The FASTEST Way to Improve Your Crochet Skills 🤩🧶

In this video I share 2 important concepts that will improve your crochet skills very quickly especially when combined together.
The pattern used in the video is from this wonderful book:
The Ultimate Granny Square Sourcebook
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Links videos mentioned in the video:
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[@PlayHookywithMe]

If you like the pattern you can find it here: The Ultimate Granny Square Sourcebook amzn.to/3kLkTm5

[@jennierollins8789]

This is so true. When I started crocheting that is exactly how I did it. We probably all started making dishcloths and moved up from there. You give me inspiration. You clearly think out of the box. I watch a lot of different crocheters and you can get wonderful tips and information from each one. Thank you for this video. Nothing is perfect anyway. I believe I would have stopped crocheting if I hadn't chosen to just learn from the mistakes and keep going. 🌍☮️🌲

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks, Jennie ! 💕I think we all have different learning styles and I’ve learned over the years that I need to find mind games to help me get started 😅 That and visual learning. Hopefully this video will help those with the same learning style ❤️

[@jennierollins8789]

You're wonderful! 🌍☮️🌲

[@sharbear1968]

Great advice. I’ve been crocheting 9 months and have made more things than I can remember/count. I am working on my 2nd Tunisian project. My dream project is a Mosaic blanket I purchased in a kit from Herrschners. I’m baffled by newbies like myself who say they can’t make garments or whatever. You creators have so much content here on KZbin that make anyone able to make anything our hearts desire. I crochet almost every day. My first goals were to just finish a project. Now I crochet with intention to make as few mistakes as possible. It’s been the most rewarding hobby.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Love it, yes 🙌🏻💕 I agree, we live in such a great time where resources to learn is so vast. Free patterns, virtual classes, videos …👏🏻👏🏻

[@jgraef919]

Great video.❤ When I first started to crochet, I would look at patterns and put them aside knowing I couldn't possibly make the item. I saved a lot of those patterns that were the "untouchables." With years and years of practice, experience and the invention of the home computer to assist me watching wonderful crochet tutorials, I have mastered the untouchable patterns. Never did I dream I would be able to figure out those pattern and make such beautiful items. It didn't happen overnight. it happened over years and years of practice which included many, many errors. I'm left handed so I have to think differently (mirror image) watching most tutorials, but reading patterns makes no difference as I'm following words, not visuals. Roz, I love your tutorials and inspirational videos. Thank you so much.🤗💖Joan

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful post, Joan , thank you for sharing. I am so impressed when I read from crocheters that are left handed . because I know it must be even more challenging to learn when everything looks “backwards” . I really need to figure out how to mirror my tutorials and post them too 💕

[@vchick2010]

This is TRUE …. I dreamed bigger than my skill set but the KZbinr was so good in her demonstration I was able to follow her and made an amazing sweater for myself and learned a couple of new techniques that I can now incorporate into my Own creations

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s wonderful, yes! 🎉 👏🏻👏🏻🎉💕

[@cindasawyer3621]

Dream big..Love that! Thanks for the encouragement. I have fallen in love with amagurami toys. When I gave away my 1st small whale to a baby and she hugged it lovingly, that sparked a desire to make a million of them. And either sell them or give them to a good cause.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awe, what a lovely moment 🥰🥰🥰

[@florencedipalantino9398]

Thank you!

[@youllbemytourniquet]

I’ve only been crocheting for a few months now but all I’ve made are a wonky scarf and a dozen coasters. My dream project is to make doilies and tapestries! Hopefully I’ll get there sooner than later 😅

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Absolutely you’ll get there! Find a beginner doily pattern and start going for it. I used to make doily style table runners with my mum when I was a teenager. She would do the intricate ones and I would do the simple ones and she’d join them together. Do it 💕

[@hillbillyheavenWV]

Thank you for all your videos, they help me so much. I LOVE this flower & wish I could find a tutorial online. It’s so much easier to learn from a video tutorial than a pattern book. I truly appreciate all of your free tutorials, many of us out here are struggling financially & cannot afford to pay to take a class or buy books etc… so thank you so much❣️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I would love to share how to make this. I don’t know what is allowed as far as teaching patterns from books on KZbin. I don’t want to mess with copyright. When I have in the past, I’ve asked permission from the designer. But I’ve contemplated doing a private group - something like Patreon where we do something like that to “study” a written pattern along with a visual tutorial. 🤔

[@hillbillyheavenWV]

@@PlayHookywithMe Thank sounds amazing❣️

[@rikastemmet8849]

I'm currently crocheting granny squares for the bench and I want to crochet party streamers and stuff for my baby boy running to the 7th of this month he is turning two I want to crochet a jacket I want to a Pixies saw toilet seat cover awesome video good job thanks for the video I enjoyed it my friend have a good day and night my friend❤👌👍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Such fun projects ahead, love it 😍😍😍 happy pre- birthday to your little one ❤️

[@rikastemmet8849]

@@PlayHookywithMe thanks you my friend I will tell him you said that❤👌👍

[@whatsbridoing]

my dream projects are blankets, clothes and bags. but i just learned the single crochet so i’m making single crochet projects. the first one (that i’m working on now) is a just bookmark. it’s been so helpful especially with learning how to read a pattern and getting used to crocheting. i might sign up for a beginners class . i’m also learning how to sew so my attention is divided but i love crocheting. glad i found your channel

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s wonderful ! My time is divided by different interests too but what I’ve found is somehow they all connect and help each other. Embrace it! For example your crochet and sewing will translate into bags /liners/ clothing. You’ll be able to “ see” the potential of crochet clothing much faster than others since you’re learning about sewing . I’m sure pattern making will eventually come with that too. Haha I’m dreaming big with you, I can see it! I’m excited for you 😀🧶👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@paulajane-006]

I'm 70 now. My grandmother started teaching me to crochet when I was about 12. From then to my early - mid 20's, I made a scarf, a table runner, a small filet crochet kitchen curtain, and a few baby blankets. I never really cared much about the technical quality of it. Then I got married, had four children, and a very demanding career. Then retired - whew! Now I really have time to explore and experiment. I still want my work product to be useful and/or wearable so I am more accepting of small errors. I'm making various things looking for my niche ... I don't think it will be hats ... maybe baby clothes, women's garments, or art pieces/wall hangings/bed spreads. There are so many things ... ! That's the exploration. Thank you, Roz, for the encouragement, and for the examples. I'm so glad you are there.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I love your thought process and it sounds like you are getting close to finding your niche! 👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@littlefawn7926]

I’m currently on one of my big goal projects. I’m trying to make a dress with my own design so that I can one day wear it out and have it look all nice. Wish me luck!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s fantastic, good luck !! 😀❤️

[@laurienichols1209]

love your chanel.love your tips.your flower granny squares are great.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, Laurie ❤️

[@ann-cathrin860]

Wow, that's really nice. And I also feel like this is great advice for soo many crafts, even intellectual topics. Thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I have used it in many areas of life, you’re right it worked for so many things 💕

[@cookingcrochetcraze6708]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@cherylpemberton1676]

I live making hats, scarves, cowls, gloves, fingerless gloves, mittens, earwarmers, headbands, earrings etc for children on a reservation in far Northern USA & shop it to them; I do like to branch out and make cute embellishments or different cute patterns, but my main goal is quantity for the kids!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful- it sounds like you’ve found your happy place with your crochet 🥰

[@reneejohnson4361]

That a Beautiful Rose Square!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Isn’t it? I’m going to see if the designer will allow me to make a tutorial for it 🙌🏻💕

[@charlotteetienne1371]

Hi from France! I agree with you! My big dream is to be able to do anything… 😊 Have a nice Sunday! 😘👍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😆 love it 🙌🏻 Merci, Charlotte 💕💕

[@caketheyarn]

This is such a great video, I really want to push myself to make beautiful Mosaic scarves and blankets. Thank you for this terrific video.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! That would be beautiful! Do it! 💕💕

[@susinok]

I want to make my own wearable pieces. Pullovers, cardigans, t's, everything. I have a cardigan and a pullover in progress right now.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome!! Have fun 🤩 😀🧶

[@angelabirkett9671]

Hello Roz... Happy Monday and im all caught now . I agree with you dream big start small . My mottto is creep before walk . This is hiw i learned to sew as well by starting with simple patterns . My project for the new year is to make a backless summer dress .Have a great day along with the boys .

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh that sounds gorgeous, Angela! 😍😍😍 Thank you for taking the time to watch , means the world ❤️

[@lauraramnarace1649]

Thank you! I like the idea of combining quantity, passion and aligning with the types of projects we're interested in. Looking back realized that I also started with less expensive yarns when I began making larger pieces, so I wouldn't feel so bad if they didn't come out perfect. As my skills improved the pieces were still good, even if they weren't as luxurious. Now I know my skills are up to using more expensive yarns.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Love this message, thanks, Laura. That’s something I’d love to do a video about some time. I’m glad you are enjoying the more expensive yarns now. I was like you - starting with cheaper quality yarns but now I would tell my old self to ditch that idea and get the nicer ones. 😂 but to be fair I was going TOO cheap- to the point the colors were ugly and it felt horrible on my fingers. There are lovely yarns out there that don’t break the bank. 🧶 💕

[@lauraramnarace1649]

Haha - I agree! When I first started I didn't know what was what anyway. More recently I've found some acrylics that are surprisingly good and affordable. Love your channel by the way! @@PlayHookywithMe

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@lauraramnarace1649 thank you so much, I’m glad you’re here 👏🏻👏🏻

[@gmarcelle]

I really like your videos. Great presentation style, thanks 😊. I plan to make a parasol as I need one and a friend has sent me a pattern. I’m intermediate crocheter and look forward to a challenge.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh , that DOES sound fun! 😀👏🏻💕

[@cuppiecakegumdrop432]

3D roses like the one you made. Grandma passed away before she could teach me.

[@Spikypotato.]

Oh CAT🐱😍 you have a cat! Subscribed❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😻😻 thank you !!

[@Spikypotato.]

@@PlayHookywithMe what is your cats name?😍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@Spikypotato. This is Biscuit. As a kitten he was always making biscuits on my neck . 💕

[@Spikypotato.]

@@PlayHookywithMe aaaw that is so sweet🥹😍😍😍

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

Hi Roz, Thank you for sharing…this is so true! But, I’m not sure what niche of crochet I want - I want to do everything lol! As I have so much going on in my life/ family helping care for my nana, when I do get time to sit and work I don’t have time to do the little things, I have to be doing something meaningful and it’s mostly always going to be gifted to a family member. Plus all my projects are always me learning new stitches otherwise, I’d be bored if it’s the same stitch all the time and sometimes this causes problems as is currently the case the pattern has taken me a long time to grasp - I guess it’s due to me not having worked on it for over a year, the lack of consistency and definitely the difficulty of the pattern. Anyway, I appreciate these lessons. Take care and stay safe and well. God’s blessings 🙏🏽💗🧶😻🐶🦋

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You’ve nailed it there… your skills are improving quickly this way, no doubt about it 😀🙌🏻💕

[@user-st1ru6kc9k]

Thanks Roz I appreciate you and all that you do. 💜🙏🏽😻🧶

[@zainabmustafaalameen1589]

I have a long list😅 hard work and practising realy improve my work in short time, and dream big is realy a magic words. Your granny is awesome 🤩❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

My list is pretty long too, I have to admit 😂🙌🏻🧶💕

[@katherine8900]

Ty

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Really great ideas!!! I'd love to try that granny square 😊. Tyfs God bless you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It’s fun once you get the hang of it ! Highly recommend 😀💕

[@debbiemcclure2874]

@@PlayHookywithMe do u have a tutorial for it??

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@debbiemcclure2874 no, but I’d be happy to make one. I need to reach out to the designer first and get her permission, though 👍🏻

[@debbiemcclure2874]

@PlayHookywithMe ok thnx. Looking forward to it 😀

[@PatriciaLopez-fg4nc]

Que precioso!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 😀💕

[@madmommy]

I’m not sure about my big dream yet. But I love making things for others, so that challenges me to learn new things and techniques. For Christmas I’m trying my hand at some loveys for a niece and nephew, and an infinity scarf for my mom.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

What an excellent way to challenge yourself , that’s perfect 😍

[@mireah]

I think I was more triggered by the drawing on the book with ink than anything else. Promptly thought of ways around it.Everything else you said just made sense to me. Had also seen that book on my amazon recommends and had always wondered if I should get it. Now I'm sure I will!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I wasn’t drawing on the book! I would be triggered too! 😂No, I took a picture of the page and sent it to my iPad and drew on it in procreate! No books were harmed in the making of this video! 😂💕

[@mireah]

@@PlayHookywithMe The bookworm in me squirms in delight to this answer. I've already started taking photos with my phone of patterns, for when I'm traveling, but I never thought of doing something like that.

[@madmommy]

@@PlayHookywithMe I saw that and thought, I need to do that with MY iPad! What a great idea!

[@joyousjoy4ever]

I love crocheting unfortunately the cost don’t. So I cut tshirts too! Still…I crochet so much I have to tear apart creations just to crochet more… 😂 Having a blast tho! LOVE this flower! Been working on those and mosaic crochet 😊❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😆You make it work, love that ! Mosaic crochet is amazing , I want to get more into that too 😍

[@maureencunningham2317]

I’m trying to master Mosaic crochet. I purchased a pattern for a blanket but like your video states, I need to start with a smaller mosaic project.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oooh, lovely . The smaller project in the same niche really helps but also, Maureen , I’ve done what you are doing too… just diving in and going for it. I learned knitting that way. I didn’t want to practice with basics like scarves, I wanted to make toys by little cotton rabbits. So I bought a pattern and told myself I’d learn with that complex pattern even if it took a year. 😅 It took 3 months to make that bunny but the second one only took 3 weeks. That approach isn’t for everyone, but I wasn’t getting anywhere by telling myself to practice knitting first lol. Enjoy the process with your pattern but, yes, if it’s stressing you out at all , a smaller mosaic might be a great option. 💕💕💕

[@angieh3036]

Love this video! I want to make a bathing suit so bad. I’m confused on yarn as in what to make with what kind of yarn. I would love a video on what kind of yarn you would used on clothes well just about everything lol thanks

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Ok that’s a great idea for a video! 💕 For now, I’d recommend you find a couple of free swimsuit crochet patterns or videos and check out their supply list. Most likely it is some kind of Cotton but this little bit of research will tell you very quickly! A simple halter top would be a great way to work toward a bathing suit 🥰

[@angieh3036]

@@PlayHookywithMe I wanted a cover up for a bathing suit lol 😂 I really need to cove this fat up lol 😂

[@maryt2887]

Excellent advice! I have crocheted all sorts of things in my 70 plus years of the craft, but I would love to be able to make sweaters that fit me! Took a Craftsy class, and followed the measuring instructions, but after taking the sleeves out three times, I think the problem was with the pattern-and I did a gauge, too! So that’s my dream big project. Any suggestions on where to find good instruction on crocheting adult sweaters? (I have no problem with baby or child sweaters.)

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Ugh- it does sound like it was the pattern- what a shame ! Unfortunately, I’m not up on clothing designers that are around … I’m sure you’ve probably had a look on Instagram. That’s where I would be hunting , anyway ❤️

[@maryt2887]

@@PlayHookywithMe Instagram confuses me! And the reels are so short-I prefer regular KZbin videos (not the shorts). Seems like whenever I try to find something on Instagram, they have changed the format. But I will try again! And I will let you know if I have success. Thank you.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@maryt2887 yes, please let me know 👏🏻💕

[@fun.bunny128]

I want to crochet a dragon for now it's a challenging task for me cause it requires lots of sewing and lots of body parts, that's why I try to practice with the projects with less amount of pieces and sewing but my goal is to try to crochet a dragon until the New Year Eve.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent goal and I know you’ll achieve it! I did something similar when I wanted to learn how to knit toys. I bought the pattern and learned how to knit while making this intricate design. I gave myself a year to figure it out. Guess what ? It took 4 months . So I KNOW you’ll manage this with your dragon too. Don’t give up ❤️ I hope you’ll show it to me in the new year! 💕

[@gaylescovel7308]

Coffee cup cozies. I just found out about those. Seems like a new project to me. But wouldnt cotton be better than acrylic?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Acrylic is fine but , yes, cotton is excellent since it won’t stretch out as much, will retail the heat of the cup contents and also handle liquid dripping over the sides. Good choice 👍🏻💕

[@gaylescovel7308]

@@PlayHookywithMe , oh thankyou❣

[@SarahB-kf9wr]

Hi Roz, Please do the tutorial for the 3d square you crocheted in the video. It's easy to learn from the tutorial than the pattern. Thanks

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I would love to but I need to get permission from the designer first 💕

[@SarahB-kf9wr]

OK, thanks

[@JacqueBowlingMedium]

I want to do this, but I expect to be good at it right off, but my chains are either too tight or fall apart. I have dyslexia and Dysgraphia so patterns are impossible to read. Is there a free SIMPLE video for a slow but excited student. That unreasonable feeling of failure if it takes me a while to figure it out. Also, is it easier to start with a less chunky yard and a smaller hook or does it matter? Thanks so much, Jacque

[@PlayHookywithMe]

There are many free beginner videos on KZbin , I’m sure you can find one that suits you. The chains are going to take you some time because you’re still figuring out your tension (how you hold the hook and yarn and use together) Many teachers recommend starting with a thicker yarn and bigger hook to learn in the beginning. What size hook are you practicing with ? What kind of projects are you wanting to make?

[@JacqueBowlingMedium]

I don't know sizes but I have one of the smaller hooks and one that's about the size of a dime.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@JacqueBowlingMedium once you can find out the size of your hook (usually it’s written on the hook) then find a yarn that matches the size of the yarn. You want to make sure the yarn size matches the hook size . You can Google it to see see what size yarns go with what size hook. The class I mentioned at the end of the video - that teacher has a beginner class that is free but she uses UK terminology.

[@joanwood5778]

Cardigan,

[@rikastemmet8849]

How are you my friend

[@PlayHookywithMe]

All good, hope the same for you

[@rikastemmet8849]

@@PlayHookywithMe I'm good 2 ❤👌👍

[@wondergranny2299]

Where's a tutorial for this square?

[@PlayHookywithMe]

You can find a link to the book I used for this square in the description box or at the top of the comments 👍🏻💕