why you should make a mental health blanket 💌 all about my blanket, advice, and what I've learned

whether it's for helping with depression, anxiety, etc, I hope this project is something you'll consider. it can be crocheted, or knitted, or anything you'd like! the sky is the limit! :)
please excuse my slightly scruffy appearance, as I'm currently in bed most of the time recovering from a surgery. I can't believe the entire second half of this video I have ahoge, whoops. I hope you have a lovely holiday season!
💌 Timestamps
1:12 About my blanket
4:49 Why I decided to make this blanket
5:25 What I learned from working on it
10:39 Advice for making your own
TL Yarn Crafts temperature blanket
• Linen Stitch Square - ... (The pattern/plan is discussed here)
• Catching Up On My 2021... (you can watch her work it up here)
A great guide for getting started
• Crochet a MOOD Blanket...
Yarn I Used:
Creme Cotton by Loops & Threads (Michaels!)
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My instagram:
/ whatnikkimade
Music by demongummies
• breath of the wild ~ a...
#crochet #knitting #actuallyautistic

[@jerseydick]

Hi! Does anyone have any other ideas that follow the same concept but aren’t necessarily knitting/crocheting?

[@withlove_nikki]

would it be alright with you if I pinned this comment so more people can see it and give any ideas they have? :) I once saw someone make one big embroidery piece with something that symbolized each day of the year on it! maybe a cross-stitch mosaic could be an idea too!

[@hobbymoth]

I've seen someone do something similar with beads! Like in a necklace or garland, depending on what size beads you use. You could probably come up with a cool design on a canvas with a space for each day to paint as well

[@silverfox9648]

Or filling in a mandala with colors

[@rinsuu9848]

The first thing I thought of was maybe some sort of patchwork quilt? You could use smaller squares of fabric to represent each day, or maybe condense it to a week? And have different fabrics for the different moods? I will say, I have little experience with sewing so I don't know how viable this idea is... It just popped into my head when I read your comment lol

[@eevesjunkyard]

I’ve seen people do this with cross stitch :)

[@wheatgerm1208]

Twice I crocheted a divorce blanket. By the time I'd completed each project, I'd worked through the feelings and was in a much better head space. Both times I took the completed blanket and added it to a clothing donations collection. Finishing was good; disposing was even better.

[@RaspberryRenegade]

That's brilliant!!

[@AbiFranklin]

I'm sitting here in my feels on the what would have been our anniversary if he hadn't divorced me last year and this sounds like a great idea.

[@wheatgerm1208]

@@AbiFranklin If you do it right, you might even forget what date your anniversary was. Hang tough. Life gets better!

[@valisesgourmandises2571]

Can you share how you made it? I've been wanting to make a mood blanket but i was afraid it would just show how sad I've been 🥺 maybe a divorce blanket could be something.. 😌

[@wheatgerm1208]

@@valisesgourmandises2571 It was nothing so complicated as a mood blanket. I just found a standard pattern for squares that were later stitched together. For me, it wasn't about the pattern or the colors, it was just the therapy of the needlework. I hope you find a project that will do the same for you.

[@lane95]

I loved the part where you said "but when I look for that horrible day it blends in with the rest of them" this video is so helpful and just nice to listen to thank u

[@withlove_nikki]

I’m so glad!! thank you very much for watching! 🥺💗

[@Violexie-wb7op]

Same! I couldn't have said it better myself. 🥹 This is the first video I've seen from this channel but I am in my feelings. This is such a powerful video.

[@vickirasmussen4791]

I just realized I have done 3 of these blanket. They don't look like anything like yours..but making help me at that point in time and now I have them to stay warm

[@lane95]

@@withlove_nikki starting today, I'm making my own mental health blanket, thank you for your inspiration 😁😁 everyone does these year blanket things but it was your video that I was like yes!! Finally something's different

[@RaspberryRenegade]

Agreed!! Thank you (and bravo) for taking the risk of being vulnerable by sharing your process and personal motivations.

[@leviscozyworld]

Learning to crochet gave me something physical to do when i sat down and watched tv or did something not considered "useful" which both helped me feel busy but also made me examine why i need to be useful 24/7. a mental health blanket is such a beautiful idea

[@withlove_nikki]

!!! very true, the need to be productive is so ingrained in us. like sometimes I just want to sit and make a silly crochet worm or whatever. it’s peaceful 💗

[@drodlaren]

The sentiment about choosing nice colors for lower days is very beautiful! Makes you appreciate those days since it all adds up and brings life to the piece

[@withlove_nikki]

thank you! every little bit to lift spirits is a help 🥰

[@florentrighi907]

I've been working on one of these!! It's not strictly to 2022, since I didn't start it until April and intend to do a full 52 weeks, but it does cover a full year! I do starburst granny squares - they look like little flowers 🥰 so I split them up into a system of 1-10, where roses are 1-3, sunflowers are 4-7, and dandelions are 8-10. I like thinking of it as my garden!! ❤️

[@withlove_nikki]

this sounds *beautiful*!!! I’m so in love with this concept, I bet it looks incredible so far!!! 🌻💓

[@caesiumtea]

That idea is so beautiful!! I hope you have a wonderful full blanket by now!

[@raevynwoods9403]

I don't know if this idea would work for me since I am so bad at tracking anything, but I love the idea of a mental health blanket! And the neutral-low and neutral-high categories are genius, I'd never thought of that. I often have days where is just feel slightly different nuances of ~eehhhh~ and I've never really been able to put those days into a good word. But the different neutrals clicked!

[@withlove_nikki]

ahh I feel this so much. the days where I open my notes app and see that I’ve forgotten to mark like, four days in a row are horrible 😭 honestly it was a struggle and a half to get into the habit, because I forget anything and everything, so I don’t blame you! I’m glad the neutral categories clicked for you! sometimes I feel a little silly explaining it to people but it really is just like that some days. like “ehhhh (affectionate)” and “ehhhh (derogatory)” 😅

[@Violexie-wb7op]

Same. I'm adhd and anxious 😟 so keeping track would really stress me out.

[@ArDeeMee]

NEVER use grey for neutral days. I have a mood tracking app, and the suggested color schemes are red-grey-green. That‘s such an insulting way of treating neutral feelings. Neutral is NORMAL. It is the base state of mind.

[@withlove_nikki]

@@ArDeeMee while neutral is normal and nothing to be ashamed of, I think it’s also worth noting that everyone’s base is different, and everyone’s relationships with those states are different too. my own base state was lower for a long time, and my relationship with “neutral” has changed along with it. plus, since this is an artistic project, I think there’s no shame in picking colors that resonate with you, and if that’s gray, so be it. I think whether it’s an insulting choice or not is up to each individual person and their own relationships with mental health :)

[@ArDeeMee]

@@withlove_nikki Oh, a blanket entirely in grey tones would look lovely. It‘s my favorite color, alongside dark red and blue. My problem is with a lot of people thinking that neutral is somehow BAD and NEGATIVE, and therefore MUST be grey like rainclouds. Like… no. Just no. That‘s the opposite of reality. Thinking like that artificially drags you down and devalues actual feelings. And if you‘re already dealing with depression, declaring the having of feelings as bad is destructive. That‘s what I meant.

[@ashmelville]

I am also autistic and struggle with alexithymia. I love that you added in the neutral highs a lows ! and I really think doing this project in 2023 will help me to identify how I am feeling, name those feelings and process them ( as well as working with my therapist ). thank you for sharing this amazing video

[@withlove_nikki]

I hope it helps!! 💗 it’s been such a good learning experience, I hope it can be a lovely time for you as well. and I hope you’re having a lovely day too! 😁💗

[@xethecat]

Heyy did you end up doing it? If so did it help you?

[@morganunraveled]

this is so good for awareness of emotions & also for accepting emotions as they are, especially in a ‘good vibes only’ society… its so valuable to allow yourself to make space for a full spectrum of emotion 💕

[@withlove_nikki]

oh my gosh YES! one of the things I’ve been practicing this year is really sitting with my sadness/negative emotions and letting myself feel them before I rush to make things better. of course nobody likes to feel bad, and of course self care is important, but it’s just as important to let yourself process and feel things as they are, since we’re not meant to be happy all the time. otherwise how would we grow? it’s been on my mind a lot 💗

[@weirdrabbitgirl]

This has really gotten me thinking, and honestly my only hesitation is that I don't particularly like things with a lot of busy colors or patterns. The way that temperature/mental health/mood blankets seem to require so many colors (even if they all pair well) means it wouldn't really fit in with my style. But I've had an idea, and I think I might try this: I'm going to do it in only one color; or I'll pick a design with pre-determined colors and act on that. instead of tracking using colors, I'll track using different stitch patterns. I think that for knitting, the easiest way to do this would be to do a scale going from all knits, which is the best, to all purls, which is the worst. Then I create a scale going through the number of different emotions I need to track, but from this general 'good to bad' scale that these mostly seem to follow. Like from 'purl every 5th stich', 'purl every 4th stitch' etc. And I can look at the piece, and depending on how much texture it has, i'll be able to tell the patterns by seeing how many of those bumpy purls are showing up. Also, for me, I think I might make a mental health scarf, to also lower the bar for myself in being able to knit a row for each day and having a smaller project than a blanket in front of me. And I'll decide on some sort of lacework or unique border to be a divider between months. For anyone else who is feeling the same way that I do, I hope this idea helps. I"d love to hear more ideas for knitting/fiber ideas for these that use segments other than rows as well.

[@withlove_nikki]

I adore this idea! I’d love to see how it works up with different textures, and it will especially look great as a scarf in my opinion 💕

[@nefertitimontoya]

I'm the same way and I don't knit or crochet but this idea makes this project a maybe in my future!

[@erisisthename]

Thank you for this idea! I have PTSD and struggle with anxiety on a daily basis which affects me in so many ways. I’ve crocheted for. 30 years, and love the craft. This is such a unique way to study myself almost objectively to figure out my head and heart. I can’t wait to make one.

[@withlove_nikki]

I hope you have a lovely time working on your project! I wish you the best and the most comfort and peace in your crafts and life ☺️💗

[@ScoundrelChestnut]

i am watching this and i feel like crying knitting is my only physical comfort, i feel grounded when i knit dare i say even safe, i'm so thankful this popped up to me, been having very difficult two years of unemployment duo to my mental health struggle but now i'm trying to power through, i'm totally planning on starting the blanket in 2023, i'm actually brain storming colors right now, i'm so happy i found your channel nikki so looking forward for your videos , damn i'm actually way too emotional now >:( happy early new year and have a lovely gentle day

[@withlove_nikki]

oh my gosh, are you me, writing this comment in january this year?? like I was in the exact same position, 2 years unemployed due to mental health and massive burnout. I’m so sorry things have been rough for you. I hope the blanket can bring you comfort and be a source of relief for you when you need it! and I hope your situation will turn around soon, in the best of ways, so you can feel your best 💗 I’ll be cheering for you!!! 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@cosmictwin8514]

Hang in there hon!

[@ishitaarora281]

More power to you sister! I'm rooting for you ❤

[@PurpleTechWiz]

I've been struggling myself lately and I hope you feel better

[@bobbieaubel2064]

I love this idea! I jotted down something you said “one bad day does not ruin your month/year”. I appreciate this because when we are in the worst of whatever, it is so easy to focus on the bad and forget to see all the good around us (or days before). I have depression, and I am going to use your blanket idea to help me maneuver through my days. Thank you for sharing this idea!!!

[@amystuge4110]

I think I might try to make a blanket like this but instead of my mental health it would probably be related how tired I am(I have a sleep disorder so it affects my life alot) it would be cool for me to see how it changes throughout the year and then also eventually be able to sleep with that blanket on my bad day.

[@withlove_nikki]

!!! that’s an incredible idea! the fact that it’ll be used for exactly what you were tracking it for is especially sweet. I hope it’ll be a comfort for you on both bad days and good 💗

[@CozyWithRaven]

"looking back at all of the days i made it through" made me tear up. Your blanket is beautiful!!!

[@verenamichel2447]

I love this idea! I don't know if I could actually keep it up - I struggle with routines - but the project is great! If you have to reach for the lowest color again, please remember that you have survived 100% of your worst days!

[@withlove_nikki]

this is such a beautiful and needed reminder, thank you so much 💓

[@Jessica-yy5wm]

Thank you for sharing this! I started crocheting again to help with my anxiety, so this is perfect. I turn 39 this year and plan to do this from my 39th to 40th birthday.

[@withlove_nikki]

I love this idea!!! happy early birthday!! 🥳💓💓💓

[@Kat-tc8bc]

Im autistic as well and I really struggle with alexithymia, as well as just regulating myself in general. Crochet is one of my comfort crafts/hobbies right now so I think that this would be an amazing idea for me to do in the next year! I've been meaning to try and track my meltdowns specifically in a way that makes them a little easier to deal with and look back on, and I think this is the perfect way to do so :)

[@withlove_nikki]

I'm so glad to hear it!! 💗 the blanket has been so helpful with spotting my meltdowns, and the days around it too. I can catch patterns and be prepared ahead of time sometimes. I hope you have a great time with your project!! 💞

[@CayCayJynx]

I thought you were gonna talk about hugging a blanket because you were sad, but I find this video very wholesome!

[@evawestendorp9757]

I think I found my project for 2023! I have autism and a panic and anxiety disorder and since september 2021 struggle with PTSD and on top of it I have long COVID. 2023 will become a difficult year in terms of therapy (A lot!) So this souds as a great project to help dealing with it. My PTSD therapist asked me numerous times of crocheting will help me getting through a session to help me staying more relaxed and for stimming. So I'm definitely going to give it a try! Thank you very much! And I love it is in big granny squares 😍. Love from The Netherlands ❤

[@withlove_nikki]

that’s so sweet of your therapist!! I think that’s a great idea, and something I’ve thought of asking for for difficult sessions myself. I’m sorry things have been rough for you - it sounds like a lot is ahead in 2023 but I hope it all goes well and you’ll be able to come out of the year stronger than ever!!! 💗💗💗 I’m sending you lots of strength, warmth, and virtual hugs!! 💗💗💗

[@evawestendorp9757]

@@withlove_nikki thank you so much! I wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2023! Maybe I can give an update of my blanket.

[@ishitaarora281]

Love you sister. Thank you for sharing. I heard you and I am rooting for you ❤

[@NeekkeKayla]

I can imagine taking the project to a therapy session lol. If you're going every week, it's a good way to remember things went!

[@evawestendorp9757]

@@NeekkeKayla I think I'm gonna do that. My therapist thinks it's a gratis idea to cope with all the stress and anxiety during a session.

[@ASMinor]

I am an avid mental health awareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my KZbin channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💚💚

[@karlijnscorner]

3:30 is honestly a mood. I don't think I have ever heard a sentence that summed my life up so well 😂😭

[@vincentnicholaslupin]

Your neutral score changes the way I think about my mental health completely! I have BPD so pinning down an emotion for a day is so hard for me but having a neutral high and low score is amazing! I'm new to crocheting (so a bit scared by this big project) but I love this idea!

[@withlove_nikki]

I’m so glad to hear that! it’s been great seeing that other people relate to the neutral scores; it can feel so lonely wondering if I’m the only one who feels things in between, when others seem to be able to pin down one single emotion. thank you so much for watching, and I hope your crochet journey has been fun so far and continues to be! 💗

[@SimBits]

I swear I get so excited when I see creators making videos I like and i find out they're autistic like me! I'm starting my blanket tomorrow, thanks for the great idea

[@krystlepoulin6382]

I feel like using my favorite colors as the happiest colors would encourage me to invest more energy into my own happiness so I could use those colors more often.

[@deathraydoll]

Thanks so much for this video! I'm 10 days in and have managed to surprise myself by tracking everyday and keeping up with crocheting. I used bulky (Bernina blanket) yarn and am now realizing that each month is going to be 3 ft. wide, so it may end up only being a 6 month project 😆 Regardless, I look forward to working on it each day and am already starting to see patterns (like that lower days tend to be when I'm alone all day and higher days tend to be when I'm with friends. I'm an introvert, so I always thought I was happiest alone, but it seems I need to incorporate a bit more social time into my life.) I'm grateful for this insight and look forward to seeing how it all comes together!

[@Chronicallyiconicgay]

I’ve been thinking about doing a mood blanket for the past two months and this video is the final push I needed to accept doing this for 2023. I downloaded an app that came recommended from a friend that does mood tracking and I’m going to use that to record everything. I struggle a lot with placing how I feel and I hope that after a year of working on this project I’ll be in a better place with that. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@withlove_nikki]

I’m so happy to hear that!! 💗 oh wow, it didn’t even occur to me to try an app with a mood tracker. does it have a lot of moods to choose from? and best of luck on your project next year!! 💗💗💗

[@Chronicallyiconicgay]

@@withlove_nikki the app is called the daily bean. It has about 6 moods to choose from and you can also add what types of feelings you were having that day and more plus a journal option to write about the day. I’ve been finding it helpful to describe the whole day and then at the end give it an overall rating. I’ve only had it for a couple of days so far but I think it’s going to be a really great part of my nightly routine now 😊

[@peacelovejoy815]

You are a beautiful soul! Thank you for this amazing info, I'm excited to start one of these

[@BookieCharm]

Wow love this idea and the blanket looks so cozy! Love that you’re sharing this and that others are sharing ideas in the comments too ❤

[@elinarirhodan3760]

The blanket (and all the suggestions other commenters have made!) is absolutely something I'm now going to start planning for next year. I already use crafts of various sorts to help settle my mood and clear my mind, so this will tie that *and* prompt me to keep up with the mood tracking I started in September. Thank you all for the ideas!

[@containstoxicingredients]

I really love the idea of this project. Thank you for sharing

[@choscuppatea]

definitely doing this! I've always wanted to do one of those year long crochet projects :) and honestly, this would help so much with being more mindful and aware, I love it!

[@Chr0chet_Obsessed]

I am TOTALLY doing this!! This idea is so good and feels like it'll really help me. :)

[@pamcarter4980]

Took notes , gonna give it a try. Depression is ruling my life right now .This may be a way to acknowledge it and put it away

[@withlove_nikki]

I’m so sorry to hear that :( I hope the project helps, and that you’re able to feel better soon!! I’m sending you lots of warmth 💗

[@RaspberryRenegade]

I hear you. Sometimes just getting through the day with depression is a win, and acknowledging that has helped me fight against the hopelessness that can seem so overwhelming sometimes - this seems like a project that could help keep things like that in perspective in a tangible way.

[@Mel-pt3vb]

i love your explanation your blanket is beautiful it’s a good idea!

[@bEAuTiful_Selah13]

This video is so inspiring! I had considered a mood blanket previously but I love your idea of an overall mental health blanket. I’m so excited to see how my good, bad, & in between days come together to make something beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@CallieTheCaring]

I’m doing this! I’m using the same pattern, and I started my first square today, I’m really excited about it!

[@neurodivergentlily]

this is genuinely such an amazing video. the metaphorical significance, the literary flow, the literally artistic beauty of the project, and the depth of significance it had on your life, which you are now allowing us to appreciate and learn from, too

[@LittleFu68]

This is such a lovely idea! Sounds like a great way to reframe your perspective on bad days especially. I’m definitely going to save this for later and share it with my fellow anxious crafty friends. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@steveyouraveragehamster9383]

I love this blanket! It's such a cool concept :)) I'm stilling learning the basics of crocheting but when I get better I hope to make something like this or a mood blanket next year!

[@secrecy3915]

I clicked thinking this was gonna be something about cozy=happy. But this is way smarter than I anticipated.

[@seesawrosy]

I am convinced and I am so in love with the idea and the message behind it! I just ordered some yarn to get started with! I am so exited to get started in January!

[@baileescott401]

This video is so beautiful. I've been seeing connections between accepting my art, and accepting myself. The idea of being worried about something, but realizing the bigger picture, and seeing that it's all okay. Nothing ever has to be perfect, the unexpected things are prettier than being perfect

[@SarahMaeBea]

A great idea and great color scheme. Thank you for sharing!

[@AoiUsagiOtoko]

this is such a fantastic idea! i just got a bunch of new yarn from a family member and this seems like an amazing way to put it to use! i just happened to randomly stumble on this video, it feels so serendipitous

[@chuuvenus]

i’ll be starting this project for the new year! thank you for inspiration i think it’s such a beautiful idea!!!

[@remyoung]

I absolutely love this video❤️ and the brand you are using is one of my favorites, so adorable and so soft!

[@pebbles714]

This is such a wonderful Idea! I’m a day late but i will definitely be making something like your blanket this year! :)

[@riftlee]

Oh my gosh, I can't wait to do one of these. I won't be able to start for a couple months since I don't have the yarn, but definitely doing it

[@Jaszyminee]

I love this so much that I started planning mine out while watching this. Thank you for my project for this year!

[@ippeunknits]

absolutely love this pattern and the whole idea of it!! i've been keeping track of my moods and haven't decided what yarn to use yet, but i'll definitely be making this! thanks for all the info and advice :)

[@bohemianmermaid]

Great video 🙌🏼💜 you've almost convinced me to make one! And I am bad at daily tasks, this seems like a good exercise in patience. Thanks for the lovely thoughts. Crochet for life!! 🧜🏼‍♀️🧶

[@ghostybug0]

I am excited to start working on one of these in the new year!

[@moonsoww]

this video is so beautiful im not even gonna lie I teared up a little! Hearing you talk about how you can look back and remember how you survied those bad days really resonated with me because I also have autism and anxiety and its really hard for me to process my emotions and talk about them. Im working on getting a therapist but im going shopping tomorrow so I will for sure pick up some yarn to make a mental health blanket this year. Thank you for making ths video and sharing your experience :)

[@skullandcrossstitch]

I absolutely love this idea ❤️ I've never understood the use of temp blankets but I've been obsessed since I saw this video a few days ago and I picked up yarn and started today. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@spacebunstudio]

I love this idea so much! Crocheting is a stim for me too, especially with a relaxing pattern and comfy yarn. I love everything you said about mental health too, very spot on, thank you for sharing! 💜✨ It's so hard to remind yourself that a bad day doesn't mean a bad life when you're in the middle of it, but the blanket is such a nice reminder of that~

[@withlove_nikki]

it’s the *best* with a comfy yarn isn’t it!? I’m knitting up some wool socks for christmas currently and my hands despise me lol I can’t wait to get back to the blanket 💕 and I agree!! even while editing and listening to myself say it, it feels almost empty, like when people say it while trying to make someone feel better; but idk, seeing it worked up a different way makes it click for me somehow! 💗

[@spacebunstudio]

@@withlove_nikki omg everything you said is so relatable lol; I'm making my husband a dragon scale scarf in weight 1 yarn and my hands hate it 😪 and I too feel like it sounds empty when I try to share mental health 'advice', even though I mean it with my entire being lol. But know that your video and words didn't seem empty at all, the blanket is a great idea, and this video was super comforting to watch 💜✨

[@xoyouaremysunshinexo]

This is such a lovely idea!

[@britt_33]

I love this idea!! I'm going to start one! ❤

[@hammondemily2241]

I love your idea. I’m making an English Paper Piecing version! Thanks for sharing the inspiration and and organization ideas! I love your awareness and it’s helping me a lot already! Thank you! Best wishes!

[@HidingMonkeyCatNinja]

this appeared on my timeline randomly and I’m so glad it did. I want to make this my mission this year. thank you for sharing❤️

[@squish4024]

This seems like such a good idea. Your video popped up in my recommended and I had to save it for later and I’m so glad I did. I honestly might use the same colours as you because it matches my room perfectly. I recently got off of my meds and I have used crocheting as a way to focus and quiet my mind. It would be a great way to keep track of things. I’m definitely going to give this a go. Thank you so much

[@Darvit_Nu]

I think this is a wonderful idea! Something about seeing the soft hues of my favorite colors even for a day that I wasn't in a great place, it helps us accept those days more than if we just remember what that day was like. The color fitting more into the scheme of the blanket really puts all of the days in perspective!

[@Frantave]

Wow thank you so much for sharing this amazing idea! I feel that a lot of people would see themselves getting better throughout the year because like you said it pushes you to think about how you are feeling. If you figure out the reasons a day was good or bad then you are able to use that and hopefully turn everyday into a good one. I'm definitely doing this for 2023!

[@sunsetskye483]

I genuinely might try this, it’s a good idea and hopefully I can make it a better year

[@AnxietyRiddenKay-Lee]

I really want to try to do this, this coming year, definitely going to have to keeping practicing crochet before starting the project, but I can definitely try keeping track of how I’m feeling every day so I don’t get so overwhelmed. Thank you for the inspiration

[@lilyunderwood4245]

This is genius!! I’ve been struggling with my mental health lately and I love big crochet projects, so now I’m seriously considering doing this next year 💕

[@andreacrumbs]

your voice is so soothing. I really needed something like this for the new year. Thank you for making this video!!

[@vampiredinosaur]

Such a lovely idea!!

[@VeetVoojagig]

Oh, this looks like an amazing idea. I've only been crocheting for about two weeks now so I'm not ready for such a big project, but I'm going to keep it in mind for next year!

[@kookoobaby456]

I love this idea, can't wait to do this:)

[@JessicaLynn.920]

Thanks for this video, I’ve struggled a bit the past few weeks emotionally. Knitting has always been my go to craft and I think I’ve found a way to both decompress and track my mood for the year ❤️ thanks again!

[@beth9776]

This is simply amazing and you are wise beyond your years❤ I watched this again and took notes on all of your wonderful insights. I will definitely be making a Mental Health Blanket for 2023. I love the idea of it helping me be mindful and accountable. I’m planning on pairing it with journaling. Never forget that you are beautiful and amazing!! I hope you make videos!

[@jor3844]

Wow this is such a great video! I just got home from buying my yarn for my temperature blanket and put this video on and now I’m going to make a mental health blanket

[@saleragarcia3230]

I LOVE this idea. The way you explained this makes me feel like 1, I’m not alone, and 2, this seems SOOO therapeutic for me. As someone who struggles with my emotions, moods, and feelings, AND depression and anxiety this makes me feel some type of relief thinking about making one. I’m definitely going to make one starting JAN 1st! I think I’m gunna do one solid color, but different shades like BLUE, and find many shades of blue to symbolize my feelings.

[@negin9232]

Wow! Your voice is so peaceful 🥺💕🌿

[@MugethiGitau]

My goodness! I love this so much! ❤ive been thinking about doing a half year temperature blanket from June coz of watching @tlyarncrafts all the time and then this video popped up! Perfect combination for a neurodivergent yarn fiend like me ❤ Thank you so much!

[@karlaargueta4303]

Not cheesy at all ☺️ you said everything beautifully and clearly. Thank you so much for this idea 🥹🫶🏽

[@Raksacker]

Thank you for posting this! I struggled so much with my mental health and now I’m trying to be more conscious of my mental health. I think I’m gonna do this project for 2023!

[@chzn156]

This sounds a really great idea! I'll have to see if there's a knitting pattern out there that would work for me and then figure out all the subsequent items. Thanks for sharing this neat idea and also sharing your blanket with us!

[@swagerthanu]

you seem like such a sincere n lovely hooman thanks for the video what a great idea and your input on it was really insightful and inspiring :)) Its really nice to see how many ppl that struggle with mental health in the comments were inspired and now have a potential new healthy coping mechanism/ long term project that could help with their mental health in emotional awareness and self reflection and other ways . you did that dude u rlly made a positive impact n it just restored my faith in humanity a bit

[@artsytart6696]

i never really set new years resolutions but this year i think i will make it a goal to keep up with this!! especially because my memory is spotty with both events/things and my emotions, i think this will be a nice project for this year :-) thank you for the idea! happy new year

[@Notesofcitrus]

Bless the KZbin algorithm today, I’m so happy I found your channel!! I just was diagnosed with autism and recently started crocheting so I’m excited to binge watch your stuff 🥲

[@ethanlyndraeger7406]

Happy New Year! I find this really inspiring, and am hoping to figure out a routine for my evenings that can include this kind of reflection. (I'm also autistic and struggle with identifying my feelings.) I ordered some yarn for it a couple days ago, and am excited to try swatching a few hexagons and squares in to figure out what I want this blanket to look like while I wait for it to come in the mail!

[@oopsallbugs]

This is such a good idea!! You have the best vibe, also, thought u should know 💓

[@withlove_nikki]

I just wanted you to know that this made my heart so incredibly happy and relieved, thank you so much for the sweet comment 💗

[@alexj4239]

so helpful to hear you talk about working on this in chunks! I also work in big chunks and I always thought these year long projects would be impossible for me but this procedure sounds great and so doable!

[@ashlynonline]

love this idea. i’m also autistic and in therapy to help navigate and process my emotions. i love that it shows even if you had a bad day and during those days it may seem you cant get out of that feeling, you still got something out of it, which is a beautiful comfort blanket. thank you for sharing, your blanket it really beautiful!! and you gave me a new 2023 project :)

[@keightlenandfriends8643]

I'm not much of a knitter, but I love the idea of making something to label your mood over the year. I have trouble sometimes figuring out what I'm feeling, and plus I'm trying to journal more. I love drawing and painting so maybe I'll make a piece based off this idea. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Jasmin-jk6xf]

that's such a nice idea! 🥹 i startet crocheting 3 month ago and it's such a beautiful activity. I've been going through a lot in the last 2 years, so i will definitely start this blanket in 2023 😍and i'm sure my therapist will love this idea too ;D thank u for sharing!

[@OLittlefaith]

Wow just wow! Amazing video! Whether you realize it or not this was very powerful. It’s so helpful to reframe and adjust your perspective lense so to speak when thinking about your day. One bad day or moment doesn’t equal a bad life. Look at your beautiful blanket and see the beauty of your feelings. I don’t know you and this is the first video I’ve seen from you but I want you to know that I appreciate you and I’m proud of you. Thank you for this touching video. God bless you and Happy New Year!

[@viviansmith39]

I totally love this idea! This truly gives me hope and I'll have that constant reminder that I'm strong enough to make it through another day. Thank you for sharing this! ❤️

[@withlove_nikki]

you absolutely *are* strong enough to make it through another day! thank you very much for watching! 💗

[@openorwap5412]

Such a lovely idea - a visual representation and reminder of how things may have changed, hopefully for the better. I start group therapy soon, so I'm not quite at the 'identifying my mood' stage, but I have decided to make a temperature blanket starting January 1st. I've only been learning Tunisian and traditional crochet for a few months, but in-keeping with my usual all or nothing approach to life, I figured why not 😆 Good luck to everyone starting their projects in the New Year! 🥰

[@breerea9928]

I'm seeing this January 5th, this is a GREAT idea. I love this and I'll be using my texts to gauge my moods for the past 4 days. Thank you so much.

[@lukereagor9396]

i will be doing this! I love the idea of having a bad day when its done and wrapping myself in it and it just be a reminder that I will get through this as well.

[@withlove_nikki]

best of luck!! I hope you have fun! 💗

[@oldmanyaoi800]

i absolutely love the way ur thumbnails look. they give off the perfect comfy vibe ^_^

[@yarnyboy]

This is such an incredible idea, and might be just the thing I need to take breaks from my big huge serious project I'm working on next year. I already know what pattern I would use. Just need to go yarn shopping now. (oh darn...)

[@amypalladino2584]

I love this idea. I was planning a temperature blanket for this year but I have a mood disorder so I track my moods on a daily basis anyways. This would give me something useful and cozy

[@malikaguerra5655]

When you started showing the squares I fell in love, with my burnout from college and life in general the only thing that keeps me going besides my partner and friends are crocheting. You inspire me a lot to actually figure this blanket out and to start making it for 2023. Thank you for this video and the inspiration you gave to me and many others, greetings from a new subscriber from Belgium! Have an amazing day!

[@itsonlyaproject]

I’m doing it! I saw this video on the 30th and bought my yarn the next day! Im a fellow autistic person and I’m already noticing how I’m checking in with myself throughout the day. Thank you for this idea ❤

[@karinegendron2695]

Your video have inspired me so much. I struggle a lot with my mental health. Social anxiety, fear, feeling rejected, feeling like I'm ruining my life, like I'm doing nothing good, etc. I have a very stressful job and it's starting to get to my mental health. Anyway, I wanted to do a temperature blanket for 2023 but then I saw your video and I changed my mind completely. This is such a great idea. This project is exactly what I need. It will give me a reason to think about my mental health and deal with my emotions, one day at a time. I need to be able to look back and realize that it was just a few horrible days in the month, not the whole month or the whole year. Anyway, I'm currently brainstorming on the colors I want to use and I'm planning to use the same scale as yours. I'm not autistic, but my whole life I've had the bad habbit to ignore my emotions and move on, so I find it very difficult to know what I'm really feeling. Thank you so much for sharing your project ❤

[@Firewind1969]

I'm bipolar and I love your idea for a mental health blanket. I think I'm going to start one for 2023. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. ❤️

[@withlove_nikki]

thank you so much for watching! I hope it will be a fun and rewarding experience for you and that you’ll have a great 2023! 💗💗💗