Crochet Q&A Part 1 * Benefits Of Crocheting

[@sandybrehm3910]

My grandma taught me when I was 9. Crochet helps so much with my stress and anxiety! I am soooo impressed with you Ms Kayla. What’s the hardest part about crochet? You NEVER said missing fingers which one would think would be the obvious answer. That just goes to show you how this amazing strong woman does not let anything keep her from doing what she loves!! Much love to you!!

[@sonyashobbies3490]

I learned a little about crochet as a kid, but life and carpal tunal got in the way. Then right before covid hit I shattered my wrist and had to get it fused. After surgery my therapist told me I needed to find something to do to work the wrist and hand. That was 2 years ago, and I not only started to crochet, but I very recently learned to knit.

[@novagnomecreations]

I totally agree, crochet is a huge therapeutic tool!!

[@marytbradford4867]

A great viseo and everything you both said about crochet being therapy and a lifeline is correct. I am knitting since I was 4 yrs old and crocheting since I was 7yrs old, a long time ago now.

[@barbara3646]

I make hats for newborn at my local hospital. They're easy to make, I use various colors, so I never tired of making them. Making them brings me joy. Great for mental health, keeping hands and mind busy.

[@shirleyschaeffer1769]

Sometimes I think a side hobby of mine is collecting supplies 😂. I do love seeing what can be my future projects. I started crocheting in blue birds back in the sixties we made Christmas wreath pins. My mom taught me more stitches and how to knit and embroidery too. I can't sit and just watch TV I have to have a project going or I feel like I'm waisting time

[@michelehill6030]

Exactly. Crocheting has helped my mental health immensely. Chronic health conditions and I'm manic depressive. With anxiety. So it is my me time. Plus I love to garden. I don't get out much due to I can't plan to do anything because of my health. You guys hit the nail on the head. Thank you.

[@sallynavratil3827]

Well Kayla I got a book on how tto crochet and it helped me to quit smoking quite a few years ago. It kept my hands busy when setting and I had to quit coffee too because I associated that also with sitting and smoking. The lord took my love of smoking which I had really enjoyed.

[@look_ma_no_hands]

This video was a delight to watch. Your affection for one another is so heartwarming. I loved hearing you both giggling thorough out this video.

[@brendaeldridge4344]

I taught myself to crochet, probably 50 years ago. My mother=in=law tried to teach me, and said I'd never learn, well, I had to prove her wrong, long before youtube, I bought a book, been crocheting ever since.

[@sharakirkby2744]

You two are great together. I do hope and pray you’ll both feel better.💖

[@michellej1264]

I just love watching you both and am just thoroughly enjoying these videos of both of you together. So much fun.

[@Elaine_P_Smith]

Kayla & Amanda; This was a fun and interesting video. Some of your answers were the same as mine. I also crochet/knit when I can't sleep. I have woken up with a hook poking me in the side (knitting is found on the floor).

[@Share2885]

You girls are a great team

[@debgibbs7335]

I learned to crochet 2 years ago after watching BagODayCrochet. Now I'm hooked! 🤣 Hardest was my tension. Easiest hmmmm, I didn't find it easy to begin with. After a few months of persevering, I finally got it & attempted one of Mikey's mandala blankets & I succeeded!

[@peggycrochetz2400]

Loved this❣️

[@brendabruso5139]

My husband has always said he knows if I’m upset by how fast my hook is going!! I enjoyed this video so so much!

[@bstanteen9268]

You two are quite the team! I wish I could share this with the world. I even got my mother involved. She loves it. Always asking for you. You two are great therapy. God bless and protect you

[@critterscrochet795]

Good morning ladies! I lived hearing how crochet brought you two together. I agree completely with rhe therapeutic side of crochet. I would be lost without it.

[@manfasmakes-sam]

So great to see you both laughing and smiling! Friendship is a beautiful thing 💛

[@beverlyfowler1628]

You both are such an inspiration to others. Your positive attitudes and strength to keep up the fight and move forward. You both are a blessing to each other and those that you share your talents with. Thank you

[@judyinmichigan3418]

I learned how to crochet on KZbin.

[@sharonrocke1929]

This video was great! I definitely can relate to you lovely ladies. I also deal with chronic autoimmune issues (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease) a blood disorder (Antiphospholipid Syndrome) and a fresh above-the-knee amputation. I'm only 58. Crochet has also given me a sense of purpose and is great physical and mental therapy. Thanks for sharing ladies; it makes me remember that I'm not alone 😊

[@bstanteen9268]

Hey girl! Hang with this crowd. You'll never feel alone. God bless and protect you

[@mommasuesue]

I'm so glad you two beautiful ladies have made more than one video ! I taught myself to crochet with a beginner book at the age of 12 . I have several of the same issues you have shared with us and crochet does help .

[@amoreenagilbert]

I learned to crochet when I was a little girl. My Meemaw, Mother's Mother, taught me. She also taught me how to sew, cross stitch, and cook. Easiest was making a ⛓️ 😂 Hardset was learning the other stitches. I have to be shown several times of how to do something for it to click. Needing people to be patient with me. I started my channel to teach someone, and they're there for whomever. 😊 I need to get back to it.... Crochet is very beneficial, especially with mental illness. Being bipolar, PTSD anxiety and other things, it's an escape from reality. Get to just focus on the item being made. And then, getting to see the receivers expression from getting the item. Their happiness makes it worth it. My counselor encourages crochet. Yes, I crochet faster when I'm upset, but, make a lot of mistakes.

[@alannahawkins]

I LOVE that intro video!! That picture of you and your husband is so nice as are all the others!! So nice that you and Amanda were able to get together!! Keep crocheting yarny friend 💜💜💜

[@lindanunn5936]

I love the granny stitch

[@texanasimmons1761]

Hello Ladies, friends through crochet!

[@scorpiowoman1159]

When I am crocheting and watching TV, I call it "MY HAPPY PLACE" !!! Crocheting does make me happy! I totally agree at therapy!

[@donnarichey144]

Faster and tighter. Years ago I made my mom a afghan and it was the zigzag one. I always crochet tight, I tried to do loose and as I got to the end it looked wide to narrow. I gave to my son when mom passed and he gave to his kids and still being used.

[@barbaralienhard3490]

I enjoyed this video. I've met such wonderful people through the yarny community too. God bless you both 🙏💛🤗

[@sharondensmore5052]

Hi Kayla I was just thinking you were wondering what to make out of that beautiful cotton. Jennifer at Cinnamon stitches did a tutorial on a Dahlia crop top. I think it would look wonderful on you. You can make it as long as you want. Just a suggestion.

[@jodyfink1924]

I taught myself to crochet when I was around 14? My mom didn't do crafts and at my age only books available. I did teach a left hander to knit having her face me. When I saw my cousin at our uncles funeral, she said that she tells everyone that I taught her to crochet. Everyone knows that they'll get baby blankets and anything crocheted from me. Crochet is my stress reliever. When I had to manage 50 employees for a printing company I would close my office door to do some crocheting. They would ask my friend if it was safe to go in. She'd call my office to see if it was safe. It was better that way or a few employees would be out of a job. Lol I love seeing you two together. My friend of over 52 years lives across the field from me and we do lots of things together. Hugs and love to you 😇🤗🥰

[@sharondensmore5052]

Good morning Kayla and Amanda. Thanks for the Q & A

[@cintiapollock2486]

I really agree crochet helps with stress it lets you control something start to finish in a world where we are less and less in control of our own lives and all the uncertainty. Crochet helps me focus on just crochet and that makes part of my day happy and beautiful! Just finished an alpaca sweater and a pair of Kayla's slipper (squishy) socks : ) they are so comfy in boots with all our rain they are lovely!! This was a wonderful video look forward to going to Amanda's channel for #2

[@LadyDee150]

Great video! Very encouraging! I really enjoyed listening to you both 😍 I learned to crochet when I was 7 years old. My Mom asked a fellow school teacher to show me how to during our morning breaks. I fell in love with the craft and continued to do it up until my late teens. I always wanted to make a career out of it but didn't see how I could make an solid income from it. Family responsibilities and full time jobs soon took over and crochet went into the background. But now that I am much older and trying to cope with chronic pain and other health conditions I've returned to crochet and it feels so therapeutic.

[@kerrynwright]

What a fun video! I totally agree that crochet is therapy! Crocheting is a way to be free as I'm isolated at home due to illnesses. Thanks for sharing your answers to the questions. 🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

[@jessicajohnson-nj7sp]

Hello lady's hope u have a great weekend. I learned from my grandma 20+ yrs ago but I was in a car wreck n broke my hand in 17 spots took long time to heal. Kids dad got mad he messed with tires. That's the short story. I just started reteaching my hand u could say.... Lol

[@RandeT73]

I learned to crochet because my mom tried to teach me when I was 13 and several other times after that. Always ended in me crying and her yelling. Its helped me so much since I learned Nov 2021, to overcome a nasty dark depression I was in. And I'm so glad I said I was over letting it defeat me. I still cant read a pattern well but that's ok.

[@barbaraexume]

Nice video

[@adventureswithmawmawtina4879]

Thank you I just learned how to slow the videos. Amanda my next project is dressed with that yellow yarn I got from you. Crochet is my therapy also. It helps keep me calmer, I wish my dogs would leave me alone when I'm upset but nooooo they come lay right on what I am working on. So they are my therapy/emotional support animals. The puppy has separation anxiety when I leave her. I love you both. It's no life without crochet in it

[@andreathorsell1539]

Seriously loving the videos ladies. You two are so delightful ❤

[@bettyriddle4341]

I thank you great in what you do

[@sundaydrivers-]

Y’all gave me the giggles! I’m a day older than you so we will be celebrating our birthdays this weekend. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!🥳 🎊

[@LlamaMamaKayla]

Happy Birthday!

[@sundaydrivers-]

@@LlamaMamaKayla Thank you

[@kimu.3652]

Watching and listening, you'd think you both have known each other longer than you have. Another great video, Hopefully you can do it again soon.

[@deborahb2lil2latemashburn]

It's very comforting to me to be able to take a beautifully colored string and a hook and make something beautiful, useful and comforting for others♥💜💙💛💚🧡💖🧶Kayla you and Amanda are such a joy to watch. God bless, be safe and stay well.🙏🏼

[@eileenallen1986]

You all have made crochet a therapy for yourself and maybe other people. I know it works for me. When I'm upset I'm getting my crochet hook and yarn out. You ladies are just an inspiration to others im sure. Enjoy your weekend.

[@tinkerbell9677]

I have been crocheting for 52 years and I have learned many new stitches from you wonderful lady and other youtubers also enjoy making thing for other people to see how happy it make them feel I have alot of people ask me to make them things

[@beliagarcia120]

Hi Kayla and Tatmama....Love these questions. Going over for part two. 💛💛🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@denisejf]

You gal's are fabulous!💖 your both a great inspiration! I use crochet as relaxation and for something to do. I always feel like I have to be doing something because otherwise I'm wasting time 🤷🏼‍♀️ I love creating and seeing the joy on someone's face🤗💖, it brings me so much happiness. 🤗 Wishing you both a beautiful blessed day/night 🤗💖🙏🏻

[@cherylsakuma1853]

Hi Kayla and Amanda,i have been crocheting for awhile now, i admire both of you bringing up mental health, it needs to be talked about, i have anxiety and depression, and crocheting is my life,it i really enjoy it, i learned from all you you tubers crocheting, and feel ii know you all even though i never met any of you lol we all need something to relieve stress,

[@KimMesser514]

U may or may not find this interesting but I have a possible Suggestion, I learned with Jayda. She has a beginner teaching tutorial on you tube. But your son may not learn the way she would teach but if you find that video, it may give you ideas. The first thing I crocheted was a blanket for my then 5 year old granddaughter. As ur looking through her channel it's a bright green cranny square pic I believe with a light blue. I learned to knit at 10. Between them and COVID I'll bet I bought 5 different learn how books and had another 7 or 8 people try to teach me. I just couldn't get it. 🤪But I was getting where it was too painful to knit anymore and I was bored already by may 2020, so I snooped around on KZbin and found that.❤❤❤ Have fun

[@beverlyfowler1628]

Hey, Kayla and Amanda!

[@9sandiegal]

Love watching you two. When you asked about being upset crocheting it was so funny. Whenever I am feeling angry about things all I have to do is watch one of your videos and I know there others who have much worse issues and they/you help

[@marieestes5200]

You two crochet comedians .... upside down labels, Franken blanket, boobs, etc ...🤣😂 I have been making prayer shawls to give to people with serious illnesses, loss, or just struggling with hard life struggles. 2 Caron Cotton cakes makes a great shawl. Also in past, made single bed size throws for graduating seniors from HS at the church. It was great fun. I do enjoy crochet, got 6 or 7 WIPs and 4 shawls to mail to friends who are struggling. Thanks for the laughs, the commiserating, and sharing. I relate with you about pain and crochet therapy to focus elsewhere .... Retail yarn therapy is nice too. 😉👍 I look forward to yet another coming together of the LA comedy team! 💕

[@usacrochetpodcastgloria6132]

It's definitely a stress relief and it helps me too with illness and anxiety and depression I'm going through a lot right now and crochet is definitely helped me . I loved watching both of you and I hope y'all do more videos together y'all brighten my day thank you for being you. I hope y'all have a great day

[@bhallmark3390]

Watching you and Amanda together was such a treat! It’s really neat that y’all found each other and each have a new friend now….😉 Looking forward to seeing Part 2 on her channel……😍

[@theresareynolds6325]

It was great seeing the two of you in another video.😊 I agree with the "crochet therapy," lol. When I was younger, I used to angry clean the whole house in no time to relieve stress. 😅 Now it's crochet to relax and have my time. ❤

[@marylouruss1087]

You two ladies are fantastic.. Made me laugh. Enjoyed you both very much..Love ys

[@francesmiller9581]

It was such fun watching the two of you! Amanda, I like to crochet for a lot of the same reasons you do-to put a smile on someone else’s face. Kayla, for some reason my hands have gone numb and it made it hard to crochet, but then I watched you-and seeing you figure out how to crochet after losing your pinky made me realize that I could keep going. Thank you for that😊

[@cherylschrader6255]

You ladies quack me up. Thanks so much

[@michellej1264]

You please be safe today. Your weather is looking so bad

[@tracyb1285]

Yes! I think you should do how to crochet videos!

[@coffeeandflames3941]

I love you two! It was so exciting to see a picture of you both together in my feed! Thank you for being your souls to us so we can learn more about you. I have enjoyed watching you both for some time and will continue to follow you. ❤❤🎉🎉

[@kialou9351]

Amanda is lucky she gets to visit you!! This is one of my wishes as well! 😘

[@Jacelyn5440]

Thanks so much for this video! I am looking forward to Amanda's. Yes, yarn is very much therapy -- just going to the yarn storage and feeling and seeing the yarn helps me feel better. :) I, too, have chronic health issues -- nothing like Kayla for which I am thankful But, I do understand how it can be from day to day. I do not have a lot of pain for which I am very thankful, but I do get a good bit of nausea and just sheer exhaustion. But, I don't find that I really relax when I crochet. I do love it, and I do enjoy it, though. And, Amanda I don't live to terribly far from you, either. :)

[@Louloubell]

Love your new intro, and music…it’s so happy, makes me smile every time!❤❤

[@traciperdue]

So cool to learn about Amanda and more about you Kayla. Thanks for sharing!! Have a good night!!!

[@kathys9119]

You two lovely ladies are such a sweet blessing!

[@denisehudson4723]

That was really fun that's both of you for talking crochet.

[@universe1313]

Enjoyed watching you both again.I was wondering if you finished the blanket you started for Dakota and the wearable you started crocheting in December with the yarn he got you or did I miss seeing them 🌻💕🌻

[@tracywilde6868]

I've loved watching you both you have made me chuckle xxxx😊

[@rae1957tn]

Y’all are amazing.

[@noraigra4887]

Hi 😊👋 i admire you two for i know what it's like to be in constant pain even with medication that helps a bit but i was a very active person working double shifts as an RN nurse with four children to provide for so when it hit me i had to keep my mind busy reading books a lot helped a bit but i needed something productive first it was quilting i did not have a sewing machine but one of my girls bought me one i was on the go learning a new skill from Missouri star quilt company i produced do many gave them as presents to friends relatives and family members but for big quilts it became difficult although i still have it in my mind and i have the supplies i started watching crochet tutorials from bag o day Crystal bought some yarn and i was hooked!!!i can sit anywhere and work i don't consider it as work i get so much pleasure from doing the things I like also gave them as gifts all around to people who were appreciative of the time and skills effort put into this i am a yarn addict too not much because im on a tight budget but I do buy now and then like i watched you make the iguana ezzy i just had to buy that book looks like im on the path of amigurumi too thank you for sharing love both 😊❤

[@beverlyfowler1628]

I have never done loom knitting.

[@LisatheGrammyScattered]

I really enjoyed your Q & A session. Learned a few new things. Glad you ladies a a good time.

[@amylongtocrochet]

My grandma and mom taught the easy basic stitches when I was 10. As I had babies and my friends had babies, I learned other more difficult stitches for blankets. I love making pretty stuff and it is my therapy!❤

[@judypetett888]

I LOVED this video!!!!!

[@juanitagallegos8270]

So nice to share your stories with others. Blessed day to you both and continued prayers. 🦜

[@lizm2989]

Enjoyed your question and answer video with you and Amanda.

[@sonja-ilovecrochet4198]

This video was so much fun to watch. I hope you two can do more together.

[@dianastanfill6779]

You girls are so cute!!!!!! I have been laughing right along with you ♥

[@vickidavis725]

❤ love you both ❤️

[@bonniemyers1163]

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed this video. Now off to watch part 2

[@vondastrauser4428]

Enjoyed hearing your answers. Some match what mine would be. Take care.

[@karenh2890]

Enjoyed that! Going to watch part 2!

[@jeanettefavaloro1234]

So nice to see you ladies. I am definitely going to check out your friends channel. Have a great weekend🧶🧶🧶

[@8SmileyLady]

I love you two! I appreciate that you have made this video. Thank you both.

[@paulalatham1266]

I learn to crochet my ex mother in-law taught me some and I had a friend we work at a factory and she taught me more but when I lost her I quit and I forgot a lot and now I’m starting back up I want to learn how to understand a pattern it helps me keep my mine straight

[@jessiemattingly8216]

Hey Kayla you are a strong women you never let nothing bring you down I love you and big daddy sooooo much you are worth it and you are most definitely loved my me and Everybody else ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rowsuponrose3634]

What a fun video! :)

[@beverlyfowler1628]

I have 3 and 4 projects going at one time. How do you get the incentive to finish one at a time instead of jumping back and forth?

[@bonnieseal1843]

Love you 2!!

[@tmarie7463]

What a great video!

[@conniescraftycorner2826]

Love this!!

[@lindas.patton7552]

I really laughed when you ladies said you crochet faster when you are mad. I crochet faster when I think I may run out of yarn lol Silly me!

[@tinkerbell9677]

I think you are amazing to crochet I don't think I would be able to make them

[@beverlyfowler1628]

I just realized you look like sisters.

[@donnarichey144]

Pain is terrible. I have cidp muscle and nerve disease and other things. I can't take pills hard on my stomach. I am going to see about burning nerves in my lower back to help with pain.

[@beverlyfowler1628]

I just subscribed to her channel so that I will not miss it.