How I Leveled Up My Crochet in 2023

[@maggiep3275]

Toni, you are like an IV of straight endorphins into my system. Such a gem. Thanks for being you and sharing a piece of you with all of us. Much love to you and happy new year!

[@veniestagourdine3881]

This is the most adorable text yet . I felt that . Toni is a breath of fresh air.

[@LeslieABanks]

I agree! Her energy is infectious and brightens my day in these sunless Michigan winters!

[@baileysteinfadt2155]

Your Grinch sweater could totally be an excellent Easter basket sweater. It's almost exactly the same color as that plastic grass!!

[@brendajohnston7505]

Bobbles are jelly beans!

[@lukaseldenrust2637]

@@brendajohnston7505or the eggs!

[@JeanKnits]

It is so good to see you making wearables for yourself and realizing just how good you look in them. Looking forward to the sweater dress.

[@pippy919]

Agreeing. I got your Tunisian crochet handbook for christmas. Signed by you.. super stoked but curious why you were not modeling any of the items that you created. Your model is stunning but so are you!

[@mariadentino6811]

I really appreciate how you have emphasized the customizable nature of making your own garments. I hope to make some that truly suit me in 2024.

[@AlexiAttempts]

I managed to stay on track with my first temperature blanket last year & finished it right on time on NYE. I loved it but definitely don't have the capacity for it this year. Instead, I'll be using the same idea to make a tapestry that tracks my running mileage for the year! Just like with the temp blanket, I have colors picked out by run length from 1 mile - 13 miles. I'm really excited to see my distance grow over the course of the year

[@jaye61970]

Toni...ma'am...if you want me to focus on what YOU are saying in your videos, you can't have the ball of cuteness that is Mr. Pepper in the background. He was ALL I could see! LOL

[@ricardogysman]

Hi Toni! My name is Ricardo, and I am a doctor from South Africa. I absolutely love all your content. You are so inspiring. I absolutely love to crochet, and your garments look so amazing, but I myself have never made a sweater/jersey. When will your hexagon cardigan tutorial be out? ❤

[@angiecrowner7217]

You got me hooked on crochet! Thank you, you’re a great teacher

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Yay! Welcome to the crochet fanatics club :-) Happy stitching in 2024

[@bygwensdesignable]

So we're going to make that dress for sure. I'm gonna hype my daughter up. I'm going to be fearless and get a little content together. Color fearless color. 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@TLYarnCrafts]

We'll do it together - you push me to make that dress and I'll help you make some content. A win-win!!

[@GigiGlitters]

I would love to see more advanced projects on this channel! I think there is waaay too much content catering to beginners online and I so often find myself wanting a real challenge.

[@christophercarlson5835]

I get that, but I also like the beginner and easier stuff. I don’t always want to do something that’s a stretch project for me. High impact low effort can be really fun while still being relaxing. Maybe one or two advanced projects every once in a while would be cool though.

[@rohill1335]

your expression when you said got to make your dream shawl your own yarn made me happy tear up! ugh. loooove!

[@Penelope222]

2023 was shaping up to be a year I finished NOTHING. We moved house, my daughter was in her senior year (Australia’s school year is a calendar year), and my crojo was gone. Then, in about October, I felt the urge to create, and dug out my Persian Tiles blanket from years ago. Still in shock I managed to finish it, including the biggest border I’ve ever done! I also did my first chenille amigurumi, an otter, where I learnt that choosing dark colours for chenille yarn is not the best beginner move 😂 2024 I have two goals. A mosaic crochet blanket to use up Hobbii Twisters I’ve had for many years, and finish a garment for my teenager before crochet isn’t ’cool’ anymore 😂

[@rileyallen489]

I just want to say that your videos on making sweaters inspired me to finally create wearables for myself. Your joy is infectious and I'm so glad I took the leap as well!

[@amandathomas4914]

I’m still working on a few Christmas gifts (I know, I know!), but my goal for 2024 is to make my first sweater. If you haven’t done this already, a video on how to customize fit for sweaters might help some of us newer crocheters. Thank you for all that you do! ❤

[@kellyfindshouses]

Or some of us old crocheters too!

[@alleycaaat]

I'm hoping to make my first sweater this year, too! A video on customizing fit would be excellent, great suggestion!

[@laurienorton7422]

I think the reason I've never cared for crochet garments is because I never saw anything I liked. Watching this video changed my mind. Your sweaters really look nice. Found your channel for the first time today.

[@margotchurchill5593]

Oh I want to do a hexagon cardigan! Yours looks amazing! And I want to try a dress. And I want to see your Tunisian crochet hooks. And and and! Thank you for all your work and generosity of your time and gracious spirit! Happy 2024!

[@acutelyalex8700]

As I was sitting here watching your video, I was trying on the very beginning of my first pull over sweater. I'm taking two patterns and combining them to make something I really love. I wanted a v neck sweater, which seems not as popular as crew neck, and I also wanted a v design rather than a horizontal design. I also wanted something more than just every row being DC, sc etc. so I'm combining a raglan crew neck design with I Need It Crochet Sum Of It's Parts Pullover. Who knows how this will turn out, freehanding my first pullover 😂 but you do what you gotta do when you can't find a pattern that matches your vision! Thanks Toni, love you ❤

[@SenoritaSevilla]

I was so excited for your collab with Hobbii! I bought a cardigan pattern from you because I knew my first thing I was going to make with your yarn was one of your patterns. I’m not very far on it but I do keep coming back to it. My goal for 2024 is to finish one of my wips, and I’m hoping I finish the cardigan. You have been a massive inspiration for me as I’ve grown from the very beginning of this hobby. Cheers to 2024!

[@valeriewilson7157]

WOW! My aunt taught me basic crocheting & needle point when I was in jr. high/middle and I really never did anything with or ventured to learn anything more bout crocheting. it! . Wakte up to December of 2023 and my daughter ( the grown adult daughter …time went all to fast.) her questions made me feel awful (talent & time missed)! Well…we went out and brought some yarn, crochet needles etc.. We lerned together to make few hats & hand warmers as gifts! So much fun & a beautiful memory. Talk about feeling inspired! Soooo me being picky/particular I searched U Tube and thank God I found your channel. I’m having fun and learning I’ll have my daughter help me figure out how to buy you a cup of coffee or two so I can continue to sip & learn. You are a FANTASTIC teacher & make feel like you are talking to me. I love being able to rewind more than once, I love your patterns, etc…an enjoyable experience all around. Thank you for being the phenomenal you that you are. Keep up the wonderful job that you do. May God continue to richly bless & keep you. 💝

[@trixieknits]

I love all the pieces! And I love your energy and joy!!

[@alicethiam8713]

Toni..you encouraged me to use all my scraps of yarn n i made 2 queen oversized throws n 2023 covild.. using two strands at a time n all the colors light n dark..I am so proud n warm.because of you Toni..thanks❤

[@kgbunch]

I have been trying to learn to crochet for years and follow your learn to videos. Your easy style continues to inspire me. Thank you!

[@ShawnLawson414]

Your “ugly sweater” is not ugly at all! I’d wear it all the time! So cute.

[@jvzzyc_]

i love love love the fringe that you use as finishes... honestly bringing back the "crochet with me/podcast" style videos (i.e. long-form content) would be amazing! I'm heading into my final year of undergrad and having the "___ along" style vids goes a long way during exams :)

[@bettieshea278]

I just love your beautiful smile and bright energy!

[@13ellamy]

i’m almost finished with my hexagon cardi that i started what feels like forever ago… i’ve been working on other projects recently and neglecting it, but this video inspired me to continue, and honestly it’s closer to being done than i thought it was!

[@ashleyjones2762]

I’m fairly new to yarn work! I’ve knit and crocheted for years, but have never followed patterns or finished products. In 2023 I knit my daughter a blanket, made several crochet blankets and hats, and I’m currently making her a pair of pants! I’m excited about wearables, for her and myself! I really want to make several different cardigans in different colors/patterns. I already wear a ton to work, so I’d love some that I’ve made!

[@chirp3834]

My 2024 goal is to make my first crocheted sweater. I’ve started many sweaters but never finish any of them. And I would love to see more day in life vlogs❤

[@Winterz54321]

I’m only halfway through this video and had to stop to comment. I’m so glad I was directed towards your channel.. actually it was first your book then I found you myself! I’m just sitting here smiling as I watch. One can’t help but be impacted by your positive energy.. like seriously I’d have to struggle to NOT smile watching this. You’re beautiful on the outside and all the way in! Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead!

[@judithdenise5983]

You inspire me to do more than dabble in crochet! All your makes are so beautiful. 😊

[@wooldashery-kerrycoganbrown]

Toni, I cant wait to see what 2024 has in store for you and TLYarnCrafts! I know you will continue to knock it out of the park.

[@spinknits]

Arvada shawl…fringe…gorgeous!

[@daverbaortiz3401]

Wow, so many beautiful projects. I’m working on my first sweater with sunburst squares. Right now I’m sewing all the ends of all 60 squares and I’m kind of want to quit. Thank you for inspiring me to continue with it.

[@tiffanyjack6095]

I am making a year long mood blanket, like a temperature blanket, only we do it by the week, and our mood dictates the stitches we use. There are 4 designs to choose from, a blanket that is row by row, a granny square blanket, those are both by Cosy Rosy UK and 2 shawls one in a triangle and one in a rectangle, both designed by Bernadine from Me 'n' My Hook. I think I decided to do the rectangle shawl. They are both hosting this year long project and when I saw their videos drop, it just spoke to me. Even my husband was interested, although he sounded a bit disheartened when I mentioned doing one of the shawls over the blanket. Maybe I'll be printing out another copy of the mood tracker for him, then I'll end up with 2 very different blankets this year. Lol Toni- you are, and always have been one of my top 5 favorite designers. For sure my number 1 when it comes to Tunisian crochet! Even if I have to slow you down and rewind 10 times for some parts 🤣🤣🤣 (jk). I love just about everything you have ever had come off your hook! I bought Sewrella's Autumn Mini Sock Set just so I could FINALLY make your juniper cowl. I have been in love with that pattern since you first released it. I didn't have the money at the time to buy a set of coordinating minis to make it and the minis I did have just wouldn't have looked right, some were sport weight, some were fingering, some were DK and even have a few worsted in there. (Mystery bundles.) I admit, I have a problem. I am completely and utterly addicted to minis. And I am totally okay with that. 😂😂😂

[@adrianmontgomery6615]

I have total faith that you can design and create your very first dress! I look forward to seeing you in it!❤

[@angiecardoza8364]

Toni thank you for your creatively and the way you make me what to be proud of the crochet I am and I am still trying to learn how to read and write patterns. I am truly honored to have seen your videos are a God sent gift to me thank you for all your knowledge in helping new crochet ers it not to late to asked for help.

[@PaigePatten-mf2js]

Love to see your sweet fur baby.

[@marionalv]

I´m amazed at how many big projects you can do in one year 😍

[@jeannetteyoung8585]

I only have one year crochet experience and you've inspired me to try a sweater or two or three. I'm starting with a sunflower granny square cardigan with a burgundy background in merino wool. I'm giving myself plenty of time to have it done by fall. I wanted to make myself a beach cover-up for a carribean cruise later this month but I'm not ready for that kind of pressure. I'm the meantime I'm working on a lightweight cotton cuff to add to a pair of cropped jeans. If they're done for the cruise, great! If not, I'll wear something else. I'm really looking forward to seeing how your dress turns out. I have a couple patterns but I'm having a hard time envisioning them on my body. My list of home decor plans is extensive and I'm hoping will serve as nice breaks from my larger projects. I think it goes without saying I'm really loving your channel. Thanks for being there for us!

[@vzeimen]

That Misha sweater is georgeous! I've been making garments for myself for a little over a year and just started a mosaic work cardigan for myself which is way out of my comfort zone. I think that Misha sweater might be my next project. I really appreciate your talking about fit with sweaters. I'm starting to look at patterns as suggestions and ideas as I can never get a good fit if I follow a pattern completely. I'd love to learn more about this. I am a plus size woman but not very booby, heavy upper arms but short arms over all so I always have to make adjustments. The best thing I've done so far is keep a sheet close by of all my measurements and then another column of the measurements with ease added in.

[@maryb6872]

I loved revisiting your creations, especially the sweaters. I would love to see some more sweaters...I have yet to attempt to crochet one!

[@itsthegodinme_kei]

I was at a planner conference and someone told me about you and I am happy to have found your channel because I’m going to up my crochet game for 2024

[@NitaBonita0813]

I’m doing the pilson blanket ❤️ it’s my first Tunisian project ever and I’ve fallen in love

[@debsmith7439]

I like your 2023 projects. I started 2024 making stuff for family. I plan to make a temperature blanket, poncho, shawl, sweater, and cardigan for me this year. I am trying wearable this year.

[@spang4775]

so excited to hear that you're working on something about personalizing our projects!! i'm a plus size creator and i have also struggled with hexagon cardigans. i haven't made any successful wearables for myself but as i'm getting more confident in crochet i really want to be able to freeform/customize more. i'm about to attempt my first one other than the failed hexagon cardi with your camaro crop top!!!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Fabulous collection of makes. Thank you for sharing, Toni.❤

[@sweetpidi]

That Christmas Sweater is so so cute!!!!

[@lilymoto69]

I am SOO excited i came across y our channel, I’ve been adding more crochet videos to my subs and YOU are so full of energy and inspiration !! I am to have found you and your endearing personality. Can’t wait to check out your projects and your channel! 🧶 💛

[@jlunaknits7929]

The temperature blanket is gorgeous ❤

[@hierismail]

I am still working on my 2022 temperature blanket and I am enjoying every second of it. Like you, I sometimes don't work on it for months, but your video's back then helped me pick a stitch, colour palette and yarn that I LOVE. Thank you for all the inspo over the years, and I can't wait what new exciting things you share

[@1daySomeday]

a big bean bag is what i want to make this year with matching blanket with a hoody that i can attach and detach from the blanket with removable buttons on the hoody that i plan on making the hoody to be either a panda or cat hoody! When the hoody is detachable - that means i can place the hoody pretty much anywhere on the blanket that i can wrap self in and cozy in the hand made bean bag and i want the hoody detachable so i can make other kinds to fit on there as well.

[@lisahillard7211]

Go for that dress!! As a large size woman myself, I understand not being comfortable with crochet garments. But I made myself a little red number for a banquet that was awesome (if I do say so myself). It was supposed to be an empire waisted tunic, but a few extra rows, and she became a dress. Give yourself plenty of time (unlike me), and it'll be as awesome as everything else you create.

[@_maxgray]

Excited to see what you do in 2024! It sounds like you're already planning to do the video I most would like to see - how to make a project fit an actual person's body. I got Cardigans for Every Body (I think at your recommendation actually) and while it's great, I've discovered I learn much better from videos than books. I have a body with unusual propotions so most patterns aren't quite right but I'm not sure how to fix that. And a long shot since making a dress is on your "to try" list and might not be something you want to film, but I would LOVE if you came out with a dress video on the process of making a dress and making it fit. Most of the crochet dress patterns I see seem to assume only young skinny people who want to show tons of skin will be wearing them and that's... Not me.

[@MariaCarlsson-l6g]

Thank you so much! I got your book about Tunisian crochet from my husband this christmas and I'm so excited to dive in. I love your channel!

[@jodiecraft2910]

So inspired by all that you are doing! Just did 2 kima cards for my daughters for Christmas. They were my first real wearable. I think they turned out great. Thanks for the pattern and continued inspiration ❤

[@Meredith36]

I LOVE your signature braided tassels. Everything you made is so stunning. And your 2023 temperature blanket is genius. I just want to let you know that it’s because of you that I make every little baby in my life a tunisian crochet blanket. I’m now crocheting hoodies for my little boy and nieces. Your channel has helped make me braver in my crocheting. I’m now also stepping in knitting, but crochet is my first love. Happy crocheting 💚🧶💚

[@susinok]

I started 2024 big with finishing the first knitted sweater in several years. Now I am working on a knitted sweater for my husband, and I'm about 25% through it. My pile from 2023 would be pretty large, but I gifted a lot of things, including 3 baby blankets. I have 3 more families due in 2024, so far.

[@rachelrichardson7402]

Please please please make a tutorial for the sleeves on the mesh me up raglan! I put it on my list because of the sleeves and got so sad when you said it wasn't part of the pattern

[@tpeschke6074]

I think my favorite is the temperature blanket. It was extra fabulous and had a beautiful color palette from Sewrella!

[@Thomas_life123]

Love your videos you should do a video with Elise rose crochet or Holly Auna❤❤❤

[@chirp3834]

YES,That would be awesome❤

[@Thomas_life123]

It would cause there all sorts of great❤❤❤

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Thanks for the ideas!!

[@lukaseldenrust2637]

Oooohhhh yessssss or with PassioKnit Kelsie! She makes a lot of wearables (basically only) so having you collab on some works like that would be really interesting

[@emilyhuxtable6045]

YES!

[@highnoon9333]

Toni - I don't know how I found you because I have never crocheted in my life. But I watch all of your videos from start to finish. That being said, I finally bought a skein of yarn and a hook and am about to start actually learning to crochet! Thank you for your inspiration!

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Yayyy! So glad I could interest you in crochet. You got this! Have fun :-)

[@tmtb80]

Whoa. Your Misha Sweater made me gasp and then hold my breath a little bit!!! Soooo pretty. I think it fits you perfectly.

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Thank you so much! I was really nervous about the size when I first finished, but I'm really pleased with it now. It's so cozy!

[@sabrinabaca4917]

this year I’m really hoping to be able to create a blanket for MYSELF!! Everything I make is always gifted and it’s high time I made something for me that I’m really excited about (: I made a big move in October of 23’ from living in the city to a small farm town and I’m really excited to figure out how I’m going to incorporate my passions for crochet and knitting into my lifestyle here!!! It’s definitely not easy, but I’ve been loving the process so far and I think my environment has been so inspiring ❤❤❤

[@My_sister_crochets]

Oh my goodness, beautiful lady! I just love your energy - you continue to inspire me to try new things. Thank you, for that. So this year I AM going to make my first sweater and it’s gonna be for ME! Most of everything that I have made in the 2 years I’ve been crocheting, I have gifted to loved ones. Their appreciation and awe of my work also keeps motivating me to do more and more. I’m also FINALLY gonna try Tunisian crochet. I have your book and the clover bamboo hooks so I’m ready!!!

[@MaiseNow]

Toni, I got your book for Christmas and I am SO excited to learn to properly do Tunisian crochet! I taught myself a decade ago, but it never turned out right. I probably should have looked it up literally at all instead of just winging it, but anyways. I am SO here for practical creations. Though, I'm in the stage of "it's ok if it's not multipurpose, it's ok if it's just for pretty. Just FINISH a PROJECT" haha.

[@charlenepodgorski8545]

I love seeing a supportive good sport spouse so adorable. One of your Tunisian crochet blankets was my first foray into Tunisian. I bought your book and look forward to trying another this year. I am primarily a knitter with some crochet projects but Tunisian opens up a whole new world! Keep being you and inspiring our world!

[@angelicabasque1749]

I have to agree with Melody. The cadence and tone of voice you use for your tutorials reminds me of a yoga teacher. It makes learning new stitch patterns and techniques a relaxing experience! As someone who lives in south Texas, there is a short time period in which it is comfortable to work with wool and acrylic yarns. I want to start experimenting with plant-based yarns outside of the usual amigurumi and household items.. It's going to be fun to experiment with the drape and stretch of different fibers to create garments and blankets.

[@ragingginger8674]

my goal is to make more things for myself. In my 6 years of knitting and crocheting i can count the amount of things I've made and kept for myself on one hand. Currently finishing up my first sock (singular) so that i can go onto knitting a colour work jumper. Would love to look back n everything I've made at the end of the year and they all be things I can enjoy for myself

[@deborahm4484]

Toni I just cheer up after watching you also you inspire me to keep crocheting.thanks so much and a healthy and happy new year to you and yours..hugs to your wee dog too.💖💖

[@lisameeker3661]

All the beautiful sweaters you’ve made for yourself inspired me; I’ve made sweaters as gifts but have never been brave enough to make one for myself. This year I’m going for it and making myself a sweater! It’s time I started loving my curves. Thank you for being a positive influence and inspiration.

[@taniavanderwalt7748]

You are very talented. Can't wait for your 2024 end products

[@itsmeli]

Toni! I'm making my first temperature blanket this year! Being an adventure crocheter, I've chosen a tunisian entrelac pattern with stitch changes for precipitation. I'm super excited 2 weeks in!

[@keishajackson4054]

LOVE LOVE LOVE ALL your pieces. I started following you last year or the year before(can’t remember) but this year my goal is to actually make a piece using Tunisian crochet!! I bought your book and everything!! Just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I’ve been crocheting for about 10 years so I should be ready to stretch my skills. Here’s to 2024!!! Cheers 🥂

[@kimberlywiley7727]

Toni love your gorgeous garment makes. Please consider a sweater/top CAL for 2024.

[@aliceboss3134]

you're so talented with colours

[@cristyrhodes4898]

Oh I'm sooooo excited about more wearables!!!! I have made several cardis for myself and gifts. But I really wanna make myself a raglan. I have started my 2nd temp blanket. I'm following your granny on the bias pattern and I am LOVE LOVE LOVING it! My hubby chose the pattern.

[@kaitlynhinch2282]

All of these projects turned out so beautifully! Instead of a temperature blanket, I’m making a mood cardigan! It’ll be my first year long project, so we’ll see how it turns out! So excited to see your work this year! 💕

[@ClarissaMcCombs-mr2ru]

Peeping Ted Lasso in the background... love that show! And love all of these pieces!

[@janeasimmons2185]

Thank you for all of your videos!!! My biggest project this year is making my wedding dress. I'm using a pattern to start but of course I'll be changing it up with a little color!

[@jennycohl8401]

I agree with you. Wearables and accessories are my goals this year. I have 2 hexagon sweaters that I’m currently working. If you come up with a better pattern, I’d love it. There is something wonky about those darn sleeves. 😂 I watch your channel for inspiration. Thank you so very much., Toni. You are a diamond!

[@lindacroushore9817]

Toni, I am looking forward to growing my skills in 2024. I will be attending the sessions you are at in February in Ohio and look forward to Tunisian tops and tricks. I have tried it in 2023, but feel like I am missing something....can't wait to get your advice!

[@suebaughman2440]

I picked up yarn I have had for many years...Mt Mohair from Green Mountain Spinnery and am knitting a Felix sweater. This is the year of the stash for me. I don't need any more projects! I have so many kitted up!

[@josephpoole3942]

Ohhh girl yes please with the hexagon cardi content. I am new to your channel and just picked up crochet again last month after 16 years of knitting. I am making a granny square hoodie for myself and a cocoon cardigan for my bestie at the moment and after that I want to make myself a hexagon cardigan. But I am tall with a long torso, and a guy, and most of the hexi cardigan things I've seen are either crop top style or just oversized with circus tent arms. I am soo looking forward to learning how to customize and shape them from you!!!

[@jeannepien4565]

Such a wonderful way to spend a cold and snowy afternoon in Wisconsin knitting and watching your video. You are such a professional, class act. You're very good and explaining patterns. I knit more then I crochet but you inspire me to want to crochet more. I really want and try to make an Arvada Shawl. I love the stitch pattern. Looking forward to your next video!

[@SusanVHF]

For the past 10 years, I made only amigurumis to sell (up to 200 a year). I decided that in 2024 I was going to make things for me and, to get back into Tunisian crochet. I just completed the Mulberry blanket and now I'm working on the ripple stitch pillow. I also plan to make some sweaters and learn to make them to fit and flatter my size (2x). I would like to learn how to do Tunisian work using graphed designs and how to master colorwork.

[@DarklyEvermore]

I noticed recently that I have been focused way too much on making things for other people (mostly blankets, they're my favorite thing to make), but I really wanna focus on making myself something this year. Maybe like an oversized blanket or even a throw for my office chair this year. It was awesome seeing all of the things that you made this past year, and it's given me the inspiration to just do that; make something for ME. I love your stuff, hope you have a good year!

[@TheHouseOfLangford]

A lovely look back over your year Toni. I have loved pushing my crochet in 2023 after learnign Tunisian crochet towards the end of 2022. I made a hexie cardigan in 2020 which gets sooooo much wear and everyone at work (I'm a teacher) loves it too as it makes me so happy. I have a temperature blanket from 2018-2019 which still has 4 months of crochet to complete but as you mentioned the size of it is ginormous and totally unmanageable in summer months. Maybe this year I'll actually finish it as it was the year leading up to my wedding and therefore has special meaning to me too. My aim this year is most definitely to make more garments as I have spent such a long time working on shawls, blankets and toys that my wardrobe needs a good looking at. This year I actually made the 'Good Vibrations' dress from The Missing Yarn which I absolutely love and it was such a breeze as it's made in granny stripe. I too was worried about making a dress to work with my curves but I ended up making it in Cotton DK instead of the recommended yarn and just made the starting chain long enough that it would give me some shape whilst also fitting the circumference of my body. Good luck with your quests for 2024, I look forward to seeing more and I'll most definitely be adding some of your Tunisian patterns to my Ravelry library too 😉

[@heatherr9201]

❤❤❤❤ happy new year and so many fun and nice projects… look forward to seeing what we all make in 2024… I am all about the garments this year

[@deannajohnson3933]

Im totally looking forward to making more sweaters this year. I’ve been making them for 2 years, and I love seeing my progress as I go along. I am also planning on making more amigurumi with velvet and chenille yarn.

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Love these goals!!

[@cherylholmes9636]

Toni, you are who I found when I picked up my hook again. Since then I have been inspired to create so much more than I thought I would. I too am embarking on the dress journey. I believe because I also sew, wearables are more of a comfort zone. Someplace in my mind I have chosen to believe this. Anywho, I have to wear white/winter white church on 1st Sunday, sooooo the Gemini in me burst through my thoughts and said hey, look at some ideas and come up with one. Now because I am a Gemini, my mind did not rest on just the dress but I watched a tutorial of Crystal on Bag O Day as she created this cape, and I thought, hmmmm wouldn't that be amazing in an off white. Needless to say, in the meantime I have had requests for hats and sweaters, a throw and grand children's wish- list. So I have a WIP bag of stuff, I work 4 projects a week, so there's no getting bored. I am wrapping up hats and scarves and a sweater now. I figure I will have my dress ready for next winter. I've already curated the yarn. I have a bath & body line. Crocheting allows me to gather thoughts and ideas, and work out stress. It sounds like a lot as I'm typing this out, but it keeps my hands busy and slows my mind when necessary. I had to go to the mechanic, and I was able to work while there. This is something I can pick up and put down. Unlike formulating, which takes more concentration and precision. If crocheting allows me to calm down. Thanks for being a voice, an inspiration and teacher. Tunisian crochet rocks, hard!!

[@fatimadunham395]

im making a relationship blanket. im starting it on our anniversary. different colors for "date night, great communication, a rough day, a great love day, etc"

[@carrieyoniak1394]

So great! So looking forward to seeing the 2024 goals, it's everything I've been thinking of! Especially the custom hexi cardi. I've made 5 and ripped it all out!

[@RogueAlchemyArts]

I started AND finished so many things in 2023 with the help & inspiration that your videos provide. Thank you for all you do. In regards to new videos, I would desperately love a tutorial about the various ways to increase and decrease in Tunisian crochet, and what kind of increase/decrease method is best in whatever application/situation, especially when the stitches being done aren't just Simple Stitch. I am a visual learner and I just haven't been able to really understand these techniques. I feel my lack of understanding is holding me back from making garments and more tailored items.

[@haveringrob]

wearables! yay! I will be there for the dress. I also find it scary, but I still want to do one. And yes! to the hexigon cardi!! Happy 2024!

[@GaminGawdess]

You and hubby.. sooooo lovely and cute!!!!!!!

[@florencegreig4612]

Lovely seeing all your makes for 2023. I really enjoy watching your videos. 😊

[@KyianaDawn]

I'm quite proud to say that I finally comitted to a mood blanket for this year!

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Yayyy! So excited to hear how it goes :-)

[@carriejcrochet]

Your designs are so beautiful!

[@hellohellokitty]

I have to sing my praises to the hexagon cardi pattern on hobbii! It has a chart that makes it a little easier to see how to work the size out! It goes up to a 5X (though I wouldn't personally call it a 5X, but hey, that's just me) if anyone needs some help while waiting for a video from Toni! Love this video! This channel is just so feel good, it's insane

[@KevinMontreal]

Hey Toni, I am making my first ever cardigan with your yarn. It is sooooo nice! Congrats on all you have done in the past year, your makes are always fantastic, your eye for colour is spot on and all the patterns that I bought from your site are easy, clear and the result is always outstanding. Bravo, and looking forward to 2024 with your ideas and makes.