Testing VIRAL TikTok Crochet Gadgets [STITCH OR DITCH!]

[@mariarapp3090]

I am a chiropractor and I’ve been tempted to make a channel for crafters because I hear so much about joint and muscle pain. 😜 These things are helpful! But my advice to use with them is to TAKE BREAKS. I have been crafting for 50 years and all the gadgets are a huge help, but your body needs a break from repetitive movements. Every 30 minutes, just stop and move your neck and shoulders around for a few seconds. Bend and straighten your arms and wrists for a few seconds. Looking away from your project also helps your eyes. Cheap and easy 😄 Thank you for all of your reviews and tutorials! I really enjoy them!

[@union23mom]

Thank you Dr. I spent years using a keyboard for work and crafting and my poor finger and wrist joints continue to ache.

[@angelicMisha]

Honestly if you made a channel and had tips or even videos or shorts that crafters could follow I'm sure you'd get a steady stream of followers. We all know we should take breaks but having it visualised might help 😊

[@polafran]

I drink A LOT of tea while I knit... in a small cup. This way I have an excuse to get up and move every time I want more tea and need to refill the cup.

[@Marny5580]

In my life, I have never and would never do knitting or crochet (or read) in total darkness ... with only a little light on my hands. Might work for a dorm when lightsout for roommate means stitching under a blanket with a focused light. Love my Ott-light or one with that type of lighting. I found floor lamps wat Big Lots for $30 and the lights are actually OTT bulbs. I also get up and walk around, go to the bathroom, wash my hands, get a drink, focus my eyes to long distances - and then go back to my stitching. The eye focus changes are especially recommended if using a device with magnification! Also, it is VERY important to make sure you are BLNKING if stitching, watching tv, playing on computer, or watching tv. BLINK. Staring is a good way to get 'dry eye.'

[@CraftEasyToolsOfficial]

When I spent years working in business coaching on the phone we used wireless headsets and walked all around while on calls. Not only better physically but most of us did better thinking and therefore coaching when we were on the move!

[@lauratittensor2691]

Would love to say we’re watching you and the light but we’re all watching your dog

[@TLYarnCrafts]

same, love. same 🤣🤣🤣

[@Lynx_Therian_for_evs]

@@TLYarnCraftswhy did u blur the dog out??😢😢😢

[@lilymoto69]

@@Lynx_Therian_for_evsshe isn’t doing it purposely!! The camera is just trying to focus in the dark which causes a blur in the frame !!

[@stonytina5177]

@@Lynx_Therian_for_evs Privacy reasons and liability perhaps? Who knows if doggy decides to sue for using his images without prior, written consent? XD

[@DZZLL]

@@TLYarnCrafts please tell me the dog was licking it's butt :D

[@marianeagu8816]

All this gadgets are fine and all but y'all, the best crochet gadget is a husband that you train to unwind your yarn for you😂

[@austinannknust6739]

I have one of those!!! 1000000/10 recommend

[@rolandahorton4126]

I used my husband as a winder for 3 skeins of yarn. I am almost done with my crochet shawl. 😉

[@angieelliott8741]

😂

[@PCVKnits]

I was gifted a swift and ball winder a few years ago and my husband thought he was going to be fired! He's still the best swift. 🤣

[@crizmeow8394]

My grandpa does that for me 🥰

[@melaniewilkes8276]

I have my nephew (11 years old) for the summer, and he asked me to teach him how to crochet, but I am an awful teacher. I turned on your how to video and he can now make a lovely chain ❤ on to single crochet!

[@lindab.716]

I have been unsuccessful teaching my SIL. My niece (her daughter) taught herself. Maybe she will have more luck. Trying to teach 5yo granddaughter to knit but failed to factor in she is a lefty🙄.

[@codycrochets]

I was not expecting the Red Bull comment but it’s so true! I literally laughed out loud 😂

[@Crafty_Black_girl]

Just about to comment this 😭😭

[@CraftEasyToolsOfficial]

@@Crafty_Black_girl LOL Yeah, She was definitely over the top!

[@lisahall515]

Same! lol

[@cori3072]

I asked my husband, who loves woodworking if he could make me a yarn genie. He used a luxury wood and it is gorgeous! Because it is solid wood, it is heavy and I can set it on the floor beside my couch while I knit/crochet. If you don’t have a crafty SO get the yarn genie Toni is demonstrating. Once you get used to it you can’t be without it!

[@packnetadaija]

I would personally recommend getting a nursing pillow, I got mine for like 20 bucks on Amazon and it is a huge fraction of the cost

[@emilylerman9028]

that’s what I have and I love it! I tend to want to knit and crochet as close to my face as possible and end up with elbow pain, especially after repeated long sessions. I don’t have the problem anymore! still important to take breaks and stretch though.

[@91mardon]

I got one too, and it's one of the best investments ever

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

Maybe you are smaller than me. I tried a boppy and it didn’t fit around me plus it was too soft. I sit on it more. Lol!😂

[@packnetadaija]

@@andrealouis-visser4973 I mean I have a bit of a tummy, but the one I got off Amazon has a clip on it so I can clip it around me

[@Casstella37650]

​@andrealouis-visser4973 Amazon has My best friend nursing pillow,it's firm and I love it

[@shaniceleader2539]

tbh it's kinda crazy that you don't have way more subscribers, I think you have fun, fresh content, and you're one of the best crochet youtubers I watch.

[@SuppDiggyDawg]

Yes Comrade Crafter! I love you holding corporations accountable while uplifting small businesses and artists!

[@MicahRion]

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[@bbhavefun11]

I'm not going to lie, the yarn jeanie is a must have for me! I hate pulling the yarn around and having it just flow so naturally has been a GODSEND

[@amyd3571]

Same here! I love it. It is lightweight enough to put it in my wip bag to go. I also have some really nice wooden ones from Amazon. Additional hangy spinny things recommended for making color changes.

[@DylanTheDuck18]

Yes! And I know she mentioned yarn bowls but I still constantly have my yarn catching when working in a yarn bowl, the only difference is it’s not going anywhere

[@deleria010]

Do you pull from the outside of the cake or the inside?

[@MissVsBees]

Just get a paper towel holder and a lazy Susan, works just as well just cheaper

[@sarahb2004]

I take mine everywhere!

[@melinaalba63]

Since I suffer from chronic pain in my stomach and often can't really sit right and have to half-lie in my bed I really love these ergonomic "gadgets"! I'm always on the lookout for new ones, that help me be able to crochet even when I'm in pain. And I feel like the pillow could help me a lot! Gonna have to think about getting one

[@JD-ht4wn]

Crocheting in my bed half sitting up is the most comfortable position for me too!

[@renisha3134]

Same here, the bed is the most comfortable for me as well. At least until my spine and damaged nerves start to bother me. I have been looking at that pillow for several months now. I saw it on another KZbinr’s channel and went to look into purchasing the pillow. First of all it’s over $50 and always sold out in every color. So I started using a maternity pillow that I have, it’s a full body pillow. It was purchased for me 12 years ago to help protect my head and keep me on my side during seizures. So maybe a nursing pillow may be a good substitute for other crochet/knitters to consider.😊 I love your reviews Toni, please keep it in your content it has helped me as a beginner/intermediate crocheter. I’m able to share what I’ve learned from you with my Mom who has been doing this for almost 50+ years.❤😊

[@hastenbeck1]

As a knitter, I absolutely love my Yarn Genie. My mum bought me one for Christmas so I had no expectations. The best thing about it is it stops yarn tangling if Iike me, you're a person who uses commercial yarn balls. Downside, it has to sit on a flat surface in front of you as you work.

[@bonnibobb1628]

I was just "meh" about everything until we got to the Valari pillow. I have a LOT of neck, back, and shoulder pain. I'm a nurse nearing retirement age. Too many years of pulling on people much larger than myself (back in the day when we did not have the assistive gadgets that are now present in many facilities). Sorry,n I digress...anyway, my ears developed points when you started talking about the pillow. Then I followed the link. OUCH! That price tag!!! It would have to do way more than wrap around my middle to substantiate that price tag. BTW, I have and do use many different things to make "yarn bowls". I've used the large tub that soft peppermints come in; I've repurposed a coffee tin; also repurposed the big cylinder that oatmeal comes in; but my favorite is using the little zipper bags that sheets and things come in. Right now I have one hanging from my cross stitch stand so I am able to cross stitch a while, then switch to crochet and back as I feel so motivated. Loved the video and reviews, but I'll have to pass them all and save my cash for MORE YARN. Love your pup!

[@Mina-12128]

Someone in the comments mentioned that they use a nursing pillow! I also just bought one of those memory foam pillows. It doesn't wrap around but much much better than nothing.

[@janeasimmons2185]

I love my Valari pillow with the small exception that it doesn't actually close. They need to make the clasp extendable for plus size bodies.

[@BreadWrenner]

this!!! because there’s no way to extend it, the buckle is basically useless for me and just ends up being a bit of hardness at the ends of what otherwise is a super comfy and useful pillow

[@EarthGoddess366]

They have extension clips that you can purchase on their website ❤

[@sophievanderbilt1325]

It’s why I haven’t gotten one. I carry my weight in my belly so there is no way that half moon shape is circling around me at the right points. I just crochet at a desk or table with a long manicure pillow under my forearms.

[@VSorceress]

2:45 I got the chuckles cuz u blurred your dog doing whatever he was doing to himself 😂😂😂

[@dianecummins4168]

The one thing, I am not sure you would call it a gadget tho, I don't want to crochet without is my rolling craft cart. Everything in one place from yarn to notions is a must for me. Great Video! Thank you, TLYC.

[@themossynook]

oh my goodness | have one of those too and I could never go back to not having one!

[@dianecummins4168]

@@themossynook me either! ☺️

[@rosaliemccreary4042]

I love my rolling cart! Everything is there. I have a wonderful gooseneck light with several light intensities in the top portion and a power bar for plugging it into on the bottom. Plenty of space for supplies and gadgets like my yarn Jenny.

[@signalstoludi]

We literally just had a power outage and nobody knew until I reached for my light to do some crochet. Never thought about how useful that could be until now.

[@bellbird]

I love it when you test gadgets. I’m a gadget tragic and your tests stop me buying duds.

[@Sassy_T]

I cannot live without my Wool Jeanie! Best crochet purchase ever!

[@mariarichards8229]

I have 2 wool jeanies

[@Sassy_T]

@@mariarichards8229 same!

[@gfixler]

Speaking of left-handed tutorials, our web browsers these days have optional add-ons you can search through and click on to install, and some of them let you mirror the page, or even right-click on a particular element in the page, and click on something like "mirror this" in the text options that pop up, to flip it horizontally. This way you can turn any right-handed video into a left-handed video! Also, that Red Bull comment got me good 😆

[@Thirikalee]

That’s cool!

[@barbarat2769]

Two items I swear by and use daily: the Yarn Jeanie and an app called Row Counter. I find the Yarn Jeanie to be the easiest way to unfurl yarn. I just stick the skein on there (no need to cake) and start crocheting. The Row Counter app does much more than just count rows. I store PDFs of all of my patterns on there, organized in folders. I use the pattern right from the app. You can keep notes on your project. There’s a timer so you can determine how long it takes to make an item. (Great for helping with pricing if you sell finished products.) It syncs my phone with my iPad so I always have up-to-date info on both. And it does much more.

[@aussiegypsy62]

I LOVE ROW COUNTER!!!

[@kop-uv2dx]

The Wool Jeanies are sooooo useful when you have a project with lots of different colours... no more winding yarn on bobbins and having to guess that you've got enough yarn on those bobbins... I have an entire row of Jeanies with extra spindles+bases and can just click and swap around as needed...

[@Temajuki]

I just downloaded it and am going to try it out today. Thanks for the recommendation 😊

[@OneofaKate]

I swear there is nothing you couldn’t sell. Love your delivery & way you review items with all the thoughts

[@RainbowWrangler]

My husband made me a yarn unwinder from an empty 3d printer filament roll and a stand 😅 i steal all his empty rolls to cake my yarn on and then i can just stick it on the stand and crochet away! I also made a yarn bowl for myself. I got a very large 5litre pickle jar and crocheted it a mesh jumper. Because its glass the balls roll around inside smoothly and the height of the jar is plenty to keep it running smoothly 👍

[@annetteavery3349]

How wonderful, you can crochet in the dark until your power comes back on, great to have something to do 😂❤🇬🇧 thank you x

[@thatcasualdragon2975]

my neck light was a godsend when my power went out for three days back in January! I have a jump kit for my car which I was able to use to charge devices on periodically, but my neck lamp lasted a fair amount of time and I could use it for things like reading too. I didn't even think about it until like day 2 and then felt like an idiot for not using it sooner instead of trying to position little camp lights where I could see but they weren't blinding me out of the corner of my eye!

[@marietteestabrook4098]

This would help with dark yarns to see the stitches more clearly!

[@Marny5580]

Are there batteries and how easy is it to find the replacements.

[@sarahburger1049]

fabric products for crochet/knit crafters are always a little funny to me. I like the idea of that valari pillow but my first thought is oh i should make one of those for myself 😅

[@djcb491]

As a new mom, totally going to use my boppy while I crochet!

[@loriflowers8681]

I couldn’t live without my counting pop it! I use it all the time to keep track of what stitches that I need to do next. For example if I have to do a single crochet then multiple stitches for bobble, I will pop the one in the first row for the single crochet. I then use the second row to keep track of the bobble stitches. Once I get the hang of the stitches and it becomes automatic, I ditch the pop it. But it really helps me to get started. I also use it to count my chain stitches. Every time I make 10 chain stitches, I pop one. If I have to stop working on my chain in the middle of my 10 count, I pop the corresponding number on the bottom row. It definitely stops me from panicking when hubby comes in and starts asking me questions. Hint, I never use it on a flat surface. I just make sure that I put it someplace safe if I need to walk away.

[@chantalwalden7794]

I was having elbow pain from crocheting, so I bought a V shaped pillow for about £12 from Amazon and that has helped loads! A cheaper solution to the pillow in the video. Loved seeing all these different gadgets, definitely tempted by the wool genie!

[@quietone748]

It always makes my day, Toni, when you upload a new video. I especially love your reviews because you keep everything so real but aren't horribly negative when something you've tried out just isn't a good fit for you. Love your channel, your personality and your gorgeous creations. Thank you for being a ray of light! :)

[@cyn4476]

I have that exact winder and I love it! It's cheap and easy to use. I thought it might not last long, but it is still going. I attached it to my desk and it did not leave any marks. I've used it on a bunch of different surfaces, never had a problem. Make sure it's secure, so it doesn't move, and you are good to go!

[@KathyWillhite]

I love highlighter tape. I use it to highlight which row’s directions I am on. Frequently I split it in half as the tape can be wider than the text. It comes in a variety of colors

[@sweethaven5]

3:32 “Mom, is it bed time?” Such a cute little pup❤

[@niamhmorrow4101]

My wool genie has been so great! I never have to pull aggressively at my yarn. It's perfect for mindless crocheting while watching my favourite shows 😊

[@nancybailey1635]

After my shoulder surgery I use my pillow every time I crochet, read or do any handwork. I love it. It does a fantastic job of reliving the pain in my shoulders.

[@kimgeier6223]

Your furbaby is so adorable & I can tell that you’re such a good momma. Thank you for checking these gadgets out & sharing your thoughts about them, that’s so helpful.

[@vzeimen]

I am 61 with less than perfect eyesight and the only way I can crochet with really dark yarn is with my trusty neck light. Mine was about $20 on Amazon and it has warm and cool light choices and three brightnesses. Love it. I have a lighted crochet hook that I have never liked using. The light is too bright and seems even brighter somehow because I wear glasses. Hate it.

[@jandroid1962]

That wool genie is exactly what I need for crochet thread balls. It might just be the answer to that little issue.

[@melissaspradley8901]

I guess I'm a gadget lover because I own almost all of these! LOL. I especially love my Valari pillow, it's helped a lot in reducing carpal tunnel symptoms and shoulder pain when knitting and crocheting. I bought a Lumos lumos light after being very disappointed in a $20 neck light I had. It may cost over twice as much but it lasts much longer on one charge than the other set lasted with batteries and the light temperature and brightness settings make it worthy of the price to me. I have a yarn to go carousel from Twice Sheared Sheep that is very similar to the mini minder. It includes a magnetic rotating base that makes it handy for knitting/crochet at home and when I leave I pull of the base, attach the handle and I'm good to keep knitting!

[@jennis.strickpodcast]

For the safety eyes, the prym vario works just as good. I always support new brands, but as it's not available at the moment, this would be something for everyone wanting to buy it now. The valario pillows are nice, but I don't like that they aren't size inclusive. The elongating strip you can buy doesn't work for larger people as there is no pillow at the sides anymore. So a larger size, somewhere between the original and a nursing pillow would be perfect 🤗

[@theMermaidRhonda]

I can't live without my Clover stitch markers! They're so easy to use and don't fall out of the stitch.

[@batty-bites3185]

no i'm crying LOL i clicked to see what in the world one of those fidget poppers could be used for in crochet PLS DON'T TELL ME IT'S A ROW COUNTER HOW IS THAT MORE PRACTICAL THAN THE ONES WE ALREADY HAVE xD XD NOOO that takes up so much space. most the amigurumis shown on the pinterest page were AI generated garbage. also i'm not a fan of safety eyes myself not just for the difficulty putting them on but i like my toys to look more.. idk homemade? so i just make eyes and things with my yarn but that's such a clever tool for those who do use safety eyes a lot. why are the people in the preview for the yarnball winder winding already prepared skeins of yarn? u can center pull the skein girlie pop.. i love that ur giving credit to original creators instead of just plugging any ol' amazon link like most people do or even their affiliated links to gain on the theft of other people's good ideas.

[@arashibaka]

glad to see i'm not the only one who isnt a fan of the look of amigurumi with safety eyes lol they kind of remind me of funko pops...

[@danielasarmiento30]

I like the look of safety eyes but I never actually got them because why get two or three extra tools for eyes when I have yarn, felt and embroidery skills? Embroidered eyes look cuter in my opinion

[@floief]

Toni, I cannot crochet without my neck light! These old eyes have done a lot of lookin' over the decades and it's taken its toll. Even in what I consider good lighting I can finally see my stitches using a smaller hook and yarn with that gadget :)

[@ViciousDeathFox]

100%, my favorite stitch counter is the My Row Counter app. Allows me to switch easily between different projects if I switch up what I'm working on, allows me to import my pattern and set secondary counters linked to the 'global' counter, so that I can track pattern repeats or pieces of a larger project. And its on my phone, so I always have it with me.

[@rosemaryschroyer604]

I love my wool genie. So much that I have two of them to use when I am working with two yarns. I love that I don't have to pull the yarn. It flows effortlessly.

[@mikhaylaschull5913]

I'm a yarn bowl enjoyer honestly. I actually love the smooth pottery wheel thrown bowls, I have two from a friend at my farmer's market who does pottery and mugs and I use my blue one quite a lot when I'm using little scrappy balls. I'm also a big fan of cake winders, I use the one I have absolutely all of the time. The lighted hook and neck light feel like very silly things to me, but I also tend to sit directly under lamps or in decently well lit areas to crochet.

[@TyLeeslilsis]

"Dear lord, why does everybody seem like they just drank a redbull on this app?" And that is exactly why I try to find more channels like yours.

[@codygreer8192]

A gadget I use and really helps if your eyesight is bad is a Headband Magnifier Glass Magnifying Glasses with Lamp. I originally got them for diamond painting, but I now use them to help me see my stitches, especially when using dark or fuzzy yarn. They are rechargeable and also work while charging too n

[@StaceyNeil-dz5sk]

Thank you for doing an honest, detailed review of each gadget. Love your videos ❤🇦🇺

[@MichelleJohns-xt1eu]

I am a yarn groupie. I have been knitting, crocheting, Tunisian crocheting, sowing, embroidering, etc. for years. Although I am advanced hooker, I love watching you. Your energy is unmatched.

[@charlenevarry7779]

I have the wool genie and love it. It is great for the skeins that you cannot find the end piece in the middle of the skein. Very convenient for me.

[@victoriasshupe9450]

Regarding the mini minder. Do not leave it in your project bag. I did and it BROKE. luckily I was able to glue it. I love using it. I love your channel. Keep it up.

[@m.gramlich239]

A few years ago, my son asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I sent him a link for a Stanwood 10 oz. yarn ball winder. The smallest skeins I use are 5 oz, but most are 7-10 oz. I LOVE IT!!! Best gift ever!

[@shannendunn1052]

The light looks perfect but can we talk about the room darkening curtains you have I’m a nurse and the way it blocked out the light is amazing !!!!

[@mins_artnlife]

Hi Toni Thank you for all your tutorials and for sharing your time and talent with us :) My favourite gadget is not really a gadget as such. Hehe It’s my mini IKEA Raskog trolley which has 3 shelves . Everything I need is on this trolley and in the evenings, I just pull it next to my sofa and crochet away :) I can also leave my blocking board on the top shelf. When im done for the evening, I just push it to a corner of the living room and it’s out of the way. :) ❤

[@nimine54]

i am in LOOOVE with that safety eye tool!! no more wrecking my nails or hurting my fingers trying to pry those bad boys on

[@avery9239]

love your videos! currently getting back into crochet after fighting cancer and becoming partially paralyzed on my left limbs. your videos always make me smile 🙂🩷

[@stonytina5177]

I think my favourite crochet gadget of this video is that cute doggy. And I think everyone agrees we want to see more crocheted doggy items. I'm sure the little pooch won't mind being used as a mannequin if you just provide enough doggy snacks. XD

[@arlia11]

Thanks for the reviews! The pillow I've had on my wishlist for so long and I've been waiting to see a Crochet review on it, and you've sold me!

[@Christine-zk6hk]

I bought the Valari pillow and love it. I recently had shoulder surgery, and it helped me get back to knitting and crocheting earlier than may be possible without it. I also have a really bad habit of leaning forward on my knees when I knit or crochet and this is stopping me from doing that was a great purchase for me.

[@shaysweet6235]

Neck lamp hack .... go to a hardware store, they usually have a version of a neck light and they are cheaper. Mine was bought at Lowe's and the brightness is adjustable

[@rosaliemccreary4042]

My daughter gifted me a set of prism glasses and they are fabulous! There are 5 prisms of different strengths. Click one into the holder, it's completely adjustable AND there's a light with 2 brightness settings also moveable. Wonderful for working with dark colors, thin yarns and small stitches. I've used them for sewing with black fabric and thread.

[@adriengilfillan]

I personally have #8 and I love it. They are metal hooksmine allows me to count rows and stitches as well😊

[@KathySimoneR-Colbert]

@Toni I’m going to have to look at some of these gadgets seriously. I also use my neck pillow which I have for traveling. It’s my favorite color - purple and soft. I’ve had total back replacement surgery and don’t realize I get so stiff from long sessions until I get up and can hardly stand and walk without pain. I’m definitely going to put my phone timer on and get up every hour or so and stretch and walk around to get the kinks out. Since C my children don’t want me to walk outside anymore because I’m a fall risk. So some of the gadgets are new to me and some I have. I “love” gadgets as well which are useful and don’t break the bank lol. Thank You 🙏🏾 You Are Appreciated 💜

[@denzellay546]

I agree-Clover counters are the best, and are reasonably priced. I have several and I keep one with each project. A must have for me. Great video.

[@makeitdofarm3076]

I like the wool Jeanie especially with thinner yards as there's stopping and pulling yarn while crocheting.

[@gerrismith5788]

You are a fantastic presenter. You could teach me any time. Most presenters either scream or are too dramatic. Thanks for what you do so well.😊

[@jessibabe653]

They make the light up hooks with metal tips. My in-laws got them for me for Christmas and I love them!

[@maaggie1]

I like the Wool Jeanne when I do color work. Of course, that gets pricey, but if you have the scratch, it’s really nice to have 2 of them for a project. You can take the spindle off the magnet to untangle if it becomes a problem.

[@hannahgodding3]

My enjoyment of crochet would genuinely decrease by quite a lot of I didn't have my yarn jeanie! I think people get used to the constant pulling of yarn, and so this doesn't seem like a big deal. It was also hugely helpful for getting a consistent tension when I was first starting out

[@RojinDrawsStuff]

Lovely video as always!!! 9:17 I have that yarn ball winder, and it has been super easy to use, and I use it for EVERYTHING! It is amazing for orgagnizing yarn, I was hesitant to buy it, but it has turned out really nice! So I totally agree on it being Stitch!

[@JaniceGram]

I have a wool genie. I love it. I don’t have to tug at the yarn to loosen it up from the cake of yarn. It just pulls itself and does affect guage

[@Teddy-hp9zy]

I put this on to watch while I hand ball my yarn. I feel called out 😂💖

[@RoamingwithRover]

Love love love the Wool Jenie. So much better than chasing yarn that jumps from a bowl.

[@daniellebissonnette3304]

Thanks for the great product review Toni. A couple of years ago, I purchased a neck light at Lowe's for 40 USD. It has the two lights on either side and both lights are chargeable and useable independantly. They put enough light that I can turn one on at a time and then switch to the other, for longer lighting time. It has only one light setting, but overall it works very well for me. The only down side is the esthetics, it's just not very pretty. All this to say, the Lumo is not so far fetched in terms of pricing. However, if I had to factor in delivery charges that might put it way behind the other in terms of pricing, so the TLYC discount makes it an excellent deal! I think I just may splurge on the Lumo (my husband would be very happy to get my other neck light). As far as a lighted crochet hook is concerned, I am just not as excited about it, because my eyes are very sensitive to light and this device would direct some of the light at my eyes, which would likely be impossible for me to use.

[@aylachipman7583]

I appreciate that the first example of situations for the lighted hooks is "power outage". You have your priorities set straight and it saves you from the awkward "the-power-is-out-I-guess-we-should-do-something-together" family game of uno lol

[@MelodyElzy]

Sounds like she lives in Texas 12:08

[@AshlaSue]

I treated myself to a Wool Genie a couple of months ago and I love it! I don't think I'll really get any other gadgets for now (I don't need a winder at the moment as I get skeins) but never say never! Fun video Toni ❤😊

[@marshall9093]

I’m glad I took a photo of my yarn winder in the box. Otherwise, it would never make it back in.

[@kyanitekat]

I love my Wool Jeanie! I'm usually a center-pull kinda gal, and when I do work from the outside of a skein, I find that yarn bowls mess up my tension more often than not. It's especially nice when frogging things to fix mistakes - spin the Jeanie and wrap that frogged yarn back up!

[@nelsaf365]

I love the Knit Picks winder you reviewed and was actually using it when I started your video. I also appreciate the portable/wrist yarn keeper. I got one from a seller on Etsy. While my light is another brand, it is very handy for crocheting with dark yarn. I cannot do without strong magnets for my yarn needle and threader and the red Tulip hooks. 😊

[@My_sister_crochets]

Oh my goodness!! I have and use the pop it. It helps when I have to do some serious stitch count. Love it

[@ShadowsGrove]

I have 3 wool jeanies and they are a MUST for me... mostly for medcal reasons... but omg I love mine.

[@codygreer8192]

Hi. It’s my first time seeing your channel. I’m a guy who crochets amigurumi. I’ve been using the numbered popit for a few months now. It’s a total game changer and really helps with counting stitches and rows.

[@valoriec]

I absolutely love my wool Jeannie. It's a lot less friction than yarn bowls if you work from the outside of a yarn cake. No tugging and pulling needed. I found a wooden version on the Zon with two sides to hold two yarn cakes. One side is extra tall and wide for larger skeins. It's perfect for color work knitting, and I use it every time I knit.

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

I find the wool genie stitch worthy. I crochet mainly with thread, and the majority of threads come in skeins? Around a cardboard tube. You must use these from the outside, so the wool genie makes my crocheting much more effortless because now the thread flows off the ball as opposed to my having to unravel it after every few stitches!! It is strong enough to hold the larger thread balls like Eclat omega!!

[@sun_bum_lover]

the tempurature blanket was personal😭

[@serenalee2424]

For row counters, I use row counters I got from Twice Sheared Sheep. Mine are all for knitting, but when I'm doing a crochet project I just attach a crochet stitch marker to the end and boom, it's removable. 🤣Those pop it ones are doomed to just become toys for anyone with kids...

[@KarenDrammeh]

I love the Wool Jeanie! At first I was tugging out of habit but with practice I can just stitch along smoothly without pauses to tug on my yarn.

[@toniantiporda9024]

That temperature blanket jab hit me right in the chest 😂 I had to unfurl that thing and made other projects with the yarn 😂

[@mifa_gmgt7155]

Never seen you before but you seem absolutely delightful. You might be my new channel to binge while I crochet 🩷

[@angieelliott8741]

She is amazing! You won't regret the sub! 🤗

[@margalo399]

Bought the light. Got it yesterday-love it and recommending to a friend. I’m packing it for our next hotel trip where lighting is never bright enough. Thanks Toni! 💡

[@eg_daria4689]

Bought the pillow. My husband uses it for gaming & i use it for crochet & knitting 😊

[@dooglitas]

I bought a yarn winder years ago. They're okay and do save time, but I don't like the finished yarn cakes. The are very loose and when stored for a while, they sometimes start coming apart. I am retired now and have lots of free time, and usually I just wind the yarn by hand. I've become pretty good at winding nice, neat sturdy center pull yarn balls. I find that winding by hand is relaxing.

[@sourmuffin3990]

I LOVE the Yarn Jeanie - it’s something I use especially when I’m using more than one strand of yarn at a time. I can stack two smaller yarn balls and it helps me keep them from getting tangled. I have three of them and use them with colorwork too, they’ve been a game-changer for me.

[@gracegs7204]

The way I have missed these type of calm and informative crafting videos youtube videos! Just found your channel immediately subscribed after you called me out for my temperature blanket.

[@hoppelspock]

hello from Germany... my english is realy not so good as I wish, sorry. But I must tell you about my must have crochet tool ... my cats! yes you read right.. I have my yarn in a bowl, and sometimes it will jump out of the bowl.. and both of my cats love to watch over the yarn and take care, that the yarn stays in the bowl and dont run away, Or they sit right behind me on my sofa and purrr the hole time, that ist so relaxing... so kntting och crocheing without my cats ist realy not possible. I hope you understand what I wrote. Your videos help me to learn my english and you talk with so mutch love about crocheing, tha keeps me to create so may thins... thank you

[@janetflier6192]

My cats do the same thing!

[@Jacksprat265]

The neck light works great, but my family complain about being blinded lol

[@wildfireswildfires6792]

That pillow looks like it would be too heavy on my stomach. I mean, with it you look the size I am without. I much rather add pillows under my arms... Same for lights, I bought one for knitting, found that my body got in the way, switched to good spotlights behind my knitting station and now use it at my vacation site that doesn't have perfect lighting at night (so, you know, when I get up in the middle of the night). The yarn holders I like, I have a wrist one hanging beside me. I found that you need to have your work level with it for it to work properly. I still use pottery bowls but only for colour work. This doesn't gather dust and pet hair like a bowl does... (It's shedding season😢 ). Honestly, looking for knick-knack notions is half the fun, I have the soul of a collector. Dragon. Magpie. I love to organise all my stuff and stash in the most usable way and I redo it often as my usage needs change. Jumpers are a by-product😂

[@denisestowers-fultz323]

I am using my Wool Genie right now, so you can imagine how thrilled I was to see this pop up on the video. The Wool Genie is the best yarn gadget I have purchased, and I love using it so much. I plan to get another one for a backup, just in case something terrible happens to the one I have now. I have 3 yarn bowls and they are just stacked in a box somewhere. I never liked using them, and they are all different types and materials.

[@maureenreagan9182]

Thank you, Toni! Very interesting and helpful. My two cents: the Wool Jeanie is very stitchworthy for me - the smooth feed has really helped. Not a required tool but I’m glad I have it. The other one that I enjoy more than I imagined is the bent-tip yarn needle. Who knew! I might have learned about that one from you.

[@_maxgray]

I've had the KnitPicks yarn ball winder for a couple of years now and it works great!