Whenever I start a new project I take a blank gift tag and write job the details: pattern name(& designer), hook size, yarn used and finished size. Then, when I have done the first 2 or three rows ounds, I tie the tag into the first row. That way, if I put it down for any length of time I will know exactly what I need to easily carry on where I left off.
I am always starting new crochet projects. Go great, until arthritis kicks in, then I put it down and start something new. Mistakes always happen, so I tear it out and start over. Therefore Blood, Sweat, Tears and Love go into all of my projects. Then I give them all away. So much fun to be had, when crafting.❤
I made stitch markers that I put a letter bead on of the different hook sizes. I can then put the marker on the project with the hook size for it. It was a tip I got from "Hooked on Crocheting" channel.
For shipping, i recommend getting a free pirate ship account. No fees but you'll save over usps and ups rates. The bigger the shipment, the more the savings. I ship packages to crochet friends, periodically, and i have been using pirate ship for a couple years now. So much savings over time.
Beautiful afghans. I've made the same mistake. At a time when I can actually spend crocheting being retired for me is never boring. I love my crochet youtube channels.
Nowadays almost every mobile phone has fantastic cameras. I have a Samsung Android and it has an amazing camera. I am an amateur photographer, and I haven't touched my expensive camera equipment for a few years already, because I am getting incredible results with my cellphone. I am 61yo and realize we live in different times now.
There is a program called Fibre Foward. She accepts yarn donations and donates the yarn to people who are need and want yarn but can't afford it. It's a legitimate charity, and has great back story.
I frogged three forth of a whole afghan because the more I tried to fix it the more unhappy it made me. But so glad I did because it turned out beautiful after the make over. 😊
What a great grandson! I make many mistakes! It often takes me 3 or more times to just get a pattern started but once I get it I move right along! Good luck with all of your projects. Hope you don’t have to move again. That’s a lot of work and stress. Consider Cody’s advice for technology. The young folks know what they’re talking about!😊😊
Hi Glenda! It’s so wonderful how your Grandson not only helps you but is also very interested in your craft projects. Your crochet work is beautiful! ❤
So much work you and Cody did! Now you have to do it again?! Your hubby should take the 3rd floor lol! My problem has been I set a project to the side and when I go back to it, I don't remember the stitch I was using, or maybe the hook size or both! Since I have extra hooks I try to remember to toss one in the bag along with either a pattern or a note of what the stitch is. I still sometimes forget! To help myself out, I've just stopped setting aside more than 2 projects at a time just in case!
Oh my goodness, what a great video! Nice to hear that you lovely pro has also made the same mistakes that I have. I don’t feel like such a failure any more. Thank you, Glenda! Love you!❤️
Hi Glenda! I am 71 years old and I use an iPhone to tape my videos. They come out perfectly. I just got the new 14 Pro Max ($1000 eek!) and I love it. One big drawback to consider, you cannot pause the video while taping. I have WIP’s everywhere. Of course I think I’ll get to them, lol! “mistakes, I’ve mad a few, but then again, too few to mention (right) but I did it, my way!” Will check out your sales! 🦋❤️🦋❤️
Our ladies group at church makes plarn from plastic grocery bags and then crochet it into mats for the homeless! I made ONE! Because of arthritis in my right hand it was difficult for me and mine turned out pretty wonky! Instead of going straight up and across, it went up and at an angle! I didn't know what I did wrong or how to fix it. One of the other ladies figured it out and fixed it. So I stay with smaller things.😂 Thank you Glenda for all you do!❤
I had to frog 60 row’s yesterday 😢my tension was off! It was a WIP I had picked up after crocheting 30 rows of extended sc chain 1. So I went ahead and picked up where I left off Right!? Well I was crocheting up a storm listening to my program making sure to count each row, so after looking 👀 at my work 😢it was obvious my stitches were so much tighter than the other half! 🐸😱🤷🏻♀️ I was making a size large but I realized it’s way to big, I need to go down to a medium. Had to Frog the whole thing! I’m using Caron cotton funnel cake and it’s not so forgiving. Doing “The Wren” tank top 🤦♀️🤞wish me luck! 🍀 AGAIN 😜
I really hope you can finish those blankets because they are beautiful. I am in love with the last one where you have no instructions. Those colors remind me of New Mexico. I want to thank your grandson for keeping you on screen for us. My 14 year old grandson used his phone to broadcast my children's program for my church because my camera was not doing the job. God bless our young'uns.
I'm working on a project late at night. Get a row or 2 done then I realize that I messed up. I'm the only one who would notice it but I can't let it go so I frog back and redo it again. So I've been there before. I hope you find your directions and hook. You have a wonderful grandson helping you. Hugs 😇🤗🙂
I am guilty of doing tthings like that too Glenda and that's why I try to only make one project at a time because I get so confused on what I am doing from one project to another.
I started entering every new project (and all my yarn) into Ravelry and loving it. I can instantly see all my wips and what % done each is and each project has all the details about pattern, hook size, yarns, etc. There's even a field to fill in for storage location which I don't use but sounds like that would be a good one for you. 😉Thanks for sharing! I hope you quickly earn enough for that camera so you can keep making your wonderful videos.
Yes, Glenda I just did that with an afghan also. Had to frog the whole thing (Grrrrr) I had a lot of WIPS, and last month I made up my mind to complete them all before starting something new. Well, I did finish them all. Now, it's one project at a time. But, it's really hard when you see something and you want to start making it. Your Afghans are beautiful! Good luck with your auction. Happy crocheting 💜🤗🧶
I have made the same back stitch mistake, I just give them away to the needy and start a new one. Cody is giving you good advise, a smart phone and even some tablets may work better for your videos, might even make it easier to upload your videos as well.
You are so funny Glenda. You are human. And yup I have done the same as you. I have a bee honeycomb blanket that all I have to do is sew the octogons together and add my three bumble bees. That has been sitting here for over 2 years now. I have started items and set them aside only to goback and have no idea what stitch I was doing. Tried taking part of the last row out and that did not help. I have directions written down, but have no idea what they are for. Try to figure it out...nope cannot do. So I understand how you feel. Welcome to my world now. 😊 And I love buying yarn. Especially when it is on sale. I have so many ideas but I seem to find a new idea and never go back to original idea. So I have all this yarn to make something with, but cannot remember exactly what I was going to make. So NOW I plan to become organized and list all my yarns. By Fiber, yardage, color, and what I plan to make with it. Such as I know all my cotton is for dish cloths, towels, hot pads, wash cloths, baby bibs, etc. That way I can look at my ledger notebook and know exactly what I have, along with my notions. Such as patches, buttons, etc. I also do bead work. So I have many beads, in all colors, a couple sizes, etc. That will be my second BIG project to organize. Have a wonderful, beautiful day Glenda. ❤🙏 from WI.
Every project I start now, I snap a pic with my phone of the yarn, the hook and the stitch name. I'm great at forgetting what hook size I'm using lol 🤣
So sorry to hear this, but I sure know the feeling, I’ve done this! On my granny squares I switch directions with each row and it solves the problem on the corners. Thanks for sharing! I phones are better for pictures! Wonderful ❤️🤗
😂😂😂 i've got about 6 projects on the go & my daughter just asked me to make her a 6' table runner in cotton. I prefer the lighter yarn, the bulky stuff hurts my hands. Give Cody the red blanket, he likes it. That brown colour blanket looks like the alpine stitch to me that was the first stitch I thought it was when I saw it, you know to put what hook you use on the notes you don't necessarily have to put the hook in because a lot of things use the same size hook. You're just a normal human Glenda !! I thoroughly enjoyed this video you made me smile & giggle so many times because it reminded me of myself ❤❤❤❤🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Glenda, I had to laugh! You're describing me to a T! 😂 Among all my WIPs, I started a blanket SEVERAL years ago, then put it aside and only a month later, couldn't find the wip, but had the bag with all the finished squares in it! This sat aside for a few years until last September when we moved and I finally found the bag with the working project in it. ❤
I think Kody might really like that deep red blanket; the one he said he can’t believe your getting rid of…😉 Everything is lovely though; I only wish I could order some stuff…😒 Have a great day & happy crocheting…❤
Wow! This video really has a much better picture! It's clearer and the colors are so vivid!! The stitches look much clearer as well!! Get the iPhone! ~Liz
Glenda we all make mistakes and also guilty of making the same mistake twice it's part of being human, I hope you manage to sell your goodies and get a reasonable good offer for them, Cody is worth his weight in gold for coming to the rescue, you are lucky to have such a lovely grand son, thank you for sharing this video with us so until next time take care and stay well.
Hi Glenda and Cody Beautiful blankets! I just love all your blankets. Thank you for sharing. It happens to me too, that I start a project and never finish 😂. Have a wonderful day! Take care!❤
Oh my yes, I’ve done much work not realizing how wrong I was doing it. Oh well, it’s a process ☺️ I love your puzzle yarn blankets Glenda. They all come out so beautifully!!!
I recently made a big mistake with a granny baby blanket…… instead of turning when I got to the join up, I just slip stitched up to next cluster. In the end, when I looked at finished blanket it was all ‘skew whiff’🙁’twisted’. I was so disappointed with it but I just thought once it was wrapped around a newborn baby….. it wd be ok. I give all my little blankets to ‘Baby Basics’. UK help for new mums, lovely. I adore this as I worked and am retired from NNICU. Grandsons and Granddaughters are the BEST HELPERS. As for your blanket that went a bit wrong, use it as a nice lap blanket it or donate it. I think of you every day because I start all my wee blankets with a Daisy which I learned from Creative Granny🥰.
I loved your striped blanket. If you ever figure what you doing, let let us know!! I would def make that one. Thanks Glenda. Cody you are such a wonderful grandson.😊
Funny that you posted this today. I just had to frog 4 complete rounds of the border on the blanket that I’m working on. lol Oh well, at least I’m not alone.
I think we all have done that Glenda. I dig a project back out to finish and have no clue what pattern or hook size I was using. So sweet that Cody is helping you with everything.
My last project which was a blanket I got halfway done and realized it wasn't going to work out Now its 7 months later and I finally made my mind up to not try and fix it but to start over.Mad at myself though.
Oh my Glenda I can’t believe that there are so many people who have done this too. I thought it was just me lol….. my latest mess up was a Drunken granny stitch that called for two chains between the four and the one double crochet. I was only putting in one stitch after I picked it up again. It did not make any difference in the size so I didn’t notice but after about 20 rows, I noticed that the fabric was much more dense and thick more like a 3-D, then having the drape that it started out to half, so I went over my pattern which I hadn’t bothered to look at prior not only had I picked up the wrong hook just a size smaller but I had only been chaining one where I needed two , so frustrating I was getting so excited because the blanket was about done so Ribbit Ribbit I frog my way back to where I was good and I’m working on finishing it but oh so right make a note of your stitch style and in your case, the stitch number, and then the hook and even the yarn sometimes you need more of some thing and you have lost the binder on it and you have no memory of either that brand of yarn or the content now I am more advanced that I can guess a couple of the things pretty well but to go and buy the same exact yarn. It’s not always easy. So I make a list on my iPad of any project that I am working on with every notation I can think of, so that I can go back and check it all. But to me it is amazing that everyone even experts like yourself do these things it’s all in the worry about wasting time lol what a joke you waste way more time by not checking ha thanks for this cute video. Love your puzzle one
I made a C2C that I missed a stitch on one row , I was working with black. When I was done, I noticed. My daughter loved it like that. I told her I had a senior moment. Sometimes the mistakes tell a story.
My four year old grandson likes to play with my hooks. So sometimes when I have my hook with my project, he’ll take it out. So I agree you should keep your notes with your projects!
Yes I have several WIP'S that I thought I would remember the pattern and hook size. My bucket list is constantly growing. I go buy more yarn for the additional projects that I want to make. Then don't finish the WIP'S I've already started. I did start one project that I want for Summer. I had to lay it aside to do a project for a kids class at Church that required crocheting 24 picture frames. I did put the hook in the yarn and wrote on a piece of paper the tutorial for the project and what my last row was. Paper is in the yarn 🧶 in the tote bag. Otherwise Glenda I have several WIP'S scattered around the house also. Glad you have Cody to help you. Have a Blessed day 💖.
Knitter here!! 🙋 I was going through my stuff to find a temperature blanket I started when my grandson was born (he's 4)...found a blanket that I probably started 6-7 years ago (I KNOW I was still working when I started it!🤦) & a couple other WIPs..... STILL haven't seen the temperature blanket...& I've looked everywhere. 🤷
I have a pile of WIPS and my problem is remembering the hook size , when I pick something back up to work on . I am really glad that Cody is helping you to move your craft room again . I saw how good he was at helping you the last time . Love and Hugs .
Glenda this happens to me all the time. One of the afghans I'm was working on with the puzzle yarn was scraped. It starts out one size and started getting smaller because I couldn't remember the hook size. I don't have enough hooks to leave in the project bag, so I put my notes on the band rapped around the skein. The hook size, the designer and the name of the project if I remember, If I don't put the designer I'll be searching and guessing. Most the designers have their own signatures. You can tell their work just by looking at the stitches. But it can be a lot of work tracking down a project I started and stopped months ago and trying to figure the pattern that was being worked. I have at least 10 to 15 open projects. Good Luck.
I watch armchair chef she uses a vacuum sealer to bag the yarn to make it smaller. If you get a chance to watch her. Lori works for USPS and knows all the tricks for cheaper mailing. Like if you put a box in a bag it is cheaper to send it. When I start a project I put the name of the stitch and hook number on the project. Then with my iPhone I take a picture of it. That way I can look back and remember what I was doing.
Simple thing like picking up the wrong gauge crochet hook when finishing the rest of the panels and not realizing I did so until I start to connect the panels 😵 I learned why Glenda says leave the hook with the project and why she has so many hooks.
I take a lot of stuff apart!! I like that you're laughing about it! I sometimes spend hours untangling yarn when I get a mess in my bag from practicing samples. P.s. I've never had a cell phone🙄
OMG! Yes, about everything you asked about! lol I NEED to keep a little notebook about what yarn, stitch, size hook and pattern I used!!! Taking a picture is a little helpful, but not much sometimes. Your fall looking blanket is beautiful.
I have wips everywhere. I’m doing your garden afghan now. I finished the other one you did with the red heart ombré green but I did purple. I just needed to put the edge on and I didn’t have the project with me. My mom’s not doing well and my brother died so I’m not getting time or I’m just tired. Thank you for all the tutorials. The red afghan is beautiful. ❤️
Oh I have alot as well. Glenda I am a Gemini we always have more than one thing going 🤣🤣🤣 I finally had to give myself a talking too🤣🤣 finish the one your doing. I've gotten better only a couple of projects. I've done all of what you've done. Cody your a blessing to your gramma
Hi Glenda dont feel bad there are times i forget where i put things. And when im not looking for guess what pops up. Wouldn't it be best that your husband move himself to another floor. Well ill leave you so you can finished what you have to do. Nice talking to you and tell Cody thank you for helping you out. I have a grandson to that comes and check on me everyday. Checks to see if i have plenty of food, any errans to run. I just love him so much. And that's not all he goes to school and has 2 jobs but still finds time for me. So you have a lovely grandson also. Well you two take care and God bless both of you 😊 👋
Well, Grandma, that square is still pretty, and it'd look good one the back of an easy chair, or on the back of a couch. Or it'd be lovely as a baby blanket. I know the frustrated feelin of puttin the time n work into somethin and then see that it didn't come out right! I've done that so many times! Dresden plate quits are so pretty. I've always wanted to make a fan quilt or bedspread.
Hey Jackson, MS here. I just found you and will check on your auction since I can't get out and have to order my yarn unless a friend will pick some up. I was diagnosed with MS(multiple sclerosis) Aug. 2011 so am also on SS(social security). The only thing I can do is crochet and knitting mostly afghans but some shawls and scarves also. I try to always be organized and keep things labled bu t family members keep moving my stuff and have thrown out some of my notes. I wish they respected me and not do that. The botched afghan will still work, just as seconds, which a lot of us are like in life!
Oh yes….mistakes here.🙋♀️ I feel for you. Unfortunately it happens to me too often than I’d like it to. I have so many projects started but when I go back to them I think that’s when I mess it up. I’ve given up and frogged so many projects. So frustrating.
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Yes ma'am, it's been a long time; but, I have. I now make it a routine to put a note of the stitch as well as I use progress keepers for my hook size. In case my hook gets separated I know what I'm doing. Have a great day ❤❤❤
Oh my gosh ! How many times I’ve done this lol ! Love the yarn wall. I want one . All my yarn is in plastic totes.keep sharing Glenda . I really like and enjoy your channel.
Oh Man do I understand your project problems.🙄 I have so many unfinished WIP'S so I would have to Frog and I do hate frogging😂. I have 4 things going at all times when I get tired of one thing I hop to another and so on, all gets finished it just keeps me from loosing interest then packing it away🤗 Love the Baby Blanket, been looking at different ones as my niece is having Twins Girls, plus must make something for her 4 yr. Old don't want anyone being jealous.🤷 !! I hope ya get your camera or IPhone like your grandson wants. ( You should take your stich of the weeks and make some Beautiful Afgan's or Blankets JS) Stay Safe and Be Blessed
✋️💯I have done that. Now I try to finish everything I start, but, lol, there's always at least one wip that I will inevitably avoid until Christmas, and then there's the one that I forgot about years ago 😅. I put it away, and come across it every year.
You aren't alone Glenda, i sometimes get so frustrated i will spend a few hours just frogging those 'what was i doing' projects.
This video is further confirmation that we ALL need a Cody!
Oh my Glenda, you need to gift that big blanket to your grandson son Cody!! He sounds like he would really enjoy it 😊😊
Cody is such a good grandson. He makes a good business manager. And I agree...That Blaze afghan is beautiful!
Glenda..
You should give ur grandson that red blanket since he really seemed to like it a lot 😍
If you don't make some mistakes you are not human.
So true.
For sure.
Totally agree with you ❤
I have done the same thing
Whenever I start a new project I take a blank gift tag and write job the details: pattern name(& designer), hook size, yarn used and finished size. Then, when I have done the first 2 or three rows
ounds, I tie the tag into the first row. That way, if I put it down for any length of time I will know exactly what I need to easily carry on where I left off.
This is an AWESOME idea!! Thank You for sharing it with us!!
I am always starting new crochet projects. Go great, until arthritis kicks in, then I put it down and start something new. Mistakes always happen, so I tear it out and start over. Therefore Blood, Sweat, Tears and Love go into all of my projects. Then I give them all away. So much fun to be had, when crafting.❤
I made stitch markers that I put a letter bead on of the different hook sizes. I can then put the marker on the project with the hook size for it.
It was a tip I got from "Hooked on Crocheting" channel.
For shipping, i recommend getting a free pirate ship account. No fees but you'll save over usps and ups rates. The bigger the shipment, the more the savings.
I ship packages to crochet friends, periodically, and i have been using pirate ship for a couple years now. So much savings over time.
Beautiful afghans. I've made the same mistake. At a time when I can actually spend crocheting being retired for me is never boring. I love my crochet youtube channels.
Nowadays almost every mobile phone has fantastic cameras. I have a Samsung Android and it has an amazing camera. I am an amateur photographer, and I haven't touched my expensive camera equipment for a few years already, because I am getting incredible results with my cellphone. I am 61yo and realize we live in different times now.
You are so blessed to have Cody. Such a special relationship. Best wishes to you Glenda. Living off SS is a real challenge.
When you make mistakes, you make your products one of a kind as the mistakes are unique to that item.
What I hate is when I *think* I made a mistake and start frogging my work, only to realize that there was no mistake..
Yup...been there done that! 😅 Must mean we're human! Lol
There is a program called Fibre Foward. She accepts yarn donations and donates the yarn to people who are need and want yarn but can't afford it. It's a legitimate charity, and has great back story.
I tend to rip it apart and make granny squares when things go awry. No move! His turn to go up a flight.
Definitely. It's still pretty. Plenty of people would love it still.
I frogged three forth of a whole afghan because the more I tried to fix it the more unhappy it made me. But so glad I did because it turned out beautiful after the make over. 😊
What a great grandson!
I make many mistakes! It often takes me 3 or more times to just get a pattern started but once I get it I move right along! Good luck with all of your projects. Hope you don’t have to move again. That’s a lot of work and stress. Consider Cody’s advice for technology. The young folks know what they’re talking about!😊😊
Heck, yes! Everyone does the mess up!
Hi, Cody! Oh no! Don’t move again! Make the hubby move upstairs! It’ll be cold again!
Hi Glenda! It’s so wonderful how your Grandson not only helps you but is also very interested in your craft projects. Your crochet work is beautiful! ❤
So much work you and Cody did! Now you have to do it again?! Your hubby should take the 3rd floor lol! My problem has been I set a project to the side and when I go back to it, I don't remember the stitch I was using, or maybe the hook size or both! Since I have extra hooks I try to remember to toss one in the bag along with either a pattern or a note of what the stitch is. I still sometimes forget! To help myself out, I've just stopped setting aside more than 2 projects at a time just in case!
I just write all the info on a scrap of paper and clip it to the project with a stitch marker. Saved me many headaches.
Oh my goodness, what a great video! Nice to hear that you lovely pro has also made the same mistakes that I have. I don’t feel like such a failure any more. Thank you, Glenda! Love you!❤️
Hi Glenda! I am 71 years old and I use an iPhone to tape my videos. They come out perfectly. I just got the new 14 Pro Max ($1000 eek!) and I love it. One big drawback to consider, you cannot pause the video while taping. I have WIP’s everywhere. Of course I think I’ll get to them, lol! “mistakes, I’ve mad a few, but then again, too few to mention (right) but I did it, my way!” Will check out your sales! 🦋❤️🦋❤️
Our ladies group at church makes plarn from plastic grocery bags and then crochet it into mats for the homeless! I made ONE! Because of arthritis in my right hand it was difficult for me and mine turned out pretty wonky! Instead of going straight up and across, it went up and at an angle! I didn't know what I did wrong or how to fix it. One of the other ladies figured it out and fixed it. So I stay with smaller things.😂 Thank you Glenda for all you do!❤
That afghan looks beautiful to me!
I learn a lot from my mistakes…. hence why I know so much
🤦♀️🤦♀️🤣🤣
I had to frog 60 row’s yesterday 😢my tension was off! It was a WIP I had picked up after crocheting 30 rows of extended sc chain 1. So I went ahead and picked up where I left off Right!? Well I was crocheting up a storm listening to my program making sure to count each row, so after looking 👀 at my work 😢it was obvious my stitches were so much tighter than the other half! 🐸😱🤷🏻♀️ I was making a size large but I realized it’s way to big, I need to go down to a medium. Had to Frog the whole thing! I’m using Caron cotton funnel cake and it’s not so forgiving. Doing “The Wren” tank top 🤦♀️🤞wish me luck! 🍀 AGAIN 😜
I really hope you can finish those blankets because they are beautiful. I am in love with the last one where you have no instructions. Those colors remind me of New Mexico. I want to thank your grandson for keeping you on screen for us. My 14 year old grandson used his phone to broadcast my children's program for my church because my camera was not doing the job. God bless our young'uns.
WOW! The video on his phone looks great. I am like Cody I love that Blaze afghan.
I'm so glad to have this yarny community to chat with.
I only work on one project at a time because I would end up doing the same as you. I couldn’t keep track of more than one project at a time. 💜🙏🏻
Goodness gracious,I have done the same thing and have to start over again .
I'm working on a project late at night. Get a row or 2 done then I realize that I messed up. I'm the only one who would notice it but I can't let it go so I frog back and redo it again. So I've been there before. I hope you find your directions and hook. You have a wonderful grandson helping you. Hugs 😇🤗🙂
I am guilty of doing tthings like that too Glenda and that's why I try to only make one project at a time because I get so confused on what I am doing from one project to another.
I started entering every new project (and all my yarn) into Ravelry and loving it. I can instantly see all my wips and what % done each is and each project has all the details about pattern, hook size, yarns, etc. There's even a field to fill in for storage location which I don't use but sounds like that would be a good one for you. 😉Thanks for sharing! I hope you quickly earn enough for that camera so you can keep making your wonderful videos.
Yes, Glenda I just did that with an afghan also. Had to frog the whole thing (Grrrrr) I had a lot of WIPS, and last month I made up my mind to complete them all before starting something new. Well, I did finish them all. Now, it's one project at a time. But, it's really hard when you see something and you want to start making it. Your Afghans are beautiful! Good luck with your auction. Happy crocheting 💜🤗🧶
Oh how I feel your pain. Soooo many times a border has saved my project. Then there is the total start over. Lol keep smiling 😊
I thought I was the only MISTAKE maker Glenda It is encouraging for me that someone so experienced is willing to say mistakes happen to all of us
I have made the same back stitch mistake, I just give them away to the needy and start a new one. Cody is giving you good advise, a smart phone and even some tablets may work better for your videos, might even make it easier to upload your videos as well.
Grandkids are the best.
Cody you are so sweet for helping
Your yarn room looks great!
You are so funny Glenda. You are human. And yup I have done the same as you. I have a bee honeycomb blanket that all I have to do is sew the octogons together and add my three bumble bees. That has been sitting here for over 2 years now. I have started items and set them aside only to goback and have no idea what stitch I was doing. Tried taking part of the last row out and that did not help. I have directions written down, but have no idea what they are for. Try to figure it out...nope cannot do. So I understand how you feel. Welcome to my world now. 😊
And I love buying yarn. Especially when it is on sale. I have so many ideas but I seem to find a new idea and never go back to original idea. So I have all this yarn to make something with, but cannot remember exactly what I was going to make.
So NOW I plan to become organized and list all my yarns. By Fiber, yardage, color, and what I plan to make with it. Such as I know all my cotton is for dish cloths, towels, hot pads, wash cloths, baby bibs, etc.
That way I can look at my ledger notebook and know exactly what I have, along with my notions. Such as patches, buttons, etc.
I also do bead work. So I have many beads, in all colors, a couple sizes, etc. That will be my second BIG project to organize.
Have a wonderful, beautiful day Glenda. ❤🙏 from WI.
That's me, I frog project all times. I will watchout for your yarn boxes. Happy Mom's Day🎉
Just went and bid on 2 things! Here's a Lil something to help on your camera fund. I love your videos and I'm so proud of Cody for helping you! 💜
Thank You so much for your support of my channel and your donation towards my new camera. Very much appreciated.
Cody, you are such a decent human being ❤. I love that you help your Gram so much!
Yes, I've had to frog projects though I try not to. I've used old oppsie projects into other things.
I can relate to everything you said. It certainly is frustrating. Hope you find the perfect camera.
Every project I start now, I snap a pic with my phone of the yarn, the hook and the stitch name. I'm great at forgetting what hook size I'm using lol 🤣
I do enjoy the video
We all make mistakes I’m just the master of them sometimes I put the object away for a while if I can’t fixed it I frogged it out
So sorry to hear this, but I sure know the feeling, I’ve done this! On my granny squares I switch directions with each row and it solves the problem on the corners. Thanks for sharing! I phones are better for pictures! Wonderful ❤️🤗
Yes, have messed up, and sometimes I just let it go, other times. RIBBIT
😂😂😂 i've got about 6 projects on the go & my daughter just asked me to make her a 6' table runner in cotton. I prefer the lighter yarn, the bulky stuff hurts my hands. Give Cody the red blanket, he likes it.
That brown colour blanket looks like the alpine stitch to me that was the first stitch I thought it was when I saw it,
you know to put what hook you use on the notes you don't necessarily have to put the hook in because a lot of things use the same size hook. You're just a normal human Glenda !!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video you made me smile & giggle so many times because it reminded me of myself ❤❤❤❤🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Glenda, I had to laugh! You're describing me to a T! 😂 Among all my WIPs, I started a blanket SEVERAL years ago, then put it aside and only a month later, couldn't find the wip, but had the bag with all the finished squares in it! This sat aside for a few years until last September when we moved and I finally found the bag with the working project in it. ❤
I think Kody might really like that deep red blanket; the one he said he can’t believe your getting rid of…😉 Everything is lovely though; I only wish I could order some stuff…😒
Have a great day & happy crocheting…❤
We all make mistakes 🤷🏼♀️ I've found a wip from years ago that I totally forgot about it😁
Have a wonderful blessed day/night 🤗🙏🏻💖
Wow! This video really has a much better picture! It's clearer and the colors are so vivid!! The stitches look much clearer as well!! Get the iPhone! ~Liz
Glenda we all make mistakes and also guilty of making the same mistake twice it's part of being human, I hope you manage to sell your goodies and get a reasonable good offer for them, Cody is worth his weight in gold for coming to the rescue, you are lucky to have such a lovely grand son, thank you for sharing this video with us so until next time take care and stay well.
I think I've done just about every mistake possible when crocheting a project one time or another😂❤
Hi Glenda and Cody Beautiful blankets! I just love all your blankets. Thank you for sharing. It happens to me too, that I start a project and never finish 😂. Have a wonderful day! Take care!❤
Oh my yes, I’ve done much work not realizing how wrong I was doing it. Oh well, it’s a process ☺️ I love your puzzle yarn blankets Glenda. They all come out so beautifully!!!
I recently made a big mistake with a granny baby blanket…… instead of turning when I got to the join up, I just slip stitched up to next cluster. In the end, when I looked at finished blanket it was all ‘skew whiff’🙁’twisted’. I was so disappointed with it but I just thought once it was wrapped around a newborn baby….. it wd be ok. I give all my little blankets to ‘Baby Basics’. UK help for new mums, lovely. I adore this as I worked and am retired from NNICU. Grandsons and Granddaughters are the BEST HELPERS. As for your blanket that went a bit wrong, use it as a nice lap blanket it or donate it. I think of you every day because I start all my wee blankets with a Daisy which I learned from Creative Granny🥰.
I loved your striped blanket. If you ever figure what you doing, let let us know!! I would def make that one. Thanks Glenda. Cody you are such a wonderful grandson.😊
Funny that you posted this today. I just had to frog 4 complete rounds of the border on the blanket that I’m working on. lol Oh well, at least I’m not alone.
I think we all have done that Glenda. I dig a project back out to finish and have no clue what pattern or hook size I was using. So sweet that Cody is helping you with everything.
My last project which was a blanket I got halfway done and realized it wasn't going to work out
Now its 7 months later and I finally made my mind up to not try and fix it but to start over.Mad at myself though.
Oh my Glenda I can’t believe that there are so many people who have done this too. I thought it was just me lol….. my latest mess up was a Drunken granny stitch that called for two chains between the four and the one double crochet. I was only putting in one stitch after I picked it up again. It did not make any difference in the size so I didn’t notice but after about 20 rows, I noticed that the fabric was much more dense and thick more like a 3-D, then having the drape that it started out to half, so I went over my pattern which I hadn’t bothered to look at prior not only had I picked up the wrong hook just a size smaller but I had only been chaining one where I needed two , so frustrating I was getting so excited because the blanket was about done so Ribbit Ribbit I frog my way back to where I was good and I’m working on finishing it but oh so right make a note of your stitch style and in your case, the stitch number, and then the hook and even the yarn sometimes you need more of some thing and you have lost the binder on it and you have no memory of either that brand of yarn or the content now I am more advanced that I can guess a couple of the things pretty well but to go and buy the same exact yarn. It’s not always easy. So I make a list on my iPad of any project that I am working on with every notation I can think of, so that I can go back and check it all. But to me it is amazing that everyone even experts like yourself do these things it’s all in the worry about wasting time lol what a joke you waste way more time by not checking ha thanks for this cute video. Love your puzzle one
I made a C2C that I missed a stitch on one row , I was working with black. When I was done, I noticed. My daughter loved it like that. I told her I had a senior moment. Sometimes the mistakes tell a story.
My four year old grandson likes to play with my hooks. So sometimes when I have my hook with my project, he’ll take it out. So I agree you should keep your notes with your projects!
Yes I have several WIP'S that I thought I would remember the pattern and hook size. My bucket list is constantly growing. I go buy more yarn for the additional projects that I want to make. Then don't finish the WIP'S I've already started. I did start one project that I want for Summer. I had to lay it aside to do a project for a kids class at Church that required crocheting 24 picture frames. I did put the hook in the yarn and wrote on a piece of paper the tutorial for the project and what my last row was. Paper is in the yarn 🧶 in the tote bag. Otherwise Glenda I have several WIP'S scattered around the house also. Glad you have Cody to help you. Have a Blessed day 💖.
Knitter here!! 🙋
I was going through my stuff to find a temperature blanket I started when my grandson was born (he's 4)...found a blanket that I probably started 6-7 years ago (I KNOW I was still working when I started it!🤦) & a couple other WIPs.....
STILL haven't seen the temperature blanket...& I've looked everywhere. 🤷
I have a pile of WIPS and my problem is remembering the hook size , when I pick something back up to work on . I am really glad that Cody is helping you to move your craft room again . I saw how good he was at helping you the last time . Love and Hugs .
I'm laughing 😂 I do that all the time! I have 2 sweaters, no patterns or hooks! I get frustrated and tear it all out!
Glenda this happens to me all the time. One of the afghans I'm was working on with the puzzle yarn was scraped. It starts out one size and started getting smaller because I couldn't remember the hook size. I don't have enough hooks to leave in the project bag, so I put my notes on the band rapped around the skein. The hook size, the designer and the name of the project if I remember, If I don't put the designer I'll be searching and guessing. Most the designers have their own signatures. You can tell their work just by looking at the stitches. But it can be a lot of work tracking down a project I started and stopped months ago and trying to figure the pattern that was being worked. I have at least 10 to 15 open projects. Good Luck.
I watch armchair chef she uses a vacuum sealer to bag the yarn to make it smaller. If you get a chance to watch her. Lori works for USPS and knows all the tricks for cheaper mailing. Like if you put a box in a bag it is cheaper to send it. When I start a project I put the name of the stitch and hook number on the project. Then with my iPhone I take a picture of it. That way I can look back and remember what I was doing.
Simple thing like picking up the wrong gauge crochet hook when finishing the rest of the panels and not realizing I did so until I start to connect the panels 😵 I learned why Glenda says leave the hook with the project and why she has so many hooks.
I take a lot of stuff apart!!
I like that you're laughing about it!
I sometimes spend hours untangling yarn when I get a mess in my bag from practicing samples.
P.s. I've never had a cell phone🙄
OMG! Yes, about everything you asked about! lol I NEED to keep a little notebook about what yarn, stitch, size hook and pattern I used!!! Taking a picture is a little helpful, but not much sometimes. Your fall looking blanket is beautiful.
I have wips everywhere. I’m doing your garden afghan now. I finished the other one you did with the red heart ombré green but I did purple. I just needed to put the edge on and I didn’t have the project with me. My mom’s not doing well and my brother died so I’m not getting time or I’m just tired. Thank you for all the tutorials. The red afghan is beautiful. ❤️
Oh I have alot as well. Glenda I am a Gemini we always have more than one thing going 🤣🤣🤣 I finally had to give myself a talking too🤣🤣 finish the one your doing. I've gotten better only a couple of projects. I've done all of what you've done. Cody your a blessing to your gramma
Hi Glenda hope you're having a good day. Thanks Cody for helping out.b
I would donate it! It will still keep a baby warm 😊
Hi Glenda dont feel bad there are times i forget where i put things. And when im not looking for guess what pops up. Wouldn't it be best that your husband move himself to another floor. Well ill leave you so you can finished what you have to do. Nice talking to you and tell Cody thank you for helping you out. I have a grandson to that comes and check on me everyday. Checks to see if i have plenty of food, any errans to run. I just love him so much. And that's not all he goes to school and has 2 jobs but still finds time for me. So you have a lovely grandson also. Well you two take care and God bless both of you 😊 👋
I really enjoyed your video. I have done the exact same thing. Mostly the crochet hook size. Thank you & Cody, for another good video.
Well, Grandma, that square is still pretty, and it'd look good one the back of an easy chair, or on the back of a couch. Or it'd be lovely as a baby blanket. I know the frustrated feelin of puttin the time n work into somethin and then see that it didn't come out right! I've done that so many times! Dresden plate quits are so pretty. I've always wanted to make a fan quilt or bedspread.
Hey Jackson, MS here. I just found you and will check on your auction since I can't get out and have to order my yarn unless a friend will pick some up. I was diagnosed with MS(multiple sclerosis) Aug. 2011 so am also on SS(social security). The only thing I can do is crochet and knitting mostly afghans but some shawls and scarves also. I try to always be organized and keep things labled bu t family members keep moving my stuff and have thrown out some of my notes. I wish they respected me and not do that. The botched afghan will still work, just as seconds, which a lot of us are like in life!
but that blanket still looks good n i like those colors---if Cody likes that blanket why don't you give it to him for helping you
Everyone makes mistakes, we are not perfect. I hate it when I happens to, cuz I like my items to be perfect. ❤️❤️
Oh yes….mistakes here.🙋♀️ I feel for you. Unfortunately it happens to me too often than I’d like it to. I have so many projects started but when I go back to them I think that’s when I mess it up. I’ve given up and frogged so many projects. So frustrating.
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Oh Glenda we have all been there. Your blankets are beautiful. Great video.
Yes ma'am, it's been a long time; but, I have. I now make it a routine to put a note of the stitch as well as I use progress keepers for my hook size. In case my hook gets separated I know what I'm doing. Have a great day ❤❤❤
Such a wonderful grandson 😊
Oh my gosh ! How many times I’ve done this lol ! Love the yarn wall. I want one . All my yarn is in plastic totes.keep sharing Glenda . I really like and enjoy your channel.
Oh Man do I understand your project problems.🙄 I have so many unfinished WIP'S so I would have to Frog and I do hate frogging😂. I have 4 things going at all times when I get tired of one thing I hop to another and so on, all gets finished it just keeps me from loosing interest then packing it away🤗
Love the Baby Blanket, been looking at different ones as my niece is having Twins Girls, plus must make something for her 4 yr. Old don't want anyone being jealous.🤷 !! I hope ya get your camera or IPhone like your grandson wants.
( You should take your stich of the weeks and make some Beautiful Afgan's or Blankets JS)
Stay Safe and Be Blessed
One of mine was forgetting what size hook I started 4
✋️💯I have done that. Now I try to finish everything I start, but, lol, there's always at least one wip that I will inevitably avoid until Christmas, and then there's the one that I forgot about years ago 😅. I put it away, and come across it every year.