Trying Weird Crochet Tools So You Don't Have To (PART TWO!)

[@HollyAuna]

Hi friends, if you are new here, welcome to the sunflower family, I’m Holly Auna. We do a “Monday crochet” live stream every Monday at 5pm ct followed by a new video! On this channel, we do crochet, gardening, vlogs, renfaires, DIYs, thrifting, silly hair things and so much more! 🌻🧶👩🏻‍🌾🪴🐸

[@PeanutJellybean78]

The silicone band is what makes sure your skeins come out in cakes better. It’s why the first one was great and the other one’s not so much.

[@kimgreene9241]

That is exactly what I use it for 😂❤

[@sabrahams556]

My mum has one of those crochet keychains. It’s not really for crocheting, it’s more for knitting. If you’re knitting on the go and you accidentally lose a stitch, the hook is really good for picking it back up. It is cute though

[@HollyAuna]

Ooo that’s great to know!

[@crystald3655]

Yes. I have a double-ended hook about the same size that I use to pick up or fix mistakes in my knitting.

[@epicnamepwns1242]

That's what I was thinking, too short to be good for crochet but for repairs to occasional dropped knitting stitches they could be handy.

[@ScumbagDesignerStew]

I tried to crochet a tiny little flower at my Dr appointment the other day. It is DEF for fixing knitting!

[@irina-ty1336]

Yep, was going to say the same. It really easier to rescue a drop stitch with a hook, so the crochet keychain are really the right size for that.

[@redlady222]

The rubber band on the winder is what sets the height of your skein. That’s why you had a harder time getting a ‘perfect’ skein after you took it off.

[@Kristiekins2]

How does that work? Do you put the elastic on before you start winding to the height you want your skein?

[@elsedavidson3458]

I just put it on the little string that hangs up that connects it right before you wind it. I found that the bigger the yarn ball is, if you don't put a rubber band or hair tie or something on it and will fly off.​@@Kristiekins2

[@arachnidsanonymous]

Im still confused 😅 i guessed it had something to do with that but i cant picture how youre explaining to use it​@elsedavidson3458

[@Crazee108]

The wool needed something to grip onto...

[@cynthiaboyd9596]

I would definitely watch a video of you just whining all of your balls of yarn because I find that very relaxing

[@HollyAuna]

This video may be coming in the near future 😂

[@ramirezramirez238]

Me too and I would probably start winding with you 😊

[@arizonasunflowers5226]

WINDING (all your balls of yarn)… just thought I’d show how it’s spelled & pronounced.

[@faith859617]

same i like to listen to watch videos while i craft and that would be a good to have one while i crochet :)

[@laurasederquest2687]

Don't wind all your yarn until you're ready to use it. You'll stretch out your yarn.

[@tinmanlover1994]

The fanny pack with the holes on top is perfect for people who have Feeding tubes and their connected to their tube feeding.

[@Christmaswreath]

0:00 Intro 0:21 Electric Yarn Winder 7:52 Crochet Hook Keyring 11:03 Safety Eye Tool 14:25 More Crochet Rings 18:11 Crochet Fanny Bag Heart this comment so it will appear at the top if you see it!

[@Ali-fo2xy]

hi

[@KirKnits]

FYI ekectric ball winders do wind very tight. if you won't be using the yarn in a 2-3 months then you should wind it a second time without the tension guide. otherwise the yarn will get stretched out of shape.

[@ChrisTina-ln4yk]

I was looking for this comment ☺️

[@Foxbears-Waffles]

So I’ve seen this comment go both ways. Idk what to believe

[@johnydl]

So my experience with the electric yarn winder is that the rubber band is there to add a firm starting point, yes it takes a little more effort to remove the yarn from the spool but you end up with a nicer ball of wool at the end, it just takes a little more practice to remove. I would recommend not frogging with the spinner you can't ever get the speed of frogging consistent enough for the winder to be fun, I'm always terrified of breaking it. And the motor is deliberately weak so when the yarn snags it stops rather than breaking any of the mechanism that's why turning it off and on again is necessary to restart.

[@charnotaurus2665]

Maybe you move the rubber band up the top of the thing? Because as you wind the yarn and centrifugal force decides to kick in and try and make your yarn ball fly off at mach one, the rubber band being at the top with its grip might stop it is the idea? So you can wind as fast or as slow as you want without fear of airborne yarn

[@emilysmith2784]

I was just coming to comment the same thing. It’s a good idea. I might actually put a rubber band on the top of my hand winder for that purpose.

[@beam5985]

I also commented this lol

[@charnotaurus2665]

@@emilysmith2784 yeah I'm gonna try that myself now LOL. I got some yard to recake

[@ScumbagDesignerStew]

I have this same winder but I don’t have a rubber band with mine. (I bet I lost it) However, I try not to hold my strands tight and it doesn’t get stuck if you find the “magic tension.”

[@hollydecrescenzo9592]

Mine didn’t come with the rubber band either.

[@irina-ty1336]

I am a center puller, and what anti-center pull need to understand is than yarn barf is not knot ! That can become knots if you are pulling like crazy, but otherwise it's just loops around loops, so super easy to master. Or you just wind the yarn barf around the skein, and no knot either

[@jackleensilva]

Totally! If you gently pull both ends of the yarn on either side of the yarn barf it usually comes undone super easily because it’s not a knot!!

[@LennyLefebvre-qb6qx]

I am a center puller too. I actually think I would have quit crochet if center pull was not taught to me. Compared to non-center pulling? Yarn barf might as well be my best friend.

[@MidniteSpectre]

I just start my project and let it consume the yarn barf. No untangling needed.

[@anneemull]

Just a warning… if you wind cakes that you aren’t going to use for a while, it stretches the yarn a bit. It won’t feel or work up the same as before. It’s ok to make cakes if you are going to use it soon. I learned the hard way when coming back to a cake a year or more later 🙃

[@jezreelbullock6280]

The fanny pack would be perfect for anywhere you're gonna be in line for a long time. Like disneyland. You could finish single skein projects by the end of the day. Like a scarf, hat, appliques, granny squares. It would be great for that

[@piercednscarred]

I use a japanese knot bag for when i walk-and-crochet, it's easy to sew, open for yarn pulls, and you can stash your project in it when you're done for the day. And the little crochet hooks--i can't speak for those sizes, but i LOVE tiny sized ones for when I'm tatting with shuttles without hooks. I usually keep a keychain with a couple tiny crochet hooks, mini scissors, and a tin for my sewing needles. Very convenient!

[@elaniarkady7351]

Omg I just looked up the japanese knot bag and found a free pattern to make one. That sounds like it would be perfect for any skein size!

[@kriskossack7231]

The Crochet Fanny Pack would be great for the the airport and/or when you are seated in the airplane!

[@shannonn.844]

Can you use the wooden spinner to hold the yarn while the electric spinner wraps it up?

[@pattyp6236]

I thought the same thing!! I think that doing this would help the electric winder to keep better, consistent tension (which would also probably be looser).

[@Kids_pr0fil3]

For yours and Tilly's safety I would recomend not putting safety eyes on toys for Tilly. When Tilly plays with the toys and cheqs on it, the safety eyes witth break and she could eat the peices!❤

[@HollyAuna]

Oh wow I didn’t think about that! I thought we were supposed to use safety eyes for pets/kids etc I never thought about them breaking! I’ll go back to using yarn eyes for her toys 🧶💖 thanks!

[@chriskaleidoscope]

@@HollyAuna safety eyes work best for those who don’t explore with their mouth - js

[@rosaperro1238]

I've never thought of this but if I had eyes on a toy I made for my dog which I would never because I don't want my hard work to be shredded the eyes would be his first target. He goes for eyes, and ears on his toys. I only make wearables for my pets meaning my dog but not cats though could possibly. It's just they're more fussy with that though my dog runs to my mom now when I try to put clothes on him. Used to put up with it and now sad when I do it

[@epicnamepwns1242]

I think most safety eyes even specify that they are not appropriate for toys for children under 3, because of the small but disastrous possibly if they break or come out.

[@blargblossom]

​@HollyAuna it's a bad name. I think it's similar to why safety razors are called safety razors. Safer than the old alternative (straight razor) but not the safest thing.

[@CraftsbyTheeRose]

Hello. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video with us.

[@Alexa-cp8oo]

Organizing videos are so satisfying

[@HollyAuna]

Agreeeed

[@cirrus_dragon9812]

I have two things I use all the time for crocheting on the go. One is my yarn bag. It's a drawstring bag that can fit a few different sizes of yarn balls and when I'm ready to put my project up I just open the drawstring bag and put my hook and project in it. It's small enough that I can pull the drawstrings together and have it hang off my wrist while walking or in the car. The second is a similar interchangeable crochet hook but it uses a twist and lock mechanism so you don't need the tool to tighten it. What I love about this is that when I'm done, I can take the hook off and turn it around so the hook goes into the handle and I don't lose it. There's also a thread cutter attachment (and it's double sided) so I can have the thread cutter on the other side and have it inverted so it doesn't accidentally catch on something. The hook is the Twist-n-Lock hook by Susan Bates and it only comes with 6 sizes (you can buy them individually as sets of 2 or as a complete set with a carrying case, which is small enough that it can fit in the yarn bag or my purse) If I'm working on a specific project, I will just carry the handle with the hook size I'm using. Super easy way to have ergonomic hooks on the go. It is a bit pricier than the set you got off amazon though.

[@SiennaPineDew]

I think that those mini little travel hooks would be soo cute as like a zipper, or to clip into a zipper if you have a bag where you keep crochet things, or yarn or anything like that! I think it’s way cuter as a decoration then actually using them

[@acorneroftheinternet4179]

I've just gotten a dinky lil crank winder for the first time and honestly I am in love with it! I really like the physical action of making the yarn cakes, and it makes it a lot washer to finally unravel garments that I like the harn of, but not how it was put together. The manual-ness makes it so easy to start and stop, slowdown, all that good stuff

[@EmilyWood1996]

Absolutely I would LOVE to watch a video of you just winding and cataloging your yarn. Sounds relaxing and informative and a fun thing to watch while crocheting. Also, since the last part of this video you put out, I have started on a baby blanket (for a friend that isn’t even pregnant yet but they’re trying lol) and an afghan for my mom. I finished a granny square runner for my mom as well but I wasn’t doing the double crochet right. I don’t know WHAT I was doing but it’s so tight and even after blocking it, they curl up. So it’s definitely a learning curve but a good and fun experience and I am now obsessed with looking up patterns and also living in yarn stores. I love your channel and your little community here!

[@TinyLittleRabbit]

I absolutely feel you with the tension ring. Granted, I've been crocheting for about 25 years so I have my tension nailed down. I could absolutely see them being great for beginners though!

[@janicegrima6593]

I do prefer pulling from center. That's how my grandmother and mum though me . 😊

[@faegutz666]

Would 100% watch a yarn cataloguing video 😍

[@TAiiNE]

The kind of crochet ring you are using is designed to allow the yarn to be hooked through a few ways. Amazon shows a generic way but other designs (the amazon ones look like cheaper knock offs) allow the yarn to also go through the end parts. By changing where it is on the ring it allows you to have looser or tighter tension based on your personal preference or if you want/need tighter or looser works.

[@kaitlynesse]

I bought the wooden yarn holder/spinner with the magnet that you had in your last video and I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! I litereally can't imagine crocheting without it now!! TY so much for your videos!!

[@schumama8440]

I haven't tried it yet but I've seen tips mentioning you can use a screwdriver with removable bits to secure safety eyes. Just use it with no bit and it has the same hole as the tool.

[@craftynanaakavickieakers391]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😂😂

[@EliseD.A.]

❤the littles crochets hooks I use to catch a drop stitch in my knitting 😊

[@omaoffour1]

Love to watch you! You are so much fun and bubbly,with a great personality! No, not being weird, could be your grandma. You should be a teacher! And yes, I would watch you enjoying winding all your yarn. As Cynthia said, very relaxing!

[@loridorii]

You can also put the backs of safety eyes in hot water for a few seconds, they snap on a lot easier

[@HollyAuna]

Great tip!

[@VerrueckteKatzenLadie]

Oh my god why haven't I figured this out yet. Putting on the plastic thingie for safety eyes is such a pain in the ass for me and I broke so many finger nails because of it lol. Thank you so much for the advice!

[@rose-a-lix3337]

Omg I thought I was the only one who knew that! It makes it so much easier to pry them off as well. Though I have kind of just given up on safety eyes in general.

[@Trip_theLightFantastic]

If the keychain hooks had some sort of telescoping mechanism that locks into place to make them longer during use and shorter for the keychain, I’d be down for that! I’m only ten minutes in and have already subbed and ordered the yarn winder. You’re gonna be dangerous for me, girl! 🤪🤣

[@HollyAuna]

Right!? They need something else to make them just a little easier to use 😂😂😂 Awe hi new friend welcome to the sunflower family! 🌻👩🏻‍🌾🧶🐸

[@Trip_theLightFantastic]

@@HollyAuna thank you! 🩷

[@Celia-jk9zs]

I have seen that safety eye back tool and it looked very helpful, I have never used it but I might get it because it saves your fingers

[@HollyAuna]

Omgosh yes especially if you’re making a bunch of plushy’s at once!!!

[@peglamphier4745]

I really like mine. I can't get those backs on without it. I always try and fail and have to get up and go find it.

[@christysmith558]

@@HollyAunaya like if you are prepping for a market and you sell plushy’s

[@thavelka3273]

I enjoyed your crochet tool demo. I hope there will be more yarn talk and crochet tutorials onyour channel.

[@TweezleOhm]

Center pull. lol But I also actually quite enjoy untangling things so the yarn barfs are cool with me. lol That little fanny pack would be a huge upgrade from the plastic shopping back I usually work out of.

[@TheAusomnessLucy]

Yes I would love a video of you cataloguing and winding all your yarn! I love those types of videos they are so satisfying

[@starsrgood]

The keyring of crochet hooks are great for weaving ends of yarn in. I never thought of using them as crochet hooks. Also for knitting you can pick up dropped stitches.

[@SarahHernandez-ln1ju]

This is such a cool video!!!! Thanks again Holly for "Trying Weird Crochet Tools So We Don't Have To"

[@HollyAuna]

Awe thank you for watching!!!

[@Toothietoo]

I bought the dangling yarn spinner…life changing. Best purchase ever

[@HollyAuna]

It’s incredible right!?

[@crystald3655]

Rewinding the skine into a cake or a ball really helped with the yarn barfs and tangles. Instead of threading the yarn through the holes, guide it out of the zipper if you know you'll want to take it out if the fanny pack.

[@leebell1983lh]

I have something like that fanny pack, and I tried going through the zipper. It messes up your yarn cause it gets caught on the teeth of the zipper.

[@HeavenCurtis-cn4oy]

I have tried pulling yarn from the centre but I prefer pulling from the outside. Love the video and your genuinely happy vibe. 💖

[@elaniarkady7351]

I bought those crochet hooks on a keychain as part of my "apocalypse purse" setup. I love them. I have used them to test yarn and the constant jingling i find soothing.

[@brennkinn]

My gran taught me to hold my yarn the same way you do, but after seeing the rings in your last crochet tool video, I decided to get them. I'd been looking at the rings for months, but they were priced so low that I had thought they had to be just gimmicks. They felt a bit awkward at first, and I wasn't happy with the tension until I tried using one on my index and one on my pinky to slow the pull slightly and spread the tension out to a closer approximation of what I'm used to. With a little fiddling to get the placement and fit to my liking, I was able to get the tension right and now adore them; they are so easy to slip off whenever I have an interruption and back on when I'm ready to start back up without having to wind the yarn around my pinky and index finger and redo till it's comfy. Now I can just slip them on and pull the feed from my yarn spool to my pinky to tighten the yarn or between the pinky and index rings to loosen the yarn, and I'm ready to go in a couple of seconds. If you try the new ring from this video with a second ring on your pinky, it might make all the difference for you. Thank you for sharing by the way. They work nicely for knitting too, and I'm hoping that - on my next project (knitting a two-tone double sided bucket hat) - using two sets of rings pinky/index finger and pinky/middle finger will help me keep the colors straight without getting tangled. Crossing my fingers. (I learned Continental style knitting, so crossing fingers on my right hand😂.) Thanks again. I definitely enjoy your videos and am so glad I subscribed. (My apologies for the multiple edits; I seem to lose my ability to spell and form complete sentences after midnight.🤦

[@brennkinn]

If you slightly disregard the yarn feed holes in the fanny pack and instead, keeping the skein pulling from the center with the yard pulling out toward where the zipper close ends (only pulling the zipper almost but not completely closed so the yarn can be drawn with as little friction as possible) you can still tuck the pieces your working on in the mesh pocket for brief interruptions, then unzip the top and tuck it away with the yarn when you are ready to stop. Actually doing it that way, you might be able to quickly tuck your crochet hook into one of the holes (standing upright) when you need your hands free and easily retrieving it when you're ready. I may be wrong, but to me it looks like you might even be able to fit hooks with ergonomic handles through the top holes.

[@brandonlee5487]

I think the rubber band is meant to go above the yarn being wound around so that it doesn't go flying off maybe? Then you take it off when you're ready to take the skein off :)

[@HollyAuna]

I need to try that!

[@collettepadilla3306]

The silicone ring is placed at the bottom of the yarn ball base to keep the shape, below the yarn NOT under/inside the yarn your spinning. LOVE IT

[@HollyAuna]

I need to try it again that way!

[@marcigitler3187]

I really love my safety eye tool! I usually use it against a hard surface, rather than my fingers, though. Glad you found it!

[@BraidedBracelets]

The place you film in your living room is so beautiful and magical 🍄🧚✨

[@HollyAuna]

Thank you!!! I’ve been working on giving my living room a fairy core makeover ✨🧚

[@erikaraye9387]

The safety eye tools are awesome. They come in different sizes, so if you’re using the larger mm eyes, you can easily find one that will work. I have a set of 2 and I use them all of the time. Total game changer.

[@destinymelendez-needham1062]

As a center puller I've found a tip to minimize the yarn barf! You basically squish the two ends together a few time and then reach inside both ends and where you're fingers meet grab the little ball inside the skein! Hope that helps ❤

[@sadiesspincraft6319]

I call them balls if they have a wrapper on a skein if it's twisted and a cake if its been wound on the yarn winder

[@debrabailey6298]

You are a hoot. You make me happy.

[@HollyAuna]

Awe this comment made me happy! 😊🌻

[@brixey]

I love the cataloging yarn idea!

[@Cyndance]

I have the three little crochet hooks decoratively hanging on the shoulder strap buckle of my handbag. Total attention grabber and has picked up more than a few dropped stitches for my knitter friends and myself. 10/10 over here.

[@gerrinickolson2314]

Because of you I ordered the yarn magnet thingie!!! I AM IN LOVE. It took like 3 weeks in shipping but it was SOOOOOO worth it. I adore it and will always have it on my desk!!! Thank you!!!

[@HollyAuna]

Omgosh this makes my heart so happy thank you for letting me know I’m so glad you love it!

[@floopyboo]

I use a second ring on my pinkie finger and I swear that fixes the tension right up.

[@jenniferd9043]

Ooooh! I'm gonna try that! Thank you 😊

[@tlojewelrylove]

The "electric" yarn winder looks amazing!👍 I have a manual winder I got for UNDER $10 and it's pretty great compared to not having one but I have to stop to untangle my yarn pretty often (depending on the yarn). Btw, that spring thingy... it's for tension control. Thanks for the demo!👍😊

[@strawhatsmanager]

yay!!! i loved the first video and am so glad to see the sequel !!!

[@nyca319]

There’s a great video by The Snugglery on here for your electric yarn winder. It really helped me smooth out some of my initial user errors. Now I love this thing

[@annmariefloyd7053]

My husband got an electric yarn winder as a gift for me. I was so excited but when I got to using it, the tension was ROUGH. My cake was not even close to being tight enough and if I tried to add tension, it would stop spinning. The tensioner did not work at all. I returned it and got one of those big hand crank metal winders for large skeins which I LOVE and highly recommend.

[@Ratiomom1]

Love watching these. Love the Fanny pack for every day projects. Will keep my yarn from getting tangled. I want the ring thing too!

[@ashlyn8976]

I would LOVE to see your stash/organization system. It might give me the motivation to tackle my own storage

[@HollyAuna]

My storage is currently three lathe cardboard boxes, two baskets and about five bags 😂 I NEED to do this project lol

[@lindaelliott1653]

My grandma taught me how to hold my yarn the same way you do. All the gadgets in the world cannot replace that.

[@EmilyMayBeStrange]

Omg the fannny pack for the granny square yarn is freaking genius

[@cortneyedgington7914]

I'd watch the yarn catalogue video.

[@impatientclothing6709]

I would absolutely watch a yarn cataloging video!! I honestly have been wanting to do the same and would love to see how you go about that!

[@zombbae]

I just bought my second yarn spinner haha but OMG ELECTRIC WINDER??!?! I just used the spinner with the winder for the first time and i thought I was so smart haha. Thats so awesome because when you use the same tension and speed the threads will slip less which is the only problem I have with mine Also I just bough the traveling yarn hooks

[@therealnancysteele]

Thanks for doing another one of these videos! Love it! I have the crochet hook keyring. I just use it for my mailbox key. 😉

[@HollyAuna]

I want to make more of these videos they’re so fun!!! Just keeping my eyes open for more things to review 👀

[@MiakaKirino]

Oo, I have the crochet key chain. I too keep it on a carabiner with my keys and my Loops. Haven't actually tried to do anything with the tiny hooks, though... I see them more as a way of displaying my particular geek-ness. Good way to say "I crochet" even if I don't happen to be wearing anything I've made. That electric winder looks like so much fun.... I had fun watching you wind yarn! Also a very good tool for anyone with fatigue issues. And if I want to put safety eyes on anything I definitely need a tool for it... That last bag looks good too. I have several drum-type bags, but they can be a pain to carry around. One that leaves my hands completely free, however...

[@amberv77]

I do too! Sadly I had to take it off I kept hooking it on everything 😝 but it’s super cute ☺️

[@phoebe_AK]

I could be so wrong, BUT although the first cake was hard to get off the yarn winder, I’m thinking the rubber thing is supposed to stay on. It helps with grip. I’m betting that’s why the second cake was long and slipping down the shaft. 😊🎉🧶

[@starzz._934]

thats what i was thinking

[@laurasederquest2687]

I love the safety eye tool, that's fantastic!

[@Kelleykrafts]

The tiny crochet hooks are useful if you get a pull on your sweater. These hooks can help you pull the strand to the inside leaving the outside of the sweater looking great.

[@HollyAuna]

Omgosh great idea !

[@MarleyKrugly]

I have those exact character eyes! I love them bc there are so many choices of eyes and noses!

[@HadleeWalker-p9q]

Yes that case video idea is so good! Ill watch it

[@jmh6823a]

My electric yarn winder looks exactly like yours, but didn't come with a rubber band. I LOVE using it! (my cat loves it too 😁)

[@Storiessongspictures]

I own a yarn store and the keychain with the three crochet hooks on it are normally marketed and sold as a fix-it tool. It’s for fixing mistakes on the go and it’s really for knitting; not for entire crochet projects.

[@fredadufaur2218]

Cool video thanks Holly. In our workshop we deliberately store yarn balls long term in their untensioned state. There’s a risk that once they’re wound into tight balls & buns some yarns become permanently compressed or wibbly wobbly over time.

[@haley_ish]

I love the idea of a granny square walk LOL! I also really like the Red Heart Granny Square yarn and have been playing around with different patterns/designs that work with it, so I'm excited to see your take 🙂

[@PersonWhoIsMe]

I'm so jealous! I tried and tried and tried to get the granny square yarn to work for me! I would basically have to drastically change my tension/go up and down in hook sizes - by two or three letters - for every round! It's truly turned into my arch nemesis - good to know it does actually work for some people.

[@sambam8351]

Another crochet ring you should try is the fyberring, they are hand made and there’s even an option for bulky yarn, I ordered one but haven’t tried it yet because it will take 3 weeks from for my order

[@hollyswanland]

So glad I watched this video 😂 I literally added those tiny crochet hooks to my cart yesterday! Also I will now be Investing in a yarn winder 😂 -other Holly

[@verenamichel2447]

I have one of these key chains. More for decoration really, but I have used them for quick fixes like yarn ends getting loose

[@Shroom_Cat]

I was just recommended your channel from my friend, and I love your content! I am excited for your next live crochet with me, you've inspired me to pick my sweater back up!

[@HollyAuna]

Omgosh this comment made my day welcome to the sunflower family! Tell your friend hi and thank you for recommending my channel!!! I hope to see yall on the next live! 🌻🧶

[@Maplesart21]

I love the first part and the second ❤

[@HollyAuna]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@sebastienlarocque7800]

These Tool videos are so good! Please do more of them, and yeah, I'd watch you winding your yarn while talking about each yarn. I think that would be interesting. Especially if some of the yarns are big box store yarns and you can let us know about washing and durability of those yarns. Anyway.... liked and subscribed.

[@abbie1998ful]

I got some crochet rings because of your last video and i like using them but it made me realize how much i put my work down in the process of making it haha

[@HollyAuna]

Right!? That was kind of my problem with them 😂 I feel like I’m lucky enough to find my hook when I come back to my project, even if I just run to grab a glass of water. The ring is a whole other thing.

[@sweetnavybabe84]

I have that exact yarn winder but in pink and let me tell yall.....GAME CHANGER!!!!! It has made my life so much easier

[@AddisRealiTea]

I use center pull skeins. The winder you used makes center pulls. I never have issues with a lot of yarn barfs. If you take that big yellow skein and rewind it, you’ll get a great center pull skein with very few yarn barfs. The piece that you put at the top of the winder is the pull part after it’s wound.

[@HollyAuna]

It’s so funny I know that in theory, but every time I wind a ball it’s usually for my knitting machine and I have to do outside pull with cakes for the knitting machine 😂 I need to start trying center pulls when I crochet sometimes

[@AddisRealiTea]

@@HollyAuna Oh! That’s understandable. I hand knit so it works for me but I can see the knitting machine needing it outside pull, which makes that wooden yarn thing you use such a needed item! And it looks cool too lol Love your channel and your adorableness!

[@mazmain9248]

After you have wound it, it is called a cake of yarm. My mother was a machine knitter, we bought our wool in skeins and had to wind them, I spent a lot of time winding cakes of yarn and loved doing it. When you use a cake you should take the yarn from the center of the cake.

[@moonmakes]

If you're looking for more products, I highly reccomend trying a Fyberring from Marjielous Creations. It's less for tension, and more for avoiding rope burn when you crochet for too long/ with less soft yarn. It basically sits wherever you want on your pointer finger, where you'd normally let the yarn run - but with the ring between your skin and the yarn. I just got mine in the mail - and I can already tell I like it way more than other tension rings (I've tried ones similar to what you showed in the first video). Plus, they're made of resin and this come in super cute colorful colors! The company even does custom orders for any combo you want, thought I just snagged whatever they had at the time.

[@emilywu4622]

I use a drawstring pouch to crochet on the go, it easily opens and closes and naturally has a small hole when u close for the yarn to come out of, and u can hook on ur hand with the strings

[@beckyadams4729]

As a spinner, I can answer your question about pulling from the center. When you pull from the center you are removing twist as you go. If you have a yarn that is loosely plied you will have much more yarn splitting as your project progresses. You absolutely can pull from the center, but in order to maintain the integrity of the yarn, I suggest re-skeining your yarn if you watn to pull from the center. That will tighten the twist as you pull from the center rather than removing twist. Either way pulling from the center changes the twist over the length of your project.

[@spoiledwitch82]

So I have a fix for the fanny pack. Now I don't have one but I have a bag I had similar problems n I nove my yarn from different places so I don't wanna keep cutting it. The trick is to skip the eyelets altogether and open the zipper slightly n pull from there. I thought the zipper would dray my yarn, but because I'm pulling up from the bag it doesn't interfere after all. My bag I use looks like a small quilted gym bag n I perfect to have to cross over one shoulder to the other side. It's also light, which is nice because of a shoulder injury so I can enjoy my craft without pain. I just thought I'd share that. I also pull yarn from the outside but usually gave it on a yarn bowl to skin it to a cake because I hate the pull of a skein (skayn) but I hate yarn barf more. It's like getting knots out of an old thin necklace. Thank you for your vids I found them helpful n will buy that wooden spindle in the first one for sure.

[@jacquelinelowe4439]

I'd watch that. I love to organise things 😂

[@hailtothefire_]

I'm a center puller. I hate yarn barf too, but I don't have any fancy tools to help me pull the outside. I've been thinking of getting one of those wooden dangle things haha

[@iamjamilyn]

I like that electric yarn spinner!

[@kimgreene9241]

I can’t use a crochet ring either. I do want the electric yarn winder. You were having way too much fun with it 😂

[@KenZchameleon]

I'm 100% center-pull yarn. And I don't mind the yarn monster that comes out sometimes. The clankity clank of the mini hooks would drive me batty 🤣 Thanks for this Part 2!

[@judibess6173]

Little hint - stick the label from the yarn in the center as u pull it off and u will have the yarn info handy.

[@adders135035]

I have to pull from the outside, if I pull from the inside then I spend more time on the Yarn Barfs then I do the Project. 😂🤣. Love your videos! ❤

[@N_Tx_Fiber_Finatic]

Hello. Just found you. I’ve used the small hooks for tatting. It works great as a tool for tatting.

[@brittanyallan3131]

I would watch a video of you going through your entire yarn stash if for no other reason than to fool myself into thinking I will get through my own collection one day 😅