How to Crochet with Novelty Eyelash Yarn

[Alet3008]

What a beautiful hook you have :). thanks for the video

[poosaypirate]

i would do the same with a VERY thin extra yarn, so as not do dilute the eyelash effect too much and you could still get a cool contrast that way

[BrentBTV]

You be payin $50 For A CROCHET HOOK????

[tjw1963]

@BrentBTV It is a hand carved wooden crochet hook. That is a piece of art itself.

[yayimermaid]

WOW. I was figuring out how to use this kind of yarn since its almost impossible to work with. Its so thin and it tangles sometimes and you cant see the next stitch clearly. Now I now. Thanks! You're awesome, I swear.

[MrConrad17]

i like your crochet hook

[crochetdivaa]

hi, could u tell me where u got that crochet hook? its so beautiful

[tjw1963]

BrainsBarn Handcrafted Wooden Crochet Hooks The link to where I got the hook is posted in the video details.

[lgpars]

Well, it's not the novelty yarn itself that is bulky but if you pair it with a worsted weight yarn I would think that it would then be bulky and the pattern would have to be changed which I am not good at doing. I have to go by a pattern and am not good at adjusting one differently. But anyway it's a great idea if you are talented enough to be able to know how to change the pattern to allow for the extra yarn.

[Rumikoholic]

@lgpars the easiest way to adjust a pattern is to look at how many stitches per inch you're doing. Then, you can measure the same ammount with the bulkier yarn and easily compensate for the difference.

[lgpars]

tjw, when using the two strands, do you find patterns that call for bulky weight yarn or what? Since the novelty yarn is usually bulky, doesn't this make the pattern come out all wrong if it is calling for bulky weight. The two strands makes it a lot heavier doesn't it?

[tjw1963]

I have used novelty yarn with flowers, hats and scarves using my own patterns. I have never found novelty yarn to be bulky. There is always going to be some modification involved with any crochet pattern. If you find a pattern for a sweater or something fitted, I would hope the author of the pattern will go in to detail and explain how they were able to see their stitches. Novelty yarn is difficult to work with alone and the stitches are hard to see.

[scrappyfoxy]

What a good idea, I've always had difficulty with novelty yarns, so I am so happy you have came up with this excellent idea, thank you.

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[dolfingrl28]

that is a funky hook, I would love to get one.

[tjw1963]

I posted the link to where I bought the hook in the "More Info" to the right of the video.

[RainWillowTear]

where did you get that crochet hook?

[tjw1963]

The link is posted to the right of the video under my channel image.

[queenofhyrule]

i realy like your hook. maby i can ak my mom to get one for me!

[anaingar]

I am a beginner and would love to try novelty yarn for a baby beanie -- do you mean to leave the second strand there for the entire project? or are you supposed to pull it out when you're done?

[tjw1963]

You crochet 2 strands throughout the whole project.

[marisoleil]

that's a very beautiful crochet needle!

[tjw1963]

Thank you. :)

[dededexter]

I have been shruggling with some novelty yarn for ages - it seems so easy now.

[nelsonscry]

yaaaarn

[tobifer]

Lovely hook!

[angel292005]

I totally agree about the second strand. Unless it is being used as an edging for socks or whatever.... then it would be used alone. You are really awesome Teresa and I really appreciate your hard work in helping us with new ideas! :)

[tjw1963]

Thank you.

[angel292005]

Your welcome :D

[lisareneemckenzie]

where did you get the hook?

[tjw1963]

BrainsBarn Handcrafted Wooden Crochet Hooks

[hohman614]

girl you rock!!!!

i think i make you part of my day at least 4 times a week!!!

thank again

[tjw1963]

Thank you. :)

[sadiakak]

you r a genius

[teresa688]

wow.. very cool, love the hook...

[beckystar2000]

i really love the wooden crochet hook that you are using, very ornate!

[yknomredwopeulb]

Thanks so much for this helpful tip, I have been struggling with my novelty yarn for a while - starting a project and then taking it apart with frustration! So, thank you. (:

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[michee144]

great idea!!

[tjw1963]

Thank you. :)

[pinkxvenom]

Cool! :] And your hook is pretty cool! :]

[tjw1963]

Thanks. :)

[wenjinglin]

Can you please show us how to make an Amigurumi bear please?

[MichelleSCP]

i'm loving the fancy hook

[tjw1963]

Thank you.

[goong4u]

cool....^^

[2coolforyouguys]

where do usually get ur yarn from and ur hook and how many of each do u have??

[tjw1963]

I purchase my specialty yarn from AC Moore or Michael's. The crochet hook was purchased online from Brains Barn Handcrafted Wooden Crochet Hooks. The link is posted on my main crochet channel page.