The Tortoise, the Rabbit, and a Spin! New Crochet Podcast Episode 160!

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

It was fun to see your backyard and your pets. Love the tortoises. Not your usual pets and you have a Lot of them!!!❤❤❤

[@wandahardesty]

I am so excited for the c2c masterclass. I would like to know how to change colors. I LOVE your tortoises!! Thank you very much for sharing so much with us! See you next time!

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad, @wandahardesty! Thank you!! 🌸🌼🌺

[@kd-yd5pk]

I wanted to thank you. I watched 2 or 3 of your videos last night. I am basically self taught in crochet and in your videos you showed and explained how to attach a new yarn to your work! I struggled so much with this and just needed to reach out how much you have helped me! Still watching about your C2C; scared to try it!

[@daisylovescrochet]

I agree. Christa is one of the best crochet teachers ever ❤

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad it was helpful to you, @kd-yd5pk! My other tutorials are here: kzbin.info/aero/PLpolLUf9SLHgx42hUZEW9HCfsU1oqRxbU Thank you!! 🌼🌸🌼

[@shaysales3025]

I love love love C2C…bring it on Krista! 🧶🧶🧶

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad you loved it, @shaysales3025! Thanks!🌻🌺🌼

[@daisylovescrochet]

Christa I just wanted to say that I love the lipstick you're wearing 💄💋. You look great! I also really like the names you give to your crochet borders 😄

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, @daisylovescrochet! 🌈🌼🌸

[@Stormymtn2015]

The 1st rows of C2C is my struggle. Look forward to your class TYIA

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @galebautch1984!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@janiceguy8752]

Make that shawl a blanket…it’s beautiful. Just do a mirrored version!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @janiceguy8752!! Thanks so much for letting me know! 🌻🌺🌼

[@The_Mermaid]

C2C pitfalls would be useful. Tension, risks for a common mistake, etc. 😀

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @The_Mermaid! That's a good one!! xx

[@ericavarner528]

One thing I haven't been able to find in either a written or video tutorial (maybe you did one and I've just overlooked it) is how to make a straight edge on a c2c when it's still triangular as when making a shawl. I really love making c2c projects so I'm looking forward to your new edition of those and the border videos. Thanks so much for all you do!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @ericavarner528!! YEEES! I did one ages ago... lemme find it... It's old, but try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6ndpKeneMhojZI Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@clairepringle4675]

Recommendations on colour changes, to stop the little colour blips on some squares

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @clairepringle4675!

[@kimberlyp7765]

Christa you should definitely add changing colors mid row and multiple colors per row like for a graphgan. I really struggled with these because as I figured out the basics I found so many wonder graphgan patterns I wanted to do. Also include the borders in the c2c list as well as your borders playlist. Some c2c designers do half double and other versions of it too. My favorite is the double crochet but only chain 5 when starting a block to keep the holes smaller.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @kimberlypurdy7765! That's a good one!! xx

[@karencooper4010]

C2C changing colors in the middle of a row

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @karencooper4010!

[@AllisonShingleton-m8e]

That granny square tutorial was so helpful!❤

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad you enjoyed it, @user-hi1wn7kz4s!! Thank you! 🌷🌺🌷

[@oldmomma56]

@@SecretYarnery

[@phyls.9970]

C2c border ideas would be wonderful!

[@SecretYarnery]

I agree @phyls.9970! 👍 Thank you! 🌺🌻🌸

[@DianEnglish56]

Darn, missed the live but watching the replay. Your upcoming tutorials sound wonderful. 🧶🫂

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @DianEnglish56!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@raquelhernandez2239]

C2C Normal are my favorite thing. I can never just find a good border. Can you please do a video on just borders?

[@JustusJohnsen]

Excited for the c2c class! When are you going to do the blanket basket tutorial? Love your videos!!

[@Jennlikestocrochet]

Extra spindles - you simply pop your current colour on the magnetic base (no need for multiples). I don't like the mild tension that happens when pulling and it goes to the bottom of the skein, so I cake up the skein before use (the cake slides off the winder directly onto the spindle). Zero tension by doing that. As a bonus I've found out I can use my small winder without clamping it to a table - on hand holds it and the other cranks (I wind from the center so no bouncing skein).

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @Jennlikestocrochet! That's a good one!! xx

[@victoriavigyikan4731]

Another comment regarding c2c; will you be showing how to, with different stitches like the bean stitch or more open lacy stitch? C2c is the only thing that makes self striping yarn worth buying. So I’m anxious to know how to do it with different stitches. Thanks Krista for giving all of inspiration and training. It is greatly appreciated.

[@SecretYarnery]

That's a great idea, @victoriavigyikan4731! 👍 Thanks!! 🌺🌼🌸

[@romaynecarlin1249]

Hiya Christa! Thanks for the spinner review. Ive been thinking of trying one. Yippee, the pet update i asked for!!! I have a cat and a dog. Would love to have a house full. Xoxo as always!

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @romaynecarlin1249!! Riiight?? lol Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@lindalauder5215]

I bought the teddy shaped yarn holder spinny thing that someone recommended 😂 love love love it. Thanks for reviewing and recommending. Love c2c and can’t wait for masterclass. Also think it would be good to put all borders on a separate video as I often make something then go searching for borders. Thank you for all your hard work Christa xx🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad, @lindalauder5215! Thank you!! 🌸🌼🌺

[@victoriavigyikan4731]

About the yarn genie. I opted for the wooden one because the distance from the vertical side and the spinner is wider thus it holds a large cake or supersaver ball. Also you can put two smaller balls of yarn on one spindle. And switch colors or crochet together. I use my spinner often. I’m anxious to learn about the dual counter-sunk ones you have coming. Thank you for all you do.

[@SecretYarnery]

That's awesome, @victoriavigyikan4731! I'll give that a try. Thank you!! 🌸👍🌺

[@denisemmathis2321]

I love your tutorial ideas for the granny square beginner and the C2C. Although, I never cared for the traditional granny cluster square pattern because of the holes it creates and multiple clor changes - too many ends to weave in, 😢. I never was interested in making them, but after 60 plus years of crocheting, I decided to try it out to see if I would change my mind. Nope, I still don't like the traditional pattern, especially using four or more colors, but learning how to make the square wasn't a problem for me. But I do like the idea of the square being a more transportable project and began my journey into different patterns that are more to my liking, such as the Solid Granny Square and other designs. Regarding more tutorial ideas, I would enjoy a masterclass on borders for granny squares and C2C combined into one class.😊

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @denisemmathis2321!

[@Jojoembling]

I’m so please I brought another subscription, I love your channel. Doing a picture in C2C would be awesome. I haven’t started one yet. I love all your animals💜

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad, @Jojoembling! Thank you!! 🌸🌼🌺

[@gayleleblanc2601]

Love my spinner, lets me flow without stopping!

[@SecretYarnery]

I agree @gayleleblanc2601! 👍 Thank you! 🌺🌻🌸

[@jenniferd9043]

I like that all of your tutorials are purple and turquoise! It makes it easier to scroll through your videos and see which ones are tutorials (if you didn't feel like going to the playlist, ya know). 😊

[@SecretYarnery]

That's a great way of looking at it, @jenniferd9043! 👍 Thanks!! 🌺🌼🌸

[@Value1lady]

Oh my I love all of your pet babies dogs rabbit and tortoises. Sooooo precious!! Thanks for showing us!! ❤❤

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad you enjoyed it, @Value1lady!! Thank you! 🌷🌺🌷

[@tslave57]

Borders that work well with C2C give me a lot of trouble. A masterclass would be great.

[@SecretYarnery]

I agree @tslave57! 👍 Thank you! 🌺🌻🌸

[@roseydiva1183]

Yes to changing color in the middle of a C2C and yes to an edge. I just ordered a spinner like the dark brown you have. I've never used one before and hope it works. I thought about the dual stand, and depending on how the one works I ordered, I may exchange it for one of those. ENJOYED THE TOUR!

[@SecretYarnery]

Good questions, @roseydiva1183! I'll be sure to add the answers!! 🌺🪻🌴

[@SallyC317]

I crochetted a C2C blanket using granny cluster stitches from a video. My end product was NOT a true rectangle. I completed 2nd blanket and crochetted tighter on the increasing side, but that wasn't comfortable for my hand. I'm looking forward to your classic C2C stitch. I do like the end results of diagonal stripes!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @SallyC317!

[@tracylg13]

Few C2C questions. Besides HDC and DC what other stitches can be used? And, what would a larger hook size look like for helping use less yarn or make it more drapey and not so thick and heavy. Looking forward to all the different options you come up with. Thank you for all your help. 🥰

[@SecretYarnery]

Great questions, @tracylg13! Thanks for asking! 🌺🪻🌴

[@CrochetKrisMI]

I am afraid of C2C. I would love to have edging C2C in the main master class video. Maybe some alternate stitch C2C - like lemon peel C2C?

[@susanrine9562]

Simple eating but not bordees. I'm so exxitwd!!

[@SecretYarnery]

I agree @susanrine9562! 👍 Thank you! 🌺🌻🌸

[@ericad3850]

I love your pets! I'm on vacation now, and I miss my cat and my flock of parrots.

[@SecretYarnery]

Sounds fabulous, @ericad3850! Thanks! 🌺🌷🌸

[@dowarnette]

I actually did one with a paper towel holder from dollar tree and a lazy susan i found on amazon. I wasn't sure if i would like the fancy wood ones so i figured it be cheaper to diy it. Because my paper towel holder is metal i added some craft foam to the bottom so my yarn won't get caught on the base.

[@SecretYarnery]

That's awesome, @dowarnette! Thank you!! 🌸👍🌺

[@dorothyflear8688]

Try flipping the ball over and pull from the other side of the yarn. Stops it from bunching up at the bottom.

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh thank you so much, @dorothyflear8688! 🌺🌻🌸

[@florencekalma5629]

my just can’t seem to grasp the c2c. ❤ looking forward to that class!😊

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @florencekalma5629!! Thanks so much! 🌻🌺🌼

[@lindajeanhouse6443]

I use my wooden yarn holder thingy. I have the kind that attached by magnet and have no issues with it. When i have smaller cakes or skeins, i put 2 on the one unit. My idea is to have several spindle parts to just change that on one base. I also purchased one of the walk-around type that yo slip on your wrist. I don't use that at all. It is too awkward for me. I have some hand issues and don't always do things the usual way.

[@SecretYarnery]

Sounds fabulous, @lindajeanhouse6443! Thanks! 🌺🌷🌸

[@lisaknits69]

Thank you Christa for sharing ❤❤❤

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad, @lisaknits69! Thank you!! 🌸🌼🌺

[@lisaknits69]

@@SecretYarnery I do my slightly different but it’s good to know this way 🩵🩵

[@billieknight9562]

Bougainville, my uncle was in the landscaping business and he needed to trim Bougainville often. He renamed it Thornas galdamus!

[@SecretYarnery]

That's awesome, @billieknight9562! Thank you!! 🌸👍🌺

[@terijwh]

I have a double yarn ball holder and I love it! It's wood and counter sunk. Gift from my hubby!

[@SecretYarnery]

Sounds fabulous, @terijwh! Thanks! 🌺🌷🌸

[@hobbiesandmoremaryking]

good morning , thank you for sharing, i have started c2c many times but cant get past the start, not sure why, i just give up, love the animals

[@ann-mariemeyers9978]

George looks like my Roxanne. She is a rescue heeler. We think she was a Mexican street dog who ended up at a shelter in Houston that was damaged in Hurricane Harvey. She was shipped around to other shelters and we got her a year later. Now we are at home in Dallas, waiting for the remnants of Hurricane Beryl to knock poor Roxanne arohnd again.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @ann-mariemeyers9978!! Poor Roxanne! Thank goodness you found her! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@amybettencourt3404]

Good morning, Christa, I think I shared this with you before, when you commented that grannies aren't really a good beginner project... The very first thing that my mother taught me to crochet was a granny square, over 50 years ago. Not a proper one, with stepping up for each round, etc., but just keep going around and around with this weird lump in one corner... 😅 I've learned a little since then, including some from you (thank you 🙏). Have a great day. 🐞

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @amybettencourt3404!! That's amazing!! Good for you! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@SecretYarnery]

Sounds fabulous, @victoriavigyikan4731! Thanks! 🌺🌷🌸

[@peggyf152]

I tried one c2c and had trouble with the slip stitches on the decreases. I love your Master Class ideas 😊

[@SecretYarnery]

I agree @peggyf152! 👍 Thank you! 🌺🌻🌸

[@dinav2052]

I just ordered the magnetic type. I can't wait for it to come so I can try it. I'm so over yarn barf.

[@SecretYarnery]

I know, riiiiight, @dinav2052!?? Totally! 🌸🌼🌺

[@janiceguy8752]

Yes C2C is intimidating to me!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @janiceguy8752!

[@wildflower-spirit-creations]

I bought one for under $3 at temu and got hooked. No more twisted mohair or alpaca. Small silk blend balls are wonderful on these

[@SecretYarnery]

I agree @wildflower-spirit-creations! 👍 Thank you! 🌺🌻🌸

[@MariaLuvsYarn]

Would love CTC borders. Could you also address various stitches that you could use. I adapted the ocean wave and that’s a fun change. The double crochet gets boring for me after having made a few projects with it.

[@SecretYarnery]

Good question, @MariaLuvsYarn! Thanks for asking! 🌺🪻🌴

[@joycemccormick4113]

Good morning Christa from West Virginia ❤❤❤

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @joycemccormick4113!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee]

Watching replay since I missed most of today’s live. Yay for the upcoming tutorials on beginner’s granny squares as I’ve only done the one where you start one and just keep going to make a blanket. That huge and lovely shawl would be great to wrap up in when it’s really cold. I’ve never tried c2c - just looks so confusing to me. Glad that you’ll be making those vids to make it make sense to me.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee!! Hope you had a fab weekend! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@rosabella4440]

Hi! Questions.. why is the bunny in that shed type building? It looks dark in there? Very nice areas for the pets so just wondering about the bunny. what are your plans for the baby tortoises? Do you sell them?

[@yolandabyers-goodwin2349]

Hi Christa, I've never done a C2C, and I want to learn how.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @yolandabyers-goodwin2349!! Thanks so much for sharing! 🌻🌺🌼

[@CeeceeWhip]

The humongous shawl is quite pretty. Great size to cuddle with kids or hubby indoors and outdoors at a campfire. How tall are you? Wondering because your arm span is very long. Love the swinging ball holder.

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @CeeceeWhip!! I'm 5' 10". Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@Gitacrochetchannel]

Hello nice to meet you 😊🎉

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @Gitacrochetchannel!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@turtlestaxx]

Could you please also include how to do a join as you go so we can make a patchwork quilt style C2C? 😊🧶

[@SecretYarnery]

That's a great idea, @turtlestaxx! 👍 Check out my tutorial for the Gingham C2C... it's join as you go with two strands of yarn - but the method is the same. ✅ WRITTEN PATTERN 🌺 bit.ly/34ZXWni ✅ RIGHT HANDED TUTORIAL 🍊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o33Cq42onKt3lbs ✅ LEFT HANDED TUTORIAL 🍋 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKuWknhqpttpmKM Thanks!! 🌺🌼🌸

[@wildflower-spirit-creations]

My magnetic sometimes rewinds itself. Yarn barf can damage some yarn fibers. I only use my yarn holders.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thank you, @wildflower-spirit-creations! 🌈🌼🌸

[@suzannebridges7334]

😂n the C2C…I have mastered it and made several blankets with it..BUT, I must say,..don’t laugh,..I still find it a lirrle confusing, after the first square…which way to turn!..it now helps to make sure the starting tail is hanging down lke a Y…that helps,..of course, once the second row is done, we’re good to go…but that first turn is a bit confusing…

[@SecretYarnery]

I agree @suzannebridges7334! 👍 Those first few rows are like, whaaat? LOL Thank you! 🌺🌻🌸

[@linus8660]

Hallo Christa,liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 🙂

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @linus8660!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@Sassygrannyvlogs]

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[@TheNMDavis]

I struggle with getting started on C2C. Once I've started, I'm ok, but I just can't remember how to start. A tutorial would be great!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @TheNMDavis!

[@wildflower-spirit-creations]

❤❤❤❤

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @wildflower-spirit-creations!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@katarzynaholka5603]

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[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @katarzynaholka5603!! Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@yolandadames-yb4ys]

Hi can I ask you episode 47 podcast you are holding up what I call the lantern pattern blanket.Where can get the pattern. THANKS.

[@christopher3526]

My yarn has been tangling so much these days. I don't know if it's the yarn or what but I use my yarn winders *3 different kinds* and as I use it -center pull- it tangles. Drives me nuts! Anything that works would be welcome in my space.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @christopher3526!

[@lorrainehornsby3362]

When I use C2C the end product is often not a true square, so any tips on how I can fix that would be appreciated!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @lorrainehornsby3362! That's a good one!! xx

[@ki-rort]

Christa, would the wooden yarn holder that is countersunk work better if it was below you rather at the same level? Just wondering. I don’t have anything like that.

[@SecretYarnery]

Good question, @ki-rort! I'll give them a try when they arrive! Thanks for asking! 🌺🪻🌴

[@buttetpigentruntets5801]

My I ask you, why is the 3 dogs not together . Greetings from Denmark, Susan🇩🇰

[@Debbstar1000]

the plastic yarn spinner is not heavy enough. I have one that kept falling over so I have clamped it down to the table. Works fine now. I also have the wooden one. I haven't used it yet. I would not buy the plastic one again.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @Debbstar1000!

[@Boomernursespeaksup]

C2 C... haven't tried because the increasing and decreasing seems too hard!

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks so much for sharing, @maryannoneill1590!

[@vickythoeni3818]

I just have problems decreasing the c2c patterns.

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks for letting me know, @vickythoeni3818!

[@Trish_C]

How to do color changes and stripes including when to decrease with which color so it’s all the same number of stripes in C2C

[@SecretYarnery]

Good questions, @Trish_C! Thanks for asking! 🌺🪻🌴

[@estellelouwrens2509]

Is it possible to do a C2C in 2 colors and carry the yarn?

[@SecretYarnery]

Good question, @estellelouwrens2509! Thanks for asking! 🌺🪻🌴

[@JanetCancilla]

How about you try to glue the paper towel holder on the lazy susan.

[@SecretYarnery]

That's a great idea, @user-th6mv1el9c! 👍 Thanks!! 🌺🌼🌸

[@cynthiaj5296]

How to carry colors if doing alternating colors in c2c😊

[@SecretYarnery]

Good question, @cynthiaj5296! Thanks for asking! 🌺🪻🌴

[@donnakahn6379]

Can you please turn on the CC ?

[@ann-mariemeyers9978]

I am a beginner. I am starting with a giant linen stitch baby blanket. The turning corner is killing me.

[@SecretYarnery]

That's awesome, @ann-mariemeyers9978! What a HARD project for a beginner - you are nailing it!! Thank you!! 🌸👍🌺

[@mariafortunato8015]

I don't see the link for the Yarn Holders

[@SecretYarnery]

Thanks for your feedback, @mariafortunato8015! 🌴🍨✨

[@wildflower-spirit-creations]

Acrylic is plastic!

[@SecretYarnery]

Oh I am so glad you enjoyed it, @user-hi1wn7kz4s!! Thank you! 🌷🌺🌷

[@dinav2052]

What is C2C? Is that the pattern, or something else? 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@SecretYarnery]

Hi, @dinav2052!! C2C is a way to crochet your rows from one corner to the other corner - in a diagonal. Thank you! 🌻🌺🌼

[@bettymarshall2702]

The pattern. Corner to corner. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.