I Wore Crochet for Two Weeks! Here's What I Learned... Summer '24 Edition

Hey, folks! I tried wearing at least one crocheted piece every day for two weeks in late summer 2024. Here's a look into my life, my outfits, and my crocheted wardrobe!
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Ravelry: MercyTriumphs
Instagram: slowcrochetYT
Email: slowcrochetYT(at)gmail.com

[@Lisbeth_59]

Mary, I don't comment often enough on your videos, but I always enjoy them; you make such beautiful shawls! 💖

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you so much, dear heart! I appreciate you taking the time to say so! 💗💗

[@bonnietyler5338]

I have not ventured into the world of wearables. I make mostly amigurumi and afghans, but I love the ones I watched you try on. They are so beautiful.

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you so much! Funnily enough, I haven't done many afghans and am still relatively new to amigurumi! 😂💗

[@Helena-tw7pj]

Shannon talks yarn linked to your channel, thats how I found you. I wear a lot of my chrochet skirts in fall/wintertime. Love my shawls , want more of them in different colors and in different materials. I dont have summerclothes, I started too late chrocheting a shortsleeved cottonshirt. Now I make several in the same pattern to use next summer. They are fun to make.

[@slowcrochet]

I have yet to make a crochet skirt! I bet yours are lovely - and so versatile! You've got my wheels turning! Thank you!

[@bonniemyers1163]

Beautiful makes

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@RosePelet]

Ok, Mary, you need to do another just shawl video similar to the one you did when you first started your channel. You have so many pretty ones and I for one would love to know what the patterns are and a little slower view than I had here.

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you for that suggestion! My husband has been nudging me in that direction for awhile now - but just like he sometimes needs to "hear it from others," I guess I'm the same way 😂 I'll go ahead and thank you on his behalf! 😂💜❤️☺️

[@ginawillis5956]

Well if this doesn’t make you want to make wearable crochet pieces, I don’t know what will🤗

[@slowcrochet]

How kind you are! Thank you! 💗

[@estherscrochetnook2318]

Cute berets Gorgeous shawls!!! The shawl with the blues and the gold faded in the shell design stunning

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you so much! That blue and gold shawl was the Sis Shawl pattern by Sis Homemade, if you're interested!

[@NoOneSpecial0521]

Beautiful makes. Thanks for sharing!

[@slowcrochet]

You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to leave an encouraging comment!

[@petrashappyplace]

I have so many pieces, I could probably get away with wearing something different every day for a month! I LOVE wearing them - even when it's hot outside! LOL

[@slowcrochet]

You are living my goals, my friend! ❤️❤️

[@Shettikkawoodscrocheting-dk4qz]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@slowcrochet]

💓💓💓💓💓

[@anntally7503]

What a great use for a scarf clip! 😍 I am always looking for a way to fasten my granny hexi cardigans. I have many shawls in different fibers and weights, and layer them over a T-shirt and linen pants or a dress in the warm weather. May I ask the yarn and designer of your 1st hexagon sweater with the buttons? Beautiful! I love your style!

[@slowcrochet]

Hi, sweet friend! I could use some good linen pants in my life... I need to take a page out of your style book and look out for them! The yarn I used for that first cropped hexagon cardigan was I Love This Cotton in a "sock monkey" colorway. I'm not sure if it's still there. I think I used Made and Do Crew's hexagon cardigan as my basis - the "Day Date Cardigan" by Jess Coppom, I believe. I just made it quite a bit shorter. Hope that helps!

[@anntally7503]

@@slowcrochet so helpful, and always a pleasure! It was so much fun to see these come together. And you can wear that hat either way! 😃

[@maria.b.this.old.cottage]

I dont wear crochet in the summer, but i do wear my crochet sweaters in the autumn, winter and spring season. I crochet wearables to go with my dresses. I enjoy them immensely since i spin the yarn i use 😊 thank you for sharing your makes, your shawls are beautiful 😊

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you so much! I always feel like I need to add more dresses into my wardrobe. I want to experiment more with wearing sweaters over dresses. You're definitely encouraging me in that direction! How gorgeous your sweaters must be with your one-of-a-kind yarn!

[@maria.b.this.old.cottage]

How kind of you to say that. ☺️They do keep me warm here in the mountains 😊

[@craftablyeverafter]

Hello Mary 🤗 It was so nice to see how you pair your crochet items with everyday outfits. I do love all your shawls.

[@slowcrochet]

Hi, Ms. Cassandra! I was thinking of you this weekend - we met some of your fellow Springboks fans! Hope your week ahead is wonderful!

[@judypine7467]

A good wardrobe video. I don’t make that many wearables for me.

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you! I appreciate you!

[@tricialinden]

I've made a couple of lightweight cotton hexie cardigans that I can wear in the warmer months. Luckily, I live in a very mild climate, not too hot, not too cold.

[@slowcrochet]

They are just so versatile, aren't they! 💗❤️

[@allisonchavez9113]

Hi, at 4:27 on the video, you showed a mustard or kinda gold colored beret. It's awesome. Do you have a pattern for this? Your shawls are stunning. I enjoyed your challenge to wear your items rather than just make and store

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you so much! That gold beret was an experiment I did using a pattern for a mandala. I used "My Mandala by Ella," Elisabeth Laitila. I think I worked through the first 12 or 13 rounds of the mandala, then fudged my way into a beret shape. It was a mystery DK weight yarn, and I used a 5.5 mm hook for it. Wish I could be more helpful!

[@KayOPella]

Great video. Love the shawls. I would love to know the pattern for the granny shawl in rose, yellow, blue & white?

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you so much! That is a free pattern called the Weekender Shawl. I made note of my modifications in my Ravelry project page here: www.ravelry.com/projects/MercyTriumphs/the-weekender-shawl

[@JoyceN818]

I love everything you wore. They all looked good on you. All the shawls are gorgeous.🥰

[@slowcrochet]

Aww, thanks so much! How kind you are!

[@robynmusto]

Yay, I love a good crochet fashion show, and I love your style. 💖I'm about to start on a short sleeve top pattern, which I think will be perfect for Fall here in Florida.

[@slowcrochet]

Ahh, short sleeve tops are definitely on the to-make list now for me, too! Which pattern have you decided on?

[@cocoscrochet6380]

Hi Mary 🤗 it’s definitely easier to incorporate crochet in your everyday during Winter! 🥰🧶🤩

[@slowcrochet]

Happy equinox, Ms. Litsa! It's supposed to start getting cooler here but it's still blazing hot 😅 Are you excited for the seasons to change, too? 💗

[@cocoscrochet6380]

@@slowcrochet Hi Mary 🤗 yes definitely looking forward to Spring…Summer 🤔 not so much! 🤣🥰🧶🤩

[@GingerCatCrochet]

Yes, definitely more for summer. I think you're very brave going out in those in hot weather even if you removed them later! 🥵🤣 Take care. 😊🧡😺

[@slowcrochet]

Ahhh, the things we do for content 😂😅

[@GingerCatCrochet]

@@slowcrochet 🤣

[@mytinytnhomegarden]

What a clever and fun way to showcase your talent! The shawl at 9:52 is gorgeous. Really enjoyed your mix and match fashion show.

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you! That is the Olive Branch shawl by @bagodaycrochet - except made up in fingering weight yarn. So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bettyloumallet7081]

What a wonderful episode! I enjoyed watching you fashion all your makes❤️

[@slowcrochet]

Thank you, Ms. Betty Lou! Once it finally cools down - which won't happen consistently until mid-October - maybe I'll try the experiment again! Hope you have a wonderful week!

[@bettyloumallet7081]

@@slowcrochet I hope the same for you and your family ❤️

[@EllensCrochet]

I loved all your makes - your shawls are beautiful & you rocked wearing everything. I have several summer t-shirt type of tops I’ve made with either cotton or bamboo & I have worn them a lot this summer on weekends with a camisole underneath. Occasionally I might wear a crochet cardigan to work - but not very often. I should probably rethink that…. 🤗🤗🧶

[@slowcrochet]

Ahhh, nothing beats a good "work cardigan" 😁 Thank you so much for all your encouragement! You really brought a grin to my face! I haven't worked much with bamboo - have your tops held up well in the wash?

[@EllensCrochet]

@@slowcrochet I really loved working with the Lucky Brand Bamboo which is sold by Joann. The colors are lovely and all my makes have washed nicely In the machine ( in a mesh bag ) on delicate and flat to dry. I was on a roll with it this summer, made two tops, a duster and a lacey poncho. 😱😱. 🤗🧶