[@lorettaunderwood614]

That is so lovely. I love the colors!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Loretta Underwood! xx

[@pamelaandrade6930]

ANOTHER GREAT PODCAST, CHRISTA, IS THAT A SHRUG YOU ARE WEARING IN THIS EPISODE? LUURRRRVE IT AND THE YARN USED TO MAKE IT. GLAD YOU HAVE A CHEF FOR A WHILE, WHAT A LUXURY, ALSO LOBED THE BLANKET, THE SAND DOLLAR BLANKET, ID LIKE TO TRY TO MAKE THAT ONE, LOVE THE OUT AND ABOUT FOR COFFEE.

[@lisabradley4331]

Good Morning Christa and everyone else. That would be so great to have a chef cooking for me even if it was short term. Love the blanket.

[@SecretYarnery]

Fabulous, Lisa Bradley!! xx

[@RaquelLopeztagsbytika]

Hiya Christa!!!! Ooooh You got the subscribe pillow turned right!!! No notes today .. Christa on the fly!! I love the colors of the sand dollar and surf blanket! I may have to give this one a go!!! Haha wide hips joke made me almost spit out my coffee!! YAY! For a new camera! I am so jealous .. I want a chef ... LMAO white people on the road oh gosh ... seriously lost my coffee on that one!

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Raquel! All I need is for you to get a chuckle!! ...and not buy yarn for a few more months! xx

[@molly1939]

Love the grocery shopping bits! thanks for the coffee 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 lol 💕💕💕

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, Amanda Hooked on yarn!! xx

[@catcrazycreations]

Enjoyed your video as always. Love the blanket! Beautiful colors. I love teal so that blanket has my name written all over it. Thanks for the mini trips around your area. I really enjoy it and look for to seeing where you take us next. Enjoy your summer with the family. Looking forward to your next video.

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Sonya! xx

[@michelleseager9782]

Land of many speed bumps!

[@SecretYarnery]

Totally, Michelle Seager!

[@mellodym5931]

Hi Christa!! I've been AWOL lately, sorry! Lots going on here too! Life happens, right?! Love that Sand Dollar afghan. So pretty! Love the colors! Yay!!!!...you have a chef!! lol I have one too...my Hubby! hahaha How lucky am I?? Seriously, he is like a master chef! He too, can take basically nothing and make a wonderful meal! I Love it! I too am spoiled and I love it! Could you please put a link for Kavita's page? I can't find it. Thx! Funniest thing came to mind while watching you drive around and stop, slow and avoid pot holes....how hilarious would a high speed chase (like you see on cop shows) be in Nairobi? hahaha Cars would probably be flying in the air. Sorry, just my warped sense of humor coming out this morning! Have a great week!!

[@SecretYarnery]

That would be HILARIOUS, Mellody M! The cars would literally fall apart like sides of a cereal box! BOOM! So funny!!

[@craftychic19]

That blanket is amazing

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, nicole watkins! xx

[@amandall3633]

I've just binge watched all your videos Christa, and I love them. My names Amanda,I'm 52,and I live in Scunthorpe, England. I've 2 grown up kids, and son of 27,and a daughter of 23. Oh ,and a stepson of 28. I gave up knitting 2 yrs ago, after a baby pompom blanket, that took me to the edge of losing my sanity, was noted in a photo by the stepson's partner, as being in the dog bed. 😠It was less than a month old and should have been a keepsake for the 1st granddaughter. So,I taught myself to use a computer and then learn to crochet. I love it. It's my happy time.I then came across KZbin and podcasts.I nursed all my working life,but retired due to health problems. I love seeing your clips of Kenya . It's so green and clean, andwhen you go to the supermarket, it seems so sleepy. The supermarket puts ours to shame. For a question, would you be ok to talk about how you became involved in the orphanage? ,And, what is the adoption process is in Africa? . Africa,doesn't seem so unapproachable or underdeveloped, well going by the clips I've seen that you've made not as much as I thought, or is it?. I love your drives, and trips. . My next project is going to be your Shawl CAL pattern,I can't remember the name but I love it . I shall be using the Scheepjes Whirl in Pistachio, oh so nice. I look forward to your next podcast, and a big thank you for doing them ,love Amanda. xx😊💞 just want to say ,we have a little dog to ,called Delilah, and she's 5. She went blind at 6months, due to hydrocephalus, or fluid on the brain. She's a fabulous little dog , who gets around fantastically. She's had 5 anaesthetics, before she was 2, and she is the love of our life.She may lead a normal life ,we were told ,so we have our fingers crossed xx😊💞

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Amanda leahy! It is SO nice to meet you! I would have LOST my ever loving MIND if a blanket I made was given to a dog! How absolutely insensitive, appalling, and RUDE! You must be so much more gracious than I am. ;) I try to only speak about positive things, so avoid referring to Furls wooden crochet hooks, and orphanages in Kenya! ha ha ha! Suffice to say I have irreconcilable differences with both! lol You doggie sounds ADORABLE! We just got a little puppy a few weeks ago - she's so sweet. Dogs are great!! Big big hugs! xx

[@dianeholleran3830]

Very worthy tutorial on the sand dollar blanket Christa. I’ve made two for gifts and they were well received. Love you.

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Diane Holleran! I am so glad!! xx

[@TheZencha]

Hi Christa, it was great watching you as usual :) Hugs and Love, Ada

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, TheZencha!! xx

[@bconsilio3764]

Hi Friend! I was missing you. So I was so glad to see you! You are one busy lady. Congratulations on the chef. Did you find other house help? The phone holder will make it more safe! Love that blanket! Will make one. What kind of yarn did you use? What yarn is your shrug made of and what color is it? Is there an apple store in your mall? There’s on in The Louvre, so I figure there should be one there. Have you been back to the school close to your house, yet? I’m curious to see what happens with that. Has your temperature gone back to normal? It’s hot and humid from all the rain we are having. I like the granny square bag so far. Will you put a boarder on the strap? I’m working on my scraptastic blanket and I’m liking it so far. I loved being out and about in Nairobi. Kenyan coffee sounds great! Happy Days y’all 💕 bernadette

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Bernadette!! Yes - I found a houselady. She is lovely so far! I used regular acrylic for the blanket (all I had back then!). The shrug is made with a polar eyelash. It's a weird mix of colors... "Orchid". Like that tells you anything! lol Yes we have Apple stores, but I don' think there is one at Two Rivers. I haven't been back to the school, but the lady who took us on the tour is now a crocheter! RIIIIIGHT?? No joke! It's freezing here these days. Soup is on the menu for sure! xx

[@robinzipp1306]

Loved your shrug today, you’ve been crazy busy thanks for the podcast always look forward to them.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Robin Zipp! xx

[@helenappelman6933]

Also love the afghan you made

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Helen Appelman! xx

[@MaryVGomez]

So cool, you finally got your you tube subscribe thingy the right way.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Mary Villasenor! xx

[@lauriewendt7416]

your are so funny love your tutorials I enjoy all the info about were you live

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, Laurie Wendt!! xx

[@MeemeeMao]

Loveeeeee the blanket especially the colors. Going to make myself one.

[@SecretYarnery]

Awesome! Go for it, Nur Zacqueline Tangling Threads by Nurzac!! xx

[@MeemeeMao]

Wish I could finish it before august end.

[@karensmith2635]

I love that blanket!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Karen Smith! xx

[@catyhuertas]

Wow, you are including kenya coffee in your next giveway! 👏🏻👏🏻😍😄

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Caty Huertas! Sure am! xx

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Looks so pretty green trees bushes lovely lot of bumps like here lol ouch i felt that one try not to get sea sick lol any wool there lol making me hungry mmm coffee ouch it was fun

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, Beverley Simmons!! xx

[@lucytrotta7836]

Hi Christa. How does hubby like the new addition and meals?

[@SecretYarnery]

Lucy Trotta - a LOT!!!! It's awesome. xx

[@kimslover7578]

Very pretty blanket I love it

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Kim Slover! xx

[@sandramika6710]

I had just commented on that blanket on another video, I will have to check out the tutorial on it.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Sabdra Mika! xx

[@wilsonstreet616]

Hi, Christa. Love the shrug. That granny square bag is gonna be so nice (and lined!). New camera sounds so exciting. Be careful with that wonderful new chef....you may have to buy a whole new wardrobe from eating too much (lol)

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh my gosh, Wilson! I am plumping up like a woman eating Christmas dinner twice a day every day! It's awful!

[@wilsonstreet616]

lol! I knew you would!

[@tinawilson9648]

Good Morning everyone

[@aletasneed3832]

Thanks Hun Love The Quilt Too Cute ...Summers Are For Familys Dear Aleta Sneed

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Aleta Sneed! xx

[@lindapowel3163]

I really like your shrug. I would like to make one.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Linda Powel! I'll do a tutorial on it one day. xx

[@devan1467]

Love the blanket..it's beautiful

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Debbie Evans! xx

[@helenappelman6933]

Wow way different going shopping than here in N.W. Indiana . How did you get your water back to your vehicle if you have to go down 2 flights of stairs before can get even get the grocery store ?.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Helen Appelman! They have elevators too, but not as scenic for filming. ;) xx!

[@kelseydelcambre3887]

I have been subscribed for a while but I never introduced myself lol. I am Kelsey, I'm 17, been a crocheter for 5 years, I am from New Iberia, Louisiana. I also recently graduated high school :) I just started your sand dollar blanket pattern and its great ❤

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Kelsey Delcambre!! So glad to meet you xx

[@kelseydelcambre3887]

The Secret Yarnery just finished the Sand Dollar and Surf and I love it!! I'm jumping with joy that you replied to my comment

[@zeldanrj3]

No sidewalks and so much security.. why is there a gate every few miles? I love these lil trips you take us on. Ooohhh.. a crochet retreat would be UHHHMAZING !!! Perhaps 1 day.. I liked the shrug you were wearing, I was hoping you'd show it.. I'm 100% sure you made it 😁 P.s. thank you again for that miracle cream.. ooohhh weee!! Pain is gone overnight.. 👍👏👏 Big hugs to you, love you ❤

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, ZELDA!!! Wassup??? I TOTALLY made that shrug. Have to make another and film it. On my (endless) list of things to do! The gates you see are usually around my neighborhood - the whole this is gated off, and then it is gated off into sections. Pretty much for robberies - so a truck of hot merch can't just drive off and disappear! How's you?? xx

[@zeldanrj3]

Im suffering from migranes and bloody nose.. took off a few days

[@jeanettemackintosh8511]

Hi Christa loved your podcast could you send me links to the blanket please would love to make it also I love your bag it’s look amazing can’t wait to make it looking forward to your next podcast 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, jeanette mackintosh! The playlist for the blanket is here: kzbin.info/aero/PLpolLUf9SLHiki3KVEPDm4qDjoxVysZEs

[@stitchitch7010]

Cute shrug❣

[@bettybanks5367]

I always leave my shopping bags in my car, otherwise I would forget them. 😊

[@loretta686ify]

Love that shrug your wearing can do tutorial on it?

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Loretta Williams! I haven't, but I should! xx

[@kimlapchysnki485]

To me the donuts things you were taking about sounds like fried bread to me.

[@SecretYarnery]

Pretty much, Kim Nielsen! Delish... xx

[@pamelasmith1699]

Would love to know how you got started. I have an idea for a crochet KZbin channel, completely different from any I've seen. It will either be loved or hated! Anyway, is their anything you can share with me as I work on my business plan.

[@cloud3860]

I am early. I am working on a crochet granny rectangle blanket and 2 knitting shawls and 1 crochet shawl

[@beverleysimmons8080]

I love it beautiful blanket color is stunning never rate anybody everybody is wonderful and good and you never later with your family

[@beverleysimmons8080]

She is wonderful love her

[@Tina-gi1ot]

do you have tutorials on what you are wearing?

[@SecretYarnery]

Not yet, but I should! xx

[@Tina-gi1ot]

I hope soon because I love it & I think my niece that is would too. She is getting ready to leave for college in the next month. I would love to make her one.

[@evechenier4408]

Love that shrug! Can you share the pattern?

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you liked it, Eve Chenier!! It's on my list of things to do! xx

[@trinabugg]

Me again lol the shrug i asked you about on the live podcast do you have a pattern for it i started one i thought looked pretty and ended up frogging it. It was looking like a clown ruffle im totally serious

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh NO, Trina Colebank! You didn't!!! Was it the Shoulder Shrug? I'll do a tutorial on it one of these days - when get back into the land og WIPS! :) xx

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Good morning to you just got your video cold out here

[@turtle_craftymom7199]

How’s the lion head coming lol was looking forward to seeing it

[@pattyboyd9713]

Please do not use e term "admit defeat" when talking about your WIPs. You are one of my favorite crochet buddies. Even though you do not know me, I believe you are one of the best crochet teachers around and does not get defeated, you are taking more time to get it right. I am trying to figure out if I can afford the "crochet vaca". Thank you for your kindness, knowledge and patience.

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Patty Boyd! I SO hope you can join us for the Vacay!! What FUN!!! Big Hugs!!

[@carolbeck3645]

I'm a lefty, and I am so use to following right handed, I probably couldn't follow a left handed video. I crochet weird, I talk about my unusual way of crocheting in my first video, I think .

[@carolbeck3645]

Sorry, my second video. I only have 4 so far. 2,3, and 4 are not very long.

[@Tiggerz91]

Me too, I think I'm just used to being backward haha I think I'm going to try aI left handed video just to see if can do it.

[@thetroublewithtrebles1362]

I'm right-handed, but started to teach myself how to crochet with my left hand. I wanted to try to understand what the difference is. I don't know if I got the understanding I was looking for, but it was interesting. I'll probably practice left-handed crochet again, sometime when I'm ready to deal with the frustration.

[@louiseatkinson906]

You are making me hungry and jealous

[@devan1467]

Christa what is the language you speaking?

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Debbie Evans! Swahili. :) xx

[@beverleysimmons8080]

We will miss you

[@Whirledpeas00Knits]

Yea! New camera 📸

[@beverleysimmons8080]

You should have her on with you maybe she crochets

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Wow can i have here lol

[@alisongardiner318]

How many pizzas were you going to make Christa?? roflmao

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Alison Gardiner! A LOOOOOOOT! ha ha ha!

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Lol big family i have 2 dogs and a hubby and hubby is the worst of all shhhh

[@Kb1901kb_kris]

I think you should put the kids in masks and let them come on camera. That way we can see your cuties, but they can’t be identified.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Kris Bragg! I am sure they would love it!