EPISODE 34 - CROCHET CHAT UPDATE | CROCHET MAKES | CROCHET PODCAST | WHAT'S ON MY HOOK

Hello again, yes it's only been a week since my last video, but I've managed to waffle on for half an hour, so if you fancy a crochet catch update then....
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In this week's video, I share my progress on my current crochet makes, I've got something new on my hook and I might be confessing to something .....
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[@EldenwoodCraft]

Lovely! I’m knitting on a sock whilst watching in awe - crochet is a form of wizardry that I struggle to master!

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

If I can do it Emma, anyone can! Enjoy your sock knitting x

[@amandawilliamson4780]

Hi Stephanie Lovely to see you once again, you are such an inspiration and I love all your projects. Love the Shelley Husband granny squares book. I can crochet a little but struggle joining granny squares together, might be because I am left handed. A big knitter though. So sorry to hear of your loss of your dog, so sad. Have a lovely few days in the Yorkshire Dales and see you again very soon. Take care Amanda from Lincolnshire xxx😀😀🧶🧶🧶

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Lovely to hear from you Amanda and that's so very kind of you to say ❤️ I've had a go at knitting and do love some of the garments I've seen, I might just have a go one day... I'll see you on here soon. Enjoy the rest of your day 🥰

[@StratigicStitches]

Love the pink square both front and back. I am crocheting 🧶 something similiar in red and white. Its a nice summer time to do. Yarn does get warm on your lap

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

It certainly does, which is why I like to make smaller projects during the hot weather. Enjoy your project, and happy crocheting 🥰

[@LittleWorkroomCrafts]

I'm really happy you're back making videos. I have got to be honest, and the yarn at the back showing that eay would also make me think if I could be happy with the end result. Perhaps you could vack it with a brushed cotton fabric if you didn't want to frog it. Can't wait for another episode. Big hugs xxx 🥰 🤗

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Hi Davina, thank you so much, that's so lovely of you to say. I've decided I'm going to frog it all and try intarsia crochet. A couple of my lovely subscribers have recommended trying it so I've ordered some Clover bobbins today. I think I'll probably be happier doing it that way. Take care and see you soon xxx 🥰 🤗

[@kathleenullrich]

I like the blanket with the cream and pink. One side will look more creamy, and then the other will have a pinker side. I think it looks good!

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

I didn't think of it that way, thanks Kathleen 🥰

[@kerrypowell2598]

I think you should carry on with the tapestry crochet blanket as the carrying of the colour didn’t look bad and it’s a beautiful blanket. I am very tempted to do it myself. I did a tapestry crochet scarf for my daughter with a sausage dog on. At the beginning I thought this can’t be right as I could see the black through the cream but the designer said I was doing it right. When it was finished it was beautiful and my daughter loves it so don’t stop ❤

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Thanks, Kerry, that's good to hear, and the scarf that you made sounds lovely. I'll carry on with it and see how I go 🥰

[@solstitches]

So nice to see you uploading videos again. About the tapestry blanket. ….Inspired by you I made the Emma’s Hearts blanket. It was my first time carrying colours across rows and I didn’t enjoy it one bit. The finished blanket is lovely although the colours in the back peep through here and there. I can just about live with it but wouldn’t be happy with any more than that. At least I tried a new, to me, technique but it’s not one I will be repeating. Loved everything you showed in this video. I always end up wanting to buy yet more books yarn and I don’t know what else after watching you 😂

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

It's so lovely to have you back here again. I think sometimes it's worth trying something new, and at least you completed it. I just love to share what I'm making and buying (although I definitely don't need anything else anytime soon). I just think we're all the same when it comes to our hobby, aren't we? Happy crocheting 🥰

[@julielines3281]

Hi lovely to see you so soon x so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful dog x I think your blanket where you have carried the yarn looks great 😊 x but if it bothers you would you think of putting a backing on maybe a fabric 🤷‍♀️ well anyway have a great weekend look forward to seeing you soon x

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Aww thanks Julie, he will be missed. I think I'll probably persevere with the blanket and see how I go 💕

[@jandoling2680]

Another great video. I honestly think the tapestry blanket is ok, it is only on the back that the other colour shows through. However if it worries you perhaps you should abandon it, because if you are anything like me I wouldn’t enjoy making it if I felt it wasn’t looking good. I am loving the Mayan, those colours that Lucy put together work so well. Enjoy your break away. x

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Hi Jan, I think I might carry on with it and make a few more rounds and see how I feel about it then. Lucy is very good, isn't she. I've followed her for a long time and really enjoy reading her blog 😊 xx

[@37homecrafts]

Just found you and loved your podcast, new subscriber here, look forward to your next podcast 👍

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Thank you so much for subscribing and welcome 🥰

[@thejkennedy]

Thanks for the video and showing us what you're working on. I, too, don't hate the colors showing through when you carry them when doing tapestry crochet. Your project would lend itself to intarsia crochet, which is the same as tapestry except using separate spools of yarn so you don't carry them. I just finished a project using this method and I'm so pleased with the way it looks - no carried yarn showing through! It's a bit more difficult as you have to manage several spools of yarn, but so worth it, as far as I'm concerned.

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Thanks for watching, I'll definitely take a look at working with spools, that's really helpful 🥰

[@thejkennedy]

@@CraftyDragonflyCrochet Such a cute blanket, so it's a shame to give up on that project. I think spools will give you the look you want. If you hate crocheting that way, it isn't worth it though - you've got to enjoy it!

[@atrinka1]

Thanks for the company! I'm a knitter who can crochet a little and that book about granny squares is perfect for me! I'm getting into the habit of writing (with paper and pencil) all the new stitches I encounter, I'm afraid the internet is going to disappear and all my crafty knowledge with it! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Hi Raquel, have a look at it and see what you think. It's a really good book! And like I say, if you need a little extra help, you can always take a look at her YT videos. Good luck, and thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@seamancarol5407]

I love the Sirens Atlas Book. It may need to fall in my basket 😂 💙🥰

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

You should definitely get it Carol 🥰 xx

[@sharakirkby2744]

Perhaps your ninth one is done with the brown

[@sharakirkby2744]

You don’t have to carry the yarn thru the whole thing. I wouldn’t. Use a spool for the pink pattern and drop it. That’s how I do it regardless of pattern. Perhaps you could pull the pink out of the white rows back to the pink pattern.

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Thanks Shara, I've ordered some spools today and will definitely give it a go 😊

[@mandyarmstrong5410]

Rather than carry the yarn on the tapestry blanket use bobbins. It might help 😊

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

I'll have a look at that, thanks Mandy ❤

[@juliedolan4325]

Just found you via Litteworkroom crafts and love love your channel, amazing projects. Could I just ask you about the June colourway attic 24 I can’t find it on wool warehouse as I love the colours on your Mayan blanket and I can’t wait to get started, thank you

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Hi Julie, so lovely to have you here. I've put the link to the "Dune" pack for you here, hope that helps. Happy crocheting xx www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/attic24-dune-blanket-stylecraft-special-dk?___SID=S

[@juliedolan4325]

Brilliant thank you so much x

[@doreensmith3963]

Hi Stephanie, another lovely podcast. Which yarn shop did you get your WI wool from? I can’t get it here on IOM . I’m going to uk in august but don’t want to wait that long to start my blanket. Enjoy your time away ❤

[@CraftyDragonflyCrochet]

Hi Doreen, if you have a look beneath my video where it says show more, I've left a link to a shop called Hobbycraft or search for it online hobbycraft.co.uk. Hope that helps 🥰