MINI SKEIN MAGIC! | Turning Leftover Yarn into a Cozy Granny Square Blanket

[@kaymingo6051]

I judged at the county fair one year. One of my neighbors brought an embroidered tablecloth and 12 napkins to exhibit. She had started the project with her grandmother over 50 years ago. Her grandmother used it to teach her how to do embroidery. She finished that last napkin 50 years later. It was a gorgeous set and I will never feel bad about how long a WIP is hanging around my house.

[@MTurtleShell]

What a gorgeous story ❤

[@susanrussell8195]

This makes me feel better about the 30 year WIP I finished during Quarantine. My tale isn’t quite so moving. I started a pattern my roommate had brought home from Israel. It was a reverse pattern cross-stitch in college in a single color. I ran out of floss and couldn’t find the exact color match. Fast forward 30 years and I decided I could live with a color match that wasn’t perfect. Guess what? No one has ever been able to see what I was so critical of all this years ago.

[@SunCity95]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this story. I will not feel bad for having WIPs in my house. I currently have a sweater half way done that I promised my sister almost a year ago, my very own granny square blanket and two bags.

[@a.lyssa.crochets]

"What I do is not frivolous, it's not silly." Thank you! I needed to hear that! I started crocheting after my dad passed unexpectedly and was recently told this hobby was childish by a person I cared about. Hearing something like that really takes the wind out of your sails. This craft is important and it heals!

[@montanalilac]

Clearly that person understands neither the artistry, fine motor coordination, pattern reading intelligence, nor endorphin releasing qualities of crochet. It is sheer ignorance to call an age old form of functional art “childish”. Besides that, even if it could be qualified as childish, so freaking what?!? If it helps you work through your grief, what difference does it make? Tell that person to take a long walk off a short dock, pick up your hook, and create your heart out! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@lesta.artist]

Wow… that person must be wanting to control what you do with your time and attention. CONTROL. Just reply that you enjoy it and it releases stress. If they care about you, they shouldn’t want to belittle what you enjoy.

[@Yarnofthewild]

I started crocheting when I was struggling to quit smoking cigarettes as a way to help the behavioral aspect of needing to do something with my hands, and as a way to help quell the social anxiety of being in social groups as an adult. I can thankfully say that I'm on my 5th year of being cigarette free and I still crochet because I enjoy it! It brings me joy and helps me think things through as well as pushes me out of my comfort zone at times. Crochet, as an art form, certainly has helped me grow in ways I didn't think about when initially picking it up, and I wouldn't change a thing. You do you. Take your journey as you can and do what you can when you can. Healing takes as long as it takes, and sometimes, it's a lifelong endeavor.

[@montanalilac]

@@Yarnofthewild Brilliant idea, crocheting to do something with your hands other than pick up a cigarette. Did you ever feel that you were becoming obsessed with crochet as well? I mean, other than the level of obsession most crocheters have 😉. Congrats on five years!!! 👏🏻👍🏼👏🏻👍🏼

[@StormWarningMom]

Absolutely there is a healing quality about all fiber arts, whether it's crochet, knitting, Tunisian or anything else. I've even found it helps with pain relief after surgery. Cheers and hugs to you!

[@bluepeppermint3790]

17:10 you cannot believe how reassuring it is that even advanced crocheters like you sometimes need to relearn things, look up tutorials and wiggle your way into it. Really interesting to see someone else's process!

[@RaineBowieArcade]

Yes, our brains just can't retain information that isn't used all the time, no shame in that 😊

[@RaineBowieArcade]

I've been crocheting since I was 9 and there's just too much to remember lol

[@joannemcmillan9201]

A few months ago I fell into the worst depression of my 67 years. They wanted to hospitalize me but I said no. Why? What was keeping me sane was that I was crocheting a log cabin afghan. I had to say no to being hospitalized because they wouldn’t allow me to bring my yarn and hook. I’m much better now. I’ve completed all my squares but now I’m on to my least favorite part, sewing it together. It’s made of fall colors so I want it done by fall. I’ve crocheted for 58 years now. I can honestly say that it served me well this year.

[@meaghandoherty6707]

How is the afghan coming along? Hope you're still doing well!

[@lisafahrner9917]

I’m glad your doing better.

[@judyadams6743]

I love sewing the pieces together!

[@bumbygrl]

Sometimes it's the smallest joys in life that pull us through the darkest times....like a candle in the darkness. I'm glad your feeling better and still working on your blanket. You should be extra proud of that piece

[@mariahg.7633]

In the same boat not being hospitalized bc I want to crochet to cope

[@aliceboss3134]

"she churns her own butter she's made friends with the birds" girl, GOALS!

[@kathyd7506]

I came here to comment on the same line, too good!

[@Babydoll5683]

Hi, when you said 4, yeas, I busted out laughing . You’re doing good from reading the comments. lol! I love your channel❤

[@salamanda11]

It’s the pets walking all over the squares for me. It’s too relatable. 😂❤

[@JewelMM2]

As a 13 year old with autism and adhd I don’t know how you can just do that all day and barely get distracted. I’ve been playing around with wool since I was 5 or 6 I started off with finger knitting and then I started doing knitting when I was 9 and then I have been teaching myself crocheting for a year now and I only know like 2 stitches like a single crochet and I forgot the name of the other one. But like I find it hard just to stick to one project at a time. I find it hard to understand tutorials and but that’s how I’ve been trying to learn crocheting. Also you inspire me with all the different ideas you have. Also the longest project that I finished off for someone who doesn’t crochet anymore is around 6-7 years old and it was originally the back panel of an apron and I finished crocheting it and turned it into a bag! It’s not completely done yet all I have to do is a strap for it.

[@aloras405]

Honestly, it takes practice in patience and focus. You’re only 13. You’re young and still developing. Give yourself grace. You will have time to develop the focus. I’m 42 with ADHD and what I am capable now is vastly different than what I could do at 13. You can and will get there. Just keep trying. I love listening to audiobooks or KZbin videos as I work. One thing that keeps me focused is putting videos of the same thing I’m working on. So as I crochet, I have this channel or a vintage one. If I am quilting, I put on Missouri Star Quilt Co.

[@zinniazen9923]

I agree, it takes time and patience. I am 54 with ADHD and autism. My passion with yarn started at 9 same as you. But I didn’t have KZbin or the endless amounts of patterns available. I did have yarn back then. ❤ it’s really hard now to get yarn unfortunately where I live. Mostly due to store closures. But I knitted every single day. It being 10 minutes or an hour. Then when I had to work full time I didn’t get to do much for many years but I always went back. It’s always my go to hobby. Start working on squares like dish cloths with cotton yarn. It doesn’t matter if you make a mistake. And you have something useful after for the kitchen. That’s what I started with. Take time every day to do some. Set a little timer. Watch how to videos. You will learn and grow 😊. It takes time to grow a hobby.🇨🇦

[@Elena-11303]

I usually have 2 or 3 projects at the same time and if i get bored from one i go to another one

[@angellife3381]

21:31 you actually just made me tear up! I’ve been feeling real low lately, but I just keep crocheting every day. I just…I needed to hear your words today, so big thank you!!! ❤

[@missviic46]

I learned sc and dc stitches when I was a child. It wasn't until I retired 4 years ago that I started exploring all the variety of styles and stitches that are part of crochet. But when my daughter died 2 years ago, I discovered the incredible healing that crochet can provide. Thank you for spreading the gospel of crochet!

[@adaliaalvarez7269]

My sincerest condolences for your loss. Your daughter lives in your heart. ❤❤

[@smokeykitty6023]

I feel like I have a hard time harnessing my brain sometimes. I'll just get out a project and turn on a good audio book and I'm in that peaceful comfortable zone.

[@karencatanese8972]

I love that you were explaining how crochet is so rewarding. I feel the same way. It's healing, meditative, and soothing.❤

[@tiffanykasadara475]

"Let me break this down for you." Yes, girl!! More granny square ideas, please. I have a mountain of them and I don't want to make bags or hats with them. My granny squares have been hibernating for several years, so now I'm inspired to throw them together. No More Stack.

[@kop-uv2dx]

I turn all my leftover yarn into squares and, after blocking them, store them in a bin... anytime anyone wants to order a custom granny square blanket, I invite them over and show them the bin... we'll discuss joining yarn and how big they'll want it (how many squares they'll need) and then I'll let them dig through the bin picking out enough squares to fit their blanket... often they lay them out themselves, so all I need to do is connect them and add a cute border... ppl love creating their own blankets like that... and for me it's a great stash-buster...

[@judibess6173]

I used some of my scraps to make 3x5 lap afghans which I donated to shut ins. Great way to use up scraps and I felt so good as I watched them leave my care to warm someone else😊

[@amypike6356]

I'm glad you recognize that what you do is meaningful and important. My mom, who was an avid crafter, died last year at only 56. I wanted to really commit to the hobbies I was interested in, as a way to stay connected with her. Your videos were some of the first ones I watched when trying to learn crochet, and the way you explain things has been so helpful! I was able to make my grandmother a Tunisian crochet blanket for Mother's Day this year, and she loved it. I'm now working on one of your shawl patterns, and it feels really good to make something with my hands and not get frustrated and give up! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@heathershelton2371]

Does KZbin randomly unsubscribe people? I ask because I know I was subscribed to your channel... and sat down to watch this video today and saw the "subscribe" icon and I was like "what????". Anyway, I love your videos and smile every time I watch. Your joyfulness is contagious. ❤

[@miffub]

i saw your comment so i checked and im also not subscribed... i could have sworn i was!

[@lianamurray9915]

Yes. KZbin does that. It's happened to me with a few channels I subscribe to. Not sure why it does that.

[@nongamergamergirl793]

Do you watch her regularly? Because after I stopped watching channels regularly yt unsubbed me from multiple of those channels if you’re here every time she uploads it might be a glitch at youtubes end

[@Meredith36]

KZbin does unsubscribe people even if they do watch regularly. It’s annoying

[@christielamb2894]

Hi guys, Be sure to check your notification settings, hit the bell button and check the "all" option too. That may help. ✌️🩷🧶

[@laurelrobbins8673]

You’re absolutely right about this craft being a healing tool. The day that I heard the news that my son died, I bought some yarn and made myself a shawl. My crocheting and knitting have gotten me through some really bad times.

[@laurieklem7051]

I adore Hooked by Robin & I have been following her for years - she is just amazing and makes things so very easy to follow ! She's wonderful. Her page will explode now that you've mentioned her and I'm sure she'll be happy! I also have tons of granny squares from *all* of the Pallette tiny balls of yarn - I have all three boxes....not all made but you inspire me to dig it out again. I love small projects (squares) like this for summer time- so much better than having a hot wool blanket on while you bring it all together. Thank you Toni! You are the best! xo

[@nongamergamergirl793]

Same! I’ve been watching her videos since before I even started crocheting 4 years ago lmao

[@jessstevens6363]

20:50 ugh!!! Yes ma’am! Last year I made a granny square blanket for my mom for Christmas and to see my mom open the box with the blanket felt like an unreasonably big deal to me but I had been working on that blanket for almost a year and for the whole months of November and December I was absolutely overjoyed seeing the blanket come together 🥹

[@julysanchez-sadowski7086]

My grandmother died in 1991, she crocheted and knitted. I learned ten years after she died. Crochet is a connection with a grandmother I barely knew.

[@michellerevoir8005]

My grandma was also the one who taught me I've been crocheting since I was 9

[@MindSoUnique]

Hooked by Robin is a great teacher. She's who i started watching when i picked up crocheting again. And then i came here as well. Both of you are amazing

[@veniestagourdine3881]

I’m cracking up how Toni put Pepper on the floor and he came right back . 😂

[@rhondaeaddy3740]

🤣

[@ladyfish8689]

In this video I heard you say you aren’t saving the world. Well maybe not but after reading several of the comments crochet seems to have saved a lot of people and they are connecting and sharing with you. You are special and you are encouraging people to crochet and be creative, and that can be very healing. So be proud not only about the projects you complete but about the lives you touch along the way. ❤

[@alyssadodd3697]

I have a WIP that is about ten years old, but I inherited it from my grandmother when she passed away. It is an afghan with a bunch of triangles that get joined together. I’ve been trying to work on it a little at a time, but my grandfather was a super heavy smoker and the smell from the yarn gets to me. Would love to finish it as a tribute to her as she taught me to crochet as a child.

[@yocampout]

Try airing it out for a bit before working on it. I had a similar issue, and I handwashed my squares and dried them on a line outside. 😊

[@cherb_soco1891]

Maybe you could put all of the WIP in a lingerie bag and wash on gentle, then hang to dry. A little white vinegar helps remove smoke odors.

[@patriciajones1623]

Get it dry cleaned!

[@msschonheit6800]

Absolutely LOVE the way you always give PROPER credit for your inspiration/ideas. It speaks to your integrity and your character. Traits that so many online crochet artist LACK.

[@jenienematthews4360]

Everything about you is delightful. Your smile, your energy, your expressions. Thank you for being such a joy regarding crocheting granny squares. 😊

[@elisamassenzio9230]

"Bummer my job is getting in the way of my crochet" 😂 so real hahaha also, the speech on art being important & meaningful 💯🙌👏

[@usmc_momma_dukes]

Hooked by Robin is another one of my FAVES!!!! She is fabulous!

[@ValerieCheney-n3r]

Have never been a big fan of Granny squares til I saw these. I like the way you use one color per square. The blanket is BEAUTIFUL!

[@donnastiles2167]

I now know what I’m going to do with 40 of the hundreds of mini skeins I’ve amassed. This is gorgeous!!! Sheba and Pepper are so sweet and seem to be tolerating each other so much better!!❤️

[@makeitwithalex]

Oh, the colours, oooooohh the drape ~ stun-ning

[@stephaniet7753]

You’re right. The variegated square is simply beautiful. The Sunbleached color you chose to join the squares is perfect.

[@sharondonovan1403]

Oh Toni just adore your doggie so cute….this blanket is beautiful the colors and yarn is gorgeous…thanks Toni happy crochet❤

[@TLYarnCrafts]

thank youuuu! I love having Pepper around while I stitch :-)

[@misSxWartooth]

I rewatch this video every time I need a little mental health boost - it’s so easy for us to harshly judge ourselves when we feel things are taking too long or aren’t up to the expectations we set for ourselves, but that’s a very human experience and feeling. We aren’t failures because we have WIPs that are years old - WE ARE HUMAN!! 💖

[@vinesonline]

I love EVERYTHING about this Toni! I watch your videos and others while I’m doing my own crochet or knitting. My little cavoodle sits virtually on top of me if she can and happily accepts any little licks of my plate or cheese bits if available - it feels like I’m visiting with a dear friend (you remind me so much of my beautiful next door neighbour from a time when I lived in America and I miss her so much now that I’m back home in Australia). Thank you for your beautiful channel. You inspired me to get back into crochet a few years ago during a very difficult time in my life and I haven’t stopped since! ❤❤❤

[@edieballard-qc3tn]

I started to crochet because I saw a pumpkin made with a bobble stitch that I just had to make. 3 years later I’ve made several projects including a granny square cardigan. I’m starting chemo & radiation in June & I’ll be depending on my crochet to keep me calm & focused as I sit through the treatment. Crochet really is good for the soul.

[@TheCalucita]

Best wishes and positive vibes for the upcoming treatment ❤

[@KaleyJohnston]

It's so beautiful, it's like a quilt but with crochet ❤

[@vickicoleman2474]

Thank you for your beautiful words. I love to crochet and I always think my loved ones think I’m a little crazy with all my yarn buys. I’m such an average crocheter, but sure makes me happy. I appreciate your encouraging thoughts.

[@SweetLittleVampire1]

Toni, I know this video is about 8 months old or so, but it was recommended to me this morning, and as a new subscriber, I just wanted to take a minute and thank you for two things - 1. Thanks to you, I mastered my first Tunisian crochet project yesterday. It's a washcloth, but I wanted to start with something small, and I am stupidly proud of it. 2. Thanks to this video, and as a fellow granny square and colour enthusiast, I finally know what I'm going to do with all of my yarn scraps! Keep on shining!

[@Ninalovescrochet]

Is it weird that I love how your hands move when you crochet, such a delicate touch and graceful hand.

[@m.gramlich239]

This is my first time watching one of your videos. Your blanket is beautiful. It took me 26 years to finally finish a blanket that was half done. I developed carpal tunnel in my right hand from my factory job, and couldn't crochet. My factory closed and I ended up going to college at 54 yrs. old. Yeah, degree and diploma, and couldn't get a job. Went to night school classes again to become a CNA. The carpal tunnel came back to life, and I ended up having to have surgery on my my right hand. They made a 1" incision, cut the carpal tunnel to free up the nerves, and I woke up a half hour later with no pain in my thumb. I retired 6 weeks later. That was 2015, and 6 months later (Sept) I picked up a crochet hook for the first time. Thankfully, I still had the magazine with the pattern to finish my blanket. Yeah, the Red Heart yarn did change color ever so slightly in 26 yrs. I finished that blanket and then proceeded to teach myself how to do Tunisian crochet and made 2 smaller blanket in time for Christmas. I haven't put down a crochet hook since. I've even attempted to teach my 8 yr. old GD how to crochet, but I think she just wasn't into sitting down that long. As long as my hands keep working, they'll still be crocheting. My present projects are making chemo caps.

[@heathersgoinnuts]

I have been crocheting and knitting for the past 41 years now and Just this year I learned to tunisian crochet from you. I feel like there is always something new to learn no matter how long you have been crocheting or knitting. My grandmother taught me when I was 9 years old. No one else in my family crochets or knits. I am teaching my granddaughters. Granny Squares are what I am teaching them first.

[@amandanguyen3324]

just watching this, and have to say your baby doggy is soo cute on the bed while you set out your squares. He's like saying ok this looks good mom and keep these here. :)

[@alexandrarosado5301]

Wasn't expecting to tear up about crochet today. Sometimes you don't know you need it but validation is so good. thanks Toni

[@sibleyhoneybee427]

I have a WIP that is literally 25 years old! It was a beautiful queen size crochet blanket that was done completely in pinwheel squares, but I ended up having my first of five babies and when I tried to go back to it I couldn't remember my plan. That's why I think it's important to keep a project diary so you have all that information in one place. You have really inspired me today to go ahead and try to get it back out again. It really was beautiful! Thank you! ❤️🧶❤️🧶❤️

[@joannwalker6666]

You are a true crochet sister! Thanks for the drama we all feel when we are in the zone!,

[@joycefernandezbaham8380]

It is such a joy to me to gift blankets to friends and family that I have crocheted from my heart for them. This year I am stash busting and making many blankets.

[@Crochetqueen6592]

That's a beautiful "scrap " blanket.you would never know it was made with leftover yarn.i always said leftover yarn crochets just as good as a brand new skein.just beautiful!

[@annetteavery3349]

Yes, our hobbies are not cheap, but, what we make is totally unique to us. Beautiful and thank you for your wonderful channel ❤🇬🇧

[@doloresungerleider4984]

This is one of the most “inviting” blankets I’ve ever seen. You cannot help but to wrap yourself snuggly in it. I love it. Thank you for treating us to such a lovely project.🥰Dolori

[@RinkoStarr64]

Pep being wrapped in a crocheted blanket watching you crochet another is everything.

[@maryannstout7600]

Pretty, pretty pinkish and purple. Your blanket is going to be gorgeous. I love granny squares but I’m not too crazy about putting them together. Good luck. I used to make patchwork quilts by hand and plac

[@cindylynsky6264]

Thank you for your video. Crochet is 100% therapeutic. When my brother-in-law passed away from covid in 2021, me, my mom & sister-in-law eached crochet blocks & we added them together to make a memory blanket for my sister. It was a project of love & we thoroughly enjoyed doing it ❤

[@lynneviti5124]

I may have you beat Toni! I just turned 74. I have a granny square (different patterns) WIP in different shades of blue, light, medium, dark, variegated or hombre that I started, originally as a lapghan for a friend, in 1978! She was several years older than me and unfortunately, shortly after retirement, my friend passed away. I then decided to add to the granny squares and make I large enough to drape over my king size bed. Inhaled the squares out several times over the years, but between my job and moving several times, I've never completed it. I retired and immediately started a p/t job, 26 yrs ago! You've shamed me. I have no choice now but to watch how Robin connects the squares and get her done. Wish me luck😂 Love your videos BTW❤

[@kmellee]

Such a fantastic video! About midway through the video when you were talking about your thoughts about finishing a project, I just had to pause and reflect because you explained perfectly how I felt about my first blanket project. I started my first blanket after picking up crochet in the middle of my PhD during a really bad mental health rut/burnout period. It was my first big project, a blanket with many sample squares of different types of stitches. It was something I picked up and put down, and for awhile I didn’t touch it because it was so overwhelming to just finish it! But when I finally did (with the encouragement from my husband), I saw the beauty in that project again and how it got me through such a huge milestone. Took me 4 years to finish that blanket but it’s one of the most fulfilling things I’ve made. Much love to you Toni!

[@relatablehaley]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that talks to the tutorial person like 'Hold up, ma'am, I'm not there yet!' Also as a newbie it's very nice to see a crochet pro still learning things! Thank you for all you do and showing your process!

[@mrslsix]

I have learned so much and gained so much inspiration from you, Toni. The thing I value most is the Process. In the past, I rushed through projects. Watching you take the time to arrange and rearrange your squares, learn or relearn a new process, has taught me what it takes to make a project I can be proud of. I am more intentional and precise with my crochet. Crochet and gardening have helped me as my husband and I deal with his illness. Crochet allows me to be in control of something and gardening allows me to create beauty in my world. Crochet is important, and you are important to crochet.

[@evelynmcgeough2099]

First time seeing your channel, I love the blanket - it's so delicate and those colors are so pretty. I haven't seen the end yet so I don't know what you ended up doing for a border, but the blanket to looks likes a lacy border would be nice.

[@elenabeyers2088]

Btw, I love that your fur babies “help out.”

[@karlasellers3290]

I love your energy, your kindness and your happiness when sharing your love of crocheting! I watch KZbin on my TV so am not able to comment so I broke out my laptop to send this comment. I chose to watch this episode because I too have a bunch of squares that I need to put together for an afghan (sitting totally undisturbed for many years...pathetic)😃! I enjoyed watching your systematic process of organizing the squares and tagging them to keep them in order to join together. Thank you for your enthusiasm and your exceptional teaching style.

[@holly71177]

Your pets are so helpful. 🤣

[@Sam_the_quilter]

I don’t know how to crochet. I’ve tried, it’s a little mind boggling to me but I’m sure I’ll get there, but anyway this lady is AN ARTIST! I want her glasses. Her head scarf. Her house, all her projects all of it. She’s amazing. Love her.

[@shirleyvoller9137]

Hey Toni ~~ I love your videos with your vast amount of knowledge and your very soothing voice ~~ I can listen to you all day long ~~ but I definitely have you beat ~~ my WIP among others is 18 years ~~ yup that is not a typo ~~ it is a knitted sweater pattern that has a 12 row repeat and EVERY SINGLE ONE IS COUNTING ~~ 😩😩 ~~ but it will get done in the not too distant future ~~ it has to ~~ I just turned 71 ~~ now how many tick tocks do I have left ~~ keep all your brilliance coming , girl ~~ 💝💝💝

[@jaredmonroe1390]

I have a double knit scarf that is pushing 10 years. Love your videos. ❤❤❤

[@stephanieselb8329]

Former crocheter turned knitter here. I still crochet cat toys here and there. My oldest WIP is a granny square blanket I was making for a former work colleague. I finished most if not all of the squares around 2010. Then life happened and the intended recipient is no longer in my life. I dreaded sewing squares together, so I put this project in major timeout. I just found my WIP yesterday, and this video popped up in my feed today. I’m now inspired to finish my granny square blanket using the method you showed!!! I’m planning to take little breaks from knitting to finally finish my blanket. I really enjoy watching you crochet while I knit. Thanks again for the inspiration. ❤

[@sandrahafner8385]

Hello Tony! Thank you so much for making this video. I have many granny squares I made during the pandemic as well, and you have made me so excited about putting them together and making a masterpiece! You have given me so much of your joy today, and I can't thank you enough for sharing your "joy in the journey" with me!! I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you again Tony!

[@ASquareGranny]

EDITING TONI WAS ON FIRE!!!!

[@trasimm62]

I just love you! Your personality, your energy…. Just YOU!

[@cliverguardado6405]

“Do you see tomorrow’s lotto numbers?”😂😂

[@sandyjackson4661]

I haven’t made granny squares since I first started seriously crocheting. Your one color squares here have inspired me to use up a lot of my one skeins. Thank you!

[@torakfett3351]

“She’s made friends with the birds,” 😂😂😂 not me being called out for trying to befriend the wild rabbits in our yard by planting them their own garden. 😂😂😂

[@fuzzypumpkin7743]

I may be contemplating getting my visiting rabbits a little shelter to hide out in. They like to lounge on my driveway and eat the clover.

[@claudiastokes6485]

You have the most soothing voice. I could listen to you all day.

[@franceswilliams2421]

How lovely to spend time with you again 😊 the algorithm didn’t pop you into my feed for ages but here you are again with your lovely personality and your genuine gifts, all my very best wishes ❤

[@ambersimpson75]

Right on it's true crochet has given me so much in life ❣️❣️❣️

[@dalekalyvas9005]

I love how you got so excited once you go started!

[@Drea640]

Beautiful work sis❤ You’ve encouraged me enough to not be discouraged with unfinished projects Granted.. you’re granny squares simplify many areas of concern for me..🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@anapauladasilvaoliveira8144]

Yarn, cats, dogs and coffee? I love it all! This is Ana from São Paulo, Brazil, I think your project is really gorgeous, thank you!

[@BeerBabes001]

Watching you is like sitting and talking with a great friend. You make me laugh (out loud!) and get all the feels that come from doing something you love. As a side note, I’m glad you were able to get both the PET scan and the CAT scan while doing the layout. Their input is invaluable! 😎

[@jctrumb]

I love your furry helpers. So sweet.

[@amyeharris]

Your blanket looks amazing with that mustard leather couch. The colours are beautiful together.

[@claussenslacka]

I do love that purple bag! Perfect for holding crochet projects

[@ShakyPawsCrochet]

I was watching a tutorial for the Romanian cord and then your video played next and I just kept it playing and as I’m listening you mentioned Columbus and that’s where I am now currently crocheting lol but it’s been fun listening to you talk while I try and figure out this bag strap lol

[@turtlegaby]

Girl, I love you, you are a breath of fresh air. Your excitement is contagious. I love love love your granny blanket, so beautiful. I have to try this myself now. Thank you for showing it off. You are such an inspiration to me.

[@lindsayjackbutler6388]

You're fabulous. I've just started crochet and am binge watching you and Robin. You are a lovely soul and this project turned out beautifully. Thank you for you xxx

[@barbarawillobee5706]

Oh my that granny square afghan is adorable! 😊😊

[@cree_VI]

that borderline makes such a difference, it very well joins all colors

[@Ninjianni]

Hi, I am new here but; 21:05 ... You broke me, I am in tears because this is such a wholesome moment. This is inspirational and I feel motivated now. Yarn crafts have been keeping me out of the dark and Ma'am you are the light. Keep content creating please. We need you

[@wandam8642]

WOW‼ I'm totally awed at the beauty of your blanket! I've thought many times about making a blanket in that way but couldn't imagine what colors I would use. I can't imagine ever chosing colors that would come together to be that beautiful. It's like you planned each & every one. Thanks for showing your beautiful blanket.

[@DRay-eu7mw]

Love the pet cameos! So cute! The blanket turned out great.

[@DonnaKoster-r7v]

I've almost finished my (I think) 33rd blanket, but they are like therapy to me. In 2016 my sweet husband passed away very suddenly and too soon and I completed 2 blankets that year! My friends ask me why so many? Thank you for justifying my love of yarn and creating something beautiful. My crocheting friends bring their squares to me to create a layout for them. Love, love colour! ❤

[@peggyharwell3674]

Hi Toni, I am about 2 hours away in finishing a wipe that I started a year and a half ago. I feel very proud and am planning on finishing another wip from two years ago. Then I will be working on a sewing project to complete a quilt that I started 4 years ago. Your wip blanket is very pretty, great choice of colors. Keep motivated.

[@readingallaboutit]

I have finished watching the Ultimatum South Africa during my workday as well. It was a piece of work. Thank you for your videos, your voice is so calming. I started back crocheting after my mom got diagnosed as Alzheimer's related dementia. I took care of her as best I could then I had to put her in a home because I was asked to go back to the office. I used it to deal with my anxiety and depression because of her illness. Thank you again.

[@katiesettingsgaard2484]

I love your channel! I learned to crochet as a child from my mother but never really stuck with it. Fast forward to around 2007, and I picked up the craft again. I have been crocheting ever since. This craft had gotten me through the death of both of my parents, stresses in day to day life, and kept my hands busy while my mind relaxed. My oldest WIP is a "Friends" tv show themed afghan that I've been working on since 2017!! I made the most progress on the afghan during covid, but unfortunately, it's still not completed. I've been working on it on and off since 2017. One of these days I will finish it! 😊

[@deborahm4484]

Hi Toni wow the blanket will look gorgeous.thanks for sharing I love your dog and cat so cute.thanks for all you share love from ireland.crochet helps to de stress me as I've suffered with depression for years crochet is my happy place...💝💝💝

[@Moon_momma_studios]

I just happened upon you, but I am so happy that I did! I have just started crocheting about a mouth ago, it's something I've done on and off but I finally found what makes me feel happy. When you said it's not silly or frivolous really resonated with me because I've been feeling that way, and I just have to remind myself that it is making me happy and that is all that matters. So, hearing it from you made me feel so much better. Thank you!

[@TeressaWalker-y7v]

Hello Toni you are amazing. I love to watch you work your work is absolutely beautiful! I look forward to more of your work and lessons . I trying to learn knitting too and you are a great teacher thank you so much. I love the Tunisian knitting will definitely try to learn it.

[@smlenihan]

Fabulous! Who knew granny squares would be so luxe. Brava.

[@patriciajones1623]

My Boulevard Blanket took >7 years! When my sister passed I got many of her yarns. Started the blanket in 2017, finished this month. It’s lovely! My youngest daughter, who I gifted it to, LOVES it. I still have soooo much of sis’ yarn left!! I finished 2 WIP after mom passed & presented them to a brother & a niece for her baby. The tears were flowing!! Another I just finished a couple rows & called it a throw (we couldn’t figure who it was meant for). My daughter asked for it as a momento. 😘🤗🧶💜☮️

[@sandygrogg1203]

Oh my goodness, it’s so beautiful. I have to admit that grannies are my favorite thing to make. I made so many that they are really a muscle memory thing. I have severe glaucoma, so my vision is pretty bad, but I can still make my granny squares. Grannies are so soothing to the soul. They are definitely my go to crochet. I just love them. Your blanket is absolutely beautiful, and I am so glad that you finally decided to put them together. I love watching your videos because you are so inspiring. Your enthusiasm and love for your craft is definitely catching. And I love that you love my favorite thing, which is the granny Square. I have always put a chain one between clusters, but have started bleeding that chain one, and I like the look . In fact, I love how the square looks when I dropped that chain one. The fabric is denser, and I love that the holes are smaller. Robin is, indeed, a wonderful teacher. I had saved several of her tutorials and referred to them every now and then. I live near Cincinnati, and I’m wondering where you moved to when you left Columbus. I feel as if I already know, but just can’t remember. I will be 81. In September, and crochet is a part of my daily life. I never go a day without crocheting, something, usually a granny square, or a few granny squares. I always have a project in my bag, and on my bed. Coffee and crochet in the morning is my favorite thing. Your cat is beautiful and pepper is just adorable. I recently lost my two precious babies, and always enjoy seeing the little guys in the videos I watch. Blessings and hugs, Sandy from Cincinnati❤

[@scrappy2boot]

You single handedly changed my mind on granny squares, I've never really liked the look, but then again never thought to do it like you did 😍

[@truthseeker6610]

You mini Grannie Square is a job well done!! Girl, you really out did yourself! I absolutely love it!!

[@quinndunavant2693]

Not sure where to begin in this little love letter, but I've gotta say, the feelings are BRIMMING. Im very new to crochet and i sometimes like to explore above my skill level just for the intrigue, and your channel keeps me hooked (pun intended 🎉). What you do here is lovely and i LOVE the feelings the granny squares bring out in you! Im so excited to learn them myself. I love you n Pepper's cute lil features of friendship we get to see and appreciate your patience and inclusion of him. Thank you for posting and teaching and showcasing, you're absolutely right that what you do is so, so important. Happy hooking, girl!! I'm so excited to be along for the ride ✨

[@terridelmarto1290]

This really spoke to me; I love how gentle you are with yourself about those old WIP's. I have an old WIP I began when I learned of my only daugthter's first pregnancy four years ago - a maternity sweater : o I was only a beginner and that was sooo out of my depth but I thought I could and then.... LIFE. My beautiful grandson was born two mos early during COVID and all the things just crushed my cromo. Happy ending, after four mos in NICU he came home and all is well but no sweater. I made it to the last sleeve and then the join but it has sat in the closet four long years just waiting for its moment. I didn't care that she no longer needed the maternity sweater and by now she would be swimming in it I was determined to finish it. Well then again LIFE and come to find out she is newly pregnant with baby due in April 2025 I have no excuses for not finishing this maternity sweater. We laugh about it and im glad she was such a good sport to get another baby on board to help me get my cromo back. Thanks to YOU for allowing me to be gentle on myself : )