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You rock! Anything that is handmade has the greatest value in life

Ive also grown to love thinner yarn too!

I don't make anything by request anymore. People don't understand the work or cost that goes into it. I make gifts only for people who appreciate it.

Wow, congratulations on this video. In a clear, precise, and organized way, you describe most of, if not all, the crochet market world. Impressive!!! The tone, pace, and sweetness of your voice are definitely an asset for you. I'll start following you. One question: What would you recommend to an almost 70 years old granny, illiterate in e-commerce tools and social media, that wants to make some money out of her crochet?

Awesome hand spun! And, if you want to try spinning your own, you can start slowly to see if you really like it.

I could not agree more about liking the feel of a natural fiber or blend. Spinning looks fun and creative but that’s not an expense in $ and time that I’m willing to commit to yet. You r wonderful!

Totally off topic but thank you for showing us the cat!!! I recently started spinning yarn on a drop spindle and I absolutely love it! It's a lengthy process but it is so rewarding to be involved in the production process of a garment from fiber to yarn to wearable item. Spinning on a drop spindle is very affordable, the tools (spindle and niddy noddy) are very easy to make yourself and I have found that fiber/roving is sometimes cheaper than yarn in luxury fiber such as merino and alpaca.

I've enjoyed finer weights more now than I did in the beginning. I really loved chunky yarn in the beginning because it knitted up so fast and I was able to get a lot of projects completed.

I really enjoyed watching you love the new yarns. Seems like a natural progression for Yarny people to enjoy more specific yarns and colors. Also hand-dyed yarns are super pretty and the notion of being able to spin your own yarn and colors is very alluring. Either way we should be able to love the yarns we choose and use. 😊

I'm leaning into thinner yarns also. 😊

Don't give gifts. If you do, give them something that has no nostalgia for you. Give ham to the elderly, a broom to her who never sweeps her floors, and a washcloth to a brother who never showers. I think you know what I mean.😊 Don't give something that means a lot to you.

I've been looking for a simple beanie pattern to make as a gift. I think my niece will be getting all three of these! Thank you!

im not crazy anymore. i hear people always liking 4 and there's many i like because of the endless palettes i find but thinner yarn makes me more happier and satisfied. i do japanese crochet patterns and they mainly use 1 and 2 and its hard for me to find? i know knitpicks have them but i have only tried cotton from hobbii. im new to crochet but i dont know how to pick yarns :(. i started selling all my thicker yarns because of it

fall colors are the best

I have 3 sisters who I love dearly however one of them I no longer gift handmade gifts because she doesn’t appreciate it. I try to ignore when she request me to crochet something as I know she is just asking but won’t use it or even will give it away, because I know she has done it in the past. My other two sisters still get things I make but I won’t do requests as that will hurt the one sister’s feelings.

For me crocheting and giving gifts is my love language but I acknowledge that not everyone is comfortable with receiving gifts as strange as that may seem.... (ie my husband is terrible at receiving gifts and very unsentimental on top of that so anything I make or give him especially if it is not useful will end up in a cupboard or even the dustbin) He is doesn’t do it to be mean or hurt my feelings, he is just not into 'kaggel kak' / nik naks / bric a brac etc which is how he sees these things as. Ps My mom was the same as my husband so as kids all our hand made gifts and cards disappeared shortly after being presented to her.

Once again it seems like you and I are on the same trajectory lol. I think its kind of a natural progression though. When I started, I used worsted weight because thats what was easily available in places like Walmart, and I used mostly that for years, but I've accepted that I just prefer fingering weight yarns in general. I find them more versatile - you can make socks or sweaters or hats, etc, but you can also hokd it double for DK weight. I also love the drape and its just more practical of Florida because its not as hot. Also Stroll is my favoritr Knit Picks yarn and im excited to see what you make with the minis :) I got the Timberline pack with tears and blues and the Deep Blue set that is totals from blue to black. Im still trying to figure out what to make with them - I feel compelled to keep them together since they look so nice, but the great thing is they also work for things like sock heels and toes. Yay for fingering weight! Lol

Kitty Counter: 3 ( I think 😂). Your projects are beautiful as always and that vest is spectacular! I would buy it from you, tbh. It’s interesting, I’m the same now…tried lighter weight yarns and I LOVE THEM! Finishing a hexacardi now that’s all dk and sport minis and scraps & it’s great; lightweight - hot flashes - and the fit and drape are chefs kiss! Thank you for another terrific video! Stay cool and gimme my two dollars! ☺️🫶🏻🧶🧡

Absolutely understand where you are coming from. The yarns are all beautiful but I especially love the mini pack and the multi colored hank! I’m drooling. Always enjoy your content ❤

I’ve been thinking about spinning as well. I have a lady who said she would teach me…I just need to find a spinning wheel!

Knit Picks/we crochet is my favorite online store! I love their yarns and absolutely love their knitting needles. Their dots crochet hooks are great too. I'd put teal together with your hand spun yarn, this way the golds will pop.

I picked up crochet lace whilst on my crochet journey, was watching crochet videos and sat making lace whilst people talked about disliking fine weight yarn… I was working with DMC petra 5 like ‘huh??’ Haha Fine weight crochet is so much nicer on my hands, as i have to do a lot of ‘feeling’ what I’m doing due to visual disability, and my hands are hypermobile and possibly arthritic. Fine weight takes ages which can suck, but surprisingly less long when doing a pretty lace pattern with it

I have a birthday early in January ….need i say more 😂

Gorgeous yarns and colors! I too bought some Knit Picks Palette and mini skeins for a sampler blanket when they were on sale but it’s so hot in my area, I’ve only been working on wearables lately. Looking forward to a cool down (hopefully) next week. I agree, the lighter weight yarns have a lovely drape and you get more yardage for your money. Win, win!

Thank you for this video - I am trying to organise myself at the moment so that I can do work and chores, but also have guilt-free time for my craft projects. As always, Shannon, you have told me what I needed to hear 🎉❤

I love the fact that you're sharing your journey honestly. Knit picks has nice fingering yarns at reasonable prices. I find that it may be a little more grabby than more expensive yarns but still well within the garment worthy softness scale and they have great sales.

You choose beautifully

Yay little dude tail cameo! 🐈‍⬛ haha. Those mini hanks are so cute, and the hand spun yarn is so pretty! I weave in addition to crochet, and it seems like many spinners become weavers and vice versa and enjoy it. I haven’t been tempted because the sound of carding wool makes my skin crawl 😅 haha

Welcome to the finer weight fan club, so glad you're here! 😊

I really love those tweed minis! And, the Mama In A Stitch scarf is darling.

Hi Shannon 🤗 thank you for sharing your beautiful yarn! 🥰🧶🤩

I am also loving the lighter weight yarns. But yarn hauls are hit or miss for me. So the RUclipsrs who solely make amigurumi I don't tend to watch their yarn hauls because 1. They are just restocking (I totally get that you have to do that.) 2. It is almost exclusively that chunky chenille yarn. And I really don't like that yarn. But your mini yarn haul I really enjoyed because face it our local Michael's is going to have their store brand, Red Heart, and sometimes Lion Brand. I really like seeing yarn from other companies and even yarn reviews to see if it is something I want to try. Especially if it is a more expensive yarn.

You've found some really pretty yarn. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

Beautiful yarn that you've shared in this video. I love yarn from we crochet/knitpicks. They do have some really good sales.

I liked using a few of the lighter weight yarns but I ge hooks hurt my hands. Now that I have some smaller ergonomic hooks, I plan to use my smaller weight yarns again.

I am totally into fine yarns. I fell in love with sock yarn right off the bay. ❤❤❤

Pretty yarn. I think you do such a great job with your makes . I think everything you make looks good on you. Your cat wants to be in the video too😂. Looking forward to the video where you use the pretty yarn you got today, especially the tweeds.😊

Hi, Shannon 😊 Lovely yarns you’ve shared. Isn’t Cyd amazing!! 💜

Always love having more hat patterns in my pocket! Olga Poltava has some gorgeous patterns!

I totally agree. Now that ive started making wearables and shawls, i really enjoy the lighter weight yarns.

I've really grown to love lighter weight yarns also!

That scarf is adorable!

I’ve been migrating to thinner yarn too. But Shannon, it’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind! ❤

Those are all soo lovely. I really like the mini hanks! I can’t wait to see what you are making with them. And I am soo EXCITED to hear that you are even more eager about spinning and honored that my hands pun spiked more of your interest. Curious how that yarn works up. Thank you for sharing Shannon!☺️💛

I like hobby lobby and Michaels way better. The Joanns here also isn't clean.

I’ve recently got into knitting and watching videos on crochet etc and only now do I appreciate the skill and effort (and cost) it takes to make something, now I’m cringing with guilt for the various items grandparents or my mother made me and it wasn’t really my style so I never used it and eventually disposed of them . I feel terrible now 💀

I told my friend over and over again that I don’t like plushies, still they have made and given me three plushies 😭 I appreciate the work and effort and thought SO much, but i DESPERATELY wish they’d just listen to me and not made them at all!!!!

I wish my grandmas were crafty people 😂😂. It was actually a great grandma that taught us the basics for sewing. I learned to crochet on my own. It's been quite a journey the last few months. I hope to influence my friend's kids

As someone with very fine hair in a pixie cut, l don't do beanies as I end up with no hair style at all when wearing one. And I can't wear a hat constantly, especially indoors - way too hot! I've recently discovered ear warmer bands. Even quicker!

i didnt know they had a sale. im not sure i would go. since where i keep it is kinda full. but id be tempted.