I crocheted for 24 hours as a beginner | crochet with me challenge, reading vlog

[@idkpaigely]

thank you so much everyone for the love on this video, as someone just starting out it's so encouraging 🩵🩵 I've gotten a lot of question on the first blanket that I made, so I thought I'd pin a comment with some info!! ----> I used 6 skeins of bernat blanket perfect phasing yarn and an 8mm crochet hook when I got to the end of one skein I would continue on with the same color of the next one (so I would start with the center color of the skein then start with the outside color of the next skein so the color transition was seamless) the pattern I used is a granny rectangle, so I suggest looking up a tutorial if you're not sure where to start! here's one that helped me (and don't forget to turn your work after each round 💕): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJjSqZ-Mgd2YpLc Here's a link to the tik tok made by the original creator: www.tiktok.com/@the_theseus/video/7247998393669193003?_r=1&_t=8jHXcrSlwy7

[@sedonaaa9926]

did u follow the tutorial exactly? how many incraments of 3 ( for the 3 + 2) starter chain? loved the video btw!! i love the size of your blanket and was curious!

[@Lunarvienna]

I think it’s more convenient to center pull your yarn, it gets less tangled and once you’ve found it it’s just easier

[@idkpaigely]

That makes a lot of sense :)

[@sah6._]

It doesn’t get less tangled but it’s not gonna move all over the place which is amazing

[@nikolaplivna]

​@@sah6._there is a thing such as a yarn bowl! Specifically made for the purpose to hold the yarn and not have it roll around

[@marjanegrimes]

I have no luck center pulling. Always gets tangled, one project was flat out ruined by it once :(

[@DoubleCrochet-DIANA-]

Those type of skeins are outside pulls. There is a difference between outside pulls and inside pulls. Inside pulls are like what the typical "value yarns" are like red heart, loops and threads, caron, and Joann big twist. The outside type yarns are most of the Lion brand line, and stuff like premier puzzle.

[@cierramiller9949]

I am a center puller from skeins, but since I got my cake winder, I wind all of my yarn and then pull from the outside because the cakes sit nice and flat.

[@idkpaigely]

Very cool I’ll definitely be looking into cake winders I’ve never heard of that!!

[@kellinxx1003]

I came for the crochet but i am completely enamoured with how you talk about books. You really make it feel like I’m gabbing with the girls!!! And I love this audiobook representation! I for one have a really hard time reading physical books and I love multitasking so listening to an audiobook while I knit/crochet is life changing. I loved this video, definitely subscribing!

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you so much!!!! Audiobooks 4 life 💪🏻

[@Itztocaemmaa]

i use to watch my grandmother crochet before she passed! you're as fast as her oh my!! I lived with her my whole life and always watched her crochet!! im so suprised how fast u are as a begginer!!

[@Zhaneel]

flipping the ghost inside out was actually the correct thing to do! my first amigurumi (a lil octopus) was a fail bc i didn’t know that the work curls up naturally in the opposite direction than it’s supposed to. you’re doing a great job! i hope you keep enjoying yourself and would love to see more crochet content if it feels fun for you!

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you so much this is really encouraging!! And good to know that they’re supposed to be flipped out, the tutorial that I used didn’t mention it but that makes a lot of sense!!

[@Zhaneel]

@@idkpaigely yeah, the tutorial i used didn't mention it either! my mom had to tell me hahaha

[@Rachel_lyn]

Lol. When you miss a stitch you have to redo it or the rest of the pattern will look wonky. 😂 It’s called frogging. Your video was hilarious.

[@dahliapins]

no way you’re such a small youtuber?? i watched ur whole video thinking u were like well-established and had been doing this forever!

[@idkpaigely]

thank you!!! that's super encouraging to hear :)

[@dahliapins]

@@idkpaigely ofc!! i literally love ur energy and am so happy i found u. im making that blanket for my mom for christmas

[@ihavealemon]

girl how do u only have 500 subs this is like one of the best videos i’ve watched in a while!! (i’m definitely subscribing)

[@idkpaigely]

thank you so much!!!

[@gooblic]

Frrr

[@bek6877]

I try to center pull, but sometimes it can back fire and turn into a knotted mess... Truly the worst. A yarn winder also helps!

[@idkpaigely]

Oh cool I didn’t know yarn winders exist!!

[@jaciw]

I love how comfortable you are with the camera and how you talk about the books P.s. I’ll always try to center pull when I can

[@idkpaigely]

thank you!!! that's super encouraging 💕

[@Itztocaemmaa]

the blanket is so cute omg 😭😭😭

[@nich0le87]

I just made an ombré blanket with the same bernat yarn! It’s so cozy.

[@audre.ymakes]

Where do you get the pattern 😭

[@spookysaturn]

@@audre.ymakesit looks like she’s just doing a granny square blanket- a single granny square with however many rounds to get the desired size

[@jussXjazzyXjay]

I always... always!... center pull because the flipping around of the skein drives me wild lol. Also, I impulsively bought that phasing yarn in purple last time I was at Joann so thank you for the blanket idea. I'm excited to try and actually finish a blanket project

[@idkpaigely]

I hate when the yarn rolls around too, that's one of the reasons I was curious about other people's methods 😂 I'm so glad you like the blanket!! It honestly went faster than I expected, good luck!!!

[@ItsJustStitch]

Hi you are doing great as a beginner crocheter keep it up the blanket is pretty and also you can pull from the sides or pull from the outside what ever works for you.

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you!!! This is really encouraging 💕

[@taylorjane7500]

absolutely LOVE the reading and crochet crossover vlog!

[@PaulaJonesy]

Me too! Two things I love! ❤

[@havanarosee]

You are such a great crocheter especially for a beginner. My first projects were not nearly as neat as yours. Keep it going! And I loved the book content thrown in too! ❤️❤️ literally my dream day is now crocheting and reading during breaks lol. Also, I would say where you pull the yarn from is def up to preference, center pull is easier until (usually) the skein collapses on itself.

[@Kathyelyn]

about yarn pulling - i just make a ball of yarn before i start project, so I know if there are any imperfections, i untie knots and other unworldly things that you can find in the yarn skeins 🤣 turning one skein into the ball takes me around 15 minutes and a piece of mind for the rest of the project

[@idkpaigely]

No one has mentioned doing that yet, that’s super interesting!!!

[@Itztocaemmaa]

okay I may of watched this 20 mins ago but I just wanted to tell u please don’t ever give up ur now my favorite crochet you tuber I can’t wait to see more crochet videos!! Also if I don’t answer ur reply’s I will soon!❤

[@MarianAllen-bb3zx]

To answer your question, it doesn’t really matter which yarn you pull, but I personally think the middles yarn is better because it gets less tangled and its cleaner and easier. Love your video!!❤

[@lunaserpent443]

I've been center pulling in skeins for years (all weights), easier to keep loose tension and knot free working yarn, but it can get messy at the end when the skein collapses. Unravelling from the outside end is just extra time spent stopping stitches to roll the skein around for a pool of working yarn and I don't want to stop to do that when I'm in the zone. I just got a ball/cake winder for $25 and it is The BEST Purchase I've ever made for yarn tools. If there is any tangling at the end, it's in the last 10-20 yards verses the last 50 from skein center pull which is great because I tend to work big projects with lots of skeins.

[@MegHannn503]

My two FAVORITE things in the world are reading and crocheting so the fact you combined them! Mmmm I officially love you. Also I was gonna read the perfect marriage but since you told me about it now I know to just move it down my list a little!

[@idkpaigely]

thank you!!!!! if you end up reading the perfect marriage you have to let me know what you thought 💕

[@rullademens]

Omg i relate so much to the flow state. I’ll be up till 3am knitting because I just zone out into it and love to see the progress

[@Ilikebunnies-metoo]

While I am a center-pull girlie, there is a really cool hack I saw the other day on TikTok. If you like wearing Crocs, what you can do is jab a long crochet needle through your ball of yarn and then hang it between the holes in your Crocs and use it as a way to pull the yarn from the outside. Super handy! ❤

[@HaZegaming0]

Great video, Paige. My girlfriend Kayley loves crochet.

[@cbabe1]

I love this style of video with my two favs crochet and reading!!!❤

[@kelseyknits]

subscribing because i love your personality and i wish i could have a friend like you to sit and listen to something with as we crochet all day 😂

[@mollyizell]

I like to pull from the center, it’s just more satisfying when you finish a skein! Plus, I hate having my skin bounce around all over the place.

[@ChaiSpicedCap98]

I think the center pull is more prone to knots. if you work w more than one skein of the same color, it’s honestly worth it to ball it up. It just makes a more pleasant experience. That said honestly do whatever you like more bc it doesn’t rly matter and the differences aren’t that big. Also I just got this vid recommended to me, never seen you, but I think i love you lmao I hope you have a wonderful week

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you!!!! I hope your week is wonderful too 💕💕

[@celesteworldbuilding]

Some advice, even from a beginner myself: Always pull from the center. For 1, it allows easier crocheting, especially if you're going at a good pace. For 2, like another commenter already said, it makes it less likely to tangle and it doesn't move around as much like if you were to do it from the outside

[@floptopus5685]

I completely agree with you on the Goodreads thing. I usually research a book TO DEATH before reading, only to find I that some of the books I've loved aren't always the highest rated😅 to each their own I guess! Lol

[@idkpaigely]

That’s the beauty of reading 🤷🏻‍♀️ and sometimes it can be fun to read negative reviews of favorite books lol

[@ruthschrager6052]

For me, I prefer using the outside yarn. Also, I normally take my skeins and roll them into balls of yarn before I start my projects. It just works best for me.

[@CherryWanders]

Crochet fast becomes addictive (I started learning in Jan this year) Please take care of your eyes and remember you should be focusing 20 feet away from you for a few minutes every 20 minutes or so to prevent eye strain.

[@RuhaneChiisai]

both methods are normal for a skein (outside yarn and heart thread), and both have their own benefits. The heart's a little harder to find most of the time and tends to come out in a clump, which can make a bit of a mess if you're not careful. Like, doesn't damage your yearn but sometimes the heart comes out bigger than you'd expect.

[@crochetbyannaliesehope]

I am team outside pull, because when you center pull it uses the inside of the skein and leaves a pile of knotted yarn from the outside.

[@PaulaJonesy]

New subscriber here and what attracted me to your channel is that you’re a beginner crocheter like me but you are also a lover of books / audiobooks so we have a lot in common. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@abbyt42]

A reader an crocheter??? I instantly subscribed

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you!!!! 💕

[@egoreknits]

Inside or outside pull for your yarn is completely up to the user. I prefer to do an outside pull (no yarn barf). However, I have a husband with a 3D printed who prints me so many yarn related things. Several are yarn holders. I have a lazy susan type yarn holder that spins as I use the yarn. He also designed and printed a yarn holder that has a wrist attachment so you can hang your yarn from your wrist and walk or stand while knitting or doing crochet.

[@idkpaigely]

Wow that sounds amazing!!!!!!! 🩷

[@pastel._.dreams508]

Your blanket is amazing! I’m so impressed at how much you got done in a weekend. Wow! My thoughts on working yarn from the skein. 1) I pull from the outside if I know I’m not going to use the whole skein at once. The leftover is more compact and doesn’t create a pile of yarn barf. 2) I pull from the inside on big projects when I know I’ll be using multiple skeins and it won’t roll around or get tangled which happens when I use the outside. Love the video and the book talk.

[@idkpaigely]

That makes a lot of sense!!! I guess the answer to my question is both methods!! Thanks for commenting 💕

[@YarnBarf._.]

I usually pull from the outside when I’m working straight from the skein because when you center pull it has a tendency of getting all floppy and tangled, it’s also very inconvenient to carry around the tangled floppy mess of yarn when I bring it to school

[@claraengels9791]

I pull from the inside because then the skein doesn‘t always roll around. It just lays still. Really easy to work with in any situation.

[@RollinWithRosie]

I'm making a granny rectangle blanket now

[@idkpaigely]

Let me know how it turns out!!!!

[@B3RRYB3STCL0TH1NGL1NE]

I need some advice, if I’m starting a crochet business what apps should I get eBay or Etsy? Because I wanna make sure I get the right apps!😊

[@Ash3luvs]

You’re actually so good for a beginner!! Beautiful blanket c:

[@omgia6561]

So most people use center pool I like to use the outside so I can see how much yarn I have left especially with chunky yarn. I would definitely do the outside just so you’re aware and you don’t start a game of yarn chicken

[@Yaelokre_fan_rise]

yes it is better to use the center pull but depending on the type of yarn it will have a middle or not

[@ajahawa3060]

I’m a beginner crocheter too new subscriber btw

[@FORKandFIFTIES]

I get so obsessed with crochet when the weather gets colder and through winter then by spring I'm ready to throw all my yarn out 😅

[@BadKittyNoMilk]

Hello, I just found your video and thought I’d watch your 24 hour crochet. I try to find the center end of the yarn it’s easier to pull from there. Otherwise the yarn ball bounces all over and sometimes it can cause a tangle or twist in your yarn, but it’s ultimately up to you. I love that huge granny square blanket I’m inspired. I love your ghost and paper is great as filling and that mushroom square. Amazing

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you so much!!! And I definitely have the problem with my yarn bouncing around when I pull from the outside so that makes a lot of sense!!

[@conniefightsback1158]

Came because of the crocheting but I also love how you talk abt books. I also love dark/obsessive male lead characters cuz they are so fun to read lol

[@conniefightsback1158]

Also: how do you only have ~400 subs? i def thought you were someone with like at least a few thousand with the editing skills and how good you are at talking to the camera

[@idkpaigely]

thank you so much!! I really appreciate the support 💕

[@crochetbrochet]

i pull the outside yarn because with worsted weight it gets tangled and yarn vomits everywhere when i pull from center. also for the ghost, there is a right and wrong side since its amigurumi, so the "inside" was probably just the correct side!!

[@idkpaigely]

good to know that was the right side of the ghost!! the tutorial didn't mention flipping it so I thought I was going rogue 😅

[@Itztocaemmaa]

11:08 that took a turn!!

[@louonadventures4312]

I loved watching your video! 😊 I'm knitting a champagne cardigan right now and I usually rewind my yarn to make sure I don't have a lot of knots or a tangled mess inside 😄 after rewinding the yarn stands on its own and I can take it wherever I want without chasing after it 🙈 Your joy about the second book was so refreshing, I think I'm gonna start listening to audio books whole crafting! Happy crocheting 🎉

[@idkpaigely]

Wow I thought all the knots in the skein were coming from me I didn’t realize they were already there!!!! I’m glad I could pull you into the world of audiobooks and crafting and your cardigan sounds amazing :) I really appreciate your comment!!!!!

[@louonadventures4312]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@Unknown-im3iz]

How does this angel only has 896 subs ?! Your extremely talented and underrated ❤ I love you and ur vids sm ! Edit: Keep doing what you love and never give up

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you so much!!!!! I’ll do my best 💕💕

[@Soph27crothet]

Can you please Show what Tutorial of patern for the First blanken you made?

[@idkpaigely]

hi! I just added a pinned comment to this video with more info, I hope that helps!!

[@autumnmiller9225]

I pull from the outside of the skein, but only because I put mine on a pendulum called a Wool Jeanie, so it spins on there and never gets tangled up and freely flows as I crochet. Love everything you're making, you're doing so well for someone new at it. My first projects were super messed up looking 😂

[@idkpaigely]

I think I’m going to have to look into a wool Jeanie!!! And the first few things I made definitely looked pretty messed up 😅 crochet seems like a practice makes perfect type of craft 💕

[@shannonpapworth995]

I felt the same when I saw house of night book reviews ! 😂 I was like they just don't understand the vibe, the drama 😂

[@idkpaigely]

Exactly!!! You either get it or you don’t 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jenovia22]

I also crochet stuffs to gift my close relatives. They just feel like they have more meaning.

[@idkpaigely]

And crochet gifts are often really useful too like blankets, clothes, or plushies!! It’s a great way to give to loved ones 💕

[@alexbeckyh]

Hii, came to your channel newly for this video, you flipping the ghost the other way actually made it right side out the messier side in amigurumi is usually the wrong side, and the nicer side that the stitches look good on is the right side!! it's definitely hard to tell as a beginner but when I made stuffed animals when I was just starting out, I could tell if it was the right side out if I was crocheting towards the left on the round (clockwise) and if I was crocheting on the round to my right instead (counterclockwise) then I knew I needed to flip it!

[@cassandraxpaz]

Stop 😂 I want to be your friend! I laughed so much while you were talking about the book because I’m literally the same way 😂 I read Fourth Wing 3 weeks ago and I’m still thinking about it 🫠 also, currently crocheting a cardigan 😅 after seeing your blanket, I might have to try making that next 😍

[@idkpaigely]

thank you!!! and a cardigan might have to be my next project 👀 I hope yours it going well!!

[@robertabecerra]

You just gained a new subscriber! Your vibe is everything and I hope to see more crochet content from you 🫰🏽🫰🏽

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you so much for the support!! 💕

[@honeyjinks]

I always pull from the outside!! Whenever I try to pull it from the middle it gets messed up 😅

[@idkpaigely]

Same!!! I felt like I was doing it wrong but it’s good to know I’m not alone 😅

[@nataliekerber3523]

I dig in there and fight to pull apart the big blob lol

[@stripedbird14]

I just saw that you havent uploaded in a few months and that makes me very sad, i loved this crochet/book content and would love to see more of your work

[@snickersworldyt774]

I subscribed... I to am a fellow Crocheter, I have been crocheting for over 50 yrs... A KZbinr "Hooked By Robin" does a lot of easy patterns to learn from... Keep it up. Don't Stop... Much LOVE from Oklahoma...

[@idkpaigely]

I hope I’m able to crochet for that long 💕thanks for the pattern recommendation!!

[@niamh8995]

i'm a beginner knitter and am gonna learn how to crochet soon! thanku for the blanket inspiration! :~)

[@zainababdulsalam584]

you got a new subscriber.this video was so much fun to watch.also that mushroom granny square is adorable

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!

[@handmadebylayne]

So I ordered the blanket yarn bc I'm obsessed. :) Where do I find how to do the granny rectangle please? :)

[@idkpaigely]

I just looked up “granny rectangle tutorial” on KZbin!!

[@indecisive_queer9942]

Girlll this is my first time watching you and i am OBBSESSED, you are sooo funny and witty and its everything

[@idkpaigely]

❤️❤️❤️

[@krigles919]

Dig for the middle piece it makes it a lot easier to keep going with with less stops

[@nushratgt5879]

hey! if you have stitch markers i think that’ll def help with dropping stitches !! i had that issue with my squares (still do have that issue but it’s better now) and i used to center pull but ive got soooo much yarn barf over the past few months so i just started outside pulling. might 3d print me a yarn winder

[@AVITWITO]

You can pull your yarn from we’re ever you want but I like to do it from the middle

[@nadine8109]

Stop it you're way too cute I wanna be your friend so bad. The blanket's looking so cute and cozy 💕

[@Amelie-qd6zu]

Omg I love your videos so much

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@sarahL1991]

I need to start listening to audio books! I love reading, but with kids and life in general, I don't have a lot of time to crochet and read.

[@Sirius_Majoris]

The fangirl giggles whenever she talked about books is EVERYTHING

[@jemmaowens]

i personally pull from the middle if its acrilic yarn or just not fluffy yarn and for fluffy yarn i full from the side if im making a blanket i like pulling from the side but middle is definitly more convienyent

[@nicoleperez3848]

keep all your yarn scraps to stuff plushies, pillows, etc. this helps A LOT!!!!

[@idkpaigely]

Genius!!!!!!

[@Missbusybeemakes]

So with any chunky yarn you have to use your fingers to feel for the stitch also new subscriber ❤

[@Missbusybeemakes]

Ps I also pull out from the out side the middle gets tangled and its worse

[@idkpaigely]

thank you so much!!

[@kaligrl06able]

Hi, I’m so glad to have ran into your video. One book I will recommend is The House Maid by Freida McFadden. It is a gooood book to read. There is a second part to it . I need to get my hands on the second book to read. Can’t wait. Enjoy crocheting 🧶 😊

[@idkpaigely]

I've heard good things about it thanks for the rec!!

[@maeghanvaughn6290]

Dig for the middle!!! The skeins move around less

[@idkpaigely]

That makes sense the skein definitely rolls around when you pull from the outside!!

[@isla_imsorubbishatgames]

subscribed :) (i litterly went to sub and i was so shocked you only have 161 subs, defo thought it would be over 5k because this video was actually interesting) Remember me when your famous :)

[@idkpaigely]

Thank you so much!!! We’re just getting started over here 💪🏻💪🏻

[@samanthastewart7133]

Hi Paige I am new to your channel and your videos and right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your KZbin channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects and have you tried mosaic crochet before and I have a KZbin channel myself and do you do livestream on your KZbin channel 🦋

[@idkpaigely]

Hi!! thanks for all the comments, I appreciate your support!! right now I'm really enjoying working on the mushroom granny square blanket that I started in this video, and I loved working with the bernat blanket yarn so I think I'll be making more plushies soon!! I've never tried mosaic crochet before, but it sounds cool so I hope your project is going well!!

[@JellieGHope]

I'm a center pull girlie, but I will no longer do that with yarn from hobby lobby. It always gives me yarn barf. Specialty yarns I decide based on how it feels.

[@misvra]

what video did you use for the grey blanket?

[@idkpaigely]

I just looked up “granny rectangle tutorial” on KZbin, any of the videos that pop up should help 💕

[@HorsesForLife11_thg]

I think you can get the stuffing from Joanne Fabrics but I got eyes from a hobby lobby

[@Itztocaemmaa]

omg this video is instresting i jst stopped everything i was doing when u postedd!!

[@gracedean2957]

There are yarn that are center pull or outer pull. The way the yarn is wrapped that you are showing should use the yarn on the outside. If you pull from the center you will have a lot of yarn barf. Nice blanket.

[@BaileyHack13]

I love you blanket so much. What crochet hook size did you use and did you follow a tutorial or a pattern?

[@adelinemclaughlin6193]

Make more crochet vids!!! I love you!!! 🎉 you’re so cute

[@erebus7242]

As another youngest child, ty for giving me ideas, though getting 3 done one top of other projects may be a struggle

[@amswimmer]

loved this!!!!

[@arwaamohamed4010]

Can you please make more crochet videos They're really enjoyable ❤❤

[@simmershonna]

It's easier to crochet from the middle than the outside. I have a yarn winder just because you can't always find the one on the inside so I rewind all my yarn before I use it just to be able to pull from the middle lol. I know I'm extra. LOL

[@abberistired]

I pull from the inside, I hate having to worry about the skein rolling around to get my yarn from it

[@Eandcostudio]

Love that black and grey blanket!! Do you have a link for a tutorial for that one? ❤❤❤❤

[@idkpaigely]

Hi!! I didn’t follow a tutorial for this one, I just looked in the comments of this tik tok for what the original creator did: www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8hQnnkr/ But basically it’s a granny rectangle blanket with 6 skeins of the bernat perfect phasing yarn. I hope that helps 💕

[@Eandcostudio]

@@idkpaigely thank you so so much!!!

[@keitord]

I literally stopped the video and went to borrow the audiobook right away. I need to know what you're talking about!! hahahahha

[@idkpaigely]

I hope you liked it!!!!

[@miapatlan-ew6px]

no way she isn't more popular

[@cyndriay1551]

Great job. Love the blanket

[@cbabe1]

I try to do a center pull depending on the yarn.

[@savanahduffy]

I find pulling works well until your to a certain point then you get big tangled chucks coming out