I don't usually do kits but this one caught my eye and I ordered the Sandalwood version. I'm very much enjoying making it. Thanks for the tip of blocking each square before assembly, which makes a lot of sense given its complexity and my lack of blocking space.
The Sandalwood version is so pretty! I'd love to see it when you're done. If you'd like to be part of our Show & Tell, send pics to franniessquare@gmail.com.💕🧶
I bought the kit. I got mine on sale and paid $48. It's great. They sent Priemere Anti Piling DK yarn. I just started last night. I love it. I'm glad i saw this now before I got too far. I thought about doing each step for all motifs at once vs making individual motiefs. I'm glad to know keep it all one step at a time.
Thanks for this review. Made an impulse buy on Mary maxim and was worried I bit off more than I can chew. Immediately went to you tube to see if anyone has done this before. Found you! Thanks again
I wondered that too when I first started it. I just took it one step at a time, and I did learn along the way. It's a beautiful design! Thanks so much for watching!💕
Thanks for the great information. I’m starting my blanket today. I feel more confident after watching your video. I hope you have a wonderful day!! 😊💚😊💚
Thanks for this review - made me subscribe after my first time viewing of one of your videos. I got the sandalwood colourway some time ago but have not started it because there are so many other projects on my list that have to be done first. Looking forward to getting at it soon, though!
I just found your channel last week. I love that beautiful Afghan. I'm going to order it ,and hope I can follow the instructions. I'm not good at reading patterns. But I love it so much ,I will try it. Thank you
Welcome, Jane! I'm glad you found me! If you have any questions when you're working on the afghan, feel free to contact me. My email address is franniessquare@gmail.com. And when you're finished, I hope you'll consider submitting it for the Show & Tell series.🧶💕
*WOW 💝💝💝! THAT IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 😊💝!* THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE "FLASH REVIEW" & FOR SHARING ALL OF YOUR TIPS FRANNIE 😊💝! HAPPY CROCHETING & GOD BLESS SWEET LADY 🙏✝💝!!!
Jane Crowfoot is so talented. If you haven’t seen her work, I highly recommend checking it out. Also, I’m starting a show and tell series for our community, so if you have any projects you’d like to show, send pics to my e-mail, franniessquare@gmail.com. God bless you!💕🧶
I really liked that this was a pattern review. I've just recently started using you tube and happened upon your channel. The first video I saw was an ice yarn unboxing. Which I found exciting. But I think pattern reviews would be helpful to people like me.
@@tamelahall9389 Not yet. I’m in the process of setting up Instagram and a website (for blogging). I have to admit I’m not that tech savvy...so I have a bit of a learning curve.
@@FranniesHair I so understand that tech savvy comment!! I have recently opened an Instagram account. I still am not very adept at using it. Keep working at it!! You'll get it!!
Hi Fran I love your afrgan very pretty I just love your channel you have very interesting yarns and different hat's blanket and give very good information on patterns
I just realized you had this video!! I have that kit in the Sandlewood colorway!! It's almost complete. I have several of her patterns and a couple of her books. Love her website too!!
I enjoyed this review! I do the same thing you do: I crochet an entire motif first, see how it goes and then crochet the rest of the motifs one round at a time.
I have the Eastern Jewels kit; however, my first go at this pattern was in blues, pink and linen to match a nursery. The new, first time mom loved it. I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and learned so much for my next go 'round. I, also, completed one motif before beginning the assembly line production. There are so many ends to weave in, that somewhere along the way I decided it wasn't too bad and now I rather enjoy weaving in ends. There is a FB group for this specific pattern which is overflowing with tips and hints and photos. I spent quite a bit of time perusing the files, photos and comments before I dove in. The group is extremely helpful and I highly recommend it. Love this pattern and it is stunning in any color. Thanks for the review. I was excited to see it in your playlist. - Paula
Great idea to check out that group...I'm going to do that. The colors you used sound beautiful! If you'd ever like to submit some projects for Show & Tell, I'd love to see them!🧶😊
It was a 100% cotton. I should clarify that I am not disappointed in the company of my choice in the yarn. I love pima cotton and I ordered one that wasn't pima hoping it would be nice because the colors are so pretty. Unfortunately it feels like the peaches and cream cotton you make dish rags from.
I love this pattern too. I have it in blues/grays & the bright pastel colorway from them gal in Italy. The names escapes me. Working on both of them. I'd say they are intermediate/advanced as the pattern reading is difficult with only a few pictures. One really has to know how to crochet.
Thanks so much for your video. I bought this kit in two color ways and I am just getting started. I am attempting to my gauge swatch now but so far I have had to go down two sizes. I didn’t think I was a loose crocheter but I must be. What size hooks did you end up using?
I don't remember which hooks I used, but it is very common for me to have to go down 2-3 sizes. I hope you'll send pics when you are done. I love Jane's patterns!🧶💕
Hi. Thanks for your reply. I did go down to the smallest hooks since you stressed the gauge in your review. I have another question for you , if you don’t mind, did you single crochet the blocks together from the back or sew them together?
I don't think it exists for free in English. I had to buy it. I bought it as a kit with the yarn. If you'd like help on row 10, email me (franniessquare@gmail.com). I don't like to put information up about patterns that are not free...it's not fair to the designer.
No, actually this was the first kit I ever ordered. I just loved the colors that Jane had chosen, so I decided to try the kit. What are your favorite projects?
Certainly amigurumi in the past year. I have made 3 dolls (2 girls and 1 boy), goats , cats, pigs, sheep, goldfish, bees, mice, and a most excellent moose named Montgomery. I really enjoy baby clothes, bonnets and booties. And of course, lovely afghans in complex patterns.
I crochet every day! I have been crocheting for 47 years! The challenge is my arthritis. It is worsening. I am making a collection of things for my (future) great grandchildren. I don't know how my hands will be later. Montgomery is 17" tall and his antlers have a span of 14". He is my biggest. My dolls are between 8 and 13" tall. After discovering amigurumi in February 2020, I began making a collection. I now have over 45 toys. Plus two full baby layettes, too. I used my quarantine time to make a legacy of my work for my grands.
@@violetnewby Holy Moly! That is awesome! What a gift your skill has been for your family! I'm sorry to hear about your arthritis. I started using Collagen Hydrolysate powder...it did help...I don't know if you've tried it. Well, you are certainly inspiring me to start doing some amigurumi!
Hi Renee, this is another pattern that I reviewed but do not own. Jane has beautiful diagrams in addition (I know you said you don't read patterns). Would you like a tutorial on reading patterns?
@@FranniesHair I did contact them and they would accept the return. I just kept the kit and am making it now. It just was not what I expected. Dull and drab colors😕
I don't usually do kits but this one caught my eye and I ordered the Sandalwood version. I'm very much enjoying making it. Thanks for the tip of blocking each square before assembly, which makes a lot of sense given its complexity and my lack of blocking space.
The Sandalwood version is so pretty! I'd love to see it when you're done. If you'd like to be part of our Show & Tell, send pics to franniessquare@gmail.com.💕🧶
You are a delightful person. This review was very helpful!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Kaitlin! I love Janie Crowe's designs...she is so talented. Thank you so much for watching.❤️
Great review and advice. Thank you! I just received my Mary Maxim kit.
Great! I hope you enjoy it!💕
Loved your tips. I am making the blanket without using the kit and I'm still experimenting with colors. Your tips will be very helpful.
What colors are you thinking of using? It’s a gorgeous pattern!
I just purchased this pattern for a future cruise project. I am still determining my yarn. I liked hearing your comments.
It's a great project. The different motifs kept me from getting bored. Have a great cruise! Where are you going?
I love very much this pattern. After I started making it I wake up easy and earlir than before, and make us coffe, ad right a way start crochet.
Isn't it great to be excited about a project? I love that!😁
I bought the kit. I got mine on sale and paid $48. It's great. They sent Priemere Anti Piling DK yarn.
I just started last night. I love it.
I'm glad i saw this now before I got too far. I thought about doing each step for all motifs at once vs making individual motiefs. I'm glad to know keep it all one step at a time.
This was one of my absolute favorite projects! I'm so glad you're enjoying it!❤️
Thanks for this review. Made an impulse buy on Mary maxim and was worried I bit off more than I can chew. Immediately went to you tube to see if anyone has done this before. Found you! Thanks again
My pleasure! You'll have to let me know how it goes. Also, if you need help, let me know.💕
Beautiful blanket and great review ❄️
Thank you, Mary Anne! That is a pretty pattern!🧶❤️
Great advice about kits, I haven't done a kit before so I'll bear those hints in mind thank you.
My pleasure, Alison!❤️
Great tips! Thanks for the review. Am considering whether it is too advanced for me or not.
I wondered that too when I first started it. I just took it one step at a time, and I did learn along the way. It's a beautiful design! Thanks so much for watching!💕
Thanks for the great information. I’m starting my blanket today. I feel more confident after watching your video. I hope you have a wonderful day!!
😊💚😊💚
I'm so glad! I hope you'll send pics for 'Crochet & Tell' when you're done!💕
I just received my kit. This was very helpful, thank you.
I'm so glad! I'd love to see your blanket when you are done!🧶💕
Thanks for this review - made me subscribe after my first time viewing of one of your videos. I got the sandalwood colourway some time ago but have not started it because there are so many other projects on my list that have to be done first. Looking forward to getting at it soon, though!
The sandalwood is so pretty. It’s a great project! Thank you so much for subscribing!😊
I just found your channel last week. I love that beautiful Afghan. I'm going to order it ,and hope I can follow the instructions.
I'm not good at reading patterns. But I love it so much ,I will try it.
Thank you
Welcome, Jane! I'm glad you found me! If you have any questions when you're working on the afghan, feel free to contact me. My email address is franniessquare@gmail.com. And when you're finished, I hope you'll consider submitting it for the Show & Tell series.🧶💕
I just ordered the sandlewood kit, can’t wait to get I and start crocheting. Great review. Thanks.
The sandalwood kit is so pretty. I hope you'll send pics for 'Crochet & Tell' when you're done!💕🧶
*WOW 💝💝💝! THAT IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 😊💝!* THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE "FLASH REVIEW" & FOR SHARING ALL OF YOUR TIPS FRANNIE 😊💝! HAPPY CROCHETING & GOD BLESS SWEET LADY 🙏✝💝!!!
Jane Crowfoot is so talented. If you haven’t seen her work, I highly recommend checking it out. Also, I’m starting a show and tell series for our community, so if you have any projects you’d like to show, send pics to my e-mail, franniessquare@gmail.com. God bless you!💕🧶
I really liked that this was a pattern review. I've just recently started using you tube and happened upon your channel. The first video I saw was an ice yarn unboxing. Which I found exciting. But I think pattern reviews would be helpful to people like me.
Thank you for the feedback, Tamela! Also, please let me know if there is anything particular that you would like me to review.😊
Do you have a blog as well or a FB page?
@@tamelahall9389 Not yet. I’m in the process of setting up Instagram and a website (for blogging). I have to admit I’m not that tech savvy...so I have a bit of a learning curve.
@@FranniesHair I so understand that tech savvy comment!! I have recently opened an Instagram account. I still am not very adept at using it. Keep working at it!! You'll get it!!
Hi Fran I love your afrgan very pretty I just love your channel you have very interesting yarns and different hat's blanket and give very good information on patterns
Thank you so much, Brenda!💕
I just realized you had this video!! I have that kit in the Sandlewood colorway!! It's almost complete. I have several of her patterns and a couple of her books. Love her website too!!
She is so talented! I hope you'll send pics when you're done!💕🧶
I enjoyed this review! I do the same thing you do: I crochet an entire motif first, see how it goes and then crochet the rest of the motifs one round at a time.
Great minds think alike!😊🧶
I have the Eastern Jewels kit; however, my first go at this pattern was in blues, pink and linen to match a nursery. The new, first time mom loved it. I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and learned so much for my next go 'round. I, also, completed one motif before beginning the assembly line production. There are so many ends to weave in, that somewhere along the way I decided it wasn't too bad and now I rather enjoy weaving in ends. There is a FB group for this specific pattern which is overflowing with tips and hints and photos. I spent quite a bit of time perusing the files, photos and comments before I dove in. The group is extremely helpful and I highly recommend it. Love this pattern and it is stunning in any color. Thanks for the review. I was excited to see it in your playlist. - Paula
Great idea to check out that group...I'm going to do that. The colors you used sound beautiful! If you'd ever like to submit some projects for Show & Tell, I'd love to see them!🧶😊
@@FranniesHair I'd love to share. I'll get some photos to you. Thank you. - Paula
@@pbiamont6950 Great! I can't wait to see them!
I love the "Frannie Square" rating system!
Thank you! This is a great project!💕🧶
Great review! Starting my kit today!
It's an awesome project! It stays interesting. Have fun!💕
The blanket is so beautiful.
It is...her patterns are beautiful!😊💕
Hi Fran! I love your page! I would also like to see a bucket hat if you could try making one of those!
Great idea! I’m on it!😁👍🏻
Thank you that was really informative and helpful, I'm also here since the ice yarn unboxing video xD
Thank you, Krisi! Have you shopped from ICE Yarns? I feel another yarn haul coming on...🤣😳
@@FranniesHair not yet, but its mainly because all the yarn I reaaaaaly want is always sold out
I actually ordered ice yarns after I watched 3 unboxing videos. I ordered 4 different yarns and only 1 I am disappointed in.
@@tamelahall9389 Which one were you disappointed with?
It was a 100% cotton. I should clarify that I am not disappointed in the company of my choice in the yarn. I love pima cotton and I ordered one that wasn't pima hoping it would be nice because the colors are so pretty. Unfortunately it feels like the peaches and cream cotton you make dish rags from.
I love this pattern too. I have it in blues/grays & the bright pastel colorway from them gal in Italy. The names escapes me. Working on both of them. I'd say they are intermediate/advanced as the pattern reading is difficult with only a few pictures. One really has to know how to crochet.
I'd love to see it in the blues and grays. I hope you'll consider sending pics for Show & Tell!
Thanks so much for your video. I bought this kit in two color ways and I am just getting started. I am attempting to my gauge swatch now but so far I have had to go down two sizes. I didn’t think I was a loose crocheter but I must be. What size hooks did you end up using?
I don't remember which hooks I used, but it is very common for me to have to go down 2-3 sizes. I hope you'll send pics when you are done. I love Jane's patterns!🧶💕
Hi. Thanks for your reply. I did go down to the smallest hooks since you stressed the gauge in your review. I have another question for you , if you don’t mind, did you single crochet the blocks together from the back or sew them together?
I bought this a couple months ago but haven't started it yet 🙂 ty for the tips❤️
My pleasure, Deanna…it’s so pretty!💕
What a beautiful afghan!
It is! Jane Crowfoot is so talented!🧶💕
New to your channel, liked the review.
Welcome! Thank you for joining me!😊🧶
Hello I was wondering where I can find this pattern for free in English. I have it in foreign languages but am struggling to understand row10
I don't think it exists for free in English. I had to buy it. I bought it as a kit with the yarn. If you'd like help on row 10, email me (franniessquare@gmail.com). I don't like to put information up about patterns that are not free...it's not fair to the designer.
Lovely work. Do you often use kits? I tend to prefer choosing my own. Thank you for the tips!
No, actually this was the first kit I ever ordered. I just loved the colors that Jane had chosen, so I decided to try the kit. What are your favorite projects?
Certainly amigurumi in the past year. I have made 3 dolls (2 girls and 1 boy), goats , cats, pigs, sheep, goldfish, bees, mice, and a most excellent moose named Montgomery. I really enjoy baby clothes, bonnets and booties. And of course, lovely afghans in complex patterns.
@@violetnewby Wow! I have yet to try amigurumi...Is Montgomery large? It sounds like you do a lot of crocheting!
I crochet every day! I have been crocheting for 47 years! The challenge is my arthritis. It is worsening. I am making a collection of things for my (future) great grandchildren. I don't know how my hands will be later.
Montgomery is 17" tall and his antlers have a span of 14". He is my biggest. My dolls are between 8 and 13" tall. After discovering amigurumi in February 2020, I began making a collection. I now have over 45 toys. Plus two full baby layettes, too. I used my quarantine time to make a legacy of my work for my grands.
@@violetnewby Holy Moly! That is awesome! What a gift your skill has been for your family! I'm sorry to hear about your arthritis. I started using Collagen Hydrolysate powder...it did help...I don't know if you've tried it. Well, you are certainly inspiring me to start doing some amigurumi!
Could you please do a tutorial on this
Hi Renee, this is another pattern that I reviewed but do not own. Jane has beautiful diagrams in addition (I know you said you don't read patterns). Would you like a tutorial on reading patterns?
Do you know how to knit? I would love to see videos on how to knit!
I only know the basics of knitting. I bet there are some really good knitters on RUclips. If you find any, I’d love to hear about them!
Wow! Jane's website is chock full of color. Not yet very courageous, not enough for a kit/commitment (to meet those expectations) God Bless you
Yes, she does beautiful work! G-d bless you too!💕
Mary maxim substitute different colors than the picture of the project. Very disappointed in the kit colors chosen.
Did you contact them? What colors did you get?
@@FranniesHair I did contact them and they would accept the return. I just kept the kit and am making it now. It just was not what I expected. Dull and drab colors😕
or maybe a knit belt !
Love it...will do! I’ve added it to my list.😊💕
Greatly enjoying your videos but you got to work on that audio this one was hard to hear 🙃
Thank you so much for the feedback...I will work on it!😊