Crochet Vlog Episode 12 - What I am doing with my scraps, and another look at my Ruana Poncho

[@KazAussieYarnaholic]

Your confidence has grown a lot since your first vlog. It's beautiful to watch you bloom on camera ☺❤❤

[@tricialinden]

Love seeing your wall of yarn. I recently 'found' you and am watching all your Crochet Volgs from the beginning.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @tricialinden! I know it has been a long time, but thank you so much! Check out my latest podcasts here 👉 kzbin.info/aero/PLpolLUf9SLHjdjLXDrWnIcXCXrO75n9GT I am super excited to see what you think about them! 🌷🌺🌷

[@myfairytreasures]

Love that Ruana Poncho sooo beautiful. I don't crochet I knit so I found a knitting pattern to create a Ruana Poncho. Sooo excited to start on it. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@TheZencha]

Still addicted to watching all your vlogs....almost cacthing up :) LOL My hubby said to me, she has even more yarn than you do, looking at my screen of your vlog :) LOL so positive . Love, Ada

[@SecretYarnery]

Fabulous! Yes - my stash aught to make any husband feel better about his wife's stash. ha ha ha xx!

[@joyjoyjoyfolie]

Fun to watch some of the old videos….I’m going to make the scrappy blanket for myself… I made one for my hubby last year… with colors of the sea….. he loved it!!!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Joy Joy Joyfolie! Thanks!! 🌈🌼🌸

[@user44464]

If I'm in a crochet slump watching your channel gets me out of that! You are super inspiring and I love your energy!

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thanks Hazel!! You made my day!! Big big hugs! Christa. xx!

[@margritm]

I LOVE the rainbow colors version of the long wrap cover up you started... you should definitely finish it

[@SecretYarnery]

I love the colors too! Thanks. xx!!

[@hayley1026]

Yes I’m so happy you’re back! I’m very excited that you might be teaching the kids at school, please keep us updated on that😊 While you were gone I continuously had the African flowers tutorial on repeat because I’m trying out those little baby sea turtles with the motif shells. Thanks for popping in!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Hayley! How are those African Flowers coming along? You NEED to post pics to our facebook group!! (hint hint) Chat soon! Christa. xx!

[@kimwheeler8414]

Hello I'm Kim from the states I found your channel this morning and I have been watching all day hehe I've made other comments but didn't introduce myself. I love your space and and I like hearing the birds. What I've seen from your channel it's so beautiful there. Love it

[@SecretYarnery]

HI KIM! What part of the States are you from? My hubs is from the mid west - love it there too, although the weather might not be up my alley most days. lol! xx!

[@irenew6202]

Hello Christa ..so glad you are back..I have missed ya..

[@lorindamckinster6464]

I LOVE your vlogs. I am getting caught up, slowly, but surely. I can't wait until Friday for the LIVE pod cast.

[@SecretYarnery]

Me too, Lorinda!!

[@Amy-jc1hl]

Yay! Missed you CP. More Kenya footage one day soon please. Like, take us shopping...

[@susanhebert3299]

Love your videos I’m Susan from Ontario Canada

[@gaildoyon5059]

Hi Christa, really glad to see you again! Life has a way of getting really busy sometimes I know. Just love the gray poncho, it is gorgeous. Would love a tutorial on it. I have made two ponchos this winter from the slightly thinner 3 ply yarn. They came out good and are basically just 4 large granny squares joined together and trimmed. I dont make a lot of new year resolutions, but do want to work through all my stash and get that whittled down. I have made 2 scrap afagans and a few hat and scarf sets to donate to our homeless shelter. I hope to make more for them this year. Winters are cold here in Maine and a warm blanket or hat can be good to have. Looking forward to more of your vlogs as time allows. I enjoy them.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Gail Happy New Year! I hear you about busting the stash down... my main goal this month too! What colors did you use to make your ponchos? Would love to see pics on our facebook group if you could post some. ;) What pattern did you use to make your scrapghans? Chat soon! Christa. xx!

[@loretta686ify]

Miss you glad you're back crocheting! Can't wait to for your next tutorial..

[@SecretYarnery]

Missed you too Loretta! What's on your hook(s)?? Would love to see what you have been up to! Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@denisecontreras6531]

I'm so glad your back. I have missed you glad you enjoyed your self. My new year resolution is to work on my health. I have a lot of wips. I need tho finish. Lol. I did start a temperature blanket. I love the idea of a scrap blanket. I would love to learn more about where you live. Love that grey shawl very beautiful. I'll be waiting and looking forward to your next vlog.

[@sharonanderson6531]

Enjoy your vlogs. How is the echo situation? Try curtains, rugs, etc. to help absorb extra sound reverb(echo).

[@SecretYarnery]

It's still awful, Sharon! I've moved the camera closer. Already have the rugs and curtains. Now saving up for a camera with an external microphone plug - apparently that is how the problem is fixed - proper gear! :) xx!!

[@sharonanderson6531]

The Secret Yarnery Best wishes, don't stress about it too much. I don't hear the echo so much.

[@nancydiffee4312]

Wearing a dishcloth. You are too funny. It was very pretty.

[@amyspencer232]

Good moring its moring Here in Washington. I got my son's field trip so I am still taking my crocheting with me for me to do at there lunch today. I am so thankful I can go on the field trips if they wants me to go

[@SecretYarnery]

Fabulous, Amy!! Good for you. How old is your son?

[@amyspencer232]

The one I we t on the field trip with is 11. I have 4 lol

[@maryannoneill7224]

LOL " oh wow that's a really big dishcloth Christa, good for you"

[@SecretYarnery]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mary Ann O'Neill!! Thank you! xx

[@coffeelovesyarnbycarolina2398]

Hello! I have two New Years resolutions. First, purge my house (which I ha e been successful at so far). We are a family of four living in a 900sq ft town house so we are short on space! Lol! My second resolution is to bust through my yarn stash and that’s how I came across your channel! I’ve been looking for projects and I love yours (specially that blanket idea)! Have a good day!

[@stitchitch7010]

Nice shawl❣

[@lynnwinter94]

Yay your back, Happy New year. Can't wait for the tutorial on that stunning poncho, r u doing the scrap blanket too. Love the last bit 🤣🤣🤣.Lots of LOVE from Lynn in The Northeast of England x

[@aletasneed3832]

Absoully Love your Vlog Wonderful ....Have a great day Aleta Sneed

[@aletasneed3832]

Wonderful Pattern Hun

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Aleta! xx!

[@lizzybower5255]

Love the room of yarn....im doing fuzzy bunnies for grand babys..just alot going on so im taking it slow..love ya.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Lizzy! Fuzzy Bunnies sound so CUTE!! Hope life calms down enough for both of us to get in some good old fashioned hook time... soon! Christa. xx!

[@morgonerlenstar]

This is so much fun to watch. You have definitely improved in the way you talk , your energy, your shelves and your yarn. Great fun to watch. Don't worry about the bird. And what have you actually done with those projects you started?

[@merljohnson4695]

Happy New Year. Really like your vlogs and looking forward to your poncho tutorial. It is gorgeous.

[@lindagreen1989]

I still love the colorful one.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Linda! xx

[@eileenricker1140]

Hi ... glad your back too. Would love to make the poncho for spring;) Hope you make a tutorial.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Eileen! TOTALLY making a Ruana Poncho tutorial! Just have to get my Chunky Scrapghan off my hook first. ...or so I am telling myself. lol! Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@dianeholleran3830]

Hi Christa! So glad to see you back. Happy NewYear. Your wall of yarn looks so yummy. I hope to use your idea for a scrap-a-ghan and use of some of my left over yarn this year. Looking forward to seeing all you great projects this year.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Diane! Thanks! Can't wait to see what you are up to too!! PICS PLEASE!! xx xx!

[@rozebradshaw157]

Hi Krista. I’m roze. I’m in Oklahoma City. I’ve been crocheting since 2013. I’m just beginning to make my first blanket. I’m doing it in big squares with a different motif on each of them and then will join them all together. We’ll see how it goes lol. Also I have these old crocheted poinsettia placemats idk where I got them and I’m looking at the stitches and making new ones just to see it I can. I enjoy your clogs and look forward to seeing ya soon!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Roze!! Your blankets sound amazing!! How big are the squares you are making? How's Oklahoma these days? Cold like the rest of the States? Your placemats sounds marvelous too! Post pics to our facebook group if you get a chance. Would love to see them! Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@sheliafrench1276]

Do you have a video on how to for the beautiful wrap in the beginning she’s beautiful ... I so would wear the one with color also I don’t care if I had a wild polkadotted dress on I’m in Florida and it’s just my style I love it my mom always told me not to follow style to make your own and I love color I do I would rock it hello from Florida 🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@Kynlay08]

I’ve been watching all your old vlogs, was wondering what online games you play? And if you still play them. Its so cool to see how your channel has changed :)

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks!! World of Warcraft. But haven't logged on in awhile.😉

[@christinnascreations9072]

Sounds like a lovely time 😌! They want momma's attention👀. The colors look great did you keep going? On the rhuana. Sorry for spelling 😕. Luv yah 💕

[@SecretYarnery]

I think so too, Christinna! xx!!

[@rethaverwey1537]

Hi there, I think it is a great idea that you learn the kids to crochet, I can only do knitting but do needle work to, and can do machine work, and I love Cross stitches. But my 2 daughters don't want to do it. And I think it is going out, these days the kids just want to be in front of a computer playing games. I'm busy with a project, I'm knitting beanies for new born babies for the hospitals, I'm giving it away, and I'm not getting the wool for free, I buy it myself. I love all the wool that you have. May I ask from where are you getting all the wool? I'm from south Africa in the eastern cape.😀

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Retha Verwey! I buy my yarn online. Try adding 5 packs of yarn to your shopping cart and then check out the shipping: it's right at the top end of the bracket - 2.4kgs - and $32.90 USD via UPS to Africa. Give it a try! bit.ly/2IiGf6c

[@margritm]

What yarn brand/color did you use for the completed dark grey long shawl wrap?

[@SecretYarnery]

It's Wool Twister in "Grey". Our own brand. Wool Twister goes from thin string like yarn, to thick nobbly yarn, and then back again to thin. But can be made with ANY yarn that you love. xx!

[@margritm]

The Secret Yarnery Thanks! I’ve actually seen this brand recently in our local Joann Fabrics. That’s very cool to know who/where it comes from. I live in Virginia in the US.

[@mellodym5931]

OMG!! You are cracking me up!! I am SO the same way! Start something..no..change to another yarn...no...not that one either...change again...and again.........! LOL!!! So nice to know I'm not the only one who does this! I'm guessing, like me, you have some OCD issues! Ya think?? Comical, yes but can be so frustrating also to those of us who deal with it! :)

[@SecretYarnery]

Mellody! You crack ME up!! Lol! Two peas in a pod. I blame my "indecision" on living in a Yarnery.... wait till you see the hard core color fails of episode 15! The things I would make with the yarn I had... SCARRING. Not a word of a lie! Now I have to go unbury and reclaim my sofa... SO alarming!! Ha ha ha! What's on your hook(S)?? ;) Chat soon, Christa. Xx!

[@mellodym5931]

Currently, I'm making dishcloths and a shawl. :) The shawl...I had to be difficult and try making it with practically "thread" yarn so it is going to take some time to ever get it finished but it is coming along beautifully! :) YAY! Dishcloths are a fun "take with me" project I can do when my hubby is driving or when sitting in a Dr.'s office, etc. Oh...and I'm in the process of making a yarn wall with all the cakes I'm making with my new Stanwood!!

[@SecretYarnery]

Oooooh.... a Yarn Wall of CAKES!! Dreamy!!! LOVE my Stanwood. Dishcloths are on my list of things to make too - but was thinking more along the lines of face clothes. One day! lol

[@amyspencer232]

Oh and have u posted the poncho tutorial I wanna make one for my future mother in law with a picture of our engagement anoucement

[@SecretYarnery]

I haven't started filming the tutorial yet, Amy. But CONGRATULATIONS on the BIG news!!! So very very exciting!!!!! When are you planning on announcing it? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@amyspencer232]

The Secret Yarnery I haven't figured that out yett we just helped his dad and step mom move out so I gotta tell his mom frist I wanted to do it in person but she is in Vegas and we don't go out alot hahaha so I figure if I make her something with my already chosen coulors that may be a cute way

[@pattihaley7443]

Hello loe your starburt been trying to fo blanket happy ne year :)

[@pattihaley7443]

Love watching your vloges

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @pattihaley7443! I know it has been a long time, but thank you so much! Check out my latest podcasts here 👉 kzbin.info/aero/PLpolLUf9SLHjdjLXDrWnIcXCXrO75n9GT I am super excited to see what you think about them! 🌷🌺🌷

[@sandygrogg1203]

Oh... I am the same way when it comes to kids and water! As a former paramedic, I know it only takes a couple of minutes for a child to drown. I can never relax when my grandsons are in a pool... Constantly counting heads... my daughter’s oldest (of four boys) nearly drowned...at a swimming lesson.., I was the only one aware of what washappening...because my eyes never left Michael..,and I saved him. Another child actually drowned in the same pool.,just a couple of feet away from his mom... So.. Yiu have to be vigilant... ..,

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, Sandy Grogg! HUGS! xx

[@aletasneed3832]

Your Pocho Is gorgouis...Aleta Sneed

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Aleta!