Love the fact that they addressed the elephant in the yarn room regarding judging people who use cheaper yarns. For me I'm a beginner and I won't call myself intermediate yet so I won't spend my money on high dollar yarn until I feel more confident in my technique. I joined this maker space to take time away from my IT job as stress relief so I want it to be affordable and fun in the same regard.
I pretty much use only acrylic, but I make a lot of toys, and the brand I use allows the toys to be washed at 40 degrees if necessary, also lots of colors
I feel this! I never wanted to leave my loops and thread acrylic and lily sugar n cream cottons because I wanted to feel more skilled before investing. Buuut... Joann's started offering more variety of yarn that's allowing me to experiment with more fibers and weights to help with confidence to use those fancy yarns. I had always been intimidated by fingering weight yarn but Joann's K&C yarn has fingering cotton for 10$ and now I feel so much more confident to use the balls of alpaca and silk blend I got from a local yarn store. (Don't be afraid to still try tricker fibers. Not all of them are 30$ a Hank. Those alpaca silk balls I got were only 8$ a ball
You use whatever makes you feel comfortable for learning! Learning effectively starts with feeling comfortable. If the yarn is a nice color and texture and easy for you to use, then it's perfect for you regardless of the price or how "fancy" others think it is. You're absolutely correct that you can challenge yourself with different materials when you feel comfortable doing so. And even if the materials stay the same and the difficulty goes up, that's fine too. You are the one sailing your own boat on this journey, and you can go wherever you like.
I use dollar store yarns to practice with. I’m just getting back into crocheting after being away from it for about 20 years. My daughters bought me a bunch of beautiful high end yarn, but I don’t want to use it up on practice swatches, so my husband took me to the dollar store and bought me a bunch of yarn I feel comfortable with just playing with and improving my skills.
If I want to try a more pricey yarn I will buy one and do a very simple project. One thing I’ve learned that some projects will look and feel as well as work with totally different with one brand over another. Then if I’m going to do a project that is going to be next to my skin I have a better understanding of what yarn I will want.
I cut contact with my parents yesterday because they have never made an effort to care about me as a person, past just being their daughter, and this video is so healing for my heart right now. Toni and Gwen are people I would love to just spend time with, I went to a class in Florida and it was not nearly enough time with these wonderful women! The yarn arts community gives me a family that respects me and I'll always be grateful for people like Toni and Gwen who cultivate such a lovely community
That isn’t easy. But sending all the good supportive love to you. I had to cut off contact with my father for quite a while until I was in a better place and could deal with him less personally, that seems strange to say about a father but I had to do it. I know it is a hard thing, a times a relief and a times lonely. But if that is what you need to do, good for you. All the love.
Yes! The fiber arts community can be so healing from garbage like you’ve dealt with. I wish you peace in this journey. Family is the one you make, and that’s not always biological and that’s okay. 💕
I'm so sorry for you. You did what was correct for healing yourself and your heart. You. Have the fiber arts community. ..May The Creator bless your creativity.
Not even half way through the video and I already need more of Momma Gwen!! Please please please make this a monthly or every other month regular video!!
as someone with a rather rough relationship with their own mother it is so refreshing to see you interact with yours. she so clearly loves you and that really shines through 💓
Oh mama Gwen, hearing you talk about having your daughter close by and your relationship fills my heart with joy! I have a similar relationship with both my daughters and am so proud of the women that they are and love being around them doing whatever. ❤️❤️
If y'all want to do this sort of video every week I'm here for it! I love to sit and crochet and listen to you two talk. Momma Gwen is just the best, she's the momma that everyone needs, so supportive, kind, intelligent and funny.
Gwen- I'm crying listening to you be so honored that your daughter moved close and wants to be with you! Yes! My baby girl moved next door after being away 5 years. We have a business together too. What a gift. We are so lucky.
As a yarn person who is allergic to wool, I really appreciate you alls attitude toward yarn. Too many makers tend to looked down on and belittle those of us who use acrylic yarns
Hi Toni, I am a new subscriber. I am 61 and live in rural Georgia. I stumbled upon your channel this morning. What delightful video, I enjoyed it so much. It is so wonderful that you can crochet with your Mom and share your crafting with one another. You two are a beautiful mother and daughter duo. I loved your positivity and ease of conversation. I picked up my own crochet and felt like I was right there in the room with you. I am looking forward to going back and watching your previous videos. I also enjoyed hearing about your stashes. I have been crocheting for 45 years and knitting for 25. I usually have a knitting and crochet project going at the same time and pick up which ever one suits me at the moment. I have made all kinds of different things but right now I am really enjoying making amigurumi. It has been fun being able to use up some of my own stash on these projects and it has brought out a whimsical side of myself that I haven't seen in awhile. :). I hope you and your mother both have a happy Sunday!
"For my daughter to want me to be around... thats just a blessing to me" this line made me tear up. Im so happy for you two, and I'm happy to spend any time with my mom that i still can with her.
The vibes off the videos with your mom and you are just immaculate, I can watch you two over and over just to hear the joy and equal love and involvement in the craft, I appreciate another video with her!!!
Love the purple story, Toni. I think you would look amazing in many shades of purple. Purple has always been my favorite color. When we moved into a house in 1973 my parents asked 3 year old me what color carpet I wanted, and I said purple....and they listened! That's when every room had a different color, yuck! So fun to craft along with the 2 of you.
y’all got me crying into my granny squares 😭 i tucked in to weave some granny square ends but the part about moving closer to your mom had me setting my project down. i moved about two hours away from my family for college and basically said good riddance. i didn’t feel like i could get along with any of them. but when i moved back home to save money, my relationship with one of my sisters and my mom mended so well and now i consider my sister my best friend and i miss my mom’s hugs so much. me and that sister moved out together and now we only live about 10 min away from our family and it’s literally the perfect distance to just stop by and say hi while also having space. i love that you ladies have experienced the same thing. it’s the best feeling
Thank you. I lost my mom last year. And one day I was watching your videos and I started watching one with you and your mom. I love the relationship y’all have. It reminds me of me and my mom. Again thanks. Please keep doing these videos.
Toni, you are so blessed to have Mama Gwen as your mentor and champion. She’s creative and quite lovely in her own right. I loved how she addressed the yarn snobbery that is very pervasive among knitters and crocheters. She was erudite and polite about the subject. She must be fun to just hang out with.
I love your videos! I find that I am more likely to use colors out of my comfort zone if it’s not an article of clothing. I’m working on big square throws right now and trying to really experiment with color. I once gave some colleagues scarves for Christmas. I spent a lot of time choosing a special color for each person, and used a different pattern for each. It was heartbreaking to see only one person appreciate the gift. After that I only made items for my daughter, who loves everything I make, and one other colleague who absolutely appreciates the time and skill involved.
Omg I love mama Gwen. I related to too many things you two were talking about to remember them all. But omg would a knitting/crochet/book/mystery cruise be AMAZING!!!! All my favorite things in one place ☺️☺️☺️☺️. You would probably fill up a ship with your following!! Thanks ladies it was a lot of fun!
I love these sit and chat videos so much. I stopped in middle so will definitely rewatch from beginning. But you both were amazing company while I swatch my first knit top. Enjoy your weekend.
My teen daughter and I spent the day selling at a craft market and getting home to chill and stitch with you two is just the downtime I needed. I can only hope my daughter and I have even a sliver of what you two share ahead of us!!
Gods, as someone who struggles with having a relationship with my own mom, seeing Gwen and Toni together just makes me so happy. Such lovely humans and I wish y'all could come to Seattle. I love using acrylic yarn, and I occasionally will get nicer yarns but I just prefer acrylic even though I've been crocheting for years.
Like many others here I would love to see Mama and daughter more often. I could really enjoy the once a month chats. If I could afford a retreat with the two of you present, I would love to be there. It would no doubt be one of the best times of my life. I met a young woman who was just beginning to dip her toes into the idea of learning crochet. She had bought some yarn and a crochet hook. Now she was trying to get up the nerve to actually try to make a chain. I told her one of the absolute best people to learn from was you. You have an amazing teaching style.
My mom taught me how to crochet and knit. It's like riding a bike, you never forget. Currently I'm using my mom's stash of yarn. I don't have a stash...lol.
I need yall to know that sitting here, at work, on break, working on my own crochet business in my down time, yall have me CRYING talking about the bond you two have. Just so lovely to see the support yall have, and how that reflects into the community you’ve built. Hoping you do some events nearby that I’ll finally be able to meet you and thank you for the inspiration in person. Just thank you for opening up and sharing with us, you have no idea how much it means 💜
I'm blessed.. I have 4 children with 4 different favorite colors and they are so varied and different from my own. Thanks to them I have learned to work in pink, purple, orange, blue, and green. And they will ask me to work in some wild colors.. I'm not a neon person, but you know neon pink and lime green make my baby girl smile and she struts in the top I made her. I'm grateful to not only have living inspiration, but also wonderful support as they collect ideas and colors to share with me. I've spent years telling them they can do anything and it's amazing to have them turn around and tell me the same thing.
Lots of people give me their "leftover" yarn. Homespun is the most often donated, after Supersaver. People love the look but get frustrated and I get the yarn. It is much easier to knit than crochet and loom knitting is even easier. Like you said, for every yarn there is a project.
I love your mom, Gwen is fabulous. You guys are so lucky to have each other. I so enjoy your questions and answers. I would love a cruise with you guys. ❤️❤️❤️
I love you mom, Toni! She's so down to earth and practical. Such a breath of fresh air in this yarny space. Thank you both for sharing your afternoon with us! ❤🧶❤🧶❤️
Awh this video has warmed my heart so much , I recently fount your channel and now I come across a video with your mum, I feel like family, I’m young and recently started crochet and my grandma used to do crochet but she never taught me I just have a few pieces of hers, and now hearing your mums stories just created a warmth in my heart of experiencing something I didn’t get to, so thank you so much for this video, I’m gonna sit and crochet (beginner style) and happily watch .❤
Toni, you have been such a blessing. I was bored 😴 with crocheting until i saw your first sweater making video. You struggled cheerfully, making a beautiful pullover. ❤❤ I am now working on my fifth pullover and loving every stitch ❤❤
Dang! The beauty genes are strong in the family! Always love to craft with my own beautiful mom (she knits, I can knit and crochet. She taught me to knit).Thank you for your service Momma Gwen
I usually watch and thumbs up your videos but this is the first time I've seen your mom. I've got to say "I love your mom because she is real." I feel you are more your true self with her around. Continue !!!
I have watched this video 2 times so far. I was with my mother the first time and I was like: Mama Gwen is my spirit mama. She laughed and said that you sound like my kind of people. Your mother is such an attractive woman both physically and emotionally. She seems so positive and wonderful.
Totally feel y’all on crafts being a recharger and peace bringer. They are an absolute necessity for me. Love when y’all get together y’all are so funny and have such relaxing vibes 💕
Toni, I am over 60 and been crocheting since I was about 9 or 10 years old. I have been enjoying your videos for the last couple of months. The conversation on yarns was interesting to me. I have usually shop the discount stores for my yarn and have been cringing at the slowly rising cost of yarn. I am wanting to branch into other yarns but have not taken the leap. Maybe this year as I am wanting to make some sweaters for myself. Thank you for a good conversation on yarn crafts,
Always love it when Toni and Momma get together!! At first I thought it was a big coincidence that Gwen was working on a ribbon project, because I just watched another knitter working with ribbon, and I found it very unique. Now I'm thinking it isn't such an uncommon material for knitters to work with to make summer projects. I love the look! Thanks for all the information and entertainment! ❤🧶❤
This was such a treat! So heartwarming and cozy. I put this video on while working on a little sewing project (yellow pillowcase for a throw pillow, using fabric from an old dress) I will definitely be checking out more of your videos for beginners once I get myself some yarn! I’ve never crocheted or knit before but I think it’s about time ❤ Also loved Mama Gwen’s response about craft-worthiness. I can especially relate when it comes to bread-making and cooking. Thank you so much to the both of you lovely ladies for this video!
what a fun video. Thank You! While watching I am working on a granny square cardigan ( hate granny squares) for my teen age granddaughter, ( love granddaughter) out of acrylic yarn... because lets face it she is a kid and does not appreciate the expensive stuff. I am thrilled with the way crochet is trending in fashion, and that she wanted me to make it for her. If she does well with it, maybe we will do something more fancy for Christmas. Right now I'm happy she is interested.
I was listening to Momma Gwen talking about her crochet journey and found out she and I have one major happening in common. Your momma went in the military and was stationed in Würzburg, Germany in the 90’s. I was in the Army and stationed in Würzburg, Germany for 6 years in the 80’s. This is the first time I’ve encountered someone whose life experience was so similar to mine. I didn’t crochet at the time, but I sewed and made my children’s and my clothing. This put a smile on my face. Thank you.
Omg Thank you Mama Gwen yesterday I was told I was cheating at knitting cause I use the addi machine for only hats donated by my knitting store . I don’t like conflict usually I stay quiet. But I Channeled Mama Gwen . I validated her comment by saying it was a theory But in my defense Mama Gwen said Mind your own Business nicely. A Big Hug for this strength .!! I have made 15 hats to Donate it not a competition. Learned a lot from that Podcast . Thank you both
She is the coolest, sweetest most real, honest mom ya could be lucky enough to encounter 😊. Love your dynamic and chill vibe. I'm working on a shrimp/salmon colored Bucilla knitting worsted wool 🦙 scarf/shawl. My niece lmk that she got rid of all of her Homespun yarn (I taught her how to crochet years ago)bc she too didn't like it. I had shortly prior saw a tutorial on a scarf with a Jacob's ladder type cable on each side of it, using Homespun yarn. It called for a hook a few sizes bigger than the label recommends. It was a game changer 😊. Just a tidbit 😁
My favorite go to to make is a dog sweaters, because my dog is so small it only takes one day.....I make myself a hat to match. Love seeing your mom join you.
Baseball game on a rain delay. Found you two. Had a nice hour listening to your stories and advice. Made weaving in ends on my granny hexagons so much more fun. Thanks. ❤
This Time spent with You and Mom was So Enjoyable... Thank You Both... please do a Video together after each of your Big Excursions and talk about how much fun you both had; this would make Great Content too... I really Enjoy your Podcast Toni, even though I don't always comment because I don't want to stop Crocheting, lol, I do watch and really Love what you Do... Thank You ❤🧶... Oh and Yes, you are definitely on your way to a Million
greetings! ❤ mama Gwen! i’m with you on the top-down sweater!! so mindless and yet very rewarding! FAVE CROCHET GO-TO PATTERN: Lost In Time (shawl,) by Johanna Lindahl it looks complicated but it’s quite easy. i recommend!! mer✌🏼♥️🤞🏼
Okay Momma, I need my ergonomic hooks now 🤨😂 I use Furls the majority of the time, and even with stopping I can crochet longer as they make me open my hand. Sometimes a new hook with ergonomics is what is needed. I can’t go back to my aluminum Susan Bates hooks 🤷🏽♀️. Now that I TC, I do take stretching breaks for BOTH hands. And of course there s always Aleve 😂. I love when you visit us Momma Gwen, it’s like I have a sister that’s my age and she gets me 🥰🥰🥰💯🫂
Oh, Toni! I knew I loved you, but Your mamma Gwen. OMG, she is a hoot. I'm sure your home growing up with her is full of beautiful memories.❤🎉 You both are the women to watch , for my favorite past time! Thank You ALWAYS LINDA. 🎉🎉🎉😊😊❤❤
I enjoy you but your MOM reminds me of my MOM AND GRANDMA. I trust both of you like my best friend. I am 80 yrs young. Found you on RUclips and went searching for my yarn needles. THANK YOU❤❤
I am so glad you showed your mom's completed project at the end. I would LOVE to see some of the other projects you refered to in the video AND momma Gwen's stash! I have 2 antique cupboards FULL of yarn, and then totes and totes. But I always love a good display situation. Thanks for making my work day pass more quickly!
I loved every minute of this video!! And I love you both together!!💖🧶💖🧶💖🧶 Toni… I am currently using the Mandala string yarn in my 2nd blanket ( blanket by Evelyn & Peter) using the mandala string crocheted together withA Pound of Love yarn. I must say it tangles very easily and is a little frustrating but I am really enjoying the colors… I think I may try crocheting with it alone! ( you inspired me! 😘) Take care & much 💖💖
Ladies you are so on point! One year I had just moved out, and my Mom asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I replied yarn, she looked at me like I was crazy! But she bought me yarn and I gifted her and my Dad with a throw and pillows for their sofa and Mom loved it! No one in my family got how much I liked to make and or create things. Now 50 years later I still enjoy creating things! Love your videos! 👍
Wish I had you both to sit and knit with !! I knit and crochet, I don’t have a favorite color- it depends on what I am making ! I am an artist so I love all colors. I have always said- I am not a yarn snob- every yarn has its place ! I do love the natural fiber yarns though. I use all yarns. I especially love really different yarns- I even have banana yarn ! My least favorite is homespun yarn. I think it is beautiful but hard to work with. I can knit a simple scarf with it. I’ve been knitting socks since last September. I am on my 18th pair of socks. I like to go outside , sit in a chair , knit and “ground” in my pair feet. Google “grounding “ Happy knitting/crocheting!🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
I love it! You two are delightfully refreshing. Wonderful hanging out with you. As for what would I make again? I’ve made 13 Omar wraps so far - most of them for people in my knitting group, who love them. Thanks for this visit!❤
Loved this. Working lateeeee on finishing a baby shower gift to send out tomorrow and then on to work up a swatch for the HexiCardi CAL starting on my birthday. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Yay! This one is for me and I'm so excited to finally try one. You both sound like me and my Mom. I appreciated and could relate to soooo much here. ❤
The biggest negative I ever got is actually my favorite thing and that's saving my dogs fur to make yarn. Having recently lost one I feel more positive about this than ever before. One day (probably soon) I will have enough fur from my dogs to make enough yarn for a blanket. One day I will feel their warmth in the form of a warm soft blanket. You wouldnt believe the facial expressions I get when I explain this. As for the stash, I just started a scrap sweater I suspect my yarn stash will fit in two grocery store bags. As for moths never had an issue as my projects are safe in grandma's cedar chest which is over 100 years old. I often wonder what kind of projects she kept in there. Favorite yarn Puzzle Kickball. Absolutely gorgeous. I have a sweater and a blanket from that yarn. Love you ladies.
Hi Toni, and Momma Gwen❤ first, giiirrrlss you are so beautiful and lovely and I would literally DIE to meet and greet with you. Im from Sweden and i would love to go to Copenhagen with you and visit some yarnstores. I habe been following you for a while and you are so addictive as a person and love all the content that you provide ❤ om so happy for your success within yarncrafts and I would be the luckiest in the world to get my hands on your yarnbrand happy place, i want em all, period. 😅❤ Please let me know if yall coming to Europe for visit. Love Nathalie
Anytime someone says don’t do something, it makes me want to do it more! I remember my childhood friend told me I looked like a clown when I wore pink lipstick, I would wear it every time I saw her 😆 I’m just like Moma Gwen! Growing up an only child, I have many hobbies, and enjoy alone time. My social clock runs out pretty quickly.
Keep crafting.Your hands will heal your soul. Crafting has helped me through good times and bad times. My crochethook and knitting needles got me through.And our Creator.
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19:10 “you can’t tell somebody you can do anything and then not support them” wow. This was powerful. And I’ll take it into my life ❤
Love the fact that they addressed the elephant in the yarn room regarding judging people who use cheaper yarns. For me I'm a beginner and I won't call myself intermediate yet so I won't spend my money on high dollar yarn until I feel more confident in my technique. I joined this maker space to take time away from my IT job as stress relief so I want it to be affordable and fun in the same regard.
I pretty much use only acrylic, but I make a lot of toys, and the brand I use allows the toys to be washed at 40 degrees if necessary, also lots of colors
I feel this! I never wanted to leave my loops and thread acrylic and lily sugar n cream cottons because I wanted to feel more skilled before investing.
Buuut...
Joann's started offering more variety of yarn that's allowing me to experiment with more fibers and weights to help with confidence to use those fancy yarns.
I had always been intimidated by fingering weight yarn but Joann's K&C yarn has fingering cotton for 10$ and now I feel so much more confident to use the balls of alpaca and silk blend I got from a local yarn store.
(Don't be afraid to still try tricker fibers. Not all of them are 30$ a Hank. Those alpaca silk balls I got were only 8$ a ball
You use whatever makes you feel comfortable for learning! Learning effectively starts with feeling comfortable. If the yarn is a nice color and texture and easy for you to use, then it's perfect for you regardless of the price or how "fancy" others think it is. You're absolutely correct that you can challenge yourself with different materials when you feel comfortable doing so. And even if the materials stay the same and the difficulty goes up, that's fine too. You are the one sailing your own boat on this journey, and you can go wherever you like.
I use dollar store yarns to practice with. I’m just getting back into crocheting after being away from it for about 20 years. My daughters bought me a bunch of beautiful high end yarn, but I don’t want to use it up on practice swatches, so my husband took me to the dollar store and bought me a bunch of yarn I feel comfortable with just playing with and improving my skills.
If I want to try a more pricey yarn I will buy one and do a very simple project. One thing I’ve learned that some projects will look and feel as well as work with totally different with one brand over another. Then if I’m going to do a project that is going to be next to my skin I have a better understanding of what yarn I will want.
I cut contact with my parents yesterday because they have never made an effort to care about me as a person, past just being their daughter, and this video is so healing for my heart right now. Toni and Gwen are people I would love to just spend time with, I went to a class in Florida and it was not nearly enough time with these wonderful women! The yarn arts community gives me a family that respects me and I'll always be grateful for people like Toni and Gwen who cultivate such a lovely community
Don't know what happened. But time heals a few things. I won't give up praying for your family relationship 🙏🏾 ❤️
That isn’t easy. But sending all the good supportive love to you. I had to cut off contact with my father for quite a while until I was in a better place and could deal with him less personally, that seems strange to say about a father but I had to do it. I know it is a hard thing, a times a relief and a times lonely. But if that is what you need to do, good for you. All the love.
i hope you’re doing better 💖 toxic relationships are so damaging so i’m glad you were able to get out. i’m sending you good vibes for your future ✨
Yes! The fiber arts community can be so healing from garbage like you’ve dealt with. I wish you peace in this journey. Family is the one you make, and that’s not always biological and that’s okay. 💕
I'm so sorry for you. You did what was correct for healing yourself and your heart. You. Have the fiber arts community. ..May The Creator bless your creativity.
A crochet cruise with Toni and Gwen might be the best thing I've ever heard of!
Oh yes! This would be amazing! 🤗 (If knitting were included please.)
I feel mama Gwen is the crafting mom some of us didn't have growing up and wish we had!
Not even half way through the video and I already need more of Momma Gwen!!
Please please please make this a monthly or every other month regular video!!
Exactly; THIS is the video that got my subscription.
I agree
as someone with a rather rough relationship with their own mother it is so refreshing to see you interact with yours. she so clearly loves you and that really shines through 💓
Oh mama Gwen, hearing you talk about having your daughter close by and your relationship fills my heart with joy! I have a similar relationship with both my daughters and am so proud of the women that they are and love being around them doing whatever. ❤️❤️
Their bond makes me miss my mother who's been gone for 21 years.
If y'all want to do this sort of video every week I'm here for it! I love to sit and crochet and listen to you two talk. Momma Gwen is just the best, she's the momma that everyone needs, so supportive, kind, intelligent and funny.
More Momma Gwen, the two of you together is priceless 🤎🤎🤎🤎👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
We all need your mama. I mean Toni, you are awesome. But your mama is the support I needed today❤
Toni saying "stay hydrated" 30 sec after I said to myself I'm thirsty but the kitchen is too far. 👀
Gwen- I'm crying listening to you be so honored that your daughter moved close and wants to be with you! Yes! My baby girl moved next door after being away 5 years. We have a business together too. What a gift. We are so lucky.
Stay blessed ❤
Saturday with Mama Gwen. I need this monthly.❤❤
As a yarn person who is allergic to wool, I really appreciate you alls attitude toward yarn. Too many makers tend to looked down on and belittle those of us who use acrylic yarns
Oh I love the answer of being proud of EVERY project you have ever made. That is a great lesson, Momma Gwen.
I loved that too! Esp her views on you always learn even when you’re u decide to pull it apart
We need more moma Gwens these days. Thank you so much for sharing her, Toni.
Hi Toni, I am a new subscriber. I am 61 and live in rural Georgia. I stumbled upon your channel this morning. What delightful video, I enjoyed it so much. It is so wonderful that you can crochet with your Mom and share your crafting with one another. You two are a beautiful mother and daughter duo. I loved your positivity and ease of conversation. I picked up my own crochet and felt like I was right there in the room with you. I am looking forward to going back and watching your previous videos. I also enjoyed hearing about your stashes. I have been crocheting for 45 years and knitting for 25. I usually have a knitting and crochet project going at the same time and pick up which ever one suits me at the moment. I have made all kinds of different things but right now I am really enjoying making amigurumi. It has been fun being able to use up some of my own stash on these projects and it has brought out a whimsical side of myself that I haven't seen in awhile. :). I hope you and your mother both have a happy Sunday!
"For my daughter to want me to be around... thats just a blessing to me" this line made me tear up. Im so happy for you two, and I'm happy to spend any time with my mom that i still can with her.
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The vibes off the videos with your mom and you are just immaculate, I can watch you two over and over just to hear the joy and equal love and involvement in the craft, I appreciate another video with her!!!
Your Momma just knitting away without looking. Seasoned knitter. First time I've met her. Thank you for your service to America and your stories 🥰
Love the purple story, Toni. I think you would look amazing in many shades of purple. Purple has always been my favorite color. When we moved into a house in 1973 my parents asked 3 year old me what color carpet I wanted, and I said purple....and they listened! That's when every room had a different color, yuck! So fun to craft along with the 2 of you.
I really like these craft chats with Momma Gwen. We need more insights with you two together.
I laughed at Gwen's comment about always having yarn in her hands, because I just bought a small sign that reads: knitting...because murder is wrong.
y’all got me crying into my granny squares 😭 i tucked in to weave some granny square ends but the part about moving closer to your mom had me setting my project down. i moved about two hours away from my family for college and basically said good riddance. i didn’t feel like i could get along with any of them. but when i moved back home to save money, my relationship with one of my sisters and my mom mended so well and now i consider my sister my best friend and i miss my mom’s hugs so much. me and that sister moved out together and now we only live about 10 min away from our family and it’s literally the perfect distance to just stop by and say hi while also having space. i love that you ladies have experienced the same thing. it’s the best feeling
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as someone without a mom, mama gwen feels like she's filling that space in my heart with mama love
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Thank you. I lost my mom last year. And one day I was watching your videos and I started watching one with you and your mom. I love the relationship y’all have. It reminds me of me and my mom. Again thanks. Please keep doing these videos.
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If everyone had a mom like Gwen the world would be an entirely different and better place ❤❤❤❤❤
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Y’all are bad mouthing homespun while I’m working with it and y’all are SO RIGHT. This yarn just wants to have an attitude and be difficult 🤣
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Toni, you are so blessed to have Mama Gwen as your mentor and champion. She’s creative and quite lovely in her own right. I loved how she addressed the yarn snobbery that is very pervasive among knitters and crocheters. She was erudite and polite about the subject. She must be fun to just hang out with.
I love your videos! I find that I am more likely to use colors out of my comfort zone if it’s not an article of clothing. I’m working on big square throws right now and trying to really experiment with color. I once gave some colleagues scarves for Christmas. I spent a lot of time choosing a special color for each person, and used a different pattern for each. It was heartbreaking to see only one person appreciate the gift. After that I only made items for my daughter, who loves everything I make, and one other colleague who absolutely appreciates the time and skill involved.
This felt like a crochet meet-up that I enjoyed in my pjs. “Crochet Rolodex?”, is there a zoom call for this, please?!
Does Mama Gwen have a literal Rolodex of yarn? Good idea.
Omg I love mama Gwen. I related to too many things you two were talking about to remember them all. But omg would a knitting/crochet/book/mystery cruise be AMAZING!!!! All my favorite things in one place ☺️☺️☺️☺️. You would probably fill up a ship with your following!! Thanks ladies it was a lot of fun!
I LOVE you guys! I just found you and I'm so happy I did. I wish my daughter shared my love of yarn, so I'm living thru you Mama.
I love these sit and chat videos so much. I stopped in middle so will definitely rewatch from beginning. But you both were amazing company while I swatch my first knit top. Enjoy your weekend.
Thank you for your service Momma Gwen!! I love when yall are together on the podcast
My teen daughter and I spent the day selling at a craft market and getting home to chill and stitch with you two is just the downtime I needed. I can only hope my daughter and I have even a sliver of what you two share ahead of us!!
Gods, as someone who struggles with having a relationship with my own mom, seeing Gwen and Toni together just makes me so happy. Such lovely humans and I wish y'all could come to Seattle. I love using acrylic yarn, and I occasionally will get nicer yarns but I just prefer acrylic even though I've been crocheting for years.
❤ there's still time, as long as they are here❤
Like many others here I would love to see Mama and daughter more often. I could really enjoy the once a month chats. If I could afford a retreat with the two of you present, I would love to be there. It would no doubt be one of the best times of my life.
I met a young woman who was just beginning to dip her toes into the idea of learning crochet. She had bought some yarn and a crochet hook. Now she was trying to get up the nerve to actually try to make a chain. I told her one of the absolute best people to learn from was you. You have an amazing teaching style.
Mama Gwen!! And YOU!! Fiber Magic!! Thank you for the time. It was a great start to my morning!!
Your mom is lovely. She is definitely looking gracefully beautiful. Love your chit chats. Keep them coming.
I absolutely love the two of you together. Your mom is a hoot. I see you in her. Thank you for all you do and share. 🫶🏼♥️🥰
My mom taught me how to crochet and knit. It's like riding a bike, you never forget. Currently I'm using my mom's stash of yarn. I don't have a stash...lol.
My mam passed 9 years ago I miss her daily but seeing momma gwen has made my day she has the same energy as my mam and I love it 🥰
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I need yall to know that sitting here, at work, on break, working on my own crochet business in my down time, yall have me CRYING talking about the bond you two have.
Just so lovely to see the support yall have, and how that reflects into the community you’ve built.
Hoping you do some events nearby that I’ll finally be able to meet you and thank you for the inspiration in person.
Just thank you for opening up and sharing with us, you have no idea how much it means 💜
Oh my goodness! Thank you for inviting us to visit with y’all. Love hearing about your own creative stories. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm blessed.. I have 4 children with 4 different favorite colors and they are so varied and different from my own. Thanks to them I have learned to work in pink, purple, orange, blue, and green. And they will ask me to work in some wild colors.. I'm not a neon person, but you know neon pink and lime green make my baby girl smile and she struts in the top I made her. I'm grateful to not only have living inspiration, but also wonderful support as they collect ideas and colors to share with me. I've spent years telling them they can do anything and it's amazing to have them turn around and tell me the same thing.
What a beautiful relationship you and your mom have, Toni! You two are a joy ❤
I agree with you about being snobby about yarn! Gatekeeping is always horrid...
Lots of people give me their "leftover" yarn. Homespun is the most often donated, after Supersaver. People love the look but get frustrated and I get the yarn. It is much easier to knit than crochet and loom knitting is even easier. Like you said, for every yarn there is a project.
I love your mom, Gwen is fabulous. You guys are so lucky to have each other. I so enjoy your questions and answers. I would love a cruise with you guys. ❤️❤️❤️
LOVE You both! Such a positive show!
i love it when you and Momma Gwen get together. This was fascinating, thank you for all of the tips.
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I love you mom, Toni! She's so down to earth and practical. Such a breath of fresh air in this yarny space. Thank you both for sharing your afternoon with us! ❤🧶❤🧶❤️
YESSSSS!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!! I love crocheting and sitting and watching y'all like we're having a chat together!
Awh this video has warmed my heart so much , I recently fount your channel and now I come across a video with your mum, I feel like family, I’m young and recently started crochet and my grandma used to do crochet but she never taught me I just have a few pieces of hers, and now hearing your mums stories just created a warmth in my heart of experiencing something I didn’t get to, so thank you so much for this video, I’m gonna sit and crochet (beginner style) and happily watch .❤
Toni, you have been such a blessing. I was bored 😴 with crocheting until i saw your first sweater making video. You struggled cheerfully, making a beautiful pullover. ❤❤ I am now working on my fifth pullover and loving every stitch ❤❤
Dang! The beauty genes are strong in the family! Always love to craft with my own beautiful mom (she knits, I can knit and crochet. She taught me to knit).Thank you for your service Momma Gwen
Praying for your mom. ❤
I usually watch and thumbs up your videos but this is the first time I've seen your mom. I've got to say "I love your mom because she is real." I feel you are more your true self with her around. Continue !!!
I have watched this video 2 times so far. I was with my mother the first time and I was like: Mama Gwen is my spirit mama. She laughed and said that you sound like my kind of people. Your mother is such an attractive woman both physically and emotionally. She seems so positive and wonderful.
Totally feel y’all on crafts being a recharger and peace bringer. They are an absolute necessity for me. Love when y’all get together y’all are so funny and have such relaxing vibes 💕
I think the magic is you two together.
Toni, I am over 60 and been crocheting since I was about 9 or 10 years old. I have been enjoying your videos for the last couple of months. The conversation on yarns was interesting to me. I have usually shop the discount stores for my yarn and have been cringing at the slowly rising cost of yarn. I am wanting to branch into other yarns but have not taken the leap. Maybe this year as I am wanting to make some sweaters for myself. Thank you for a good conversation on yarn crafts,
I love you two!! I feel like I’m I. My Grandmother’s house. Your hearts are precious. How blessed we are to know you.
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Always love it when Toni and Momma get together!! At first I thought it was a big coincidence that Gwen was working on a ribbon project, because I just watched another knitter working with ribbon, and I found it very unique. Now I'm thinking it isn't such an uncommon material for knitters to work with to make summer projects. I love the look! Thanks for all the information and entertainment! ❤🧶❤
Momma Gwen really is a highlight of your channel! I miss yarn snob videos though! I hope they’re coming back eventually
This was such a treat! So heartwarming and cozy. I put this video on while working on a little sewing project (yellow pillowcase for a throw pillow, using fabric from an old dress) I will definitely be checking out more of your videos for beginners once I get myself some yarn! I’ve never crocheted or knit before but I think it’s about time ❤
Also loved Mama Gwen’s response about craft-worthiness. I can especially relate when it comes to bread-making and cooking.
Thank you so much to the both of you lovely ladies for this video!
Mamma Gwen! What a gift. I truly enjoy you two together it's truly mom and daughter magic!
your mom is such a beautiful person
“When it hurts, stop”. Mama wisdom! ❤❤❤
It’s hard to believe she’s NOT your sister. So sweet you’re close. Love. Love. Love. 💗
what a fun video. Thank You! While watching I am working on a granny square cardigan ( hate granny squares) for my teen age granddaughter, ( love granddaughter) out of acrylic yarn... because lets face it she is a kid and does not appreciate the expensive stuff. I am thrilled with the way crochet is trending in fashion, and that she wanted me to make it for her. If she does well with it, maybe we will do something more fancy for Christmas. Right now I'm happy she is interested.
Love this conversation! So fun, real and funny. Thanks for sharing.
I was listening to Momma Gwen talking about her crochet journey and found out she and I have one major happening in common. Your momma went in the military and was stationed in Würzburg, Germany in the 90’s. I was in the Army and stationed in Würzburg, Germany for 6 years in the 80’s. This is the first time I’ve encountered someone whose life experience was so similar to mine. I didn’t crochet at the time, but I sewed and made my children’s and my clothing. This put a smile on my face. Thank you.
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Mama Gwen yesterday I was told I was cheating at knitting cause I use the addi machine for only hats donated by my knitting store . I don’t like conflict usually I stay quiet. But I Channeled Mama Gwen . I validated her comment by saying it was a theory But in my defense Mama Gwen said Mind your own Business nicely. A Big Hug for this strength .!! I have made 15 hats to Donate it not a competition. Learned a lot from that Podcast . Thank you both
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She is the coolest, sweetest most real, honest mom ya could be lucky enough to encounter 😊. Love your dynamic and chill vibe. I'm working on a shrimp/salmon colored Bucilla knitting worsted wool 🦙 scarf/shawl. My niece lmk that she got rid of all of her Homespun yarn (I taught her how to crochet years ago)bc she too didn't like it. I had shortly prior saw a tutorial on a scarf with a Jacob's ladder type cable on each side of it, using Homespun yarn. It called for a hook a few sizes bigger than the label recommends. It was a game changer 😊. Just a tidbit 😁
So nice to see Ms. Gwen again.❤
My favorite go to to make is a dog sweaters, because my dog is so small it only takes one day.....I make myself a hat to match. Love seeing your mom join you.
Baseball game on a rain delay. Found you two. Had a nice hour listening to your stories and advice. Made weaving in ends on my granny hexagons so much more fun. Thanks. ❤
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Hey ladies, thanks for popping over and crafting with me. I really enjoyed your company while I'm making a Tunisian Entrelac blanket for my daughter 💕
I could watch mamma Gwen coach talks every day !
hello from Carmel, Indiana! love you both!! enjoyed this podcast soooo much 🥰
This Time spent with You and Mom was So Enjoyable... Thank You Both... please do a Video together after each of your Big Excursions and talk about how much fun you both had; this would make Great Content too... I really Enjoy your Podcast Toni, even though I don't always comment because I don't want to stop Crocheting, lol, I do watch and really Love what you Do... Thank You ❤🧶...
Oh and Yes, you are definitely on your way to a Million
greetings! ❤ mama Gwen! i’m with you on the top-down sweater!! so mindless and yet very rewarding!
FAVE CROCHET GO-TO PATTERN:
Lost In Time (shawl,) by Johanna Lindahl
it looks complicated but it’s quite easy.
i recommend!!
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Okay Momma, I need my ergonomic hooks now 🤨😂 I use Furls the majority of the time, and even with stopping I can crochet longer as they make me open my hand. Sometimes a new hook with ergonomics is what is needed. I can’t go back to my aluminum Susan Bates hooks 🤷🏽♀️. Now that I TC, I do take stretching breaks for BOTH hands. And of course there s always Aleve 😂. I love when you visit us Momma Gwen, it’s like I have a sister that’s my age and she gets me 🥰🥰🥰💯🫂
Oh, Toni!
I knew I loved you, but Your mamma Gwen. OMG, she is a hoot. I'm sure your home growing up with her is full of beautiful memories.❤🎉 You both are the women to watch , for my favorite past time!
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GIRL! I'm a beginner and was literally just wondering what brand you use when you mentioned using glue in your other.... THANK YOU!
I enjoy you but your MOM reminds me of my MOM AND GRANDMA. I trust both of you like my best friend. I am 80 yrs young. Found you on RUclips and went searching for my yarn needles. THANK YOU❤❤
Haha! Homespun! Yes! Barf! (My mom loves it though!?! I could never understand how she crocheted with it!)
I am so glad you showed your mom's completed project at the end. I would LOVE to see some of the other projects you refered to in the video AND momma Gwen's stash! I have 2 antique cupboards FULL of yarn, and then totes and totes. But I always love a good display situation. Thanks for making my work day pass more quickly!
I loved every minute of this video!! And I love you both together!!💖🧶💖🧶💖🧶
Toni… I am currently using the Mandala string yarn in my 2nd blanket ( blanket by Evelyn & Peter) using the mandala string crocheted together withA Pound of Love yarn. I must say it tangles very easily and is a little frustrating but I am really enjoying the colors…
I think I may try crocheting with it alone! ( you inspired me! 😘)
Take care & much 💖💖
Ladies you are so on point! One year I had just moved out, and my Mom asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I replied yarn, she looked at me like I was crazy! But she bought me yarn and I gifted her and my Dad with a throw and pillows for their sofa and Mom loved it! No one in my family got how much I liked to make and or create things. Now 50 years later I still enjoy creating things! Love your videos! 👍
Wish I had you both to sit and knit with !!
I knit and crochet, I don’t have a favorite color- it depends on what I am making ! I am an artist so I love all colors. I have always said- I am not a yarn snob- every yarn has its place ! I do love the natural fiber yarns though. I use all yarns. I especially love really different yarns- I even have banana yarn !
My least favorite is homespun yarn. I think it is beautiful but hard to work with. I can knit a simple scarf with it. I’ve been knitting socks since last September. I am on my 18th pair of socks. I like to go outside , sit in a chair , knit and “ground” in my pair feet. Google “grounding “ Happy knitting/crocheting!🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶
I love it! You two are delightfully refreshing. Wonderful hanging out with you.
As for what would I make again? I’ve made 13 Omar wraps so far - most of them for people in my knitting group, who love them.
Thanks for this visit!❤
Adding to the chorus asking you to do this more! Love Mama Gwen, love the two of you happily chatting, love the wisdom, love everything about this ❤
Loved this. Working lateeeee on finishing a baby shower gift to send out tomorrow and then on to work up a swatch for the HexiCardi CAL starting on my birthday. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Yay! This one is for me and I'm so excited to finally try one. You both sound like me and my Mom. I appreciated and could relate to soooo much here. ❤
The biggest negative I ever got is actually my favorite thing and that's saving my dogs fur to make yarn. Having recently lost one I feel more positive about this than ever before. One day (probably soon) I will have enough fur from my dogs to make enough yarn for a blanket. One day I will feel their warmth in the form of a warm soft blanket. You wouldnt believe the facial expressions I get when I explain this. As for the stash, I just started a scrap sweater I suspect my yarn stash will fit in two grocery store bags. As for moths never had an issue as my projects are safe in grandma's cedar chest which is over 100 years old. I often wonder what kind of projects she kept in there. Favorite yarn Puzzle Kickball. Absolutely gorgeous. I have a sweater and a blanket from that yarn. Love you ladies.
Hi Toni, and Momma Gwen❤ first, giiirrrlss you are so beautiful and lovely and I would literally DIE to meet and greet with you. Im from Sweden and i would love to go to Copenhagen with you and visit some yarnstores. I habe been following you for a while and you are so addictive as a person and love all the content that you provide ❤ om so happy for your success within yarncrafts and I would be the luckiest in the world to get my hands on your yarnbrand happy place, i want em all, period. 😅❤ Please let me know if yall coming to Europe for visit. Love Nathalie
Anytime someone says don’t do something, it makes me want to do it more! I remember my childhood friend told me I looked like a clown when I wore pink lipstick, I would wear it every time I saw her 😆 I’m just like Moma Gwen! Growing up an only child, I have many hobbies, and enjoy alone time. My social clock runs out pretty quickly.
Keep crafting.Your hands will heal your soul. Crafting has helped me through good times and bad times. My crochethook and knitting needles got me through.And our Creator.