Hi Juan! Ok I am so thankful that you think enough of me & my channel for my name to be mentioned 😮 I am so dumbstruck that I am even on your radar let alone all of the sweet, kind and awesome things you said 🥹 Thank you is so not enough of a word it is frustrating! I love everyone you mentioned and watch them too, Nancy is a dear friend of mine ❤ So lovely getting to know you better too ❤ WOW just WOW ❤
Probably not the same Nancy. This was in San Bernardino, California. But on another note, I watch a girl in Canada. Shes truly a nut! I love her. Totally devoted like I am you. Jenna Phipps. She crochets. Knits. Sews. Makes things on looms. Makes her own patterns as she goes. Frogs. If she's making a chunky sweater and needs a certain color in chunky, she grabs 3 strand of it and voila! Chunky. Back to your video now. Then I'll watch pt 2 of Jenna making her chunky sweater no pattern. Love ❤️
I love when content creators acknowledge other creators. I have a large number of favorites and most of them were found through the shout outs of creators like yourself. Thank you for Sharing your likes so that I can find nore awesome content on RUclips.
So much appreciation for you sharing yourself with us! As a Mental Health Counselor, my heart swelled at imagining your aunt's lovely & clever brand of crochet therapy! What an awesome woman, and what an awesome person she helped to shape! No doubt at all that she's so proud, and that you've already started paying it forward to lots of your viewers! 🥰 On a lighter note, you are 100% my yarn bargain-hunting spirit animal! 😁
Juan you are so right BAGODAY CRYSTAL IS THE GOAT!! You are so cool to mention that and Crystal was so right to have us join your channel❤️❤️ Yarny peeps are the coolest!! Love you!!👍🏼
Thank you so much Juan for all those kind words you mentioned in your video about us content creators. I am so happy you decided to share your craft and works of art here on RUclips. What you said about normalizing male crochet and yarn crafters rings true with me too. You are a gem and so very gifted with your design and creativity. Keep up the fantastic videos my friend (I've been a subscriber to you for a few weeks - video 3 was when you popped up on my RUclips recommendations). Thank you for answering my question and letting us know about the Hexi stitch - it sounds interesting.
You and Juan are both so unique, creative designers. You two are the best thing that hit YT fiber community. Crystal too of course. She has an eye for talent and here you are. I wonder what other awesome male designers might be sitting in the bushes. Go get them lol!!!
Crystal (BOD) recommended your channel. I am glad she did. You are so down to earth, and like many of the viewers watching, all can not afford the higher end yarns, like the hand dyed. We always shop when we can get more bang for our buck. Thank you.
Hello 👋🏻 Juan, I’m new to your channel and I’m so glad I did. First and foremost, I’m a male crocheter and disabled military veteran. Crochet has been instrumental in my life for so many reasons: 1) it allowed me to focus on my journey to recovery from having six back surgeries associated with my military service; 2) it allowed me to calm me with my anxiety and PTSD all derived from military service; 3) as a gay man in his late 50’s, I’ve learned to accept myself as a male crocheter in a predominantly female career / hobby - it’s definitely a breath of fresh air to “normalize” men who are in the fiber community. I would like to thank you 🙏🏻 for acknowledging and honoring that bit of information to our community. I’ve learned about your channel from a recent post from Krystal’s “Bag-O-Day” on her RUclips channel. Like you, I also can relate to your story and experience growing up - very similar in many respects. Must bring kudos to your content on this and your FB platforms which I also joined. Thank you for mentioning your favorite fiber content creators - I concur with your opinion as I also follow most of those aforementioned to become a better crocheter and a human being. Keep up the amazing content. 🫶
Thankful for your aunt & mama! Everyone needs unconditional love & encouragement to grow into & above their potential! Proud of all you’ve accomplished & even more of your character & care for others that shines out of your heart! Keep being you cause we really like Obi-Juan!
Thank you Mama for gettin' your boy to push the button! What a blessing he is to our community!!! Obi-Juan I look forward to watching your channel grow!
Gary!! He’s another sweetheart! I just enjoy his voice and his gentleness. So many people I would love to have as neighbors, he is one of them, along with Crystal and you, my new friend! ♥️🧶♥️
You are my hang out and chill channel. So glad I found you. Crochet has been a life saver for me and something I can do when I have bad flares with a health condition. It keeps my spirit up and keeps me thinking positive. Love that you let us get to know a little more about you and I agree we need more men in our crochet community. 😊❤😊
I watch you & smile. Today, you had me laugh out loud with this ... 'Take me out to dinner first.' You are a class act. I so look forward to your videos. Also, thank you, Crystal- BOD, for referring you to us. ❤
I’ll keep this short… Juan, you are inspiring, a great calming presence, a good person and a wonderful son. I love relaxing with you and I look forward to watching your videos. I’m a fan of Llama mama Kayla, Fiber Spider and of course Crystal. I’m so happy you put yourself out there in RUclips land. The world needs more Juans like you! ❤
Hallo Juan, meine Mutter hat mir Häkeln beigebracht als ich 4 oder 5 Jahre war. Alles was mit Wolle zu tun hat liebe ich, Häkeln, Stricken, Makramee, Weben, Sticken... aber in Deutschland war das so viele Jahre nicht angesagt. Jetzt habe ich auf RUclips in den letzten Wochen Crochet-Content entdeckt und bin so glücklich. Besonders begeistert bin ich wenn ich Männer sehe, die häkeln. Es ist so eine schöne Kunst! Es lebe die Handarbeit! 🎉
JUAN, Thank you for sharing your life with us. I am old and pretty much stuck at home. I live alone, which means up to a week at a time not seeing anyone in person. Luckily I have crochet, sewing /quilting, embroider, painting on fabric and beading to fill my days. Crystal occasionally mentions that she does things online because many who 3atch her are shut-ins, that want to watch her shop so they can go out virtually. ALL OF YOU are my friends that I get to visit one or more times a week. You provide a service for me that is invaluable. Please keep up the great work.
Hi Juan!! I'm having the time of my life! My son was 11 when I started crocheting. He's 40 now. A friend named Nancy came over one day and said do you want to learn to crochet a blanket. Sure! Our boys played and we crocheted. Best thing that ever happened to me.
Yeah! So happy to find yarn addicts all over and to the same crazed level! Breathe it, dream it, eat it, stitch it:)! Happy winter hooking everyone. Thank you Juan, you’re inspirational and amazing. Found Crystal too.
Adversities in life can make us stronger. Some don't take that path and wallow. You are an inspiration and I love that you have conquered!!! To all those bullies !@$% You are an awesome individual!! AND your work is amazing.
You are so great to watch! I love everything about your channel. I'm glad Crystal shared your info with us. I appreciate that you work with less expensive but still great yarn. Thanks for signing for us. Hugs from a fellow addict. 💜
I enjoyed getting to know you a little more, Juan! I feel like crafting is helping to heal my own trauma, which is part of why I love it so much. You are such a natural at this stuff, whether it’s yarn haul, stitch tutorial, or q & a… it doesn’t matter. Love the content from you. ❤❤❤
Juan. Thank you so much. You are very endearing, makes me love you. you’re story is wonderful and I am so proud of all accomplishments. I am old enough to be your grandmother. Best wishes for your future ❤❤❤ I am a retired nurse from Ontario I already sub to those creators you mentioned and I agree with you. I enjoy your content and will to watch. I am so glad how you treat your mom. She must be a special person like you.❤
Thank you for taking time to answer so many questions. I have so much respect for you. Your mother and Auntie (R.I.P.) should be very proud of the human you have become. I learned to knit when I was about 7 or 8 from my Mom (R.I.P.) I made things as I got older. Simple things. They stood the test of time! I taught myself to crochet. Took me about 10 years to figure it out. Again, simple things. Money has been tight all my life. I figured out that if I wanted a specific kind of blanket or scarf, I had to make it. They have stood the test of time. I get it. I think everyone should know how to crochet or knit or both. I taught both my kids to knit and crochet. Again very simple stitches, but it will get the job done. As a shout out..... you already know about Ross. Been watching him since his subscribers were in the low double digits. Another yarn person I am positive you will like is Albanac Knitter. His name is Andrew. He lives in Scotland. He is very soothing and comforting and shares his knitting and his surroundings. They are stunning. Anyway, I am done on my soap box. I will be over here with my hot chocolate. See you in the next one.
Juan, I absolutely love you and your channel! Your attention to your craft, your fondness for your mom and the feelings that you express for your aunt is so refreshing to see. I also learned to crochet from my older sister back in high school when I was 16; however, I didn't get to save any of the projects that I created at that time. And all these years later, my sister and I still discuss yarn and crocheting (she's now in her 60's and I am going on to my late 50's)! I do hope that you will do a Part 2 of your Q&A segment. I'd be interested in knowing what are your favorite hooks to work with, and what are your favorite stitch combination to work with. I often feel like the half double crochet stitch doesn't get as much love compared to the double or single crochet stitch. I would also like to mention three other podcast/videos that I enjoy along with you, Crystal, Toni, and the other ones that you mentioned... hopefully you can check them out as well: Jennifer (Cinnamon Stitches) Erica (It's Time for Yarn) Mikey (The Crochet Crowd) I'll start with those three... hopefully you can check them out if you haven't already. Continued success and prayers to you, may the Lord bless you and your family as well as the work of your hands. Take care and ❤❤❤ to you!
I loved seeing you sign, I know a little sign language, as I had a friend that was a deaf mute…. We had so much fun together.. with her teaching me sign language, and being so patient with me. I even interpreted twice. Thanks Juan, I’m so sorry that you were bullied, you are so nice and sooo good looking 👀 😊
I love watching your videos!! You are such a genuine and giving human and I always get excited when I see a new video from you. Thank you for your sharing all your stories and being so honest about your stressed childhood - that really sucks but from a selfish standpoint-the yarn world now has you and I'm so thankful! I watch many men crocheters and agree it should not be stigmatized - I'm a 60 year old female and when I tell people I crochet I always get the look like "that's for old people!" It used to make me self-conscious but now I don't care because it makes me happy. If you haven't checked out Mike at the Crochet Crowd and Kevin and Ray at Needles at the Ready they are entertaining as well as full of great content. Toni, Gary and Crystal are all my favorites too. Just a quick note - I stumbled upon a channel the other day while searching for a mosaic crochet pattern and the you tube channel is Annoo Crochet Designs and the Unruly Stitch. She has amazing patterns and also is super genuine. One segment that I think everyone either following content creators or content creators themselves should watch is her "where have I been for 18 months?" Wow, after watching that I have a new appreciation what you all do! And you holding down two jobs while doing this is amazing - please take care of yourself , we don't want you to burn out - we enjoy this too much. Love being a part of this yarn community! ❤
Hey 👋 Juan from a fellow Delawarean, my granddaughter is 10 and left handed and interested learning to crochet. She lives in NY and I recommend you to her Mom to watch because I saw you crochet left handed.
Hiya Juan, Thank you this was interesting. I feel for your negative experiences growing up, I can realate. I am not sorry for you I am so very proud of you turning terror into the person you are and the life you've made. Your lovely, talented Mother must be proud of you too. Have a good week❣️
It brings joy to me to know that you shared you life situation. I came from nothing also. Horrible childhood but no matter how bad off you are somewhere there is someone that is worse off than you are. I started working when I was 14. By the time I graduated high school I was working 3 part time jobs. I was told all my life that I couldn’t do anything right and would never amount to anything. I went back to college after I had been out of high school for 28 years. I have an accounting degree and business degree and I could take one more class and have a criminal degree. I can no longer work due to health problems. I’m on a fixed income so I really can’t afford to buy yarn so my son finds yarn at thrift stores and goodwill and that is the yarn I crochet with. I do craft shows, but have had to limit them to 3 shows. My brother was a boss for Georgia Pacific and he had several mute and deaf people who worked for him so he could sign with them
Juan I wanted to say, I love seeing your creations and knowing that you made them crocheting left handed. I am a left handed crocheter and have been using my left hand to crochet for over 60 years. However, I knit righthanded. Thanks for your left handed tutorials and also your projects made left handed.
Your channel has quickly become one of my favourites to indulge in daily. You are indeed my source of calm and inspiration, thank you! Speaking of male crochet/knit artists Mikey from Crochet Crowd is my go to.
Hi Juan, you're an amazing and beautiful soul. I love Ross and Fiber Spider too! Hooked by Robin, Anonymous Crochet, (something like that), Joanna Martinez, The Crochet Crowd and Play Hooky with Me are great too!
OMG, I have loved listening to this video, I work in healthcare and totally agree with what you said, you have such a calming voice. I loved the signing, this is amazing to see, I think you should do this more in your videos. I'm also a lefty, but when I taught myself to crochet, there was not much available for us lefties, so I taught myself to do it right-handed. I love your videos so much, and can't wait to see more. Thank you for the new channels you suggested. Best wishes from the UK.
Hi Juan, thanks so much for sharing, and especially how you started with crochet and how it helped you through a difficult period in your life. It was really touching to hear that part of your story. Hearing that helped add context to the passion you show on your channel. And I really appreciate you keeping some aspects of your life private.
I learned a lot from you this evening and not necessarily about crochet. Thank you for sharing some personal facts but more than that, thank you for the perspective about people. I always look forward to seeing a notice that you've posted another video. Your mom is right, stay in front of the camera. You are making a difference. Have a good night. Donna. 😊
Juan, you are awesome. I am a Male crocheter. I am so interested in all the Yarns. I am a Big fan of Crystal(BoD) and you. you both are my go to when i need to relax. Plus I am a Yarn addict also. I wanted to try a channel... I am so scared of the horrible comments that could happen... i freeze up in front of the camera. I do love and respect what you are doing and how much you do for everyone.
Loved this Q&A. I got to your channel from Crystal. I have been with her for about 4 years and I just love her. And I relate to you and your passion for crochet. I am slowly expanding my "hobby" to create/crochet other than blankets. I restarted during the pandemic to make lapghans for cancer patients. Unfortunately, I was not able to distribute them due to the pandemic, so over time, I gave them to friends and family or people in need. So thank you for your video today and your openness about yourself and family. Bless you for your hard work to help others. You are so humble and gracious. ❤❤
Juan this video was so heartfelt and honest. I wanted to tell you that ever since I have found your channel you have totally become a stress releif to watch and escape for me when I need some positivity and a calming space. I actually do not crochet or knit at all and know nothing about it other than what ive watched so far I just love your personality so much!! So thank you so much for creating your channel!
Juan this Q&A have given me more love for you. I watch a few yarn channels where they show their high end yarn and I’m glad you live in a budget. I’m on a fixed income and yarn is a special treat. I was raised in a house with nothing too so I appreciate where you are. God bless your Aunt
I watch all the channels you watch except one but I will. I also watch Sara Sach, Cinnamon stitches and creative grandma. But my main are you , Crystal, Craig, Ross and cinnamon stitches
Hello Juan - YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I just found you, and I am in the middle of watching a video Coffee Talk about the Granny Square all in one yarn - and now listening to your Q & A - I just am so grateful for you! I look forward to learn from you!! I only crochet but could learn knitting! I will look for your next Q & A and will prepare a question. Thank you for giving me so much joy today!!!
Thanks so much for this personal glimpse of you. Loving the content but putting it in context of your personal journey takes it to a new level. I identify with you on so many levels from signing to yarn love to wanting to give back for all the joy yarn and crochet is and has given me. So glad you decided to do your channel. ❤
Thank you so much for letting us know small piece of you I think ur awesome and so down to earth and REAL!! I absolutely love watching you I watch for your videos daily..I’ve been sober now for a year and a half and crochet and you tube are my go to so to speak I learned to crochet when I got clean and it has helped me stay that way along with creators like you…so thank you for sharing I really enjoy it!!!!❤
Wonderful video I so enjoyed learning about you likes friends do. Cinnamon Stitches is great her name is Jennifer, also Its raing yarn he's funny and fun to watch. I love Gary Urban Yarns hes a dear friend video only we do talk he and Chad are great peopl, love Nancy too. Great job Juan welcome to the yarn family. I too was bullied for decades enhance I am divorced also from bully, be strong wish them well and walk away they are not worth your time.
Hello Juan, You did a wonderful Q & A. Bless your Mother and Your Aunt for supporting your craft. Thanks for sharing all your answers. i hope there is a part 2.
Hello Juan, Love that you promoted other channels. I subs to all of them. So glad you are in this loop of awesome yarny peeps. I love your yarn wall. Thanks for the Q & A. Always fun learning a bit about folks we see everyday. 🥰🥰
Juan you are an inspiration to me. I have been in a slump lately and anxiety keeps me from crocheting. I love watching you and your voice is so calming. I definitely feel blessed to have found your channel. God bless you and your mom.
I’m with you on pricey yarn vs affordable yarn. I have a handful of higher end yarn that just sits in a tub because I’m afraid to use it. I’m thinking to give them as Christmas gifts for my daughters who knit. I crochet for friends, family, and donation, the lower end yarns are better suited for my needs. I also enjoy finding male crocheters on you tube. I have 6 daughters and 4 sons..four of my girls knit or crochet(one does both), and one son who crochets. He wanted to learn when he was 10 or 12..still at it @ 24. He’s also taught his gf. It started because he wanted to make a scarf for his bestie, but now he will talk about the therapeutic value too. He’s right about that. I call it my portable therapy😊.
Hey Juan, You made my Heart Smile Today . You are one of my Favorite Channels Too 🥰😘 We also follow some of the same people. FYI If you are looking for your squares to go to good cause I will gladly take them. I have a blanket drive going on right now . we collect blankets August- January for Boggy Creek a camp for kids with serious illnesses . The founder was Paul Newman . Their location. is in Eustis Florida. This is my second year last year I raised 330 blankets this year. I’m hoping to double it but your squares will go to some of my content creators One in general Nina’s Knots Crochet she’s collecting squares and putting together boggy blanket but all of us are making it a team effort so I will gladly take them if they need a home they will go to sick children. I will continue to do this blanket drive every year. This is my second year we have blanket unboxing every Wednesday night. I hold it over at the crafty Floridians channel I use her platform in the beginning to use it and also charm Grammy is also someone else that is been a big part of this blanket drive. The three of us are very proud of how far we have come and I have a Video from last year when I went and delivered the blankets in person, and I got a tour of the camp it was around January last year was called Boggy Creek again thank you for the shout out my friend. Have a wonderful day. 💕Nancy
Juan - love everything about your videos, mostly that you are your authentic self. I appreciate your use of budget-friendly yarns (also usually easier care). I enjoyed learning more about you today
Thank you for sharing parts of your journey. I am so sorry for your struggles but impressed with your strength and determination. You have friends here in this crochet world.
💜🧡💛fantastic episode & shoutouts and your momma is spot on - ☀️shine behind that camera☀️ you are in good company and just like your yarny favorites… you are one of them now too 👏🏻 💛🧡💜
The more I watch the more I like you. You have a great voice and attitude for life. Kudos to you for being such a great caring son. Warmed my heart to hear you talk about her. 💖 I wish you nothing but the best
Juan you make my heart sing. What an inspiration you are and what a blessing your aunt has been for you. You are so fortunate to have so much love from her. I am so glad that Crystal found you 😊 Thank you for your time.
Juan crochet is what has kept me sane when life gets to much crochet helps so much and also crystals channel also. Now I have you also your whole vibe is extremely calming love crocheting and watching you keep up the fantastic work❤.x
I love that you have affordable yarn in your yarnscape. I love Red Heart, as I do a lot of blankets. For amigarumi, I like Bernat and and Hobby Lobby yarns....all on sale of course. I also like Joann value yarn..big twist. No expensive fibers here. I work two jobs as a nurse. It pays the bills, but Ill never get rich. You are such a great creator and person.
Hi Juan, I really appreciate you taking the time to open up and tell us what makes you, you. I absolutely love the hat and scarf set, gorgeous. Have a great day. 💜 🌻🤗
Bless you for doing such a good job growing your channel so fast. I just love watching you. Man you are something. To work long hrs and coming here to help us. I love, love, love Gary. He is amazing you need to see when he came to visit Crystal. He is so sweet and good at answering questions.
I also use my art..whether needle work, sewing, crochet, painting or sketching as an outlet for stress….life….and just as something I love. Keep up the great inspiring work!
Wow we have so much in common, we like the same channels (but I'd havta add Mikey from the crochet crowd) and before I was disabled I worked in the Healthcare field, I was an M.A. I was the person you see before the doctor that takes your blood pressure etc, I also did injections and phlebotomy. I follow a good healthy handful of male crocheters, one that you didn't mention is yonderachers (I think) and he makes alot of blanket and quick too, he donates ALL of them. I'm so glad your channel has grown as it has and I was here to watch it all happen 💜💜💜
So proud of you Juan for setting boundaries.. Absolutely Love your content and the way that you and Crystal so back and forth about the pink colors. 😅😅😅😅😂
Thanks for sharing Juan. My English is not perfekt. Im precius to find you. My yarn and Crochet was and is escape to think otherways after i been ill of hard warking. Cheers let the mind be in peace 🥰👍 A very good which’s for you and your mom 💜🧡💝
Thank you for sharing your story, Juan. You're an inspiration. I'm so glad Crystal from BOD pointed me in your direction. I'm enjoying your videos, and I listen to you while I crochet. It's my escape also.
I an thrilled I found your channel through Crystal. I recently completed your shawl tutorial except for weaving in ends and I love it. Many of the channels you mentioned I love too. Nancy is fantastic with her Boggy Creek drive. I also enjoy Nina's Knots Crochet. The very last person you spoke about wanting to get more viewers, I think I missed the channel name. Thank you for all you do. So happy for you (and all of us viewers) that you created your channel.
Glad to hear that you are not here to get rich so to speak so many creators start out that way and them it becomes obvious that they really just want to make money, that’s ok I guess just seems they get greedy. Thank you for your content and enjoy getting to know your personal story it is so relatable for many people.This is a hard world sometimes and nice to know crochet can be an outlet for relief.
Hi, Juan! Wanted to thank you so much for getting me tuned in to Carly Crochet! Watched one video and was hooked! As when I watched your video the first time! 💖
Hi Juan! Ok I am so thankful that you think enough of me & my channel for my name to be mentioned 😮 I am so dumbstruck that I am even on your radar let alone all of the sweet, kind and awesome things you said 🥹 Thank you is so not enough of a word it is frustrating! I love everyone you mentioned and watch them too, Nancy is a dear friend of mine ❤ So lovely getting to know you better too ❤ WOW just WOW ❤
Hi Sam❤❤
Probably not the same Nancy. This was in San Bernardino, California. But on another note, I watch a girl in Canada. Shes truly a nut! I love her. Totally devoted like I am you. Jenna Phipps. She crochets. Knits. Sews. Makes things on looms. Makes her own patterns as she goes. Frogs. If she's making a chunky sweater and needs a certain color in chunky, she grabs 3 strand of it and voila! Chunky. Back to your video now. Then I'll watch pt 2 of Jenna making her chunky sweater no pattern. Love ❤️
Sam you & Mike are notable…who wouldn’t love to what the “MINGO” dance 😂😂 besides you live in the mother land! 🩷💕💗
@@Purpurl24 love Needles at the Ready! Keeps making me feel like I should learn to knit......
I’m cracking up… “take me to dinner first” 😜😜😜
Hello, Juan! Happy to meet another fellow yarnivore! Keep up the great work and stay stitching! 😉🧶🕷🕸
I have loved you for a very long time. Thanks for all you do.
New to Fiber Spider and love your channel!
I love when content creators acknowledge other creators. I have a large number of favorites and most of them were found through the shout outs of creators like yourself. Thank you for Sharing your likes so that I can find nore awesome content on RUclips.
So much appreciation for you sharing yourself with us! As a Mental Health Counselor, my heart swelled at imagining your aunt's lovely & clever brand of crochet therapy! What an awesome woman, and what an awesome person she helped to shape! No doubt at all that she's so proud, and that you've already started paying it forward to lots of your viewers! 🥰 On a lighter note, you are 100% my yarn bargain-hunting spirit animal! 😁
Juan you are so right BAGODAY CRYSTAL IS THE GOAT!! You are so cool to mention that and Crystal was so right to have us join your channel❤️❤️ Yarny peeps are the coolest!! Love you!!👍🏼
Thank you so much Juan for all those kind words you mentioned in your video about us content creators. I am so happy you decided to share your craft and works of art here on RUclips. What you said about normalizing male crochet and yarn crafters rings true with me too. You are a gem and so very gifted with your design and creativity. Keep up the fantastic videos my friend (I've been a subscriber to you for a few weeks - video 3 was when you popped up on my RUclips recommendations).
Thank you for answering my question and letting us know about the Hexi stitch - it sounds interesting.
You and Juan are both so unique, creative designers. You two are the best thing that hit YT fiber community. Crystal too of course. She has an eye for talent and here you are. I wonder what other awesome male designers might be sitting in the bushes. Go get them lol!!!
@@TheInvisibleJoin if you haven’t watched Fiber Spider Craig you are truly missing out on some amazing tutorials. 💚💚
Crystal (BOD) recommended your channel. I am glad she did. You are so down to earth, and like many of the viewers watching, all can not afford the higher end yarns, like the hand dyed. We always shop when we can get more bang for our buck. Thank you.
Hello 👋🏻 Juan, I’m new to your channel and I’m so glad I did. First and foremost, I’m a male crocheter and disabled military veteran. Crochet has been instrumental in my life for so many reasons: 1) it allowed me to focus on my journey to recovery from having six back surgeries associated with my military service; 2) it allowed me to calm me with my anxiety and PTSD all derived from military service; 3) as a gay man in his late 50’s, I’ve learned to accept myself as a male crocheter in a predominantly female career / hobby - it’s definitely a breath of fresh air to “normalize” men who are in the fiber community. I would like to thank you 🙏🏻 for acknowledging and honoring that bit of information to our community. I’ve learned about your channel from a recent post from Krystal’s “Bag-O-Day” on her RUclips channel. Like you, I also can relate to your story and experience growing up - very similar in many respects. Must bring kudos to your content on this and your FB platforms which I also joined. Thank you for mentioning your favorite fiber content creators - I concur with your opinion as I also follow most of those aforementioned to become a better crocheter and a human being. Keep up the amazing content. 🫶
Thankful for your aunt & mama! Everyone needs unconditional love & encouragement to grow into & above their potential!
Proud of all you’ve accomplished & even more of your character & care for others that shines out of your heart!
Keep being you cause we really like Obi-Juan!
Thank you Mama for gettin' your boy to push the button! What a blessing he is to our community!!! Obi-Juan I look forward to watching your channel grow!
Gary!! He’s another sweetheart! I just enjoy his voice and his gentleness. So many people I would love to have as neighbors, he is one of them, along with Crystal and you, my new friend! ♥️🧶♥️
You are my hang out and chill channel. So glad I found you. Crochet has been a life saver for me and something I can do when I have bad flares with a health condition. It keeps my spirit up and keeps me thinking positive. Love that you let us get to know a little more about you and I agree we need more men in our crochet community. 😊❤😊
I watch you & smile. Today, you had me laugh out loud with this ... 'Take me out to dinner first.' You are a class act. I so look forward to your videos. Also, thank you, Crystal- BOD, for referring you to us. ❤
I’ll keep this short… Juan, you are inspiring, a great calming presence, a good person and a wonderful son. I love relaxing with you and I look forward to watching your videos. I’m a fan of Llama mama Kayla, Fiber Spider and of course Crystal. I’m so happy you put yourself out there in RUclips land. The world needs more Juans like you! ❤
I LOVE Llama Mama Kayla! She is the sweetest woman ever. So incredibly talented. 🥰
And, I totally agree with her being a calming soul. 💕
Hallo Juan, meine Mutter hat mir Häkeln beigebracht als ich 4 oder 5 Jahre war. Alles was mit Wolle zu tun hat liebe ich, Häkeln, Stricken, Makramee, Weben, Sticken... aber in Deutschland war das so viele Jahre nicht angesagt. Jetzt habe ich auf RUclips in den letzten Wochen Crochet-Content entdeckt und bin so glücklich. Besonders begeistert bin ich wenn ich Männer sehe, die häkeln. Es ist so eine schöne Kunst! Es lebe die Handarbeit! 🎉
JUAN, Thank you for sharing your life with us. I am old and pretty much stuck at home. I live alone, which means up to a week at a time not seeing anyone in person. Luckily I have crochet, sewing /quilting, embroider, painting on fabric and beading to fill my days. Crystal occasionally mentions that she does things online because many who 3atch her are shut-ins, that want to watch her shop so they can go out virtually.
ALL OF YOU are my friends that I get to visit one or more times a week. You provide a service for me that is invaluable. Please keep up the great work.
Hi Juan!! I'm having the time of my life! My son was 11 when I started crocheting. He's 40 now. A friend named Nancy came over one day and said do you want to learn to crochet a blanket. Sure! Our boys played and we crocheted. Best thing that ever happened to me.
Yeah! So happy to find yarn addicts all over and to the same crazed level!
Breathe it, dream it, eat it, stitch it:)! Happy winter hooking everyone.
Thank you Juan, you’re inspirational and amazing. Found Crystal too.
Oh Juan your so blessed to habe a super hero aunt! Love your honesty and openess. Your a brilliant and loving man!!
My God Juan you are frickin Amazing! I absolutely LOVE your videos. God Bless
Adversities in life can make us stronger. Some don't take that path and wallow. You are an inspiration and I love that you have conquered!!! To all those bullies !@$% You are an awesome individual!! AND your work is amazing.
Your mama’s right! Always listen to your mama. You’re great! So enjoying your channel. Thank you
You are so great to watch! I love everything about your channel. I'm glad Crystal shared your info with us. I appreciate that you work with less expensive but still great yarn. Thanks for signing for us. Hugs from a fellow addict. 💜
I enjoyed getting to know you a little more, Juan! I feel like crafting is helping to heal my own trauma, which is part of why I love it so much. You are such a natural at this stuff, whether it’s yarn haul, stitch tutorial, or q & a… it doesn’t matter. Love the content from you. ❤❤❤
Juan. Thank you so much. You are very endearing, makes me love you. you’re story is wonderful and I am so proud of all accomplishments. I am old enough to be your grandmother.
Best wishes for your future ❤❤❤ I am a retired nurse from Ontario
I already sub to those creators you mentioned and I agree with you. I enjoy your content and will to watch. I am so glad how you treat your mom. She must be a special person like you.❤
Oh Juan, thank you for sharing. Crochet is an escape for me also. I love it! ❤🧶🥰
Thank you for taking time to answer so many questions. I have so much respect for you. Your mother and Auntie (R.I.P.) should be very proud of the human you have become. I learned to knit when I was about 7 or 8 from my Mom (R.I.P.) I made things as I got older. Simple things. They stood the test of time! I taught myself to crochet. Took me about 10 years to figure it out. Again, simple things. Money has been tight all my life. I figured out that if I wanted a specific kind of blanket or scarf, I had to make it. They have stood the test of time. I get it. I think everyone should know how to crochet or knit or both. I taught both my kids to knit and crochet. Again very simple stitches, but it will get the job done.
As a shout out..... you already know about Ross. Been watching him since his subscribers were in the low double digits. Another yarn person I am positive you will like is Albanac Knitter. His name is Andrew. He lives in Scotland. He is very soothing and comforting and shares his knitting and his surroundings. They are stunning. Anyway, I am done on my soap box. I will be over here with my hot chocolate. See you in the next one.
Juan, I absolutely love you and your channel! Your attention to your craft, your fondness for your mom and the feelings that you express for your aunt is so refreshing to see. I also learned to crochet from my older sister back in high school when I was 16; however, I didn't get to save any of the projects that I created at that time. And all these years later, my sister and I still discuss yarn and crocheting (she's now in her 60's and I am going on to my late 50's)! I do hope that you will do a Part 2 of your Q&A segment. I'd be interested in knowing what are your favorite hooks to work with, and what are your favorite stitch combination to work with. I often feel like the half double crochet stitch doesn't get as much love compared to the double or single crochet stitch. I would also like to mention three other podcast/videos that I enjoy along with you, Crystal, Toni, and the other ones that you mentioned... hopefully you can check them out as well:
Jennifer (Cinnamon Stitches)
Erica (It's Time for Yarn)
Mikey (The Crochet Crowd)
I'll start with those three... hopefully you can check them out if you haven't already. Continued success and prayers to you, may the Lord bless you and your family as well as the work of your hands. Take care and ❤❤❤ to you!
I loved seeing you sign, I know a little sign language, as I had a friend that was a deaf mute…. We had so much fun together.. with her teaching me sign language, and being so patient with me. I even interpreted twice. Thanks Juan, I’m so sorry that you were bullied, you are so nice and sooo good looking 👀 😊
I love watching your videos!! You are such a genuine and giving human and I always get excited when I see a new video from you. Thank you for your sharing all your stories and being so honest about your stressed childhood - that really sucks but from a selfish standpoint-the yarn world now has you and I'm so thankful! I watch many men crocheters and agree it should not be stigmatized - I'm a 60 year old female and when I tell people I crochet I always get the look like "that's for old people!" It used to make me self-conscious but now I don't care because it makes me happy. If you haven't checked out Mike at the Crochet Crowd and Kevin and Ray at Needles at the Ready they are entertaining as well as full of great content. Toni, Gary and Crystal are all my favorites too.
Just a quick note - I stumbled upon a channel the other day while searching for a mosaic crochet pattern and the you tube channel is Annoo Crochet Designs and the Unruly Stitch. She has amazing patterns and also is super genuine. One segment that I think everyone either following content creators or content creators themselves should watch is her "where have I been for 18 months?" Wow, after watching that I have a new appreciation what you all do! And you holding down two jobs while doing this is amazing - please take care of yourself , we don't want you to burn out - we enjoy this too much.
Love being a part of this yarn community! ❤
Hey 👋 Juan from a fellow Delawarean, my granddaughter is 10 and left handed and interested learning to crochet. She lives in NY and I recommend you to her Mom to watch because I saw you crochet left handed.
Thank you for your story, and thank all of you for the questions you asked.
Juan, your right crochet is therapeutic.
Hiya Juan, Thank you this was interesting. I feel for your negative experiences growing up, I can realate. I am not sorry for you I am so very proud of you turning terror into the person you are and the life you've made. Your lovely, talented Mother must be proud of you too. Have a good week❣️
Enjoyed this so much Juan ❤❤❤🥰! Your Sweet, Precious Mother sounds like one Amazing Woman ❤❤❤🥰! She definitely raised one Amazing Son ❤❤❤🥰!
It brings joy to me to know that you shared you life situation. I came from nothing also. Horrible childhood but no matter how bad off you are somewhere there is someone that is worse off than you are. I started working when I was 14. By the time I graduated high school I was working 3 part time jobs. I was told all my life that I couldn’t do anything right and would never amount to anything. I went back to college after I had been out of high school for 28 years. I have an accounting degree and business degree and I could take one more class and have a criminal degree. I can no longer work due to health problems. I’m on a fixed income so I really can’t afford to buy yarn so my son finds yarn at thrift stores and goodwill and that is the yarn I crochet with. I do craft shows, but have had to limit them to 3 shows. My brother was a boss for Georgia Pacific and he had several mute and deaf people who worked for him so he could sign with them
So enjoyed your Q & A. Crystal sent me your way and so blessed that she did. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
Juan I wanted to say, I love seeing your creations and knowing that you made them crocheting left handed. I am a left handed crocheter and have been using my left hand to crochet for over 60 years. However, I knit righthanded. Thanks for your left handed tutorials and also your projects made left handed.
Your channel has quickly become one of my favourites to indulge in daily. You are indeed my source of calm and inspiration, thank you! Speaking of male crochet/knit artists Mikey from Crochet Crowd is my go to.
Hi Juan, you're an amazing and beautiful soul.
I love Ross and Fiber Spider too! Hooked by Robin, Anonymous Crochet, (something like that), Joanna Martinez, The Crochet Crowd and Play Hooky with Me are great too!
OMG, I have loved listening to this video, I work in healthcare and totally agree with what you said, you have such a calming voice. I loved the signing, this is amazing to see, I think you should do this more in your videos. I'm also a lefty, but when I taught myself to crochet, there was not much available for us lefties, so I taught myself to do it right-handed. I love your videos so much, and can't wait to see more. Thank you for the new channels you suggested. Best wishes from the UK.
Thank you for sharing! Crochet is a lifesaver for many. ❤ Texan here, it was different in the 80’s than today.
Hi Juan, thanks so much for sharing, and especially how you started with crochet and how it helped you through a difficult period in your life. It was really touching to hear that part of your story. Hearing that helped add context to the passion you show on your channel. And I really appreciate you keeping some aspects of your life private.
Hey Juan, another content creator on RUclips is Nova Gnome creation. She is calm caring and a great artist. Thank you for answering all the questions.
Yes! I adore her, she is amazing!
I learned a lot from you this evening and not necessarily about crochet. Thank you for sharing some personal facts but more than that, thank you for the perspective about people. I always look forward to seeing a notice that you've posted another video. Your mom is right, stay in front of the camera. You are making a difference.
Have a good night. Donna. 😊
Juan, you are awesome. I am a Male crocheter. I am so interested in all the Yarns. I am a Big fan of Crystal(BoD) and you. you both are my go to when i need to relax. Plus I am a Yarn addict also. I wanted to try a channel... I am so scared of the horrible comments that could happen... i freeze up in front of the camera. I do love and respect what you are doing and how much you do for everyone.
Loved this Q&A. I got to your channel from Crystal. I have been with her for about 4 years and I just love her. And I relate to you and your passion for crochet. I am slowly expanding my "hobby" to create/crochet other than blankets. I restarted during the pandemic to make lapghans for cancer patients. Unfortunately, I was not able to distribute them due to the pandemic, so over time, I gave them to friends and family or people in need. So thank you for your video today and your openness about yourself and family. Bless you for your hard work to help others. You are so humble and gracious. ❤❤
Its hard to put yourself out there. So, thank you!! I love Fiber Spider he is a sweet guy and calming voice.
Thank you Juan for taking the time to share yourself with ALL of us. I really enjoyed this and look forward to part 2 (hopefully).
Juan this video was so heartfelt and honest. I wanted to tell you that ever since I have found your channel you have totally become a stress releif to watch and escape for me when I need some positivity and a calming space. I actually do not crochet or knit at all and know nothing about it other than what ive watched so far I just love your personality so much!! So thank you so much for creating your channel!
Juan this Q&A have given me more love for you. I watch a few yarn channels where they show their high end yarn and I’m glad you live in a budget. I’m on a fixed income and yarn is a special treat. I was raised in a house with nothing too so I appreciate where you are. God bless your Aunt
I watch all the channels you watch except one but I will. I also watch Sara Sach, Cinnamon stitches and creative grandma. But my main are you , Crystal, Craig, Ross and cinnamon stitches
Hello Juan - YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I just found you, and I am in the middle of watching a video Coffee Talk about the Granny Square all in one yarn - and now listening to your Q & A - I just am so grateful for you! I look forward to learn from you!! I only crochet but could learn knitting! I will look for your next Q & A and will prepare a question. Thank you for giving me so much joy today!!!
Thanks so much for this personal glimpse of you. Loving the content but putting it in context of your personal journey takes it to a new level. I identify with you on so many levels from signing to yarn love to wanting to give back for all the joy yarn and crochet is and has given me. So glad you decided to do your channel. ❤
Thank you so much for letting us know small piece of you I think ur awesome and so down to earth and REAL!! I absolutely love watching you I watch for your videos daily..I’ve been sober now for a year and a half and crochet and you tube are my go to so to speak I learned to crochet when I got clean and it has helped me stay that way along with creators like you…so thank you for sharing I really enjoy it!!!!❤
Wonderful video I so enjoyed learning about you likes friends do. Cinnamon Stitches is great her name is Jennifer, also Its raing yarn he's funny and fun to watch. I love Gary Urban Yarns hes a dear friend video only we do talk he and Chad are great peopl, love Nancy too. Great job Juan welcome to the yarn family. I too was bullied for decades enhance I am divorced also from bully, be strong wish them well and walk away they are not worth your time.
Hello Juan, You did a wonderful Q & A. Bless your Mother and Your Aunt for supporting your craft. Thanks for sharing all your answers. i hope there is a part 2.
Hello Juan, Love that you promoted other channels. I subs to all of them. So glad you are in this loop of awesome yarny peeps. I love your yarn wall. Thanks for the Q & A. Always fun learning a bit about folks we see everyday. 🥰🥰
You just made my day. My nephew Jesse
Thank you for sharing a part of yourself with us today! It was enjoyable and I look forward to more. Have a great day! 💙
Totally enjoying your channel. Thank you for sharing. You are the GREAT escape.
Juan you are an inspiration to me. I have been in a slump lately and anxiety keeps me from crocheting. I love watching you and your voice is so calming. I definitely feel blessed to have found your channel. God bless you and your mom.
I’m with you on pricey yarn vs affordable yarn. I have a handful of higher end yarn that just sits in a tub because I’m afraid to use it. I’m thinking to give them as Christmas gifts for my daughters who knit. I crochet for friends, family, and donation, the lower end yarns are better suited for my needs. I also enjoy finding male crocheters on you tube. I have 6 daughters and 4 sons..four of my girls knit or crochet(one does both), and one son who crochets. He wanted to learn when he was 10 or 12..still at it @ 24. He’s also taught his gf. It started because he wanted to make a scarf for his bestie, but now he will talk about the therapeutic value too. He’s right about that. I call it my portable therapy😊.
It’s lovely to get to know you a little more. You are one accomplished, talented and giving guy. Thank You for being you! Be Well
Hey Juan,
You made my Heart Smile Today . You are one of my Favorite Channels Too 🥰😘
We also follow some of the same people.
FYI
If you are looking for your squares to go to good cause I will gladly take them. I have a blanket drive going on right now . we collect blankets August- January for Boggy Creek a camp for kids with serious illnesses . The founder was Paul Newman . Their location.
is in Eustis Florida. This is my second year last year I raised 330 blankets this year. I’m hoping to double it but your squares will go to some of my content creators One in general Nina’s Knots Crochet she’s collecting squares and putting together boggy blanket but all of us are making it a team effort so I will gladly take them if they need a home they will go to sick children. I will continue to do this blanket drive every year. This is my second year we have blanket unboxing every Wednesday night. I hold it over at the crafty Floridians channel I use her platform in the beginning to use it and also charm Grammy is also someone else that is been a big part of this blanket drive. The three of us are very proud of how far we have come and I have a
Video from last year when I went and delivered the blankets in person, and I got a tour of the camp it was around January last year was called Boggy Creek again thank you for the shout out my friend. Have a wonderful day.
💕Nancy
Thank you for beeing honest❤and real.I love Crystal and Ross❤
Juan - love everything about your videos, mostly that you are your authentic self. I appreciate your use of budget-friendly yarns (also usually easier care). I enjoyed learning more about you today
Thank you for sharing parts of your journey. I am so sorry for your struggles but impressed with your strength and determination. You have friends here in this crochet world.
💜🧡💛fantastic episode & shoutouts and your momma is spot on - ☀️shine behind that camera☀️ you are in good company and just like your yarny favorites… you are one of them now too 👏🏻 💛🧡💜
Hi Juan . I am a left handed crocheted and knitter. Thank you for showing your work. It is beautiful!
The more I watch the more I like you. You have a great voice and attitude for life. Kudos to you for being such a great caring son. Warmed my heart to hear you talk about her. 💖 I wish you nothing but the best
"As a content creator I should....." Nope, I disagree, there are no rules, you should do what you like with your channel!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thanks for sharing your experience and self with us!!💕
Great job, Juan!!! You are a sweetheart and show that not all men have to be jerks! I do love your voice, too!
You are the bomb!!!!! What a awesome role model you are!!!!! Congrats on how far you have come!!!!!
Juan you make my heart sing. What an inspiration you are and what a blessing your aunt has been for you. You are so fortunate to have so much love from her. I am so glad that Crystal found you 😊 Thank you for your time.
I can wait to see all your crochet 🧶 work in those tubs!
Juan crochet is what has kept me sane when life gets to much crochet helps so much and also crystals channel also. Now I have you also your whole vibe is extremely calming love crocheting and watching you keep up the fantastic work❤.x
I love that you have affordable yarn in your yarnscape. I love Red Heart, as I do a lot of blankets. For amigarumi, I like Bernat and and Hobby Lobby yarns....all on sale of course. I also like Joann value yarn..big twist. No expensive fibers here. I work two jobs as a nurse. It pays the bills, but Ill never get rich. You are such a great creator and person.
Juan I love this channel. I watch quite a few of your videos through out the week. Watching you sign blessed my heart. 💜🙏🏽🫂
Juan, you are so AWESOME! Love you channel and love, love , love this episode. Thank you!!
I am taking the scenic route. I watched part 2 first. 😁
Hi Juan, I really appreciate you taking the time to open up and tell us what makes you, you. I absolutely love the hat and scarf set, gorgeous. Have a great day. 💜 🌻🤗
Bless you for doing such a good job growing your channel so fast. I just love watching you. Man you are something. To work long hrs and coming here to help us. I love, love, love Gary. He is amazing you need to see when he came to visit Crystal. He is so sweet and good at answering questions.
Wow! What a grand piece of work you have on your head and neck. Love it. I am jealous. I wish I knew how to crochet a hat and scarf like yours.
I also use my art..whether needle work, sewing, crochet, painting or sketching as an outlet for stress….life….and just as something I love. Keep up the great inspiring work!
I knew I stumbled onto something great when I first found your channel, and boy was I right!! Thank you for sharing yourself with us!!!
Hi- this was spectacular! Thank you for sharing bits and pieces of yourself 😊. I also love the wall of yarn behind you!!!
Juan, I’ve seen every single one of your videos and after this one, I like you even more. Looking forward to a part two.
Wow we have so much in common, we like the same channels (but I'd havta add Mikey from the crochet crowd) and before I was disabled I worked in the Healthcare field, I was an M.A. I was the person you see before the doctor that takes your blood pressure etc, I also did injections and phlebotomy. I follow a good healthy handful of male crocheters, one that you didn't mention is yonderachers (I think) and he makes alot of blanket and quick too, he donates ALL of them. I'm so glad your channel has grown as it has and I was here to watch it all happen 💜💜💜
I loved watching you share your crochet journey! ❤
Thank you 😊 a womderful video. Love the recommendations too 😊 Have a great day.
So proud of you Juan for setting boundaries.. Absolutely Love your content and the way that you and Crystal so back and forth about the pink colors. 😅😅😅😅😂
Lovely Q&A session. Really enjoyed learning more about you.
Juan, love the haircut. I look forward to your Facebook page.
Thanks for sharing Juan. My English is not perfekt. Im precius to find you. My yarn and Crochet was and is escape to think otherways after i been ill of hard warking. Cheers let the mind be in peace 🥰👍
A very good which’s for you and your mom 💜🧡💝
Thank you for sharing your story, Juan. You're an inspiration. I'm so glad Crystal from BOD pointed me in your direction. I'm enjoying your videos, and I listen to you while I crochet. It's my escape also.
I an thrilled I found your channel through Crystal. I recently completed your shawl tutorial except for weaving in ends and I love it. Many of the channels you mentioned I love too. Nancy is fantastic with her Boggy Creek drive. I also enjoy Nina's Knots Crochet. The very last person you spoke about wanting to get more viewers, I think I missed the channel name. Thank you for all you do. So happy for you (and all of us viewers) that you created your channel.
Welcome to success, Juan!!!!
Glad to hear that you are not here to get rich so to speak so many creators start out that way and them it becomes obvious that they really just want to make money, that’s ok I guess just seems they get greedy. Thank you for your content and enjoy getting to know your personal story it is so relatable for many people.This is a hard world sometimes and nice to know crochet can be an outlet for relief.
Hi, Juan! Wanted to thank you so much for getting me tuned in to Carly Crochet! Watched one video and was hooked! As when I watched your video the first time! 💖