Crochet Geek - Swag & Spike Crochet Granny Squares

[bdeannunzio]

I love all of your videos! I've learned SO much from you that I've actually started a donation program for the things I've made. I've raised over $300 for a local girl who needed a liver transplant. She is finally home with her family and doing very well. The hardest part is finding someone new to donate to. THANK YOU very much for all that you've taught me! :)

[Karinn]

Thank you so much for all your great tutorials. They're easy to follow, even for me, a beginner. I also made your 'cheerful flowers', that are hanging in front of a drainpipe on my balcony. :)

[tjw1963]

@Karinn You are welcome! You will find a crochet flower playlist on my channel.

[emilyprincess24]

where did you find that grippy thing you had on your hook??

[tjw1963]

@emilyprincess24 That is a pencil grip and can be purchased from walmart or any office supply store

[abooraty]

hi, thanx it looks easy but when i did it it came out circular, what did i do wrong to come out square?

[tjw1963]

@abooraty You missed the corner increase stitches

[tangyboo08]

Hi! I was just wondering, for this particular design, to make a bigger piece, like a blanket, do you have any suggestions? I tried to keep going by myself but my blanket is becoming uneven on one side, I'm not sure what to do!

[mondo733]

Hi there! I was wondering, would you please upload a video of how to crochet a baby blanket?

By the way, you are awesome..

Love your tutorials!

Thanks

[butterflysuzanne]

Just a lil too fast for a beginner though! :(

[butterflysuzanne]

Just a lil too fast for a beginner though! :(

[tjw1963]

@YigsHorror I appreciate the comment, thank you!

[tjw1963]

@YigsHorror I appreciate the comment, thank you.

[tjw1963]

@YigsHorror My feelings have always been to share knowledge, so that is what I am working on with crochet!

[Happiness8000]

All your videos are brilliant and well done. Thank you very much.

[tjw1963]

@Happiness8000 Thank you!

[mulanrodriguez]

i've seen that you're pretty famous in the world of crochet in you tube, i wonder in you work in crochet for life, just curiosity.

[tjw1963]

@mulanrodriguez I am not affiliated with any external crochet organizations or have I been in the past.

[zuzibox]

I love your videos, your blogs, your everything. U are the one who helped me to get over my depression after I fell ill and needed a back surgery. You got me over my hopelessness.Many thanks.

[tjw1963]

@zuzibox I am happy that you are feeling better! I appreciate the comment!

[oleola52189]

Wow you go so fast, I wish I could crochet as fast as you!

[tjw1963]

@oleola52189 Keep practicing and you will get faster.  As you are learning, speed is not so important.

[borgsta19]

Just a side note for anyone interested regarding tails:

I start a round by circling the first tail around the circle clockwise & then working the dcs around that. It seems to seal it in quite nicely.

Also, I work all of my tails into the stitches by folding them over & back again into the initial stage of a dc when I get to a tail in my round. I do it in 2 dcs, then I lay them flat against the back side of the chain I am working into.

Works like a charm & only the last tail needs sewing. :o)

[tjw1963]

@borgsta19 Thank you for sharing your tip. :)

[maxie1133]

i love this pattern

[melonie42O]

I really love the second variation in this vid!!! Thank you so much for making these vids I can never figure out the written instructions, but with a video I can apply them immediately. I just recently got back into crocheting again. How long have you been crocheting?

[tjw1963]

@melonie42O I have been crocheting for 27 years. 

[melonie42O]

@tjw1963 Wow well you can definitely tell you have been crocheting for quite a long time. I have learned some new things that I didn't know how to do so I really appreciate all the videos you have put up that is only way I can learn anything like this lol. I have been doing it on and off for about 15 years but there is always something new to learn or try with it.

[iluvprawns]

I started crocheting as therapy when I got sick a couple of years back. Once I got bored with just plain granny squares (My nan only taught me how to DC... it got boring in about 3 weeks) I scoured the internet looking for some way to learn how to do something more creative. I found your videos and fell in love. I am still crocheting, even making some of my own patterns! Today, I am proud to say I was able to keep up with you in the clip as I crocheted this piece. Ever so proud! Serene

[tjw1963]

@iluvprawns I hope you are feeling well and have recovered. I appreciate the comment, thank you.

[conniebelu]

que numero es el crochet?

[tjw1963]

Se trata de ganchillo.

[conniebelu]

ah sisi ganchillo y crochet significan igual =) esque quiero saber que numero sera para una lana que a palillo es numero 4 (palillo o dos agujas)

[Itarisita]

i just did this pattern, thanks so much! by just looking at it, at first i thought i couldnt do it. but i tried it & it came out great

[Crochet951]

This is a beautiful pattern!

I love how instructions to one peice are all put into ONE video. It gets on my nerves when other crochet instructors on here post a video for eachround or row on their square. It's so difficult finding them all in order! Thanks for being SO helpful:)

[tjw1963]

I appreciate the comment, thank you.

[bpierroh]

why i can not make the hat like you i use the same hook but when i finish the hat is smal

[tjw1963]

What hat are you talking about?

[ellehuny]

You probably crochet tighter than she does... try using the next size up hook...

[XxXBloodshotXxX]

the first way is awesome.maybe illmake a giant sqare blanket like that.

[Lonely0Ruby]

Great work as usual masha`Allah. Thank you for sharing.. i'm always having yarn and hooks while watching ur videos so i follow ur steps to do it correctly. and surely i'm learning a lot from you.

The first one was nice to do, but the alternative round 05 was not very simple.. i couldn't do it from the first time.. i had to repeat it again & again..lol

Thank you for those lovely squares.

[tjw1963]

Thank you very much. Alternative round 5 is a complex maneuver with all the loops on the hook. I wanted to include it somehow because it is so unique looking

[bonnn78]

Do you have any video's showing how to join granny squares? Like.. Joining one to another?

And I was also wondering about blocking, do you reccommend this with all grannies?

[tjw1963]

I have a couple video's showing various ways to join. I do not recommend blocking an afghan that you plan on using.

[bonnn78]

Is that because once you wash it, then it loses it's shape again? I can't seem to find the right video.

Thanks

[tjw1963]

When you wash the afghan, the shaping will be removed each time you wash it. Years ago I made a sweater and blocked it. That was the last time I ever blocked yarn. I have ironed yarn although the labels say no ironing. I will use a cool iron and a pressing cloth. The yarn can melt if the iron is to hot.

If it is an afghan that you are looking at and not using, then you may want to starch it. You can experiment and see what you like. You may like a blocked afghan.

[MexicanTamale]

I recommend your videos all the time to my friends. You are always very thorough, and the instructions as so simple to follow... literally ANYONE can crochet if using your videos. Thanks.

[tjw1963]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it. :)

[teresa688]

As always, your video is getting better and better..love it! can't wait to try it.. my next project after i finish making the summer hat.. ;-)

[chinadoll2405]

I'm loving the color combo, Can you tell me what they are? I also agree with mrdixon420 and Nemesis2535 that it would be great to see you do a poncho and a shawl. I hope that you take the suggestions into consideration.I'm so excited with anticipation.

[mrdixon420]

Hi Teresa, thnx 4 sharing your work. I have learned alot, & I always look forward to your next video. Would luv to see u do a shawl, or poncho. U r very gifted, & hope someone is paying u 4 your video's. Thanks again ! Jackie in Va

[Nemesis2535]

i know mrdixon420 I would love to see her do a shawl also, my aunt showed me the basics of crocheting but i have learned everything else from watching Teresa's video. I have made 3 shawls, 2 using her shell patterns i will try to get pictures of them up soon. I am just starting to try to learn to read patterns..lol

[xxsweetxbabexx]

Cant wait to give this one a try, they look lovely! :)