This was so fun! I will definitely do some brainstorming and make a list of unpopular yarn opinions. Thanks for the tag and I agree with all of your points! 💜😁
Unless they crochet, most people don't know how much yardage/skeins it takes to make throw, baby blanket, etc. Even new crocheters don't buy enough yarn to make the project. Once you've shorted yourself a few times because you feel it shouldn't take THAT many skeins....you learn you need a lot.
Hahahaha I have totally done that to myself!!! It’s ALWAYS more than you think it should be! I agree, if we don’t always know, there’s no way non-yarn people will know 😃
You had so many good points. A while back I said something to my husband about not understanding why the kids spend so much money on things in games that aren't real. He said something that really opened my eyes. He said to look at it like this... You spend your extra money on yarn, needles, hooks, etc. That is your entertainment. You get joy out of buying yarn and making things with it. They get joy from playing these games. I no longer look at the kid's games and small in game purchases as wasteful. Some people enjoy having their hair and nails done professionally every few weeks. Some people enjoy buying a coffee or two every day. Some people have memberships. I've only had my nails done once in my lifetime (it was a gift from someone else). I only get my hair cut a few times a year. I choose to spend my extra money on yarn and yarn related things. As long as it doesn't cause a person financial strain, buy the yarn, or manicure, or whatever brings you joy.
Exactly! Excellent points. I don’t get my nails done or any of that I cut & my own hair. I go to thrift stores a lot so if I see yarn on sale or I like I buy it.
Agreed! As an avid gardener, crocheter, and quilter, I've had family & friends make 'negative' comments on the number of plants, yarns, and fabrics I have for my beloved hobbies. I have FINALLY learned to say, "Yep. It's my passion.' I'll sometimes add..."This keeps me busy and focused on doing something nice." 🙂 What's funny to me is most of the folks are those who would spend $500 on a purse or something along those lines... LOL I think THEY are silly, but I have better manners than to say it!
A big yarn stash will come in handy someday. I had a well paying corporate job and a knitting and crocheting hobby. I bought scads of yarn at the time. I quit that job after Covid and now I have to be very careful with my purchases. However, I have bins of beautiful yarns in sweater quantities in my favorite colors. I have my own yarn shop in the stash closet.
I think it’s great you can pull from your stash anytime! I think that’s the PERFECT example of why it’s so helpful to build a stash! Thanks for sharing that! ❤️
Ive been on the receiving end of negative comments about my yarn stash, being told that i was a horder. Yes i have a huge stash, but i use what i have. It makes me feel self conscious to show it off. Mean while, my hubby had tools all over the house. Thank you for your comment about the yarn stash.
You’re welcome Alyse! That definitely seems like a bit of a double standard doesn’t it lol!?!? I feel for you because it hurts when people are careless with their words. But you aren’t alone, we are all right there with you and support you! ❤️
I think there's this sexist sense that men's hobbies are valuable, and their tools are 'real,' while women's hobbies are low value 'crafts' and we're silly creatures who spend too much money on our silly things. There's not much you cn do about that, except decide to not collaborate in your own shaming. Right? You're doing a beautiful thing and your things are beautiful.
I am a new subscriber. I saw your video on how to close the top of a hat without the big bunch at top and love that idea. You’re speaking a lot of good sense about yarn and enjoying what you do. I have a yarn stash that fills a tall cabinet, drawers in a dresser, the tops of two closets, and is under my bed. I recently organized it using dollar tree clear plastic zipper storage bags. I used to feel embarrassed, but not anymore. I crochet everyday, it calms me because I have anxiety, and after collecting it all on sale over a few years, pre inflation years!, I saved so much money. It’s cheaper than talking to a therapist!! LOL😊. I now crochet from my stash. I don’t go out to eat, I don’t travel, and I have a 2006 car that is still great! I look forward to your videos. Happy crocheting❣️🤗🧶
It kind of sounds like you and I are 2 peas in a pod!!! It’s all about what we prioritize and I do prioritize my crochet because like you, it really helps my mental heath!! Thanks for commenting, I really appreciate it! Im also glad that beanie video helped 😃 Thank you for subscribing and welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
Excellent video IMO! I’m very blessed to have a husband that understands how much joy yarn & notions make me so happy. Unfortunately unless you are familiar with the craft the average person cannot understand why I may need to purchase 15 skeins of yarn to create a crochet project to fruition. You are also right about using good yarn for yourself. This is a mistake I will never make again. Thank you I needed too see this video today considering my stash is going to grow extensively bc of Black Friday sales. Lol. Have a great day
Thank you so much!!! I'm glad he understands, that makes it so much easier! I'm so glad I could be your yarn cheerleader today. There is NOTHING wrong with taking advantage of great prices, I'm glad yo got some great deals!!!
I agree with all of these 100%! Especially the part about starting a channel - I recently started mine and I dont care if I have 5 subscribers or 5 million, there's always room for every voice!
I don't know if it's unpopular, but I'm pretty much over the knitting snob thing, where crocheters are some kind of lower life-form. I don't crochet because I'm too stupid or lazy to learn to knit. I crochet because I'm honoring my grandmother. And because I'm still not board with it. Couldn't we all just respect what we do, regardless of how many needles/hooks we use? I admit, I don't see it much on RUclips, but I feel it in too many yarn stores.
I am a retired great granny. I always wanted to knit and crochet. So ...I did .I have lots of yarn.and I have it organized in my Camper. My grandson said something to me 1 day and I just said ... it's my money .I've worked hard all my life .this is the only thing I ca 8:05 n and am able to do now in my life.. and I totally enjoy it and I'm NOT going to apologize to no one . And yes..about the yrn.. I'm very careful of who I crochet for . My kids and grandkids know how much love is in each piece!! ❤❤
I’m proud of you Bunny! That’s so awesome and true! You did earn that and you’re right, there’s no reason to apologize for it! And that’s awesome that’s your family gets it!
Yes, don't be ashamed of your stash! I go through phases of being into a craft for a while then moving on to a different one. I don't tend to get rid of the tools or materials as I know I will go back to it eventually. So I could open my own craft shop! People may judge why I have so much stuff but forget I have collected it over decades and I don't smoke or drink or go to cinemas etc like perhaps they do.
Yea, exactly! There’s a whole bunch of stuff I DONT spent my money that other people do, it’s just all what we prioritize. And I 100 agree with you. It would be crazy to get rid of and then later repurchase craft supplies. Not only does it same money to keep a craft stash, you have the supplies when you decide you want to do a project!
You’re so encouraging! Love your style! Just saw this today and my next video on Tuesday is about my 5 unpopular opinions! 😀🤣 Fortunately they are different than yours 😊 Thanks for your support!
0:20 I will say that there are times that it is acceptable to shame people for their stash. Such as: 1) The stash is causing them to be financially destitute / dishonest. 2) The stash is posing major health problems such as infestation, pet waste getting on it and not being thrown out, is moldy, or is preventing them from safe mobility. 3) The stash poses a very real fire hazard. This is especially true with synthetic fibers as they catch and melt very quickly as opposed to flash burns from cotton and other plant-based fibers. If there is an earthquake and the shelving unit falls over it can crush a person to death regardless of size and age. The yarn knocked out of the shelf also poses very real tripping hazards If the creator needs to get out of the house immediately. Yarn also holds on to water very well which means that in the event of a flood there's a high likelihood of drowning due to being trapped from waterlogged yarn. Those are the three criteria that I see as being acceptable for addressing/shaming a person's stash.
The only comment I have about anyone else's yarn stash is how fantastic it is . I enjoy seeing the types of yarn and colors they gravitate too . I feel the same way about other crafty stashes too . No shade from me , spend your time and money on whatever makes you happy 💜
Mine are definitely in spurts and mostly with the annual sale at hobby lobby. My budget doesn’t allow for endless hauls and to be honest, I think they can be a little boring to film unless it’s an amazing bargain or some new yarn I’ve never seen before. RUclips should totally be relaxing and happy so it’s totally worth the dip in watchtime!
I get what you're saying. I am a new crocheter that joined a prayer shawl group. I was lucky enough that I buy yarn just so I could experiment with it to my liking. I tend to love the Turkish yarn the best, but after awhile, you end up with extra stash. Now, people making comments about someone's extra stash, they really to not understand how that comes about. I like this video!😊❤
I really enjoyed your video. And totally agree about the RUclips competition. It’s fun seeing all the different ways we see things. Great to find you. ☺️♥️
@@ShannonTalksYarn great finding you too! You’ll see I’m not a very serious soul, but I do love me some yarn and crochet folks. ♥️ Looking forward to more of your videos. ☺️
I agree! Most of my yarn is acrylic, but I always love those real soft polyester yarns too. And it’s so much safer to use acrylic when gifting an item because you don’t know if you can always trust the recipient will wash it correctly!!! 😂
That’s a beautiful shawl/scarf your wearing - is there a pattern for it, please? I am just learning to crochet (Slip, SC, DC, TC so far). I love your aesthetic - sumptuous pinks, browns, ivories etc. Watching your videos makes me want to try and be very conscious on which colours of yarn I chose for a project ❤
I have found, after many mistakes lol, that I function much better staying within my color palette! It's just easier on my brain! You will totally be able to make this scarf with the stitches you know! It's from the craft nut. Here's a link: ruclips.net/video/HeJVGZmgQes/видео.htmlsi=3RwOiYoQzqrHBqwf I hope you make it!
Hi Shannon, I agree with what you said. My mom always said, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all 😊. It's your money, and your house. Do what makes you happy.
Criticisers need to get a life. I watch these craft videos to learn something not to peer into the background to see what the presenter has stashed or to critique their decor! Don't give them a second thought. I have an EXTENSIVE stash of beads because I got interested in jewellery making. So now it's yarns and beads and fabric. Thank goodness I'm divorced because the ex hubby wouldn't cope! And yes save the luxurious materials for yourself xx🌹🇦🇺💖 P.S. I concur with all your opinions 👍
You popped on my feed last week and you are a wonderful creator. I’m a beginner…kinda. Crocheting after not for decades. I’ve started a very tiny stash. I have yarns on my wish list. I did go to the dollar tree just to check. Premier yarns 104yd skeins. Last 5 and I grabbed them. Can make a hat or two the most beautiful yellow color worsted 4. It was actually very nice feeling yarn. Thanks for the heads up. No others around me have any, but they do have it online. Min purchase 12
Hi Lisa! Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, I appreciate it! I’m excited for you to be getting back into crocheting. I love making hats, they are just a nice relaxing project for me. Have a wonderful evening! 🫶🏻
I use the expensive yarns only for myself never other people cause spending so much money on them and making the project and just giving it away is a waste for me so I am keeping it
Exactly!!! I think you and I are on the same page! They just have no understanding of what good yarn is and costs so they don’t value it in the way that we do. Thanks for commenting!!!
Your opinion is very valuable! I ask for yarn for every birthday and holiday! My LYS has a wishlist you can fill out! I usually get a couple of hundred dollars in gift cards! I’m on cloud nine!
That’s so awesome!!!! I wish I had an LYS near me. I believe the closest one is about an hour away but I rarely go to that town. I’m going to have to make it a priority!
Thank you for watching and commenting! It looks like you’ve got a great channel started! I wish you so much success and I’ll suggest you to anyone who says they are interested in learning knitting! Have a great weekend!
Hi Lisbeth! Awww that makes me happy 🥰 I’ll share the scarf soon! But for now I’ll tell you I made it out of a Caron Cloud Cake it it was absolutely AMAZING to work with 😃
Hi Marilyn, thank you so much for watching and commenting! And thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it. I have to keep things pretty simple, this room has to function as a guest room so I can’t go crazy 😃
Good morning, Shannon! I agree with everything you said. All your views. I’ve tended to be a ‘people pleaser’ & find myself apologizing for everything my entire life, but I’m 66 now & I feel like I deserve to purchase whatever I want. Especially now that I finally know how to crochet, lol. I’m still trying to make myself things. It feels selfish when I do, but that’s silly, I know. I appreciate you, Shannon & love your content. Stay snuggly warm & and Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family. Love from chilly Oklahoma 🤍🍁🦃
Patricia, it’s sounds like you and are are two peas in a pod lol! I sure appreciate you too ❤️ I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. I’ll be working on preparing for that this weekend!
Well I can’t tell you’re nervous!!! I think I found your channel when you just had 2-3 videos up and those were good videos but I can really tell how much you’ve grown as a creator in such a quick time. I would never guess you were nervous! And you’re welcome! 😊
Hi Shannon! I totally agree with your opinions! I have a stash but it really is just what I feel like buying. The only time I really consider what someone else would like is when I'm making something for them. My craft room is a mess most of the time but I can find what I need! 😂 Thanks for chatting with us! Have a great weekend!
I would say you’ve done a great job with your stash! Thanks for watching and commenting! You have a great weekend too! Mine will be mostly prep for thanksgiving 😃
I agree with you. People shouldn’t judge someone’s yarn stash. I know that I have a growing stash that I need to seriously declutter. I don’t buy yarn with people in mind anymore. If they want something, I’ll use what’s in my stash 😆 only once did I buy the yarn because the project called for it.
To your last point: I am SO thankful for you and Kristen and Mary and Erica, et al. making videos. I am just not in a season of life where making my own videos can be fun (no free time!), so I love enjoying yours!! Thank you!!
I have wondered how you’ve been doing! I enjoyed your videos but I totally get it if it’s not a good fit right now. You are smart for realizing that and listening and doing what’s right for you and your family! And hey, you tested it so now you know and you aren’t second guessing yourself. I’ll be there if you decide to create videos in the future, but for now, I’m thrilled to chat with you in the comments! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi there! It’s a pattern from the Craft Nut, here’s a link. It’s nice and easy, I really enjoyed it & it worked up quickly 😃 I used most of a Caron cloud cake. ruclips.net/video/HeJVGZmgQes/видео.htmlsi=L2r_wisa47wTVIkb
Getting yarn from family as gifts is generally a win for me. Like "yay, free yarn", right? Well the few times I have gotten it from CERTAIN family members, it has been SO cheap and scratchy. Or just tacky looking. Once I got a HUGE ball of Super Bulky and the multitude of colour in it was SO NOT my style. Another time I got some skeins that were sparkly (I think they were from the dollar store) "in case I wanted to make Christmas decorations". I totally appreciated the thought at the time but after working with it for the duration of about 6 rounds I realized how terrible it felt on my skin and quickly frogged the project. I don't know if they simply had no idea or they half-assed the attempt at the gift. Kind of felt like like the latter based on some of the accompanying comments to possibly justify such a simple gift.
Unpopular opinion A pricetag doesnt make a better yarn. The expensive hand dyed llama wool isnt going to make a better sweater for your best friends baby than the 4 dollar skeins of big twist. You dont have to go broke making a blanket cause the ladies in the knitting club stick their noses up at your pound of love. A lovey bunny is just as special made in worsted weight acrylic as it is in that sweet 20 dollar an ounce cotton bunny wool blend. And dont underestimate the glory of being machine washable.
Ooohhh that’s a good one!! Yes, machine washability is extremely important to me!!! I agree and to add, if I had $200 of yarn in a sweater, I’d be afraid to wear it! I definitely won’t go broke to continue crocheting 😃
I get that all the time from my daughter lol I’m not a creator and do not have a RUclips channel. Lol!! Its my happiness! It’s what I like to do! I’m not ashamed of my yarn stash at all I love my stash!! Great video!! 💕💕
Good for you! You should be proud about what you love ❤️ It’s awesome that you have yarn and crochet (or knit). I know how much it’s enriched my life and benefits me!
Lol, Maybe she should start crocheting then!!! 😂 I’m just kidding but I agree, I’m sure if you aren’t a yarny person, it probably is shocking to see a yarn room. I get up with my grandma’s sewing room filled with fabrics so it seems normal to me!
I honestly haven't felt the competition. It does seem like there are some who are into showing off the amount they can crochet in a week but I'm more interested in enjoying it. If I rush, I make mistakes. Hope you grow as well!! (And thanks for reassuring my stash insistence). One other tiny, tiny thing (not you) is I'd love more yarn-tubers look into the lens instead of talking to the viewfinder. Obviously I'll still watch them but if I'm sitting on the opposite side of the couch from where they're looking it's a bit jarring.
I struggled with looking in the right place when I was using the selfie camera on my phone, it wasn't until after I switched to the other side that I could focus on the lens. I don't know how it is for you on your channel but in my analytics, it says about 30% of my views are on TV where it's super noticeable compared to on a phone.
Honestly two videos a week is a lot. All the editing, filming, prepping before, actually making the projects... I'm an old school sewing and crochet blogger and posting twice a month is more enough for me. My maybe unpopular opinion, don't make something random (or mass production potholder...) just to get the yarn out of your stash. Towards Stash, love going through my friends stash and AHH and ohhh over their yarn.
I agree, 2 is a lot! There would be no way I could do a decent job if I was just doing tutorials. Thats just way too much production! I also agree that there’s no reason to make things just to use the yarn up! I love looking at other yarn stashes too! It’s like getting to know someone better lol! Thank you so much for watching and commenting I really appreciate it ❤️
U r so funny. Well I am proud of having the whole bedroom and all my closets full of yarn. Because one day it will turn into money. Just saying. And no one in my family go cold in the winter. Just saying. I crochet every day and knit a few times a year. Thank u I love your podcast 😊
Thank you so much Mia and thanks for watching and commenting too! I appreciate it. I’m proud of my yarn too, I totally agree with you, none of my loved ones will got cold 😃
What a fun cover photo. I love seeing into others stash. I do need to remember to use my nicer yarns. I’m taking next month to make myself a knitted lap blanket. Right now I’m working out of my color house but that is because a friend asked so we found the pattern then chose her colors as you said that works best. I have some brown yarn, that is just not me, that should just be weeded out even if it’s in a sweaters quantity.
I love seeing yarn stashes too! Definitely make yourself something with nice yarn when you finish your friends project! I agree, if it doesn’t serve you, don’t feel bad about selling, gifting or donating what you don’t like!
Regarding your stash, I w am a quilter and have a fabric stash, you inevitably don't use all of your fabric on projects. I imagine leatherworkers have a stash of leather, woodworkers have their stash of wood. It's the nature of hobbies and no ones concern but your own.
I love hot takes!!! No Stash Shame!!! I can keep most of the house together... My craft room...OMG!!! Nope! Total disaster!!! I agree with the good yarn, but also a lot of times when you gift it to someone who gets it... they will be afraid to use it because they also see it is as precious. I will buy things I don't love when I am buying donation yarn project supplies, but I won't just stash a lot of yarns for friends and family anymore. I have so much yarn in my mom's colors... 100% on the competition thing!!! I really need to work on my back end stuff!! It is hard to keep up when you have life come up... Burnout is also a problem when you have a passion and you turn it into work like if you do shows, content and blogging...
I don't think that the only reason to be mindful of your consumption is just financial limitations. I think people investing in their hobbies is wonderful, and I think having yarn options and pattern options, etc, is important for a lot of people, but I do think that mindful consumption is important. I am a yarny person with my own yarn stash and I also prioritize this in my budget, but I am still mindful about how much yarn I am purchasing because of the long term environmental impacts of overconsumption of goods (not just yarn), among other things.
This was so fun! I will definitely do some brainstorming and make a list of unpopular yarn opinions. Thanks for the tag and I agree with all of your points! 💜😁
Yay! I’m so glad you’re participating! I can’t wait to watch your video 😃
Unless they crochet, most people don't know how much yardage/skeins it takes to make throw, baby blanket, etc. Even new crocheters don't buy enough yarn to make the project. Once you've shorted yourself a few times because you feel it shouldn't take THAT many skeins....you learn you need a lot.
Hahahaha I have totally done that to myself!!! It’s ALWAYS more than you think it should be! I agree, if we don’t always know, there’s no way non-yarn people will know 😃
Yes! A lady gave me 1 ball of yarn and asked me to make her a cardigan 😂
@@crochetingaroundnewzealand now that is funny!!!! 😂😂😂
@@crochetingaroundnewzealand 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🙃 was it for a doll or a guinea pig?
@@crochetingaroundnewzealand 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🙃
You had so many good points. A while back I said something to my husband about not understanding why the kids spend so much money on things in games that aren't real. He said something that really opened my eyes. He said to look at it like this... You spend your extra money on yarn, needles, hooks, etc. That is your entertainment. You get joy out of buying yarn and making things with it. They get joy from playing these games. I no longer look at the kid's games and small in game purchases as wasteful.
Some people enjoy having their hair and nails done professionally every few weeks. Some people enjoy buying a coffee or two every day. Some people have memberships.
I've only had my nails done once in my lifetime (it was a gift from someone else). I only get my hair cut a few times a year. I choose to spend my extra money on yarn and yarn related things.
As long as it doesn't cause a person financial strain, buy the yarn, or manicure, or whatever brings you joy.
YEEEEEEES!!! You just said exactly what I meant!!! That’s the best explanation, I love it!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Exactly! Excellent points. I don’t get my nails done or any of that I cut & my own hair. I go to thrift stores a lot so if I see yarn on sale or I like I buy it.
You are correct about saving the “good “yarn for yourself!! I agree 100%
Yep!!!! Other people just don’t know how good it is lol 😂
Might as well enjoy it ourselves 😃
Agreed! As an avid gardener, crocheter, and quilter, I've had family & friends make 'negative' comments on the number of plants, yarns, and fabrics I have for my beloved hobbies. I have FINALLY learned to say, "Yep. It's my passion.' I'll sometimes add..."This keeps me busy and focused on doing something nice." 🙂 What's funny to me is most of the folks are those who would spend $500 on a purse or something along those lines... LOL I think THEY are silly, but I have better manners than to say it!
You described my thoughts perfectly there!
A big yarn stash will come in handy someday. I had a well paying corporate job and a knitting and crocheting hobby. I bought scads of yarn at the time. I quit that job after Covid and now I have to be very careful with my purchases. However, I have bins of beautiful yarns in sweater quantities in my favorite colors. I have my own yarn shop in the stash closet.
I think it’s great you can pull from your stash anytime! I think that’s the PERFECT example of why it’s so helpful to build a stash! Thanks for sharing that! ❤️
Ive been on the receiving end of negative comments about my yarn stash, being told that i was a horder. Yes i have a huge stash, but i use what i have. It makes me feel self conscious to show it off. Mean while, my hubby had tools all over the house. Thank you for your comment about the yarn stash.
You’re welcome Alyse! That definitely seems like a bit of a double standard doesn’t it lol!?!? I feel for you because it hurts when people are careless with their words. But you aren’t alone, we are all right there with you and support you! ❤️
I think there's this sexist sense that men's hobbies are valuable, and their tools are 'real,' while women's hobbies are low value 'crafts' and we're silly creatures who spend too much money on our silly things. There's not much you cn do about that, except decide to not collaborate in your own shaming. Right? You're doing a beautiful thing and your things are beautiful.
I am a new subscriber. I saw your video on how to close the top of a hat without the big bunch at top and love that idea. You’re speaking a lot of good sense about yarn and enjoying what you do. I have a yarn stash that fills a tall cabinet, drawers in a dresser, the tops of two closets, and is under my bed. I recently organized it using dollar tree clear plastic zipper storage bags. I used to feel embarrassed, but not anymore. I crochet everyday, it calms me because I have anxiety, and after collecting it all on sale over a few years, pre inflation years!, I saved so much money. It’s cheaper than talking to a therapist!! LOL😊. I now crochet from my stash. I don’t go out to eat, I don’t travel, and I have a 2006 car that is still great! I look forward to your videos. Happy crocheting❣️🤗🧶
It kind of sounds like you and I are 2 peas in a pod!!! It’s all about what we prioritize and I do prioritize my crochet because like you, it really helps my mental heath!! Thanks for commenting, I really appreciate it! Im also glad that beanie video helped 😃 Thank you for subscribing and welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
@@ShannonTalksYarn Yes, two peas in a crochet pod! Thank you! ❤️
Excellent video IMO! I’m very blessed to have a husband that understands how much joy yarn & notions make me so happy. Unfortunately unless you are familiar with the craft the average person cannot understand why I may need to purchase 15 skeins of yarn to create a crochet project to fruition. You are also right about using good yarn for yourself. This is a mistake I will never make again. Thank you I needed too see this video today considering my stash is going to grow extensively bc of Black Friday sales. Lol.
Have a great day
Thank you so much!!! I'm glad he understands, that makes it so much easier! I'm so glad I could be your yarn cheerleader today. There is NOTHING wrong with taking advantage of great prices, I'm glad yo got some great deals!!!
I agree with all of these 100%! Especially the part about starting a channel - I recently started mine and I dont care if I have 5 subscribers or 5 million, there's always room for every voice!
Congratulations on starting your channel, I’ll have to go check it out!!!
I don't know if it's unpopular, but I'm pretty much over the knitting snob thing, where crocheters are some kind of lower life-form. I don't crochet because I'm too stupid or lazy to learn to knit. I crochet because I'm honoring my grandmother. And because I'm still not board with it. Couldn't we all just respect what we do, regardless of how many needles/hooks we use? I admit, I don't see it much on RUclips, but I feel it in too many yarn stores.
Very well said!
I'm so glad that YT recommended one of your videos. I love your style and delivery :) Time for me to go back through your catalog!
Oh my gosh, thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting! 🫶🏻
I am a retired great granny. I always wanted to knit and crochet. So ...I did .I have lots of yarn.and I have it organized in my Camper. My grandson said something to me 1 day and I just said ... it's my money .I've worked hard all my life .this is the only thing I ca 8:05 n and am able to do now in my life.. and I totally enjoy it and I'm NOT going to apologize to no one .
And yes..about the yrn.. I'm very careful of who I crochet for . My kids and grandkids know how much love is in each piece!! ❤❤
I’m proud of you Bunny! That’s so awesome and true! You did earn that and you’re right, there’s no reason to apologize for it! And that’s awesome that’s your family gets it!
@@ShannonTalksYarn 💜
Yes, don't be ashamed of your stash! I go through phases of being into a craft for a while then moving on to a different one. I don't tend to get rid of the tools or materials as I know I will go back to it eventually. So I could open my own craft shop! People may judge why I have so much stuff but forget I have collected it over decades and I don't smoke or drink or go to cinemas etc like perhaps they do.
Yea, exactly! There’s a whole bunch of stuff I DONT spent my money that other people do, it’s just all what we prioritize. And I 100 agree with you. It would be crazy to get rid of and then later repurchase craft supplies. Not only does it same money to keep a craft stash, you have the supplies when you decide you want to do a project!
You’re so encouraging! Love your style!
Just saw this today and my next video on Tuesday is about my 5 unpopular opinions! 😀🤣
Fortunately they are different than yours 😊
Thanks for your support!
Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to hearing yours!
0:20 I will say that there are times that it is acceptable to shame people for their stash.
Such as:
1) The stash is causing them to be financially destitute / dishonest.
2) The stash is posing major health problems such as infestation, pet waste getting on it and not being thrown out, is moldy, or is preventing them from safe mobility.
3) The stash poses a very real fire hazard. This is especially true with synthetic fibers as they catch and melt very quickly as opposed to flash burns from cotton and other plant-based fibers. If there is an earthquake and the shelving unit falls over it can crush a person to death regardless of size and age. The yarn knocked out of the shelf also poses very real tripping hazards If the creator needs to get out of the house immediately. Yarn also holds on to water very well which means that in the event of a flood there's a high likelihood of drowning due to being trapped from waterlogged yarn.
Those are the three criteria that I see as being acceptable for addressing/shaming a person's stash.
I find that it is okay to take time to take breaks for crafting as well.
Yes it absolutely is, I agree! If it feels like a chore, it’s definitely time for a break 💯
You are such a breath of spring!! You are such a natural teacher!!❤
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, I appreciate that!!! Thanks for watching and commenting too!
The only comment I have about anyone else's yarn stash is how fantastic it is . I enjoy seeing the types of yarn and colors they gravitate too .
I feel the same way about other crafty stashes too .
No shade from me , spend your time and money on whatever makes you happy 💜
I could not agree more with you! And I love seeing what people pick out too! It’s just fun! ❤️
My daughter said I was spending her inheritance 😢
@@crochetingaroundnewzealand I have heard some similar stories from other people. You’re definitely alive, and it’s definitely your money to spend!
You are so sweet! Your kindness will ensure your success.I am so glad that I found you!
Aw, thanks, that’s so kind of you to say!
I've had to give up doing yarn haul videos as my budget definitely wasn't coping. I lost watch hours but I'm much more relaxed and happier. 😊
Mine are definitely in spurts and mostly with the annual sale at hobby lobby. My budget doesn’t allow for endless hauls and to be honest, I think they can be a little boring to film unless it’s an amazing bargain or some new yarn I’ve never seen before.
RUclips should totally be relaxing and happy so it’s totally worth the dip in watchtime!
@@ShannonTalksYarn when I first started my channel I was coping other channels and doing what was "expected" of me. Now I just do my own thing lol
@crochetingaroundnewzealand I think being authentic and finding your own voice in this space is 💯 the way to go!
I get what you're saying. I am a new crocheter that joined a prayer shawl group. I was lucky enough that I buy yarn just so I could experiment with it to my liking. I tend to love the Turkish yarn the best, but after awhile, you end up with extra stash. Now, people making comments about someone's extra stash, they really to not understand how that comes about. I like this video!😊❤
Thank you so much! And that you for watching and commenting too! Yep, people should not be judgy when it comes to our yarn stash!
Omgosh - I really appreciate your point of view and authenticity so much! Thanks again!
You are so welcome! 😄
I really enjoyed your video. And totally agree about the RUclips competition. It’s fun seeing all the different ways we see things. Great to find you. ☺️♥️
Hi Cindy, it’s good to meet you! I’m looking forward to checking out your channel! I appreciate you watching and commenting & I’m glad you “get” me 🥰
@@ShannonTalksYarn great finding you too! You’ll see I’m not a very serious soul, but I do love me some yarn and crochet folks. ♥️ Looking forward to more of your videos. ☺️
I am a yarn content creator and I relate to what you said. I have discovered it is a labor of love. Also you described my yarn room.
lol, I think the mess just sneaks up on us, especially when making content!!! I'm looking forward to checking out your channel!
Acrylic is not a bad yarn. I love it and use it often. Some of it is better than others and it will always be my go to
I agree! Most of my yarn is acrylic, but I always love those real soft polyester yarns too. And it’s so much safer to use acrylic when gifting an item because you don’t know if you can always trust the recipient will wash it correctly!!! 😂
@ShannonTalksYarn I used to love using polyester. But I developed a contact allergy to it. So sad.
@JellieGHope oh no! Definitely have to read the labels now!
That’s a beautiful shawl/scarf your wearing - is there a pattern for it, please? I am just learning to crochet (Slip, SC, DC, TC so far). I love your aesthetic - sumptuous pinks, browns, ivories etc. Watching your videos makes me want to try and be very conscious on which colours of yarn I chose for a project ❤
I have found, after many mistakes lol, that I function much better staying within my color palette! It's just easier on my brain! You will totally be able to make this scarf with the stitches you know! It's from the craft nut. Here's a link: ruclips.net/video/HeJVGZmgQes/видео.htmlsi=3RwOiYoQzqrHBqwf
I hope you make it!
@@ShannonTalksYarn Thank you so much Shannon 😃…. So excited, it’s in my ‘To Do’ folder already.
Hi Shannon, I agree with what you said. My mom always said, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all 😊. It's your money, and your house. Do what makes you happy.
You’re mom makes an excellent point! I totally agree with you Leilonni! ❤️
Criticisers need to get a life. I watch these craft videos to learn something not to peer into the background to see what the presenter has stashed or to critique their decor! Don't give them a second thought. I have an EXTENSIVE stash of beads because I got interested in jewellery making. So now it's yarns and beads and fabric. Thank goodness I'm divorced because the ex hubby wouldn't cope! And yes save the luxurious materials for yourself xx🌹🇦🇺💖
P.S. I concur with all your opinions 👍
I love your scarf! I subscribed! Thanks!
Thanks and thanks for subscribing!
Great video. BTW, I have been using your tapered end technique when making hats and love it.
Thank you Barbara! And I’m so glad that’s been working out for you too! ❤️
You popped on my feed last week and you are a wonderful creator. I’m a beginner…kinda. Crocheting after not for decades. I’ve started a very tiny stash. I have yarns on my wish list.
I did go to the dollar tree just to check. Premier yarns 104yd skeins. Last 5 and I grabbed them. Can make a hat or two the most beautiful yellow color worsted 4. It was actually very nice feeling yarn. Thanks for the heads up. No others around me have any, but they do have it online. Min purchase 12
Hi Lisa! Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, I appreciate it! I’m excited for you to be getting back into crocheting. I love making hats, they are just a nice relaxing project for me. Have a wonderful evening! 🫶🏻
I use the expensive yarns only for myself never other people cause spending so much money on them and making the project and just giving it away is a waste for me so I am keeping it
Exactly!!! I think you and I are on the same page! They just have no understanding of what good yarn is and costs so they don’t value it in the way that we do. Thanks for commenting!!!
Your opinion is very valuable! I ask for yarn for every birthday and holiday! My LYS has a wishlist you can fill out! I usually get a couple of hundred dollars in gift cards! I’m on cloud nine!
That’s so awesome!!!! I wish I had an LYS near me. I believe the closest one is about an hour away but I rarely go to that town. I’m going to have to make it a priority!
11:51 i agree! 😊
Thank you for watching and commenting! It looks like you’ve got a great channel started! I wish you so much success and I’ll suggest you to anyone who says they are interested in learning knitting! Have a great weekend!
Hi Shannon! Your videos always make me smile! I want to know more about that scarf you’re wearing! That is gorgeous!
Hi Lisbeth! Awww that makes me happy 🥰
I’ll share the scarf soon! But for now I’ll tell you I made it out of a Caron Cloud Cake it it was absolutely AMAZING to work with 😃
Let me know what you think!
First time watching. Have enjoyed your content. I really like the design, colors and textures of your back ground. Some backgrounds are so cluttered.
Hi Marilyn, thank you so much for watching and commenting! And thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it. I have to keep things pretty simple, this room has to function as a guest room so I can’t go crazy 😃
Good morning, Shannon! I agree with everything you said. All your views. I’ve tended to be a ‘people pleaser’ & find myself apologizing for everything my entire life, but I’m 66 now & I feel like I deserve to purchase whatever I want. Especially now that I finally know how to crochet, lol. I’m still trying to make myself things. It feels selfish when I do, but that’s silly, I know. I appreciate you, Shannon & love your content. Stay snuggly warm & and Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family. Love from chilly Oklahoma 🤍🍁🦃
Patricia, it’s sounds like you and are are two peas in a pod lol! I sure appreciate you too ❤️ I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. I’ll be working on preparing for that this weekend!
Love your scarf what’s the pattern and colorway?
Here’s a video we’re a talk about it! Let's Make Matching Oversized Fall Shawls!
ruclips.net/video/rhWnywnS9gM/видео.html
Thanku for sharing and I love everything that u have said.... God Bless and have a wonderful Weekend.... Hugs ur way....
Hugs and blessings to you too Donna! You have a great weekend, and thank for watch & commenting 😃
Great video, Shannon! I still get nervous with every video I make lol 😄 I agree with all of your opinions 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Well I can’t tell you’re nervous!!! I think I found your channel when you just had 2-3 videos up and those were good videos but I can really tell how much you’ve grown as a creator in such a quick time. I would never guess you were nervous! And you’re welcome! 😊
@@ShannonTalksYarn Thank you so much for the kind words, Shannon! ♥️ 😊
@sweetmomentsbyjessie you’re very welcome!
Hi Shannon! I totally agree with your opinions! I have a stash but it really is just what I feel like buying. The only time I really consider what someone else would like is when I'm making something for them. My craft room is a mess most of the time but I can find what I need! 😂 Thanks for chatting with us! Have a great weekend!
I would say you’ve done a great job with your stash! Thanks for watching and commenting! You have a great weekend too! Mine will be mostly prep for thanksgiving 😃
I agree with you. People shouldn’t judge someone’s yarn stash. I know that I have a growing stash that I need to seriously declutter.
I don’t buy yarn with people in mind anymore. If they want something, I’ll use what’s in my stash 😆 only once did I buy the yarn because the project called for it.
It sounds like you’ve got a good plan and stash management! I appreciate you watching and commenting too! Have a marvelous weekend!
To your last point: I am SO thankful for you and Kristen and Mary and Erica, et al. making videos. I am just not in a season of life where making my own videos can be fun (no free time!), so I love enjoying yours!! Thank you!!
I have wondered how you’ve been doing! I enjoyed your videos but I totally get it if it’s not a good fit right now. You are smart for realizing that and listening and doing what’s right for you and your family! And hey, you tested it so now you know and you aren’t second guessing yourself. I’ll be there if you decide to create videos in the future, but for now, I’m thrilled to chat with you in the comments! ❤️❤️❤️
HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING SHANNON
You too Bunny!!!
Hello- what pattern is your scarf? Thanks!
Hi there! It’s a pattern from the Craft Nut, here’s a link. It’s nice and easy, I really enjoyed it & it worked up quickly 😃 I used most of a Caron cloud cake. ruclips.net/video/HeJVGZmgQes/видео.htmlsi=L2r_wisa47wTVIkb
Great opinions! ❤
Thank you Amber!
Great video! Thanks 😊
You are so welcome!
Hi Shannon 🤗 such a fun & lovely video! 🥰🧶🤩
Thank you, I really enjoyed watching yours too! ❤️
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Getting yarn from family as gifts is generally a win for me. Like "yay, free yarn", right? Well the few times I have gotten it from CERTAIN family members, it has been SO cheap and scratchy. Or just tacky looking. Once I got a HUGE ball of Super Bulky and the multitude of colour in it was SO NOT my style. Another time I got some skeins that were sparkly (I think they were from the dollar store) "in case I wanted to make Christmas decorations". I totally appreciated the thought at the time but after working with it for the duration of about 6 rounds I realized how terrible it felt on my skin and quickly frogged the project. I don't know if they simply had no idea or they half-assed the attempt at the gift. Kind of felt like like the latter based on some of the accompanying comments to possibly justify such a simple gift.
Yeah, non-yarny just don't get it!
Yes! Preach girl! 🙌🏼
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Unpopular opinion
A pricetag doesnt make a better yarn. The expensive hand dyed llama wool isnt going to make a better sweater for your best friends baby than the 4 dollar skeins of big twist. You dont have to go broke making a blanket cause the ladies in the knitting club stick their noses up at your pound of love.
A lovey bunny is just as special made in worsted weight acrylic as it is in that sweet 20 dollar an ounce cotton bunny wool blend.
And dont underestimate the glory of being machine washable.
Ooohhh that’s a good one!! Yes, machine washability is extremely important to me!!! I agree and to add, if I had $200 of yarn in a sweater, I’d be afraid to wear it! I definitely won’t go broke to continue crocheting 😃
I get that all the time from my daughter lol I’m not a creator and do not have a RUclips channel. Lol!! Its my happiness! It’s what I like to do! I’m not ashamed of my yarn stash at all I love my stash!! Great video!! 💕💕
Good for you! You should be proud about what you love ❤️
It’s awesome that you have yarn and crochet (or knit). I know how much it’s enriched my life and benefits me!
@@ShannonTalksYarn yes its my relaxation and makes me feel stress free and no anxiety! Good for the mind! 💕
@Value1lady I agree 💯!
It’s just shocking to people. My daughter are worried they will have to deal with it.
Lol, Maybe she should start crocheting then!!! 😂
I’m just kidding but I agree, I’m sure if you aren’t a yarny person, it probably is shocking to see a yarn room. I get up with my grandma’s sewing room filled with fabrics so it seems normal to me!
Your opinions seem pretty reasonable to me 💚😆🧡
I thought so but I still have trouble being firm about them lol! 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😂
I hope you have a great weekend!
I honestly haven't felt the competition. It does seem like there are some who are into showing off the amount they can crochet in a week but I'm more interested in enjoying it. If I rush, I make mistakes.
Hope you grow as well!! (And thanks for reassuring my stash insistence). One other tiny, tiny thing (not you) is I'd love more yarn-tubers look into the lens instead of talking to the viewfinder. Obviously I'll still watch them but if I'm sitting on the opposite side of the couch from where they're looking it's a bit jarring.
I struggled with looking in the right place when I was using the selfie camera on my phone, it wasn't until after I switched to the other side that I could focus on the lens. I don't know how it is for you on your channel but in my analytics, it says about 30% of my views are on TV where it's super noticeable compared to on a phone.
@@ShannonTalksYarn oh for sure we all do at first. It just seems much more common with yarnies to not quite realize it.
Honestly two videos a week is a lot. All the editing, filming, prepping before, actually making the projects... I'm an old school sewing and crochet blogger and posting twice a month is more enough for me. My maybe unpopular opinion, don't make something random (or mass production potholder...) just to get the yarn out of your stash.
Towards Stash, love going through my friends stash and AHH and ohhh over their yarn.
I agree, 2 is a lot! There would be no way I could do a decent job if I was just doing tutorials. Thats just way too much production! I also agree that there’s no reason to make things just to use the yarn up! I love looking at other yarn stashes too! It’s like getting to know someone better lol! Thank you so much for watching and commenting I really appreciate it ❤️
U r so funny. Well I am proud of having the whole bedroom and all my closets full of yarn. Because one day it will turn into money. Just saying. And no one in my family go cold in the winter. Just saying. I crochet every day and knit a few times a year. Thank u I love your podcast 😊
Thank you so much Mia and thanks for watching and commenting too! I appreciate it. I’m proud of my yarn too, I totally agree with you, none of my loved ones will got cold 😃
What a fun cover photo. I love seeing into others stash. I do need to remember to use my nicer yarns. I’m taking next month to make myself a knitted lap blanket. Right now I’m working out of my color house but that is because a friend asked so we found the pattern then chose her colors as you said that works best. I have some brown yarn, that is just not me, that should just be weeded out even if it’s in a sweaters quantity.
I love seeing yarn stashes too! Definitely make yourself something with nice yarn when you finish your friends project! I agree, if it doesn’t serve you, don’t feel bad about selling, gifting or donating what you don’t like!
Regarding your stash, I w am a quilter and have a fabric stash, you inevitably don't use all of your fabric on projects. I imagine leatherworkers have a stash of leather, woodworkers have their stash of wood. It's the nature of hobbies and no ones concern but your own.
I 100% agree with you and I’m assuming they do too! Happy quilting!
I love hot takes!!!
No Stash Shame!!!
I can keep most of the house together... My craft room...OMG!!! Nope! Total disaster!!!
I agree with the good yarn, but also a lot of times when you gift it to someone who gets it... they will be afraid to use it because they also see it is as precious.
I will buy things I don't love when I am buying donation yarn project supplies, but I won't just stash a lot of yarns for friends and family anymore. I have so much yarn in my mom's colors...
100% on the competition thing!!!
I really need to work on my back end stuff!! It is hard to keep up when you have life come up... Burnout is also a problem when you have a passion and you turn it into work like if you do shows, content and blogging...
Girl, it sounds like we are 2 peas in a pod!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I couldn't help but do a running commentary because I was right there with you!!!
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@HappyCraftyHomemaker I love that soooo much! You’ve nailed my communication style lol 😃
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Thanks for watching!
I don't think that the only reason to be mindful of your consumption is just financial limitations. I think people investing in their hobbies is wonderful, and I think having yarn options and pattern options, etc, is important for a lot of people, but I do think that mindful consumption is important. I am a yarny person with my own yarn stash and I also prioritize this in my budget, but I am still mindful about how much yarn I am purchasing because of the long term environmental impacts of overconsumption of goods (not just yarn), among other things.