I made a designer sweater from a $5 thrift store blanket

[@JennaPhipps]

What should I make with the leftover granny squares?

[@cupids..bows317]

A tote bag

[@aracelygonzalez8275]

A tote bag 🤩💖

[@calistashell9245]

A bag! Or if you have enough, Ive seen a few granny square balaclavas on Pinterest that are adorable too!

[@Alnajaah]

Good channel 🌹

[@xuchianicolefernandez1838]

A matching bag!!

[@pbeat8]

In Poland we usually take the Christmas tree down on February 2nd, so you have plenty of time left with your tree for Polish standards 😄

[@julsss1673]

polska 😻

[@doirlyhavetodothis5130]

I'm Polish and I've never actually heard about this rule or anyone following it 😅 Is there a chance it's more regional?

[@lidialavender]

I'm Polish and one year we had our tree till late March 😅

[@michelle2shop750]

I’m Asian-American and I’m soooo going to follow this since I love Christmas! 🤗🎄💕😄

[@riksissknits]

@@doirlyhavetodothis5130 so basically on fabruary 2nd is celebration of “mother of god gromniczna” and the tree should be down before that time same after 02.02 we shouldn’t sing Christmas carols anymore

[@beccogiallo]

You are so brave. I would never have the guts to take apart a granny square blanket. But you did, and the sweater looks great! I kept thinking I hope it wasn't handmade because how depressing to do all that work and have it end up in a thrift store for $5! I think too much 🙄

[@jesseshaftoe7899]

you cant really crochet with a machine so its definitely handmade :( but thankfully she turned it into something really beautiful, it ended up in the right hands :)

[@HazyDaisy716]

I don’t stitch my squares together at the end I join as I go

[@beccogiallo]

@@jesseshaftoe7899 that's true, but I thought that maybe there was some sort of industrial machine that could do anything, but I guess not!

[@marleyrose1179]

the sweater looks amazing!! one thing I would suggest though is to wash/strip it. depending on how old it is it may not look dirty but there could be a lot of gross stuff

[@tamaramonster9027]

For the sweather: maybe it would be cool to have a three square length all over and use the edge of the blanket as the end of the sweater:) For the leftover: use them as coasters for hot pans! That's very oldskool!

[@pam1256]

I love seeing your thought process!! You say that following a pattern is a lot of mental effort and for me it's the opposite! For me following a pattern is relaxing and trying to free hand something is sooo much mental work!!!

[@marcellajackson6768]

Congratulations🎉 you are doing things that people have been doing for years ,recycling clothes and that is so beautiful❤ Somebody made the blanket with love and now you have made a sweater with love❤

[@GrandmaBooTTV]

Thank you for rescuing that blanket and giving it new meaning and purpose. It turned out FANTASTIC!

[@bgummeson]

So cool! If you buy more afghans for future projects, keep in mind that sometimes granny squares are joined ‘as you go’, which is fast and easy for construction, but makes for a more complicated deconstruction. My late mom made a granny square afghan that is beautiful. It’s blue, but I don’t use it because it doesn’t go with our decor. But it *is* a color I would wear, so you’ve got me thinking!

[@debilongfelllow6163]

Then you'd be wearing a hug from your Mom.

[@misscurlylocks1]

Awesome project! Christmas is 12 days long starting on the 25th so you are meant to keep up your tree until at least the 6th Jan which is called 'Three Kings Day' at least that's the way I've always been told

[@danielabriceno2706]

In my country we call it día de Reyes o Reyes Magos, that is kings day or magician kings day, I guess is the same thing on Jan 6th usually the tree es keep until then

[@sisterpamop]

This makes me smile. You are so courageous with your crochet.

[@kskc1234]

Jenna, I'm sitting here at 1am watching you make a knitted sweater for the first time and then watching you making a sweater out of the white and blue granny squares. I laughed all the way through them .Do you know how funny you are? Love your sense of humor! You are super talented. I'm now a Subscriber for sure.

[@lisasknitclub]

This one is so so so good! I bought this crochet blanket from the thrift store a couple months ago and I wanted to make it into a sweater but wasn't sure how to, now thanks to this video I'll definitely do it soon!

[@aznkrnstr]

FWIW, i always appreciate when you go into the more technical aspects of making something even if i don't have any intention of copying you

[@makaylaschein3480]

I love how you ran around showing off your one sleeve 😂 I do the same thing lol. I get excited and show my husband the one finished front panel I’ve done as if you can even tell what it is yet lmao 😂😂

[@kyliekrochets9060]

EXACTLY!! i finish the head of an octopus and the reaction next is admiring it for the next 10 minutes LOL

[@kristien2010]

I feel this so hard. I recently got two Addi machines so I made a sweater cardigan. I was literally holding the pieces on me & standing in front if my husband with such a happy little kid look on my face. He tries to sound enthusiastic, but mostly he's just confused. I appreciate the effort though

[@debilongfelllow6163]

I do the same thing! Whether I'm sewing, knitting, crocheting or mending. Of course, I do listen to him when he's amazed at some sport "thing" on TV. It's only fair.❤

[@compulsivecrocheter8961]

Best crochet video I've seen in a while, very inspiring. I love your enthusiasm!

[@alys4570]

I usually take it down at the end of the second week of January. I live in the U.S. in Michigan. There is still so much snow and it’s just depressing without a Christmas tree up 😉

[@lexikon3310]

With the leftover granny swuates you could make a headband or handwarmers legwarmers or a Collar...😃

[@rbncherryfig]

In Czechia we usually take down the chrismas tree on the 6th January, which is known as "The holiday of the three wise men", you know, those guys who went to give presents to baby jesus? At that day there are usually people working for a charity walking outside dressed like the three wise men and raising money for good causes.

[@cl_charly2729]

We in germany also do ist like that:) but the people walking around dressed like the three wise men is just for catholics and They sing at your door (often they‘re children)

[@yazminaustin7073]

We do that in Argentina too!! But usually the wise men go all around the city in the back of a truck throwing candy at kids lol

[@cl_charly2729]

@@yazminaustin7073 oh thats cool:D I want that too

[@RavenXWritingdesk]

I love that! Here in America as soon as it's the 26th.....no more Christmas, I swear people take their decorations down overnight and everyone goes back to being.......not nice....

[@debasankar8708]

Jenna's videos are calming, whether it's knitting, crochet or demo!!!❤

[@creative2716]

Great idea, fabulous finished project. Very modern sweater, super sleeves idea.

[@livchew9707]

I have been watching your videos for the last couple months and I LOVE your channel. When you didn’t post last week I went through and watched all the wedding videos and OMG SO CUTE LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@zaniergriego1110]

Where the sleeves and the back panels meet make a really cool design, this lovely!

[@jasminehoover5359]

I get why you thought this video wouldn't be relevant but it totally is. I hardly crochet but I'm mostly a sewist. I got a thrifted granny square blanket that I want to turn into a sweater and it led me here, even though I was looking for more of a sewing tutorial, so I'm Def gonna take some ideas from here and some from other videos. No one will have the exact blanket so no one will do the exact sweater, but we get ideas from each other. I absolutely love how yours came out. I wanted more of a cardigan but now I'm debating because the collar is so so cute on yours. Great job and thank you for sharing

[@karentzn]

Jenna I so enjoy your thoughts going into a project. Lovely to see you use the blanket.

[@calistashell9245]

Great work Jenna!!! I just saw the sweater for your inspiration on Pinterest yesterday!! I also went thrifting yesterday and decided against buying a granny square blanket and I just might have to go back and get it!!

[@erindixon2877]

In southeast Texas tradition, the tree stays up until after New Year’s Day so that the light and joy of Christmas is carried into the new year.

[@shellylafleur7456]

I love the way it turned out. I'm impressed.

[@tamaramonster9027]

Christmastree advice (also goes for wishing others happy new year): You can leave it up until Three Kings Day (6th of january). That's the official last day of appropriately giving new years resolutions as well as having your christmas tree out, it marks the end of that celebratory period. But it's 2022, nothing's conventional so do whatever you please!

[@sandrasews3765]

I love the sweater out of the square blanket you are a genius

[@broella6493]

That sweater is so cute! What a great job you did! I just discovered your channel. Looks like a lot of fun! You’re too cute! Your little dogs too!

[@beccabentleyxx]

Yess I really want a cardigan like this

[@LemonStudioAZ]

Your creations are just so incredible every time!

[@happyhippocrafts]

I take mine down on the 6th as it’s the 12th day of Christmas, my mum always done it that way xx

[@MeezerGurlMakes]

I LOVE your attitude about following written patterns! I know how to and have on occasion but for me it's way more fun to just do my own thing! Just found your channel and love it!!!

[@katee2231]

Love the way it came out. Looks great!

[@cindyhumphreys6712]

You did it and I’m not surprised. You can do anything. It looks great. Love you and your channel. Granny Cindy from Pennsylvania.

[@joanneswinehart4976]

Welcome back Jenna!! Your sweater turned out fantastic !!

[@flyezilla]

You should try doing the DC in back loop/front loop alternating so you get a ribbed effect on the collar and cuffs. :)

[@sagegrythe5417]

Jenna! You should make more crochet videos, I love them💕

[@dianaadams8031]

ilysm I swear Jenna ur my therapy

[@ednalaura952]

Hi Happy New Year! It's your crib leave your Xmas tree up as long as you like. My Mama used to crochet & knit very well, she would be proud of you! Beautiful sweater. Benson is so Cool...

[@nouriakhan2332]

It turned out so cute!! what a great idea for a thrift flip!! 😍

[@erindixon2877]

For warmth sake, consider adding some of the blanket border or a border from the blue yarn. The cropped front is cute but could be a little cold on the colder days.

[@mauricepowers3804]

Really awesome sweater I love everything you did and it looks great on you. When my kids were younger I left the tree up until Valentine's Day and put Valentine's all over it and Valentine candy! 💝 ( I think the designer is pronounced mooie mooie)

[@Woolpedia-Kanal]

That is such a gorgeous idea!

[@BSWVI]

Rocking a Jeanne d'Arc vibe!!! To And I hope you made a doggie sweater with the extra squares!

[@alexiahalkis169]

You did a greaaaat job there. I love it.

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You now have 280K subscribers, Jenna!😊😊🌸🌸❤️❤️

[@bethsaitz5731]

It turned out so well Jenna!!!

[@diamondgirl698]

Hey I have just now found your channel, and as someone who likes take things apart and remake them, I am in fact interested in every part of the process

[@Killa_768]

Yay!! my favourite youtuber made a new video. Happy new years ❤❤

[@Killa_768]

Jenna I think this is the first crochet video that only took one day ❤😂

[@heartdiaries_xoxo]

i would love to see u make a knitted plushie in the future i also kinda want to learn and its just cute and can be a nice decor:)btw i luv the sweater!!!♡♡♡

[@catherinespanos1150]

Brilliant! And it looks great. How about a scarf from the leftover grannies?

[@lestranged]

What if you separate the 2 center front squares at the neckline, just undo the seam that connects them about halfway down and then bind them off in your navy blue thread? Think of like a henley neckline without buttons. your neckline would have a little more interest and would fit over your head easier.

[@ambernettiejones3757]

Jenna with the leftover squares you should make a matching sweater for Benson

[@Sofia-ij9nl]

You should definitely buy an electric fuzz remover! It is a life saver. So much easier to use compared to a razor and the results are great! They also make great gifts. Love the sweater! ♥️♥️♥️

[@wibblywobblyida]

That turned out so well!!!

[@missbelle9159]

Just keep the tree up all year round and decorate it for whatever occasion/season. It can be a season tree.

[@gwenethbranch2419]

Cute sweater good job love the creativity

[@lemondedophelie6195]

Yes!! Hearing french in your videos makes me happy ahah!! Sleeve is indeed "manche" in french, une et deux manches means "one and two sleeves" Love u Jenna

[@carmenlatham4136]

I'm going to look around foe light weight crochet items to put together a long cardigan Thanks for the inspiration 🤗

[@lilik_217]

OMG I love your videos, and the sweter looks really cool🧶🧶❤️❤️

[@aprilm4627]

Sweater was a great success I like it..I would of done ribbing for the hem areas to match the collar for a more finished look. Look great on you though

[@BodilBergseth]

You can do anything Jenna!!!!!!!!!😱😍🍀

[@greeeneyes91]

We take down our Christmas tree around 6th of January, but on the other hand, we put it up really early (1st of advent) and we use a real tree, so it usually is super crunchy by January anyway and you kind of dont want to look at it at that point anymore ;) but dont worry, with Christmas lights, we had them on one year until Easter and just by February somebody had the brilliant idea to take them off the electricity at least so that tthey wouldnt light up at least.

[@regangray7423]

Yay Jenna! Your finally back! I missed youu💚🧶

[@evaschipper9398]

Omg Jenna this turned out amazing!

[@meganoyo]

I've been wanting to do this with my nanas blankets!! I have like 30 need to use them 🤣 this is perfect!

[@maryegerton6848]

When you asked your google play to translate sleeve, my google play heard you and answered you. Then she asked if you wanted anything else translated. I took the liberty of refusing on your behalf. 🤣🤣 Love the sweater❤️

[@jemreandeau3583]

Fantastic, looks wonderful

[@colabearrr]

I’m totally going to scrap a granny square cardigan I was making and do this instead!!! Thank you for the inspiration Jenna!

[@natashacapote]

It turned out so gooood!!! Love it

[@adelealdridge2080]

Loving the sweater as for the tree should be the 6th being the 12th day of Christmas but think its upto the individual personally we no longer put 1 up so no taking down x

[@Natallia-s4t]

crazy but so nice girl! in love with your ideas 😍🥰

[@zahram3093]

Your videos r literally therapy

[@empain_]

i dont like granny squares for clothes but you made it work! Good job!

[@marienaswarens]

This is my favorite thing I’ve seen you make on your channel! A++

[@emmybm15]

A Miu Miu (pronounced Mew Mew) inspired jumper love it!

[@kamariahjay]

okay. this is my second video of yours and i just had to pause it at the ever so nonchalant, "it snowed last night" part. listen. that was sooo freakin funny to me and earned you a new sub. *unpauses*

[@kamariahjay]

yeah this came out killer. kudos to you. im a huge fan of the extra long, fitted sleeves and you gave them a cute baggy look. even better imo. so good. 10/10 girly.

[@triciaobrien967]

😂 I have never laughed so hard with KZbin of before you are just hilarious. I love your work❤

[@janvas7690]

Once again brilliant! Thanks!

[@Zincchromeshema]

Wow, I'm really in love with this! It's amazing!

[@RavenXWritingdesk]

I mean, my partner and I still have both the lights and Menorah up in the window so, considering Hanukkah was over December 6th, you're totally good to go haha!

[@pixels2u]

Nice job, girlie. Would also be cute without added sleeves and worn thrown over a long-sleeved knit top. Gotta leave the tree and decor up at least until New Year's, but a week after is even better. Earlier this week I saw some great videos crocheting super cute small drawstring totes out of granny squares.

[@StellaMariaGiulia]

In Italy we take the Christmas tree down after the 6th of January. But mine is still up and I'm not ready to take it down yet!

[@jessicabirkeland1580]

That turned out so amazing!!!!🎉👏🏻

[@brendaclark5216]

Very nice, turned out great. 🥰

[@asiyah.b.10]

Omg I love this you did such a great job

[@barbhill2954]

You did a good job !

[@lnboxco397]

Great job love it, and yes nice "manche"

[@Ladruidelune]

maybe doing more of a open cardigan next time would be soooo cute too !!!

[@simonemaltais]

Our tree is still up 😁 have to take it down soon, it's loosing needles!! Love the sweater!!!

[@cintaputriraditya5802]

OMG YES ITS ONLY BEEN A WEEK BUT I MISS YOUR VIDEO SO MUCH😭💗

[@irenephillips1523]

I really like this sweater !!

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

The sweater turned out awesome ;)

[@brigittesmets6207]

Manche is sleeve, greetings from Belgium and Happy 2022💖

[@kathleenarchacki7875]

I just finished a granny square sweater.. 3 days ago I love it!!!!

[@sofiaderen6858]

that's increediblee!!!!!! u r so great wow? thank u fot this video now i wanna try sth like thaat

[@johannetessier2767]

In Canada, we take it down on the 6th of January. Your sweater is amazing 😻

[@jacquelinecasey1361]

Phonetically it’s Mew Mew. Lol Love that inspo and how yours turned out👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽