I CROCHETED EVERY MORNING for 30 DAYS and it CHANGED my LIFE 

I am retired so I’m in my happy place all day. I knit, crochet and machine embroider any time during the day. But you are so right, I have so much more clarity in the morning. Thanks for these wonderful videos, they are very inspiring.

I’m a retired teacher turned homeschool mom. I enjoy the slower mornings and crochet in the morning while listening to some of my favorite RU-vidrs (usually biblical teachings) and in the evening after dinner. My problem is that sometimes I don’t want to stop crocheting and I am either getting a late start on homeschool lessons with my 14 year old or going to bed really late! 😝 self- discipline is hard!

Between work and going back to college for my bachelor’s degree as an adult learner, crochet keeps me sane! It is my happy place and it relaxes me. I taught myself at the beginning of the pandemic and I wish I had started crocheting years ago. I carry a project with me to work and and crochet for a bit before I go into the building!

I'm a combo crocheter....but then, my project for this year was to make a blanket for every one in our families for Christmas. I made 11 blankets. My goal was to be finished by Halloween so that the holidays would be free of the stress of finishing up the last one on Christmas eve, LOL. I'm happy to report that I completed the last one 3 weeks early, so yes, I was crocheting every spare moment outside of my full time job. And I'm so happy that I did. As I was finishing that project, work announced that we'd have a charity event for our local homeless shelter for the holidays. I was able to make 9 hats for that collection that was picked up last Tuesday. I'm tickled pink to know those recipients will be kept a little warmer just as our winter weather is beginning (It snowed on Halloween here in Michigan). I can attest to the creativity and productivity being higher in the morning for me, too, as compared to the evenings, after my brain has been hard at work all day.

I love your videos! I drive a truck for a living and I have always been a morning person. I crochet every morning for about an hour! I have only been crocheting for a few months but since I started, I haven't skipped a day! I find it very relaxing and enjoyable!

I ARISE EARLY TO READ AND STUDY GOD’s WORD..AND IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE!! …but, crocheting has become a blessing to me! Blessings, Everyone! 🙏❤️

That mouse is too cute. Since I work full time I cant really crochet in the mornings, but I sometimes will bring a project to work with me and work on it during my lunch break. Then when I get home I take a min and then get back into doing some other projects. On my days off I definitely crochet in the morning, once I let the dog out, feed the pets, make a tea or a coffee, then sit down and have a nice morning session. If the weather is bad out I will pretty much stay inside all day and crochet, taking little breaks and just being all cozy.

I work a 9-5, and my mornings are hectic. I crochet during my hour lunch break, and in the evening after dinner and before bed. I’m wildly creative in that evening slot

This is so inspiring Elise! I'm so happy you've been able to increase your productivity, because THAT MOUSE!!! OMG, she is so precious! You did a fabulous job on her! I love every single minute of this video.

I usually start with reading my bible at 8:00am and then go do breakfast coffee and things like that I will either do school or start crocheting later this is amazing and I think I'm the first comment 💗

I'm a combination of all 3...I crochet or knit in the morning, afternoon, and evening, with breaks here and there. I'm an empty nester and have always been a stay-at-home mom. I also deal with anxiety, and crafting helps to calm me! ❤

I'm the same way about my bed, lol. There's just something peaceful about crawling into a nice made up bed at night!

Whenever I can!! On breaks at work, before I take the kids to school/the nanny's, if I get off work early, but the only time it's guaranteed is when I sit down with the hubs after the kids go to bed. ❤

Love your videos! The only time that I have time to crochet is in the morning while my husband and I pray. We do different prayers and while he holds the rosary beads, I crochet. I have made my family scarves, blankets and other items with much prayer. Thank you for sharing your God given talent. God bless.

Hi Elise! I crochet/knit any time during the day where I can fit it in, but like the idea of a set morning routine. I'll have to set a 30 minute timer because once the hook/needles start going, time just flies. Great video and great suggestions.

OMG Yes, bed must be made before you can get into at night. Glad I am not the only one who makes it at night if it gets missed in the morning🤣🤣

I crochet all day for chunks of time. I’m retired and travel quite a bit in my RV. It’s quite the traveling studio. I often sell my Katie’s Kritters from my campsites.

I crochet right after lunch after my husband goes back to work. I give myself an hour, from 1 to 2 and then I’m ready to get busy again with my chores! Great video, interesting!

I'm knitting 🧶 Now 😊..a slouchy hat, next, a balaclava 😊👍🏾

Morning is my quite time, with soft Tony O'Conner CD playing, and I crochet happy away. My motto! in my quite time !!!! I Pray As I Crochet'!! To Start My Day !!! Love to watch ur videos, so happy to hear you've found the secret to start your day !!!!! ❤

Im just an 11 syear old who picks up hobbies and drops them in a month or so . But this stayed with me and always will😊😊😊😊

I’m a Combo Crocheter - I crochet every chance I can whittle out PLUS any time I’m riding in the vehicle!! I DO need to become more disciplined though. Thanks for ALL your great tips & tricks to make it easier!!!

I’ve been dying to crochet or knit the minute I wake up, and idk why I didn’t think it was an activity I could do in the mornings. I can definitely see it helping me the way it helps you! What a no brained 😅

Good morning!! I am definitely a morning person. Yes whatever I need to get done isn’t done by say 2 o’clock you just won’t get done. I am retired, so my time is pretty much my own. Actually, I CROCHET at all times of the day, but always start my day with some crochet or knitting. I keep a small project in my bed. I love all the little critters you so lovingly create. They are so cute, and so sweet, and so much fun that they always make me smile. It’s wonderful to see your enthusiasm for the little guys. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us as, as well as your tips and other information. I especially enjoy hearing you talk about the various crochet hooks, and what you like, or dislike about each one. I love my tulips. And my clovers, the best. I have four oddessys, but I don’t seem to use them very much. That’s probably because I have child size. Hands in the odyssey hooks are pretty big. But, they really are nice. Wishing you a wonderful new year… I hope all of your planning is worth it. I am a very solid.INFP on the Myers Briggs personality disorder, so planning is something I’m not really very good at. I always forget. Oh well, to each his own.❤❤❤

This is such a timely video for me! I started a full-time job last week after being home for 4 years, and at 53, I'm just too tired in the late evening now to crochet. I'm still working on my new morning and evening routines, so I'm gonna give this a try. Thank you.

Here I am crocheting in the morning, listening to your video. I’m a morning person and I always leave assembling Amigurumi to the morning when I’m fresh. But I crochet after work in the evenings the parts. I do leave my area prepared for the next day so I’m ready to go. I like your mouse! Very cute!

I’m an evening crocheter. It’s how I relax my brain at the end of the day. Thanks for sharing!

I love this Elise! I usually save my crocheting for nights and weekends but I am certainly excited to add 30 min of crochet to my morning routine! Thank you 💜

I’m having my first market this Friday and I have been crocheting from the moment I get home from school to the time I have before dinner time. Your videos helped me so much in my crocheting journey ❤🎉 thank you so much for your hard work on making these videos ❤❤🧶🧶

I am a definite evening crocheter, but on the weekends, I crochet in the afternoon if I have the time.

Yes I need to start making time for myself in the mornings. Wake up before the kids, make a cup of coffee and crochet for 30 minutes! ❤

I crochet at work. I work tech support overnight and it helps me stay up.

I also do that ur not the only one Elise!! When I am rushing I don’t make my bed and then at night, right when i’m going to bed I make it and I get into bed and I don’t want to ruin it, but when I fall asleep I pull my blanket everywhere!! POV my blanket: on the ground 💀💀

I need to take medicine first thing in the morning. That part is easy, but then I have to wait about an hour before eating. I usually have things to do but I noticed (repeatedly) that it was hard to wait. I became quite stress waiting the hour out --cheated often -- which affected the rest of my day. I found by working on knit or crochet, the hour flew by. So, I do a few other things, in the morning, and then pick-up my project...it is about 30min of crochet or knit. I agree, it has improved my day.

Evening crocheted!!! But I think I just might try this 30 in the morning and then again at night! Thank You!

Dear Elise, Wonderful food for thought. I love crochet morning, noon and night. Laundry, cleaning, Mass, grandchildren are all sprinkled in my day too, oh my husband too. Looking forward to your groom pattern, mouse too but more groom😂

As a budding crochet designer, I can easily see how helpful this could be Elise! thank you 🙏🫶🥰🧶

The mouse is sooo cute. I usually crochet in the morning and later in the afternoon.

Oh wow I agree with you I crochet and I don’t know why I start doing that maybe like a week ago and it feels good. I feel so much energy the rest of the day you write them everything that you say. Thank you.😊😊😊😊😊

I am retired but so busy. I like the idea of getting up early enough to have half hour bible time and half hour crochet time. I think I will try this for 30 days, thanks

I'm disabled, so retirement a few years early. I get up at least by 8. Do things around the house. I try to stitch by 9, but if not, I do a small project in the TV room as I watch my soaps. Then maybe off and on during the day. By evening I will pull out a c2c graphgan or a bitter project and try to crochet for several hours. If my hands are tired or I can't focus, I will roll up bobbins of yarn or plan out my next project and get it ready.

For the last 3-4 weeks I crochet at work for the last 30 minutes of my lunch, and it’s been really grounding for me

Elise, I love your adorable mouse!!❤🤗 I crochet in the morning while having coffee & watching my favorite morning shows but I also do it in the afternoon & evening sometimes if I want to finish a project sooner...it's so relaxing that it's hard to stop.

I love your channel! I work at night, so my " morning" is at night when I get up for work. I get to work about 45 minutes before I need to be there so that I can crochet or knit before I punch in. I also use both of my breaks at work to crochet or knit...When I get home from work, I do a little more and then get to my housework...I'm usually in bed by 3 in the afternoon, but I get about 30 minutes of crafting while watching a youtube video before sleep....thank you for all you do...❤❤❤

Isn't the human brain amazing! Just a small tweek in our routine can have such an impact. I've always been a morning person but due to my work schedule I can't really get any crochet time in until the evening but what I'd like to do is experiment with this concept on the weekends and see if I get similar results. Your new little mouse is adorable!

This video came at the perfect time! I was just thinking about my morning routine this morning, which doesn't really excist at the moment due to a weird week and a vacation the week before. A while ago I started reading for 15 minutes in the morning, and I really want to incorporate that again, because it didn't really happen the last weeks and I feel that my brain loves reading the most in the morning. I'm just to tired to read before going to bed.😅 I think I'm gonna start adding 20 minutes of sock knitting in the morning. I have a couple of socks I'm so exicted to make, but also have some other garment wips and plans, so the socks don't get a lot of work. Because during my knitting time in the day and evening, those garments get my attention. Especially with the colder weather, those big garments are great on my lap. And I don't sit in the same place every morning, so socks are great and portable for that😂 And I get the bedmaking thing, I'm the same. But from the video I couldn't see if you let air out your bed. I alsways learned to wait at least 30 minutes with the window open before making your bed and adding the extra cushions etc. So maybe making the bed after the 30 minutes of crocheting?😊

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who has to have the bed made before I get in at night, but having lived in the south and Perto Rico, I check the bed for bugs too. I've been able to retire and it's only my husband and I with two cats in the house, so most of the day is mine. I have seen many of your videos, and you have given me the inspiration to try amigurumi. Thank you for that.

I keep all of my supplies in my living room next to my spot on the sofa, I start after my first cup of coffee and go until I need a break. I'll do chores in between, then continue. This is my routine on my days off from work, unless I have errands. But starting in the morning has been amazing, and I make so much more progress on my projects. The added bonus is that my hands are fresh and ready to go in the morning. I have some hand pain, so starting fresh in the morning allows me to get more done. ❤

You are very creative and. I am not a morning person also. You are not alone. My favorite amigurumi's single crochet granny square turtles and cute puppy dogs

I am a combo, but have days, even weeks at a time when I can't work it in at all. I first got into crocheting after I was injured in the line of duty. I ended up going down a dark hole when the injury left me disabled. Over time, my physical ability continued and continues to decrease. I now have a dehabilitating nerve disease, CRPS. Being a former single mom of 3, working 60 to 80 hours a week to support my kids alone, plus very active with my kids and doing everything myself, it was a heck of a blow. Going from the title of law enforcement/corrections and sub teacher, to disabled is pretty bad. Especially with how others react or treat me because I am disabled, have a hard time walking, ect... Crocheting blankets helped me some. To sum it up, 2 christmas's ago, i stumbled on a pokemon amigurumi book. I purchased it as a Christmas gift for my soon to be daughter in law, plus yarn, stuffing, ect. I had introduced her to crocheting a few months before and she loves pokemon. Anyway, she lost interest, so last year I ordered the book for myself. I began making the pokemon and have branched on to making stuffies and other amigurumi. Honestly, it has done a lot for me as I struggle with my body, physical ability, emotional toll, ect... Unlike blankets that were becoming too difficult for me to continue, amigurumi is just what I need. The fact that I can't get them finished before someone stakes a claim to my current one does so much for me mentally that I can't even put in words. It also slows the spread of CRPS to the parts of my body crocheting is keeping active. I am hoping to get to the point of eventually setting up a booth at some of our festivals, have my sons set it up and 1 help run it, to earn some extra money to help and hopefully start making some accommodations that I really need to my home. Sorry for babbling, just wanted to say I am going to follow this advice, as I love my crocheting time and just haven't had much time for it lately. I'll just set my alarm 30 minutes earlier just to do this. Thank you, as I believe this is just what I need.

I believe what you are talking about when you refer to a morning routine is called “habit stacking!” My friend was teasing me recently about how I always crochet when I wake up while I drink my coffee and have breakfast. I always have to have a project that is working out before I go to bed so I can crochet in the morning without worry. Or sometimes I save a crochet issue for the morning for a rested brain.

Thanks to your wonderful videos, I’ve now got back into crocheting that has given me peace of mind and a great deal of happiness.

First I had to laugh out loud when you said you can’t get into an unmade bed! I thought I was the only one 🤣. I love to crochet when I can. I’m retired so it’s my therapy to pick up my yarn and hooks as I sip a cuppa🫖☕️❤

That mouse is soooo cute! I can't wait for the pattern❤

I crochet every evening. I'm not a morning person. 2 days a week, I commute and get up before 5 am. So I knit every evening. I never miss a day.

I have also been experimenting with this method and I have seen a pretty big difference!

My morning routine always includes some crochet time. I get myself ready for work, take care of my dog then sit down and crochet for about 30-45 minutes then go to work. I usually crochet in the evenings as a way to wind down. I find if I don’t get my crochet time in the morning I feel rushed and a little crabby lol!

I crochet all day coz of my job.

That little mouse is so cute. I think 30 min in am great idea may start some pillows .Great video

VERY HELPFUL!!! Im a morning crocheter. My brain is most clear and calm in the mornings. Thanks for sharing!

As a mom to a 1 year old crazy girl, I’m a middle of the night crocheter. I used to crochet throughout the entire day but I realized it wasn’t good for my or my baby… she would want attention, and I would stress out that I couldn’t ever crochet because she wanted to play all the time. I wanted to be attentive to my daughter and not have my mind wrapped around something else while giving her what she wants and needs. I contemplated giving up crochet for a while, but eventually I was like “why don’t I just do it while she’s asleep?” And it’s changed my life. Yes, I’m extra tired in the mornings, but it’s worth it to be able to give my baby the attention she needs and also be able to fill my cup.

For me it is the other way around, it is at night when I am most creative and I am better disposed to crochet, after work I arrived very tired, so I take a nap and after dinner my energy is complete this way working on my crochet projects is easier and I feel calmer.

I crochet in the evening with my cat on my lap and my dog sleeping next to me! Talk about calming!

yeah, I wish I could do that instead of going to a stupid job to just survive. Want my hooks, my yarn, my garden and my chickens!

Elise, you are a genius! I have a full time job, but have been working at home (remotely) for months. Since I started that, I have built about 30 minutes into my morning routine for skimming the news and catching up on my social media - things I could do more sporadically during the work day. I’m now going to convert that time for knitting/crocheting. Thank you so much for the inspiration! I love your channel and all your tips and helpful advice. Happy crocheting!

I'm an afternoon/evening crocheted - I absolutely love crocheting. It is my heart's passion .

Wonderful video! I enjoy crochet in the morning and find it peaceful, but I loved hearing about all of the positive benefits from making it a daily habit. I want to try :) Have a good one

I have found that I’m more creative with crochet and my music pursuits in the morning. But living alone I have found that creativity happens all during the day. But for sure more so in the morning.

On the weekends, I'm a "crochet any time of day I dang well please" crocheter. I'll set myself up with RU-vid videos and sit there for hours, crocheting/taking breaks. The weekdays, because I work, I leave it till I get home, so it's a late afternoon/evening thing. One, I don't want to wake up earlier, and two, I'd get too into a project and be late for work if I tried crocheting in the mornings on work days, lol!

Oh Elise! The mouse is so cute 😍🐁

Knitting for me is essential - it helps me relax. I knit as soon as I am able in the mornings ( before and after Breakfast)... then I knit in spurts through the morning, afternoon and evening in between house duties. I really love how it helps to keep me relaxed!

Sounds good. I need a routine. I have chaos here in the Carolina mountains

I crochet in the bus, I am a med student in Perú and it takes me almost 2 hours to go to the university , so I Review my classes listen them while I crochet to avoid sleep

I usually feel guilty if I crochet or knit in the morning. I am trying to get a few things done first, then crochet or knit. I do a lot of car crochet and knitting. My hands bother me too so I have to space it out. Enjoyed your video and the mouse is so cute!

The only time I even get the time to crochet is in the mornings so I’m usually up by 4am just so I’ll be able to get my crochet in before all the chaos ensues 😂

I'm also retired. I like making goals for myself and often they are just small challenges. My goal/challenge this fall and winter.. Is to crochet or knit outdoors most days. No rainy or snowy days .. because my work and pattern will get wet. And if it is windy.. it will be too uncomfortable. I have my wool socks. My wool sweater. My jacket .. fingerless gloves.. and quilt.. should I need it. Best way to achieve a goal is to be prepared. And I am. Also my deck is on the south side of my home and is sheltered . So far there has only been 3 or 4 days I haven't been out. .. I often stay outside for 3 or 4 hours It is good for getting away from the stresses of life that one has no control of.

Hello I try and crochet in the morning pre breakfast and definitely in the evening Sometimes in the afternoon I have recently posted a video on my (small) channel about the benefits of crochet so totally agree with you

Hi ELISE AND right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your RU-vid channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects

I am way productive at night. Always have. But I enjoy crocheting at all times! The more the better! I haven’t been doing any crochet this week (was making a quilt top) and I feel a need to go back to it very soon ❤

Im a cold weather crocheter and just make random stuff Lol..i give credit to anyone who can do it like a career!

I had to laugh when you were describing making your bed...I thought I was the only person that made their bed before getting in to it at night, if it had gone undone all day. 🤣 I had also added 30 minutes to my morning routine recently - I had challenged myself to include 30 minutes each of bible study, reading for pleasure, a walk and crocheting. Self discipline has always been a struggle for me, I could get everything done that was needed but there was not much joy or fun while I did it. After 2 months of this I find that I have less stress and my creativity is back. Crocheting has always given me joy and crocheting everyday makes my heart sing. Thank you for your inspirational talks.💕

I'm a new subscriber and I have to yell tou how inspiring you're ✨️ 😌 thank you for all your advice, tips ,and of course for showing us you!!❤

I just adore you and your videos. I have to tell you that I am a seasoned crocheted. My grandmother 👵 taught me how to crochet and embroider at the age of 7. I have enjoyed this art form all my life. I am crocheting all the time. The only time I am not crocheting is if I am sleeping, working, gardening or bathing...I am crocheting. I have also found joy in crocheting in the morning before I start working. ❤

I watched a video a while ago by Admiral William H McRaven giving a commencement or graduation speech talking abut if you have a challenging day, and you feel like you didnt accomplish anything at least you have a bed thats made at the end of the day.

I crochet at least three times a day because I am retired. I love to make Mandala style blankets and the patterns are very complicated so I only work on them in the morning. I need easy projects to work on in the evening. I have always had a routine of checking over my evenings work in the morning over coffee and sewing in the ends.

I crochet any time of day, on and off all day is my bear day!

I enjoy my crochet much more in the morning, and I am a morning person. I am retired now so I pretty much crochet throughout the day and I love it! Thank you for your videos, I am going back and watching them all. Want to get into knitting some of those

Lol... and i thought I was the only person that woke up to craft ;) I have been a single mom for many years. And one of the best things about that for me is being able to simply wake up and reach for my knitting that I keep right next to my bed and knit EVERY SINGLE MORNING and not worrying about waking anyone up! I am still working in the corporate world. But I still set my alarm early enough (5:15 AM 😮!) every day so I do have a few minutes to knit before getting ready for the work day because it DOES help my stress and sense of accomplishment for the rest of the day. I am so glad that it works for you too. Thank you for sharing this with everyone. I am truly a believer in this!!!

Oh my! 7:30 is way too early. Elise you are definitely in the early riser category.

I crochet every single morning. Feed the cats, let them out, let the chickens out of their house, change water and food, then the time is mine❤️ as I work through the day my break time is filled with crochet❤️

evening during the week, but anytime on the weekends.

I start my day with a game of wordle then daily sudoku, then if I have time before work I fit in a little crochet. X K

I too must make my bed 😁🛏️ ( hi Mr handsome pickles 🐈 Good and true info . I liked all u said Elise 👋❤️👍.

I crochet all day n have to remember to take breaks this video was great great routine

I so agree. I am a morning crocheted. 🥰

Hi I work from 2 till 8 in the afternoon so I crochet before work in the morning . This sets me up for the afternoon at work . Then I typically crochet in the evening as well . I really look forward to my crochet sessions xx

What a great revelation. I so glad you have found a more productive schedule for yourself. I like to pick up the hook and yarn around 5ish. It is dark outside, the cat, Skittles, is ready to be fed , and i feel so energized. Your mouse is so adorable. Im calling him Maynard. Can't wait to watch your tutorial on him, and purchase the pattern. Blessings.

Just love your channel. That being said. I knit and crochet all the time but life does seem to get in the way. Sometimes when I’m feeling tired and ready for bed I’ll remember that I haven’t crocheted and I try to do at least a little. It sure is my happy place. Can’t wait for you duck and mouse to come out. I’m a huge fan of yours. Patterns and videos. Keep up the good work for all of us. Have a blessed day.

As someone who works in a hospital crochet helps me destress in the evening or before I have to go to work in the afternoon. I love this channel. 😊

I’m a morning and afternoon crocheter bc that’s when I feel most alert. I can’t wait for the mouse pattern 🐭