Crochet Vlog Episode 14 - Tissue Box Cover, Sunburst Granny Square Pillow, Planned Pooling

[@amandanguyen3324]

aww love this blog, yes memories are the true gold in the world

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh thank you so much, Amanda Nguyen! 🌺🌻🌸

[@irenew6202]

Ohhh my.. I am loving the pillow...and all the beautiful yarn behind you..

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Irene!! What's on your hook these days? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@irenew6202]

The Secret Yarnery ...Hi Christa..my daughter has an old chair that she loves..that has a bad spot on each arm..I am crocheting 2 dollies to cover those spots up..

[@SecretYarnery]

Clever idea, Irene!! That's a great way to bring the chair back to life!

[@margritm]

Love your vlogs! You are so down to earth...

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you Margrit!

[@amandanguyen3324]

Love getting lost in the list of Videos you have , gets me inspired to do more crocheting.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad, Amanda Nguyen! Thank you!! 🌸🌼🌺

[@susanb868]

Howdy,,I have 4kids also but all but one have left the nest. I love the pillows.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh cool! :D xx!

[@laurafall7846]

Oh my goodness!!! I love your " chicken voice" when greeting mama chicken. I laughed so hard! What a wonderful set up you have. You make me smile and laugh with your sweet, silly personality and facial expressions! You are one of a kind. Keep up your fabulous, tremendous work serving others. God Bless!

[@kathygist6488]

Hi! I am Kathy from Utah, USA. I found your vlog the other day while searching for bag tutorials. I have listened to all 14 of the podcasts as well as several of your tutorials. I love your ideas, and especially love your yarn heaven! I also love your chickens. Mama chicken is teaching her babies to eat when she scratches. Chickens need sand in their craws to grind up their food. The chicks can’t scratch through the grass so mama does it for them.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Kathy!! So nice to meet you! And you know about CHICKENS! Do you have chickens? I have never had chickens in my life. ha ha ha! What sort of bag did you make? Or do you want to make? I'm working on a shopping tote now, and want to make this super cool purse style one - once I get a chance and the picture turned into a pattern! Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@kathygist6488]

I just moved so I don’t currently have chickens, but I have had them, and I love them. People don’t realize how sweet chickens are. The added bonus is the eggs! I crocheted an 11 x 11 granny square bag about a month ago, and I love it so much that I want to crochet more bags. That is how I found your site - I was looking for the alligator stitch one. I got sidetracked though and am starting the Moroccan bag instead.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh yes! bags Bags BAGS! I'm working on a shopping tote at the moment, but want to make a granny square bag that is thin instead of square. ;) ONE day... xx!!

[@pennymiles1039]

Still binge watching your videos. How I luv your shop. Thanks for the tour. I live in Oregon.

[@grndmaw]

Returning. I love the pillow

[@SecretYarnery]

So glad, Peggy!!

[@pamelaandrade6930]

YOU HAVE SO MUCH TALENT.

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thank you so much, Pamela Andrade! 🌺🌷🌺

[@kimwheeler8414]

I love hearing the birds

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks, Kim! Some viewers complain. But I love them to. So cheery!

[@vanessamelton2914]

Ok so here's my method for my hooks lol I keep one set in a case so I can grab and go.. I have spares of the most common sizes that stay with the WIP..so I have about 3 of sizes g,h,I, and j..but I like your idea of a stitch marker with the hook size and I need to get t.o your website and order some WIP Cards.. thanks for keeping me hooked Christa. I find myself bingeing on your vlogs! And can't wait to start some of your projects! Thanks for what you do! I enjoy working with you.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh thank you so much Vanessa!! You have made my day! xx!!

[@territhomas3293]

I love the pillow cover! Beautiful

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks!

[@lisaroo6103]

The 🐣 🐥 🐔 made my day! I miss my girls now that I moved back into the edge of town.

[@SecretYarnery]

So glad, Lisa!!

[@linosquoka4671]

Love the pillow, the colors are great

[@TheZencha]

Hi again :) I am still on the mission and watching your older episodes...this color pooling left me unimpressed til you started explaining it...I just might try it...your blanket is great! Lazy crocodile stitch?! sounds good. any shortcut making crocodile stitch is superb! Hooks keeping: I do leave the hook on my table where I sit and mostly work if I am monogamous and work on one crochet project. I used to put it away with the wips...which is not always the best idea, therefore I now write always on a little tag what hook size I use and pin it on the project, so I do not forget. I try to keep Ravelry project pages up to date, but no way, I am too productive, and do not like describing it always..... I have only one set, others are just without a case, so I keep my set complete at all times....and have hooks in drawers, metal boxes etc. But I still find sometimes a hook in the wip bag as I used to do.... Love from Croatia, Ada

[@SecretYarnery]

Fabulous! Thank you!! xx!!

[@gloriah8571]

I use index card and write pattern name, yarn, and needle size and place project in ziplock bag

[@SecretYarnery]

Gloria - that is where my head is at. Keep it simple. Don't reinvent the wheel. I like it! I'm leaning towards a small notebook - with a fabulous cover! - to keep with my hook case. One page per project. Easy peasy. Maybe... ha ha ha!! Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@josiekeating2396]

Love all your ideas

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad you enjoyed it, Josie Keating!! Thank you! 🌷🌺🌷

[@jeanetjones674]

Hi Christa... it’s Jeanet here. I FINALLY figured out how to watch all your blogs in sequence. Dumb me, all I had to do was let each blog run. As one ended, the next one would be ready to start. I loved your “secret video” of The Garden Mall. You make me laugh out loud!! You would have made a GREAT SPY!! Love your podcasts!!👍🏻

[@SecretYarnery]

Awe! Thanks so much!! Xx

[@storybookstitchery1115]

Love your chickens! I have had a backyard flock since 2001. Right now I have 12 hens. You will love it when you start getting eggs. I usually keep my hooks with my wips. But that led me to buying multiples of certain sizes of hooks since I often have several wips that use the same size hook. When I make up a pattern, I do make a note which size hook and what kind of yarn I used when I get it how I want it.

[@SecretYarnery]

Can't wait to have EGGS!! That would be so exciting. I'm a multiple hook girl too... and pretty much have myself justified into a new set of Clovers too... that 5mm is always busy! lol xx!

[@marionlacey1074]

Still catching up on your old Vlogs. Absolutely adore your colour pooling blanket 💚💛💜🖤💙

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh thank you so much, marion laceyl! xx

[@kerrynwright]

I love that paintbrush stitch, Christa, & will hunt for that tutorial! Gorgeous! Never heard of colour pooling & gonna check that out too.... though I'm very limited with yarns I can use due to multiple chemical sensitivities! I have way too many hooks stored in a couple of crochet hook bags plus one I crocheted hook roll up case and even more in a snaplock bag! I inherited crochet hooks from my grandma and MIL. Also inherited a fine crochet hook set with bamboo handles from my son after he went through a dreadlocks stage! Lol! Blessings. Kerryn

[@kerrynwright]

PS. I keep my hook with my WIP as I have multiple hooks of each size!

[@SecretYarnery]

That's awesome, Kerryn Wright! Thanks for sharing!! xx

[@kerrynwright]

@@SecretYarnery I've just rewatched the planned pooling section of this to work out my border...... very helpful Christa!!💖👍💖 I used the same Gumball colourway as your tissue box cover, as our lounge suite is the same shade as the dark green in it!!😉 I really like it, but needed to check out your border as nothing I've thought of excites me!🙇 The colour pooling drove me nuts as my tension had to change for each colour!!😠 Setting up the start is key!!!👌 I should have frogged it early on & set it up right, as I could have crocheted 5 blankets in the time I took to crochet one!!!😠😁😂😂😂 I might look at chenille....if I can get the right shades! Thanks again for all you do on your channel.... yours is my fave!😍💕🐨

[@CoriJOGFury]

I really like the pillow and pooled blanket. 😊 I'm inspired to try similar projects. I tend to keep my hook with the WIP. That way there is no confusion. When finished then the hook goes back in the case. My mother also made the awful green jello salad way back when. It was gross then 👎🏽and it's gross now. 😄😄 I own that paperback border book and will consider the other one for more ideas! 👍🏾 Thanks for sharing.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks C Johnson! SO hilarious about that salad! Maybe it was part of a Jello advertisement on TV or in magazines. ha ha ha! What's on your hook these days? What are you working on? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@CoriJOGFury]

Just finished another shawl, by Tamara Kelly, using self striping yarn. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp7RlHVujrtog7s I am currently obsessed with yarn cakes and self striping yarn. 😊 I am so happy with the result. On to another colorway. After that i will try to replicate your happy colored pillow to get ready for spring here in Pennsylvania, USA. 😊😊😊🌻🌼🌸

[@iamwomanren]

Christa ❤ so glad I found you! You are fun, exciting, informative, so easy to follow! Great projects! And so real! Love it! Much love to you and all your family, including all fur babies and critters! Love from Renae in Kentucky ❤

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Renae!! Thank you so much!!

[@cosettalaws7812]

I have done that! I made stitch markers with clay then put hook size on them and leave attached to project. It’s the best thing I have ever done!😁

[@SecretYarnery]

Cosetta - I am SO glad to hear that!! That's inspirational. I'm on a mission to get a set made this weekend. DID manage to film part 1 of the Ruana Poncho after filming the Vlog - only to realize I did it with the wrong hook size!! Ugh. Stitch marker hook sizes are now an URGENT priority! Thanks for the encouragement! What's on your hook? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@cosettalaws7812]

The Secret Yarnery Oh no! I have done that too. I finished project with different hook size lol! I had to decide to pull it out or just let it go! Well....like the song says “Let It Go, Let It Go” lol! Now I have solved the problem. Thank you for your response! Have a blessed day!

[@susanb868]

Just wanted to suggest everyone get little beads with letters on them and put the letter of the hook you are using on a stitch marker and put it on your work so you always know what hook u used. Just a little tip.

[@SecretYarnery]

I need to do that. ;) xx!

[@aletasneed3832]

Hey I am Aleta Sneed From Springfield ,Mo. Really love your Vlog ...Its Great

[@aletasneed3832]

I love thepillow Great you got the pattern ....Aleta Sneed

[@aletasneed3832]

Orange pololing ,com Sounds great....Aleta

[@aletasneed3832]

I love the cover Need the pattern Aleta Sneed

[@aletasneed3832]

I keep with whips My hook,,,.Aleta Sneed

[@SecretYarnery]

I'm so glad, Aleta! Thank you! xx!!

[@Anna4520-Sweden]

Your videos are great, and the things you make are beautiful! I want that pillow! Quite a few of your items are on my to do list now. Not that I need more wips...I have so many hooks it's ridiculous. They usually stay in my wips, but the ones I'm not using I keep in the case.

[@SecretYarnery]

I hear you Anna! My WIP list is always in the shadow of my To Make list!!

[@lauraoverman9615]

I use stitch markers with the crochet hook size attached to the item, and I also have it written down in a book that I have that I keep my projects and future projects in.

[@SecretYarnery]

That's a great idea, Laura Overman! 👍 Thanks!! 🌺🌼🌸

[@candjhight]

Hello from Indiana, USA. Love your blog. Have made some of your tutorials.

[@candjhight]

I use clothes pins ( wooden ones). I write the hook number on the clothes pins then I can keep my hooks all together. Too many times before I could not find the hook and would forget what I was using.

[@SecretYarnery]

Genius. And so CUTE too! Love that idea. How is Indiana? Is the winter colder than normal there too? Can't complain where I am - heat wave, if anything: just a solid 29'c day after day. What's on your hook these days? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@candjhight]

We have cold cold days. Wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero. Hope spring gets here soon. I just finished a cardigan for myself, and now using little bits on leftover yarn to make a granny square blanket. Have had lots of little bits from things I have finished and the basket is over flowing so time to get it under control.

[@hayley1026]

Hey🙋🏼‍♀️ I’m in Indiana too!

[@SecretYarnery]

That is so clever! I just keep moving my scraps into a bigger vessel - which is now the largest glass vase I own! o-0 Love to see your cardigan! What pattern did you use? I'm itching to make another one... I can see it in my head, but have to clear a few more projects off my list of to-do's before I start. Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@msgillie111]

I made those stitch markers - although I use the letter - letter beads on a safety pin type stitch marker!

[@SecretYarnery]

That's a great idea, Sarah Gilbert! 👍 Thanks!! 🌺🌼🌸

[@classykimgough5688]

The Pillow Cover I must make for the seat on my Rollator Chair Seat!!! ... the tissuebox cover for when I do Crafting Shows in the Future, Great Idea!!! My Grandmother used to make that Jello-Salad with Marshmallows, Wow I had forgotten about that!!! I keep the Hook with the Project; just buy more Hooks to keep up with WIPS. My Favorite Hook is Susan Bates

[@viickiecash7914]

Enjoy your podcast Like learning more about Kenya

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Viickie! Are you a crocheter? What's on your hook? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@viickiecash7914]

Yes I do crochet I’ve been crushing since I was eight years old right now I am making a beautiful scarf for my granddaughter and am also crocheting wash clothes

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh how sweet!! Lucky granddaughter! Cotton washcloths? Those are on my list of things to do as well. What stitch do you prefer to use? Waffle? Do you have a favorite pattern? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@viickiecash7914]

Yes I use the cotton I do different stitches waffles is one I do .I also do a pattern I made up myself I don’t sell these I give them away to a place called the haven it’s a home for battered women and children. Chat with you soon

[@SecretYarnery]

Good for you, Vickie! That is so kind of you. And such a practical donation. Well done!

[@negrieruiz8630]

I always have a pencil holder cup, where I keep the neddles that I am using, scissor, etc

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Negrie Ruiz! 🌈🌼🌸

[@marykleege]

Christa, I have not crocheted in over 20 years but you have inspired me to start again. Current wips Tulip Stitch blanket and Temperature blanket.

[@SecretYarnery]

MARY!!! That is THE best comment I have EVER read! I am so so happy you have picked up your hook again. And with such ambitious projects!! BRAVO!!!! Happiness beyond words, over here! Hollar if you need anything. Chat soon! Christa. xx!

[@margaretbergen9969]

I've been waiting for that book cover tutorial in the paintbrush stitch. Looks beautiful!

[@hayley1026]

Yes me too!

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad you like it, Margaret Bergen! Thanks!🌻🌺🌼

[@meganmoggysmonkeyscrochet6345]

I have a special case for the hooks not in use, but i have a little zippy caddy i keep with my projects with the hook, a needle, and scissors and the pattern, unless its a digital one. If i cant keep the hook with the WIP, i use a little card that i punch a hole in and tie it to the WIP so i know what im doing when i get back to it. Helps track so i know what im doing

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Megan Moggys Monkeys Crochet!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@karensmith2635]

Hi Christa, I keep my hook with my project that I'm working on.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Karen Smith! Smart. I do that too now... COMPLETELY justified my second set of Clovers that way. ;) ha ha ha! xx

[@stitchitch7010]

Cute tissue cover❣

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, Stitch Itch! 🌈🌼🌸

[@deborahmorse8435]

Hello from the UK Christa, we used to keep chickens and had a few broods of chicks. I think the scratching mummy hen is doing is to teach the chicks to scratch and also to disturb the grass and soil so the chicks can get to the bugs and grubs. I love your podcast by the way. Those colours on the cushion cover are stunning.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh THANKS Deborah!! I am an absolute chicken noob - as the last time I was in a coop was in 1976. HA HA HA! ...Next question - I can get rid of all the roosters, and just keep the hens, right? For eggs? I thought that's how it went, but then some guy told me I needed to keep a rooster to look after the hen??? Chalked that up to macho guy talk, but thought you might know better. ;) Chat soon! Christa. xx!

[@YarnjoyPodcast]

Love seeing your projects. I am in South Texas and our winters are usually pretty mild and short. So I love getting ideas for projects that are more than just scarves, sweaters, and other wintery things. Thanks for subbing to my channel also. :) Take care, Terri.

[@SecretYarnery]

Yours too Terri! Hope to binge watch a whole bunch of yours this weekend! It's nice to know other Crochet Podcasters! Well done! Big big hugs! xx!!

[@LadySoul4ever]

Bew subbie here! Thoroughly enjoyed this vlog, you're so funny. Lovely projects, looking forward to the next episode.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi LadySoul! Nice to meet you! And so glad you enjoy my vlogs and ramblings! What's on your hook? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@christinnascreations9072]

You can tie a tag with a note. I put it in my crochet notebook/ journal. Luv yah 💕

[@SecretYarnery]

Good idea!

[@nickfilter]

Hi there! I recently started watching you, and I just love your vlog! Love, love, love the ruana you made, and I can't wait for the tutorial!! Everything you showed today was so pretty! I keep my hook with my WIP, but I did try writing the hook size and stitch on a scrap piece of fabric, and tying it on to the beginning of the project. I also have a jar (covered with crochet, of course) that I keep several hooks in for test projects, because who wants to go back into the hook case all the time- right??!! LOL. I have several hooks of the same size in the sizes I use most frequently.

[@SecretYarnery]

V - a person after my own heart!! I have multiples of the ones I use most often too - probably the only reason I have ONE in my case most days! ha ha ha Fabric is a clever idea! Smart. I keep aluminum hooks (in bulk) in a square glass ice "bucket". They look so pretty, although I would never use them - just for new students when they start out. ;) What's on your hook these days? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@lettysommer8497]

Can you let us know the color names of the yarn you use? I love the pillow.

[@territhomas3293]

There is a place here in USA was called Kinko's and you can take a paper back book in and they will cut the book and make it spiral bound. It's way cool.

[@SecretYarnery]

Reeeeeally?? I would LOVE that. Everything should be spiral bound. lol!

[@beviboo20]

you can also have it spiral bound at Staples or Office Depot... I take some in every so often. I want to get all my books spiral bound...

[@lynnwinter94]

Omg I wud love my wool on show like u have....heaven lol. Love the cushion. I'm sooooooo excited about the Rowana poncho shawl, I can't wait. I keep my hooks in their cases but for my wips I leave the hook in with it and I also put a note in with it with the video name, wool, hook size etc that I am using. I have fibromyalgia so this is the best way for me to remember. Thanks for keeping me happy and smiling, I just wish I had a crochet friend like you who lived close to me , i just love to crochet, we cud have such a laugh . Been with u since day one and hopefully you will do lots lots more x

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh Lynn! You're going to make me cry!!! You're so kind. Thank you! I wish I had the discipline to keep notes... I'm so cocky I always think I will be done the WIP before I forget - like it is just SO obvious what hook I used, etc. Uh... not so much. LOL! Case in point: filmed the ENTIRE first half of the Ruana Poncho tutorial last Friday using the wrong size hook. o-0 Can you imagine? Ugh. Have started keeping notes in a notebook, since the Ruana Poncho was long since complete when I went to make another. Compromised and filmed making a child size Ruana Poncho in regular acrylic. Turned out so cute! Just waiting to convert and then upload it. ...actually, forgot to check where the end music was before I uploaded it - had to delete, fix, and am uploading again. Classic! Hoping to vlog tomorrow, although the kids are home (half term break), so cross your toes for me! Chat soon! Christa. xx!

[@lynnwinter94]

The Secret Yarnery Oh bless tou. So excited can't wait ❤ x

[@katibere1966]

I really enjoy your videos!! Book covers are great...argyle blanket is absolutely beautiful!!! I got a planned pooling app...have to see how that works and give it a try!!! Love the 🐓!!! Love the dog!!! 🐶🐶🐶😊So cute!!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, katibere1966!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@morgonerlenstar]

Oh wow, I think I just saw that you had your own label!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, morgonerlenstar! 🌈🌼🌸

[@neasmom]

Can’t wait for the book cover tutorial. Love your videos! I’m from the Chicago area in the US

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, neasmom!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@EvieO1950]

I leave my hook with my whip unless I need that particular hook for something else. I have them labeled with a stitch marker with the mm number so I know what it was if I borrow it. Love your chickens!

[@cottagekeeper1044]

How I keep up with the hook size❤️I have numbered beads in that I hook with a non-spiral safety pin to my work. I try to put my number bead on all my project as soon as I began😁 The hen is scratching on the ground looking for small bugs, insects, Ticks to eat. Chickens will eat tiny rocks that goes into the gullet to help them digest their food. She needs a small amount of sand to dust her feathers in to keep clean and theparasites will stay off of her. Diatomaceous earth is good to get to keep her from having worms. I’m sure you can look all that up😁 enjoy your chickens they are so fun.

[@SecretYarnery]

Ooooh! Clever. Good tips!! Thank you!!

[@denisecontreras6531]

Hey I got so excited when I seen your vlog come up. Love the pillow and tissue box cover and Yes I remember the jello I to used to like it when I was young I have not ate it since then. I have not tried planned pooling it seems complicated. You did a good job with it. Yay for the book cover can't wait. I want a ball winder just have not been able to put it in my budget all my extra money goes toward yarn. I keep most of my books in an old round cookie tin except tunisian hooks. I try to keep all my wips in there own bag and in it I keep a card or piece of paper with info on it like hook size. I got my toes crossed for the cal. I like that book of borders. Well this comment is getting long so have a great day. Ttyl hugs.

[@SecretYarnery]

HI DENISE!! that's great way to keep yourself sorted out: a piece of paper with notes on it! Why didn't I think of that?? Just spent 2 hours filming the first part of the Ruana Poncho CAL - to realize I was using the WRONG HOOK! ugh! ha ha ha! Tuesday it must be - have to start again. Oh well! And you'll be planned pooling before you know it - no joke! Not too much of a mystery after you get started. Such big hugs to you! Christa. xx!

[@nateishahenry7353]

First time viewing you and you're amazing

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh thank you so much, Nateisha Henry! 🌺🌻🌸

[@courtneyday9665]

Chickens like to scratch and dig and thats probably why Gwendolyn was doing that. I'm new to your channel so I know I'm late! We have 3 chickens here in Albuquerque, NM.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Courtney Day!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@KazAussieYarnaholic]

Love ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ those little chicks!!!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Kaz AUSSIE YARNAHOLIC!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@amyspencer232]

Keep all the hooks with my wip except my light up hooks. I put those back in the book thingy

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Eilliannias! What are you working on at the moment? I've managed to start the Ruana Poncho CAL, but still have some bits to film before I can edit - started with (and am continuing with) a different hook size! Imagine. Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@amyspencer232]

The Secret Yarnery I am trying a granny square cardigan

[@SecretYarnery]

Ooooooh! I always wanted to make one of those. As far as I got was a granny square vest - which Scarella wears - our token (yet unattractive and spooky) mannequin! ha ha ha I'm sure yours will be gorgeous!!! xx!

[@amyspencer232]

I am going to make the arms longer than the half sleeve pattern I am following

[@collenelollar2425]

I have tried and tried to get the pooling down but just can't get it right . yours is absolutely lovely.

[@SecretYarnery]

It can be tricky, but once you get the hang of it - you really can do it! I'll do a tutorial one day. Hope it will help you! xx!

[@collenelollar2425]

thank you for the promised video. I look forward to learning from you. 😀

[@smurfmummy3106]

I've 3 boys and a girl too. Four babies in four years, to the day. Busy house but they're 10, 8 and 6(×2) twins on the last bump 😉 they were 6 weeks premature. I crochet to stop me shouting at the kids 😂 Love the vlogs 😍 Pillow is amazing, colours are delicious!

[@SecretYarnery]

Smurfmummy!! You're hilarious! Four kids is parenting at a whole other level. Our 5 and 4 year olds are like twins - they dress the same, need the same things, need the same COLOR things. Well actually The Power Rangers saved us from that - one is now "Power Ranger Blue", and the other is "Power Ranger Red". Crochet isn't enough to stop me from shouting at the kids - I need wine... AND crochet! LOL! What's on your hook? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@lorindamckinster6464]

Keeping Hook size with WIP's? I usually attach a piece of paper to my stitch marker with the hook size written on the piece of paper.

[@SecretYarnery]

Clever lady. :)

[@TheDabblingHook]

I keep my hook with the active project. I've made the lettered "hook-minders", hook reminders. I never remember what hook I'm using no matter how many times I tell myself that I will. I've just ordered the number beads to make them in millimeters since the letters don't always correspond.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Cynthia! I do the same. And WANT to do the same! Wasted 2 hours yesterday starting that CAL with a hook 2 sizes too small! Imagine. ...but then realized I was copying a finished object - not a WIP - so the stitch marker would be removed anyway. Sigh. Maybe I need to make a cute book that stays with my hook case? I dunno. lol! Love the bead idea, though - those will be SO adorable!!! Like earrings. ;) Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@hayley1026]

Yay weekly vlogs! I’ve been following the pillow cover on Instagram, it looks so soft. I keep my hooks in a ziploc baggie when I’m not using them😬🙄 I know, that’s cringey but it is what it is

[@SecretYarnery]

Hayley my dear!! How are you?? Ziploc bags would be my LIFE if I could buy them here. Don't joke! Pure genius. What's on your hook?? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@hayley1026]

Hi Christa! Doing so super, I’m doing the Tomato the frog from Heidi Bears right now but it’s slow going. Can’t wait for the next video to come out👍🏼

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh yes - I have that pattern too! Are you finished it yet? It's a real cute one.

[@christinnascreations9072]

On behalf of construction workers, be patient😌. They want to get done soon too. The 🐥 I think is showing them how to forage or terf. Luv yah 💕

[@SecretYarnery]

Valid points, Christinna! xx!!

[@michelleseager9782]

I make stitch markers with my hook sizes on them. My hooks stay in their cases.

[@SecretYarnery]

Michelle - you are my hero.

[@dianecrumbley90]

I love chickens! So very sweet. I don’t have them now, but wish I could! As for my crochet hooks, I don’t have a strategy. So, I’d welcome any advice. I’m always forgetting which hook I’m using and lots of times they disappear. 🤔

[@SecretYarnery]

I'm trying WIP Cards now... they seem to be doing the trick nicely! Check out Vlog 17 to see them! Fabulous! xx!

[@lisasmith1565]

Enjoyed this video my hook stays with the will until it is finish. Or until it becomes a UFO, which I'd seldom.

[@SecretYarnery]

That's how I wished mine worked out! Maybe I need to get a better definition of UFO... not WIP-for-Months. ;) xx!!

[@Caryolah]

Hi Christa! Love, love, LOVE the pillow! The colors are gorgeous! I had to wait all day to watch your video (why do we have to work?..lol). Your yarns are so pretty. Do you have a favorite brand you enjoy using? I've wanted a Silky chicken forever but I suppose he'd look pretty silly walking the beach. Anxiously awaiting the book cover tutorial! Have a great weekend! Cary

[@SecretYarnery]

CARY!!!!! How are you, my lovely?? What is on your hook? What are you up to? My girlfriend from high school "collected" chickens for awhile way back when. She had ALL sorts, and would go to chicken auctions(?) to buy rare ones, etc. Some are so pretty! I would like those ones with feathers on their feet...do you know those ones? I'm SO chicken ignorant! lol And YES! I have a favorite brand: The Secret Yarnery! We import our own branded yarn from Europe. :D Bamboo is so far my favorite fiber... but have yet to dip into that silk. Chenille is also so satisfying to work with - it works up so fast, and is so thick and soft - like a cloud. Sigh... dreamy! What's on your hook?? Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@Caryolah]

The Secret Yarnery Hi Christa! I'm doing well thank you. Just working...and working... I have nothing of any significance on my hook at the moment..but, my coworkers and I are planner freaks! I'm crocheting them little clips for their planners for Valentine's Day along with a few other goodies. I wish there was a way to attach pics to our comments. Have a great day! Cary ☺

[@SecretYarnery]

Fabulous, Cary!! You MUST join our Facebook group - for sharing pictures!! I totally want to see those clips!! facebook.com/groups/secretyarnerycrochetgroup/

[@jlweltch]

OK I am fairly new to Vlogs. Where can I find the pattern to the flower granny square pillow?

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi Judy! The Sunburst Granny Square video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnKUdJygmq93hdU And how to join them is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHm2nX2QgtehbMU

[@kimwheeler8414]

I keep my hook with my wip but I have expensive hooks I keep in the case

[@SecretYarnery]

Ooooooh! Expensive hooks! You must tell me all about them!!!!

[@kimwheeler8414]

The Secret Yarnery sorry I'm so trying to keep up with all of the replies ha ha ha! My expensive hooks are the etimo rose tulip hook set in the case it was something like 129.00 but I got it on sale for like 89.00 but I wanted them for a year before I found them at that price. When I saw them at that price I had to get them. I started with the aluminum hooks then found the clover soft touch hooks, which are still my faves, then I found the clover amour hooks and I love them I use them most often, I have a few of the most used sizes but I mainly got the bigger sizes to use with the Bernat blanket yarn. So that's my hook story, sorry so long. I do have a lot of hooks but the clover and tulip are the only ones I use. I know their not 100 hooks but a 100 for that set was a lot of money for me, I usually get to make one big purchase a year like that my husband is great and gives me what I ask for which isn't much. All I ever ask for is yarn hehehe

[@territhomas3293]

You should crocheting a cover for you journal!

[@SecretYarnery]

That's a great idea, Terri Thomas! 👍 Thanks!! 🌺🌼🌸

[@ashlynrenee4603]

I leave my wip hook with the wip...all the other hooks not in use go in a glass mason jar

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks, ashlyn s! xx

[@sinalopresti734]

Hi Christa tried 3 times to watch your vlog but got interrupted 😠watched last night and I just love your pillow Saw it on your Instagram and fell in love with it. ❤️❤️❤️Went shopping this morning and bought yarn for the pillow it will Be a pressie for my mother in law. Christa what ply yarn did you use and hook size? I keep my hooks with my whips,. Looking forward to your next vlog 💖❤️💖❤️them .

[@SecretYarnery]

Hurray! You're making the PILLOW! I used worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook. What colors are you making yours?? The same pinks and reds? I LOVE mine... still need to decide on the green/blue yarns for it's cousin. ;) Would LOVE to see pics of your yarn!! Chat soon, Christa. xx!

[@sinalopresti734]

Hi Christa no not pinks or reds, will post on the FB page the colors they where not the colors I wanted , but I'm sure my MIL will like them.

[@morgonerlenstar]

I leave hook with wip

[@SecretYarnery]

Me too, morgonerlenstar! Thank you! 🌷🌸🌷

[@deborahmorse8435]

Christa, you don't need a cockerel to keep the hens in in order, or for them to lay eggs. Just give away or sell the cockerels. We lived in the country and kept a cockerel because we liked having one around. But they are noisy ( crowing early in the morning ) and can fight with one another.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Deborah! That is exactly what we will do. You're a star!! xx!

[@lynnwinter94]

I thought u needed a cockerel if u want chicks ( for fertilization) one of my daughter's neighbours borrows a rooster when she wants chicks. U don't need them for eggs to eat tho x

[@rsqapug]

If i don't leave my hook with my WIP I always forget what hook size I'm using. So now I have multiple hooks of the same size. But that is OK with me. :)

[@SecretYarnery]

Me too, Teresa Clow !! Me toooo! xx

[@tracisnellbaker9077]

I just leave my hooks with my wips, and hopefully don't lose the hook. lol

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Traci Snellbaker!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@tammylethbridge8202]

Hi Krista it’s Tammy  my husband just said you’re female chicken is doing that to feed her babies turn up the ground for them hugs❤️

[@CHICHISWEETS]

LUV THE CHICKENS

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad you like it, CHICHISWEETS! Thanks!🌻🌺🌼

[@teresa..M]

I love to know you are not eating them 😊

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Teresa Martins!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@halimahsharonparsons8010]

Hi Christa, Thanks for another fabulous episode. I love your argyle blanket so much. What is the brand of yarn you used for it? It is normal for chickens to scratch at the earth. Chickens love to dust bathe and is absolutely necessary for them and promotes good health.. dust baths help prevent mites and lice from living on your chickens. Here is a link to info that you may find very useful -----> www.wideopenpets.com/dust-bathing-from-a-to-z-for-backyard-chickens/

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks Halimah! That's awesome!! xx xx!

[@lindacrochetandmore9470]

She is getting her babies bugs to eat

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, Linda Crochet and more!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@NathanDM]

Wish we could thumbs down the ONE person who disliked this video!

[@SecretYarnery]

Riiiiight, Nathan D Miranda!?? Totally! ha ha ha! They seem to go in packs... like the ONE person will go to each of my videos for certain period of time and give each one a thumbs down. ...uh.... ok! LOL ;) xx

[@NathanDM]

Well boo at them you're amazing at what you do!