Crochet: JOINING GRANNY SQUARES - Finishing My Late Grandma's Blanket

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  • Crochet: Joining Granny Squares - Finishing My Late Grandma's Blanket
    Hi everyone, I have a full box of Granny Squares. Now, these are not just any squares! These granny squares were made by my grandma in the year 2009 just before she passed away. I have them here with me for a long time but never had the courage to join the granny squares together. So today, this is exactly what I am going to do, so please follow me in joining granny squares to finish my late grandma's blanket.
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Комментарии • 593

  • @OpheliaTalks
    @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +25

    Leave me a comment down below for a chance to win a yarn pack. Winner will be announced during the live on Sunday 17 January! Good luck and I hope you enjoy watching this video! Anja xxx

    • @Sharoncat2008
      @Sharoncat2008 3 года назад +3

      I think that square pattern is my most favorite of all squares I know how to do. How precious to have that from Grandma. I have my grandmother's finished afghans that she made everytime she came from NY to visit. She loved the ripple pattern which I can't do very well. Happy Birthday Anja.

    • @Sharoncat2008
      @Sharoncat2008 3 года назад +4

      I love how your Grandma put so many stars on them. That took a lot of time and love.

    • @waleskasantiago81
      @waleskasantiago81 3 года назад +4

      Ohh Anja, you were so sure about needing tissues when watching your Grandma’s granny video. I have to ran and closed my bedroom door for crying with you. Tears ran down my eyes, and memories of my grandma’s flooded my head and began to catch on me but it was lovely. The pictures you used on the video with your Grandma and you reminded me of my childhood. You are an amazing individual...be blessed!

    • @mobina539
      @mobina539 3 года назад +1

      But what shall we comment

    • @mobina539
      @mobina539 3 года назад +2

      Very talented family

  • @andreatolver6051
    @andreatolver6051 3 года назад +60

    When you touched the unfinished square, I got emotional too! I know what it feels like to lose someone so special. Her memories are in the blanket cherish the memories and the blanket forever!!!

  • @lizv.418
    @lizv.418 3 года назад +36

    Oh Anja, when you were going through the box & you came across the strip that your grandma didn't get to complete I started crying with you💝
    It was as if she left it just for you😊💞🌹🌷🌸🌼
    I wish you a very, very beautiful Birthday🌹🌞💕🌻🐈

  • @janicehill9759
    @janicehill9759 3 года назад +14

    Grandma is smiling big. What a beautiful treasure.

  • @brookeberry2226
    @brookeberry2226 3 года назад +6

    When I saw the unfinished square I cried with you, its so precious to got to have that 🥺

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      It really is very special to me. Thank you for watching Sad Frogo ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @katiedunwell9847
    @katiedunwell9847 3 года назад +11

    I started crying when you saw the unfinished square, such a sweet reaction the way you squeezed it

  • @midgethorn4083
    @midgethorn4083 3 года назад +11

    So touching! I cried, too, when you pulled out the unfinished square and just kept hugging your Grandma close to you. She has blessed you again. You did lovely work putting it together. Thank you for sharing.

  • @donnag0765
    @donnag0765 3 года назад +11

    Beautiful! Your Grandma would just love what you have done!

  • @Eleriva1
    @Eleriva1 3 года назад +29

    What a wonderful heirloom, I’m sure your lovely grandmother would be so proud of you. To preserve the memory I think I would save a sample square and arrange it in a simple white box frame together with the emotional unfinished piece, adding a pretty crochet hook, and put it on display in the studio. X

  • @suzanne2726
    @suzanne2726 3 года назад +1

    My Dear Anja, everytime I see you cry, I cry as well. The video that first brought me to you was the one where you displayed all (that you had access to) of your Grandma's blankets. I have enjoyed watching you since. I find your videos to be relaxing and inspiring. I want you to know that you and your creations, especially the Ode to Anna Blanket, have helped me get through Covid. I know that I told you on Sunday, but I just keep making them in different colors and giving them to family members. So I feel like our families are connected across the ocean by a beautiful length of yarn. Keep creating and inspiring Dear Girl. We all love you so. Suzanne

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      That is so amazing Suzanne that you are making the blankets and give them to family members. When I started this channel I never thought that a bit of yarn and a crochet hook could connect so many people around the world and I am particularly happy that it made a positive difference in these testing times. Love Anja ❤❤

  • @mairaarce9924
    @mairaarce9924 3 года назад +12

    I bet your heart is so tender with the treasure your grandma left you. I believe your and my grandma are crocheting in heaven together. With all my love to you.

  • @vickietaylor9643
    @vickietaylor9643 Год назад +1

    Disclaimer: tissue needed!!! How absolutely beautiful. Your grandma would be so proud!!

  • @rosemariehicks8971
    @rosemariehicks8971 3 года назад +1

    What I have of my grandma are her crochet hooks and some old pattern books.
    When I was young she tried to teach me to crochet. But I wasn’t interested.
    My grandma passed a long time ago,and I miss her very much.
    One day I seen a pattern for a little doll. I got all the material I needed to crochet this little doll.
    After I gathered all the supplies I put my hands up and said OK grandma I’m ready to do it please help me.
    And I crocheted that little doll. I gave them a little doll to my niece it was for the Fourth of July, she had on a little bed white and blue dress.
    And that began my crochet journey

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Isn't that just wonderful. It is just as if she was there, holding your hand one more time to teach you. ❤❤❤

  • @thelanguagemadelazyshow5452
    @thelanguagemadelazyshow5452 3 года назад +16

    This is so beautiful, a great way to honor your grandmothers legacy

  • @leestone5594
    @leestone5594 3 года назад +1

    Hello Anja! Well, as you opened the box, my heart swelled with joy. When you ever lifted the partially made square, my eyes just welled up and overflowed. I just couldn’t stop the tears. It brought back so many memories of trinkets and so forth I have found of my mom’s who passed 29 years ago. The beauty of your grandma’s work is unmistakable. Your own amazing skill just brought her such honor. Simply Stunning. A duet project with someone you loved so dearly. You and your family will cherish it forever. What a labor of love!

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for your kind words. When I saw that part of a square so much went through my mind as I did not expect it to be there. Our moms and grandparents are closer to us than you think. Thank you so much for watching Lee Stone ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @casey111
    @casey111 3 года назад +1

    I could barely watch this. So special. Grandmas are the best. I miss mine everyday. 💕

  • @jodielarson1530
    @jodielarson1530 3 года назад +1

    What a treasure! I cried with you when you found the unfinished square. ❤ Thank you for sharing.

  • @poodlegirl55
    @poodlegirl55 3 года назад +1

    I cried with you when you touched the unfinished square. She would be so proud of your crochet and RUclips channel.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Oh yes she would but at the same time probably don't understand that the whole world can watch it. Thank you for watching poodlegirl55 ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @wendijackson8844
    @wendijackson8844 3 года назад +2

    I actually started crying when you pulled out the little strip she had been working on. I saw the loop where she would have started the next stitch and thought "She left it so you could finish it."

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      That's how I felt but it took me a long time before I was able to start this project. ❤ Thank you for watching Wendi Jackson ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @ThinkingOutThere
    @ThinkingOutThere 3 года назад +1

    Just beautiful! You are a lucky lady to have had such a beautiful grandmother. She must be smiling in heaven....🙏🏼

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Yes, thank you. Thank you for watching ThinkingOutThere ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @eileenlynch6896
    @eileenlynch6896 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful heirloom to have. I have just done the same with squares my mum had left which my dad had cut-out( she was a great seamstress and knitter and crocheted....) dad died 11years ago and mum died four years ago and one of the positives to come out of Covid lockdown was I finally could face taking these squares out and putting together four small blankets for my brothers and sisters. Some of the material had been used to make clothes for my children and my nieces so there were a lot of memories as I stitched these together and yes Anja like you a lot of tears. But I love what you have done not just this but all you have done to keep us upbeat during these not so pleasant times. And I know this blanket you have just completed will mean so much more to you now. 💕💕❤️❤️❤️

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Oh, you are such a wonderful person. 😘😊😘❤

  • @roseprincess2155
    @roseprincess2155 Год назад +1

    How sweet that you are touching the same part of your late Grandmother's blanket where she left off. You crochet like her! What a pretty woman she was! She probably folded the squares so they would fit into the storage box. I like her choice of colors. She must have wanted to use up stash/sale yarn, and chose those different colors. I love how your grandmother's blanket turned out! She made it with love!

  • @victorialove9104
    @victorialove9104 Год назад +1

    Oh I cried too. My grandmother was very special to me as well. I wish I had something special of hers like this lovely blanket. Your grandmother would be so proud of how you completed her work of art. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. ❤

  • @IngridsInspirations
    @IngridsInspirations 3 года назад +1

    It doesn't get more precious than this, oh my gosh Anja! To hold in your hands that little unfinished block, your hands lovingly cup it, cherish it like a gem stone. It is worth far more any gem stone. I am so happy with you that you could finish your ouma's blanket on your birthday. A gift from your ouma to you. Happy birthday dear Anja. May you be blessed far more than you ever could dream of. Much love and hugs :) xoxo

  • @kerryalfieri
    @kerryalfieri 3 года назад +3

    It is so amazing to have these from her. What an amazing gift. Makes me cry. I'm so glad u kept the one she started. U did a wonderful job.

  • @minaro7680
    @minaro7680 3 года назад +1

    You are the most loyal and beautiful grand daughter 😍you know when you showed us the uncompleted square my eyes filled with tears 😭😭God bless u and RIP gorgeous grandmama 🙏🏻🙏🏻 happiest birthday and so much love from kurdistan

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      You are so kind. 🙏 Thank you for watching Minaro 76 ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @traceycoffey733
    @traceycoffey733 3 года назад +1

    Oh Anja! What a beautiful video, thank you so much for sharing it with us! I had tears in my eyes too when you came across that last piece of unfinished crochet by your lovely grandma. So many hours spent patiently making those beautiful squares, all carefully folded and put away, waiting for the right moment for you to complete the blanket made by her hands and your hands. She would be so proud of you and your mother must be too. Thank you all your lovely work and generous and kind teaching. Your videos are always a delight. A very happy birthday to you and many many happy returns. xxxxx

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      You are so kind. Thank you so much!! ❤😘

  • @gartenundflausch
    @gartenundflausch 3 года назад +6

    Oh Anja, this is so lovely, I am laughing and crying with you, your Grandma would be so happy and proud of you, seeing how much you appreciate her and her beautiful work. She had a great feeling for colours and style, and you got that from her. I wish you all the best, happy Birthday, stay healthy and safe! 😘💕🧶🎉🎂🐈💓Anne

  • @BBHubbs
    @BBHubbs 3 года назад +6

    Anja, seriously! 1 minute in and I’m welling up! You’re not allowed to make people cry on your birthday! 😜
    Ok... Proceeding with the video, now. I cannot wait to see what’s inside the box!!!

    • @BBHubbs
      @BBHubbs 3 года назад +2

      No, no, no... 2 minutes in and all I can think about is how your Moeke’s hands were the last things touching those squares before your own hands. 😩 It’s the next best thing to holding her hands.
      ... ok... carry on...

    • @BBHubbs
      @BBHubbs 3 года назад +2

      3 minutes plus...
      I’m not crying, you’re crying! 😭

    • @BBHubbs
      @BBHubbs 3 года назад +1

      You are so generous to have shared this intimate project with us 💕
      It turned out absolutely divine! ❤️😘

  • @PBnJenn
    @PBnJenn 3 года назад +16

    This is so beautiful Anja, it makes me want to finish a box of my husband's mothers. I never got to meet her but I've been holding onto them because I think they represent someone precious

  • @1953DMV
    @1953DMV 3 года назад +1

    so beautiful.... such a lovely memory blanket ... u had me in tears when u found her unfinished square

  • @thoughtsofjoyk
    @thoughtsofjoyk 3 года назад +5

    Oh my goodness! That surprise made me teary-eyed. How special!

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching Joy K ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @Rauh-667
    @Rauh-667 17 дней назад +1

    Hallo Anja, was für eine wunderbare Idee. Mit den netten Fotos sieht man aus was für einer schönen Familie Du stammst. Sehr emotional auch, als man die aktuelle Arbeit Deiner Großmutter sehen kann, die sie wohl zuletzt noch in den Händen hielt. Wie schön, dass Du entschieden hast ebenfalls zuhäkeln und auch uns auf Deine Reise mitnimmst! 🎉 Gruß Rauh

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  17 дней назад

      Thank you for your lovely words, yes this was very emotional to work on, thank you Rauh, Anja x

  • @22tessybear
    @22tessybear 3 года назад +6

    How exciting to finish your Grandma’s blanket 😀

  • @katievioletthedivadog8662
    @katievioletthedivadog8662 3 года назад +2

    Happy birthday!!! You’re grandma would be so proud and to have you do this on you birthday! Makes me cry.

  • @birgahamacherimarkusendri4567
    @birgahamacherimarkusendri4567 3 года назад +4

    Enjoy every Moments in your memories, held in this blanket.
    Happy Birthday

  • @ferozabhikoo3437
    @ferozabhikoo3437 3 года назад +2

    Aww, I'm so overwhelmed.
    That's such a great gesture.
    The blanket looks lovely.
    Happy Birthday Anja

  • @Momma_J
    @Momma_J 3 года назад +1

    This is stunning and was an extremely emotional rollercoaster to watch. I have a few projects of my mom’s (who taught me how crochet 48 years ago). Rest In Love Mom. Thank you for sharing and your transparency.

  • @fiauiterwijk3068
    @fiauiterwijk3068 3 года назад +4

    How emotional I cried with you,I know exactly how it feels.
    Such a precious memory she would be so proud of you❤️😇
    Happy birthday and look forward to more wonderful creations😘

  • @vickichristian2364
    @vickichristian2364 3 года назад +7

    How amazing to be able to work on your grandma’s project. Something to treasure forever.

  • @karenruta9938
    @karenruta9938 3 года назад +3

    I’m sure that she is smiling down on you, happy that her blanket is finished. And what a beauty it is!
    I wish you the happiest of birthdays!

  • @jessicarabbit1164
    @jessicarabbit1164 3 года назад +4

    How lovely!
    And I have to say, You looked like a temptress in that photo of the four generations!!!! Hot mama! lol

  • @hanahanigan9838
    @hanahanigan9838 3 года назад +2

    Oh Anja, I started crying the minute you did! I'm so proud of you for making a blanket you'll cherish for the rest of your life and your children after you and hopefully many more generations to come. I know how hard it was for you; now it's out of the box and getting used. The blanket is so beautiful. I also loved all your photos; especially the one with 4 generations of women - amazing!!!

  • @sharonarrendale2724
    @sharonarrendale2724 3 года назад +1

    You are so blessed to have your grandmothers squares. I know that she would love to know that you finished it for her. So heartfelt. May God be with you. ❤️🙏🏽

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Thank you so much! Thank you for watching Sharon Arrendale ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @29joycequinteroresto
    @29joycequinteroresto 3 года назад +1

    I'm sure your grandma is very proud of you. I would be in tears just like you finding an heirloom like that. Knowing you're grandma touched those squares & now your touching them, so emotional.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      I should have looked in that box before and I didn't. Did not expect that unfinished square. Thank you for watching Joyce Quintero ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @MultiCaro2011
    @MultiCaro2011 3 года назад +1

    😢 it’s so special she left you with something for you to finish ❤️❤️❤️

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Yes it really is so special. Thank you for watching Caroline Saganash ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @debraeaton5184
    @debraeaton5184 3 года назад +3

    I was crying for you and myself, happiness and sadness. My grandmother taught me to knit and crochet. I still cherish the needles I have from her.
    My mom and Uncle still have a crocheted granny square blanket she made. Thank you so much for sharing such a special birthday with us Anja!!
    Happy Happy Birthday to you!

  • @mariakristinahawl1640
    @mariakristinahawl1640 3 года назад +1

    I'm crying with you....... what an awesome, touching, bittersweet, and very special video. Happy birthday. That looks like seafoam green to me.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      You are so kind. Thank you for watching Maria Kristina Hawl ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @dianalagasse3811
    @dianalagasse3811 3 года назад

    Just loved watching you react to finding the unfinished square, Anja. I can only imagine what was going through your mind. I have an all wool granny square blanket, about twin size, that my great grandmother made. She died at age 101 years, when I was in my early 20s, and I'm nearly 75 now. She also knit baby sweaters for my first 2 children. These things we will cherish, forever, right? I love the blanket all sewn together! Thank you for the pleasure of watching!

  • @annjohnson5634
    @annjohnson5634 3 года назад +7

    How lovely to have such a keepsake of your Grandma. You have, I’m sure, captured the look she was looking for as you knew her so well. Thank you for sharing with us all.

  • @jean-jn3nq
    @jean-jn3nq 3 года назад +1

    Well that was a tearjerker for me. But in a good way. What a wonderful and poignant way to honor your Grandma. I am thinking she would be super proud and approve of all of this. Thank you for such a lovely celebration of your Grandma and a life well-lived. 💕

  • @luvtocraft
    @luvtocraft 3 года назад +2

    So lovely!!! 🙏🏼🥰 The colors are beautiful together!!! What a great birthday treat!!! Enjoy your special day Anja!!! 🎉🎂🎈🛍

  • @mctron22rd
    @mctron22rd 3 года назад

    I wanted to cry, when Anja squeezed her grandma's granny square she started to make after all those many granny squares. It's almost like you where trying to squeeze it, as if you where, feel your granny through the grannyv square. Bless your precious heart Anja !

  • @leenodat3378
    @leenodat3378 3 года назад +2

    It is so thoughtful of you to finish your grandma’s blanket!☺️I just wish she was there watching to see what a lovely grandaughter she has.I am just so glad that you decided to finish it, she would have been proud!❤️
    Best Birthday wishes!🍰🎈🎉🎉✨✨🧶

  • @bevgregory4526
    @bevgregory4526 3 года назад +1

    What a precious way to remember & honour your grandmas memory. I feel that she was guiding you through every stitch & would be so happy that you have finished her WIP in such a fantastic way x

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Yes it was! Thank you for watching Bev Gregory ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @sandraficara7265
    @sandraficara7265 3 года назад +6

    Beautiful Anja, my heart broke watching you hold your grandmothers work. I could feel what you were going thru!! Back to watching you put the squares together

  • @gloriagreen3531
    @gloriagreen3531 3 года назад +4

    Love the beautiful blanket ! I know you have many fobd memories of your grandmother. I love your videos. Thanks for the opportunity to win some awesome yarn. Good luck everyone.

  • @anniesilvestre3409
    @anniesilvestre3409 11 месяцев назад +1

    I can’t help but cry watching this. Your grandma is beautiful and so are you!💖✨💫

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much Annie, I hope you will enjoy the project, Anja x

    • @anniesilvestre3409
      @anniesilvestre3409 11 месяцев назад

      I shall indeed! I can’t wait for November and looking forward to decorating my box with pretty flowers like your grandma 💖You make crocheting so fun and enjoyable Anya I appreciate you and thank you 🌸🧶💖

  • @raffaellaporri4425
    @raffaellaporri4425 3 года назад +1

    Dear Anja, what a beautiful video! Thank you for sharing. So emotional❤
    I was crying with you while watching. I love the idea that this blanket was made by her and you together👭.
    You have a wonderful priceless treasure in your hands, the legacy of your grandma: beautiful crocheted items and also a lot of photos of her. You are very lucky for this, my sweet Anja 🎂🌹💖

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      I am happy that I finally made the blanket and indeed it felt like we crocheted together. Thank you for watching Raffaella Porri ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @patsyscrochet2597
    @patsyscrochet2597 3 года назад +4

    Aww ur grandma is so proud of u Anja u did a beautiful work on ur grandma blanket I love it ..Happy Birthday Anja !!!❤️

  • @carolineUK
    @carolineUK 3 года назад +1

    what a beautiful gift she left you ...i'm sure she will be smiling knowing you finished it ....sure she is proud you did a great job

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Yes she will but also tell me why it took me so long to do it. Thank you for watching Caroline cc ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @shannonsharp77
    @shannonsharp77 3 года назад +1

    What a wonderful surprise to have all the squares she worked on and then to find she was still working on it and you can too! And I love all the pictures . My mom passed away and she hated pictures, I had to ask all my friends and family and I only ended up with less than a handful and I cherish them. This is a fabulous birthday present for yourself 🥰 Happy Birthday

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Same here, she did not like to be in the pictures. I really have only a handful just like you. Thank you for watching Shannon Sharp ! Anja xxx 💕🌈 Don't forget Shannon Sharp I do a live video on Sundays at 20.30 GMT, be there for live interaction with me! Thank you for watching and keep crocheting! Anja xxx

  • @crochetlady1394
    @crochetlady1394 3 года назад +7

    What a Gorgeous blanket !! Those colors look so lovely together!! I’m glad you have one last blanket made by your grandma ❤️❤️

  • @debwhite9980
    @debwhite9980 3 года назад +1

    What a nice gift your grandmother left you and you did a beautiful blanket bless you

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! 😊 Thank you for watching Deb White ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @billiejogonzalez5572
    @billiejogonzalez5572 3 года назад +1

    What a treasure to yourself from grandma.i also cried with you

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      I am pleased that I finally found the courage to make the blanket. Thank you for watching Billie Jo Gonzalez ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @Mari-B
    @Mari-B 2 года назад +1

    So emotional for you! I hope my granddaughters will be as touched by my work. Your grandmother was a beautiful lady!🙂

  • @dawnlangley9628
    @dawnlangley9628 3 года назад +2

    "SUCH A BEAUTIFULLY HEARTFELT VIDEO" 💘

  • @elizabethpavlock1451
    @elizabethpavlock1451 3 года назад +1

    Oh my goodness Anna..... wow, what an unexpected surprise for you to find the next square that your lovely grandma was working on before she passed. Almost as if she left it for you on purpose to finish. It was supposed to happen that way. You know?! What a sweet, touching and personal moment.

  • @thewovenknotcrochetthehand4721
    @thewovenknotcrochetthehand4721 3 года назад +1

    Such a lovely and poignant tribute to your dear grandma. Thank you for sharing love for her and your grandpa...what a wonderful bday gift to be able to see this beautiful blanket every day and feel her presence...I spilled some tears when you held the yarn she was working on 🤗💜😍🙏🏼🎁

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Thank you so much! I am glad that I finally did make a blanket with her squares. I did not realize that there was a part she did not finish when I was making the video so that was emotional. I have peace now that I did it. Thank you for watching Semira Semino-Asaro ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @sharynhines4769
    @sharynhines4769 3 года назад +1

    What a beautiful and moving tribute to your grandmother Anja. I loved every minute 🥰🥰

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Thank you so much! Thank you for watching Sharyn Hines ! Anja xxx 💕🌈 Don't forget Sharyn Hines I do a live video on Sundays at 20.30 GMT, be there for live interaction with me! Thank you for watching and keep crocheting! Anja xxx

  • @JustMeandCrochet
    @JustMeandCrochet 3 года назад +2

    Anja, this video was such a tribute to your grandmother. The blanket is just beautiful and I loved the pictures that you shared with us. You look so much like your grandmother. This was such an emotional video and I had to wait until today to post. Thank you so much for letting us into your personal world. We really appreciate it. Can't wait until Friday.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Fran. And thanks for letting me know about your crochet hook. They do lose color if you use them a lot. I mentioned it in the live last Sunday. I will send you a new one with your next order. Thank you for watching JustMyNaturalHair ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @chillin2150
    @chillin2150 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful blanket!! How wonderful to find the square that she had started....I'm happy for you Anja!

  • @nanakate6586
    @nanakate6586 3 года назад

    How sweet! I cried with you when you discovered your grandma's unfinished square. How beautiful!! Blessings to you!

  • @beckyahern5325
    @beckyahern5325 3 года назад +4

    Your grandmother would be so proud. Im sure she is smiling down on you and loving your shared blanket that you both did x

  • @marybarratt1473
    @marybarratt1473 3 года назад +1

    Such an emotional find and you must keep that small crochet snippet as it is, for posterity. Beautifully made squares, I love the design on each and purple and green go so well together. Lot of work sewing in the ends. How fortunate that there are holes to make it easier when assembling the squares. Lovely to see the finished results. Tfs, your grandmother would praise you for completing this.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      I definitely will keep the snippet as it is. I think so she would be very happy, me finishing her blanket. Thank you for watching Mary Barratt ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @patriciarichardson3176
    @patriciarichardson3176 3 года назад

    What a wonderful memory of you lovely grandma . How beautiful her work was.what a treasure and a beautiful present for your birthday. I was crying with you😪.beautiful memories and beautiful photos and fabulous blanket. Enjoy and treasure forever. Happy birthday 🍾🎉🥰

  • @doritpinto9064
    @doritpinto9064 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Anja for sharing these moments with us. You are a special person. I love your & Dirk's wonderful videos. Happy birthday ! ! !

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      You are so kind. Thank you for watching dorit pinto ! Anja xxx 💕🌈 Don't forget dorit pinto I do a live video on Sundays at 20.30 GMT, be there for live interaction with me! Thank you for watching and keep crocheting! Anja xxx

  • @kayuphill1742
    @kayuphill1742 3 года назад +4

    Wow. So emotional watching this. This has given me the inspiration to complete a Cat stitching that my father started but didn’t get chance to finish.
    I have vowed to finish it and get it framed this year.
    Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a Happy Birthday and hope to see you soon. Love to you and Dirk. Xxx

  • @matthewslb
    @matthewslb 3 года назад +4

    Oh my goodness. The memories and emotions opening this box must have brought back. I so wish I had something like this from my grandmother. Happy birthday Anja. xx

  • @karenkoutsoumbaris6308
    @karenkoutsoumbaris6308 3 года назад +4

    Happy blessed birthday dear Anja, my birthday is on the 19th this month. I’ve loved your grandmas squares and her blankets that you’ve taught us . You’re tear are so special for your dear grandma! You look like her too!

  • @arkrosebud1540
    @arkrosebud1540 Год назад +1

    Awe so sweet a birthday gift to yourself from your grandmother. How proud she must be seeing it all finished. Thanks for sharing!

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  Год назад

      Thanks so much Ark Rosebud, Anja x

    • @arkrosebud1540
      @arkrosebud1540 Год назад

      You are so very welcome dear lady. I miss my grandmother so much, she was the sweetest lady and watching your video of your unboxing of her squares really touched my heart. My grandma Jonnie Bell crocheted as well and I am so happy she made me an Afghan before she passed. She was taken suddenly as a passenger in an automobile accident years ago. It still breaks my heart just as it did the day we lost her. She had made an ivory blanket in a popcorn stitch that was so beautiful, nobody knows what ever became of it. I think I may have to give it a try myself, but I can tell it’s gonna take some time and lots of yarn. Wish me luck as I have only recently taken up crochet after thirty plus years of my first try at it. So, it’s my understanding that crochet was taught in your schools? Is that still true today?

  • @jenniferhuckabee5321
    @jenniferhuckabee5321 3 года назад +2

    This was so beautiful!! So many memories in that box. Thank you for sharing 🤗

  • @edejan
    @edejan 3 года назад

    Anya, did you have this experience? When my mom died, we packed away everythiing of hers because I couldn't bear to go through it. For years when we would finally open a certain box or another, say looking for a certain bloouse or jacket she wore, her "scent" would envelope us when we first opened the box. It was a mix of her perfume, her cigarettes (of course) and whatever other sweet scent that brought her back so close to use. When you opened your grandmother's box of precious items, my eyes filled with tears and I wondered if yours did too. I love the way you honor your grandmother (mine both died before I was born) and it brings my own feelings for my long-gone mother to the forefront. And, of course, your grandmother's crochet work was beautiful and creative. Love to you!

  • @maggieowen6954
    @maggieowen6954 3 года назад +1

    Wow, what a present! I can tell you miss her, but this blanket you .ca always remember her by. Thank you for this!

  • @retroboomer
    @retroboomer 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment with us. Made me long for my Grandma, Aunties and all the ones we've lost.

  • @serenitybay5544
    @serenitybay5544 2 месяца назад

    It is a Sunday afternoon and I am crocheting away watching this video with my eyes tearing up as you find your Grandma’s last interrupted row of crochet! What a lovely memory for you. She has blessed you for sure.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  2 месяца назад

      Yes it was a very teary moment for me too! She would be amazed at everyone watching and making her blankets too! Thank you for watching, Anja.

  • @rinapirone7412
    @rinapirone7412 3 года назад +1

    Happy birthday Anja ... what a special birthday having your grandmas squares to make a blanket .. knowing all the love she put into making it and now one day... tears were rolling down my face I could hear the sadness in your voice .. Thankyou for sharing your wonderful memory .. X

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for watching the video. 😘❤

  • @jalenevanniekerk5913
    @jalenevanniekerk5913 3 года назад

    What a special special surprise to find the incomplete square from your dearest grandmother! I am sure that all of use watching was crying with you. Happy Birthday Anja, and I am sure your dearest grandmother is smiling from the heavens. Xx

  • @aprilwarren7099
    @aprilwarren7099 3 года назад +3

    What a beautiful blanket that you and your grandma have made together! Such a touching story.💖 Thank you for sharing it with us.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      You are so welcome! Thank you for watching April Warren ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @Tomara710
    @Tomara710 3 года назад +3

    Happy birthday again. I too get upset when i think of my Grandma, she was a sweet soul like yours and making blankets too. Keep her in your heart till you meet again. X

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! xx Thank you for watching S. Dean ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

    • @Tomara710
      @Tomara710 3 года назад

      @@OpheliaTalks your a pleasure to watch and you keep it real. Your just being you. X

  • @sisselsworld
    @sisselsworld 3 года назад +3

    You should have warned me, I started crying to! ❤️ so much work your grandma put into her blankets, it’s so nice that you finish this one for her. 👍

  • @sarah-jayne23
    @sarah-jayne23 3 года назад +2

    This is absolutely beautiful, your grandmother would be so proud ❤️ Happy Birthday 🥳

  • @craftyros
    @craftyros 3 года назад +1

    Oh my goodness Anja I didn’t want this video to end. I too shed a tear when you found the unfinished square and the way you held it was like holding your grandmother’s hand again. The blanket is beautiful and I look forward to seeing the Lookbook of it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories and photos of your grandparents, I made the Ode to Anna blanket and the Autumn Walk blanket (ode to your grandpa) and feel that this blanket would be the perfect one to have with them xxx💕

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      You are so welcome! For the lookbook we spend a whole day filming on Dartmoor. I really hope you enjoy it. Thank you for watching Ros Hobbins ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @Diane43000
    @Diane43000 3 года назад +1

    What a beautiful tribute. I had started an afghan for my mom but didn't finish it before she passed. Eventually I took it apart and made 3 lapghans for the Memory Care facility that she lived in before her passing. I continued making lapghans for the residents for the next year in her memory. It was good for my healing.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      Wow, that is wonderful. Your mom will be so proud of you. Thank you for watching Diane Provencher ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @gidgetcook7680
    @gidgetcook7680 3 года назад +2

    What a lovely tribute to your grandma❤ this video brought tears to my eyes. Happy Birthday Anja❤🎈

  • @barbaranesmith1890
    @barbaranesmith1890 3 года назад +7

    Anja, I can just imagine how you were feeling when you were touching your Grandma’s squares and the extra yarn. Such a moving and heartwarming video. The blanket turned out beautiful. Thanks for taking all of us along. 🎂

  • @kirsty8026
    @kirsty8026 3 года назад +2

    Lovely memories. Thank you for sharing your grandma with us.x

  • @susannewright2642
    @susannewright2642 3 года назад +1

    Got me all choked up... so sweet. What an important and beautiful blanket.

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      It really is an important one. Thank you so much for watching Susanne Wright ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

  • @margarettaylor5793
    @margarettaylor5793 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful Beautiful Memories xxx

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад

      They really are. Thank you for watching Margaret Taylor ! Don't forget Margaret Taylor I do a live video on Sundays at 20.30 GMT, be there for live interaction with me! Thank you for watching and keep crocheting! Anja xxx

  • @graciekanalas7285
    @graciekanalas7285 3 года назад +1

    Anja, the squares are beautiful. I was moved to tears when you showed the crochet square that she was working on.
    Such sweet memories of your grandmother. Thanks for sharing.
    Happy Birthday!!!💜🎉🎊

    • @OpheliaTalks
      @OpheliaTalks  3 года назад +1

      You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Gracie Kanalas ! Anja xxx 💕🌈