overcoming crochet block

[@juliedelasho7445]

Hahaha. Now I am gonna look at my finished projects and say "Aw. Look at you. You're all grown up now!" I love your sense of humor.

[@roseittajohnson292]

Jen, I will watch you everyday even if you don’t have finished project or even mention crochet. I just enjoy visiting with you.

[@shirleyspring4905]

Bentley is so cute, he knew Moms work schedule was a bit off. Great advice about playing with yarn, no plan or pattern, just play.

[@lorrieharlan6577]

Sometimes if I get tired of crocheting, I’ll swap to knitting for a little while and vice versa. Sometimes it also helps to try to make something new. I love to start new projects and then I get tired of them. But, then it feels good to finish them. The middle of the project is the hardest for me. Thank you for the videos.❤

[@judyinmichigan3418]

I love the way Bentley came and tapped your chair, he was hurry up I am hungry. He is so adorable. I am on medicine so I don't have hot flashes but I am always cold I have the opposite of you. Its not fun either hot or cold. Sometimes even in the Summer I have a hoodie on. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.

[@kimberlymendenhall4449]

Hi Jen, I do washcloths, bowl cozies and book marks when I'm tired of big projects. I am in love with the Book bookies. I've done all but 3. The bear, the fox and the cat. Fun!! Take care and stay safe ❤

[@JHermanson]

I learned a ton of knit stitches making wash cloths. I learned new crochet stitches doing blanket squares. I agree they are no pressure.

[@patriciavanvooren8441]

After holidays, doldrums! I have been feeling it too! I am so glad to hear "professions" get it, too. I keep crocheting, but not as much as usual.

[@Amanda_Humphrey]

Hi Jennifer, i related to everything you said! I home school too. And i am making tons of granny squares atm, i am on the menopause ( hot flashes) are terrible. Lol!. Your flower squares are beautiful!. You are inspiring jen!. Good job! Mandy uk 🇬🇧 xxx😊❤

[@camisalyer9292]

Omg, I’m sitting here watching you and making the flower power squares. Then you show yours. Love your ideas for when you have temporary crochet block.

[@juliedelasho7445]

LOL. When Bentley was talking I thought it was one of my dogs and I turned and said "What?". 🤣

[@CinnamonStitches]

He wanted out of my room.

[@ginco5203]

Thanks for this! I have struggled for a few weeks now with idle hands but the thought of a project was just a no go. I will force myself to do A square and see if it kick starts my cro jo again.

[@DianEnglish56]

Hi, Enjoy watching your channel no matter what you want to talk about. You keep things real and relevant. Bentley is so Cute! 🧶🫂

[@denisejf]

I know what you mean. When I get that way I take a few days to a week and then make something smaller. That usually does the trick. It's really ok for you to take a break! If you only want to come out and talk, then do so. If you only want to make a dishcloth, then do that.😊 It's always harder after the Christmas holidays. 💝 Wishing you a beautiful blessed day and weekend!🙏🏻🤗💖

[@jo7127]

Haopy Friday 😊 Enjoy to see you at any time. Evening here and relaxing watching your video. In a hat making mode, before tackling anything new or bigger 🤣 Have a lovely weekend.

[@vondastrauser4428]

I understand about the burnout. It hit me with work and craft. Slowly get craft back and sometimes its there and other times it's not. 😊. I can unserstand why would and others qould get it when you have a channel to keep up and its your work and craft too. 😊

[@nancythomas1954]

I made 1 sweater, 6 cardigans, 2 scarfs and 5 hats from Sept to now. Burnout just doesn't do it justice LOL I want to do something else and have several, non crochet, projects lined up but not the room to do them. So I am sitting here with Super Saver Jumbo Stripes in primary colors and a 5mm hook and I am making a rug. It is so hard to use Super Saver after you have spent months using Puzzle yarn and squishy soft yarn. I am making a rug because I found a cool stitch that is perfect for it. Will I finish it? Probably but it may take awhile as I will probably need to do it between other things as it is hard on my hands. Much love my dear Jen. Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@debbieward-crochet]

I love crocheting and will make because I want to and I have future plans for it. But I delight when I have something to make for someone else. 😊

[@patriciasemons8554]

I would enjoy just watching you crochet whatever, great company as I’m working on my own project 👍

[@violalafevers680]

Enjoyed hanging out with you and liked your suggestion for when you lose your yarn crojo.

[@dianesass9901]

Good advice. I'm not having this problem this year. I think it's because I didn't make a bunch of Christmas presents last year. Between vitamin D3, full spectrum light bulbs 💡 ✨️, and sporadic sunshine, my SAD has been manageable. 😊 Enjoy the weekend!

[@karenb6791notakaren]

I'm late watching this. Still trying to finish taking down Christmas at my house. I already did the three rooms at church and my MIL's house. I'm always last. 🙄 I haven't crocheted since the middle of December or earlier. I've got to get back on track!

[@conniehalloran5066]

I hear Bentley 😂😂😂😂 I’m experiencing what you did when you traveled , I did not bring enough yarn ! The Joann store just closed totally before I got here . I’m in a tiny little military town in the middle of the Mojave desert . Only source for yarn is Walmart ! For a yarn addict to be here is tragic 😂😂😂😂 ! I leave on Sunday to go back to OKC . Boy I miss my Hobby Lobby stores there . Tomorrow we are going to Death Valley National park , so I have that . Yarn starvation !😂😂😂

[@kellyfazekas7831]

When I get crochet block, I pick up another craft, preferably one with yarn but not always. Lately I've been using my Addi because we have a cold snap coming and there are groups in my area who are asking for warm things, hats, scarves, blankets if I get really motivated, but I make a couple of scarves and hats a day. It helps thin out my overwhelming stash and helps others. I'm still handling yarn and have completed things to bolster my confidence. That's just what works for me, this time anyway.

[@seaneenmwilson9867]

Great idea! I don’t do washcloths but do make mug rugs to go with the coffee cozies I make🎉

[@manfasmakes-sam]

Hi Jen! I have the opposite problem of so much I want to make but barely anytime to pick up a hook! I think both sides of that coin are equally sucky! Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤💖🦩🌈

[@ambisherman6125]

I love the way Bentley came and tap your chair to say hurry up, I'm hungry.. Lol 😂. Have a wonderful weekend 😊

[@JudiH-ig6uu]

My daughter has MS and I bought her one of those...she loves it!!

[@pamlindsey9695]

Have a fantastic weekend. Super cold here in southeast Michigan! I'm headed to Joann after work for some jellybean yarn and maybe some of the flower square yarn. 😊

[@kathleengibbons841]

I like to crochet flowers to apply to Jeans or jean jackets great small projects 😊

[@CinnamonStitches]

That sounds so cool

[@DeeDeeQ5724]

I've been doing plastic canvas buildings the past month or so to keep the creative juices flowing. Still don't want to pick up a crochet hook but just ordered some 8mm knitting needles to make myself a hat in Spice Shop Saffron. also bought some nice thick yellow yarn from Hobby Lobby and I may just knit the brim and crochet the actual hat in Saffron. Who knows? Not me! 😅 Anyway I have a cute bunny village growing.

[@SusanPadovano]

Jennifer, I also took a couple of days/weeks off from crochet. Now I’m back to it.

[@VedaLopez]

What brought me out of my block was boot cuffs and tube hats😊

[@bjbaar3]

Great ideas! Thank you!!❤

[@kaye-q1k]

I agree on something new. I started a Mary Maxim kit the Guitar Afghan it will either be a Christmas or birthday gift for my oldest son never done anything linked this before. Also started the Ethan blanket queen size Tunisian stitch I had to learn Christmas present for my youngest son. No pressure cause I take time off from them in summer and I make smaller items.

[@DaisyKing-m3w]

Hello Jen watching the replay

[@samuelle6788]

I'm 37 and I've been crocheting for 24 years, I've put it down so many times but eventually pick it back up, I used to only crochet in the winter. It comes back it might take awhile but it always comes back for me at least

[@RandeT73]

I went through the same stuff with my soon to be 19 yr old. My husband was deployed when he was born, so he missed the worst of it. That kid doesn't sleep. But when our daughter was born he was home and all he could say was 'RJ (our 31 yr old) wasn't this bad, that boy loved sleep'.

[@glorias3838]

Bentley is so sweet!

[@vtredneck8349]

I have everything I need to make a sun moon star and a combo moon star patterns and yarn included it's finding time.

[@cherylherrera6917]

It's not that loud. I have one too. Thank you so much for sharing. Hot flashes are a nightmare.

[@terrymatuozzi1504]

😂😂 8 million granny squares 😂😂😂 I love them and hate because of attaching them. But they are fun.😊😊😊

[@delladearest2511]

Happy Friday Jen ☕️☕️. I get blocked too mostly because I’m infirm and can’t sell stuff at markets and even as a gift, most people are picky and don’t appreciate the work I put into it. Plus I’ve made many items for myself and how much do I need? And I don’t have grandchildren so many times lately I ask myself, what’s the point.

[@benitamcalexander212]

If you make shawls see if you can take them to the assisted living facilities. Ours where I am excepts them as long as they are acrylic or cotton.

[@krazedvintagemodel]

Most homeless shelters accept hats and scarves. If you can make mitts and socks even better. Just imagine spending half your life outside, walking. New, squishy socks were a homeless man's favorite, where I used to live. 🧶🧦

[@celestegreen1579]

That’s what I been making wash clothes…I get burn out myself. 😊I also love making table cloths and doilies..❤

[@margaretfeller8004]

Have you crocheted some of your spun yarn. I’d love to see something made of one of those yarns. Surely it would be exciting.

[@alicefredrickson4574]

I know exactly where you’re coming from. I have SAD . Right now I’m in the small project stage. All good. I can’t sit and do nothing. Have a great weekend with your family. 💜💜

[@Peggy5653]

Totally had yarn block and was feeling crappy besides. My feet were cold, (live in Minnesota), so took some sparkle puzzle left over from Sandy cardigan and just started crocheting slippers make as you go pattern. A little frogging but ended up with cute slippers trimmed with some left over faux fur yarn. I’M BACK!

[@cherylvogt5508]

I just start a new and different project! i have a Tunisian and a knit project started along with all my crochet wips!!!

[@lorettadubois3438]

I am making lup pillow for a friend. Have a great weekend 😊

[@traciperdue]

I’m in the middle of making a sweater, and my daughter asked for a balloon dog, so I start on it and almost have it finished to start on a cat bed. With a few hats thrown in between. So that’s where my brain is. I also have to be doing something with my hands or they’ll freeze from arthritis. Oh the joys. Hope you’re having a great day.❤

[@KKemperCheesebrew]

Hey Jen I need to remember this great advice!! Thank you! Have a wonderful day my sweet friend! Love Hugs and Prayers

[@suebigger5097]

Happy Friday Jen🤗 You are such an inspiration to us🥰 it seems am always making things for someone so I haven’t had a problem with burn out, but I can see how it could happen. Hope your chaotic weekend has some fun in it too!! See you for Monday Makes🧶

[@JosieBrislawn]

Awwww love the dogs

[@KarinCreations]

I have been sort of in a knitters block, I think part of the reason for me is my husband had heart attack and open heart surgery the last 2 weeks. It all started on New Year’s Eve. I have plenty of wipes to work on!

[@KarinCreations]

I have been sort of in a knitters block, I think part of the reason for me is my husband had heart attack and open heart surgery the last 2 weeks. It all started on New Year’s Eve. I have plenty of wipes to work on! But just haven’t felt like knitting. Love your podcast and sense of humor!

[@CinnamonStitches]

I have been there when my dad had a heart attack. Its scary. Hope he recovers quickly

[@lindabrown2170]

Have a great weekend!

[@AnneReagan-l4s]

Jennifer, how does one become a Cinnamon Bun? Love Love your videos, have my morning coffee with you!

[@CinnamonStitches]

In the description box of every video there is a link to become a member.

[@maryhummel2886]

Hey Jen, overcome by putting aside and go back. January is a slow month .

[@cherylherrera6917]

We did have that problem with the house we lived in. The no ventholes, and we put them, they did no good. It was still hot upstairs. Plus we put insulation, it did not help at all.

[@mazie65]

Awe Bentley wanted to share his thoughts. I think he was saying yep it happens.

[@celestegreen1579]

It really sound like your fur baby said I know. ❤🐾❤️

[@CinnamonStitches]

Lol

[@celestegreen1579]

@@CinnamonStitches ❤️

[@susiejob]

I learned the other day that if you are allergic to tree nuts you should also avoid eating pink peppercorns cause there is something similar in them that can cause reactions. Maybe the peanut thing for you is something similar.

[@nanapapaikenberry8476]

I usually need an idea spark....or yarn spark...or a gift have to spark.......by the way, my chorkie, Sally, has a crush on Bently. She sits on my lap when she hea4s your music ❤❤❤❤

[@GretchenVolpp]

Thank you for replying back to me, did you make a tutorial on your whale so that I could watch it? I like watching you because I am able to follow along easily and you explain what you are doing which is helpful to a relatively new crocheter like myself.

[@CinnamonStitches]

No i didn't. Sorry.

[@lynnette1897]

I’m feeling that now

[@mycrochetstory7169]

BOY DO I HEAR YA! WASH CLOTHS/TEA TOWELS ARE MY CROJO BUSTER!

[@debrathacker306]

Hugs my friend

[@leannecrawford4701]

Oh your dog is so adorable. What breed a mix? Dalmation and Jack Russell Terrier? I found you from FortuneKnitt mentioning you in one of her lives.

[@CinnamonStitches]

I have 4 dogs. A black and white dog which is a dalmatian pointer mix, an American staffordshire terrior, Bentley is a mix of lab, britney spaniel and just a mix of other breeds. And our puppy is waiting on her dna test, but we think shes at least part boxer.

[@GretchenVolpp]

Hi Jen, I watched your video on making a chicken and I was wondering if you have ever made a shark?

[@CinnamonStitches]

I have made a whale and a narwhal. For fun.

[@faeryvixenetc]

I have the same ADHD Executive Dysfunction. Brain says 'You HAVE TO do x, y, z...Brain also says NOOOOO lol. It's a visceral reacion. and it sucks. I'm right there with you sister!

[@gailscarey8731]

I have a pedestal fan. I know just how you feel

[@joycechapman262]

God bless

[@mikefrazee2987]

I ask if anyone needs a baby blanket when I am stuck on what to make

[@karenb6791notakaren]

I was early to the menopause game. I stopped cold turkey 10 years ago, when I was 47. I feel like I should start shaving my face at this point! I've got to have like zero estrogen at this point🤪🤪🤪

[@CinnamonStitches]

Lol, i totally pluck my face!

[@samuelle6788]

Peanuts are very inflammatory that's why, they are actually not a nut they are in the legume family. But cause inflammation in most people so if you are predisposed to inflammation you will notice more than most people. Almond butter is a better option

[@redcanary2928]

Good evening 🧶was out and about today so I’m late.

[@CinnamonStitches]

Good evening!

[@dianesass9901]

Good morning!

[@CinnamonStitches]

Morning!

[@Marianne-wm3vs]

ha my husband also slept thru it all he slept thru my first labor, and our second born would cry all night for the first few months , the night before i had to go back to work guess who was up all night with my second born with an ear infection yes lol. the good old exhausted days lol

[@CinnamonStitches]

I dont miss those days at all

[@debbieholmes8926]

Good afternoon

[@CinnamonStitches]

Good afternoon

[@sarahjones9686]

Good Afternoon Jennifer And Everyone’s Love Your Videos.But I Don’t Always Make Comments But I’m Still Subscribed To Your Channel So I Will Be Checking In Again Soon👑 👍🏽🧶💖🌸🍁🤎🍂😇♥️🌺🌹🥰

[@gizellesalaiz9902]

Hi Jennifer

[@CinnamonStitches]

Hi

[@debbyhulsey7564]

My husband made the mistake of asking me why I was tired when I had a newborn so the next night I woke him up every 3 hours boy was he mad at me but he didn’t say anything about me being tired ❤

[@CinnamonStitches]

Lol

[@brendasweetapple7444]

OMG I think we are twins..hehehe

[@ColleenKnight-ql7to]

I'm making socks and booties

[@debbiechase7762]

❤

[@sarahjones9686]

👑🧶👍🏽👋🏽🍁🤎🍂💯🥰

[@sharonsyarn2962]

Or you can save 500 patterns on Pinterest. Lol

[@StitchesOfSass]

Totally not the point of the video, but recording on your phone is a much clearer picture! 😅

[@FarmhouseWorthy]

I’ve got it to! I tried different patterns, I just can’t settle in & none of the patterns are working for me. I’ve put it in the naughty basket, and pretend it’s not there. Giving myself grace and find other ways to be creative around my home. It will pass.🧶 I tried ordering yarn from Joann they had 32 in stock, they can’t fill the order because now there is none!🧶