6 things I DON'T DO in crochet

Some of the common crochet practices are a no-no for me! See which ones you agree and disagree with.
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Content:
0:00 Different people
0:58 Knotting
2:32 Yarn materials
4:08 Thoughts on swatching
5:17 Types of crochet items
6:18 Pulling yarn
7:14 Needle types

[@TuulaMaaria]

Check out also this video, 6 hacks for crocheting faster! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3SVcqyJfqaHhtE

[@andrear.5296]

Thankyou for your stitch calculation guide! Happy weekend! :o)

[@janetrobinson2130]

Thank you very much.

[@storage4914]

Thank you so much mummy I have just practiced the chain ropes and it is good 👍 God 🙏 bless you

[@nadeenm8]

Hi ma’am thank you for your videos… iam not getting the calculation guide. Could you please let me know if there Is Any other way to download it.

[@TuulaMaaria]

@@nadeenm8 I must check the downloading system. You can download it directly here drive.google.com/file/d/1pN85bBn7yMpnmQbtRjFMYEz11mJlWh2-/view?usp=drive_link but that doesn't add you to my email list. It will be next week before I can get to see why the form doesn't work!

[@maryluongo1819]

I think it’s such a shame that children are no longer taught basic “home economics” skills like cooking, sewing, crochet/knitting, balancing a checkbook, basic home and auto maintenance/repair, etc. in school. These skills are still so useful, even in today’s technologically-advanced world. What we learn at a young age stays with us for life :)

[@Karin000]

My son is doing a lot of home economics classes in school. Like sewing, cooking, life skill economics and shop. He loves it.

[@tsunamis82]

Time for parents or grandparents to step up before these skills are lost.

​@@Karin000yes they start it back in my Area too. friday after noon. crochet ,knit, wood,cooking and more ,they chose it for 6 week then switch with a new one

[@Ebostic711]

I learned all those things from my mom, grandmas, older aunts and school. I taught all my children all of that and now my granddaughter. I've told my nieces and nephew all they have to do is ask and I'll be more that happy to teach them crochet. They all know everything else. I also offer lessons at my nearest library, my church and the local schools. These skills need to be taught to every generation. It amazed me to see the interest in crochet, knitting, cooking and baking take 8ff during the pandemic here in the USA.

[@TuulaMaaria]

I totally agree, most countries don't do it! Here in Finland they do, it has actually been spread out more in that when I was at school, girls only learned to knit, crochet and sew, now it's boys too. I hope more countries will start to do it!

[@rozsmith6850]

I love the idea of twisting fibers together for a join. I’m a knotter, because I’m always concerned something will fall apart.

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

I use a rope splicing technique. I weave in ends (tails) still, but i weavs in half tails. Rather crocheting or knitting over the halftail, i twist it into the working thread so it hitchhikes along for 3 to 7 stitches, more for acrylic because acrylic yarn tails slides out easier.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Yes, that technique is sort of a combination of many others!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Twisting works well! No, they don't come apart when done right. I have knitted and crocheted for over 50 years, never used knots and never had anything come apart in washes 😊

[@mikedemuth3488]

I am a knotter too and I am always afraid it will come apart so I put Fray Check on the knot, but after seeing the new method of how to join 2 yarns together I AM SOLD. THIS WILL BE MY NEW METHOD TO JOIN YARNS!!!

[@TangledNana]

Well, I actually can’t afford any other yarn than acrylic here in the US, because other yarns are too expensive! Wool is WAY too scratchy and it itches.

[@VictoriaKimball]

I normally wind my skeins into a cake. Not only does it create a smooth center pull, but I also am able to find any irregularities in the yarn ahead of time.

[@LarnaHarwood]

Me too thankfully as I found some terrible joins I could make less severe before I started working with the ball not to mention the terrible tangles, I made them all nice and smooth after I had it on the wool winder - you can also use both ends at the same time working with 2 strands of yarn from the same ball/cake 😉

[@VictoriaKimball]

@@LarnaHarwood ... That too.

[@christinehoward7867]

I do the same too , it takes a little bit longer but honestly not that much amd it beats trying to untwist something ❤great call out

[@MoniqueAO888]

Interesting Video !!! My absolute No-Go is swimm-suits, which where popular some decades ago... ...they just get soaked with water, loose their shape, play their role in gravity and entertain the public.

[@TuulaMaaria]

True, if you crochet swim suite or bikinis, really need to test to find the right yarn that doesn't stretch or shrink when wet! I won't try that either!

[@libbylandscape3560]

😂😂😂

[@dgbow3548]

My favorite Aunt taught me to crochet granny squares when I was 28yrs and I made a blanket for my daughters upcoming birth. That was the first and last thing I crocheted. (I never lost the desire). I never would have stopped crocheting if I had a mentor available like you! So now at 70yrs young I have the privilege to learn the correct way to crochet again. Even if I have to take it apart and start over again (if I didn’t do it right Auntie made me start over) 😂that was love and pride in my work Auntie said.

[@melialenkner1033]

22 and crocheting for about a year now. Couldn't agree more about restarting. I always take apart pieces until I feel they've lived up to their potential. it's integral to the craft. Congrats on reviving an artistic passion!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful that you have started even now, never too late! 💗

[@brendahoward3808]

I appreciate that you are sensitive to the amount of plastic our world is dealing with. I’m a quilter just learning to crochet. I try to be mindful of waste and using eco friendly materials and supplies. I’m so glad I found you on KZbin!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful! 💜

[@jeansaunders1871]

There are 50 things made of plastic visible to where you are sitting. We cannot survive without plastic. If people would just learn to recycle instead of tossing it on the roadside, we’d be okay.

[@TuulaMaaria]

@@jeansaunders1871 Oh yes, I'm not trying to live without plastic, just not using it when it is not in any way needed!

[@fredi6365]

So happy to hear you don't knot. I was taught never to knot a d I still don't after 70 years. Excellent discussion.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!

[@patphares6258]

You are a master in your own right, trusted by many of us who are followers! Thank you for you thoughtful and sage advice…. ❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! 💗💜

[@vasavichoudhary9041]

Thank you for sharing things that you don't do in crochet. It really enables the beginners to understand things that they must avoid while learning to crochet.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!

[@Prayers4theworld]

I started crocheting because of the COVID shutdown. I learned from videos like yours and haven't stopped learning since. I love your teaching style, Tuula Maaria. Thank you!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much, lovely to hear!

[@saab_chick007]

The last few seconds of the "Knots" section blew my mind.. Thank you! that was genius!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful!

[@theMermaidRhonda]

I never realized the larger hole on a skein was the one to look for the center pull..thank you! You should give amigurumi a try! There are lots of patterns that have multiple stitches in them, and they're so cute!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Yes, it's mostly the one to go for, that has something to do with how the skein or ball is in the machine when it is being made! Maybe you are right, who knows, maybe I would fall in love with amigurumi if I made one! 😀

[@icherishcrochetandknit309]

Also, feel around for the "looser" strand before attempting to pull it out. If it feels loose pulling it out, you are probably ok. If it feels tught when you first start pulling, it is probably not the end. Don't keep pullinging. Put your fingers back in and tug lightly on the strands inside the hole till you think you got the right one. With all my experience, 40+ years, I usually grab the right strand on the first or 2nd try 😀

[@vivienlee610]

I didn't know that either!

[@TuulaMaaria]

@@icherishcrochetandknit309 Yes, it takes practice!

[@pamsprojects]

I have found that the outter strand is usually tucked into the opposite out,of the center pull.

[@roseedge5626]

I absolutely love acrylic yarn! The colours tend to be brighter and more uniform.

[@TheMarymarymary]

I also put my finished project in the dryer with a couple dryer sheets to make it nice and soft.

[@ashley-m]

I always thought that people were being ridiculous about center pull balls. I thought it wasn’t that big of a deal, and I had such a hard time finding the center pull in most skeins, so I wrote it off as something I’d never understand. But recently, I had to hand-wind a ball of yarn, so I followed a tutorial for making a center-pull ball. It changed my life!! I have now hand-wound every skein in my collection just for fun. I love the convenience of the center-pull ball. I’ll never go back!!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great, yes, that would be the experience of many, after you start center-pull, you wouldn't imagine doing it in a different way!

[@kyrythkessler1316]

Agreed! I always look for the center pull before buying a skein!

[@LopsideMakes]

I like to put the ball of yarn behind something and pull the yarn if I have trouble with finding the middle, just so it doesn’t move. I definitely prefer pulling from the middle though, it’s just so much better!

[@DSabolStitchery]

I have been crocheting for nearly 50 years and was taught by my mother that her way was THE only way to do things. The #1 advice I give my students now is "of course I think my way is best, I am proficient at this point and find tuned many of my techniques, but you figure out what works best for you". I really like your method of teaching and the mention that we can still learn new things from one another. It is important to get beautiful results, I believe, and there may be more than one way to accomplish that.

[@carlytasmith5754]

I agree with you on all of these except for working with acrylic yarns. I live in the USA and I work with acrylic yarns for charity & for gift giving because the person getting these items won’t know how to care for these items. My family members are the only ones who get crochet items made with higher quality yarns🧶

[@TuulaMaaria]

For charity knitting and crochet I normally use the so-called sock yarns that have mainly real wool but 15-25% polyester and machine washable, then they don't get ruined in washing.

[@romystumpy1197]

Yes very good point

[@tammyhanley]

I used to be really against using acrylic for wearables, but then I started paying attention to the contents of fabrics used for garments, and many of those are not natural fibers either. So, I no longer think it's such a big deal.

[@fatcatfrankie8321]

I use acrylic so I can launder blankets without worrying about shrinkage.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

I used acrylic for years knitting sweaters for my nieces and nephew....my sister would not have been happy to have to hand wash natural fibers for 4 active kids! Acrylic has it's place. But natural fibers are a joy to work with!

[@janettaylor9058]

Love to buy wool yarn but my faniance will not let me.

[@TuulaMaaria]

For blankets for babies it is important to check that the wool is superwash so it is machine washable. I also use so called sock yarn often for blankets - it has the warmth with 70-80% wool but also something to add strength and washability and then it doesn't shrink. There is such a choice in those yarns available.

[@TuulaMaaria]

So many people are under the understanding that real wool needs to be washed by hand - this must be the 10th comment like that! Certainly an idea for a future video to list the many different machine washable wool yarns, I really didn't know that it is so little known!

[@audreysfunadventures4781]

I also learned to crochet at an early age. I’m Finnish also. A friend of the family was crocheting the most interesting little pansies. With thread a a very small hook. In Finnish she said “istu” and watch me. So by that afternoon I was making little pansies too. Then she gave me a couple hooks and different balls of thread and yarn. At ten yrs old I was hooked. Now I’m an avid crocheter. My sister and I went to Finland for 2 weeks. Our relatives are mostly in Raahe. Memories with them and the language and watching you videos and your hearing your voice is a happy time for me Sharon from Medford, OR. (is there a way to reach out to you)

[@sydneyheitzman6907]

I am 22 and I love learning tips from crocheters older than my generation, I think it’s amazing you learned to crochet so young (and in school!) and I have so much respect for your age and how long you have been doing this art and the tried-and-true advice you have to give! I’ve never heard the tip about center pulling from the larger hole thank you!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Lovely to hear young people crocheting 💙 I have 3 daughters all in their 30s and none of them crochets or knits now even though they also learned at school. I love seeing some of the young crochet youtubers, they have a different way to approach crochet, very relaxed compared to older people!

[@user-os9wf7sy1h]

The tears and frustration you saved me by finally being able to do the magic circle. God bless you. Probably saved years of my life from frustration.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad to hear! Happy crocheting!

[@juliefinnegan6548]

I learned a couple of things, so thank you! One was to look for the bigger hole on the end of a skein of yarn to know where to pull the center pull yarn. I am not intrigued by amigarumi either, but once I made a banana and it was quite fun and cute and our young grandkids have played with it a lot, as in "Hide the banana".

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great! True, kids can really enjoy playing with all kinds of amigurumi 😊

[@bella-bee]

Another hint is to look for a yarn going in, which is the outer end of the ball. You’ll likely find the inner end at the other end of the ball. If you pull a whole chunk out at once, count the number of strands joining the inner ball to the outer. If it’s an even number the end is still inside the main ball, so stop unravelling it! If it’s an odd number, the end is in that clump somewhere! I call that string theory!! 🤭

[@bambinaforever1402]

I personally did not like taking end from the middle - when the roll is becoming thinner while u knit or crochet it kinda collapses and twingles with each other. So i prefer taking from outside. Never had a problem

[@deececola7171]

@@bambinaforever1402t

[@luciarel8131]

Thank you for the stitch calculator! It's such a handy tool! I think I do most of the things you do not do, but I love your tutorials, advice, and expertise. Thanks again!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great, thank you!

[@renaweatherspoon6710]

Stitch calculator? Did I miss something??? Just found Tuula tonight and really enjoy her and have watched several of her videos. Haven’t see anything about a calculator.

[@TuulaMaaria]

@@renaweatherspoon6710 All the links mentiooned on the video are in the description. Here's the calculator link, it can be sent to your email address: How to calculate the number of stitches: resources.knit-crochet-blog.com/stitches

[@barbarawilson834]

Tuula, I enjoyed this discussion so much!! Thank you!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DTrainsWife01]

Thank you for sharing!

[@nancyhuber9479]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❣️❣️

[@maribelishooked4378]

Love these videos- always learn something new. Thank you

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you, happy to hear!

[@janisford1724]

I love your Finnish accent and your easy to follow directions and this video. My daughter and I met 23 of my relatives from Paimio, to Sotkamo to Aavasaksa and many more cities. Finland is a beautiful country with beautiful/kaunis people. Thank you very much/ Kiitos paljon. From California.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Great that you have been in many places in Finland 😊 I used to live near Paimio for a number of years and just half of hour from it now! Hope you will come to Finland again!

[@DulceN]

I just found your channel and this is the first video I watch. There is one thing I noticed you do and I absolute love and appreciate: you hold the hook the classic way and not as if it was a screwdriver. Thanks so much! I’m also European and have been crocheting since I was 14 (now 63), mostly with very fine thread and my eyes truly hurt when I try to watch crochet videos where the hook is held like a garage tool.

[@loriforges6304]

I loved your tips and looking forward to this

[@kimgage4354]

I learned to crochet from my grandmother almost 50 years ago. She taught me using a pencil and scrap yarn. Everything I've learned since has been self-taught. I learned how to read a pattern from KZbin. I also don't use knots in wearable projects (except maybe scarves). I prefer natural fibers over acrylic but will use the colors I like best depending on the project.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great, happy crocheting!

[@1windycitygirl]

Congratulations that you are almost at 200,000 subscribers. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Yes, the actual figure that I see in the admin panel is right now 199,921, so probably tomorrow I will reach 200 000 💜

[@bonniecooper1560]

Thank you for all your suggestions. They are very helpful

[@gj9114]

Great tips!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@cfrost87]

I agree with not using acrylic. I don't like the feeling or attributes of acrylic. I like natural fibers.

[@linedanzer4302]

I enjoyed this video and totally respect your perspective. I am so impressed that you crochet for magazines and even more impressed that you were crocheting at 11 years old. I was about that age as well, when I started crocheting.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Great that you also started to crochet at a young age!

[@clairehirtenfeld5846]

Thank you for the tips.

[@brendaleeson29]

Thank you for hints on yarn knots

[@cloudydaez]

I just love acrylics! In the old days like when my mum was a girl there wasn’t much in the way of acrylics and what you got was definitely of very poor quality. Today there are so many beautiful yarns mixed acrylics or acrylic blends and they are so soft and so beautiful I love knitting or crocheting them for baby plus there’s the anti-pilling which is a super bonus. I used to use 100% pure wool but found many times it was very scratchy and not suitable for babies. If I do use a wool it’s either an alpaca or a merino

[@chickenbreast7016]

You need to try blocking with fabric softener for acrylic! Its takes a way a lot of frizz and makes it more flexible for me.

[@christinehoward7867]

Love alpaca wool

[@Nanee907]

I love acrylic yarn. There is such a variety and the care is insanely easy. I can't afford large projects with natural fibers. I have been crocheting for over 50 years and it's the best therapy ❤

[@gayatribhatt4156]

Thank you so much for sharing important information about crochet, I love ❤ to learn from your tutorial 👍 it's very clear to understand how to improve crochet art more and more better ways ...... thank you again 🙏

[@TuulaMaaria]

You are welcome 😊

[@brooklyn__________]

I love your videos!!!

[@clairmarriott2441]

You're a star. Many thanks for these tips.

[@lindadamon2453]

Tuula thank you. I love these helpful tips. What a wonderful thing to be taught crochet in school! I was taught at 11 by a neighbour, and fortunately she had skills that were passed down for generations of women in her family. Again thank you for passing on your skills. Blessings Linda in Australia.❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you Linda! Great that crochet skills get passed even where they are not taught at schools. Most of the world doesn't seem to have crochet at school. For a long time here in Finland only girls learned to knit and crochet at school but now it is both boys and girls.

[@paulaarmstrong3036]

Love your sage advice & beautiful new backdrop! Sixty years of crocheting and I'm still learning, thanks to you.❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Glad you like the new backdrop 💗 Yes, learning never ends!

[@lolirichardson]

Very good and thoughtful thanks

[@kyrythkessler1316]

54 years for me!😊

[@juliasanto9460]

Thank you for your great ideas!

[@kt_master_of_none]

Thank you for another interesting video with some really useful tips 😊 I like hearing what other people do as there's so much I don't know and I love options.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Yes, certainly good to know what kinds of options there are for many things! 😊

[@dawnakern7467]

I learned to loom knit to make hats for the homeless in my area. I learned to crochet when I was young but have developed neuropathy losing feeling in both of my hands. Recently I re-learned to crochet but when I was knitting my husband found an estate sale of a very crafty person and bought all the yarn she had. 12 garbage bags, the lawn size huge ones, full of yarn and brought them home. I spent hours on the living room floor just sorting them but realized that very few had yarn labels so instead of measure every skein I just make due. I still loom knit for the lass fortunate but am crocheting. I use the cotton yarn for placemats, pot holders and washcloths, all the rest are made into hats, scarves, slippers, socks and any other things I want to make. I crochet slowly but everything turns out just the way I want it. I am now crocheting myself a purse. Don't let the words "You can't" stop you. Where there's a will, there's a way and as my grandmother always said "Can't never did anything"

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful, thank you for sharing! Great that you have continued to knit and crochet in spite of challenges. That's a great thing to say, "Can't never did anything"! All the best!

[@kyrythkessler1316]

I learned to crochet at age seven. My mum was trying to learn and I was stuck indoors on a summer day due to rain. My mum made me sit down and work 10 foundation chains, figuring I'd take forever but when she looked up I had a long trail of them! She started me on reading patterns, learning stitches and it turned out I was more skilled than she was - her tension was really bad. She wound up calling her teacher and telling her that her daughter was better at it and let me finish the project! I still have it.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thanks for sharing, that was a lovely way to learn to crochet!

[@eenVlaming]

I learned to knit, crochet and sew in Year 1 (aged 6), which was the norm at the time; having learned to crochet a chain stitch, I got onto such a roll that I just kept going and eventually had a ball of chain that was 1,000m long. My mum kept it in a drawer somewhere for years, but I don't know what happened to it afterwards - well, that was more than 60 years ago! Still love crochet now, but I often prefer making a foundation double or treble to start rather than a foundation chain because I so often find that the chain is too tight for the rest of the project. And by then I'm reluctant to frog back to 0.

[@MidniteSpectre]

I learned from a torn book that was about to be thrown away in my elementary school. I asked a teacher if I could keep it, it was a home economics book and three quarters of it was missing. Then I stopped cause I didn't have materials for it, but I picked it up again in college when internet was more available and I could learn more. It has always been my relaxing hobby since.

[@christinehoward7867]

What an adorable story ! My mom can't crochet at all her grandmother tried to teach her but she couldn't get it, I tried to teach my daughter but she's a lefty so it was hard , I since taught my daughter in law, we started with hdcs, she caught on like a champ , were now learning other stitches and I couldn't be prouder! Now I have a crocheting buddy

[@christinehoward7867]

​@MidniteSpectre it is such a relaxing hobby ! Yes, great call out ! I fall asleep every night crocheting and my kids tease me because I'll be in my chair asleep and I'm still working my stitches !

[@ToniSabol]

Excellent video! Thank you for the suggestions!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!

[@nadinejones9703]

I enjoy all your tips so much,, I have gone back and watched lots of your videos and love the way you crochet..❤️🌻

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much, lovely to hear! 🌸🌸🌸

[@derendathieke8947]

This was interesting! I did not learn to crochet until last year, at the age of 70, so I'm still learning. I do knot sometimes, but it's because I don't feel secure in weaving ends when I have a lot of color changes, but for few or no color changes I don't knot. I also don't care for amagurie, but don't have any interest in yarn bombing, either 8:14 . I do swatch w h en I knit, but haven't made anything with crochet that is fitted, though I do find my stitches to be pretty accurate when I do a swatch for practice. The one thing I wish I could do is to only use natural fibers, but I have to use acrylic or I would not be able to afford yarn! I do use a lot of natural fiber blends, and have been lucky enough to find some natural wools at a resale shop. Once, I even found some cashmere in tiny skeins. It's so soft!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful to hear that you learned to crochet just recently at your age! It is a great hobby to start at any age. I agree with cashmere, feels lovely, I have made a couple of hats using it. But quite expensive!

[@tynsleycalistena9556]

How absolutely fabulous that you learned to crochet!! I love that so much! Happy stitching!!🥰🥰

[@l2eclipzfamus546]

Very helpful tips... thank you!! Love your projects!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much!

[@n2creativity-ccladee640]

Very interesting! Thank you.

[@margaretcottle4207]

I must confess I can't resist knotting my yarn ends as I worry that just weaving in the ends will not be secure enough so I actually do both!

[@didi8835]

Knotting the yarn is just fine 👍

[@TuulaMaaria]

If you weave in first one way and then back it will hold!

[@suestutzle2779]

I am Australian and when I was young there was no acrylic yarn. Everybody knitted in wool or mohair etc. The one problem with that was my brother was allergic to wool and he could never wear jumpers. Our baby hospital, which my craft group crochet or knit baby beanies for, only accept acrylic yarn hats because of possible allergies. I myself use any sort of yarn but I must admit natural fibres are the nicest to crochet with. That was interesting. Thanks for that one Tuula.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! I wonder why the hospital doesn't ask for cotton hats - I haven't heard of anyone being allergic to cotton and in Australia it probably would never be very cold. Thank you commenting!

[@suestutzle2779]

@@TuulaMaaria I have wondered about cotton hats too. Guess they have a reason. I might ask the person who organises all this and see what they say about it.

[@ritalawson7020]

​@@TuulaMaaria it's gets cold in Aussie it gets freezing in winter especially inland

[@Zar2244]

Hi I'm Australian too, I like yarns that don't come from animals, as sheep suffer a lot, I'm an animal lover.

[@nanno8483]

This view into your process was very interesting. Thanks for posting

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Aroundteresaenjoy]

Great information and explanation 🧶😍

[@Value1lady]

Wow i use acrylic yarn and love it!

[@SandraJane-bd8im]

I do too, it holds its shape, washes and wears well, find pure cotton sucks doesn't hold its shape, sags, etc.

[@JudyCZ]

I strongly dislike the look of granny squares. I understand that many people like them and I have nothing against them but I just can't seem to find them cute and I never had a desire to own or create anything with them. Never made one, not planning on starting any time soon.

[@destresswithyoga]

Same here

[@lindaw505]

I’m with you. The basic ones just leave me cold 😂 I must admit however that I have seen ones using a variety of stitches within the square, and the squares vary is size. I found some of these appealing. Are they still considered “granny” squares? I’m not sure. Perhaps someone can enlighten me.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Varies so much what people like. I never used to like granny squares but little by little I have grown to like them quite well. Nowadays also people use the word "granny square" for almost any crochet square!

[@mufinmanswife]

Ty I love watching your channel

[@TNBredRose]

I love them all. Thank you so much. So happy I found you

[@TuulaMaaria]

Welcome!!

[@sarahmariakuipers3967]

We in South Africa can not buy wool because it is expensive I use good quality acrilic because we rarely get snow our winter are not so cold . I would love to crochet with wool I think it will be wonderful

[@TuulaMaaria]

Maybe you can get cotton too. Wool is actually cool as well, some people make summer tops using it!

[@missscepticism686]

I agree with ALL your don'ts! It's especially such a pleasure hearing someone else talk about not using acrylic, aka plastic! Since I began crocheting 2 years ago I made the mistake as a newbie using it for projects and my work never looked like the pattern's photo, even when I followed the gauge, stitch count, and all...I realized it's the quality of the yarn, acrylic is always trying to mimic REAL yarn. Since using wool, cotton, etc...my projects always look so beautiful! Thanks for sharing and I always enjoy listening to your wise input! Best regards from Malta.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you for sharing! Using acrylic is not common in Finland, knitters and crocheters don't easily mention it to others if they do use it! - Malta is one of the places I would love to visit but never have so far!

[@poonamtrivedi9538]

Your tips help me, thanks 😊

[@juilahenry1807]

So delighted to "meet" you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. I'll be looking for more of your videos.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you, great to have you watching! 💙

[@lindarogers1068]

I enjoyed your tips but have to say I can't wear wool and most cotton isn't suitable for clothing so I use acrylic. I think if it gets years of use it's much better than the plastic jugs people buy laundry soap and milk in. I avoid those always!

[@DawnaLovesYarn]

How about alpaca? Its as nice as wool but is well tolerated by those allergic to wool.

[@didi8835]

You wear whatever fibre that suits you. Natural or otherwise. I find wool very itchy and uncomfortable my children would never want to wear any wool jumpers I made. Too many rules in this video!

[@cloudydaez]

@@DawnaLovesYarnI like alpaca. DROPS used to do a Baby Alpaca that was so beautifully soft but they seem to have discontinued it 😩

[@yarnpower]

I wish I could use and wear wool but I can’t. Plus I do a lot of charity knitting and the acrylic I use is easy care.

[@TuulaMaaria]

@didi8835 Many people haven't tried the many different types of wools that exist so they stop using it. I especially love soft washable merinos for babies.

[@curlie112]

What is the garland piece hanging behind you? It's so pretty!!! Is there a pattern for it???

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! Several people have been asking, the garland on the wall was my design in the Simply Crochet magazine a couple of years ago. So far I haven't made a video about it, the written pattern is for sale in my Etsy and Ravelry shops. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frills-party-garland or www.etsy.com/fi-en/listing/1260347199/crochet-pattern-for-frills-party

[@soniasmith3594]

Wonderful video thank you so much

[@chrismarcotte4241]

Love your hacks and good to consider new ideas

[@BreimamaMousey]

i've been knitting and doing crochet for about 50 years or more and i agree with all of your don't items you mention, maybe it's because we were taught the proper way of doing things

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

A knot might hold but the fabric might break right befire or after the knot.

[@TuulaMaaria]

True!

[@raefinn8448]

Loved hearing this. Informative.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad to hear!

[@fascinatingtastes]

I simply LOVED your video. I agree with most of what you said 😊

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@GoldenAstroCat]

There are a lot of good quality acrylic yarns available now, that feel lovely and soft and have many advantages such as for blankets. We shouldn't be made to feel guilty for using it. I'm allergic to wool so it's not for me. The plant fibers such as cotton and bamboo are lovely but are not suitable for all projects. I think use whatever yarn makes you happy.

[@silverlady1692]

That’s exactly what she said. She does not prefer acrylic that is her choice. If you’re feeling guilty about using it maybe you should take a minute and ask yourself why.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Yes, that is why I stressed both in the beginning and end of the video that everyone needs to find what works best for them!

[@marilynhighley1180]

Interesting! I enjoyed hearing your opinions. We are each different and that is good. Who needs 8 billion twins?!? LOL 😂

[@TuulaMaaria]

So true 😊

[@anitatapiocah]

Loved this video, just started learning and eager to make projects! That "take from the center of the yarn" hack is now my favorite!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful!

[@gramcracker2023]

Love this video!! Thank you!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@phojanesyhavong6375]

Me too... Don't like amigurumi..too much details..

[@Kiertiana]

I think that's why I have been avoiding mine. I started out with The Woobles, but after I got the hang of it and made a few, I started on blankets and granny squares. I think the fact that there are so many steps and details is why I'm not as big of a fan as I thought I would be.

[@laura69271]

Not agree with you about acrylic yarn I LOVR ACRYLIC YARN, I can't stand wool it gives me allergies, you can find amazing quality acrylic yarn

[@rifazahussein555]

Very useful. Thank you so very much.

[@SaffronJ7R]

Thank you Tuula. I appreciate your advice.

[@ladykarolyn1]

If you're using acrylic yarn for yarn bombing, isn't that wrapping a tree in plastic? You make beautiful things with it, but isn't it still putting plastic in the environment?

[@TuulaMaaria]

Yes but yarnbombs are very short-lived and just on the surface. I could have taken more time to talk about it more in detail because 90% of my yarnbombs are wool and cotton! Just that occasionally I have added something that has been acrylic. In this year's yarnbomb I didn't have any acrylic.

[@ladykarolyn1]

@TuulaMaaria oh I see! You must do yarn bombing differently from where I live. In my city (in the US), a yarn bombing piece will stay on the tree or bicycle rack or lamppost for years on end, long after it has ceased to be pretty from exposure to the elements. And I don't think I've ever seen one up close that didn't feel like acrylic. It sounds like your yarn bombing culture is just different from what I've seen!

[@acolley2891]

Your banner is really cute. I learned from you. Thank you. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, our Lord

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!

[@stephanieladeinde3224]

Thank you for sharing ive learnt a lot

[@kainoval9085]

i love all your points madam! ❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! 🙂

[@susanleeks17]

I enjoy working with natural fiber & acrylic blends! I knitted a vest for my Uncle years ago from a wool/acrylic blend. He still wears and enjoys it!!!

[@yzchen7069]

Thank you so much for the great tips and sharing of your experiences and skills

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you! 😊

[@user-to7mv8kb4s]

Very Informative Looking forward to more

[@TuulaMaaria]

Awesome, thank you!

[@leanorlinger6333]

I appreciate the ideas that are important to you. Iowa, USA

[@rubylambert7315]

Love the tips. I had always did my yarn from the outside. I will now do the center and the wrapping of the yarn. Thank you.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Wonderful! Yes, try that!

[@kathleen8549]

Thank You, Tuula. You are a wonderful teacher and a lovely person.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much! 💗

[@debrtx]

Wow! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Great information and explanation.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you!💜

[@SONICRAFTS]

Wow! You just taught me so many new things!! Thank you!!❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Great, happy to hear! 💙

[@colleenmoran534]

I’m really glad I found your videos! I’m learning great tips. ❤

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad you like them! Welcome! 💙

[@vickimcvay9061]

these tips really helped me.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Glad to hear!

[@user-zt1ng7wu4y]

Good handy advice. Thank you

[@jennamakesbugs]

You are speaking to my heart about the sharp needle!

[@TuulaMaaria]

😊

[@marshaflorom4220]

Love to Finland!! I am so happy to have found your video! I too have been crocheting for many years!!

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you, enjoy your crocheting!

[@MargJMJ36]

Oooh. Teach us more! ❤️‼️‼️

[@peaceandlove7704]

I have just recently stumbled upon your channel and I have to say, I am thoroughly enjoying all that you share!! Thank you! I started out with acrylic yarn but now I prefer natural fibers. You're right! And I like the way you said it better but it just feels better as your crochet. Thank you for all your time and effort.

[@TuulaMaaria]

Thank you so much, glad you found my channel!

[@nollykoloui]

Very good ideas, agree 100%