Hello My amazing RU-vid Family!!! here are my 10 favorite Crochet tips of the moment, Let me know if you have any of your own and lets share it with everyone in the comment box!!! Kisses and Huggs xoxoxoxo
Love these reminders!! On the same line as you do with Ziploc bags ~ I found I was buying my yarn for a project and then not starting it right away. I would end up putting the yarn in with my stash and then forgetting what I was going to make 😏😬so I started labeling a plastic bag with the yarn and a note on the project I'm going to make. **~Karen
Sherry Thornton Same here. The plastic zipper bags used to package bedding sets are great project kit bags. They usually have a handy inside pocket for patterns, notes, hooks, etc. : )
My favorite tip was to stretch periodically! I have been crocheting for about 46 years and I just have always just crocheted until I had to stop due to tiredness/discomfort. Something so simple but it makes such a difference 👍😁
Do you have any advice to give a woman in her 70s that use to crochet all the time and now cant remember how to start and finisha project. Been wanting to make my husband a toboggan..time is going along without me!!Thank You So very much!!!
Wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing. My tip for passing any size yarn through a needle is a piece of dental floss passed through the eye forming a loop that I put the yarn through and then pull back through the eye. Simple but definitely saves me time. 🙃🤓🙃
Barbi Winterhalder And you get a free toothbrush plus a mini container of floss from your dentist at the end of each visit. Free toothbrush and crochet tool, great reason for getting your teeth cleaned. Ha ha!
Another way with paper...cut a narrow strip of paper. Fold in half. Tuck yarn in paper and push paper through eye of needle. Pinch paper as it exits the eye and pull. Easy peasy!... and you always have paper in the house!
An easy way to travel with or store circular needles is a CD case. You can slip the needle into the pockets. You can mark the pocket with size of needle and length.
I'm glad that your last few tips were included, I've damaged my hands and wrists not taking care to stretch. I cannot crochet like I used to anymore so this is good for all crocheters, knitters. etc. to know and practice. TFS!
One of the crocheters in my knit/crochet group has been complaining about thumb pain when she crocheted too long.. I suggested she try massaging her hands and doing stretches. I also told her to try one of the newer style hooks with the bigger rounded wooden or plastic handles. She did and said it helped her. I started up crochet again after only knitting and sewing for 7 years and not doing any crochet for that long. I had used my old Boyle aluminum hooks when I see tarted doing crochet again and had similar pain troubles. So when I bought new hooks with the larger rounded ends I was thrilled to see the pain lessen, then disappear. I SLOWLY replaced all my old hooks with the new style. They are more expensive than the old ones but worth it. I also put the hook sizes I still needed on a note on the refrigerator and hinted to family and friends that my birthday was coming up. I now have a full set.
@@mylathompson1076 You can get foam tubing that you can slip the old style metal hooks thru. Only thing is you have to make sure the hole in the foam tube is large enough for the diameter of the shaft of the hook. I too have been methodically replacing my hook with new ones with fat handles. O prefer the hooks from Clover (I think that is the brand name). But the little brown ones work too.
These are super helpful tips! You are very smart. Another way to keep your yarn from rolling away is to put it in a teapot, and thread the yarn spend through the spout.
I love the colander trick, and the trick to keep the chain from twisting; to avoid unraveling, I pick up the tail at the beginning and crochet it into the first stitch, never unravels; also, when I have yarn pieces left, I throw them outside for the birds in early spring to they can use it for their nests. Happy crocheting everyone!
Great tips! I use several of these all of the time. I have also used a binder clip to turn almost anything into a yarn bowl. I clip it on the edge and thread the yarn through on of the “handles” this keeps the yarn from escaping while I’m working. If I have several colors in a project I just add another clip.
I just read down through all the comments after watching the video and I just have to say you people are just smart! Some tips make you want to hit your forehead and say, "Now, why haven't I ever thought of that?" Thank you all for sharing your secrets and tips.
I know! I was thinking the same thing!! I'm pretty good at adapting something I've seen, but much less likely to come up with things in the first place. Ho hum... :}
In addition to ziplock bags (for small projects), I reuse the plastic zipper cases that sheets and blankets come in. There's plenty of room for several skeins of yarn plus supplies, and a print out of the pattern. I put the pattern facing out so I know what it is. I have several "grab and go" projects that have yarn and pattern that I can just toss in my crochet bag that contains my basic tool set: scissors, hooks, tape measure, etc.
I find it awesome!!!!!!! My son used to knit, I was so proud of him, and now I am proud of you!!! keep it going, and send me some pics of our work please xoxoxoxo
This is wonderful to hear young man !! I would like to tell you that some of the worlds best surgeons in medicine do cross stitch sewing to keep their fingers nimble and strong. Hobbies are very important to your health and happiness. blessings sweetie .
Awesome, my 12 year old son sews he's own buttons and loves my sewing room, he says, he couldn't be fazed by what others have to say, it's a skill. Happy crocheting
I have a heavy ceramic yarn bowl with a couple round holes and a comma shaped cutout on one side that is wonderful for controlling yarn. I also like the her idea too, a colandar is great, especially when knitting with constantly changing colors. You could have 6 or more different colors and they wouldn't get tangled that way. Now I'll have to buy another one for my kitchen.
Nanna Eighteen Maybe a tote bag/shopping bag and make holes all throughout the sides of it, using metal hole fixtures so holes don’t ravel, and fill it with all your yarn balls for your project. Tie the handles together so they don’t fall out. 🤔 Seems like it will work for on the go crocheting or knitting.
These are the best crochet tips/hacks I’ve ever seen! Even individually they are amazing, together they are mind blowing! I’ve been crocheting for years and these are almost all new to me.
You are so sweet...Thank you for all you share with us...The music is a delight...makes me feel like I'm on vacation.....as with your voice...God bless you always!
I think a lot of us have learned to do this. I know that I was taught by my mother, who used to knit like crazy. I can't knit since I seem to only knit knots. But I can crochet up a storm and my mother couldn't. For me, simply folding the yarn over and sticking it into the long eye is the easiest way and I don't have to look for a "glue" or buy it.
I have started using Clorox bleach wipes containers that have been scrubbed out to hold a yarn skein. The large ones work great including a slot for yarn to thread through. Also. Keeps another plastic container from land fill. Thanks for your great ideas.
My friend told me the other day about using a teapot and putting the yarn through the spout...what ever you have or want to use...all great ideas to save money and reuse!
These are great ideas! I have a rolling cart with three trays that was originally for supplies in my home office, that I've now adapted as my crochet cart. Top tray has my current project with the yarn needed for for that project (if space allows). Second tray has my bag of supplies--hooks of all sizes, stitch counters, buttons, etc.--as well as other projects I'm working on concurrently, as space allows. Bottom tray has one or two skeins of extra yarn and whatever doesn't fit in the other two. I roll it from room to room rather than carrying things separately, and it's working well.
I also have a rolling cart with the three trays on it. I found some shower cups the same color as the cart. They’re the cups with the holes in them and zip ties one on each end of the cart through the rails to put hooks, sanitizer, pens, markers, and they’re even big enough to put a water bottle in. I Love it. I mostly use mine when I’m sitting outside to keep everything off the ground. I have a canvas bin like they sell in laundry at Walmart, in each tray on the cart with a project in each bin.
I was drooling when I saw her set of scissors. All of them are gorgeous. The tips of the scissors are perfect for cutting yarn, especially being able to cut the yarn close to your project.
I am a beginner and a new subscriber! Finding this video this morning was like a breath of fresh air here in YT land. I have spent the last hour being bombarded with incomprehensible onslaughts of rapid fire directions and stitching. I was about to give up then I found this video. Thank you 💗
I love your tips Annoo❣️❣️❣️ I'm currently making your cocoon btw😉....My tip is using Twist Ties (from garbage bags) as stitch markers AND cable makers👌🏽
Love it .....thanks for sharing all these tidbits. I'm glad that I am not the only one that has a lot of different projects going. I get 😐 bored too. I also use the ziplock bag ...but I cut a small hole at one of the bottom corners .... pull the yarn through the hole and zip it closed ...yarn stays clean and I can put that project in the bag when 'on the go'. Again thanks👍🏻😌👏
Linda Schmidt I have been using the gallon size and larger Ziplock bags to hold my yarn and project while I'm working on it, forever! I also cut a corner off the bottom of the bag and thread my yarn strand through and my yarn cakes / skeins / and balls stay pristine and dust free for the duration of the project.... FINE MINDS, and all that! LOL
I bought these clear heavy plastic “project bags” with black material that goes all the way around them along with handles and a nice zipper at the top. They are of great quality. You can get your WIP, yarn, hooks labels and they can be big enough to put more than one project in. They make great way to take your projects on trips such as airplane ride as they see through. I bought 6 of them from Joanne’s on clearance on line with free shipping. They are very nice and will last forever. I put an index card in with my project or yarn label or both. These bags are amazing! I love the exercises and thanks so much for sharing. My left hand has pains as well as numbness and tingling that shoots to my elbow. I’m not taking as many rest breaks as I’m sure I need. All wonderful ideas and I’ll use the colander when I do my Scrapghan! 😊☀️ Thanks Annoo.
I have found that the best way to thread a needle with yarn is to fold the yarn over your needle. Then squeeze the folded part of the yarn between your thumb and finger. You can then push the folded edge through the needle. It really works!
YES! I've used that method consistently; however, with bulkier yarn (baby blanket or velvet), it won't easily penetrate the needle eye - see some of the recommendations above!
I use small safety pins for markers - and when I need to take my hook for a different project, the safety pin can go thru my last loop, making sure the yarn doesn't get pulled back out.
I use safety pins too! Especially in my beginning chain I use a safety pin to mark about every 25 stitches so I don’t have to re count all of the time.
The colander!! Could never see spending the $ for one of those specially-made yarn bowls, but I've got a colander. Why didn't I think of that one? Thanks!
You should ask your family to buy a yarn bowl for you for your birthday. That's how I got mine. Mine's a beutiful Cobalt blue and one of the best gifts ever for a crocheter or knitter.
I use bags, plastic or cotton bags with a handle. That way my project travels with me and when i have time, i can work on it. So put the yarn in the bag, pull your thread through the handle, and start working. It doesn't really work with multiple skeins, so if you have multiple colours, add more bags, and have a bigger one to Carry Them all
I thought about using a colander.....or any one of many other containers that I have around the house that have holes in the sides.....but after careful inspection of them, my concern, and what stopped me from using them including the colander, is that the edges of the holes are not rounded and I am concerned that pulling the yarn thru openings might abrade the yarn - so I am back to using an open topped bowl, which isn't really all that deep.....I thought I would like to have a "yarn bowl" but when I checked out the available sizes, they would not be large enough to accommodate my large balls of yarn, so like I said, I am back to my open topped bowl.....that let's me have that much more money to spend on more yarn UPDATE: I went to a craft show and sale back in November and on my way out passed (well almost passed) a both where they were selling their hand made pottery "things" some of which were YARN BOWLS! Lovely large yarn bowls, beautifully glazed (well most were - had to inspect carfully) and not badly priced. So, I treated byself to one for a christmas present. Now, while my largest balls of yarn won't fit, most that I have will. Love my present to myself.
I use inexpensive snapware containers to store my current yarn for my project. When I finish a color and cut it, I snap a small piece under the lid. When I finish crocheting for the day, I put a small loop of yarn under snap on lid. Now our cats cannot drag my yarn all over the house. My husband found containers we have, but don't use, and he drilled a hole through the top for my yarn. I am able to keep my yarn skein contained and clean, as well as out of the grasp of our cats. :)
I'm just picking up crocheting again after my mom taught me the basics over 20 years ago and this video was so helpful! Love the colander idea. Why didn't I think of that?! Thanks so much for the tips. Love your channel. 💞
I love the paperclip idea! Back when I was first starting out with my crochet journey I would use mis matched earrings that clasped shut as stitch markers. and that worked amazingly well until I invested in an inexpensive pack of stitch markers. instead of using Ziploc bags I actually use small paper gift bags. it helps me feel like I'm working on a gift. blessings!
Loving the earring story!!! Actually some of my stitch markers are as pretty as earrings!!! If I was not allergic to steel or metal I could wear them!!!! ;-)))) And the gift bags idea made me smile!!! xoxoxoxoxo
I have that problem too. It's the 'nickel' content in metal that causes the problems. But more & more earrings and other jewellery is now being made without adding nickel to the metal because of the allergy problem. You may find you can wear newer earrings. Hooks for making your own earrings are often described as having no nickel in them. Might be worth you have a look. Your markers are soooo pretty! I use similar but find sometimes that the little catch get caught in the yarn & splits it. Thank you for some fabulous tips. I use some similar tips but there were a few I will definitely try - like the paperclip for keeping my wool from rattling down! That's definitely a keeper! Lol! With 4 huskies & a cat, the hairy members of my family can cause chaos with my yarn if leave it in a seat THEY want to sit in, while I go put the kettle on or whatever. LOL! Digging those paperclips out NOW! ;) @@AnnooCrochetDesigns
My tips: * keep a small tube of moisturiser with your crochet stuff and rub your hands before and after crocheting to keep them from drying out too much from handing the yarn * when your (metal) hook gets 'squeaky' and your yarn isn't skidding as nice as you'd like: run your hook through your hair. The natural oils in your hair will grease your hook ever so slightly making then slide easily through the yarn again. * learn to read pattern charts; it opens up quite literally a whole world of possibilities as you are no longer bound to your own language Happy hooking everyone!
I wish Annoo had tutorials for the rest of my life. Best voice. Such holistic crochet advice. So grateful to find this channel today! Thank you, Annoo!
I loved this! I have been crocheting for 20 years and this was still a wonderful treat...lol. I had to share this on my Facebook so my friends who crochet could see it too. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for this. 😊
I cannot express how very grateful and thrilled I am to have discovered you and your RU-vid crochet channel! I truly feel Blessed. I am still very new to the wonderful world of crochet, having only begun back in April of this year, but I am so very eager to attempt the absolutely gorgeous projects which you have so thoughtfully and skillfully produced and offered to your many, fortunate subscribers. I could say so much more but essentially, I want you to be aware of my immense appreciation for you and what you have chosen to do with your amazing and beautiful gift. Much love Shay....❤️
These are great tips.. I’ve been crocheting 60 years ..Unfortunately I never thought about stopping and stretching 🤔🤔thank you so much for these tips ..I definitely will do more stretching ..and your other tips are awesome too you’re such a big help🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰🥰
As a huge fan and happy member of your crochet family... these tips are very helpful and amazing... especially the pop sticks sticks. I know can store my scraps in style. 😘
I use plastic canvas to wind up yarn remains on homemade bobbins. Cut a piece of plastic canvas into a H shaped bobbin with an extra long center on that H, be sure to trim off the nibs so the yarn doesn't catch. Wind yarn around the plastic canvas "H". You can make these "bobbins" as large or small as you like. You can also make them from cardboard, use old cereal boxes if you like to recycle stuff.
Thank you for this tips video tutorial. It was great! Only suggestion would be to turn down the music as it is drowning out your voice so much so that your instruction is hardly audible.
You’re adorable! Thank you for this. I love your antique scissors and I am sharing these tips with my mother in law who has been crocheting for over 30 years!
When I take breaks from my crochet project, instead of the paper clip idea, which is great I must say, I pull the yarn from my last stitch longer, so that it doesn't unravel and I can find my place where I left off.
BTW, as far as threading the yarn thru the needle, I picked up a 97 cent needle thread helper at Wal-Mart, I love it and it works perfectly for any size yarn as it has three ways to use it.
I sometimes take a small narrow piece of paper and fold it lengthwise to fit the slit, then put the fluffy yarn in the fold and it slides right through the needle
I also found the $.97 threader@ Walmart 4# years ago. These threaders work for any size yarn from thread to sport, 4 ply acrylic, 5 ply bulky & 6 ply. Be sure & buy enough because, the threader fairy seems to like to hide them from you for fun. A small ziplock bag also is useful to store them in.
I use a metal mints container to hold my extra yarn needles, needle threader, and tiny scissors. I saw similar little metal containers at the Dollar Stores for a dollar, they contain cotton swabs. I generally just use the fold the yarn over the needle and push yarn through the eye technique but sometimes yarn just doesn't want to behave and you need a threader.
When I sit and crochet, I work with a pillow in my lap resting my arms/elbows on it. This straightens my spine and adjusts my neck to a more upright position.
for me personally, i lay down with my head placed on a high pillow with a blanket around my neck loosely. it helps so much, i am very young, but i feel the pain in my neck hahaha
You have such an Angelic Spirit about you, I enjoyed your techniques and you even got a shut up on the first one. So I am going to get my Colendar and my sharp scissers I do the stretches like that to help keep me from hurting when I am done. Thank you for this.
I'm an avid crocheter and glad I found your site 💕 Love your tips, especially the one where you use the colander to keep your yarns tangle-free. Love your name too ! Love & Light from NYC 💕💋💕
Is it just me that finds the music too loud and commentary too low?? Think the music should be background and muted a little so we can hear the lovely Anoo's lovely soft, gentle voice more clearly! And yes, I do enjoy her tips and videos!!
You're not alone. It's been mentioned before by other posters, but I guess nothing can be done about it? I make her the exception in watching her videos nio matter the audio, however.
Annoo...it's fine on my end... but sometimes if I add commentary when editing, (rather than actually speaking while working so the voice as well as the action is recorded at the same time), it turns out that my voice is lower in those areas... so I don't think it's actually the camera, but the editing program.
Maria Raynor Totally agree! Finding the music so distracting I'm not even watching the entire video, despite how helpful the tips might be. I'm struggling too much to understand over the music. It would be so much better with no music at all IMO.
The music isn't too loud. The tips are great especially stretching. Very important. Also eyes should be "stretched". Move eyes side to side , up and down, diagonally. Then go through holding each position for a couple of seconds. Be sure to focus beyond your project every once in a while. Good luck all
Love the tip about how to prevent twisting the yarn chain. I've been crocheting for 50 years and never thought of it or saw that technique before. You can be sure I'll be showing that to my crochet/knit group on Tuesday. And I'll give you credit and also tell them about your videos.
Very useful tips indeed! I think the excercise bit, we tend to ignore. It does help me to stretch my arm as I do have a right frozen shoulder and I am a right hander. Thank you so much, Lovely!
I don't know why this popped up again on my feed today but I am glad it did. These are great tips and this was a timely reminder to stretch my hands etc. I often forget.
I just watch you Crocheters Tips videos. However I do not crochet much anymore. I do knitting. Love all your tips, I learned a lot. Especially about the stretching. Wish I would have known or thought about it earlier. My right thumb is very painful now, just from Knitting. I am going to do the exercises & praying that helps. Will come back to your videos again. Who knows, maybe I will begin Crocheting again. I have all the hooks. & plenty of yarn. One more thing. I really enjoyed & understood how you make the circle when crocheting round things. Never could do it right before, think I can now, after watching you. Love your accent. It is very calming. Plus, I could hear you perfectly, & the music was not too loud on your video, so many others have much louder music. Thank you!!
