WIP’n IT WITH JUAN! #3 Let’s Crochet, Chat & Open Happy Mail! 

Friends…I wound up crocheting, but didn’t realize I didn’t crochet as long as I originally wanted to. I think my next video will be chat and crochet with no happy mail. I have tons of WIPs that need my attention!! Thank you all for your support and thank you for watching!

Juan, you will never know, but sharing your health story may very well save someone's life. I bet there is someone who watched this and said, "he's describing me." So, yes, you are Juan The Yarn Addict, but you could also be Juan The Life Saver. Bless you, my friend. ❤

Juan, you have nothing to be ashamed of. Back in the day men were the makers of fabrics and did all the sewing and crocheting and knitting. I think more people should know how. Men and women. My grandson is learning. You are inspirational.

Hi Juan, I know this an older of video of yours, but I am watching it for the first time right now. I cannot say that I know how you felt losing the love of your life, but I know what it feels like to feel that low in life and how it can cause you to lose focus on taking care of yourself. I did not lose the love of my life, but the person who was suppose to be the love of my life made me feel sad, lonely and like I would never be right, or enough. I spent 17 years in this and we have 2 children together. I got to a place where I gained a lot of weight and had completely lost who I was. I found the strength to end that situation 2 and half years ago and since then have found the love of my life, have regained my health and regained my self-worth. I am so glad that someone reached out to you and helped you because you are an absolute gem! I love crocheting or knitting and having Juan on in the background. Keep being you and all the things!

The neck lights are the greatest I use mine all the time ❤take a bow my friend

Wow Juan, thank you for being so open with us and sharing your struggles. I'm so sorry for your loss, you have overcome a lot. I am amazed at all you do, for us & the channel. Everytime I watch your channel, you touch my heart & I am learning so much too! Thanks again Juan🥰😍😘

Juan my yarny friend 🧶🧶hi so nice to see you like always 🎉🎉🎉🎉I really like that awesome shirt 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🎊🎊🤩🤩⭐️⭐️💥💥

Hi Juan , Wow thankyou for sharing, and I'm so proud of you for taking Katie's advice 💗 I too let myself go for years' abusive relationship with my ex my heaviest I was 300 lbs had a pulmonary embolism which affected my heart , I went to the Dr also and high Chelestrol pre diabetic so the Drs and I decided that I get the gastric sleeve done and I am so much better health wise and also had therapy and am very happy Thankyou again for sharing❤❤❤❤

I’ve been where you were my friend. Have been crawling out for a while. Is definitely a process. Crocheting is a blessing

wow Juan - I have been married 44 years to my bestie - you again have shown me how lucky I am - I will keep you in my prayers - I too have diabetes and it's a hard one - take care Also love the yarns - I would vote the coffee yarn for your poncho

Great show as always. I've everyone sending you coffee! You and your mom will have fun trying something new every morning.

Thanks so much Juan for being so honest about your health problems. I felt that if you could do it maybe l can do it too. You are a true crochet star and l love your interesting and informative videos. Love Mary x

Next project, wedding shawls for my two granddaughters. For their future use.

Great video on all the things!!! Glad to hear your in a better place!! Great happy mail!!

Fabulous video! God bless you, Katie! ❤ Juan, thank you for sharing. Every view brings us all closer and closer as one big family.. sharing, laughing, and loving you and Momma Wilma!

Juan, thank you so much for bravely sharing your story. You don't owe us those parts of yourself, which makes your willing vulnerablitity even more meaningful. I don't doubt for a second that you will have a lasting positive impact on many lives. I found you just before your Crystalization and was immediatley drawn to you...seems 'been through it' recognizes 'been through it'! Katie is an angel - everyone should have a Katie! But never forget YOU did all the hard work. And we're all so glad you did! Big hugs from the girl by the the big waterfall! 🤗💟

Mid week hello to Wilma❤

I love that temperature blanket... soooo prefect...

I LOVE the lifesaver blanket name!!! You enrich my world and I'm glad I found you after I found Crystal. You guys are great!!! Stay strong.

I'm so sorry for your loss . over the last four years I loss my dad both my sister's and my mom and and I lost my daughter . and you are the first person that I started seeing on YOUTUBe .thank you for every thing. and all the things you for all of us . I'm so glad I found you!!!! LOVE YOUR YARNY SISTER LisaMarie I hope you have a awsome DAY.

Your temperature blanket is gorgeous!

You owe us 5 minutes 😆😂🤣. I have the lights that you wear around your neck too and it's one of my favorite accessories. My daughter goes to bed early when I visit. Some of us can stay up late lol! Her day will come. In that case I can knit with the lights off. She also likes me to make her items with dark colors and especially blacks and grays. I will put them on even in daylight to see the black stitches. In the summer it is cooler than having on the big lights. You had quite an interesting happy mail session today! ♥️🧶♥️!

Thanks for sharing your life with us, you are Amazing, ❤

Thanks for sharing Juan! Have a wonderful weekend! ❤😘😊🧶☕

Love all the things ❤

Juan, you are the most real, raw, and heartfelt person to grace the crochet community. You had me in tears with your story. I totally understand neglecting yourself due to pain, I have been there. I myself went thru some life situations that no one should have to endure and neglected myself and made everyone else a priority. I knew I was having some health issues but when I did go I kept being misdiagnosed for so long, and in the meanwhile was getting worse. I worked in nursing and finally one of the Drs I worked under had a referral done and 2 specialists later and a summer full of testing I was diagnosed with MS. But I had gotten to the point it wasn't safe for me to continue working unfortunately. Losing a career along with everything else, Crochet became my saving grace much like you. And therapy was also imperative. So since I couldn't continue to help people by working in the medical field, I started a small group of ladies here in my county and we crochet blankets and other items for Hospice patients. We all have e to have a purpose we just don't always know what it is and it happens when we least expect it. You my dear have found your purpose and you have built your tribe that loves and adores you. Sorry for the novel, but just know that you are never alone on that island. Sending hugs and love to you and momma Wilma ❤

Oh Juan, my friend, I am so sorry. Death is so damn painful. I understand. Ive been there. In depression I reached 400 lbs. very unhappy, working, working, commuting, sedentary. I changed too. Reached a healthy weight, healthy mind, and a part time job that is not sedentary, at a gorgeous local yarn shop yarn 5 minutes from home. Can you believe it ? Such a happy life now. Blessed. Then I went through the isolation of more family deaths during pandemic. Crazy time !! I'm healing and enjoying what each day brings. I hope you are too. Really do enjoy your channel. Thanks, you put a smile on my face every time I tune in. Love your Mom too. Be blessed.

so glad you named him (Gene. ) so cute and perfect name. As I continue to watch, 😢 you have me in tears, because I do know exactly exactly exactly 💯 how you feel or felt. broken heart syndrome is very real. Hugs to you! Honestly you really never get over broken heart,you just learn to live with it. I also think that relearning how to crochet and watching (you all )crocheting has helped me. thank you. ❤

hiya juan! your tender story is about having belief in the human spirit. everyone has stories but not many include such sorrow. being the survivor of a relationship is difficult at best. you have come thru the other side incredibly well. very proud of you. continue with your great self and great content. xoxo from colorado

No "sorry" necessary for squirrels. It's part of "all the things." ☺ Your pre-channel blanket is beautiful. It reminds me of a serape. Juan! I got cold chills when you said you were a new widow! How young to have such tragedy!!! I am sorry for your pain, but I also thrill to see how you have come through it, even though I suspect it comes to mind often. Thank God for Katie. Know that, as one of those who care about you, I lift you up and send you positive energy for continued strength for all the responsibilities you shoulder. How cool the 3 Musketeers are. ☺ Cafe Bustello... My husband would tell you that it tastes great. It's his current favorite.😋

Good evening one I really enjoy your channel and all the things that you discuss and show us how to do keep up the great work😊

I’m Late Again But Here I Am Watching Your Video Just Letting You Know That I’m Here Looking At All The Things Hello To You And Your Mom I Really Appreciate You For Being A Great And Caring Young Man The Way You Take Care Of Your Mom . I Know What It Feels Like I Have Four’s Sons Hope To 👀You In The Next Video ⭐️👏🏽🤗♥️🌺💜🌸💚🌼

Juan, you are such an inspiration! I, too have dealt with loss (an adult son in 2021) and I have weight issues. I'm dealing with my mental health by volunteering 3 times a week for the less fortunate and it has really helped. I hope that in a similar way, that the way you give of yourself to us, that you feel some joy in that giving! Someone asked what your book would be called if you wrote it, but seriously you should think about writing about your life and overcoming adversity. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. ❤

Hey Juan! Love the temperature blanket! I am making my first one this year. Squares, 1 per month. Maybe I'll post pictures in the fb group. Love all the happy mail too! Much love 💚 💚💚

Love your Blankets!!! I always say… we have to go through to get through…then once we’re through we can appreciate where we came from. It helps us to appreciate life all the more!!! I absolutely love Jeanne (jeanknee) from On The Hook Crochet…been a sub to her channel for years…wonderful person!!! Wonderful happy mail!!! Enjoyed our chat!!! Stay safe and be blessed ❤

Hi Juan. Thanks for sharing with us today.

Another wonderful WIPn It Episode!!!

Juan once again I love your heart and honesty. Thank you for sharing with us all about how you were in a dark sad place and how your friend at work pulled you out and you got healthy. A true friend is honest. I’m so glad you made the changes and are still working on yourself 👍🏻🧡🧡🧡🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️ Jeanne from On The Hook is WONDERFUL 🧶👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. I watch her every week. Such a kind spirit ✝️🙏🧡🧡🧡🧡

Not picking on you Juan. I love you and what you do. I was watching you try to pronounce the name of that “Bloom”yarn and I was saying it, as if you could actually hear me. 😂😂😂 The correct pronunciation for the color of the “Bloom” yarn is nas/tur/shum. That is an annual summer blooming flower! It’s quite beautiful! You should look it up. Several beautiful color varieties. I’m a gardener and I start those flowers from seed every spring, for beautiful summer color! 🥰♥️

What a touching story!! Thanks so much for sharing🌹 I was once in a similar place due to a failed marriage that tore me up emotionally and damaged my health. There is a very special place for caring people like your friend Katie❤❤❤

What a fun video! Love your temperature blanket and your lifesaver blanket! What a great friend you have in Kate!!! And OMG that yarn from Deann is AMAZING!!!! BTW - I think you really might be a descendent from Juan Valez 😂

The temperature blanket you made was nice. I want to do the year 2020my dad passed during the height of the pandemic, and i went into early labor 3 days after. I also lost 15 family and friends during that time, and at the end of the year, I married my husband. So much happened that year. Just need stitches that would match and need to decide the colors... Bustelo is the best you will be singing in the morning. 😆 ❤

Love the shirt.😊

I like your WIP and think I'll do a "grab bag" throw at some point. It would be so fun and unique.

Thanks Juan for the shoutout. I’m glad you could use the RHWL! Love your channel❤

thank u for sharing your story...u have given me hope that I can find my way out of my dark place...I am really inspired by your courage, your endless talents, and your positive attitude. Your channel is fun, informative, and calming. You were meant for this.

Hi Juan, that 1979 temperature blanket is beautiful, even with imperfections.

Juan i can totally relate to losing your life partner. I was 32 with a 6yr old son and 4yr old daughter. I don't wanna go through it all here. So when you think you're all alone unfortunately theirs others out there. I really am so thankful for your channel I'm so glad she got you to the doctor. Big hugs 🤗🤗🤗❤

Hi Juan, I really liked this video a lot. You got some really cool Happy Mail. My Grandmother's Name was Jeanne, and you pronounce it Jean (or sometimes its pronounced like genie like a magic genie). My most Favorite part was when you were talking about your temperature blanket and the story of your Friend Katie, she must be a wonderful Friend!

First, I want to say that I’am SO proud of you for taking charge of your health…it isn’t easy, I know that firsthand. I myself am on a weight loss journey. (I’m down 60 pounds with 50-60 to go). I had really let myself go when I was in a dark place after losing a baby July 18th, 2021.) Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing hard things😍🥹

OMG!! The Alice in Wonderland reference cracked me up! I'm in my 40's and I am always singing "I'm late I'm late I'm late for a very important date......" 😂😂 My ADHD brain needs to be constantly busy and going going going 🤣🤣

I agree it's all muscle memory.

Love your channel! Glad you are doing better. Your blankets are beautiful. I’m new to crocheting and enjoy your projects

You have a true friend, that is a blessing ❤

Trying to watch you but the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are interfering here in Ohio tonight. Love your videos and they are relaxing to listen to. Love all the things ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

Appreciate your sharing some of your journey and the hard places. Nice yarns! BTW, hobbii yarn names are on the website (but not on the labels). Enjoy that coffee!

Can I say you just make my day ❤❤❤

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Enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing more of your journey with us. 🫂

omg love your talent n your wonderful laugh. just came upon your Channel n. I'm hooked

I love your shirt

Thank you for sharing your story and your journey. Your crochet is beautiful just like its creator.

Love the idea of your blanket and will try this help with those random 1 skeins I have in my stash. Glad you said that about don’t worry about speed. I’m not selling or videoing my WIPs so I love crocheting to relax and enjoy the task

Juan you are a great guy 🎉💙

The blanket you made two of….gorgeous!!

I want to do one of these random color granny square blankets. Love the idea and a good way to use up random skeins of yarn.

Thank you for you! I'm in tears right now. Wish we lived closer so I could give you the biggest hug!

❤ your hexagon temperature blanket! I’ve made a couple of temperature blankets also . Been a while since I’ve made one.

Thank you for sharing and I’m glad you had a friend to help you through all the difficulties. You are so refreshing to watch. Love all the things and what beautiful happy mail. You’ll have to let us know about the coffee.❤❤❤

I love you Juan ..you are so sweet.If I ever found out that you weren't what you seem it would break this old lady's heart...💜💜🤟🤟

Hi Juan, I loved both of your blankets. They are beautiful ☺️🧶

Dear Juan, the more you share about your life the more I like you ❤ You are an inspiration to this community! I love your channel and watch as often as I can! Keep smiling 😁

I love Hobbii!!!

Love the blanket. Some of my favorate blankets are the giant balls I make with all my ends all if course all the same thickness. I have several from 2-3-4-5... what is cool is my grandson has become interested in crochet. He has been making a large plarn ball to create a mat to place under his sleeping bag for camping.

😮love the coffee shop color sundown Beautiful

Hi Juan, New Suscriber here.I have been binge watching your videos and I am truly enjoying all of your videos.😊🧶😊🧶

God Bless you Juan ❤

Juan, all of your projects are just beautiful, and all of the projects that Mama Wilma makes are just beautiful as well. Keep up the amazing work.

I love the neck lights. I use mine so I can crochet in bed while my hubby is snoring.

Thank you Juan, for keeping me company while I crocheted on a blanket. My husband is sleeping on the sofa and TV is blah, so we had a date! It was fun. Enjoyed your gifts.

I’m crocheting a granny baby blanket right now.

I have one that says. "I crochet because I don't want to chock someone. Save a life, send yarn "

Nasturtiums are a kind of flower. I am so very glad that your friend spoke up and that you found your way to better health. Who knew there were squirrel tape dispensers?

I was so excited to hear you mention Jeanne and her channel. She is a very classy person.. It is amazing. Been watching it for years.. So glad you are in a much space mentally and physically. You should be vert proud of yourself. Stay safe and healthy.

oh my goodness! I really think your temperature blanket is a prettiest one I have ever seen. The colors are wonderful, and I love the huge Maltese. You should be so proud of this creation. You did a wonderful job, and it looks like a very cozy blanket to snuggle under.😊

Juan you are such a great person. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I enjoy your channel , & I have learned alot from you. I love your Mom she is so sweet & you are a great son to her.❤

You were born the same year as my little sister❤

23:57 lovedyour opening up about yourself explaining your blanket. Your blanket brings you so many wonderful memories that I would say “It Looks Like Love.” ❤❤ Because that’s what it is- LOVE 💕

Serendipity! My name is Jean, I love purple (and crochet), and that’s my approximate shape - it’s like my on-line avatar!

Hi Juan Thanks for sharing your stories, I love hearing them. I just love that smile 🥰Take care😊

Hey Juan Just wanted to tell you that the Hobbii Rainbow yarns you got in this video, I used that yarn to make you Friendship Beanie number 1 for chemo patients. All I did was increase untill I had 120 stitches and repeat the different stiches untill I felt it was long enough, think I did 3 repeats

I love watching/listening to you while I crochet…thank you my friend 😊

That morning buzz is good❤

I’m soooooo sorry your a widow:(. I pray you feel your love for each other still. God bless you Juan.

Juan, I love you and your ability to share yourself with us. Every thing you do is great!!! But I have a problem. Closed caption is not always available. I have a profound hearing loss and I rely on CC. Can you provide it all the time? Thanks, Light and Love, Linda

I've used the Berroco Sesame and it is really pretty worked up. Definitely will use it again.😊

Oh the choices Juan 💖🌞! I Love the Berrocco Sesame & the Coffee Shop Sundown 💖💖💖. I'm working on a Star Blanket for my precious Neice with my Fruit Punch, a matching Red with a lighter Turqoise & also a medium color of Teal / Turqoise color. I found them all in a bag. I fell into a week long coma back on January 2nd 2023. I was airlifted to Sarasota Memorial & they ran every test possible but never found a cause. I've had to learn how to Crochet all over again & my memory is horrible so I'm not sure what my plans were for these Yarn's. You brighten my day Juan with "AllTheThings" 💜🌞. Please tell Your Precious Mom Hello from Arcadia, Florida 💙🌞.

Juancho + Coffee Shop = 🏆… Obi one make it so !

Thank you so much for sharing your life story with us we all go through things and your smile and laugh Brighton my day 😊😊thank you for being you 😊😊 you are so loved 🥰

You don’t get over it or let it go , you learn to live with it . I unfortunately understand where you are coming from ❤ lots of love from Washington state