I know not everyone will want to make a shawl, but I have no interest in doing a blanket. There are many RUclipsrs who do CAL on beautiful blankets. Also, the first shawl will have NO pattern, I will not take close-up pictures for people to try and recreate it themselves. It's one of a kind for a charitable cause. Please respect my wishes of keeping it that way. Not everything I make has to be recreated. I can make so many different intricate shawls, they are easy for me to design...Just give me this one shawl to make it special for the person who wins so we can help the rescue... please!!!
I agree with you. This shawl will make a great contribution to your Animal Shelter Auction. Also, I have no desire to make a blanket either. But I would like to crochet a similar shawl of your choosing. ❤
A shawl CAL would be amazing Crystal! Breaking it up would be good for us too. Oh I hope you get the interest to make this worth your time. 👏👏👏 Please yes 🙏
Now that’s the kind of projects I love to do, cause I get too bored doing the same thing over and over again. And the more crazy complicated the better. I love doing these. I love learning to do new stuff.
I wouldn't think of asking for a tutorial for your one of a kind shawl. Whoever wins the shawl will cherish it, knowing it is a Crystal BOD one of a kind. The shawl is just out of this world beautiful.
Crystal, I've been watching your videos for almost 10 years now. I learned to crochet with you, basically. I'm sure that lots of people like me get bored with patterns that are easy or too repetitive. I believe that several of us are ready for more challenging patterns, like intermediate level. Thank you for this great idea!
Crystal, you are so talented! I would love to a crochet project with you that incorporates a variety of stitches. I appreciate your tutorials so much. I am one of thise who don't like to make a bunch of small squares either (I did try it and made a beautiful blanket for a friend , but never again), and have always had a difficult time making, even smaller projects that have one repetitive stitch, because of getting bored. 😊
I say " bring it on Crystal, I've got yarn and hook at the ready, the harder the stitches the better. " And the shawl you have made as one of a kind, should be kept that way. It's been made with a special pair of hands from a very special person, with a beautiful heart of gold., for the most worthy of causes, animal rescues, something that is very close to my heart. xxxxxx
Crystal, your one-of-a-kind shawl is STUNNING!!! Your concept of a Crochet Along in segments is a scathingly brilliant idea!!!! Thank you for your sincere and honest efforts to share your talents with your subscribers! You are gifted when it comes to creating with yarn, and it is so inspiring to see you share your gifts with others. Well Done!!!
My daughter and I would both love a series of CAL tutorials! I am 60, and just learning, but your tutorials have been so encouraging and confidence building! Thank you!
I find it sad that you have to explain yourself. I appreciate everything you do for us and I believe most people do. That being said, I think it would be so fun to try this. I like the CAL idea for an intricate shawl. Thank you for all you do!
Dear Crystal, I wore your beautiful “Scent of a Rose” shawl to Mass. It got compliments! My former teacher told me, “Your skill in crochet has surpassed mine!” Thank you for your wonderful tutorials. May God reward you for empowering us, and so generously sharing your crochet powers with us.
You know what I did? I saw one of your shawls, and it was a little more intricate, and I had a hard time following it so I started with a basic beginning portion of a shawl. Then I incorporated interesting stitches that you had in other tutorials, and I made my own unique shawl. You could do something like that where you introduce stitches and then tell us how it could be incorporated into a shawl. That way, we have our own one of a kind. But this one you’ve made is simply GORGEOUS and would be a total stretch for me!!
All I know how to do is granny squares and I am just coming back to crochet after years. I know my tension is perfect. I have ordered hooks. I just need yarn and I am going to jump into this with abandon ! 😊❤
Crystal, thank you for being so up front, honest, and kind. I am one of those people who tends not to watch long tutorial videos. In my life, I don't have lots of time all together to crochet - it comes in smaller (30 min or fewer) chunks, so long videos tend to be impractical. However, I absolutely love making intricate shawls. I think your idea for an intricate shawl crochet-along is genius. I hope you decide to go ahead with this idea. RUclips has taught me that there a LOT of folks who love crocheting shawls, and I think you would have many people who "never thought they could" - but they come to your CAL and realize, thanks to your teaching, that YES, they can! Here's hoping you'll have enough interest for you to go ahead with the shawl-along!
Oh my goodness! Yes! The shawl is absolutely stunning! I have made many of your shawls as gifts & they are always received with surprise & happiness. I would be honored to join a CAL for any of your future shawls! 😊Thank you so much for all that you do & for challenging me to step out of my comfort zone & join you in a higher level of creativity. ☺️
Your shawl is stunning. I would love to crochet something that pretty. Life is very busy but need distractions. our oldest was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer Last April on my birthday. Been a journey. Just went in for Whipple Surgery. Surgeon had to stop found cancer on her liver. So now healing her at home. We start our new journey on the 26th. I am still wrapping my head head around her unique case. It's so hard when I realize we could loose her. But know God is still working on his plan. Been good so far. Trying to keep the faith. Sorry so long.
Yes, please. I would love to do a crochet along on a fancy shawl. I think it is fantastic that you made a one of a kind shawl for your animal shelter. It is gorgeous.
Yes!! I'm in... for those of us who get bored easily... I LOVE these types of projects. That shawl is exquisite. The giant peep is a great easter mascot!
I think a crochet-a-long is a great idea! Nothing wrong with breaking a video into parts. For really big projects I think it works best. I'm all for it. This one you showed is just stunning. Whoever wins is getting quite a beautiful piece.
I would also enjoy this. Breaking it up makes it doable and it would make a beautiful Christmas gift. I like idea that the first video will be the shawl and information about it. Will hopefully give us enough time to order some yarn for those who wish to do that. It’s a great idea and I hope enough people want to do it, too. Thank you for the gift of your time.
Yes. This sounds like a great idea. I would love to do a project like that. Breaking it up into a series of smaller videos rather than just one long one sounds excellent
Would love weekly tutorials - The Crochet Crowd does something similar. I also love to make shawls (and everything else) and I like to incorporate different things in my patterns. I love the idea that this shawl is unique and cannot be reproduced. Not everything made needs to have a pattern printed - this is YOUR creation - and it is beautiful. I also donate to help with rescue animals. I have 2 girls that are rescue dogs and they are adorable and spoiled rotten. Anyway - keep up the good work and I love your tutorials.
I have 1 rescue husky , had another for years in my pic, and have had many rescues in my long life. Mostly dogs but several cats. That is wonderful of you two. I may do that once I get good enough.
A CAL would be wonderful. Especially a shawl that has many different stitches. I like doing projects that have different stitches. It keeps me from getting bored, and it looks stunning when done.
I love no repeat rows projects! I would definitely be interested in a CAL! Your shawl is beyond beautiful. Thank you for showing it to us. It's gorgeous.
Crystal- I would love to have a follow along crochet shawl…. that’s how most of my shawls end up that way…. I get lost in it and in process I create a whole new piece…. But yes I want to use those beautiful stitches and show me how to turn and start a whole new stitch… thank you so much ♥️
People acting like they are entitled to any of your designs are ridiculous. One of a kind from you is priceless I’m sure it will go for a large sum in the auction though!
I would absolutely join in a Cal for an intricate shawl! The more intricate ones are so beautiful, and I know I'll be able to do it because I have complete faith in your teaching!
Crystal, the complexity of your “fly by the seat of your pants” design is terrific! I understand the reasoning behind you decision to not make tutorials for them. Holy cow! You do have a life outside of RUclips!!
What a gorgeous shawl! Great job! I wouldn’t expect anything else from you my sweet Crystal! You never have to worry about not making a tutorial or writing a pattern on anything you do/ create. You should keep certain things to yourself! With all the amazing tutorials you already have provided for us and continue to bring to us, it is more than plenty!
As you were introducing the video I'm sitting here with my fingers cross HOPING that you will say those beautiful words "crochet along" and you did!!! Yes, yes, yes, this sounds amazing! Please do this!!!!
YES YES YES I would absolutely LOVE a crochet-along shawl!! Oooo, that sounds like sooooo much fun! You are so easy to learn from, and your tutorials are so clear - it would be a blast. Not to mention a beautiful project. Thank you, Crystal!!❤❤❤❤
That would be fabulous !! You could just make a video of so many rows and we can do them at our own pace , and how many videos it took to finish is up to you ! I wouldn’t make it for any more than an hour a week . I would be very interested !!❤️❤️🥰
A crochet along intricate shawl would be incredible. With a once a week video over 6-8 weeks. Preferably in the summer since during summer it is too warm to crochet blankets.
I would love to make a beautiful unique shawl like this for my daughters wedding. Its not until 2025 so I have plenty if time. Bring it on as this would be so much fun!!
I would love a special shawl that would be done over 6-8 videos. First , I would like time to choose my yarn weight and color(s) ahead of time. This should be wonderful for everyone who would like a special shawl for themselves or a gift. Please, please do this series.
Intricate shawls and ponchos are my favorite things to make. I try to do several of these each year. They take time, but to me they are enjoyable to create and also a joy to wear or gift. I find interesting or unique yarns and materials and theyjust scream at me to make them into something like a shawl or a poncho, maybe a ruanna or a cape. These items always get positive comments when worn in public and are a source of some pride for me. I'd certainly watch videos spotlighting more intricate designs. Edited to add something I've done in blocking shawls: I have pinned my shawls (especially lacy ones made with fingering cotton) to a heavy unbleached canvas painter's drop cloth (or any colorfast heavy drape would work) and then stapled that to a 4x4 wooden piece hung from sturdy supports. Then I used a steamer to set the piece, letting it cool and dry pinned in place. There's a lot of ways to adapt this technique to your individual situation and space. I find it easier to have a vertical surface than a horizontal one for such projects. Perhaps others have the same needs and can use this technique to make blocking items a little easier.
Yes, absolutely!! I'm donating a custom made shawl to a raffle winner and haven't been able to decide on which of your patterns I want to use. This would be perfect!
Thank you for sharing the shawl with us. It's simply a piece of artwork & I for one just get such joy out of seeing it. I really hope everyone remembers this is your property, for charity - and respects it being an original. :)
It's gorgeous! Wish I could crochet like that, unfortunately due to illness I never will.After twenty years was happy to be able to just crochet again for couple hours a couple times a week while bed ridden. After being hit by semi truck 5 years ago. Just started back last year when my grandson wanted a.character hat took me forever, but he was so happy. It motivated me to make all three grandsons something & my daughter. Things that used to take me half hour now take me few days to a month depending on symptoms & pain. But I'm great full to be able to do some of what I used to love so much. You're such an inspiration, I love your inspirational videos, they inspire me to try more. Especially when I can't sleep, or get comfortable due to pain, I try to distract myself and just push through the pain and occupy my mind.
With videos. You could take your time and make it over 2 or 3 years if you decided too.😊❤ I'm sorry for your pain. I'm in bed an awful lot myself. Plan to try it.
Crystal, I am only eight minutes into this video, oh my gosh, I would love a crochet a long for a shawl where every row is a different stitch! How cool would that be! I love CAL’s anyway, but this is so exciting, yes, yes, yes!❤
I would love a shawl CAL! On a side note, your wonderful tutorials are boosting the confidence of so many crocheters, I believe there will be many who will love to challenge themselves, knowing you are there to guide them.
That is a beautiful shawl, Crystal. It truly is a one-of-a-kind design. A CAL for a shawl with intricate stitches would be really cool. It would be awesome to see all the color choices. I would LOVE to participate in a crochet along with you. Once a week for 6 to 8 weeks would be a reasonable timeline for the project. Very cool that you will be adding a video to show how to block the shawl, too. I don't like blocking either but is a great way to open up all the lacy stitching.
Yes,,yes, yes!!! Please do a crochet along!! I love this style of shawl. I'll make one for me and one (at least) for the prayer shawl group I belong to! Your shawl is so beautiful I know the next one will be as special. 😍
Were it to be allowed, I should vote yes x 1000! To be clear, I am a 75 year old, male (yes) and have been crocheting since age 11 - so for 64 long years. This shawl-a-long would certainly be a pièce de résistance to be added to my collection. Let us hope you receive enough response to make it happen!
YES 👏! I would love to see a CAL WITH YOU! I’m sure everyone here would too! Thank you for all the hard work you put into us! You are so greatly appreciated my sweet friend! More than you’ll ever know! 💙🥰😘🧶
I LOVE THE BUNNY!!! HAPPY EASTER!!!😊 And YES! I would like to do a crochet-a-long! I would like to be able to use the exact same yarn as you are using, so I hope it would be easily accessible and not from overseas.
That is one stunning shawl Crystal and you should leave it as a one of kind for sure! I think you have an amazing idea with a CAL shawl. Detailed shawls tend to be long videos Soo breaking it down to one a week is smart. Also gives ppl something to look forward to or to be included in as a community. Great idea Crystal. I’m on board and would love to make an intricate shawl with you by you ❤❤❤😊. Also I had the same issue with Scheepjes whirligig’s and had to order a small one to lol. Marketing at its finest. Lmao.
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I know not everyone will want to make a shawl, but I have no interest in doing a blanket. There are many RUclipsrs who do CAL on beautiful blankets. Also, the first shawl will have NO pattern, I will not take close-up pictures for people to try and recreate it themselves. It's one of a kind for a charitable cause. Please respect my wishes of keeping it that way. Not everything I make has to be recreated. I can make so many different intricate shawls, they are easy for me to design...Just give me this one shawl to make it special for the person who wins so we can help the rescue... please!!!
I agree with you. This shawl will make a great contribution to your Animal Shelter Auction. Also, I have no desire to make a blanket either. But I would like to crochet a similar shawl of your choosing. ❤
Yes❤ shaw video stitch along
Absolutely understandable Crystal. Its YOUR shawl. Don't give it another thought.
It's a beautiful one a kind special shawl, for a very worthy cause and should definitely stay that way 😊
You are the best, I have posted some comments. I hope they get to you. Thanks
I would LOVE to see tutorials like this. I love that there are no repeat rows. I think it would make a fantastic CAL!!
I agree!
I agree
I was thinking the same thing. A BOD shawl CAL would be an awesome way to show us how to make a shawl as beautiful as this!
Agreed ❤!!
I would love to join you in a shawl CAL! Whatever works for you, Crystal. ❤❤
You can't see me, but I'm clapping my hands while doing a happy dance. A CAL with Crystal at BOD crochet? YES, YES, and YES!!! ❤
A shawl CAL would be amazing Crystal! Breaking it up would be good for us too. Oh I hope you get the interest to make this worth your time. 👏👏👏 Please yes 🙏
That's my kind of shawl, no pattern, no repeat rows, just beautiful stitches and yarn.
Now that’s the kind of projects I love to do, cause I get too bored doing the same thing over and over again. And the more crazy complicated the better. I love doing these. I love learning to do new stuff.
Yes. I get bored quickly, so more complicated the better
Would we be able to save the videos other than on the original release date?
I wouldn't think of asking for a tutorial for your one of a kind shawl. Whoever wins the shawl will cherish it, knowing it is a Crystal BOD one of a kind. The shawl is just out of this world beautiful.
Exactly!
Exactly!
I completely agree! It's Crystal's creation..and should remain as her own. It's a piece of art!!! ❤
Definitely yes😊😊😊
Crystal, I've been watching your videos for almost 10 years now. I learned to crochet with you, basically. I'm sure that lots of people like me get bored with patterns that are easy or too repetitive. I believe that several of us are ready for more challenging patterns, like intermediate level. Thank you for this great idea!
I would love to do a cal of a shawl in that style. It would really keep me on the edge of my chair with the excitement of completion😊
Crystal, you are so talented! I would love to a crochet project with you that incorporates a variety of stitches. I appreciate your tutorials so much. I am one of thise who don't like to make a bunch of small squares either (I did try it and made a beautiful blanket for a friend , but never again), and have always had a difficult time making, even smaller projects that have one repetitive stitch, because of getting bored. 😊
It is very Beautiful!! I love CALs
Your shawl would be a wonderful CAL if you would consider it.
Yes, I would be interested in a crochet along.
Yes yes yes would love to make a crochet along shawl❤
I say " bring it on Crystal, I've got yarn and hook at the ready, the harder the stitches the better. "
And the shawl you have made as one of a kind, should be kept that way. It's been made with a special pair of hands from a very special person, with a beautiful heart of gold., for the most worthy of causes, animal rescues, something that is very close to my heart. xxxxxx
Yes, I would love a shawl crochet along. Count me in for a big YES!
Yes I’d love to learn many different stitches on one shawl.
Yes!
It'll be my first CAL and 100 times YES I am so in!
i would do the al to make a shawl
Me too, Thryss! Yes, Yes, Yes!!!
A crochet along sounds like a lot of fun!!! Breaking it up sounds like a great idea, and then everyone can work at their pace!!
Crystal, your one-of-a-kind shawl is STUNNING!!! Your concept of a Crochet Along in segments is a scathingly brilliant idea!!!! Thank you for your sincere and honest efforts to share your talents with your subscribers! You are gifted when it comes to creating with yarn, and it is so inspiring to see you share your gifts with others. Well Done!!!
Yes! A shawl CAL sounds fabulous! Even if you don't duplicate the one you showed, any shawl that you worked would be gorgeous!
The Bunny!!❤
My daughter and I would both love a series of CAL tutorials! I am 60, and just learning, but your tutorials have been so encouraging and confidence building! Thank you!
I'm mid 60's and learning and living how to crochet!
It's wonderful isn't it?!
I find it sad that you have to explain yourself. I appreciate everything you do for us and I believe most people do. That being said, I think it would be so fun to try this. I like the CAL idea for an intricate shawl. Thank you for all you do!
I’m 100% interested in a shawl CAL! 💜 I love this idea so much and honestly it helps make it feel less intimidating.
Yes Crystal. Would love to see this video for a shawl. It doesn’t matter how many pieces it is broken up into. I would watch them all and follow along
That shawl is stunning! You did great! I love that it's gonna be a one of a kind. It's really going to bring in so much help for the fur babies
I agree it is beautiful
Dear Crystal, I wore your beautiful “Scent of a Rose” shawl to Mass. It got compliments! My former teacher told me, “Your skill in crochet has surpassed mine!” Thank you for your wonderful tutorials. May God reward you for empowering us, and so generously sharing your crochet powers with us.
You know what I did? I saw one of your shawls, and it was a little more intricate, and I had a hard time following it so I started with a basic beginning portion of a shawl. Then I incorporated interesting stitches that you had in other tutorials, and I made my own unique shawl. You could do something like that where you introduce stitches and then tell us how it could be incorporated into a shawl. That way, we have our own one of a kind. But this one you’ve made is simply GORGEOUS and would be a total stretch for me!!
I watch everything you do! I'm not good enough to do anything intricate but I love to watch. I repeat to myself what you've said "you can do it "!
All I know how to do is granny squares and I am just coming back to crochet after years. I know my tension is perfect. I have ordered hooks. I just need yarn and I am going to jump into this with abandon ! 😊❤
Crystal, thank you for being so up front, honest, and kind. I am one of those people who tends not to watch long tutorial videos. In my life, I don't have lots of time all together to crochet - it comes in smaller (30 min or fewer) chunks, so long videos tend to be impractical. However, I absolutely love making intricate shawls. I think your idea for an intricate shawl crochet-along is genius. I hope you decide to go ahead with this idea. RUclips has taught me that there a LOT of folks who love crocheting shawls, and I think you would have many people who "never thought they could" - but they come to your CAL and realize, thanks to your teaching, that YES, they can! Here's hoping you'll have enough interest for you to go ahead with the shawl-along!
Oh my goodness! Yes! The shawl is absolutely stunning! I have made many of your shawls as gifts & they are always received with surprise & happiness. I would be honored to join a CAL for any of your future shawls! 😊Thank you so much for all that you do & for challenging me to step out of my comfort zone & join you in a higher level of creativity. ☺️
Yes, I would definitely do a shawl CAL of yours. Thank you Crystal!
Your shawl is stunning. I would love to crochet something that pretty. Life is very busy but need distractions. our oldest was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer Last April on my birthday. Been a journey. Just went in for Whipple Surgery. Surgeon had to stop found cancer on her liver. So now healing her at home. We start our new journey on the 26th. I am still wrapping my head head around her unique case. It's so hard when I realize we could loose her. But know God is still working on his plan. Been good so far. Trying to keep the faith. Sorry so long.
I vote... yes please... to a crochet make-a-long. What a great idea!
I love how you say, “ trust me, they’re not too hard. I’ll show you.” It makes me grin every time. I’d love an intricate CAL.
Yes, please. I would love to do a crochet along on a fancy shawl. I think it is fantastic that you made a one of a kind shawl for your animal shelter. It is gorgeous.
Yes!! I'm in... for those of us who get bored easily... I LOVE these types of projects. That shawl is exquisite. The giant peep is a great easter mascot!
I think a crochet-a-long is a great idea! Nothing wrong with breaking a video into parts. For really big projects I think it works best. I'm all for it. This one you showed is just stunning. Whoever wins is getting quite a beautiful piece.
I watch tutorials that are ways longer because I learn so much & wind up with a very special item to gift or keep. So yes, I'm in!
That Shawl is Absolutely Amazing. Yes I would like something that's not a repeat row. It keeps things interesting.
It's a beautiful shawl Crystal. Thank you for caring so much for the animals who are lucky to be in the rescue you support. Much respect.
I LOVE the idea! I vote yes. Not only does it sound fun, it also sounds fun to watch every week. A Crocheting Shawl Mini Series! Love it :)
I would also enjoy this. Breaking it up makes it doable and it would make a beautiful Christmas gift. I like idea that the first video will be the shawl and information about it. Will hopefully give us enough time to order some yarn for those who wish to do that. It’s a great idea and I hope enough people want to do it, too. Thank you for the gift of your time.
Yes. This sounds like a great idea. I would love to do a project like that. Breaking it up into a series of smaller videos rather than just one long one sounds excellent
I would Love for you to do some tutorials on more intricate pieces like this. I Love a Challenge and Never give up!! A CAL by YOU would be Amazing!!
I would definitely like a crochet-along with you anytime! The shawl is beautiful & you are very talented!
Crochet along: yes, please. 😘❤️🌹
Yes yes yes! Scream it from the rafters on my tippy toes YES! I’d love a shawl a long.
Would love weekly tutorials - The Crochet Crowd does something similar. I also love to make shawls (and everything else) and I like to incorporate different things in my patterns. I love the idea that this shawl is unique and cannot be reproduced. Not everything made needs to have a pattern printed - this is YOUR creation - and it is beautiful. I also donate to help with rescue animals. I have 2 girls that are rescue dogs and they are adorable and spoiled rotten. Anyway - keep up the good work and I love your tutorials.
I have 1 rescue husky , had another for years in my pic, and have had many rescues in my long life. Mostly dogs but several cats. That is wonderful of you two. I may do that once I get good enough.
A CAL would be wonderful. Especially a shawl that has many different stitches. I like doing projects that have different stitches. It keeps me from getting bored, and it looks stunning when done.
Pastel Bunny! WHAT! Such a cute addition to your room
I love no repeat rows projects! I would definitely be interested in a CAL!
Your shawl is beyond beautiful. Thank you for showing it to us. It's gorgeous.
I would definitely be interested in that crochet along, as long as you say you will teach us every single stitch.💕🧶
Crystal- I would love to have a follow along crochet shawl…. that’s how most of my shawls end up that way…. I get lost in it and in process I create a whole new piece…. But yes I want to use those beautiful stitches and show me how to turn and start a whole new stitch… thank you so much ♥️
People acting like they are entitled to any of your designs are ridiculous. One of a kind from you is priceless I’m sure it will go for a large sum in the auction though!
Holy Smokes, that shawl is STUNNING!!!!!! 😘😘😘😘
Absolutely!!!!! I have Maligrado with no pattern yet. Please make some more challenging and intricate designs. Love it!!!!
YES!!!!! Please. A fancy shawl CAL sounds amazing. Your new shawl is absolutely gorgeous. 💜🥰
Yes, I would enjoy a shawl crochet along.
I would absolutely join in a Cal for an intricate shawl! The more intricate ones are so beautiful, and I know I'll be able to do it because I have complete faith in your teaching!
Crystal, the complexity of your “fly by the seat of your pants” design is terrific! I understand the reasoning behind you decision to not make tutorials for them. Holy cow! You do have a life outside of RUclips!!
That shawl is STUNNING!!! You are phenomenally talented. ❤
What a gorgeous shawl! Great job! I wouldn’t expect anything else from you my sweet Crystal!
You never have to worry about not making a tutorial or writing a pattern on anything you do/ create. You should keep certain things to yourself! With all the amazing tutorials you already have provided for us and continue to bring to us, it is more than plenty!
As you were introducing the video I'm sitting here with my fingers cross HOPING that you will say those beautiful words "crochet along" and you did!!! Yes, yes, yes, this sounds amazing! Please do this!!!!
A CAL tutorial making an intricate shawl would be amazing. I would totally watch that ❤❤❤❤❤
The shawl is simply beautiful! Well, not simply... nothing simple about it...intricately beautiful!
Beautiful Shawl!
YES YES YES I would absolutely LOVE a crochet-along shawl!! Oooo, that sounds like sooooo much fun! You are so easy to learn from, and your tutorials are so clear - it would be a blast. Not to mention a beautiful project.
Thank you, Crystal!!❤❤❤❤
That would be fabulous !! You could just make a video of so many rows and we can do them at our own pace , and how many videos it took to finish is up to you ! I wouldn’t make it for any more than an hour a week . I would be very interested !!❤️❤️🥰
A crochet along intricate shawl would be incredible. With a once a week video over 6-8 weeks. Preferably in the summer since during summer it is too warm to crochet blankets.
I would love to make a beautiful unique shawl like this for my daughters wedding. Its not until 2025 so I have plenty if time. Bring it on as this would be so much fun!!
I would love a special shawl that would be done over 6-8 videos. First , I would like time to choose my yarn weight and color(s) ahead of time. This should be wonderful for everyone who would like a special shawl for themselves or a gift. Please, please do this series.
Intricate shawls and ponchos are my favorite things to make. I try to do several of these each year. They take time, but to me they are enjoyable to create and also a joy to wear or gift. I find interesting or unique yarns and materials and theyjust scream at me to make them into something like a shawl or a poncho, maybe a ruanna or a cape. These items always get positive comments when worn in public and are a source of some pride for me. I'd certainly watch videos spotlighting more intricate designs.
Edited to add something I've done in blocking shawls: I have pinned my shawls (especially lacy ones made with fingering cotton) to a heavy unbleached canvas painter's drop cloth (or any colorfast heavy drape would work) and then stapled that to a 4x4 wooden piece hung from sturdy supports. Then I used a steamer to set the piece, letting it cool and dry pinned in place. There's a lot of ways to adapt this technique to your individual situation and space. I find it easier to have a vertical surface than a horizontal one for such projects. Perhaps others have the same needs and can use this technique to make blocking items a little easier.
Yes, absolutely!! I'm donating a custom made shawl to a raffle winner and haven't been able to decide on which of your patterns I want to use. This would be perfect!
Thank you for sharing the shawl with us. It's simply a piece of artwork & I for one just get such joy out of seeing it. I really hope everyone remembers this is your property, for charity - and respects it being an original. :)
It's gorgeous! Wish I could crochet like that, unfortunately due to illness I never will.After twenty years was happy to be able to just crochet again for couple hours a couple times a week while bed ridden. After being hit by semi truck 5 years ago. Just started back last year when my grandson wanted a.character hat took me forever, but he was so happy. It motivated me to make all three grandsons something & my daughter. Things that used to take me half hour now take me few days to a month depending on symptoms & pain. But I'm great full to be able to do some of what I used to love so much.
You're such an inspiration, I love your inspirational videos, they inspire me to try more. Especially when I can't sleep, or get comfortable due to pain, I try to distract myself and just push through the pain and occupy my mind.
With videos. You could take your time and make it over 2 or 3 years if you decided too.😊❤ I'm sorry for your pain. I'm in bed an awful lot myself. Plan to try it.
Yes yes yes sign me up !!! The shawl you made for the auction is beyond words it’s so beautiful
I love your shawls. Any shawl you make would make a great cal. Please please do this it will be a great cal
Yes, I’d love to know how to work different stitches into an existing row.
The shawl you showed is Stunning!! 🤩🤩🤩
Loving the Bunny on your chair!! 🐇🐰🐇🐰
The shawl is gorgeous too!
That shawl is the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. I love it!
Crystal, I am only eight minutes into this video, oh my gosh, I would love a crochet a long for a shawl where every row is a different stitch! How cool would that be! I love CAL’s anyway, but this is so exciting, yes, yes, yes!❤
I would love a shawl CAL! On a side note, your wonderful tutorials are boosting the confidence of so many crocheters, I believe there will be many who will love to challenge themselves, knowing you are there to guide them.
A CAL of an intricate shawl? Count me in!!
.Hi Crystal, the shawl is just beautiful! Well done! You have a heart of gold.
That is a beautiful shawl, Crystal. It truly is a one-of-a-kind design.
A CAL for a shawl with intricate stitches would be really cool. It
would be awesome to see all the color choices.
I would LOVE to participate in a crochet along with you. Once a week
for 6 to 8 weeks would be a reasonable timeline for the project.
Very cool that you will be adding a video to show how to block the
shawl, too. I don't like blocking either but is a great way to open up
all the lacy stitching.
Yes,,yes, yes!!! Please do a crochet along!! I love this style of shawl. I'll make one for me and one (at least) for the prayer shawl group I belong to! Your shawl is so beautiful I know the next one will be as special. 😍
Yes to more intricate shawls, totes, granny squares, pillow covers, beanies, toe-up socks, neck-warmers, Love what you do and how you do it. 💌
The shawl is gorgeous, and I love that it is one of a kind . Yes a crochet along would be wonderful!!!
Were it to be allowed, I should vote yes x 1000! To be clear, I am a 75 year old, male (yes) and have been crocheting since age 11 - so for 64 long years. This shawl-a-long would certainly be a pièce de résistance to be added to my collection. Let us hope you receive enough response to make it happen!
That's amazing. Sixty-four years. 🎉🎉💙
YES 👏! I would love to see a CAL WITH YOU! I’m sure everyone here would too! Thank you for all the hard work you put into us! You are so greatly appreciated my sweet friend! More than you’ll ever know! 💙🥰😘🧶
Would absolutely love a shawl CAL with you! That would be AWESOME!!!
Hi Crystal, that bunny on the couch 😍 Yes that CAL doing a shawl sounds like a lot of fun. I enjoy your last crochet along. ❤
I LOVE THE BUNNY!!! HAPPY EASTER!!!😊
And YES! I would like to do a crochet-a-long!
I would like to be able to use the exact same yarn as you are using, so I hope it would be easily accessible and not from overseas.
WOW! That shawl is beautiful!!!
This shawl is amazing and it should bring a very good price for your Animal rescue...God Bless you Crystal...you have a heart of gold !!
I’ve never seen anything so so beautiful. You got this Crystal , there is no question how professional of a crocheted you really are .
Yes please !! ❤ I would most definitely want to watch and learn !!
Oh my goodness. Beautiful! Hope it brings a bundle in the auction.
I think 20-30 minutes per video would be perfect to crochet along.
Yes, it sounds great.
Wow. How exciting! I would love to join in! Thank you Crystal 😊
Yes please...a shawl video. Thank you!!
That is one stunning shawl Crystal and you should leave it as a one of kind for sure!
I think you have an amazing idea with a CAL shawl. Detailed shawls tend to be long videos Soo breaking it down to one a week is smart. Also gives ppl something to look forward to or to be included in as a community. Great idea Crystal. I’m on board and would love to make an intricate shawl with you by you ❤❤❤😊. Also I had the same issue with Scheepjes whirligig’s and had to order a small one to lol. Marketing at its finest. Lmao.
Yes!! I would definitely be interested in a shawl CAL with you!!❤
Awwww. Love the bunny back there
A shawl CAL would be perfect.