Crocheting big red boots because ✨Late Stage Capitalism✨

[@giubilet]

they look even more cartoonish and hilarious than the originals, great job !!!!

[@ilariap6061]

you're like the best late christmas gift that remind us to never stop believe we can create everything with a couple of hooks and needles, a shitton of yarn and tiny bit of mental breakdowns

[@orangestreetlamp]

The Vivienne Westwood dress was my favourite item that you made but these bad boys actually stole my heart the instant I saw them finished. I am GAGGED, these boots are too good for this world. They are my heroes. They give me life. They encourage me to keep going. They fix all my mistakes. They go boing.

[@puzzle2221]

im always amazed about the choices you make and how good everything looks when finished (although i have not finished this video yet)

[@pinkdarkman]

They look so cute! At the end when you were walking around in them, it looked so unreal my brain thought it was claymation at first. As a cosplayer, I'm not sure of what I think of the big red boots. Half of why cosplay is enjoyable is the making process, so the capitlism ones miss the mark for me. People need more hobbies and less social media. That's my take, I guess.

[@charlesham9214]

The big red boots are just speculative commodities. Usually it's a low stock item with a high msrp, scalpers and other speculative investors buy the low stock, and resell them at a supreme markup. They're able to do this because these items are typically "one run only" so once they're (instantly) sold out that's all of them gone, consumers that want the item for whatever reason are forced onto the secondary market where there is complete and total capture of the finite supply so prices soar. You'll see this with video games a lot as well. In the case of video games, the initial supplier could make another run of copies which opens an avenue for the consumer to purchase at MSRP. The result of that is that the prices on the secondary market will remain high with no sells and gradually lower as it becomes clear the primary market supply has returned. And when that primary supply dries up again usually the prices never inflate back up to that initial high as the demand is driven by a type of FOMO that's fizzled out. The difference being with the boots, there never is a return of the primary supplier and I think you have to wonder to yourself why that is. What incentive do these creators, the same with Supreme brand and limited sneaker runs, mechanical keyboard caps, etc... What incentive do they have to prop up this secondary market? Because they themselves profit from it as well.

[@angelsnaiilz]

not only is your work AMAZING, but so is your humor and commentary!!! also, is that the jennifer’s body hoodie?? i have to make one for myself oh my god

[@kateloble6045]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEO ESSAYS AND YOUR FIBER ARTS!!!

[@anna10013]

Finale had me gasping screaming howling! You did an amazing job!

[@stephanemami]

They look even better than the original, and I do genuinely love the original! You’re the ViHart of fiber art, happy I found your channel.

[@karbanegas8837]

I absolutely died at the reveal I’m gonna make a pair so I can be buried in them! Bravo!

[@314oclock7]

as someone who had no idea about the original boots, this was absolutely fascinating and confusing. I love these weird boots you did an amazing job.

[@SahanPrabhakar]

I am so glad my algorithm suggested your video yesterday. Started with your Barbie dress video and couldn't stop binge watching. To functionally and fantastically mix knitting, crochet and writing shows that you are not just a wonderfully skillful crafter, you are also an amazing writer. Most importantly, you are relevant and funny! Thank you for telling your stories.

[@greenhoook]

i keep rewatching this video to fill the empty void within me that yearns for me to make these myself

[@OncleClara]

I’ve been binging your videos and it’s so refreshing to find a knitting/crochet content creator who actually does things properly. Not just chunky basic knits but using proper advanced techniques and paying attention to proper fit. Especially someone young who is an engaging fun content creator rather than an old lady giving dry advice. Plus I love your Micarah Tewers style of videos and chaotic creativity!

[@Miausan14]

Honestly love these so much more than the originals, I could imagine these keeping your feet super warm, but without a plastic sole, they would lend themselves to be the ultimate indoor slipper! And considering how impossible the $300 versions are to put on and take off, there was no appeal to me, but this looks like fun! Now... where to find a ton of red wool yarn... haha, but also! Do you still like the wool? since there is also stuffing and a double wool layer, do you find them to be too warm?

[@soul00theeundead]

They look cute. Reminds be of the slippers that are squish and stuffed like the ones that are teddy bear or shark shaped, etc, that you wear around the house. All in all, the boots made me smile.

[@plantwaif]

What a HUGE smile these boots and your commentary brought to my face! Superb!

[@felinetherapy4782]

They look amazing! Well done.

[@charlesham9214]

Absolutely love watching knitters work through new processes :) The boots look fantastic! You'll need a minimum of 3 DPN's to hold the stitches and a 4th to use as the working needle, having 2 doesn't allow the fabric to stretch at angles and won't allow you to knit in the round. I think 5 total DPN's is the most common, 4 holding needles and 1 working. I've used DPN's for as little as 3 stitches, one on each needle, for a beanie before.

[@kayceegreer4418]

Your voice is so wonderful that it calms me down, and at times, lays me down to slep upright in my chair while stitching somethin'eruther, So, at this point , I can't listen back through and see if you are doing the waistcoat stitch on the upper boot.. If you are getting twisting as you said, then you may not be doing the waistcoat stitch right.. you've got to aim your hook at just the right spot on the backside so that you don't get twist, and stitches that don't line right straight up upon the one below, with no leaning. Otherwise, you're just doing rows upon rows of single crochet - that is not the waistcoat stitch. There's a video which is partly titled the "waistcoat stitch done right" that helped me in straightening out a rectangle sexual I was making, that did not keep good crisp corners like I wanted, but now does. FUNTASTIC PROJECT FINISH !!!

[@ZhadeLang]

The twisting was due to a slight lean, but it wasn't as much as the normal single crochet stitch and wasn't a big problem in the end (fortunately). That said, it's good to know that it's possible to get a straight waistcoat stitch! Thank you for the tip and the lovely words!

[@KathleenIllustrated]

yo these go CRAAAAAAZY ‼

[@chica7144]

Apart from the boots being aaaawweeesome, I really like your editing style and your commentary did so well along side it. Really cool video!!

[@frida3025]

So excited to see a new video from you, you always deliver!

[@newtie2120]

your voice is relaxing and i am sick so i'm kind of falling asleep here. i have to go take a nap but i shall return to thee post slumber. ps. this took so long to type without spelling errors, let alone correct punctuation, so say bye bye to capitalisation.

[@no1pinkjellybean]

LOVE IT!!! Thank you for your hard work

[@samanthamorrissette5211]

😂 I always want a transcript of your voice overs, they're so clever

[@ScrawnyTreeDemon]

Another excellent project! Beyond your process being a joy to watch, your commentary is very thoughtful :) Very much with you on finding these boots interesting as _art..._ And less so as a product, lol. Yours look very cute, and comfy tho :) Fad or no, the squishiness is oh-so-satisfying. Keep up the good work! 💖

[@marianamello6398]

binge watching your whole channel while making a cherry blossom village on minecraft, like a true gamer

[@anne.l.w]

i saw the video title and i was like i HAVE to subscribe, but looks like i already was??? love your videos 💗💗💗💗

[@Feainne.]

I'm so happy that YT recommended me your channel this year 🥺 You're so clever and funny and talented and deserve so much more recognition

[@bigaliceenergy7578]

Okay, so I actually really like the astro boy boots And I have been like trying my best to ignore them. And you have just made that incredibly difficult.

[@soliloqvy]

god these are so goofy gfdgsdgsd but your videos are so so good im so obsessed aaaaa

[@ZhadeLang]

they really are haha - thank youu

[@Hiptween]

These look so cozy I’m honestly thinking of making my own

[@larikarm7696]

I love your video. I watch them while I crochet easy things like beanies 😂😂❤ You do an amazing job. Happy New Year

[@Kunstner1004]

I genuinely might have to make myself a pair, these are amazing 😍

[@riamapeach4714]

So much work , very nice

[@gracesaw]

i genuinely adore these omg and your commentary

[@anonamemuse]

It seems easier to walk with this material than the other

[@SciFiFemale]

Oh these are wonderfully funny and great. I've never managed toe up socks, will have to try again. You have mad skills!

[@scrubjay93]

I'm thinking faux fur big red boots are the next big thing😉 Or maybe One Giant Big Red Boot that both feet go into and you hop along like a monopod. But seriously, you did a fantastic job and what dedication!!

[@sarafreitas6988]

They look amazing! They look hilarious while you wear them.

[@PumpkinSpikey]

I really like these😂 I think they are a lot more fun in plush form than plastic. Probably more comfortable and wearable than the plastic ones as well. I think it would be really fun to make a pair of these. I think I just might.

[@gabriellegermain8783]

They look so good! I think they make more sense this way, they kinda look like silly slippers

[@ondenbern]

I wonder if they would look even siller if they were brushed

[@avxks]

So glad to see your new video!

[@mkarocia]

Awesome job! Love your sense of humor 😍

[@bohnblue4153]

i loveeee your channel omg

[@cornbo9585]

I love them you’re amazing!

[@user-er6gk1wi8y]

they look like the cosiest house shoes!!

[@TheRealSweetMoxie]

Could always make out of wool and larger and felt them.

[@springonion8124]

the fabric of space and time IS really mostly knit (and only sometimes crocheted) !!!!

[@peap...]

Drop a tutorial or pattern pleaseee🙏🏼

[@yoobeepedmeinthebeep]

im turkish and i heard "turkish casting" for the first time here lmaoo i learned knitting just last week so not gonna be too hard on myself now

[@mya10121]

Yoooooooooooooooooooooooo! I love them! They're epic!!!!!

[@foreveralone8354]

ok but why do i kind of love them

[@KYLETISZAI]

Epic. I think you can tone down the production a bit, just show more of your work. You're so amazing

[@anishinaabae]

maybe i've been too embittered by the internet, but this feels a little bit like a dogwhistle, considering she spends the entire video showing her process.

[@Moircuus]

We are nearing the perfect video

[@ruubux]

This is seriously impressive

[@tw716]

❤❤❤❤

[@r0saa13]

your dedication is something i aspire to have in my life

[@anishinaabae]

the reason why your single crochets are leaning in the round whereas your half double crochets do not, is because you're doing the former incorrectly! but it's nothing to worry yourself over; most folks tend to do it the wrong way initially (myself included), i think because it's a bit fiddly to make sure the hook is going into the proper area on the single crochet stitch. here's a video that demonstrates the technique: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYTUqax3jq-kb5I i hope this helps for any future projects you wanna do using the single crochet waistcoat stitch! have a wonderful rest of the year, and i'm very much looking forward to what 2024 has in store for your projects. thank you for all of the hard work you do, and may your channel gain the popularity it so clearly deserves in the coming months.

[@Classyvxbe]

Oh wow you did so good !

[@emerghancy]

u're incredible !!!

[@jonathansfavorites]

Omg! Lol. I'm so making these.

[@ericalovesyarn]

You never cease to amaze 👌

[@drunkenmonkey369]

Thanks for a great gift to your viewers. Great vid. F.U.N !!

[@blake4544]

THEY ARE SSOOOOOOO CUTTTEEEEE

[@joyg2526]

If you made these in white and continued crocheting until they were pants you'd have smurf pants!

[@oliviasvanity]

The way I absolutely cackled during the final reveal-

[@tiffanyross4266]

They came out great

[@салат-ч9к]

looks great

[@Lydiamensional]

an icon, a legend

[@briannaversace3452]

omg girlie u did good!

[@newtie2120]

ok hi im back! these are fucking amazing. no words. send tweet

[@arcdelta4107]

Can you crochet a socialist revolution next time?

[@салат-ч9к]

yes please

[@reesescreases]

wool is an apt material to contrast with capitalism because many many sheep are still grazing on public commons land or government land, right? So it exists because of communal ownership, essentially

[@DolphinRULER]

Pattern?

[@gabrielaandreamelendezcast6958]

ily

[@Alternatively_nexa]

6:31

[@sjr1406]

They look so funny

[@PlayThatFunkyMusic564]

Get recked capitalism ☝️😎

[@martinafinirali2476]

and hilarious

[@martinafinirali2476]

you are crazy

[@avadaly5754]

lmao when you're only able to make your boots AS A RESULT of capitalism. I disagree with your critique -- capitalism is undeniably and inextricably related to freedom. "Things suck right now" is not due to capitalism per se, but rather (as you even mentioned yourself) hedonism. It is dangerous to attribute social issues to capitalism, especially because, by doing so, you aren't even getting to the root of the problem because the problem itself does not result from capitalism.

[@slady_291]

Hi.Are you Asian?