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~✸Hiii friends :) It's been over a year since my last Q&A session so it was super fun filming this updated video for you guys! I cover a lot of questions in this video and I hope you guys enjoy!! Specifically, the video is broken into 4 sections: personal questions, business questions, social media questions, and misc questions! ❤️
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🌷 HELPFUL TIMESTAMPS🌷
~✸Personal Section: 1:11
~✸Business Section: 3:50
~✸Social Media Section: 23:23
~✸Misc Section: 29:39
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~✸All music is from Epidemic Sound
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🌷 Crochet Friends 🌷
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[@premieryarns]

Genna, thank you for your comment and support for the Premier Parfait Chunky Yarn Collection ~ especially the Pink!!! Thank you for the Premier Parfait Chunky and Premier XL Yarn orders. We sincerely appreciate your orders. Your Advice in this video is fantastic! Love your beautiful yarn backdrop ~ a lovely work of art!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awwww thank you so much Premier!!

[@cntaft]

Genna got us all hooked on premier parfait chunky! ❤ just received one of my largest orders as well! 😁

[@user-eu9ni7mb8n]

EVERYBODY WHO THINKS GENNA IS THE BEST CROCHET KZbinR EVER... GATHER HERE!!!

[@crochet_by_anoushka]

who else just automatically hit the like button before even watching the video 😅 Also, Love you Genna❤ 👇

[@crochetbygenna]

you guys are the best!

[@SarasCrochetWonderland]

Another video from genna❤ who thinks Genna is the best crochet youtuber😊 👇

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww you guys are too sweet omg

[@user-eu9ni7mb8n]

I do!!!

[@tmm4828]

I do. So genuine

[@kerry_watkins]

Hi!! I was wondering how many plushies I’d need to crochet for my first market?? Also if Genna is your favourite crochet KZbinr 👇👇

[@robertrandell2581]

Alot

[@ChantelleArts]

I always find it so helpful when creators are open about finances 🥰

[@Iam_Holly]

Love it 💗Also I know this is not the topic but never give up on crochet you are amazing

[@crochetbygenna]

oh my gosh aww, thank you so much

[@FutureSuperCarOwner]

I love your channel so much!!!! You’re an inspiration to my crochet hobby/career!!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww omg thank you so much 😭

[@user-hg7mx1zj8q]

Hey, I just wanted to say I love everything that you do. I am so inspired by you, and I actually got into crocheting because of you. And now I’m doing market prep like you

[@CrochetFoodies]

Awesome video! I love your positivity and smile 😃 You're definitely the type of person I'd hang out with ✨️

[@Seffi_sew_crochet]

Totally

[@Bella-cy1xf]

Finally another Q&A vlog ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@crochetbygenna]

heheh! I hope you enjoy :)

[@gentlecrocheting]

Thanks for sharing 💗 I totally relate to self confidence of making videos but it’s so nice to see relatable people! 😊✨

[@CraftingwithMeemo]

You're the reason i started to branch my crochet out, you gave me the push without even knowing! A true inspiration 😊 Thank you so much Genna! Forever will be my favorite crochetter! 🥰

[@SymphonicElectric]

I'm so glad you answered the question about confidence because I feel exactly the same way! I want to do more music cover videos but editing is a huge roadblock because I just don't like looking at my face and my inner self-critic is always telling me why my videos aren't good enough and worth posting. I'd like to get past that because there are SO MANY more videos I'd love to make and songs I'd love to cover.

[@tadziuwajler739]

Hi ❤❤❤❤❤ this is such an excellent video 😊😊 you have helped me so much through my small busines ❤ I love you so much!😊

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww of course!

[@barbaraprinz359]

Gonna, thank you for your tutorials. Love them. ❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much!

[@CarolinesPlasticCanvasCrafts]

Just finished watch this great video, Can’t wait for more videos and keep up the great work! I have subscribed your channel. 😊

[@amandabottoms1]

I found that hiring a cpa was well worth the cost. 💯

[@vickiejohnson2618]

Love the realness of you. I watch your you tubes videos which have helped me learn how to make plushies. All the best on your business success. 😊

[@Seffi_sew_crochet]

When will you load up a new market prep video ❤ I love them! ❤

[@KawaiiGirlie_Aesthetic]

Love ur videosss ❤

[@crochetbygenna]

aww thanks so much!

[@nefertitiben]

Your online presence is very genuine, pure and inspiring. New subs here!

[@CrochetByHazelJ]

Hey Genna! I am prepping for my first market and I have a question: How do you separate the money you use for your business and your personal money, or do you not do that at all?

[@Matilda_and_the_cats]

I am starting a buissnes and this helped a lot LOVE your channel

[@crochetbygenna]

omg I'm so glad

[@user-qk1kq1ck2m]

You are my fav KZbinr ❤❤❤❤❤❤ i hope you open you vlog channel 💗💗 and you look like 20 years old when i first seeing you in KZbin! ❤❤

[@yourusualjuliette]

Hi Genna I absolutely love your videos once you post a new video,I would watch your videos almost immediately

[@gabriellamichelle1673]

Can you make a video on how to you made the strawberry cow?

[@crochetbygenna]

I want to do a cow tutorial in the future!

[@star_lord1231]

#earlysquad also congrats on all the success. Can’t wait to start my small business soon

[@crochetbygenna]

Thank you so much

[@InNala-wetrust]

Eeek! New viddddi love your channel!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much

[@RoyaltyKcrochet]

Thank you once again for another great video 🤗

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@aliza-is-dumb]

im sorry but i love the loaf cats it the background lol

[@crochetbygenna]

bahahahaha ;) they are sneaky!

[@SerenityWilkins]

Just finished your Strawberry turtle tutorial as an extreme beginner! Love your page ❤ looking forward to more videos, new to the channel!

[@crochetbyIneas]

Hiiii genna i rlly enjoy your videos, keep up the great work!!! I take a lot of inspo from you!! ❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thanks so much!

[@AstaJohanneNrgaardHivang]

Love youuuuuuu😛😊☺️☺️☺️🥰

[@crochetbygenna]

love you!

[@AstaJohanneNrgaardHivang]

Yayyyyyy love you to Genna 💖😇

[@Crochet_by_Nadia]

Hi thank you for doing such amazing videos!! I love to watch your videos!!

[@user-nj3zb3kh6v]

GENNA IS THE BEST

[@yasmeensal]

literally was talking to my friend about starting a small business ayooo

[@mikeskerritt6145]

Can you do a crochet giveaway???? I would absoulety love that because you are one of my favorite youtubers!!

[@crochetbygenna]

I'm currently doing a giveaway on my dragon video to celebrate 100k

[@mikeskerritt6145]

@@crochetbygenna OMG i haven't finished that video yet, silly me!

[@Sxnnydustroblox]

ILY UR CROCHET❤❤❤

[@crochetbygenna]

omg tysm

[@girlscangame315]

Hey Genna! Just an fyi that your secret project (I won’t reveal it) is visible on Amazon already

[@JessiePettes]

I had 47 in my graduating class - super small rural school

[@lorrimonohon860]

Another fantastic video, Genna! I do have a question for you. You mention that you have a full-time corporate job, and I was wondering what you do.

[@Lisa..4]

This was informative and interesting. 🌻

[@hafsakhatun1839]

Hey Genna! Hope you're well ♥I just wanted to ask, in an older video you crocheted a dragon from the pattern by Lysenko and made it with parfait xl saying it reminded you of a watermelon I just wanted to know what size crochet hook you used? Thanks :)

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe hi! I used 9mm hook

[@user-qk1kq1ck2m]

Love it!! Can you pls do a sushi turtle??

[@Fallgirl-rh2zh]

How do you get your HUGE boxes of stuffing? BTW I love your videos :)

[@carolinadeandrade2276]

Genna please teach us how to print a label for shipping 😭🙏🏻

[@SherlinClemente]

Genna!

[@crochetbygenna]

hehe hi!

[@nathleyjohnson3597]

Great job, very educational thank you ❤

[@hdowneychoreo]

woo hoo new jersey!! it sounds like you have a south jersey accent (a little bit)!!

[@erinb2887]

When is your pattern book coming out? (please?!!!!!!!)🙏🏼🧶💓🌈

[@lovelydiys111]

What’s your style ?

[@calistramartinez7221]

Love you 🎉soooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you!!

[@ebonyorona4430]

Hiii Genna!! What all would I need to start selling at markets?

[@tseringchemiyeaton3581]

I thought you were somewhere between 19 - 22 💜💜💜

[@KittenKrocheter-ig1cq]

Hi Ms. Genna! I was looking for your mini mallard pattern on your Etsy but I can’t find it anywhere. I would really appreciate it if you could tell me if you took it down or something cause I’ve been wanting to purchase it

[@Beatrice-iz9ud]

It's the jumbo one I think just in a smaller yarn

[@user-jn5gh3pp5h]

My high school graduating class was 12.😂

[@michellepiazza7698]

As an FYI, for those in NY do not wait until the end of the year to pay taxes, they will penalize you for that. Estimated quarterly taxes are a must in NY state.

[@SavageSoulMade]

I’ve been penalized on federal taxes for not paying enough in the first quarter

[@suzyandrade2874]

I have dyslexia. It's really hard for me to read patterns because of it. Do you have any ideas to help me. I want to make other things besides blankets.

[@Crochetgirl555]

Hi Genna I love your videos and it is my dream to be like you because i love your business i have one but it don't work so well and i Just wish to have sucess in my business like you do anyway ... ❤❤❤

[@AshlynnHunt-qj1bf]

How do you request an custom order having trouble with that on your Etsy shop

[@Yarnfusion]

I just started my KZbin channel and ive posted a few videos. Genna or anyone that sees this comment, do you all have tips for video confidence or even just making better videos.🎥

[@RoyaltyKcrochet]

I just started a KZbin channel too. I haven’t gotten the confidence to post vlogs and actual videos. I have just been posting shorts which I stopped. So I still have my channel it’s just that I stopped posting. I definitely need some tips too. I feel you. 🙃

[@kayleneforrester9383]

When will the loaf cat challange video be out?

[@crochetbygenna]

I just edited it! Part 1 will be coming out end of this month :)

[@kayleneforrester9383]

thank you!

[@cj-lx7bo]

With your own website, can you pause it like Etsy if you go on vacation? #CROCHET

[@quiettornado1970]

When I was 30, people thought I was pre-teen.

[@crochetbygenna]

Lol oh my gosh

[@user-nj3zb3kh6v]

Also you didn’t get to my question!! What’s your culture?/do you speak another language?

[@Muluue]

I started crocheting and it makes my fingers ache is this normal? 😅

[@debbieward-crochet]

❤

[@Alleycrochets]

I need help on shipping😭😭

[@Dartuche]

🐢

[@nildadel9795]

What town in NJ? Closter ?

[@crochetbygenna]

Its a small town by Cherry Hill!

[@theresachucle5362]

😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@Mias_version13]

Wassup

[@crochetbygenna]

hehe hi!!

[@Mias_version13]

@@crochetbygenna I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@star_lord1231]

First

[@burping_bean.]

Third actually

[@crochetbygenna]

hi!