You'll Be Amazed At How Well This Works! 🤩🧶 Try it, you'll see 😀

In this video I share a time management hack that really helps me to get my projects done. I had used this method for years in other areas of my life and thought why not try it with crochet. Well, it works amazingly well. Try it for a week and see what you think!
This video was initially released a couple of years ago but I've corrected the sound (removed sharp "s" from voice) and re-uploading.
Featured in this video is the MolliOllie Caddy
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Both blankets featured in the video were designed by Sue Maton
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[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hi friends, I hope you enjoy the video. This is actually a repost of a video I shared a year or so ago that I’ve fixed the sound quality on . I’m currently away on vacation in Venice , Italy with my daughter. 🇮🇹😀 I see in the comments that the link no longer works for the caddy. What a shame. 😮 I did a quick search and see that it might be available on Amazon. I’ll add a link if so. My apologies on that. 💕

[@user-eg2sm1jz2b]

Enjoy your trip! Take some time off from KZbin. ❤

[@laurasadie8357]

Wow, that wallflowers blanket has to be one of the most beautiful crocheted objects I’ve ever seen! Well done.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! Sue Maton is an amazing designer and teacher 🙏🏻💕

[@libbylandscape3560]

I agree, it’s stunning ❤

[@avrilcrisp5725]

This is the Pomodoro technique which was devised by an Italian student to make his studying easier. Its a great technique for anything, from housework to ploughing your way through a massive data entry eisode at work. Teach it to your children. Its a skill for life not just for crochet. 😂

[@funniful]

That’s funny…I came up with this technique for myself years ago, and I’ve never heard of this Italian fellow. Just goes to show there’s nothing new under the sun!

[@maryann4721]

Perfect video for me at this time! I am usually so organized with my crochet, but my craft room has exploded and it is very stressful to see so many started projects. This will be so helpful in finishing those projects that my heart is no longer excited about (right now), but I know will be thrilled when it is completed. The wallflower blanket is gorgeous and I love the telephone timer!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m with you . I fall in love with a lot of projects and then start getting tired and want to move on to the next one. I recommend you choose just one of them- the one you feel the most excited to revisit and experiment with this concept with that one only and see how it goes . 💕

[@maryann4721]

@@PlayHookywithMe I have an important sweater to finish. It's made of granny squares that look like eyes! My daughter is an artist who was asked to be part of a paranormal convention and she thought the sweater would be perfect for her to wear! I must say, I am a little weary of all those eyes - lol!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@maryann4721 😂😂😂 good luck ! She’ll be so excited, though 👏🏻💕

[@akorn95]

I let crocheting take over my sewing/quilting time and I haven’t done any real quilting in 4 years. Yikes. So this 15 minutes a day sounds like a great way to start! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent, I know what you mean about the crochet taking over ! 😅💕

[@BobbieJeanM]

Great ideas that I can apply to many activities that overwhelm and discourage me! The wallflower blanket is gorgeous btw!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! I still use it for several areas of my life … it helps to get the ball rolling for sure 💕

[@jennierollins8789]

We are so blessed to have you as our teacher. You are so talented. An artist, a genius, a time manager, and so much more. I have used this technique for trying to clean and organize my house. Even for yardwork. It is amazing how much you can get done in those 15 minutes. I loved this video of course. Love your blanket. ☮️🌎🌲

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You are too good to me, Jennie 💕 isn’t is crazy how so much can be done in such a little span of time ? Especially when it’s cumulative. Makes such a difference. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@jennierollins8789]

You deserve all the praise. When you get older like I am; you start thinking about all of the wasted time. 🌷🌈🪷

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@jennierollins8789 I adore you , Jennie, most sincerely 💕 Have a great week 😘

[@jennierollins8789]

I did forget to mention how much I liked your timer. 🌈🌷🌈

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@jennierollins8789 thank you ! It was a great find at Cracker Barrel eons ago 😆💕

[@ElmosMum8]

Thank you for this simple reminder. I enjoy your fast paced video, it was over way too soon. The brown bordered blanket was gorgeous.❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you, Larissa 💕

[@maryHernandez-ok2eq]

Thank you for the 15 minutes tip. I have a lot of small projects right now 😢. Awesome work on the wallflower blanket. Love from Texas.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Mary 😀💕

[@lorenapeters9149]

My goodness! What a beautiful blanket you have created! You are so talented! The 15 minutes idea is so clever!! Thank you for your advice! 💖

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, Loren 💕

[@jean-jn3nq]

Such a great idea. Really appreciate this suggestion. Not just for fiber art but also for cleaning bathrooms. 😂😂😂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Guess what? That’s where i initially learned it about 20 years ago on a site called fly lady . How to clean in 15 minutes. 😆 it worked!! 😂💕

[@jean-jn3nq]

@@PlayHookywithMe yay!!!

[@jackieostrander9667]

It's feels less of a chore. It reduces that " guilt" feeling that you get when you feel you neglected other things to get crochet done. It helps to share time.

[@lavenderrainbow5041]

My 'yarn stash' is outta control. So, I started to organize it. I have a way to go yet but I was shocked to find at least 10 WIP'S!!! I get bored easily hence the amount of wips. I want to revisit them all & this will help tonnes! Thanks for the tip :))) It will begin mostly as a research exercise of what I was doing as I didn't leave myself any notes Ex: hook size, yarn, etc.

[@sarah-janeallsopp3155]

Love this .. very helpful and handy to keep in mind always. Cheers from Western Australia. ✌🏻🌷🌿

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Cheers! 💕

[@hc9661]

Great tip. I use this strategy for house work lol but more multiple of 15 min stints

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Same! I first learned it somewhere called fly lady for cleaning and found it worked so well . 👏🏻

[@angieh3036]

Thank you! I haven’t pick up a hook in several days. I have been busy planting flowers 💐 for me and at my mom’s house.. . Thank you for the vide❤❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oooh, planting flowers sounds lovely. The crochet hook will be ready when you get back 💕

[@kat9446]

Roz, thank you for this tip. I will get back to the camo-colored lapghan I am making to donate to Veterans. It’s nearly finished and I don’t remember why I got side-tracked lol. I will also use this tip for other tasks/projects. You’re wonderful! Have I said that too much? ❤️ Hugsss

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I never get tired of hearing it so please don’t stop 😅❤️ Your camo-blanket sounds great! I get sidetracked a lot …. Squirrel!

[@pdot5636]

Gorgeous blanket and thanks for the tips!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@user-vt1zd9bw2q]

I have too many WIP'S. this is just what I needed!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Great! 😀💕

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I just started cutting (finally) the fabric for a king sized wedding quilt my goal is to finish before my wedding in six months. My plan is exactly as you said: work 15min at least each day. I am doing all my cutting up front so that when I am in my busy work season next month it will make it easier to just work on a little at a time.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Perfect! And happy congratulations on your upcoming wedding 🤗 What a lovely keepsake you’re making ❤️

[@hillbillyheavenWV]

Thank you for all your wonderful tutorials❣️ I hope you have a lovely vacation with your daughter in Italy 💜 We appreciate all the hard work you share with us here for free, you have helped me a lot. Blessings to everyone 🙋🏻‍♀️🦋💜

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you, that means a lot ! We are here and enjoying it so much. Magical! ❤️

[@marionlyding7935]

Wonderful reminder! Thank you for sharing!

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Great idea!!!!! Tyfs God bless you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Debbie💕

[@debbiemcclure2874]

@@PlayHookywithMe yw ❤️❤️

[@dalekalyvas9005]

I'm working on a 2024 Temperature Blanket and am, of course, behind about two months. This is just what I needed and will start the process tomorrow! Thank you for sharing.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It happens! I hope this helps 💕

[@Hinatasense]

I like to make a round or row after every hour I study or after certain amout of question I have to go through. I am always looking forward to crocheing, it makes the project be finnished very fast and my brain get the relax from the studying it needs. Right now I am doing a scarf for my friend!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Love that! 💕

[@madmommy]

I don’t have a crochet project to apply this to currently, but will most likely try it with cleaning/organizing my craft room!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Absolutely!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@malletelisabeth8967]

Had to put one of my cats to sleep. He was only 10 and caught jaundice. I'm 77 and crochet helps me to meditate, while making something to remember. Thanks for your tutos. 👏👍😘 From northern France.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so sorry to read this. As a cat lover myself , I share in your pain. I’m glad crochet is helping ❤️‍🩹

[@knittingjourney_]

I like it a lot. very successful❤❤❤ perfect video 👍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 💕

[@miryanacolton5674]

I too did the Wallflowers blanket and your colorway is very similar to mine !!! It’s the most amazing creatively challenging thing I’ve ever made. Sue Matton of The Mercerie is offering the course now in May also I think ???

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh how exciting! 😀I signed up for tessalation and I’ve designed my color scheme and sequence but haven’t started crocheting. I’m away on holiday but hope to get serious with it through the summer months 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💕

[@libbylandscape3560]

Gorgeous blanket❤

[@jgraef919]

I find I can always get through a project once I start it. But, my biggest problem is keeping everything together. I work at my kitchen table, so I am forever moving my project to the table, then off of the table for a meal, then back to the table to do more work. why didn't I ever think of a solid tote or caddy?🤔🤔 Or even a small, shallow box? I love the caddy idea. Godetevi il vostro soggiorno a Venezia!!! ~Joan~

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Right? Such a simple thing - yes a box is really all you need! 💕

[@judemorales4U]

Great advice and tips! Thank you!❤❤❤

[@jessicaashbridge6168]

Thank you! I have so many WIPs that have been hanging around for years, I am a serial starter, not so good at finishing!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I can relate! 😅😆💕

[@hookedbymamace]

Fantastic..thank you so much for sharing this ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

💕

[@mpc2244]

Por favor, activa subtítulos en español, please, please!!!!!! Gracias. Te descubrí hoy y estoy explorando tu canal. Fantástico. Felicitaciones 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Agregué subtítulos en español a este video para ti. Desafortunadamente, no hay una manera de agregar cada uno automáticamente. Tendrás que decirme qué vídeos necesitas traducir. 💕

[@mpc2244]

Gracias infinitas, saludos desde Chile

[@mpc2244]

@@PlayHookywithMe los videos que hagas en el futuro

[@rosep8481]

I want to know where you got the pattern and lessons for the flower blanket!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

This is an online class that I took. You can find the details here. It’s the wallflowers blanket : www.themercerie.co.uk/

[@libbylandscape3560]

@@PlayHookywithMe just checked it out and wow what a fabulous presentation! ❤❤❤❤ Thanks for the link.

[@itsmelaura1533]

I keep a small notebook and pencil in the zipper compartment, so it is handy to write notes about project in and if I'm not able to get back to the project soon (because I started another project ;) lol) I know where I left off and what stitch I was using. I use 2 bags for this.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent, helps so much 😀👏🏻

[@itsmelaura1533]

@@PlayHookywithMe thank you, these bags make our projects easily portable. Thank you for all you do. Your videos have helped me tremendously!

[@debramitchell4984]

I love your tips

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you! 🧶💕

[@kellymorris3322]

This setting time limits will help with carpal tunnel and other pains I think. I'm going to try. But maybe 20 or 30 min each time

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent ❤️

[@claudinebos6266]

Oh mon dieu 😯😍 c'est Splendide 🎉🎉🎉

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😀👏🏻, Merci, Claudine ❤️

[@janedc5ch319]

I really like the blankets you showed. Thay kook hard to make. Will you have any tutorials on either one. The one with all the flowers really looks difficult. ❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

These blankets were from online classes I participated in. You can find both via the link I shared in the description box or you can search “the mercerie , Sue Maton”. The one you see me working on is a free pattern that you’ll receive when you sign up for her newsletter. It’s a challenging pattern but you’ll learn so much from it 💕

[@martihurford]

A great tip. BTW…the link to Mollie Ollie does not work. I even googled the name and again the link to their website doesn’t yield their website. 🤷‍♀️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So sorry about that. I am surprised to see that maybe she’s gone out of business? 🤷🏼‍♀️ it is available on Amazon, though. Search , “Mollie Ollie caddy” . I’ll add a note in the description box . 💕

[@janetstanley3645]

I’ve been trying to finish the Kima Cardi by TL Yarn Crafts for 2 years! I only have to sew on the 2 pockets and I just can’t find the motivation….. going to try the 15 minute method to finally finish it.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Isn’t that crazy how that happens? I hope it helps you get it done. I want you to come back soon and tell me you finished it 👍🏻💕

[@dinahowell1429]

Where did you get that telephone timer? It’s so cute, I want one. Great tip, I will use it for a number of things.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I got it years ago at a restaurant called Cracker Barrel 💕

[@suejohnson323]

Can't get the link to work 😮

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you - I’m looking into it. I am hoping she has not gone out of business. I found it on Amazon (search Mollie Ollie caddy) so it is available if you’re interested in it 💕

[@user-hk9bo9ff9e]

I want to know more about that beautiful blanket! Where can I get the pattern?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Check out Sue Matons website, “the mercerie” - she has an online workshop for the one seen in the beginning of the video and a free pattern for the black /teal one you see me working on later in the video. She is a great teacher !😍 check out her Instagram page (the mercerie) for links there as well 👍🏻

[@malletelisabeth8967]

I do crochet while watching TV, si l don't think l'm loosing Time...😘😘😂😂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

🙌🏻👏🏻

[@janedc5ch319]

I finally got the yarn I need for this project. I'm a little scared, I have never done tunisian crochet before. I have been practicing and think I can do the tunisian part 202 rows and 4 panels. Then cross stitch on the panels. This is the scary part,now that I think I can do the crochet part.i gave the list of yarn to my son ,because he dosent think I know how. He think I will mess up the computer. (I'm not good with a computer ) He knows everything. I got the yarn today nissing a color but have extra a other color. I remember he said thay dident have one color,he ordered from a different place. But he ordered one we already had. 😂oh will I will work around it. I kept my mouth shut 😂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😆 good luck with your project , it will be great. 💕

[@mistyplascencia1076]

What's the name to the black flower blanket?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It’s called the crojo retro. It was a free pattern developed during covid and still free today if you join her newsletter. Search “the mercerie” on Instagram and click on her link tree . You’ll see the link to her newsletter and free pattern there . 💕

[@malletelisabeth8967]

I'm 77 but look and feel 55... 😂😂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Good!!! 🤩

[@hairdebi]

Lol I run my whole life in 15 minutes

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Did we just become best friends? 😆🙌🏻💕

[@hairdebi]

@@PlayHookywithMe absolutely

[@hairdebi]

Love your videos

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@hairdebi thanks so much for being here 💕

[@heatherjohnson6722]