Art of Crochet by Teresa - Ecliptic Crochet Flower

[mayajayasundara]

I did the eplictic flower and it came out very well and your instructions were so very clear. Thank you very much for sharing! You and Mikey are the best!!!

[tjw1963]

@mayajayasundara Thank you! :)

[XxardnolaxX]

Nice video!!! and thanx for helping me

[tjw1963]

@XxardnolaxX you are welcome

[superrobotchick]

you really go to fast. You should've slowed down at least at the first cluster i tried it about 1o times and it didn't look ever like the cluster u did :/

[winterslastcrow]

@superrobotchick thats why there is a pause and rewind button.. ive learned so many things from this lady and i cant tell you how many times ive just sat and replayed a video just to make sure im doing something right ;)

[FreakyNeesha01]

ive been crocheting for about 2 years now al i knew how to do was simple crocheting because the written directions didnt make sense. y make things SOOOO much easier. i LOVED this vid and was SUPER excited when my flower was finished. after seeing your videos ive been trying to make all kinds of things. Thanks keep making the vids

[tjw1963]

@FreakyNeesha01 You are welcome, I appreciate the comment!

[ldspurplegirl]

I crochet since i was a little girl, i lerned by my self, but i only knew how to do simple head bands with no flowers at all, hair ties and some squares. After some years i decided i wanted to do an other thing, but it was difficult cause i didnt understand the written instrucctions. Your videos helped me sooooo muchhh!!! Im very thankful! now I do so many things. I love the flowers and now i even created some of my own combining the diferent types u have. Thaks Teresa! :)

[ldspurplegirl]

I crochet since i was a little girl, i lerned by my self, but i only knew how to do simple head bands with no flowers at all, hair ties and some squares. After some years i decided i wanted to do an other thing, but it was difficult cause i didnt understand the written instrucctions. Your videos helped me sooooo muchhh!!! Im very thankful! now I do so many things. I love the flowers and now i even created some of my own combining the diferent types u have. Thaks Teresa! :)

[tjw1963]

@ldspurplegirl You are welcome! I appreciate the comment.

[dragonchick19]

I was wonder if you have hand written directions

[tjw1963]

@dragonchick19 The link to the written instructions is posted in the video details below the video.

[044930]

hi Teresa i've made caps, baby caps , mittens n flowers after watching ur videos. And got appreciation from my friends . Thank u so much for that. i like the way you teach. Could you please send me any video of baby caps n sweater with knitting needles . I will appreciate .

[nyckl64]

MY SON WANTS ME TO CROCHET SOME HEADBANDS FOR HIS NEWBORN BABY GIRL...U KNOW MOM...WITH THE BIG FLOWER ON THEM...LOL...SO HERE I AM...LETS GO!!!...U DO MAKE IT LOOK VERY SIMPLE..THANK U FOR THAT...NANA

[tjw1963]

@nyckl64 You have come to the right place. I have headbands and lots of flowers.

[Carmel86Tae]

I would make you proud right now lol. I am frustrated because of the 14 dislikes of the video. This is awesome!

(sorry, I'm forever commenting on your videos.) :)

[tjw1963]

@Carmel86Tae You are welcome to comment any time! I appreciate your support!

[memoriru]

ah.. -_-ll somehow.. I could get just petals. I wonder why..

[melioped]

Thanks i am making something now

[tjw1963]

@melioped What are you making with your flower?

[31apache48]

I love this flower, ty for posting.

[tjw1963]

@31apache48 You are welcome.

[MusicMimes]

For sure! Theresa is one of the best on here. I don't like to see certain people bashing her videos. If you don't understand and can't follow along, then you should just go back to some of the beginner videos. No offense intended to anyone of course. But don't be rude to someone who took the time to make a video for you to learn.

[crst2778]

My grandma showed me how to crochet years ago, and since she passed, I have no one to refer back to for questions asked, or how to's. I am SOoooooo thankful for your videos. They are easy to follow along with!! I am considered a beginner since grandma never showed me what a DC, or SC, etc.. was. lol. Thanks again and again. Sorry grandma, but these videos are more explanitory!

[prettybabs25]

i must disagree with the people who are saying your videos are too fast i have not been crocheting very long and thanks to your videos i can easily keep up with all your videos and more complicated patterns it also helps to first watch the video then attempt to do it and if its really complex you can right down the patterns and pause while your working on them ty for taking the time to try and help others

[gilligansroomie]

I have noticed in every video that you have posted that you work incredibly fast in the oddest times... this is a how to video, and the only time you tend to go slow- as an example in this video- is when you show the hook grabbing the thread from behind the work, then instantly you blow through the next 4 or 5 steps. Maybe you could work on quality instead of quantity of your vidoes- they might actually help more people then.

[tjw1963]

@gilligansroomie I have a big playlist full of the beginner crochet stitches. This is not a project I would recommend for a beginner.

[Jenny1954]

@gilligansroomie You're a total IDIOT! Theresa's videos are the BEST on the internet. She goes slow so its very understandable and even does the stitches in SLOW MOTION! So if you still can't follow it, then you're just DENSE!

[gilligansroomie]

@Jenny1954 Wow- you really should put so much effort into something that actually means something- blasting someone on a you tube video for leaving feedback on a crochet video? You should really get a life! You are clearly what is wrong with the world today and I feel sorry for you! I hope you get help! :). You really are a disgrace! TJW- Thank you for your intelligent and compassionate response, I hope people like this learn more that crochet from you!

[Jenny1954]

@gilligansroomie Shame you cannot take any constructive critisim. Thats what wrong with the world today, young ppl who think THEY know it all, and when their feeble brains can't understand SIMPLE instructions BLAME the ever patient instructor.

[gilligansroomie]

@gilligansroomie Psycho

[sistaIvi]

thats beautiful

[AndaIe]

Why do you have to work so fast when you are trying to explain how to do that to people who don't know? I just can't do the middle because you go too fast and I can't see what you do very well...

[tjw1963]

@AndaIe If you are a beginner, I have beginner videos. Become familiar with the stitches and try some easy patterns and come back to this one later.

[AndaIe]

@tjw1963 many, many thanks! (after seing the video few times I finally could do it, it's great!)

[tjw1963]

@AndaIe I am happy to hear that it started to make sense. I know when I was learning to crochet, I had to try new techniques several different times before they made sense. Just something to keep in mind when you come across new techniques and stitches.

[UniQueMaSterPiecE1]

Thank you for all of your videos! ur great

[tjw1963]

@UniQueMaSterPiecE1 Thank you.

[tammaramisty]

I think pst means post stitch.

[benandwill1]

dont trash talk rwj

[tjw1963]

@benandwill1 I don't know what you are talking about.

[tjw1963]

@benandwill1 I don't know what you are talking about.

[DarrensMichelle]

Thank you so much, wonderful video! I greatly appreciate the slow motion, it was so very helpful. I'm somewhat new to crocheting and it's so exciting learning new techniques!

[SARU27122007]

wow Teresa u r great.. i am making flower blanket for my new born by watching your videos...thank you

[tjw1963]

@SARU27122007 Congratulations on the new baby. I have severl flowers that fit together with this flower and a video showing how to place the flowers together.

[dylcruz]

This is JUST AMAZING!!!!! Why did I "knot" look here before!!!!

[tjw1963]

@dylcruz  Thank you for the comment, I appreciate it. :)

[nightmoth1]

i am so happy I found your videos. They are really great. Can you please make a video showing what pst means. I've googled and find different answers, so need your expertise. Thanks.

[tjw1963]

Would it be post stitch?

[maryjandmarym]

Teresa, I have a new ID, could not get in this morning, so I am the one who left you this message above. I have no idea what pst means, it is in a hat pattern I bought online.

[nightmoth1]

It's nightmoth1 again. I finally got in with my original account. Dahhhhh what a mess!

[nightmoth1]

Here is what the pattern says:

ch 2, 1 pst in same st, ch2 *1pst in next hdc, ch2, rep around* etc. Does this help?

[tjw1963]

I would suggest that you write to the author of the pattern and ask them what a pst is.

[nightmoth1]

I did as you suggested, it is a puff stitch and there were directions at the end of the pattern. Man do I feel stupid! But the good news is all the nice people here and on ETSY who are willing to help even when you ask stupid questions. thanks TJW!

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. No questions are stupid. That is how you learn.

[MsTomcat27]

my flower doesn't lay flat...the petals have gone sort of 'frilly' is this because of my tension or type of wool im using?

[cettlb]

Love the pattern but can't locate the middle thread in round 3. Love you videos.

[tjw1963]

It will be where the stitches were joined on the previous round.

[3kidzmom100]

This is tough, but I love the end result. Thanks for going slow!

[tjw1963]

You are welcome.

[jojo1100012]

i love it

[hondaman4000]

Such a great job. It's gonna take me a while but I'll keep watching your video til I get it. Thanks so much!

[tjw1963]

Keep practicing and you will get the hang of it.

[stampingal72]

OMG you are a goddess!!!!!! now I will make beautiful cluster flowers!!! THANK YOU

[Xox0TwiLiGhTGuRlXox0]

this is so k0ol!! ur videos show exactly what to do at first i didn't understand how to do the single crochet but then i saw ur video and now i can even do it fast!! thankyou so much!!=D

[tjw1963]

It may be a little bit larger but it will still work.

[Genetics5050]

This is amazing! I love you!

[tjw1963]

I appreciate the comment, thank you. :)

[Kakerville]

Thank you so much! Omg!! Teresa u r an excellent teacher i am making a cheerful flower baby blanket i am only ten and u have taught me pretty much everything i know so thank u so much i will make a video response showing u my blanket so far, its super cute! Couldnt done it without u! Thank u so much!

Cassidy

P.S. Thank you! Lol

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[klove11574]

i love how u teach, but i dont know how to comment on youtube, so let me know if you get this comment.

[tjw1963]

Thank you for the comment.

[trishsangels]

I luv it I will have to give this flower a try. Do you know do they have a book out on different crochet flowers. I have been just crocheting and making my own and when I find I like it I add it on to something, god bless ya

[tjw1963]

I have a crochet blog with a variety of flowers.

[diddleydigits]

WOW, you've been busy uploading ALL kinds of fun projects.I can't wait to start one. I've got about 4 UFOs started right now. I do work on them interchangeably. But, it's so hard not to start a new exciting project for me!Anyone else like that?? :-p

[tjw1963]

At one time I would not let myself start a second project until I finished the one I was working on. I have found that a second project breaks the monotony that can occur with some projects.

[diddleydigits]

Thank you for your videos!! I really appreciate your informative videos! You make it look real easy! Keep up the GREAT crocheting and creative ideas and videos!

[galaxydreams]

i Totally know what you mean LOL i have been trying to break myself of that habit!

[CourtneysAuntSara]

QUESTION???

I have been using the magic circle for most patterns that start with a center loop/hole. What do you think about this and where do you see any problems. I do preferr as closed loop/hole as possible. Thanks for your input.

[tjw1963]

I really like the magic circle myself. You could substitute the beginning single crochet and use half double crochet or double crochet instead. That way you will still have some height to your stitch while getting a snug center closure. There is a lot of fullness on the beginning round so if you use the SC, it may be difficult to work. You can give it a try and see what happens. Hopefully one of those option will work.

[CourtneysAuntSara]

well that sure was fast. Thank you. I have noticed that some of the granny squares seen to bee "off" a bit. I do not know the correct terminology but I seem to get a wavy look if the circle is to big. I will try the suggestions above.

Thanks again.

CAS

[almudenitaz]

I'm a spanish beginner and thanks to you i've learnt how to crochet a flower. Your videos are very clear and they are also well explained, thanks

[xxvampyricxx]

I'd just like to say:

I started crocheting about two years ago, after a friend of mine showed me how to single crochet.

I had some trouble learning it, so I was looking for videos. I stumbled upon yours, and they are the greatest ones on here, in my opinion.

I've learned so much from you. You're videos are clear and very precise. Thank you so much.

[tjw1963]

I appreciate the comment, thank you. Happy crocheting.