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!

[@FelidaeFibers]

omg yes! 😆

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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? ❤

[@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.

[@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!

[@Psalm139v13]

You are beautiful! This is my first time watching you, and I feel inspired. ❤ Thank you for the joy you share - it is contagious. I will be back. My story: I started knitting when I was about 5, sewing on a sewing machine when I was about 8, crocheting when I was 10, cross-stitching when I was 30, hardanger when I was 40, and machine embroidery when I was 55. I enjoy all of these crafts but knitting remains my absolute favorite. It just soothes my soul. I remember the day when I read Psalm 139:13 where God's word says, "He (God) knit me together in my mother's womb for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." 😊 Keep up the great ministry you are doing, and may God bless you abundantly. 😇 Your sister in Christ, Phyllis

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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❤

[@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 ❤

[@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. 💝

[@ShawnLawson414]

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

[@rohill1335]

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

[@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❤

[@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 :)

[@debbierosa9572]

This video spanned two of my days and I deep cleaned a vacuum cooked and unloaded reloaded the dishwasher, thank you very much I appreciate you!

[@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!

[@FelidaeFibers]

Not me loving your "ugly Christmas sweater" enough to wear it all the time! It's so cute! 🥰

[@CosmicInkwell]

Don't be afraid of dresses! I made a ballgown in 2023 and it was one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had. You learn so much about yourself, your yarn choices, your body, and the best thing ever - shapewear (Lizzo's body suits are FABULOUS for queens with curves!). My goal in 2024 is to make a sweater, but starting from the fiber itself - I'm going to go from sheep to "shawl"!

[@silverfwn]

As someone who has been cooking since before I can remember that is so super helpful as a beginner in crochet. For cooking, I read a recipe and use it as a guideline to make something. My mother always hated that I could do that; she always had to follow the recipe. Now that I am coming back to crochet after my grandmother taught me the basics, I will look at it the same way. Although, I will probably follow patterns until I am comfortable with the options and then move to making my own.

[@TLYarnCrafts]

A well written pattern will never fail you, but creatives like us need to have the space to go off script. Have fun with it, make your alterations, and it'll keep the craft fresh for you!

[@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.

[@kimberlywiley7727]

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

[@_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.

[@rebekahzagorski8512]

I would love to see a yarn snob review on the new red heart granny square yarn! I want to use up my hand dyed skeins up this year too!

[@ASA-bl3hw]

I have seen a few reviews of this by other people

[@TessLynnxo]

I love your grinch sweater. My first thought was, looks like a birthday party 🥳

[@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!

[@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!

[@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. 😂😂😂

[@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.

[@Theprodigypenguin]

Almost started crying when I saw peppa he is SO CUTE. I love you but he's defending the star in this one, just look at those EARS! I'm watching this a year later but yknow! Happy new year lmao! Love you!

[@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

[@adrianmontgomery6615]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@trixieknits]

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

[@KendalBW]

Toni, you might like Tinna Thorudottir Thorvaldar's work! She does a ton of color in her mosaic crochet and is super fun, sweet, and talented like you are!

[@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!

[@theknittingrev]

I have been in a crochet funk for the last few years. I decided that since I turn 37 this year, I want to make 37 things. 🤪😅 I am going to have to make some of these. Your patterns are so inspiring!

[@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

[@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"

[@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!

[@ClarissaMcCombs-mr2ru]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@tpeschke6074]

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

[@emilyoliver2765]

Last year I was commissioned to make my son’s daycare 12 plushies for the infant room for Christmas. The parents loved it so much that they asked me to make 12 more for this year. Very excited about that!

[@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

[@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!

[@marionalv]

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

[@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!!

[@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 ❤❤❤

[@sleepyspacegremlin]

For 2024 I plan to crochet my first sweater! I'd also like to try crocheting some floral garlands. So far I've only made small stuff like scarves & hats.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Bunparade]

One of my crochet goals this year is to crochet a blanket for myself. I've made blankets for other people but never myself. I have ADHD so blankets and big projects are so hard for me, and I only seem to find motivation to do it for others. This year I want to put myself first more in my crafting!

[@NitaBonita0813]

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

[@Rustling_Pages]

This year I´m going to (try, atleast!) crochet 90% of this years christmas presents - wish me luck!

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😉

[@Reikiht56]

Oh my. Tobago bag. I've never heard of this...i don't crochet yet😊. I'm from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹. Enjoying your channel❤

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@heatherspinsayarn]

My goal for 2024 is to finish 24 items that have been in my WIP pile or in my someday pile with yarn already purchased for it and to work through my stash. I also want to publish some patterns that have been knocking around as samples in my craft area for years.

[@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.

[@rondafacemire1042]

I would like to see more Tunisian crochet wearables. I made a cotton Tunisian crochet top using my own imagination for the pattern. It isn’t perfect but I learned a lot. I am planning a historical temperature blanket using high temps for my birthdays based on the location I lived on that birthday. I have several other projects running thru my mind and I also am planning on attending my first fiber festival in the spring!! Even my 14 year old granddaughter wants to go with me since she is getting obsessed with crochet! Thank you Toni for being an inspiration and mentor !!

[@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 :-)

[@PaigePatten-mf2js]

Love to see your sweet fur baby.

[@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!!!

[@kimbuchanan4714]

Toni, can you please do a tutorial of crocheting a sweater for your dog, winter is here and I want to crochet a sweater for my cats.

[@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 :-)

[@Pam-Rose]

I am making my first temperature blanket, using 9 colors. It’s January 8 and so far, all of the high temps meant taupe. 😂 I’m ready to use a different color. Bring on warmer or colder weather!

[@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!!!

[@judithdenise5983]

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

[@nyxcavalier]

I'm working on a variation of temperature blanket this yeah: reading scarf! Each book will be 5 rows, and the colour dependent on genre. I started crocheting about a month ago so I'm not yet super comfortable doing big projects; the one i finished (the only one yet) is a doily made of one big granny square. I'm still learning my stitches but I'm making amazing progress!

[@leftycrochetsandmirrorknits]

In 2024, I am focusing on working down my stash and my pile of WIPs, and one of my stash-down projects is a temperature blanket. For this year’s blanket, I decided to go from my birthday in 2023 to my birthday in 2024 using the high temperature for each day. This will allow me to “work ahead” while it’s cold and not feel so stressed when the summer “blanket-avoidance” comes.

[@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!

[@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!

[@suebknitter]

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!

[@heatherheck4946]

That Grinch sweater is EVERYTHING! I think it would be stunning in early spring, too! LOVE all the colors!

[@ASquareGranny]

Loved EVERYTHING!!!! I can’t wait for Happy Place to restock, cuz we are gonna be twins in that sweater!!!!! Happy New Year, Goddess! Love from the ShoNo! ☺️🫶🏻🧶🥶

[@TLYarnCrafts]

woo hoo! I'm so excited to have it back. Fingers crossed I can share an official date with yall soon :-)

[@_maxgray]

​@@TLYarnCraftsSo appreciate you being transparent about what's going on with the restock! There are a bunch of us eagerly awaiting it, so while it's a bummer you and Hobbii have run into issues, it's nice to know what's up.

[@Wokewomen2024]

I agree about the hexegon cardi..I too hate how large the arms get..I also stop working on the arm width & continue with the length.

[@sweetpidi]

That Christmas Sweater is so so cute!!!!

[@INKSTARS1138]

i LOVE the Open Book Wrap!!! I made it with my purchases of Happy Place and I love it so much. I think I may need to re-block it (I did a very quick steam block) but it is gorgeous, and one of my top things I've made. It was so easy, while still looking like I did something much more complex. I wanna make it again, but in Halloween colors.

[@GaminGawdess]

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

[@alekfelis]

It would be lovely to see that and take some ideas! I realized that most of my projects at 2023 was in tunisian simple stitch, unintentional choice I've made that disappointed me, so this year my goal is more diversity.

[@crochet809]

yes

[@oakstrong1]

Don't be. There's nothing wrong with sticking with a stitch you like. 😊 At least you got plenty of practice perfecting that stitch: better to master one stitch than do five shoddily. 🙂

[@TLYarnCrafts]

There's nothing wrong with that! Simple stitch is gorgeous and so fun to do. I'm excited to see what you get into this year :-)

[@alekfelis]

@@oakstrong1 😄 You're so kind! Nice try to present it as persistence, but it's not so difficult that to require practise. Repeating is more likely sign of laziness and lack of imagination.

[@alekfelis]

​@@TLYarnCrafts Thank you, Toni! You have so many gorgeous patterns we to choose from, I'm very excited for the CAL! 🥰 Also the dress you'll gonna make sounds so ambitious I can't wait to see it! I have on my quire onesie to make, but don't know if I'll find enough time.