5 Game Changing Methods that Improved My Crochet Life 🧶

In this video I share 5 different techniques that have made a huge difference to my crochet practice. I've added snippets from previous videos but you can find the full length versions here and link cards during the segment:
1. • My 5 Favorite Borders ...
• 10 More Crochet Tips E...
2. • Flat Seam Joins in Cro...
• How to Do an Invisible...
3. • Weaving Ends Simplifie...
• Magic Knot Tutorial: H...
4. • You'll Never Go Back t...
5. • Try This Cool Granny S...
Yarn and Hook:
Comfy Worsted by KnitPicks
www.knitpicks.com/yarn/comfy-...
I Love This Cotton Yarn
Hobby Lobby
4 mm hook
amzn.to/3AplMoo
(you don't have to buy the set, they are also sold separately)
Susan Bates Finishing Needle
Susan Bates Finishing Needles
amzn.to/3SOv6dQ
Favorite Stitch Markers
www.jdoqocy.com/click-1002162...
Time Stamps 🧶:
00:00 Intro
00:13 1
02:13 2
04:42 3
07:29 4
10:14 5

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hi friends, I hope you enjoy the video. You can find the full length of the videos in cards within the video as well as in the description box below the video. I would LOVE to know what have been game changers for YOU. Please share in the comments. I know we'd all love to learn them! xx

[@jenniferdavenport3069]

How secure is the method for hiding tails on the granny’s? Does this last through many washes? I’ve only made 1 granny and it fell apart after a few washes and never tried another.

[@cindyf9747]

My top game changer was finding crochet tutorials on KZbin.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Snap! You’re right - that happened to me too 😆❤️

[@drgirlfriend211]

Same here!!!!😂 😂😂

[@Silvia_Trich]

Me too! 😅

[@deannesmith4979]

My game changer is finding a place to meet other crochet people and be able to learn new techniques. Since i taught myself to crochet from a book over 40 years ago i have been on my own till i discovered your videos. Its like a party 🎉 now!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yeah!!! 🙌🏻🧶It’s amazing the sense of community social media creates, isn’t it ? 😀👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@lunah5668]

I would love to find friends that crochet. I have been crocheting since I was a kid and would love to have a group to meet every week and crochet. I am in Va Beach .Where are you?

[@maggieguerrero7260]

Hi there! Love these game changers- if you help with the one where you change colors. Do weave the ones you pull out or cut off to secure the color you stop using when adding a new color. Sorry I’m still kinda new to this.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@maggieguerrero7260 weave those loose ends in to your finished piece otherwise it will unravel with use. That’s with any type of color change or loose ends. They will always need to be weaved in 👍🏻💕 Weaving Ends Simplified Plus COOL HACK! 🤩🧶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHbPpKtsZ5iCma8

[@curious9801]

I read somewhere , not to weave in the ends until the piece is completed because if you are blocking the work the woven ends could impair the final shape!

[@donnakosik7379]

Sewing in the ends of a granny square are a pain but you made it look easy by doing it in the corner, way easier.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It’s much easier like that for sure 💕

[@denisepettit8534]

For me my game changer is a make-up sponge on my hook. It is in the shape of an hourglass well sort of. I push the hook threw the center and it seriously gives me finger with some nerve damage a vacation so to speak. I was beginning to think I would have to give up crochet and that just wasn't an option. Happy crocheting I'm going to read others comments now. Everyone have a blessed day.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s brilliant, Denise. I’m so glad you found a way to keep crocheting 😀🧶👏🏻💕

[@shelleysmith4017]

Oh my gosh Denise, thank you for sharing your tip! 🥹 That is absolutely brilliant. I never thought of a makeup sponge! Genius!! I have arthritis in 3 of my fingers on the hand I hold the hook with. I have used oven hardening clay with my metal hooks to make the handle much bigger around and held it firmly while making a small swatch so my hands were in the correct position on the handle, then baked. It helped a little but is still quite firm. A make up sponge would change that! Thank you!! Love and Blessings being sent to you from the Highlands of Scotland! 💖🙏

[@denisepettit8534]

@@shelleysmith4017 What a wonderful reply I do hope it helps you, sure has me. I like the softness of it. Blessings sent to you as well from Montana USA

[@Silvia_Trich]

What a beautiful thing sisterhood community can be! Blessings from Italy

[@jackieostrander9667]

I am not as accomplished as you. My game changer is finding these videos! THANK YOU!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you’re here ❤️

[@DMB088]

My biggest game changer was finding tutorials on KZbin in general. I taught myself from instructions that came with yarn a long time ago. I was never very happy with the details of my projects, but they were usable. From KZbin I learned to abandon the chain 3 turn and instead use a attacked single crochet most of the time. I also abandoned the chain 1 turn for single crochet. I use them occasionally when it just doesn't work the other way. Oh, and using the back bumps of the initial chain! Mostly it was learning that crochet isn't science. There are different ways to do things and as long as I'm happy with the results, it's okay! The crochet police are not going to come get me 😅

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes to all!!! Fabulous!!!😀👏🏻❤️❤️

[@angiedutton5335]

The Fisherman's Knot join was my game changer. I love that it's smaller than the magic knot and easy to do.

[@nevilgrubb]

This technique works so well and is so easy!

[@malletelisabeth8967]

I'm 77 and crochet helps me to medidate while doing something... Things done stick with an event... Love from northern France... Thanks.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awe, Bonjour 👏🏻💕

[@Jdd924]

It relaxing for me and I think of it as my art and I am glad to be using color that is so cool and very nice to see

[@AgnesMiklosC]

I have been crocheting for the past 2 years, on and off, but all this tips were completely new information for me. You are doing God's work. Please continue.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you found them useful 😀👏🏻💕

[@reformerx667]

I am a newby knitter/ crocheter so I find most new techniques a gamechanger :-)

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hahaha awesome 💕

[@user-vt1zd9bw2q]

I have been crocheting for many years, however the explosion of tutorials online is a game changer. I have also been able to revisit knitting! Finding you today was magic! Subscribed.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s awesome. And thank you for subscribing 🤗💕

[@lucimathews8980]

Love love love the mattress stitch!11

[@dianesantacatterina7139]

Those are some great techniques. I love the fisherman's knot idea.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad you like them! 👏🏻💕

[@sandraalston7863]

I have just used the colour change tip to join a fresh ball of yarn, mid row. A definite game changer! Thanks so much for this ❤

[@reneemolony1007]

The magic knot for color change is excellent! Thank you

[@kat9446]

Hi Roz, you are invaluable to the Crochet Community. Thank you for your well-organized videos. I have been crocheting for years, yet I keep learning knew crochet ideas from you all the time. We do appreciate your time and your knowledge. Hugsss❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Big hugs back , thank you so much 😀❤️ means so much to me .

[@kat9446]

@@PlayHookywithMe Roz, I know that I speak for many. It’s just some forget to message you. Please keep up the fine work. ❤️

[@sabinelange3189]

I learned to crochet from my grandma and she made a lot of fine stuff like lacy doilies and lace borders for handkerchiefs. She did hold her hook like a spoon or a pen. My first gamechanger was that you can hold your hook like a knife - so much easier for me!!!

[@AmberMorris-xe6bn]

Glad to hear you say you use a sharp tip needle in sewing! I always do too, it's better going into the fibers. You hear so often to use blunt needles, they are nowhere near as good.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Totally agree , blunt needles have never worked well for me 💕

[@DonnaF.]

Thank you Roz! Love your crochet tips. I've never done a reverse granny square. I've always worked same side, but upon watching your tutorial I like the texture change so I will try doing a reverse granny next time. Love your magic knot. I will definitely try that. I look forward to Sunday videos. Thank you! ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome, Donna, thank you 😀🧶💕

[@kimski5391]

Omg!! I love the color change and the knot so much better thank you !❤

[@alluneedislessthan3]

Omg that last one is a game changer 😍 I love granny squares so much but my hatred for weaving in ends keeps me from doing them. I have a granny square project in mind that I’m gonna use that technique for.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful 😀👏🏻💕

[@terry_679]

Great tips, great teacher ! ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@lindahoig2181]

My game changer from you was when you explained the p in your stitch! At almost 70 years what an amazing difference in my crochet stitches ❤. Thank you for sharing your wonderful tutorials.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wow, Linda, i almost posted that one ! It was a big one for me too when I first learned it 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻💕

[@denisepettit8534]

@@PlayHookywithMe how do we find that video, please?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@denisepettit8534 watch about 8 minutes in 💕 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGilg2quq5esm80si=OU3d002YuhBtyw3S

[@sofi_mtl]

The color change trick is mind-blowing! 😍

[@donnellemorrison6761]

I'm currently working on a striped zig zag blanket and am so over weaving in ends. Your tip for a magic knot at the end of a row is going to be a life saver! Thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad! 😀👏🏻💕

[@pepenene1465]

I love crochet. I make my own summer tops & experiment with different stitches in one top. I also make winter jerseys. Crochet is such an amazing creative outlet for me. My favourite stitches are bobbles, popcorn, shell stitches🇿🇦🦋🥰

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So wonderful 🧶👏🏻💕

[@Jdd924]

Cross stitch as a addition to the added bonus is a great move as I did it to the last blanket I made was a amazing success and it was sold very quickly so it is a great craft fashionable and unique in a variety of ways and colors and the people love the different ideas for a wonderful thing to do

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@Jdd924 Amazing! x

[@user-sy4gt5uw7r]

OMG. That's awesome! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@upstatelynchmob]

The trick the granny squares is amazing! Thanks!

[@amandafoxton6463]

Wow the idea of not having to weave in ends is awesome. I am making a temperature blanket this year and you can imagine how many ends I have and now with this amazing hack I can finish of the rest with no weaving in ends! Thank you so much. Subscribing to your channel immediately 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀❤️

[@ginagomez2654]

Brilliant on all levels thank you 😊

[@angelasmith4374]

Those are all game changers! My favorite is the color changing one! Thanks for sharing. Very helpful tips. Have a great day ❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You too , thank you ❤️

[@speedingpullet7400]

The magic knot is my gamechanger too! I use a lot of scrap/different colors, so having a reliable way of changing them is so important.

[@barbaram.6220]

Wonderful tips! Thank you !!

[@sherryfaires7931]

Excellent tips! I am watching this five times to get them in my head!

[@cerwelt]

Excellent video. These are now going into a playlist for crochet reference. New library entry.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh, good 😀👏🏻🧶💕

[@cherylhunt3077]

They are all great game changers! But the color change one was awesome. Thank you so much for this video.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks, Cheryl! 👏🏻💕

[@jackieo5287]

Love this so much❤❤…Thank you!!❤❤

[@itsmelaura1533]

Saved to my Crochet File for quick reference, thank you! The slip stitch for the borders and magic knot were game changers for me!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome sauce 😀❤️

[@mssngsmthng]

Wow, excellent video

[@CherieNorquay]

I have never made or used a magic knot. Im looking forward to using that on my next afghan. Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great 😀👏🏻💕

[@LindaMalherbe-lb9qk]

I enjoyed watching and learning .

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 💕

[@maryHernandez-ok2eq]

The magic circle and knot was a big deal for me. I have learned a lot from your crocheting techniques. Thank ma’am for your help. It means a lot. Love from Texas.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad my videos have helped, means a lot , thank you 💕

[@hjwilsonable]

Love this!

[@tiahill832]

Thanks so much for sharing!! Have a wonderful day! 🧶🙂😘❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You too, thank you 😀🧶💕

[@geminithrese]

Lots of tips "game changers" I can already use!!! Thx❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful 😀👏🏻

[@juanitaclifton5740]

Love your colors, beautiful, thanks for the tips

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 💕

[@user-xe7wd1wt7f]

You are so right, all these technics are game changers. Thank you so much, all these are very practical and easy instructions and make the projects/ crocheting so much more enjoyable. 🧶Maria🧶

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks, Maria! 💕

[@tamimorgan1487]

Thank you for sharing!

[@pamward7676]

I love your game changes. They are for me.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful ❤️

[@julialai6484]

Thanks so much for your awesome tips and tutorials! Love it!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much💕

[@fionastube2011]

P.s. your kitty is adorbs!

[@denisebarker9288]

Thank you. I love the color changes and technique you use❤🎉

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 😀❤️

[@akorn95]

This is such a great tutorial chock full of wonderful tips! Thank you! ❤🧶🪢🪡❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad, thank you ❤️🧶

[@Justdessertsforme]

Outstanding tutorial ! I really appreciate you sharing these tips.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀🧶

[@afsheen0408]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@MaryCochrane]

Thank You. Love from Ontario, Canada ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great to have you here 💕

[@denisemmathis2321]

Thank you. I knew a few already, but the tips for color changes are truly game-changers! My personal life-changers in crochet have been the magic knot and using the stacked double crochet stitch instead of chaining three at the beginning of a row (for some projects) for keeping straighter edges and no open spaces in crochet projects.😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

The stacked double is amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@cindyricke116]

Great video. I learned so much. Thank you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ❤️

[@victorialove9104]

Thank you for all of these!❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You bet! Thanks for watching 💕

[@librarylady831sunshine4]

Great tip

[@saltnlight8072]

Fantastic tips! Thank you so much. ❤ I am a visual learner and KZbin videos have totally changed my crochet game. 🧶

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s great, I’m so glad 😀💕

[@BacktheBlue60]

WOW! You just taught this old dog some new tricks. Those truly are game changers. Im saving this video to my crochet tips Playlist right now. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad , thank you ❤️

[@Itiswhatitis55]

Thank you so much for this video! I love tips and tricks as I am still learning about crochet and have a long way to go. Your videos make it so much more fun!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, enjoy your journey! 🧶💕

[@LindaIrwin7328]

Hi Roz 😊 Goodness you have taught me so many things that have made crocheting mote relaxing and took the frustrating parts away for me. The magic knot or fisherman join was one of my top 3 favorites. I had never heard of it. But I literally learn something from every video you post even if it's a subtle change. It still makes a difference in my life. I get spasms so bad and many techniques you have shown have helped so much. I love crocheting and even though I am still slower I can still enjoy it. Thank you Roz!😊❤ I don't recall the P stitch. oh gosh now I forgot if you called it a stitch. Can you post that again please. Have a blessed day!!😊❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Sure 💕- I mention it in videos sometimes but here is a specific video segment with the tip. It’s the 7th tip : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGilg2quq5esm80si=DCYW-fy_VOCZdEHA

[@user-dx8cf7rr5o]

I really loved all 5 techniques! Thank you! ❤ I will use them! 🤓

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad 😀❤️

[@AIRview2]

Wonderful tips! Thank you so much! Dreading bushveld all gone!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful 😀👏🏻💕

[@christinehoffman1825]

Thank you so much!😊😊😊

[@sharoncharlton8175]

Very useful tips. Love it 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad 👏🏻💕

[@barnalimandal5974]

Can't thank enough for making this video.... 🙏🙏

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad ❤️

[@helenpoole8751]

This is a first time watching your video. I sort of knew some but these kind of tweaks it to be much neater . I will be sure to use these techniques . Sort of a game changer for me was the mosaic crochet for the beautiful patterns and it’s perfect for using the left over yarn .

[@jenniferrivera5828]

Thanks for the tips. I was already using one of them (the knot), but the other ones are very useful to know. Also, all of your work is so pretty to look at!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@robbieoverby1694]

Fantabulous!! Thank you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you !

[@louisesanto]

Your tips are always informative! I just learned the other day a great technique for giving the back panel of my sweater extra length without adding extra rows. If the pattern calls for HDC, I use an extended HDC on the back panel.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent!! So exciting to discover these things, isn’t it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@galebautch1984]

THANK YOU such awesome tips

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you liked them 💕

[@ricalynx2629]

Liked the video very much! I do the color change all the time, it is so much better looking! And I try not to forget just to crochet over these darn yarn tails 😅 another good advice: "Give yourself a little grace" - Your crochet piece does not need to be perfect, it is handmade! Don't unravel half of a sweater just because you noticed a mistake. It is lovely the way it is and you can always figure something out to cover it if you feel the need- a little Happy Cloud as Bob Ross would probably say😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent advice. LOVE Bob Ross philosophy. I used to follow his painting tutorials back in the day 😆💕

[@madmommy]

Well, I just had to save this to my saved video playlist, because there are so many goodies in it! It wasn't mentioned in this video, but the game changer you taught me that has affected me recently is from the retro daisy video, where you say to do a slip stitch in the top of the first true stitch that you see. That makes so much sense to me! Also, hello Biscuit sweetie!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh that’s wonderful, I’m so glad ! 😀💕 😽😽😽

[@jennyallan8794]

Thank you for sharing, im a newby to crochet so any hints or tips will be game changer 😊 many thanks !

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😀👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@jerrianngordillo-marty161]

Thank you ❤

[@JenniferMarie-cu1cf]

Thank you so much, this was very helpful🙂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad 🧶💕

[@jgraef919]

My game changer was the magic knot/fisherman's knot. That truly works so well and it is very easy to do after you get the hang of it. I do like the russian join too. Also, reading the comment from lindahoig, I'm wondering if you can list the clip of when you explained "the p in your stitch." It's not coming to mind for me.🤔 Another game changer is you, Roz. 🤗❤Your videos explain things so well and with depth of explanations. You are a great teacher. I'm sure all of us subscribers appreciate your weekly videos.💖

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You’re too kind and that means a lot , thank you 💕 Here is the letter P tip. The 6th tip about 5-6 minutes into the video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGilg2quq5esm80si=DCYW-fy_VOCZdEHA

[@user-zk1xr7lw1r]

Thank you for sharing your helpful idea amazing great job thanks.❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! ❤️

[@sherriatsavinh4995]

Wow I've learned something new with the color change! I've been crochet for years.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@MissGaelSML]

One of my gamechangers has been replacing chain three with the standing double crochet and chainless starting double crochet. Tamara Kelly-Moogly's was the first channel where I found them. Many others have picked them up since then. These stitches look better than chain three at the beginning of a row or round or at a color change. I love your video. These tips are very helpful!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 💕

[@hookedbymamace]

Brilliant 👏 thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 💕

[@cosia5072]

Well , I am new to crocheting, and this was really helpful. Thanks so much for sharing your tips

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful, so glad it helped 😀💕

[@marysmith9109]

Thank you. So much

[@lulumimi]

The biggest game changer for me was the magic knot! So simple and easy yet so effective

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes 😀🙌🏻

[@gailbader8149]

Great ideas! Thank you...

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad you like them! 😀👏🏻💕

[@jenniferbrinton6726]

Thank you I almost skipped over this video but these techniques are game changes I may have saw 1 or 2 tips but it's great to have all on one video that i cam save and refer back to. I am working on granny squares now and am excited to implement the new way to change color! Again thank you for making this great video.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Appreciate, thank you ❤️

[@mssngsmthng]

Excellent video

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you very much!

[@shannonrossi8076]

Hi Roz and Biscuit. For me my game changer was admitting to myself that I needed to change over to ergonomic hooks. I have my Grandmother’s hooks and my Aunt’s hooks (which are two different styles of heads) and was always most comfortable with my Aunts (brand: Susan Bates). I used those hooks for years and always recommended them (and still do). But two years ago I purchased the Clover Amour ergo hooks (in all sizes) and it has made such a difference for me. My hands are less tired and I don’t feel like I’m going to drop the hook. And I’m back to working with fingering and lace weight yarn (although I admittedly work much slower!) but at least I can hold onto the hook. And my trusty neck light really helps with those darker colors. Thanks again for your fabulous tips and tricks! ❤💕❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Both are excellent. I can’t live without my ergonomic hooks so I can relate . I was seeing signs of tendinitis before I switched to them ❤️

[@user-zt3op2ts3m]

You can DIY with a metal hook and plasticine! I would suggest practicing on an op shop hook first though. Rough up the handle area with sand paper then mold a decent amount of bake-plasticine around the handle. Once you're happy with the amount and positioning... now you can mould it to your hand how you would use it when you work! Follow directions to bake. ❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@user-zt3op2ts3m excellent suggestion!!! 💕

[@raphaelsylla876]

Definitely my game changer is taking my projects everywhere I go. And doing my projects anywhere I have idle time. Good for those small to medium sized projects and even large ones as long as there are no complicated patterns. And yes, I brink my projects at work and do it there too 😅.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent tip! 🤩

[@sarah-janeallsopp3155]

Love all of this .. cheers ..✌🏻🩷🌷🌿

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you, Sarah 😀🧶

[@MagickandMediums]

AMAZING!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 😀🧶💕

[@therealnancysteele]

That magic knot was my game changer.

[@user-wi1op1gr8b]

Great thanks

[@CreationsOfParadis]

For borders, my game changer was Around the Corner Crochet Borders book ... Taught me everything patterns never tell you about doing borders.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’ll have to look for this book ! 💕

[@colleenklaassen8931]

Thank you so much!

[@trixie898989]

What sorcery is this? 😂🥰 Love your tutorials and tips. So simple to understand and follow. Thanks so much.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😂💕👏🏻