Hi friends, I hope you enjoy the video. You can find the full length of the videos in cards within the video as well as in the description box below the video. I would LOVE to know what have been game changers for YOU. Please share in the comments. I know we'd all love to learn them! xx
How secure is the method for hiding tails on the granny’s? Does this last through many washes? I’ve only made 1 granny and it fell apart after a few washes and never tried another.
Great video thank you A q’s , what kind of yarn 🧶 are you using in this video it looks lovely I would really appreciate if you tell me what kind it is. Thanks again
@@erikagarcia347 It's usually cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby or Knit Picks. I'm going to order some Paintbox Cotton Yarn from LoveCrafts soon to see how it is. xx
My game changer happen 4 days ago when I found your video's ...THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU! You're awesome and explain everything so well , I'm already up to 6 retro flower squares and it's sooooo easy ..✌️💐💐
My game changer is finding a place to meet other crochet people and be able to learn new techniques. Since i taught myself to crochet from a book over 40 years ago i have been on my own till i discovered your videos. Its like a party 🎉 now!
I would love to find friends that crochet. I have been crocheting since I was a kid and would love to have a group to meet every week and crochet. I am in Va Beach .Where are you?
Hi there! Love these game changers- if you help with the one where you change colors. Do weave the ones you pull out or cut off to secure the color you stop using when adding a new color. Sorry I’m still kinda new to this.
@@maggieguerrero7260 weave those loose ends in to your finished piece otherwise it will unravel with use. That’s with any type of color change or loose ends. They will always need to be weaved in 👍🏻💕 Weaving Ends Simplified Plus COOL HACK! 🤩🧶 ruclips.net/video/VElsx623OcM/видео.html
I read somewhere , not to weave in the ends until the piece is completed because if you are blocking the work the woven ends could impair the final shape!
For me my game changer is a make-up sponge on my hook. It is in the shape of an hourglass well sort of. I push the hook threw the center and it seriously gives me finger with some nerve damage a vacation so to speak. I was beginning to think I would have to give up crochet and that just wasn't an option. Happy crocheting I'm going to read others comments now. Everyone have a blessed day.
Oh my gosh Denise, thank you for sharing your tip! 🥹 That is absolutely brilliant. I never thought of a makeup sponge! Genius!! I have arthritis in 3 of my fingers on the hand I hold the hook with. I have used oven hardening clay with my metal hooks to make the handle much bigger around and held it firmly while making a small swatch so my hands were in the correct position on the handle, then baked. It helped a little but is still quite firm. A make up sponge would change that! Thank you!! Love and Blessings being sent to you from the Highlands of Scotland! 💖🙏
@@shelleysmith4017 What a wonderful reply I do hope it helps you, sure has me. I like the softness of it. Blessings sent to you as well from Montana USA
You giving your viewers permission to break the rules (a little) is a game changer. That's what kept me watching your videos when I heard you say it was ok to fudge a little to make it look pleasing. What a game changer!!! Thanks for your encouragement.
My biggest game changer was finding tutorials on RUclips in general. I taught myself from instructions that came with yarn a long time ago. I was never very happy with the details of my projects, but they were usable. From RUclips I learned to abandon the chain 3 turn and instead use a attacked single crochet most of the time. I also abandoned the chain 1 turn for single crochet. I use them occasionally when it just doesn't work the other way. Oh, and using the back bumps of the initial chain! Mostly it was learning that crochet isn't science. There are different ways to do things and as long as I'm happy with the results, it's okay! The crochet police are not going to come get me 😅
I have been crocheting for many years, however the explosion of tutorials online is a game changer. I have also been able to revisit knitting! Finding you today was magic! Subscribed.
My game changer from you was when you explained the p in your stitch! At almost 70 years what an amazing difference in my crochet stitches ❤. Thank you for sharing your wonderful tutorials.
I fish all the time with my husband. This knot is one he uses to put a lead on my line. I could never really figure it out. I think this video just showed me. Now I can use it for both crochet and putting my own lead on my fishing line 😏Thanks for the video so many things to help us out. I’m a beginner and really like the edging technique you shared for blankets.
I've been a crocheter for about 30 years and I typically like to make small, quick projects. One of my favorites is pot holders / hot pads. I would make two (a front and a back) and then sew them together with yarn. I HATED that last part. I hated trying to find the matching stitches on each one and they frequently came out wonky and I had to fudge them. Grr! After having worked so hard on the main part, just to have them never look quite right. THEN I found the single crochet thermal stitch!! WOW! Now I can make just ONE super thick square, and they have such straight edges that they don't even need a border. GAME CHANGER!!
Glad to hear you say you use a sharp tip needle in sewing! I always do too, it's better going into the fibers. You hear so often to use blunt needles, they are nowhere near as good.
Hi Roz, you are invaluable to the Crochet Community. Thank you for your well-organized videos. I have been crocheting for years, yet I keep learning knew crochet ideas from you all the time. We do appreciate your time and your knowledge. Hugsss❤️
HUGE game changer for me was learning from Russian (so lucky to be multilingual) bloggers and Spanish videos (not too hard to follow if you know what basic stitches look like). I learned about crochet diagrams and to think outside the box. The first tip here really is life- changing! Don’t just go by the count. No one can SEE amount of stitches. Only how good something APPEARS to be. So you can just fix and enhance your pattern instead of undoing it over and over again
Love this - Russian and Turkish designs are absolutely stunning. The great news is even if it’s in a language you don’t understand , you can read text with Google lens or even use over the microphone in Google translate. I actually do this all the time for French . So glad you brought this up😀👏🏻👏🏻💕
I use the same method for most of my blankets, too. I love it. I don’t have to count stitches or make sure my corners aren’t offset. It’s simple, it gives me a smooth edge,and it’s an edge.
wow game changer is certainly the correct name, I have just completed 169 5 inch granny squares for a blanket for our bed and now have all those ends to sew in, if only I had found your channel sooner!
That’s a lot of ends but I’m sure you’ll find a way to make it a pleasure. I love listening/watching a good show or podcast at these times . So glad you enjoyed the video , thanks for watching 😀❤️
Thank you Roz! Love your crochet tips. I've never done a reverse granny square. I've always worked same side, but upon watching your tutorial I like the texture change so I will try doing a reverse granny next time. Love your magic knot. I will definitely try that. I look forward to Sunday videos. Thank you! ❤
I also loved hearing you say you pay more attention to the look rather than the stitch count. This is. Huge relief to me. I’m a beginner and as trying to go why I was seeing on other channels.
Yes absolutely, cut yourself some slack with that. A stitch count can often be important for a pattern to work but there’s always a little bit of wiggle room where you can adapt . Hope you are enjoying your crochet journey so far 🧶 💕
I love crochet. I make my own summer tops & experiment with different stitches in one top. I also make winter jerseys. Crochet is such an amazing creative outlet for me. My favourite stitches are bobbles, popcorn, shell stitches🇿🇦🦋🥰
Cross stitch as a addition to the added bonus is a great move as I did it to the last blanket I made was a amazing success and it was sold very quickly so it is a great craft fashionable and unique in a variety of ways and colors and the people love the different ideas for a wonderful thing to do
I learned to crochet from my grandma and she made a lot of fine stuff like lacy doilies and lace borders for handkerchiefs. She did hold her hook like a spoon or a pen. My first gamechanger was that you can hold your hook like a knife - so much easier for me!!!
I have been crocheting for the past 2 years, on and off, but all this tips were completely new information for me. You are doing God's work. Please continue.
I just started crocheting 3 months ago and you are definitely my game changer. I reference your videos when I need help on something. You have been sooooo helpful. Thank you. 💜😎🇺🇸
I'm currently working on a striped zig zag blanket and am so over weaving in ends. Your tip for a magic knot at the end of a row is going to be a life saver! Thank you!
You definitely showed me a new trick with the fisherman’s knot 🪢 thank you so much. I love your videos. Your voice is relaxing and your pace is not too fast that I can’t keep up. Keep up the great work please 🙏🏼
The magic circle and knot was a big deal for me. I have learned a lot from your crocheting techniques. Thank ma’am for your help. It means a lot. Love from Texas.
My biggest name changer is doing each row in a different direction . Left , right etc . My granny squares come out less distorted . I loved how you introduced the new colours . Thank you for you video .
My game changer was weaving in the old thread as I go when I can. This means I don’t need to do it at the end. You showed this towards the end of the video. I worked it out myself but great to see other more experienced people doing it too. 😊
Hi Roz and Biscuit. For me my game changer was admitting to myself that I needed to change over to ergonomic hooks. I have my Grandmother’s hooks and my Aunt’s hooks (which are two different styles of heads) and was always most comfortable with my Aunts (brand: Susan Bates). I used those hooks for years and always recommended them (and still do). But two years ago I purchased the Clover Amour ergo hooks (in all sizes) and it has made such a difference for me. My hands are less tired and I don’t feel like I’m going to drop the hook. And I’m back to working with fingering and lace weight yarn (although I admittedly work much slower!) but at least I can hold onto the hook. And my trusty neck light really helps with those darker colors. Thanks again for your fabulous tips and tricks! ❤💕❤
You can DIY with a metal hook and plasticine! I would suggest practicing on an op shop hook first though. Rough up the handle area with sand paper then mold a decent amount of bake-plasticine around the handle. Once you're happy with the amount and positioning... now you can mould it to your hand how you would use it when you work! Follow directions to bake. ❤️
My game changer was the magic knot/fisherman's knot. That truly works so well and it is very easy to do after you get the hang of it. I do like the russian join too. Also, reading the comment from lindahoig, I'm wondering if you can list the clip of when you explained "the p in your stitch." It's not coming to mind for me.🤔 Another game changer is you, Roz. 🤗❤Your videos explain things so well and with depth of explanations. You are a great teacher. I'm sure all of us subscribers appreciate your weekly videos.💖
You’re too kind and that means a lot , thank you 💕 Here is the letter P tip. The 6th tip about 5-6 minutes into the video : ruclips.net/video/n7BR7xv2yek/видео.htmlsi=DCYW-fy_VOCZdEHA
I've learned to crochet fairly recently and I did my best to look up all the new techniques to make my crochet look as good as possible. But my game changers have been the foundation "cast on" and foundation stitches, as well as standing stitches for row starts. Plus the invisible decrease. :) I kwep learning new things, including from this video. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you. I knew a few already, but the tips for color changes are truly game-changers! My personal life-changers in crochet have been the magic knot and using the stacked double crochet stitch instead of chaining three at the beginning of a row (for some projects) for keeping straighter edges and no open spaces in crochet projects.😊
As a new guy just getting into this stuff that tip number 5 was super interesting to me. I also see you are already using the susan bates finishing needles. Those things are a life saver. Can't wait to do my first granny square now.
Hi Roz 😊 Goodness you have taught me so many things that have made crocheting mote relaxing and took the frustrating parts away for me. The magic knot or fisherman join was one of my top 3 favorites. I had never heard of it. But I literally learn something from every video you post even if it's a subtle change. It still makes a difference in my life. I get spasms so bad and many techniques you have shown have helped so much. I love crocheting and even though I am still slower I can still enjoy it. Thank you Roz!😊❤ I don't recall the P stitch. oh gosh now I forgot if you called it a stitch. Can you post that again please. Have a blessed day!!😊❤
Sure 💕- I mention it in videos sometimes but here is a specific video segment with the tip. It’s the 7th tip : ruclips.net/video/n7BR7xv2yek/видео.htmlsi=DCYW-fy_VOCZdEHA
Definitely my game changer is taking my projects everywhere I go. And doing my projects anywhere I have idle time. Good for those small to medium sized projects and even large ones as long as there are no complicated patterns. And yes, I brink my projects at work and do it there too 😅.
My game changer just recently found a way to keep tension when I make treble stitches. Hope this makes sense. You make one less yarn over then you take out your hook and pinch your loop and take your hook to the middle to pull up a loop to complete the stitch.
Great tips thanks! UN-learning the (old fashioned method) of crochet was the game changer… only achievable because kind people like you take the time to show us!!! ❤️
So glad you enjoyed the video ! Please don’t “un learn “ anything if it works well for you, though . These are just fun options that you might like too ❤️
Like all of yours. In addition, I like to use standing sc & dc when joining new yarn color. I prefer them instead of simple chains; lots easier to join at end of round.
Absolutely happy I came across this video,, I am self taught from using RUclips videos,, learning the fishermen’s knot and the color changing 😮blew my crochet mind,, 🎉I have been making all kinds of graph blankets and these make it so much easier,, I can not wait to start using lot more of your techniques,, THANK YOU 😊❤
WOW! You just taught this old dog some new tricks. Those truly are game changers. Im saving this video to my crochet tips Playlist right now. Thank you ❤❤❤
Your tips are always informative! I just learned the other day a great technique for giving the back panel of my sweater extra length without adding extra rows. If the pattern calls for HDC, I use an extended HDC on the back panel.
Wow the idea of not having to weave in ends is awesome. I am making a temperature blanket this year and you can imagine how many ends I have and now with this amazing hack I can finish of the rest with no weaving in ends! Thank you so much. Subscribing to your channel immediately 😊
Hello Roz ... Hope your having a blast in Italy. I've always wondered who was behind that lovely soft spoken voice . Now i see . You are a joy to listen and learn new things from . God bless and hurry back .
I just found you but I have already subscribed. you are an amazing instructor, I love the way you teach, so easy to understand. I'm sure you have been told this before. Thank you!
Mind blown with the “tie your shoes knot” whatever that’s called. 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you! Gamechanger. And the colour change trick… and that tail trick - 1) I knot the old colour to the new, 2) I didn’t know it was a trick to tuck the tails under the new crotchet stitches, but it just made sense to me to do it that way 😊 3) great video! Thanks for the tips :)
Hello I thought of a question if I may it’s about granny squares I love making them but does it matter if you just finish a square without any border then connect them I noticed in your video that yours were all different colors your color choices are beautiful.
@@joanietritschler9862 you definitely don’t need to add a border to your granny squares. I only added borders to these because I was demonstrating borders that could be used for all types of projects. It was just easier and quicker to demonstrate 💕
Dear Roz and Biscuit, Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and I totally love these game changers…some I’ve heard of before! Have a Gelato for me 🍧😅 Enjoy your time off. I love having the “spindle holder” that I had help making so my yarn don’t get tangled when using many colours for a crochet project. God bless you always. Take care 🙏🏽🩷🧶😻🥰
😋 Yum, definitely what I would do if I went back to Italy 😂 Thank you, I used a plank of wood and measured two rows to put my 23 dowels in like a “zig zag” to allow space for the yarn if I’m going to be doing a project with lots of colour changes - I heard about making it on Alison Russell’s crochet channel and the one I made was similar to the one from ’Onedog woof’. 🙏🏽🩷😻🧶🐶🌷
Well, I just had to save this to my saved video playlist, because there are so many goodies in it! It wasn't mentioned in this video, but the game changer you taught me that has affected me recently is from the retro daisy video, where you say to do a slip stitch in the top of the first true stitch that you see. That makes so much sense to me! Also, hello Biscuit sweetie!
One of my gamechangers has been replacing chain three with the standing double crochet and chainless starting double crochet. Tamara Kelly-Moogly's was the first channel where I found them. Many others have picked them up since then. These stitches look better than chain three at the beginning of a row or round or at a color change. I love your video. These tips are very helpful!
Wow! I love these techniques! Thanks so much! My gamechanger was understanding I crochet and knit too tight so I always need to go up 2 sizes for hooks or needles 😂
Thank you I almost skipped over this video but these techniques are game changes I may have saw 1 or 2 tips but it's great to have all on one video that i cam save and refer back to. I am working on granny squares now and am excited to implement the new way to change color! Again thank you for making this great video.
Hi friends, I hope you enjoy the video. You can find the full length of the videos in cards within the video as well as in the description box below the video. I would LOVE to know what have been game changers for YOU. Please share in the comments. I know we'd all love to learn them! xx
How secure is the method for hiding tails on the granny’s? Does this last through many washes? I’ve only made 1 granny and it fell apart after a few washes and never tried another.
Hand wash I prefer to avoid any disappointment ❤
Great video thank you
A q’s , what kind of yarn 🧶 are you using in this video it looks lovely I would really appreciate if you tell me what kind it is.
Thanks again
@@erikagarcia347 It's usually cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby or Knit Picks. I'm going to order some Paintbox Cotton Yarn from LoveCrafts soon to see how it is. xx
My game changer happen 4 days ago when I found your video's ...THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU! You're awesome and explain everything so well , I'm already up to 6 retro flower squares and it's sooooo easy ..✌️💐💐
My top game changer was finding crochet tutorials on RUclips.
Snap! You’re right - that happened to me too 😆❤️
Same here!!!!😂 😂😂
Me too! 😅
Seriously
Mine too! ❤ It expanded my creativity for me!
My game changer is finding a place to meet other crochet people and be able to learn new techniques. Since i taught myself to crochet from a book over 40 years ago i have been on my own till i discovered your videos. Its like a party 🎉 now!
Yeah!!! 🙌🏻🧶It’s amazing the sense of community social media creates, isn’t it ? 😀👏🏻👏🏻💕
I would love to find friends that crochet. I have been crocheting since I was a kid and would love to have a group to meet every week and crochet. I am in Va Beach .Where are you?
Hi there! Love these game changers- if you help with the one where you change colors. Do weave the ones you pull out or cut off to secure the color you stop using when adding a new color. Sorry I’m still kinda new to this.
@@maggieguerrero7260 weave those loose ends in to your finished piece otherwise it will unravel with use. That’s with any type of color change or loose ends. They will always need to be weaved in 👍🏻💕
Weaving Ends Simplified Plus COOL HACK! 🤩🧶
ruclips.net/video/VElsx623OcM/видео.html
I read somewhere , not to weave in the ends until the piece is completed because if you are blocking the work the woven ends could impair the final shape!
I am not as accomplished as you. My game changer is finding these videos! THANK YOU!
So glad you’re here ❤️
For me my game changer is a make-up sponge on my hook. It is in the shape of an hourglass well sort of. I push the hook threw the center and it seriously gives me finger with some nerve damage a vacation so to speak. I was beginning to think I would have to give up crochet and that just wasn't an option. Happy crocheting I'm going to read others comments now. Everyone have a blessed day.
That’s brilliant, Denise. I’m so glad you found a way to keep crocheting 😀🧶👏🏻💕
Oh my gosh Denise, thank you for sharing your tip! 🥹 That is absolutely brilliant. I never thought of a makeup sponge! Genius!! I have arthritis in 3 of my fingers on the hand I hold the hook with. I have used oven hardening clay with my metal hooks to make the handle much bigger around and held it firmly while making a small swatch so my hands were in the correct position on the handle, then baked. It helped a little but is still quite firm. A make up sponge would change that! Thank you!! Love and Blessings being sent to you from the Highlands of Scotland! 💖🙏
@@shelleysmith4017 What a wonderful reply I do hope it helps you, sure has me. I like the softness of it. Blessings sent to you as well from Montana USA
What a beautiful thing sisterhood community can be! Blessings from Italy
Sewing in the ends of a granny square are a pain but you made it look easy by doing it in the corner, way easier.
It’s much easier like that for sure 💕
The tip about color changing on the granny squares has made my life so much easier. As soon as my check is deposited tonight you'll get a super thanks
So kind , thank you ❤️
You giving your viewers permission to break the rules (a little) is a game changer. That's what kept me watching your videos when I heard you say it was ok to fudge a little to make it look pleasing. What a game changer!!! Thanks for your encouragement.
I’m so glad that helped ! We put way too much pressure on ourselves ❤️
I've been crocheting for 50+ years, and I still like to learn new tricks! You've earned a new sub!
That means a lot to me, thank you for the support ❤️🧶
Im always amazed how complicated people make things ..its so great to watch all the diffferant variation then choose what works no right or wrongs
My biggest game changer was finding tutorials on RUclips in general. I taught myself from instructions that came with yarn a long time ago. I was never very happy with the details of my projects, but they were usable.
From RUclips I learned to abandon the chain 3 turn and instead use a attacked single crochet most of the time. I also abandoned the chain 1 turn for single crochet. I use them occasionally when it just doesn't work the other way.
Oh, and using the back bumps of the initial chain!
Mostly it was learning that crochet isn't science. There are different ways to do things and as long as I'm happy with the results, it's okay! The crochet police are not going to come get me 😅
Yes to all!!! Fabulous!!!😀👏🏻❤️❤️
I am a newby knitter/ crocheter so I find most new techniques a gamechanger :-)
Hahaha awesome 💕
I'm 77 and crochet helps me to medidate while doing something... Things done stick with an event... Love from northern France... Thanks.
Awe, Bonjour 👏🏻💕
It relaxing for me and I think of it as my art and I am glad to be using color that is so cool and very nice to see
I have been crocheting for many years, however the explosion of tutorials online is a game changer. I have also been able to revisit knitting! Finding you today was magic!
Subscribed.
That’s awesome. And thank you for subscribing 🤗💕
My game changer from you was when you explained the p in your stitch! At almost 70 years what an amazing difference in my crochet stitches ❤. Thank you for sharing your wonderful tutorials.
Wow, Linda, i almost posted that one ! It was a big one for me too when I first learned it 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻💕
@@PlayHookywithMe how do we find that video, please?
@@denisepettit8534 watch about 8 minutes in 💕
ruclips.net/video/n7BR7xv2yek/видео.htmlsi=OU3d002YuhBtyw3S
The Fisherman's Knot join was my game changer. I love that it's smaller than the magic knot and easy to do.
This technique works so well and is so easy!
I fish all the time with my husband. This knot is one he uses to put a lead on my line. I could never really figure it out. I think this video just showed me. Now I can use it for both crochet and putting my own lead on my fishing line 😏Thanks for the video so many things to help us out. I’m a beginner and really like the edging technique you shared for blankets.
I've been a crocheter for about 30 years and I typically like to make small, quick projects. One of my favorites is pot holders / hot pads. I would make two (a front and a back) and then sew them together with yarn. I HATED that last part. I hated trying to find the matching stitches on each one and they frequently came out wonky and I had to fudge them. Grr! After having worked so hard on the main part, just to have them never look quite right. THEN I found the single crochet thermal stitch!! WOW! Now I can make just ONE super thick square, and they have such straight edges that they don't even need a border. GAME CHANGER!!
I’m going to have to give that a try , I keep meaning to. Fantastic! 🫶🏻🧶
Glad to hear you say you use a sharp tip needle in sewing! I always do too, it's better going into the fibers. You hear so often to use blunt needles, they are nowhere near as good.
Totally agree , blunt needles have never worked well for me 💕
Those are some great techniques. I love the fisherman's knot idea.
Glad you like them! 👏🏻💕
The magic knot for color change is excellent! Thank you
Love love love the mattress stitch!11
Hi Roz, you are invaluable to the Crochet Community. Thank you for your well-organized videos. I have been crocheting for years, yet I keep learning knew crochet ideas from you all the time. We do appreciate your time and your knowledge.
Hugsss❤️
Big hugs back , thank you so much 😀❤️ means so much to me .
@@PlayHookywithMe Roz, I know that I speak for many. It’s just some forget to message you. Please keep up the fine work. ❤️
HUGE game changer for me was learning from Russian (so lucky to be multilingual) bloggers and Spanish videos (not too hard to follow if you know what basic stitches look like). I learned about crochet diagrams and to think outside the box. The first tip here really is life- changing! Don’t just go by the count. No one can SEE amount of stitches. Only how good something APPEARS to be. So you can just fix and enhance your pattern instead of undoing it over and over again
Love this - Russian and Turkish designs are absolutely stunning. The great news is even if it’s in a language you don’t understand , you can read text with Google lens or even use over the microphone in Google translate.
I actually do this all the time for French .
So glad you brought this up😀👏🏻👏🏻💕
I use the same method for most of my blankets, too. I love it. I don’t have to count stitches or make sure my corners aren’t offset. It’s simple, it gives me a smooth edge,and it’s an edge.
wow game changer is certainly the correct name, I have just completed 169 5 inch granny squares for a blanket for our bed and now have all those ends to sew in, if only I had found your channel sooner!
That’s a lot of ends but I’m sure you’ll find a way to make it a pleasure. I love listening/watching a good show or podcast at these times . So glad you enjoyed the video , thanks for watching 😀❤️
Thank you Roz! Love your crochet tips. I've never done a reverse granny square. I've always worked same side, but upon watching your tutorial I like the texture change so I will try doing a reverse granny next time.
Love your magic knot. I will definitely try that. I look forward to Sunday videos. Thank you! ❤
Awesome, Donna, thank you 😀🧶💕
I also loved hearing you say you pay more attention to the look rather than the stitch count. This is. Huge relief to me. I’m a beginner and as trying to go why I was seeing on other channels.
Yes absolutely, cut yourself some slack with that. A stitch count can often be important for a pattern to work but there’s always a little bit of wiggle room where you can adapt . Hope you are enjoying your crochet journey so far 🧶 💕
I love crochet. I make my own summer tops & experiment with different stitches in one top. I also make winter jerseys. Crochet is such an amazing creative outlet for me. My favourite stitches are bobbles, popcorn, shell stitches🇿🇦🦋🥰
So wonderful 🧶👏🏻💕
Cross stitch as a addition to the added bonus is a great move as I did it to the last blanket I made was a amazing success and it was sold very quickly so it is a great craft fashionable and unique in a variety of ways and colors and the people love the different ideas for a wonderful thing to do
@@Jdd924 Amazing! x
I learned to crochet from my grandma and she made a lot of fine stuff like lacy doilies and lace borders for handkerchiefs. She did hold her hook like a spoon or a pen. My first gamechanger was that you can hold your hook like a knife - so much easier for me!!!
I have been crocheting for the past 2 years, on and off, but all this tips were completely new information for me. You are doing God's work. Please continue.
So glad you found them useful 😀👏🏻💕
I just started crocheting 3 months ago and you are definitely my game changer. I reference your videos when I need help on something. You have been sooooo helpful. Thank you. 💜😎🇺🇸
🥺❤️ thank you again, Joanne
I have just used the colour change tip to join a fresh ball of yarn, mid row. A definite game changer! Thanks so much for this ❤
5 is actually a thing? I thought I was trying to go too easy 😂 Thank you for your tips!
The color change trick is mind-blowing! 😍
I'm currently working on a striped zig zag blanket and am so over weaving in ends. Your tip for a magic knot at the end of a row is going to be a life saver! Thank you!
I’m so glad! 😀👏🏻💕
I’ve been crocheting for YEARS - Yes, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks
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The magic knot is my gamechanger too! I use a lot of scrap/different colors, so having a reliable way of changing them is so important.
You definitely showed me a new trick with the fisherman’s knot 🪢 thank you so much. I love your videos. Your voice is relaxing and your pace is not too fast that I can’t keep up. Keep up the great work please 🙏🏼
Awesome! Thank you! Great to have you here ❤️
The magic circle and knot was a big deal for me. I have learned a lot from your crocheting techniques. Thank ma’am for your help. It means a lot. Love from Texas.
I’m so glad my videos have helped, means a lot , thank you 💕
My biggest name changer is doing each row in a different direction . Left , right etc . My granny squares come out less distorted . I loved how you introduced the new colours . Thank you for you video .
Excellent one, yes… changing direction makes such a difference Thank you for sharing 🙌🏻💕
Sewing together granny squares that way is a game changer for sure! All the rest are great too! Thank you!
Thank you ! 💕
I have never made or used a magic knot. Im looking forward to using that on my next afghan. Thanks for the helpful tips!
Great 😀👏🏻💕
My game changer was weaving in the old thread as I go when I can. This means I don’t need to do it at the end. You showed this towards the end of the video. I worked it out myself but great to see other more experienced people doing it too. 😊
Excellent 👏🏻💕
Hi Roz and Biscuit. For me my game changer was admitting to myself that I needed to change over to ergonomic hooks. I have my Grandmother’s hooks and my Aunt’s hooks (which are two different styles of heads) and was always most comfortable with my Aunts (brand: Susan Bates). I used those hooks for years and always recommended them (and still do). But two years ago I purchased the Clover Amour ergo hooks (in all sizes) and it has made such a difference for me. My hands are less tired and I don’t feel like I’m going to drop the hook. And I’m back to working with fingering and lace weight yarn (although I admittedly work much slower!) but at least I can hold onto the hook. And my trusty neck light really helps with those darker colors. Thanks again for your fabulous tips and tricks! ❤💕❤
Both are excellent. I can’t live without my ergonomic hooks so I can relate . I was seeing signs of tendinitis before I switched to them ❤️
You can DIY with a metal hook and plasticine! I would suggest practicing on an op shop hook first though. Rough up the handle area with sand paper then mold a decent amount of bake-plasticine around the handle. Once you're happy with the amount and positioning... now you can mould it to your hand how you would use it when you work!
Follow directions to bake. ❤️
@@HAlston-c2s excellent suggestion!!! 💕
I have a perfect blanket project to try that invisible knot on! I think it will be a game changer for me...
Saved to my Crochet File for quick reference, thank you! The slip stitch for the borders and magic knot were game changers for me!
Awesome sauce 😀❤️
My game changer was the magic knot/fisherman's knot. That truly works so well and it is very easy to do after you get the hang of it. I do like the russian join too. Also, reading the comment from lindahoig, I'm wondering if you can list the clip of when you explained "the p in your stitch." It's not coming to mind for me.🤔 Another game changer is you, Roz. 🤗❤Your videos explain things so well and with depth of explanations. You are a great teacher. I'm sure all of us subscribers appreciate your weekly videos.💖
You’re too kind and that means a lot , thank you 💕
Here is the letter P tip. The 6th tip about 5-6 minutes into the video :
ruclips.net/video/n7BR7xv2yek/видео.htmlsi=DCYW-fy_VOCZdEHA
Thank you! Every trick, I will incorporate!!!
I've learned to crochet fairly recently and I did my best to look up all the new techniques to make my crochet look as good as possible. But my game changers have been the foundation "cast on" and foundation stitches, as well as standing stitches for row starts. Plus the invisible decrease. :)
I kwep learning new things, including from this video. Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful! 👏🏻💕
Thank you. I knew a few already, but the tips for color changes are truly game-changers! My personal life-changers in crochet have been the magic knot and using the stacked double crochet stitch instead of chaining three at the beginning of a row (for some projects) for keeping straighter edges and no open spaces in crochet projects.😊
The stacked double is amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕
Excellent video. These are now going into a playlist for crochet reference. New library entry.
Oh, good 😀👏🏻🧶💕
I’m super new to crochet so my game changer was starting! It’s so encouraging learning something new and seeing progress!
Yes!! Hope you are enjoying yourself 👏🏻💕🧶
Those are all game changers! My favorite is the color changing one! Thanks for sharing. Very helpful tips. Have a great day ❤️
You too , thank you ❤️
My game changer was finding you and your great tips and tricks. I save them all!
Oh that’s so lovely to read, thank you 🧶😍
As a new guy just getting into this stuff that tip number 5 was super interesting to me. I also see you are already using the susan bates finishing needles. Those things are a life saver. Can't wait to do my first granny square now.
So glad you found it useful. Yeah, aren’t those needles such a big help? I love them! 😀
Good luck on your journey - I hope you enjoy it 💕
Hi Roz 😊
Goodness you have taught me so many things that have made crocheting mote relaxing and took the frustrating parts away for me. The magic knot or fisherman join was one of my top 3 favorites. I had never heard of it. But I literally learn something from every video you post even if it's a subtle change. It still makes a difference in my life.
I get spasms so bad and many techniques you have shown have helped so much. I love crocheting and even though I am still slower I can still enjoy it. Thank you Roz!😊❤
I don't recall the P stitch. oh gosh now I forgot if you called it a stitch. Can you post that again please.
Have a blessed day!!😊❤
Sure 💕- I mention it in videos sometimes but here is a specific video segment with the tip. It’s the 7th tip :
ruclips.net/video/n7BR7xv2yek/видео.htmlsi=DCYW-fy_VOCZdEHA
Definitely my game changer is taking my projects everywhere I go. And doing my projects anywhere I have idle time. Good for those small to medium sized projects and even large ones as long as there are no complicated patterns. And yes, I brink my projects at work and do it there too 😅.
Excellent tip! 🤩
They are all great game changers! But the color change one was awesome. Thank you so much for this video.
Thanks, Cheryl! 👏🏻💕
My game changer just recently found a way to keep tension when I make treble stitches. Hope this makes sense. You make one less yarn over then you take out your hook and pinch your loop and take your hook to the middle to pull up a loop to complete the stitch.
Oh that’s interesting and a great problem solver 👏🏻🧶❤️
Game changer you are amazing. I LOVE changing the colors
Thank you , Tammy 😀❤️
Great tips thanks!
UN-learning the (old fashioned method) of crochet was the game changer… only achievable because kind people like you take the time to show us!!! ❤️
So glad you enjoyed the video ! Please don’t “un learn “ anything if it works well for you, though . These are just fun options that you might like too ❤️
For borders, my game changer was Around the Corner Crochet Borders book ... Taught me everything patterns never tell you about doing borders.
I’ll have to look for this book ! 💕
Like all of yours. In addition, I like to use standing sc & dc when joining new yarn color. I prefer them instead of simple chains; lots easier to join at end of round.
Love those too 😀❤️
Absolutely happy I came across this video,, I am self taught from using RUclips videos,, learning the fishermen’s knot and the color changing 😮blew my crochet mind,, 🎉I have been making all kinds of graph blankets and these make it so much easier,, I can not wait to start using lot more of your techniques,, THANK YOU 😊❤
Wonderful! Graph blankets are a lot of fun 🤩
WOW! You just taught this old dog some new tricks. Those truly are game changers. Im saving this video to my crochet tips Playlist right now. Thank you ❤❤❤
So glad , thank you ❤️
Last week I learned how to make a single strand of yarn into a triple strand without using three separate strands… it’s AWESOME!
How cool is that 😀👏🏻
Your tips are always informative! I just learned the other day a great technique for giving the back panel of my sweater extra length without adding extra rows. If the pattern calls for HDC, I use an extended HDC on the back panel.
Excellent!! So exciting to discover these things, isn’t it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love your game changes. They are for me.
Wonderful ❤️
Wow the idea of not having to weave in ends is awesome. I am making a temperature blanket this year and you can imagine how many ends I have and now with this amazing hack I can finish of the rest with no weaving in ends! Thank you so much. Subscribing to your channel immediately 😊
Thank you so much 😀❤️
I love the color combinations in ur projects. Thx for the videos.
Thanks so much 💕
Hello Roz ... Hope your having a blast in Italy. I've always wondered who was behind that lovely soft spoken voice . Now i see . You are a joy to listen and learn new things from . God bless and hurry back .
Thank you , Angela, we are having such a good time! 🇮🇹💕See you very soon 😘😘😘
Lots of tips "game changers" I can already use!!! Thx❤
Wonderful 😀👏🏻
Game changer for me I love it thanks for sharing very helpful information 😊😊
I’m so glad to hear it! 🧶❤️
I just found you but I have already subscribed. you are an amazing instructor, I love the way you teach, so easy to understand. I'm sure you have been told this before. Thank you!
Thank you so much , Isabel. These are the comments that keep me here so thank you for telling me ❤️
Mind blown with the “tie your shoes knot” whatever that’s called. 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you! Gamechanger. And the colour change trick… and that tail trick - 1) I knot the old colour to the new, 2) I didn’t know it was a trick to tuck the tails under the new crotchet stitches, but it just made sense to me to do it that way 😊 3) great video! Thanks for the tips :)
Thank you so much 😀👏🏻💕
Im a beginner at crochet and so far I've found a crochet ring to be the biggest help.
Fabulous!
Thank you so much, you have helped me with some issues I have had for years.
I’m so glad it helped 😀💕
Wow
I’m going to remember that one tip for color changing
Thanks
Great 😀👏🏻💕
Hello
I thought of a question if I may it’s about granny squares I love making them but does it matter if you just finish a square without any border then connect them I noticed in your video that yours were all different colors your color choices are beautiful.
@@joanietritschler9862 you definitely don’t need to add a border to your granny squares. I only added borders to these because I was demonstrating borders that could be used for all types of projects. It was just easier and quicker to demonstrate 💕
Thank you. I love the color changes and technique you use❤🎉
Thank you 😀❤️
The trick the granny squares is amazing! Thanks!
Excellent tips! I am watching this five times to get them in my head!
Thank you for sharing, im a newby to crochet so any hints or tips will be game changer 😊 many thanks !
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Love your colors, beautiful, thanks for the tips
Thank you ! 💕
Outstanding tutorial ! I really appreciate you sharing these tips.
Thank you so much 😀🧶
Dear Roz and Biscuit,
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and I totally love these game changers…some I’ve heard of before!
Have a Gelato for me 🍧😅 Enjoy your time off.
I love having the “spindle holder” that I had help making so my yarn don’t get tangled when using many colours for a crochet project.
God bless you always. Take care 🙏🏽🩷🧶😻🥰
Thank you so much ❤️I had plenty of gelato for you … sometimes 2 a day! 😆😅😅 😋
The spindle sounds like a great idea!
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😋 Yum, definitely what I would do if I went back to Italy 😂
Thank you, I used a plank of wood and measured two rows to put my 23 dowels in like a “zig zag” to allow space for the yarn if I’m going to be doing a project with lots of colour changes - I heard about making it on Alison Russell’s crochet channel and the one I made was similar to the one from ’Onedog woof’. 🙏🏽🩷😻🧶🐶🌷
Wow I've learned something new with the color change! I've been crochet for years.
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Well, I just had to save this to my saved video playlist, because there are so many goodies in it!
It wasn't mentioned in this video, but the game changer you taught me that has affected me recently is from the retro daisy video, where you say to do a slip stitch in the top of the first true stitch that you see. That makes so much sense to me!
Also, hello Biscuit sweetie!
Oh that’s wonderful, I’m so glad ! 😀💕
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Wow. Thank you very useful ideas with a great explanation and examples easy to understand
Thank you so much ❤️
Omg!! I love the color change and the knot so much better thank you !❤
My game changer was finding your video 🥰
❤️❤️❤️❤️🧶 big hugs
The biggest game changer for me was the magic knot! So simple and easy yet so effective
Yes 😀🙌🏻
One of my gamechangers has been replacing chain three with the standing double crochet and chainless starting double crochet. Tamara Kelly-Moogly's was the first channel where I found them. Many others have picked them up since then. These stitches look better than chain three at the beginning of a row or round or at a color change. I love your video. These tips are very helpful!
Wonderful! 💕
A big thank you for sharing this with us! That is really a game changer for me too! So lucky to stumble on your channel and subscribing 😀.
Thank you , Purple Moon 💜 😀
Wow! I love these techniques! Thanks so much! My gamechanger was understanding I crochet and knit too tight so I always need to go up 2 sizes for hooks or needles 😂
That’s a great tip ! 🧶💕 it makes such a difference to adjust to your own tension 👏🏻
Thank you I almost skipped over this video but these techniques are game changes I may have saw 1 or 2 tips but it's great to have all on one video that i cam save and refer back to. I am working on granny squares now and am excited to implement the new way to change color!
Again thank you for making this great video.
Appreciate, thank you ❤️
I am learning how to crochet by watching RUclips videos. Your video was fantastic so helpful. I just subscribed. Thank you.
Thanks for being here 😀💕
I enjoyed watching and learning .
Thank you 💕
Well , I am new to crocheting, and this was really helpful. Thanks so much for sharing your tips
Wonderful, so glad it helped 😀💕
Thank You. Love from Ontario, Canada ❤
Great to have you here 💕
Thanks so much for your awesome tips and tutorials!
Love it!
Thank you so much💕