It is so easy to compare yourself with others and feel like you’re not enough….but we each offer something different and unique. It may be the way you film or what you like to make. Be yourself, you’re doing great! I always enjoy your videos. ❤❤
I can definitely relate to the mental health struggles. I started this channel and a TikTok to promote an Etsy shop I don’t even have yet. I don’t have it because I keep looking at my pieces like…they’re not good enough. There are so many talented crocheters out there with beautiful patterns and FOs…who am I to sell my mediocre yarnlings? But. That’s just imposter syndrome. Your stuff is all unique to you and no one does it quite like you! Don’t let the negative self talk get you down. You can’t compare yourself to others because no one else is you. I hope you’re feeling better now since this video is three months old 🫶🏻
I LOVE the chatty videos, I like hearing how you're doing, and it helps to hear you're having the same insecurities I have about being good enough and our work etc. Sending consensual hugs from Christchurch, New Zealand xo
Awh thank you so much for your absolutely sweet comment. I’m happy that I could help you with your mental health ❤️ And keep at it. I have been crocheting a loooong time for mine to look like they do.
Crocheting and knitting are my relaxation, distress tools. I deal with mental health struggles. I don't make my amigurmis for anyone other than me. They can have errors, they can be not perfect and that's ok. My mil keeps pushing me to sell sell sell. Nope. Can't turn it into a stressful thing when it's my relaxation tool. I use to have an active channel and I basically had a mental breakdown. Deleted everything, ghosted everyone I interacted with. There was no pressure from anyone but myself and I couldn't do it. Now I don't even upload my projects to Raverly. I shocked myself when I posted a pic on r/amigurmi the other day. Won't happen often. Love your openness and honestly.
Yay! Lucky that you already had the yarn! I think the colored one may look nicer in a bigger project? Like a shawl or sweater? But you made the right call cutting the different colors because the fox looked so cute! 🦊 And social media really just does that to you sadly 😞 but I do feel like there’s something to learn by overcoming those negative thoughts. Is it worth the stress? Who knows 🤷♀️ haha
I totally agree with the variegated yarn. It would look better on a big project. I’m such a bad judge of that for some reason! And yes trying to figure out if social media is worth the stress is exactly what I’m trying to figure out right now. I’m not sure yet haha
Thank you for recognizing that. It is so important to me to only ever share my real opinions on things. I’ve turned down companies that wanted to work with me because they wouldn’t let me say how I really felt. I have been gifted items before but I’ll always disclose that and will always only say my real opinions. It’s so important to me.
Thank you for the video. I have been curious about this yarn for a while now. As for chatty videos: I like them. I have a problem with feeling like a loser. I crocheted since I was just a kid, but just recently got into making Amigurumi. I haven't done my first market yet, I had neck surgery so I put the crocheting away for a while, so now I feel REALLY behind.....I'm 61 so I have to make the years count, lol. I still intend to do a market, but it won't be until next spring. OK enough of my pity party, lol! I love that you are so real, I really feel better after watching you and I love Shannon too :)
You are doing a great job, you have to remember when we started crocheting we didn’t have all the tutorials on hand like now not to mention crochet is making a big come back which I believe was from Covid. You are making customized orders so you clearly are just as talented as others. I know it is hard to get out of your head when mental health is an issue. There are many good u tubers to watch but try The rumimill, and passionknit Kelsey.
Thank you so much! Yeah this might sound weird but rationally I know I am talented but my inner voice is mean to me sometimes and tells me I don’t have what it takes. Thank you for your kind comment and encouragement.
Hi Lili. I did sub to your moms channel a few weeks ago. Y'all have a good day. Talk about comparing. I'm 76 and just started about 3 years ago trying.....TRYING to learn crochet and watercolor. Imagine thinking: I'm old and will die soon so what's the point? THAT'S comparing at its ugliest! How can I EVER compare with younger more experienced ppl? I don't stand a chance!! But I have a wonderful support of gal pals who drag me out of my slumps, my lows. I've suffered from depression since HS and lots of pain since I was 2 with my 1st hip surgery. BUT I'm like a dog with her bone....I don't give up; I fight for what I like and want. You are very pretty and talented and I wish for you to be an overcomer of your struggles. I haven't managed a plushie yet as I struggle with seeing those stitches even though my eyesight is fine. just not use to such small needles with bigger yarn. I was so frustrated with rip outs that I have given that hobby and dream to make plushies, up for a little while. I will try again. Thanks much for your transparency, for sharing your cute, darling projects.
Thank you so much for this sweet comment and telling me more about your life. I love hearing perspectives from people at all different walks of life. I love that you have a support system of friends who get you out of your comfort zone. That’s amazing! Lily says hi back!
You are doing great with people on RUclips channel. . I been RUclips longer than you and I only few describers to my channel .I am have a good time making videos and all the nice people on RUclips .
Girl yasssssss! I’m on same page lol I just wanna see what my yarn does lol I get so excited it’s ridiculous. HA! Try being an ex drug addict missing your teeth doing RUclips bahahaha….luckily I had a spiritual awakening and did tons of healing and now all I do is craft and grow plants . I swear and medicate for illnesses with prescription cannabis. I don’t fit the norm in the crochet world but I wanna be a part of it lol I might have to make a new channel with my store name instead of my current screen name as people are judgemental af lol ❤ I like the chatty videos for sure and you’re doing amazing. You just started your channel in January so damn you’re doing way better than a lot of us ❤
I find the crochet community to be mostly really kind and accepting but it is easy to feel on the outside if you aren’t exactly like everyone else. I try to just remember the right people will find me. Im glad you have done a lot of internal work. That’s so important!
Great video! Thanks for the shout out and you’re doing a great job, don’t be hard on yourself!!!! ❤
Thank you as always for the encouragement Shannon!
It is so easy to compare yourself with others and feel like you’re not enough….but we each offer something different and unique. It may be the way you film or what you like to make. Be yourself, you’re doing great! I always enjoy your videos. ❤❤
Thank you so much for your sweet and thoughtful comment 🥹❤️
I can definitely relate to the mental health struggles. I started this channel and a TikTok to promote an Etsy shop I don’t even have yet. I don’t have it because I keep looking at my pieces like…they’re not good enough. There are so many talented crocheters out there with beautiful patterns and FOs…who am I to sell my mediocre yarnlings?
But. That’s just imposter syndrome. Your stuff is all unique to you and no one does it quite like you!
Don’t let the negative self talk get you down. You can’t compare yourself to others because no one else is you. I hope you’re feeling better now since this video is three months old 🫶🏻
@@squittenchetdesigns yes imposter syndrome for sure! It inflicts a lot of us. Best luck to you with your shop! I believe in you.
Love your little fox! I like chatting in videos because I like listening while I crochet along. 🦊
Same here! It feels like crocheting with a friend and I want to give people that vibe
@@Tfwcrochet You succeeded!
@@lisapettit7403 that’s great to hear! Thank you for the feedback
I LOVE the chatty videos, I like hearing how you're doing, and it helps to hear you're having the same insecurities I have about being good enough and our work etc.
Sending consensual hugs from Christchurch, New Zealand xo
@@erininwood8131 ooo New Zealand! I hope you’re have a happy winter over there. Thank you for the sweet comment ❤️
Absolutely love your channel I wish I could make things as good as yours
I suffer with my mental health too and your channel helps me xx
Awh thank you so much for your absolutely sweet comment. I’m happy that I could help you with your mental health ❤️ And keep at it. I have been crocheting a loooong time for mine to look like they do.
Crocheting and knitting are my relaxation, distress tools. I deal with mental health struggles. I don't make my amigurmis for anyone other than me. They can have errors, they can be not perfect and that's ok. My mil keeps pushing me to sell sell sell. Nope. Can't turn it into a stressful thing when it's my relaxation tool.
I use to have an active channel and I basically had a mental breakdown. Deleted everything, ghosted everyone I interacted with. There was no pressure from anyone but myself and I couldn't do it. Now I don't even upload my projects to Raverly. I shocked myself when I posted a pic on
r/amigurmi the other day. Won't happen often. Love your openness and honestly.
the fox turned out adorable! i love this series. I also prefer chatting in videos :)
Also the bigger accounts were just like u at some point with a couple hundred followers/subs. Actively posting is the first step and you've done that!
Thank you so much!! And you’re right I just need to keep my head up! ☺️
Yay! Lucky that you already had the yarn! I think the colored one may look nicer in a bigger project? Like a shawl or sweater? But you made the right call cutting the different colors because the fox looked so cute! 🦊
And social media really just does that to you sadly 😞 but I do feel like there’s something to learn by overcoming those negative thoughts. Is it worth the stress? Who knows 🤷♀️ haha
I totally agree with the variegated yarn. It would look better on a big project. I’m such a bad judge of that for some reason! And yes trying to figure out if social media is worth the stress is exactly what I’m trying to figure out right now. I’m not sure yet haha
You're one of the few who isn't trying to sell you a product. There's only a couple creators who are actually real people with their audience
Thank you for recognizing that. It is so important to me to only ever share my real opinions on things. I’ve turned down companies that wanted to work with me because they wouldn’t let me say how I really felt. I have been gifted items before but I’ll always disclose that and will always only say my real opinions. It’s so important to me.
Thank you for the video. I have been curious about this yarn for a while now. As for chatty videos: I like them. I have a problem with feeling like a loser. I crocheted since I was just a kid, but just recently got into making Amigurumi. I haven't done my first market yet, I had neck surgery so I put the crocheting away for a while, so now I feel REALLY behind.....I'm 61 so I have to make the years count, lol. I still intend to do a market, but it won't be until next spring.
OK enough of my pity party, lol! I love that you are so real, I really feel better after watching you and I love Shannon too :)
You're absolutely NOT a loser but I am happy to keep you company with my videos :)
You are doing a great job, you have to remember when we started crocheting we didn’t have all the tutorials on hand like now not to mention crochet is making a big come back which I believe was from Covid. You are making customized orders so you clearly are just as talented as others. I know it is hard to get out of your head when mental health is an issue. There are many good u tubers to watch but try The rumimill, and passionknit Kelsey.
Thank you so much! Yeah this might sound weird but rationally I know I am talented but my inner voice is mean to me sometimes and tells me I don’t have what it takes. Thank you for your kind comment and encouragement.
He is cute ,great job.
Thank you!!
Hi I love the videos when you thrift Yarn to make a plushie and when you thrift unfinished project and finish it
Thank you so much!
Hi Lili. I did sub to your moms channel a few weeks ago. Y'all have a good day. Talk about comparing. I'm 76 and just started about 3 years ago trying.....TRYING to learn crochet and watercolor. Imagine thinking: I'm old and will die soon so what's the point? THAT'S comparing at its ugliest! How can I EVER compare with younger more experienced ppl? I don't stand a chance!! But I have a wonderful support of gal pals who drag me out of my slumps, my lows. I've suffered from depression since HS and lots of pain since I was 2 with my 1st hip surgery. BUT I'm like a dog with her bone....I don't give up; I fight for what I like and want. You are very pretty and talented and I wish for you to be an overcomer of your struggles. I haven't managed a plushie yet as I struggle with seeing those stitches even though my eyesight is fine. just not use to such small needles with bigger yarn. I was so frustrated with rip outs that I have given that hobby and dream to make plushies, up for a little while. I will try again. Thanks much for your transparency, for sharing your cute, darling projects.
Thank you so much for this sweet comment and telling me more about your life. I love hearing perspectives from people at all different walks of life. I love that you have a support system of friends who get you out of your comfort zone. That’s amazing! Lily says hi back!
Hi from Texas!!Maybe review the crochet hooks also I have been wondering if they are any good they are very pretty
Hi! You’re close by since I’m actually in southern OK! I was just looking at her hooks this weekend! They are pretty
You are doing great with people on RUclips channel. . I been RUclips longer than you and I only few describers to my channel .I am have a good time making videos and all the nice people on RUclips .
Girl yasssssss! I’m on same page lol I just wanna see what my yarn does lol I get so excited it’s ridiculous.
HA! Try being an ex drug addict missing your teeth doing RUclips bahahaha….luckily I had a spiritual awakening and did tons of healing and now all I do is craft and grow plants . I swear and medicate for illnesses with prescription cannabis. I don’t fit the norm in the crochet world but I wanna be a part of it lol I might have to make a new channel with my store name instead of my current screen name as people are judgemental af lol ❤ I like the chatty videos for sure and you’re doing amazing. You just started your channel in January so damn you’re doing way better than a lot of us ❤
I find the crochet community to be mostly really kind and accepting but it is easy to feel on the outside if you aren’t exactly like everyone else. I try to just remember the right people will find me. Im glad you have done a lot of internal work. That’s so important!