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Hello Yarn Lovers,
This is a jammed pack video and I have left these notes in here to help with finding information on patterns, tutorials and yarn stores should you need them.
Thanks you for watching and commenting - joining in on the discussion. I appreciate your support and connecting with you.
Links to past videos mentioned:
#MoodBoardMALSummer24 - Architect to Emotions Intro Video (Guidelines, Inspirations and Time)
• #MoodBoardMALSummer24 ...
Mandala Cakes Videos on Urban Yarn:
New Mandala Colours: • 245 - New Mandala Colo...
Original Mandala Colours: • 244 - Joann Yarn Haul ...
Patterns and Tutorials Mentioned (in no particular order):
Triangular Scarf "Leukone" | pattern by Kleines Feines Austria (Claudia Ramprecht)
Yarn: Stenli Muffin Fresh - colour 1013 02
Hook: 3.5mm Susan Bates Metal
www.etsy.com/c....
Night Shift | by Christopher Salas
www.ravelry.co...
Miss Babs - Aquarius Murray & Co Wool - Not Now Arctic Puffin
Nature’s Walk Crochet Pattern | by Sandra Paul (square called "Gates") www.ravelry.co... A Nature’s Walk Crochet Bonus Squares www.ravelry.co...
Yarn: Willow Rise (Colour Charcoal)
Wind Flower Hexagon | Pattern by Johanna Lindahl (Free Pattern)
www.ravelry.co...
Yarn: A variety of worsted weight yarns
The half Wind Flower Hexagon recipe from Mary on Ravelry (Thanks so much Mary):
www.ravelry.co...
Albert (the bear - not cat) | crochet pattern by Herr Wolle
www.etsy.com/d...
Patterns for Lion Brand Mandala Yarn:
Collection of patterns bundled on Ravelry - ravel.me/urban...
Wonderful makes sent in from Linda - pattern or tutorials she used:
1. Nautilus - Fiber Spider: • The Nautilus Blanket C...
(Love the start of the tutorial - was that the Twilight Zone opening?)
2. Whatchamacallit - Hooked on Sunshine: www.ravelry.co...
3. Beautiful Shells - Joann Martinez: • How To Crochet A Beaut...
KZbin Channels Mentioned (in no particular order):
Rose from ‪@RoselikescrochetB‬
Mary from ‪@slowcrochet‬
Lynann ‪@ninasknotscrochet‬
Special thank you (in no particular order):
Rise for her generous gift of Miss Babs yarn
Linda for her sharing her wonderful blanket makes
Anonymous friend of the channel who sent me my first “I Love This Yarn” skeins many years ago - you know who you are - the Amethyst colour I’m using in the WindFlower Hexagon Blanket.
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[@cynthiacornell1718]

Oh, Gary, the family outing and photos among the astounding natural beauty of your little pocket of the planet was a real pleasure to see ~ I love that you so freely share this aspect of your life, and I love getting inspired by the plants, horizons, water and sky! Wow ~ so beautiful! And the crochet things were pretty, too!

[@janicep4047]

What a beautiful hike, and your makes are always 😍

[@Knotty_By_Nurture]

I'm absolutely loving your mood board make! It's gorgeous! Roy is amazing and now you're HOOKED! That hike was amazing!

[@urbanyarn]

Thanks Knotty by nurture!

[@LoriParsons]

Your cats are simply adorable😻I love your mood board project..can’t wait to see it finished😊

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Your Night Shift is coming along nicely - great colour choices. The views on that hike are simply breathtaking. Thank you for adding the lovely touch of your local nature as a compliment to the yummy yarnie content. 😍♥️

[@kathywelch8722]

The shawl on Hank is so pretty, very colorful and the new shawl you are working on is looking great. I love your colorful cats, they are adorable. You have wonderful projects going. I look forward to seeing the blankets finished. 🧶💜🙏🏻

[@terrymatuozzi1504]

Love your mal Night Shift in beautiful colors. Wow two blankets.❤❤ welcome Roy, pinkhead, greenhead 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛️

[@gioiacasterline4835]

Gary you did it again that shawl is gorgeous love the colors. How completely gorgeous. Love the cats. adorable. Love the green & blue, but you know why.

[@urbanyarn]

Absolutely there's that link to our favourite colour!

[@roxannapurcell7305]

Hi Gary, your mood board shawl is going to be amazing. Those motifs are so pretty!The cats are adorable 😻The hike looked so beautiful…lovely scenery.Take care.😊🧶❤️

[@ArtJunkie]

Super cute cats. I’m making one for my 95 year old mum. She has dementia and requested a blue cat to cuddle with. She is like a little three-year-old girl and loves stuffed animals. I am making it out of blanket yarn so it’s super cuddly. enjoy your cat Roy😊

[@urbanyarn]

Awe! I bet that kitty you're making out of the blanket yarn is going to be super squishy!

[@valeriehowden471]

Hi Gary, good to see you having so much fun with your amigurumi cats. I also think they look more like bears because they have no tails. Cute! Enjoying your sunshine hikes.

[@dragonkat1868]

Loved this video Gary, I miss living out on Vancouver Island. Happy Canada day 🇨🇦.

[@caw46]

The shawl you have created is absolutely beautiful. I will never be able that good of a crocheter to make such a beautiful wearable. You are so talented!!

[@urbanyarn]

I'm sure you make beautiful things.

[@amyelizabeth9088]

Gary, it's always nice to see how well styled ⭐️ Hank ▪︎ Man Form ⭐️ is in the background... Enjoy a very fun and ✨️ 🎇 #HappyCanadaDay 🎇 ✨️

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you so much Amy!

[@debpfunder666]

Give poor Roy some whiskers! He's absolutely adorable.

[@urbanyarn]

LOL - I know what you mean about helping Roy be more cat like... I've been think of a tail before whiskers. Perhaps in the next iterations I make (yes, more will be coming... LOL!)

[@JoyceN818]

Love, love love your ami kitties, especially Roy. They are adorable. Your shawl is gorgeous. Love the stitch detail. In particular I love your Summer mood board make. The colors and pattern are lovely. The hike you went on is right up my alley. My husband and I have been to Canada, Vancouver and Banff. We hope to return and do more sightseeing and hiking. This hike is definitely going on my To Do List.🥰

[@urbanyarn]

Yay! I know that you'd love the Ripple Rock Trail and the many more that are around this area!

[@dismith3888]

I love your ami-cats .. soooo cute 🐱🤗.. gorgeous shawl the colourway is stunning 🧶👌

[@julieann5196]

Hi Gary, I love what Hank is wearing. It is really gorgeous. Your shawl is looking really fine. Love the cute cats! I had the great honor of meeting Rose at the Herrschner's warehouse sale a few weeks back. She is a totally awesome person!!

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Julieann - Rose is so wonderful. I'm glad that you got a chance to meet her. I watched her video where she was chatting about Herrschners. You must of had so much fun sorting through all the great yarn sales.

[@julieann5196]

@@urbanyarn Yes Gary I was like a kid in a candy store😁

[@jackiebechler8823]

I started giggling when after you showed Roy, more cats appeared!!! I love them all!! I will need to try that pattern!! Enjoyed seeing your WIPS!! Your shawl is gorgeous!!

[@urbanyarn]

The Albert pattern is so addictive!

[@judyatwitchpeacecraft]

Your makes are so well thought out and look lovely. Your nature walks are so relaxing.

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you Judy!

[@DianEnglish56]

Hi Gary, hope your day is going well. Your shawl is Gorgeous! Roy and the other cats are Adorable! Beautiful hiking area. 🧶🫂

[@urbanyarn]

We are doing well thanks - I hope you are too too!

[@Angelmom919]

The kitties are so cute!!! I love the color choices!

[@jeannewells6747]

Love the kitties you always bring a smile to my face 😊

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Jeanne!

[@stacyhortner8105]

Oh Gary, I too love Chicago. The Bear may be top series of what's out there. So intense and stunningly beautiful. The first episode of the 3rd season is one of those beautiful episodes. Thank you for another great KZbin video--packed full of information and great projects. Take care.

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you so much Stacy for your comment and spending time watching!

[@user-yk1jc6oz6p]

Awesome view on your hike. Beautiful trees and plants. Looks like an enjoyable hike. 😅🎉

[@urbanyarn]

The hike was very much enjoyable!

[@vickicoleman2474]

Oh, Roy is so cute!! I mean the triplets😂 The wrap behind you is so special, just beautiful. -mood board project is fabulous too. All of your makes and WIPs today are so lovely. Judging from your box of eyes, etc., I’m thinking you’ve been bitten by the Amigurumi bug. They look like fun. Loved your video today.

[@urbanyarn]

I have indeed been bitten by the Ami Bug (well in this case the Ami-cat... for now at least it's just the "Albert" pattern I'm wanting to make.

[@barbarawiltz9453]

The kite shaped shawl has an interesting pattern that works so well with the colors you chose. I grew up in Chicago and spent my childhood and teens taking the buses all over the place. Most of my time was spent visiting the museums especially the Chicago Art Institute.

[@CreationsbyJax]

I can’t even with you right now!!! Every time! Your color work blows my mind up! Kaboom bye bye ! I think I need yarn now … so I can rebuild 🤣🤣🤣

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Jax - sending you much joy and smiles!

[@KellyAnneCalabrese-si6wb]

👋 Gary! Always enjoy your videos. You could read the ingredients of a cake mix and I would be happy! lol Your kitties are adorable and extra special stuffed with scraps. Your kite-shaped shawl sure depicts a tile pattern and your colorways are perfect. If you don't like the heat, get out of the kitchen! lol Thanks for sharing pieces of Canada that most of us will never see. 💙 🇨🇦

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Kelly Anne! Thank you for your sweet message!

[@RoselikescrochetB]

Gary that shawl is gorgeous! Love love love those cats! I need to make one! 💜💜💜👏👏👏

[@urbanyarn]

Hi Rose - You'd love making this one - but a little bit of sewing is needed.

[@shirleyspring4905]

Hi Gary. Your beautiful cats, Roy and his siblings, need to have a tail! 🐈‍⬛. All of your makes and WIPs, are so pretty. The large scarf/shawl on Hank is absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and pattern. Have a nice rest of your weekend.

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Shirley - in the next iteration of this Cat pattern I'm going to add in a tail. I'll be making up my own (as the pattern doesn't have one).

[@slowcrochet]

Hi, Gary! So glad you could learn from my experience with Mandala yarn! It's always a joy to hear about all the yarny things you've been up do! I've been working on my summer mood board make as I've been watching, and I'm excited to finish and send you photos! Hope you had a wonderful Canada Day!

[@urbanyarn]

Great to read your message Mary!

[@joelleburgess3962]

That shawl is absolutely gorgeous!!!😊

[@nerfatari4289]

Hi Gary, I love the cats, so cute lol. The scenery on your hike is so beautiful, I love seeing photos of the areas where people live it's so interesting. The shawls you make are so beautiful and I always love your colour choices. The big show on tv over at the moment is House of the Dragon which is a prequel series to Game of Thrones, we love that and wait eagerly for each episode. Happy Canada day.

[@urbanyarn]

Thanks for the suggestion and recommendation on the tv series House of Dragon. I think that may be my next binge watch when there are a few to view.

[@lindal3451]

Oh my goodness! That shawl is amazing! ❤❤❤

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you so kindly for your comment!

[@joanneannese3433]

Hi friend! Love the Shawl on hank.

[@sherryhooks]

The trail is so beautiful

[@Kobisashi]

Your "cats" are darling! I watched them for some time before I realized they had no whiskers! Cats need whiskers!😅 I loved the trail video. I used to live in Tacoma, Washington, where I loved the forests, ferns, tre es and water!

[@urbanyarn]

Tacoma is close - so you are aware of how wonderful and breathtaking these parts are. I'm thinking of adding a cat tail on the next "Albert" pattern I make.

[@DanetteSWhite]

Hi Gary. Love the shawl Hank is wearing. Your squares have a great pattern texture. Nice colors. 😂 You did love that pattern. Your amigurumis look great. The trail looks great. Nice scenery. My hiking days are over. Presumed Innocent is my type of movie. I also want to check out Bear since it won an Oscar.

[@urbanyarn]

Hi Danette - hope you are enjoying your summer. Thanks for letting me know you like drama TV series. I particularly like short mini series done and dusted in 6 to 8 episodes.

[@sunflowers2838]

That turquoise shawl is stunning. Also the one on the man form

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you so kindly!

[@emesev5381]

Hello Gary Beautiful new projects, the Night Shift Shawl and Albert were my favorites ( Herr Wolle means Mr. Wool in German ). Your hike must have been wonderful and the view is just breathtaking. Thank you for the Ravelry bundle and for mentioning Dark Matter, I love sci-fi. Currently I'm watching the Foundation. Happy Canada Day and enjoy the long weekend🎆.

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Emese - great to read your message. Thank you for the translation. I knew I could rely on you for help in German!

[@pamstarr6570]

Beautiful shawls 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@pearlknitpurl]

Gorgeous, like all your work, Gary! 😊🎉

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you so much!

[@oldmomma56]

Roy the cat is so cuddly looking!! I need to make a couple of those for my family!

[@urbanyarn]

It's an addictive pattern - I'm sure you will enjoy it.

[@vickicoleman2474]

Beautiful area you live in. I was born in Anacortes, WA-not that far from you-but I grew up in San Diego, CA.

[@QEDOma]

I cannot wait to see your MAL finished! The colors are beautiful! I couldn’t join this MAL but maybe next time and it will be so much fun seeing all the makes! 💗🧶 The kitties are adorable! Maybe I’ll be a recipient! 😜

[@urbanyarn]

I cannot wait to see the Mood Boards and Makes in August as well. No worries about the timing for the MAL, we'll look forward to seeing you in the next one.

[@debralindgren4839]

Love the shawl 🥰 you're a great artist 🌈

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you! 😊

[@denyselee7584]

Great Makes. Love your kitties so cute!!!!

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you! 😊

[@SoJustAsk]

Albert reminds me of Life Savers candy. He is adorable.

[@urbanyarn]

I see that!

[@karindewit7836]

Hi gary, youre shawls are allways beauthifull ❤❤

[@urbanyarn]

Oh thank you!

[@beverlyfowler1628]

Your shawl in the background is beautiful!

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you! 😊

[@KathleenDuncan-pu4zo]

Hi Gary love the cats. Looks like a great hike but at 78 and not in the best of health, my days of going hiking are over.

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Kathleen - I understand what you write and I hope you enjoy the outings that I record.

[@kayefudge9469]

Hi Gary love the shawl hank is wearing and your mood board shawl is looking great! You're very talented! Kaye xgreat cat amigurumi 😊

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Kaye - Thank you kindly!

[@carolharry6936]

Another beautiful shawl! I always enjoy seeing your projects and yarns. Love seeing the scenery too. Thanks Gary.

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you so much!

[@MaryEllenAdlington]

Hi Gary!! Love your kitties, but they need tails. You could use the pattern for the arms and attach back behind. Loved your nature walk. Pixel is so cute & those ferns were HUGE!! Mary-Ellen

[@urbanyarn]

This is a great tip! I'll give it a go in the next make.

[@joannezednik2445]

Thank you. ❤

[@DazzlingCrochetsSandy]

Adore Roy and the kitties, mistake and all! so cute! love all the wips and makes. yes, amigurumis are done in spiral, I place a stitch marker at the end of the round to know when you start next one.

[@urbanyarn]

Hello DazzingCrochetSandy - That's a tip I did use to help with the rounds. We love our stitch markers.

[@DazzlingCrochetsSandy]

@@urbanyarn exactly 🤣

[@EverydayKawaii3]

Hi Garry🎉I love your Kawaii 🌈Roy 2,3🌈and beautiful shawl👏👏👏I want Lion brand yarns but this year Japan Yen currency is bad and shipping fee😢 I can't get any from overseas😢 So I really enjoy watching your channel ❤If you come to Tokyo I can be your guide 😊Half hexi is useful👍Thankyou 💖

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Kawaii - that is so generous of you to write. The currency of the Canadian Dollar is also not very strong right now and I'm going to have to limit my USA spending by reducing orders drastically and only on those very rare occasions.

[@judyhock5422]

Hanks shawl is stunning!

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you Judy for that sweet message!

[@aidasoto8443]

That shawl is absolutely beautiful ! The colors and all. Wow that’s cool 💙🩵. Awwww he’s so cute !!!

[@urbanyarn]

Thank Aida - I'm thinking of cat tail in the next Kitty make.

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

Love the colors (of course, I’m an Aquarian!) and the kite shape! Very interesting. ❤ Awww, love your pride month Kitty, ROY! There are videos on joining without a jog-or at least less of a jog on Amigurumi. I have saved many ideas for Mandala yarn on Pinterest. Definitely a good site for ideas!

[@urbanyarn]

Thanks Andrealouis for the suggestion to look at Pinterest! I always get so confused on how to use that program.

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

It’s so easy. Find search and key in what you are looking for. I think you sign in first. Lol!

[@Rachellovesyarn]

Dark Matter is a book also and I highly recommend it!

[@urbanyarn]

Cool Rachell - I may need to find it as an audio book. These days I like to listen while I craft!

[@Rachellovesyarn]

@@urbanyarn I listened to the audiobook. I enjoy listening while crafting also.

[@XiniaR72]

I am in love with the teddy

[@urbanyarn]

The pattern is so addictive!

[@Viviana-Sandy]

Live your cats❤❤

[@urbanyarn]

Thank you so kindly!

[@EmmePhillips-HookinEmme]

The cats are adorable! Did you know Hobbii has lovely fiberfill? I like it better than the stuff I buy at Joann. I use for my emotional support chickens.

[@urbanyarn]

Good to know Emme about the nicer fibre fill from Hobbii! I'll have to look into trying it out.

[@scrimshawrose3236]

Hi Gary, you are making such wonderful things :) your cats are adorable. The bedspread will be a lot of work, but it will be beautiful when you finish it. I would love to watch a tutorial of how you will be joining the squares. The scarf/shawl that is graphic is beautiful I wish I could knit better but I'm just starting to try again to knit. Things are rather wonky :) the only thing I could knit was an eyelash scarf because the lashes covered all my mistakes LOL. Now I am in the land of adding stitches and missing stitches that weren't supposed to be that way, so things at times are a bit wavy :) I hope you have a lovely summer, and I enjoyed your video of you walking in the woods. The rabbits that came from nowhere into my yard ate all of my ferns and Hosta so it was nice to see the ferns in the woods. I have never seen rabbits in my town but in the last couple of years, they just appeared as if magic! Roy is cute.

[@urbanyarn]

I'm so happy you're knitting and giving it a go. There's so much reward making discoveries along the way. I wish you all the joy in summer too. Keep well and thank you for visiting.

[@scrimshawrose3236]

@@urbanyarn Thank you Gary :)I wish you the same. do you have any knitting books or patterns that you like for someone beginning?

[@urbanyarn]

@@scrimshawrose3236 - that's a great question. I'm spoiled for choice online and KZbin has been a great teacher through videos. I have only stitch dictionaries (1000 Japanese Knit and Crochet Stitches as being my stand out). If there's KZbinrs you would like me to suggest - I do have video 020 in my early days where I answer some of my favourite KZbinrs I watched (and still do).

[@scrimshawrose3236]

@@urbanyarn Thank you so very much I will have a look at it.

[@linda11640]

Roy and buddies will look more cat-like if you add whiskers 🐈

[@urbanyarn]

How about adding a tail? I do like a nice clean nose without the whiskers.

[@colleenarthur8472]

All cats need a tail ! The tail could include the missing colour's! They are so sweet! What does Pixel think of them?

[@urbanyarn]

I have to agree Colleen with the cat tail. I will try add it in my make.

[@kimberlynoble5823]

Thanks for the show recommendations. Also I love your cats. What about using a Mandela for a cat?

[@urbanyarn]

That's a great tip! Thank you kindly!

[@LindaMarie6224]

your videos make me smile! The colored cats r so adorable! The shawl on Hank is Gorgeous!! I might attempt to make it with Mandala yarn. Is it really difficult? Your WIPS are beautiful. Where do you find the time to do all this? lol Thanks for showing my blankets. The Nautilus by Fiber Spider is crocheted. The blankets r all made with Mandala yarns and are tutorials. Beautiful scenery on your hike!

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Linda - I like the idea of trying Mandala on the Albert cat pattern. It would be a different feel in acrylic. The ones I did were in cotton. I don't think this pattern very difficult - if you're happy to crochet tight (using a smaller than recommended sized hook).

[@LindaMarie6224]

​@@urbanyarnI would like to make ur shawl using Mandala.

[@AeroLuvrr]

Gary I love Roy! I copied and pasted Ravelry link to pattern buying next month and the yarn to make myself one. I just made my first Amigurumi! 🥰 Sanita likes crochet’s Big Dill. I named him Gappy because I went ahead and sewed in my ending tail when I should not have and used it to sew up the gaps which when I watched the end of video, I realized I messed up, so Gappy is his name. 😂 I love all your makes. They are so beautiful. I am going to try to figure out how to do mood board or maybe use one of yours so nice of you to offer! If I don’t make it in on this One I’ll try to make it in another one of your future mood boards.

[@urbanyarn]

Hello AeroLuvrr. Thanks for watching and commenting. I would be honoured if you joined in on the Mood Board, and please do use one of mine if you need inspiration.

[@AeroLuvrr]

Thank you Gary.

[@flowergirl9771]

The cats is very cute, but Gary he needs a long tail!

[@urbanyarn]

Agreed - I'll make one in the next cat!

[@sherryhooks]

She offers to add the free ones when you buy the extras in one packet

[@lisapeek1]

Hi. I love Hanks shawl ❤. Your teals wip is amazing. I love the color, I can't wait to see it after thransversing the colors, Gorgeous 😍. Very pretty squares. Theyre going to be stunning! I love those in summer, no heavy, hot wip on top of me 😊. Cute kitties 😍 ❤

[@enchansin-cindy]

hi

[@urbanyarn]

Hello Enchansin-cindy!

[@cclark1273]