my 2024 fiber arts INS & OUTS

[@r-evolve]

my biggest IN is: making wearables only after first asking myself these questions: - would I wear this piece's silhouette if I bought a non-crochet version in a store? (sometimes I start projects just to keep my hands busy and I end up not even wanting to wear the type of piece at all) - would I wear this piece in *this* color? (my yarn stash is very limited so sometimes I make pieces in the 'wrong' color for my personal taste, just to use up the yarn) - are there at least 2-3 outfits I can wear with this? (just to improve the likelihood that I'll actually wear the piece when it's finished)

[@minigru.studios]

I LOVE ALL OF THESE

[@kailynkausen9445]

In: - taking my grandma's hoard of yarn and turning it into beautiful things - double or triple or quadruple stranding (laceweight with worsted is so fun) - making blankets for my dogs Out: - having 1,000 projects - being determined to keep all that I create

[@minigru.studios]

I also love adding multiple strands in especially if they're different colors too! and I agree sometimes as much as we are attached to our handmade pieces we must learn to let them GO! :)

[@cassidyrose8965]

Omg yaaaasssxxx I try to MAKE SURE I am awake BEFORE I knit/crochet otherwise I’m dozing off

[@minigru.studios]

Yes!! I always make half asleep mistakes lol

[@teehanmcginness152]

I loveee metal needles!!

[@minigru.studios]

Theyre so quick! hehe

[@deliamurph82]

Yes to all of these!! Also, Id love the niche knitting tips video !

[@minigru.studios]

coming soon! :)

[@noemiemarcille5755]

100% acrylic yarn is definitely an OUT for 2024!

[@angelinabvby]

there’s so much good advice in this video

[@sad_soju]

you inspired me to knit so i started knitting a few months agoo hihi my first project was a sweater but i frogged it (everything was wrong haha) a knitting tips video will help me and other a lot! ❤

[@minigru.studios]

AWH YAY welcome to the craft 💕 i’ll start writing down some tips and stuff to share :)

[@darao_0]

IN - reworking old projects that i love the yarn but hate the project (instead of it staying hidden away in my closet..)

[@minigru.studios]

THIS 100%

[@angelinabvby]

for ur last out something thats been helping me recently is telling myself to incorporate at least 1 of my crochet pieces to my outfit each day even if it’s just an accessory. it makes styling outfits so much more fun and it feels so nice to wear something you made yourself ☺️❤️

[@minigru.studios]

AWH I love this

[@Emily_onFashion]

I love this so so much. I am very much with you in matching yarn material to item. I think I like wool or cotton for sweaters and scarves, because: for garments, those are materials i will wear. Acrylic is great for: toys, bags, etc. Just my take! Seriously, love this video! 🖤🖤🖤

[@minigru.studios]

I agree!! each different fiber has its own benefits :)

[@angelinabvby]

yay kait’s back!!! 😍😍😍

[@coilbliss]

Love this video! Thanks! I think your ins and outs lists are great.

[@minigru.studios]

thanks for watching! :)

[@JanethOlivia]

I’ve been getting more into knitting than crochet this year and def look forward to all your content ❤❤

[@minigru.studios]

yay!! thanks so much for being here :)

[@DaniellesCrochetBarn]

I have a bag that I take on the go so I love the in and out concept!

[@minigru.studios]

yesss I cant be hauling my sweaters around everywhere!

[@christinaburdick9698]

Love all your content queen you’ve inspired me to try knitting this year, I love to crochet already though!

[@minigru.studios]

thank you so much

[@soodis]

oh also, i wanted to add that im always so sad to hear that in other parts of the world natural fibers are 'luxury' items, and that a lot of people who want to knit can only afford acrylic yarn... because imo acrylic is so unhealthy! it doesn't keep you warm in the cold, it doesn't let you cool down when it's hot, it doesn't let your skin breathe, it sheds literal microplastic into the air... all in all it's just NOT good for people or the environment! :( breaks my heart honestly! everyone should have access to yarn that doesn't jeopardize their health

[@ferson8734]

I wish people talked about this more!!so bad for your health! ❤

[@iloveazaeliabanks]

I agree with you but acrylic keeps me warm in the winter

[@nidhipundir7181]

Hey I have a request can you please post a tutorial to make a chunky sweater for beginners

[@defense360]

Glad I’m not the only one who falls asleep knitting lmfao

[@Emily_onFashion]

For real! Me too! ❤

[@minigru.studios]

My mind is off but my hands arent LOL

[@ChantelleArts]

this is fascinating ☺☺☺

[@minigru.studios]

NO WAY thats so funny we have the same thoughts hahaha thanks for watching

[@marielvanderschuur4640]

i was knitting while watching this video and my yarn ball was literally rolling around on the floor ... i was like damn let me pick this up real quick

[@minigru.studios]

I am still working on this "out" lol

[@soodis]

great video, i feel like you've improved so much recently (though it bothers me a little bit that ur not looking into the camera, but at the same time i understand how that might feel daunting / awkward as a beginner creator so you know, no pressure!) kinda off topic, but it's always so weird hearing the english-speaking knitting community talk about continental knitting as like a novelty thing! i'm from finland (up north here in the armpits of both sweden and russia, icyww) where that's the standard way. it's the way my grandmother and mother have always knit and have taught knitting to me, so to me it feel like the most obvious straight-forward way..... the english way to me seems a little goofy and unnessecarily complicated, but i do think it's interesting that the cultural / geographical differences are still very much present, despite the internet! so def not saying it's bad by any means, it's just weird looking at this from the opposite perspective. also, didn't know our way of purling is credited to the norwegians in the english-speaking world, haha! the more you know. anyway! def agree on the list, especially on making mistakes! i feel like imperfection is an important part of the beauty of handmade things