PODCAST: Episode 2- Let’s Chat!! Weekly Project updates!

[@deniseheiser1633]

Don't fix it. It is a chapter in your crochet journey. Love it!!! Keep your blanket from 15 years ago. Clean up the ends and throw on a border. I love it!!! Show us when you're done.❤❤

[@Dorrie519]

Juan, you have a beautiful 15 year old momento. Clean up the ends and put a border on it and display with pride!! It is truly beautiful.

[@YarnyDiane]

Don't try to fix it. The colors are awesome. Maybe just add a border, and use it as a throw in your home. I love it! We all improve over the years. Nothing wrong with treasuring something you put your heart into. ❤️

[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

Thank you!! I just might do that!!

[@cathygreulich7480]

I would finish it, add more and call the blanket my " then and now" afghan

[@DoubleCrochet-DIANA-]

Yes, I'd add a border and treasure the memory, it's lovely by the way!😊

[@donnamcdonald8714]

Great design. Add a simple border. Then create another as the now version. Then treasure both!

[@DianneMc]

I agree. It's beautiful! Just add a border and use it as a throw. It's really lovely.

[@kathleensmith4888]

Juan the blanket is beautiful. Secure the ends. Maybe a border. The importance of it is the sentimental value. And… it’s for the house ❗️😉

[@beccibaker7465]

Don’t fix it! Just finish it off and enjoy it. Use it as a reminder of how far you’ve come. Great color combo! Love it

[@heidipeoples]

How wonderful you have something you made 15 years ago. Display it with pride.

[@mommamimaashouse]

I completely agree! 😍

[@kristensiri5042]

If you love it, keep it the way it is. 😊 it’s a great way to see where you started and how far you’ve come!

[@japaruju5821]

Celebrate the back of the blanket for what it is. Just finish it up and enjoy it as part of your crochet heritage. P.S., your hair is SO gorgeous! Best regards, -Paul from Orlando.

[@anitastevens-davis8826]

Please don't take your project apart! It is beautiful and it helps show how much you have grown.

[@francesalexander1076]

Love the blanket, keep as is, and just put a border on it. Colors are great. The blanket is a nice size.

[@lindaamburgey3211]

Your blanket pattern is so unique. Keep it just the way it is. The join is a reflection of your skills 15 years ago. Be proud of it. Look where you are now

[@masunshine2970]

Beautiful sweater and scarf. What a special gift for someone in need.

[@lizallen9535]

Keep going with the blanket the way it is! You stumbled on a design feature! Also the cardigan looks good on you as an oversized sweater, or over layers as a coat.

[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

Thank you!!! I’ll definitely consider that!

[@LeavingMyShellBehind]

I love the pattern. Its really cool. Dont try to fix it. Save it. Its beautiful.

[@wanda11204]

I am officially a Yan Addict addict. Beautiful piece. Keep the blanket jus the way it is. It shows your progression from 15 yrs ago. All crochet has a right side and wrong side.

[@marywrigjt7614]

Same with me. Keep the original. I love the colors and design. And, I am officially a Yarn Addict, too.!! 👍👍

[@claudiasmartt]

That blanket is absolutely beautiful, don't you dare frog it, it's your first project and I'm sure there are some memories attached to it. Finish it the way you would like and cherish it. 😊 Oh by the way, this is my first time ever seeing your Channel and I love your honesty, I will definitely subscribe. OK, bye-bye 😊

[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! Also, thank you for subscribing!!

[@YarnyDiane]

The sweater looks comfy. Wear it anyways....it is a reminder of how far you have come. A cold snowy night...it would be great to wear it.

[@thehorrorfanx]

My advice: find matching fleece fabric and crochet attach it to the back of the afghan. It makes it twice as cuddly and warm. I’ve done this technique many times after seeing it on Mikey’s channel. Love love LOVE your afghan by the way. I may have to screenshot it and copy it. Chef’s kiss!

[@amybettencourt3404]

Juan, I subbed last night 10/4/2023 & was sub # 117. Now it's the next morning, and you're already up 159 subs! Just awesome! Have a great day. 🐞

[@sharon2764]

You look wonderful now and you are loved.

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

Omg keep the blanket from 15 yrs ago the way it is. It’s beautiful and it’s a wonderful memory of how far you’ve come. ❤️ just a border and it’s be perfect!

[@krisborchers2470]

Do not change it. Beautiful.

[@cynthiapalace5932]

Your 15yr old blanket. Tie off your ends and put a border on and use it. Put it on your couch, your chair, your shoulders. Bring back the good memories that it has brought when you made it. Enjoy!!!😊😊😊

[@charlottehyatt9601]

The 15 year old blanket is a beautiful keepsake! Put a border on it, sew a sheet or piece of fleece onto the back and be very proud 🤩🤩🤩 of it! That’s just my two cents! I love the pattern ❤❤❤!

[@susinok]

Oh sewing a backing on is a great idea!

[@JaniceCatt-uu3hi]

❤❤❤

[@christinamillikin311]

Love the blanket keep going and finish it. Your sweater still looks good on you.

[@karlagroom9715]

Your 15 yr old blanket is so cool!! Love the design and colors. Don’t fix it, it’s great to remember and appreciate how much we’ve learned. Great lap blanket! Congratulations on your health journey. I am also type two diabetes and am on my weight loss journey. It’s a daily challenge but we’re not alone in it. Crochet has turned into my relaxing happy place, it’s therapy. Even more when we get to bless others with what we do. You’re awesome, Juan 🎉

[@yolo12345zz]

I think it looks great - keep it as a memory of your past work and what your capabilities were at the time … I would 86 the wee ends sticking out …

[@Janski06]

Your 15yr old blanket is lovely, id say finish the ends and definitely use it 🎉❤

[@Kimzeb0410]

🙋‍♀️ I like it just the way it is. It has character. I'd just clean up your ends and put a boarder around it and then enjoy the warmth it'll give you. 😊

[@sarahbenson5337]

Keep that blanket just as it is. When you display it on a chair, the back won't be visible. It shows how far you have come in your craft. I shared this video on Facebook so, hopefully, you'll reach 1,000 subscribers by the end of the weekend.

[@nancylynn5008]

💯 agree!!

[@jodycanfield6229]

Finish the blanket and let it ahow your progression in one project. The buttons-- bark is beautiful. Oversized cardigans are perfect. It looks good on you.

[@ShirleyTice-rc3yq]

I would finish your 15 year old project. Add a border. The pattern is great. Black buttons on your sweater. Good video.

[@christingreene7978]

I think it's wonderful that you donate to people in need!!

[@beverlyyureck104]

I love that blanket and the colors but as soon as I saw it I saw wall art. I wouldn’t take it apart.

[@myrachouest2639]

Keep going as you did then. What a wonderful keepsake of your beginnings. A truly beautiful piece. Love it as is.

[@bunnygaffney2765]

Thats a beautiful blanket .don't frog it .yes a border would be nice .its a piece that will be around when your great grand kids will cherish

[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

Great idea! Thank you for your kind words!!

[@roxiecavanaugh7578]

I say leave the 15 year old blanket the way it is. You love it, it is a beautiful piece. It shows your progression as a fiber artist. Keep it like it is.... PLEASE ❤

[@sarasekely7195]

You should keep it! It shows how far you have come in your crochet journey. Happy you kept it after all these years. I think it looks great! 🙂

[@marierockstroh3663]

I dont know if you'll see this but the squares you have finish it up its beautiful

[@joycebox5869]

OMG, You are very talented. I'm really loving your channel. That afghan is beautiful. I would suggest keeping it as is and possibly adding a short napped tattered fringe to the whole inseam, with a mixed blend of all colors. Give it a kinda distressed seam on the backside and probably a twisted fringe border too. I absolutely love the colors you've done that in. The hooded sweater is gorgeous. It would be a shame to not enjoy. I would add length to it and make it a bathrobe. Forget the buttons add pockets, a belt and loops. It would be great to lounge around in during those cold winter days. Looks so comfortable. Congrats on your channel. Your very pleasant to listen to while I'm crocheting. Best of luck and thanks for sharing.

[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!

[@masunshine2970]

Love your project that you didn't finish. I would not change it. It is part of your history. Finish the edge and display it proudly. I love the colors.

[@offdhook3264]

I would keep the Sweater! It’s Awesome! It’s your first sweater! I love it! It looks great on you! Cozy and squishy with a hood too! Love it!✨🎯

[@rebeccacarrasquillo1904]

It looks great on you. Yeah its a little big but when you get dressed it should look great.

[@christinewheeler6443]

Just leave it...be proud and show how far you've come...I'm a quilter of 42 years. I have my first quilt. It's absolutely horrible, but I keep it to show my progress...love you and your videos...

[@jennsnow9704]

The Afghan is beautiful! Not just the design but also in the fact that it is an evolution of your talent. Don't take it apart. I would also put a border on it. Add fleece or flannel back to the Afghan. All your choice. Would definitely still finish it off and add that border. Remember to be proud as to how far you have come in your art!😊

[@Kimzeb0410]

At my church we have a hat and mitten 🌳 and we give them to the homeless and at a local school. Last year I made 94 hats. This year I did 60. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful projects.

[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

That’s so awesome! Thank you for helping out! It’s always to give back when we can!

[@kathyw141]

Keep it Wall hanging "put your past behind you"❤❤❤❤

[@debraallender7444]

I love your blanket as it is. The colors are gorgeous. We all started somewhere. I would keep it and just curl up in it. And don't cringe at your joins. You've learned differently since but that was your knowledge base 15 years ago. Just my opinion! I love it! Thanks Juan. Congrats on your dramatic weight loss. I'm just sorry your health isn't the best. I come from a family of diabetics and the men almost all have heart issues. I'm lucky at 67 to have neither yet. Please continue your obviously healthy lifestyle!

[@CrochetacrosstheUSA]

If you love it, leave it alone. It's beautiful and a remembrance of how much you've progressed!

[@KarenBurton-r4t]

Yes, keep it to remind yourself of the beautiful journey and the progressions that you have made.

[@taniareguin7470]

I love that blanket the way it is. I would leave it alone, weave in your ends, and either display it or donate it.

[@serranohs575]

Let it be. It's a good reminder of all the things passed. Love it.

[@denisegilliam842]

Hi Juan, just put a border on it and display it with pride! I'm so happy that you're doing better! Bountiful Blessings to you. ❤❤❤

[@janie3445]

Keep it. It's beautiful so just display it. It is a part of your progress, enjoy it. 😊

[@katiej.fromminnesota8301]

The blanket is awesome! Add a border and display it on your couch or favorite recliner!!! Its truly way cool🧶🧶🧶🧶

[@roxannecaiolino9509]

Power watching all your videos, thank you for knitting for charities,very touching and inspiring.❤❤❤

[@rcain693]

The blanket is a part of your journey. Tuck in the ends and keep it moving. Blessings. 🧶🤓

[@jeanetteferguson7079]

You are a good person for making those beanies for people less fortunate 🥰

[@maribethcsakany3562]

I think your blanket is beautiful. I would add a border to it and clean up your ends and display it in a room of your choice. It will always be something special to you. And also it will always remind you of how far you have come.

[@susandowty7537]

Keep your blanket the way it is. It shows your progression as a fiber artist! 😊

[@YvonneDixon-t3u]

Don't worry, it's for the house still a beautiful blanket, I would put a trim and be proud of your work beautiful design with nice colors

[@His-Joule]

I am so so SO proud of you for losing so much weight. Good job Darlin ' 🎉😊😊🎉

[@offdhook3264]

If I were you I’d put a border on it clean up the ends👌keep as a Momento! Honor the time when you created it! Glad you’ve learned more and can honestly appreciate your journey through life! That’s what it’s all about! You are an amazing person and appreciate all your hard work and dedication to us your Yarn Family!✨🤙❤️‍🔥

[@karmonbrown5107]

Leave your blanket just as it it! It’s perfect!!!

[@robinrhodes8064]

Hi Juan, I love the colors of that blanket and the design. My opinion is that you should keep it the way it is and add to it. Then you can always have it to look at to see how far you have come. Have a great day 💜 🌻 🤗 I have my first afghan, and it's 50 years old.

[@kaseywills9485]

Display it put a border around it. We all grow and learn over time. I think it's beautiful 😍

[@joankiely3614]

Just love your oversized cardigan. I think it looks fabulous on you even though you have lost a lot of weight. I personally would keep it, it doesn’t need buttons . Cheers 👏😊😘

[@sandaramoore9660]

Consider yourself a new part of my inspiration team!!! Your video came up as a suggestion… so happy it did…new sub!!! Love your aesthetics!!! Love the blanket…would leave as it is and add a black border. Love you makes…this is the 2nd video I watch…now binge watching!!! Currently making lapghans of in batches of 10 for seniors along with hats for the homeless. GOD gave us a talent to use for his glory!!! Keep up the great work that your doing!!!! Stay safe and be blessed ❤

[@marlenesandow369]

I would keep it and treasure it as a beautiful memory. It’s gorgeous. I would either continue on with the knowledge u have now or add a border and call it a day. I won’t redo it. Love it❤

[@divinekate]

Hello Juan new to your channel.Your blanket is very creative.I would not redo it.I would leave it as is and finish it to your liking.As a reminder of its beauty then and now and just how much you have grown as a crocheter.Have a blessed day.😊

[@jessirasmussen205]

For the 15 yr old blanket-weave in ends and call it good. It was a milestone at that point in your crochet journey. It is a learning experience

[@fleurdelis7914]

I would take it apart and rejoin it the right way. Then add a border. I love the design ! You have a great sense of how to balance the colors and values. Light, middle and darks.

[@gmaelder4739]

Wow first afghan is beautiful. The colors go so well together. Yes add the boarder and cleanup the ends. Then every time you look at it you can remind yourself how much you’ve grown. Regarding the buttons…Ebony 💯. Finally, love the blue puzzle beanie! All your projects were great to see. Thanks for sharing.

[@HLMCrochet713]

Leave the blanket love it. Memories. The sweater ebony buttons to match the scarf. 🩷🧶

[@racheldaustin]

Keep the blanket as a reminder of your progress

[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

You know what? You’re right! Thanks for the advice!!

[@susanfleming1209]

What a blessing you are to be making things for those in need.

[@janiceguy8752]

Leave it…tidy up the loose ends, put on a border. My MIL always said when she would sometimes leave her mistakes in she just considered she was leaving some of her love in the project! ❤

[@yolandacruz535]

I love it!!

[@melissaking9536]

Put a border on it, enjoy the nostalgic effect of your project! It is so pretty. I love the color combination.

[@sarabockenstedt9237]

I would leave the afghan as it is. Just weave in the ends and be proud of it. The medium buttons look great with the sweater - LOVE the patten! But with the black stripe in the scarf, maybe the black buttons would be better. Can't wait to see what's coming next!

[@Karen-uo3ep]

Definitely keep it. It’s beautiful. If you have the drive and extra yarn redo you joins. It also looks great the way it is.

[@nanasbabies58]

Keep it and cherish it!! You’ve come a long way!! Would look lovely on the back of a chair!!

[@Kdiefenbacher]

Please leave as is, it’s part of your journey! It looks nice, it still looks nice. Love the colors! The sweater I’d use the Hazelnut Buttons, very nice, someone will really appreciate it! ❤Love your Bean stitch blanket! Nice hat and beanie for the holiday season. Omg! I love the puzzle yarn, right now I’m working on a granny square blanket , color way Jigsaw! ❤️ it! Love your beanie and scarf, it’s also Jigsaw like my blanket! Thanks for sharing!

[@ruthieshields189]

I love your piece from 15 years ago! I think the little imperfections make it perfectly handmade. Keep it, add a border and display/use it. It’s beautiful. Love all your FO’s. They’re so pretty. I also hand out hats, scarves and throws in my area in the winter. I like to make cotton scrap blankets for my local animal shelters, as well. You’re truly inspiring. So glad I subscribed.🥰🧶🖤

[@pennydierickx2948]

I would keep it, put a border on it, and keep it as a reminder of how far you've come.

[@Aromagirl70]

Love the blanket! Keep it as it is , it shows how far you have come! And the cardigan is beautiful, someone will treasure it forever! Dark buttons would match the scarf perhaps! Love the wall of yarn too!😊

[@lisachavez1352]

I love the blanket! Just do the boarder! And hang it over the sofa back or on the wall! ❤❤❤

[@TerryAnne77]

Put a border on it and move on on your 15 year old blanket! It's beautiful!

[@JuanTheYarnAddict]

Thank you!!!

[@lauracoffin]

I would finish the blanket and maybe put a backing on it. It's a beautiful design. The sweater looks like a boyfriend sweater. Big and comfy. 😍

[@DawnYarnDoll]

Use all the colors of the buttons 😃

[@The_Mermaid]

Sew in your ends, put a nice border on it and leave it as is. It is a project of history, a time capsule. Finish it and lovingly use it, so you can reminisce 😀

[@lindahammond6674]

The blanket you created 15 years ago is beautiful. I'd suggest finishing it as is and puting it on the back of your chair!

[@petesmama1]

I would leave it . I love the colors and design . Continue or border . You were learning . It's your creation to be. proud of.

[@tonyaregan6473]

Ha! Leave the blanket the way it is. It's pretty and it's sentimental!

[@michelle1284mk]

Very beautiful blanket. You learn as you grow. Display it with pride!

[@roserenik6375]

Leave the blanket alone hide your tails and use it. Great pattern and love the colors. Awesome that you crochet for the needy hats to keep them warm.

[@sarahnicol7767]

I wouldn't take the blanket apart. I think it shows how far you've come. I like the ebony button. The sweater is beautiful. The puzzle yarn scarf worked up so nicely.

[@WinkTartanBelle]

These little time capsules become even more important to you as time goes on. Treasure this! As someone below has said, it's your "Then and Now" blanket. I'm in favor of adding a border, sewing in the ends, and loving it for what it is. Grow as you grow and celebrate that? My mother passed away rather suddenly in early 2021 and I inherited several of her WIPs, being the only survivor in my immediate family. No one else is interested in most of her crafted things. She was a very tiny person all her life and her sweaters and such are all so very small! I've frogged a number of them and used that yarn to create things I can use and give to my two adult children to use. Seeing that yarn being utilized and useful or admired has been like a healing salve to my soul. I give away items to charities and friends and it makes the gifts more meaningful to me and often to them. I think of my mother every time my eyes or hands touch those things. It's lovely. As for your buttons; you can go with a mixture of them for a fun and quirky look? You can crochet over them or cover with fabric or paint to make matches of any color. You can use mismatched buttons and glue (or stitch) a tiny item to the center of each to make them match-but-not- match. You can use the buttons for something else and make toggles or frog closures for your sweater. You can make a laced-up closure or a hook-and-eye closure. I rather like the idea of adding some leather or suede . . . . . Regardless, black trim on the scarf seems to dictate black buttons on the sweater to me.

[@marilyn.v.G]

The oversized look of your cardi is actually SUPER cute! I think you should rock it

[@debbietucker910217]

I would keep it and add on..because it shows you how far you have come..it's beautiful to me