Trying Weird Crochet Tools (so you don’t have to…)

[@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! 🌻🧶👩🏻‍🌾🪴🐸

[@allieg6401]

Great video! The test and honest feedback on the yarn spinner was great!! I was just wondering what yard were you using when u were testing the crochet rings? And yes I’ve already watched part 2 (more then once 😊)

[@Gaming_zone_pak]

I’m for the row counting like the separate row counter it’s actually like $.75

[@Katameez]

@@allieg6401😊😅😅😅😅

[@Shahed-v8h]

@@Gaming_zone_pak 15:41 this is not a crochet counter🥲 it’s a thing that Muslims wear to count there Praise😄👍🏻 and we call it Praise ring

[@idk5824]

U are so creative

[@H87em17y]

The hook with the stitch counter could be great for when you chain for a blanket. Imagine needing to crochet 300 stitches, so crochet 10 stitches, then hit the button. So you only hit the button 30 times, and you can make sure you don't loose track of where you are. I personally couldn't see me pressing that button for every stitch, but counting by 5 or 10 sounds super helpful

[@waterchild83]

I’m doing a temperature blanket and did 250 stitches. I placed a stitch marker every 20 then 10 because thats the amount I had lol but yeah same concept! Great idea!

[@ali_b_lush2]

I use stitch markers to keep track of my stitches too.

[@bakingcellist]

Was also going to suggest clicking every 10 stitches, either one click for every 10 or quickly click 10 times after doing 10 stitches

[@jogrlmeyer3818]

I do stitch markers every 10 to keep track too. So I was thinking of counting 10 and using the counter too

[@criseastman6503]

I was thinking about it for the 500 stitch chain.😂

[@oliverbranches]

I am a self taught crocheter, (with the help of the internet) and never was taught how to hold the yarn or hook, but as you were explaining how your grandma taught you to hold your yarn, I looked down (I was in the middle of crocheting) and realized that’s the exact way I instinctively hold my yarn 😅🩵

[@SRHtheHedgehog]

I ended up holding it differently than the person who taught me initially (it was like a half hour of them teaching me to chain and single crochet lmao), and it turns out a lot of people hold it the same way I do 😂

[@Doofy_goofy_rabbit]

I'm self taught to lol

[@cyberwinn]

Self taught and yes I hold it like that

[@FujishimaAkiko]

I taught myself how to crochet back in the 80s when KZbin didn't exist. I just picked up the yarn and copied what I saw my mom doing because she absolutely refused to teach me how. But I never held my yarn the way she did, or like the lady in the video holds hers, I hold my totally different...lol I used to resent my mother for being that selfish of a person (she's a Boomer...lol) but the fact that my skills surpass hers many times over, I'm glad I didn't learn from her...lol

[@oliverbranches]

@@FujishimaAkiko I love that for you!

[@carolynpurser7469]

I think the yarn spinner is probably the only one I would use. Thank you for the demonstration and your honest opinion.

[@HollyAuna]

The yarn spinner is absolutely my favorite and the one I’ll use the most! Thanks for watching!

[@SRHtheHedgehog]

I use yarn bowls, but the idea of not having to ball up the yarn by hand and just using the magnet stick sounds like a dream.

[@sarahpiane8172]

i just bought a yarn spinner/baller thing and its pretty good but takes a while to make the cakes. now im like why didnt i find the magnetic spinner sooner!

[@stitcherino]

The little “mini watch” stitch counter comes in very handy for amigurumi or similarly complicated patterns. I put it on the same finger you did and count each stitch, and I love it because I’m already having to pay close attention to which stitch I’m on, so I can’t get in a mindless flow.

[@tinamoore2823]

I use mine all the time for amigurumi. I would never know what round I'm on without it.

[@keyzzz04]

Yes, I love mine for amigurumi!(currently using it as I watch the video and crochet)

[@Maye_C]

As a muslim they are used to count your prayers so Yh this is so cool watching her try using it Cus I have used them my whole life

[@roseedge5626]

I bought about 5 of these. One for each project bag! Love them!

[@jmh6823a]

I use mine all the time to count rows and rounds for my projects. I love them!🙂

[@kornelytex]

For the wooden yarn holder, I found if you move your skein up the holding stick a little so its not fully flat on the base of it, it stops most of the small getting stuck moments and just keeps going smoothly!

[@pop_rokz]

Honestly, the little finger stitch counter is my favorite thing. I watch a lot of tv and listen to music a lot when crocheting, which makes me loose my place. So after every stitch, my brain and thumb just automatically hits the little button to count

[@rhondaallen3787]

I also use my finger counter all the time and love it ❤😊

[@Ammuplazz]

The finger counter it actually used to count prays for Muslims

[@isaacjustisaac9738]

@@Ammuplazz/g dont u only need to pray 5 times a day?

[@Ammuplazz]

No not that one like small word like Allhamlulilah

[@nostalqiia]

@@isaacjustisaac9738it’s not a prayer, it’s called “dhikr” or “zikr” (english spelling of the arabic word) it’s like supplication kinda. imagine like christian’s who say hallelujah 10x or so, but we say certain words like alhumdulillah, la illaha ilallah etc. (god is great, allah is the one and only god etc etc). it’s kinda like a rosary except it’s just to keep numbers of how many times we say it. it’s not compulsory either just another way of saying thank you god!

[@never-endingquestions3314]

Came back to add a new comment. I ordered the yarn spinner last night. It came today and I absolutely love it. My cat keeps hitting it when it spins but I love not pulling.

[@jasminemarkey6996]

Did you buy the exact same one? But if you did, where did you buy it bc i love it so much but i can't seem to find it, lol 😂

[@Alenabuba]

​@@jasminemarkey6996 hey love, you can find the excact yarn spinner in the description box of this video!. Its the first link ☺️.

[@jasminemarkey6996]

@@Alenabuba omg thank you soo much 😂

[@Addierose.]

“It was not pretty. Well- I mean the peacock was pretty.” 🤣 that made me laugh so hard

[@HollyAuna]

🦚🦚🦚

[@GI1derY]

She got me, too! 😂

[@story.stitcher]

Instead of yarn bowl or spinner I just do a center pull. It sometimes gets tangled and I have to pull, but it never rolls away and works super easy

[@HollyAuna]

I feel like every time I do that I get yarn barfs 😂

[@irina-ty1336]

My thoughts exactly. The spinner is a pretty object, but it's designed for outside pull

[@kerravonsen2810]

@@HollyAuna Everybody gets yarn barf with centre-pull; it is just one of those things. You pull out the yarn barf, use it up, and then you've got your centre-pull going.

[@kerravonsen2810]

I often use a yarn bowl *with* centre-pull, because the yarn bowl is still holding the ball in place nicely, which can be helpful if the ball is tight and needs more tugging to get the yarn out.

[@Lollyollipop]

@@HollyAuna yarn barf sounds so much better, i usually call it “prolapsing the yarnussy” 😭😭

[@amCoodlah]

For a yarn bowl I use a large metal ikea bowl (BLANDA BLANK). It doesn't have the little cutout to feed the yarn through, but you don't really need that. I just set it on the floor below me while I sit on the couch and crochet. The sides are smooth so the yarn unravels super easy, it's heavy so it doesn't tip or move, and it keeps the skein from running away.

[@theresespencer2827]

I also use a metal bowl to hold my yarn. I use a medium binder clip on the side and slip the yarn through the metal loop handles. It's super handy to stow my hook and project I'm working on.

[@ZimVader-0017]

I saw someone make a yarn bowl out of a hat box. They just made a hole in the lid of the box and put a washer inside the hole. Now they can put the yarn inside the box, pull a thread through the hole, and put the lid back on to keep the yarn from getting dust on it.

[@abigailbrettxneider2514]

I use a glass cookie jar, or a soft bag when I take it to work with me

[@gigiw.7650]

My mom used to walk and knit! I was the designated yarn bag carrier 😂

[@HollyAuna]

Omgosh that’s amazing!!!

[@heathertomlinson1961]

I'm a crochet walker, too. I just have the yarn in a bag and use the center pull. It has to be a pattern I can just keep banging out without too much counting or thinking, like a granny, that sort of thing. LOL, the looks I get while waiting in lines doing this are hilarious.

[@MamaMonsterPride]

My daughter kept stealing my hoodies. I found out it was because she found the pocket perfect for holding a center pull skein so she could walk and crochet

[@mackenziemcconnell8882]

@@MamaMonsterPridewait, she’s a genius

[@e.g.2261]

​@@MamaMonsterPrideI used to do that when I was younger and it was great!..... until the skein got too small and it fell out or knotted 😅

[@elaniarkady7351]

Ok the walk and crochet, theres something fabulous about putting my yarn on a leash. 😂😂😂 i usually use huge skeins that would never work for that but i really want one now.

[@heathertomlinson1961]

Use the center pull and a bag. It works well that way.

[@elaniarkady7351]

​@@heathertomlinson1961 i used chopsticks, a lanyard and a cardboard circle out of an Amazon box with duct tape to make my own bigger and taller one! It works perfectly!

[@The_Forest_Oracle]

A crochet spinner has been an absolute game changer for me! My partner 3d printed one from a free stl, I take it everywhere with me because it’s made crocheting outside the house so accessible to me. I do rewind my yarn into cakes for it. But I can not recommend it enough for people who want to crochet at the coffee shop, at work, today my partner went to the driving range and I sat and used my spinner and crocheted while I watched him. 10/10 can not recommend enough

[@carriewilson9932]

I have never seen these crochet items before. I loved this video SO MUCH. Thank you. Please do this again.

[@HollyAuna]

I really want to I’m looking for more weird crochet finds :) :)

[@HandmadeHappiness-you]

When I was at Disney I used that final surprise hack and I used a plastic hook, since the alarms would beep at me with my metal ergonomic ones. It was *awesome*

[@HollyAuna]

Oh my gosh, what a good hack!

[@donnawyss912]

The wooden yarn ball spinner is a life changing thing. But remember you get what you pay for. I ordered a single one that was regular size & it was great. Bought an oversized one & it is great. Both were higher priced compared to the other single & oversized ones. Then I got a double holder. One on the cheaper side. My husband is using it for a pattern to make some for his wood shop sales. The magnets won’t hold a regular sized skein. So make sure you read reviews & remember the saying…you get what you pay for. Happy Hooking! Great job Holly (my best friend for 65 years, since she was born & we met at the hospital when my mom brought me to meet her. Her mom was mom’s friend. Holly Lee❣️)

[@wifeoftim]

I have the finger counter and I use it for counting my rows and I love mine. I think I would use all the products except that yarn bowl thing. I really want that adorable walk around crochet holder. This will have to be my late Mothers Day gift to myself.

[@Gam3rcat02]

I NEED that first product. The yarn spinner... Omg. I have 4 cats, one of them absolutely LOVES to grab my yarn ball and run around the house with it. That spinner would be amazing

[@tarawalsh6392]

Did you get the link to work? It's giving me an error

[@FlufferKnots]

With the last item, the wrist spinner, put the skein on in the other direction so it creates a better pulling tension. I bet it will not tangle as often!

[@laurenadela911]

Hi! loved this video. the last one, the wrist yarn spinner - its actually a counterfeit version of the Lemonwood Mini Minder - They're on etsy as Lemonwood Fiber tools. They're more expensive but they're handmade with high quality materials and a small business. Thye also spin really well and have a larger version for bigger skeins

[@daniellemccutcheon8118]

I have one of the wooden yarn spinners. It is fantastic. I love it. I used to do center pull, but the spinner is so much better. I found that cotton yarn skeins tend to lose their shape and squish down (the same way the 2nd skein you tried on it did), which then makes it catch and not spin freely. So what I do is wind it into a cake and it works perfectly.

[@Annejuli]

I'm kind of new to crochet (I can make a simple blanket but I'm only just starting to learn to read a pattern). However I've been knitting for more than 50 years. I got one of those ring counters about a year ago and love it! It's great for counting rows. Not sure if I'll use it for crochet but for knitting it's a game changer

[@RandomTheaterKid_2010]

I feel so happy for you. You look like a little kid on Christmas morning. It’s so cute.

[@KeelasCorner]

ohmygosh you’re driving me crazy with the rings LOL I have odd joints in my fingers so it’s very difficult for me to keep correct tension (it’s why it took me years to learn) but I found adjustable crystal rings and used them to help and they are a GAME CHANGER!! You don’t have to get crochet specific rings, MANY places sell them labeled as adjustable rings! and if they’re too big (like in the video) you can squeeze them tighter! easy peasy:)

[@laineehazlehurst1119]

I have the yarn bowl/crochet station which I use every day, the row counter 'ring' which I use whenever I'm making amigurumi and the interchangeable crochet hook which I use whenever we go camping. These items may not suit everyone, but they make my crochet life easier and more enjoyable xx

[@MorganaDarkgoddess]

Hi! While wAtching this vid, I pulled out my own light up set that I never used because the hook kept falling out. Thanks to you, I found out I wasn't tightening the thing enough. I have a tally counter ring and I love it!

[@keleighgarland5779]

Off topic comment here - I love the shroom wall paper behind you. 😄

[@HollyAuna]

We love off topic here 😂 🍄it’s a super easy peel and stick renter friendly paper from Amazon actually!!!!! amzn.to/3wlmepw

[@carollewis5468]

I use a ziplock bag and cut a hole in a corner and thread the yarn through works great.

[@cl3917]

Oh wow, that's so smart! I need to try this, thanks for sharing 😊

[@zoescott779]

I used the same orange cotton to make goldfish for my cats and hid cat nip in the stuffing 😊

[@breezyyshaee693]

My mom got me some crochet rings for my birthday and its amazinggg. I typically hold the yarn in between my pointer and middle finger so my hand cramps up after awhile. The rings are a life changer. Ive tried holding my yarn other ways, but they are not comfy on my hands. The rings are also so cute so its a win-win ❤😊

[@sarahgearhart349]

I love the row counters. I use mine all the time. Also, my brother was attacked by a peacock when he was younger, so he also does not like them.

[@babygurl74]

That yarn spinner is a must have for me. I am a pencil holder BUT i can't part with both of my grandmas crochet hooks for that electric hook. I inherited all their crochet supplies, patterns and yarn when they passed away. For the ring counter I have a package of 2 from my maternal grandma's crochet stuff I inherited and i use it on my middle finger on my left hand and I use it to count rows for me when I'm making baby blankets and plushies. Especially the plushies because the stitch counts change almost every row and I lose track of the rows easily. I've got too much of a tight tension to use those crochet rings.

[@MolecularMachine]

Middle finger of the left hand, same for me! I have a truly terrible working memory, so I do need to use it to count every stitch, and that's how I got comfortable with it.

[@angelicajacobs584]

The yarn spinner is hands down the best knitting gadget I've ever bought. Put off because felt it was unnecessary but with a dog who loves yarn balls its needed.

[@caidyn4624]

I have the hook with the stitch counter and it lights up, it’s so useful and I literally love it so much for travel crocheting, crocheting in bed, or even with dark yarn!!

[@Sherbear60]

With the walking thingy, and you're on you're on the treadmill,,,well you are working those arms at the same time! So, hey,,,you're getting a two for one workout! Thanks for sharing these!!

[@lizholmes4428]

I love the wall paper behind you! The whole room looks so cozy to crochet in!

[@whcis]

You changed my knitting life..after 60 years ! I adore the yarn spinner with the cakes used from outside 10 out of 10. THANKS

[@AnkaaraEnor]

KZbin suggested this video for me and I'm so glad! You are a delight! I need that spinner for sure!

[@HollyAuna]

Awe I’m glad you clicked! Welcome to the sunflower family 🌻🧶 (and if you want to see more weird crochet things I posted a part two lol! This series has been so much fun)

[@compgirl6882]

I had a nice ceramic yarn bowl that I loved. Cat broke it by pushing it off the table. The wood one I have is nice but some yarns stick. The yarn spinner looks great.

[@amybettencourt3404]

Of COURSE the cat pushed the yarn bowl off the table!!! Too much time & attention NOT dedicated to Kitty!!! 😄

[@LadyDoc]

I have a gen 1 yarn spinner (like a paper towel holder on a lazy Susan), crochet rings (the losing them *is* an issue), and the finger counter which I have found amazingly useful while making a Doctor Who scarf- it keeps track of the rows of each color for me. I like all of them.

[@martianpudding9522]

Ooh I also have a cat toy tip! My cat absolutely loves pipe cleaners, like the colorfull ones you can use for arts and crafts, especially when I bend them into little shapes. I got some randomly when she was a kitten do do some kind of craft with and right away she wanted some and has been obsessed ever since. She even figured out where I kept them and started pulling them out of the drawer they were in by herself 😅. I think she loves that she can pick them up because she takes them everywhere (I wake up with some in my bed sometimes 😅) and has even been playing fetch with them lately. She also likes to swipe them up with her paws and throw them aroud and run after them 😊

[@GoofyGooberROCK]

2:32 Omg this is so true. You have no idea how many times my yarn just jumps off where I’m crocheting. It’s insane

[@kerravonsen2810]

Thank you for showing us the hanging magnetic yarn holder! I bought myself a similar one (and added a scrap CD to the bottom of the hanging bit to make the base wider) and it has been awesome! Really great for yarn where you cannot do centre-pull, such as the kind of lace-weight yarn which they wrap around cardboard rolls.

[@sandramacarthur590]

I've been looking at the wrist holder thing for a while. Thanks for doing this video. 🥰

[@sandrarose7129]

When I used a similar one, I only clicked it every 10 stitches. It was helpful and I didn’t change how I held my hand.

[@artsicle3815]

Tilly is sooo cute!! These all seem sooo cool! Thanks for trying them for us ❤

[@HollyAuna]

Tilly is curled up in my lap right now 😭🧶😻

[@armoredwings4182]

I love my counting hook. I don't really count the stitches, but the rows. It's so useful for counting rows. AND I LOVE THE LIGHT it comes with too!

[@EmilyWood1996]

I am an absolute beginner at crochet and I am really struggling with tension. I just bought the crochet rings so hopefully that will help. I’m learning so I can make myself bandannas and whenever my friend has a kid I can make it a blanket 😊 all I’ve made so far is swatches but I’m… hooked lmfao. I’m cycling between my OG hobby of cross stitch and this new hobby of crochet. Wish me luck y’all!

[@conan4real]

crochet and cross stitch pair together really well :) i love seeing projects where people combine them! its pretty popular for pillows :)

[@ali_b_lush2]

I crocheted my yarn bowl and I love it. ❤

[@conan4real]

did you use a pattern for it? :)

[@ali_b_lush2]

@@conan4real I did but I modified it because my yarn was super chunky. It was from Hobbii. I'll look for the name.

[@ali_b_lush2]

The pattern is called "Ribbon baskets". I made mine in Oct 2023 so not sure if the pattern is still available. It was basic stitches, magic ring, single crochet, long single crochet and using back loops. I used a 10.0mm hook with Bernat Plush big yarn in the color after dark to start the bottom. When I got to the sides I moved up to a 11.5mm hook. I added plastic canvas to the bottom and sides to give it sturdiness. It ended up with a circumference of 13in but I reduced rows and stitch count to keep it manageable. Now I am using another modified version of it to make a blanket basket with Hobbii Ribbon yarn.

[@conan4real]

@@ali_b_lush2 wow thank you so much for the information!!!💛 i really appreciate it :)

[@ali_b_lush2]

@@conan4real glad to help 😊🧶💖

[@suesaffel1411]

I think that the lighted hook set would be great when using dark yarn . Wish I had one right now.

[@jacintavattuone4442]

I found that it really wasn't that great forme bc the light is at the bottom of the hook. I think it would be more useful if the head would light up so you could see the stitch, especially when working with dark yarn. 🤔

[@cheyanne314]

Omg you hold your yarn the same way I do! My momma taught me that way and I dunno if I could ever change it up cause I've just perfected my tension that way. Though I might try a ring cause the crochet marathon chafing is no joke lol.

[@peachfuzz7961]

I learned about the beauty blender hack last fall, it legitimately saved me on a couple custom order deadlines. I work in a factory so repetitive motion can be an issue for me as I have mild carpal tunnel. The beauty blender has a permanent home in my crochet kit now.

[@EverRose-us6ix]

Oh it seems like it would get in the way for me but I’m willing to try it because I have carpal and cubital tunnel and if it stops my wrist from getting sore I’m all for it

[@BeccaBullard8]

I would love the yarn holder that you like even the travel one. I also love the little finger yarn row counter,I use that every time I crochet. Thanks for reviewing everything and giving your opinion. Hugs

[@shellyroke]

I found a hoodie designed for knit/ crochet. It has the pocket open at the top and even has a stitched spot for scissors or another hook.

[@Phoenix-ej8qc]

I should have watched this before Christmas! I just found you, and now I know I’m not insane for the peacock yarn ring difficulty. I’ll definitely be getting some different ones, and that yarn spinner you love is on my list now too!

[@HollyAuna]

awe hi new friend welcome to the sunflower family! yeah i think out of all of my videos the yarn spinner is probably still my favorite thing i've reviewed

[@807Crochet]

The row counting ring is something I use All The Time when following a pattern. I absolutely love it❤ I love that you did these reviews. Thank you so much. Based on your opinions I definitely should rush and buy the wood yarn spinner. I’m so pleased to see how strong the magnetic 🧲 part holds ❤

[@forparadise23]

21:31 I use plastic bag thing and it works well

[@maehealy4344]

I love my crochet finger counter! I use it for amigurumi for every, "3sc and inc do 6 times" or whatever I count each 3sc increase as 1 and then i know how many I've done. Sometimes I'll wear 2 (or set the 2nd one next to me) one for rows, one for stitches.

[@marsthebean13]

I’m so happy about the rings, im really struggling with yarn tension as a new crocheter, and I’ve been considering getting them. I’ll definitely get them now!!

[@Idk12508]

I won’t do a push up for every like this comment gets

[@HollyAuna]

Me too 😂

[@KYLETISZAI]

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[@nobodyalways---knows2]

Hey!​@@HollyAuna

[@never-endingquestions3314]

Couch potatoes unite

[@mirunail]

just a reminder that you have 86 pushups to not do!!

[@justv3289]

LOL I want to try the last one. Crocheting while walking sounds awesome😅

[@strawhatsmanager]

would love for this to be a series !!

[@alpines8099]

8:16 i have this hook, i use it for my personal projects(? Since i dont sell anything and since i have discalculia i adore it, i get losr so easily i have to WRITE DOWN every chain i do or i loose ghe count 😂 but i can see why for faster crocheters is kinda odd!

[@KittysLifeAdventures]

Really enjoyed this video. There were products I’ve been curious about. The yarn spinners have been on my list. The ring counters, I’ve tried and was disappointed. Instead, I use this silicone “pop it” toy that has numbers up to 100. It works amazing for smaller projects like amigurumi. I have another that goes to 30. I also have a clickable counter for knitting that goes to 100. Those two methods are my favorite. I actually have a ring that I love. It’s bendable and sized for plus size fingers. I love it and it has made my tension more consistent with my amigurumi. I love the hooks. I think I have the same set. The square thing, I haven’t ordered because it seemed flimsy to me. Anyways, thanks for the video! Looking forward to more of this type of video in future! 🧶💜

[@aolster3198]

The yarn box is a great concept!

[@elizabethe379]

A tension ring was a game changer for me. I can't tension the yarn in my left hand without my hand cramping, and the ring allows me to crochet more conventionally (I had to switch up how I tension both knitting and crochet). I really enjoy mine, it's an octopus :)

[@thatcasualdragon2975]

OMG the beauty blender! I needed to see this video like a week ago (was using a little steel hook and seriously messed up one of my fingers (not seriously like hospital worthy, but I did call an advice nurse to make sure I didn't need to do anything other than what I was). I even have some foam blender things in my bathroom. WRT: crochet rings, some of those models look fine, but some of them are definitely designed more for right handed folks (especially the type where you put the yarn under the peacock's tail and then over the head), but I'll have to look out for the pup, he looks adorable!

[@userNanaCarrie]

The yarn magnet thing you reviewed was so interesting, I bought myself one, and it's one of the best things I've ever purchased for my crocheting!

[@Sienna_me]

My favourite colour is green too! Reminds me of nature!! 🍀

[@HollyAuna]

Yaaaas 💚🍀🌲🌴🐸

[@Sienna_me]

@@HollyAuna ❤️❤️❤️

[@Sienna_me]

@@HollyAuna I just subbed and watched all of your crocheting vids eeek ❤️!!

[@remabai2573]

Hi I 'm 11 year old I am about to start crocheting I had no idea how to crochet and your video's really help I wrote this to tell you thank you I wrote this in this video because I forgot to write 😅

[@peglamphier4745]

You're fantastic. What a lovely crocheter

[@perfectmoments5271]

I love your cat! She is so cute. I also love your videos because i sometimes feel that i need something for when i crochet. Your videos are very helpful.

[@HollyAuna]

Awe thanks so much and thanks for watching !!!

[@amandasmedley10]

I use a crochet ring that has numbers on it and you twist it to count rows. Knitter’s Pride makes it. I got it off Amazon. Best tool I’ve ever used. It’s so easy to use. I put it on my thumb.

[@aceaster2657]

My hands lock up and cramp up a lot very easilly and for me the rings help me crochet longer without having that issue so def recommend them for people like me who have hand/mobility issues and or dyspraxia haha

[@ur-normal-weirdo6268]

Hey Holly, about your loose crochet heads I have the same product you mentioned and a quick suggestion is to screw in the head until you hear and feel the click! Love your channel, been a follower for a while now and you’re so amazing❤

[@xAngelIcex1]

i use 2 vases for my crocheting, 1 tall one for bigger skeins and a lower chonky one for cakes. work perfectly!

[@roelinkabek9286]

I love the digital row counter. I use it on the hand that holds the crochet hook on my ring vinger

[@missfoxcrochet]

the last one spins really well if you hook it above you! mine came with a hook. the yarn spinning strap is literally my favorite yarn tool ever. i also to hook to my purse while im at appointments. & in hospitals/dialysis (im a frequent flier) ill hook it to iv poles and it spins perfectly. Youve definitely pushed me to get a wooden magnet one for at home!

[@mg5866]

hi ! i'm discovering your channel with this video and i just love your energy ! you're so positive ☀️

[@HollyAuna]

Awe hi welcome to the sunflower family!!! 🌻🌻🌻

[@jacquelinelowe4439]

I've just picked up a book for the first time in 41 years & I'm struggling🤦 Just found your channel and I love your energy and how you explain things. Thank you ☺️

[@deevadelyte212]

They have so many new things for new crocheters. I still make balls for some projects. My favorite is the center pull. They didn’t have all these things when I started.

[@tianamarie989]

Thank you for the realistic set up with the yarn holder.

[@HaruDoneYet]

I just started using a yarn bowl and personally I love it. I even like hand winding the yarn

[@egoreknits]

For the yarn caddy (walking yarn holder) you can put a cake of yarn that is larger than the base and it holds it just fine. My husband has 3D printed a few for me. I use mine all the time. I agree with you on the magnetic yarn holder. It is my all time favorite.

[@pearlyjames5842]

I love the counter that looks like a watch. I have 2.

[@celestelopez4333]

Hi, thanks so much for showing all of these yarn work aids. The rings look especially helpful, and the spinner, fantastic ! Also the beauty blender hack looks great for those of us with a touch of arthritis 😊

[@caixolaDaBooH]

I bought the magnectic spinner after your recommendation, I'm in love with it! I'm only afraid I won't be able to crochet without it anymore!! hahahah Thanks

[@mendyviola]

I like using rings for scratchy yarn like wool to prevent “burns” on my finger. They are also good for super slippery yarn like bamboo.

[@HollyAuna]

Omgosh that’s a great tip thanks!

[@bobbykagreene1844]

I have one of those little cute counters in that color and I use it to count rows on my knitting machine! Love the yarn holder. I might need one of those!

[@HollyAuna]

What kind of knitting machine do you have? Luckily my lk150 has a row counter built into it it’s positioned where every time I slide it back-and-forth it counts a row somehow the machine hitting this lever 😂 but I just got a circular machine as well and I don’t think it has one built-in. Maybe I will use it for that! I really love the yarn holder so far !

[@daniellemoxon7222]

Thanks for the tip with the make up blender. Work as a activity person in a nursing home this will be good for my group again thank you 😊

[@emilyivyfoster]

ok first off I'm so so excited for this video as I've been wanting to try a lot of these tools for ages!

[@RainbowWrangler]

The yarn spinner will work perfectly with caked yarn. I always cake my yarn because the figure 8 style wound skeins always have yarn barf 😅 personaly i use an old 5litre pickle jar that i made a crochet cover for as a yarn bowl XD I do own the crochet rings. I use them for things like jute that cause excessive friction and make my finger sore

[@jenniferwhite8259]

I use crochet rings! And my favorites are adjustable and it helps me not to strain my hands too much.

[@skyelorspacex]

Omg I wasn’t convinced on the magnetic spiny one but now I desperately want it

[@sarahburger1049]

The ring counter works well if you keep getting interrupted while crocheting and losing your place. I used to crochet at work between customers and I would do 5-10 stitches then click it up to match so it's not as annoying but still keeps my count accurate. or sometimes i use it if i'm watching a show and getting distracted a lot

[@mightbebatman3659]

This is the first video I've watched on your channel. Thank you for the reviews! I was especially curious about the magnet ball holder. I'm going to order it. It looks like it will work as i hoped it would. Yes! Please do more reviews on craft items.

[@sleebyfaif]

New here- came to see some fun crochet stuff but im loving your sweet energy!! hope your new tools made crochet/knitting sm easier for you :)

[@HollyAuna]

Awe welcome to the sunflower family!

[@alexsilverstar629]

Bought a yarn spinner, and jesus it makes crocheting my potholders so much easier already xDDD. I am also working on a blanket on the side, and yeah, I love this thing

[@taylorhorton-moore1755]

I have so so many of those little counters that look like watches. I put it on my left thumb (I’m right handed) that holds my work and I have gotten fast at tapping it with my other thumb after every row. (I don’t use it for stitches) and it’s so helpful for stuffed animals!