04/20/24 Part Two Video Future Boggy Blanket Wips & More

She’z got Yarn 2
21 Apr 202464:23

TLDRIn this video, the creator shares her recent activities, including tidying up her room, feeling better after an illness, and eating without any issues. She apologizes for a previous video where viewers couldn't see her work. She discusses completing a boggy blanket and working on assembling granny squares from the previous year's blanket drive. The creator also talks about her yarn choices, such as Village Yarn's Soft Snuggle, and her various projects like an octopus amigurumi named Octavia for a 'Hookers vs. Hookers' competition. She mentions her plans to do more giveaways as a way to thank her subscribers for their support and briefly touches on the drama surrounding YouTube giveaways. The video ends with her showing more works in progress and future projects, including a potential new boggy blanket.

Takeaways

  • 🎉 The speaker, Nany, has finished a boggy blanket and is working on assembling squares from last year's boggy blanket drive.
  • 🌟 Nany apologizes for a previous video where viewers couldn't see her work and promises to be more mindful.
  • 🧶 She discusses using Village Yarn's Soft Snuggle for the blanket, which is a soft, affordable, and enjoyable yarn to work with.
  • 🛋️ Nany talks about tidying up her room and changing the voice sheets on her couch, which she usually does every Wednesday.
  • 🍽️ She mentions her recent recovery from an illness that affected her ability to eat without getting sick.
  • 😷 Nany has been sick but is now starting to feel better and is planning to work on various crochet projects, including an octopus named Octavia.
  • 🐙 The octopus project is part of a 'Hookers versus Hookers' competition and requires specific colors: pink, blue, green, orange, and tan.
  • 🎨 Nany shares her yarn stash, including different colors and materials she has on hand for future projects.
  • 👚 She expresses her intention to give back to her subscribers through regular giveaways, now that her channel is monetized.
  • 🎁 Details about the giveaways are provided, including the prizes and the fact that they are open to subscribers worldwide.
  • 📅 Nany plans to conduct a giveaway drawing on Monday and hints at another one later in the week.

Q & A

  • What was the title of the video?

    -The title of the video was '04/20/24 Part Two Video Future Boggy Blanket Wips & More'.

  • What did Nany do to improve her room?

    -Nany tidied up her room, which she described as a hot mess, and also changed the voice sheets on the couch.

  • Why did Nany apologize to her viewers?

    -Nany apologized because her viewers couldn't see what she was doing through most of the previous video, and she realized it too late to start over.

  • What type of blanket did Nany finish recently?

    -Nany finished a boggy blanket and also put together squares for another one that she made during the previous year's boggy blanket drive.

  • What is the name of the yarn Nany used for the blanket?

    -Nany used a yarn called Soft Snuggle by Village Yarn, which is a number four, 100% acrylic, and each skein is 218 yards.

  • What is the name of the octopus amigurumi Nany is working on?

    -The octopus amigurumi that Nany is working on is named Octavia.

  • What are the mandatory colors Nany needs to use for the amigurumi project?

    -The mandatory colors Nany needs to use for the amigurumi project are pink, blue, green, orange, and tan.

  • What is the name of the bag pattern Nany mentioned?

    -The name of the bag pattern Nany mentioned is Stamford Pullover, designed by Lena Scersson for Annie's Signature Design.

  • What is the name of the knitting pattern Nany wants to make a top from?

    -The knitting pattern Nany wants to make a top from is called Suntop Vintage, which she found on www.yesteryear.etsy.com.

  • What does Nany plan to do with her leftover yarn from projects?

    -Nany plans to put her leftover yarn into a basket of Mystery Box yarn to create mystery boxes with a variety of yarns, allowing people to make a nice size project.

  • What is Nany's plan regarding giveaways for her subscribers?

    -Nany plans to start doing more giveaways as a thank you for her subscribers' support. She intends to give away yarn and other craft-related items, and she aims to conduct small giveaways on a weekly basis.

Outlines

00:00

🧶 Crocheting and Life Updates

Nany discusses her day, including tidying her room, changing her couch's voice sheets, and feeling better after a bout of illness that affected her digestion. She apologizes for a previous video where viewers couldn't see her work and promises to be more mindful. She shares her progress on a boggy blanket and her process of assembling granny squares from the past year's drive. Nany also mentions her intention to share more about her projects and shows her work in progress, including a measurement of a blanket.

05:03

🎨 Yarns and Blanket Projects

Nany talks about the yarns she used in her blankets, including Soft Snuggle by Village Yarn and others like Soho. She shares her experience with different yarns, her preference for changing yarns occasionally, and her current project of making an amagar roomi with specific color requirements. She also discusses her plans to finish the octopus named Octavia and her choice of colors for the project.

10:05

👀 Crafting Eye Details

The paragraph focuses on the eyes Nany uses in her amigurumi projects. She debates on the colors for Octavia the octopus's eyes and considers making a flower for the amigurumi's head. Nany shows various eye options she has, including iridescent and animal-shaped eyes, and discusses her visit to the Secret Yarnery. She also talks about her intention to make her own eyes using felt.

15:08

🧵 Yarn Preparation and Future Projects

Nany demonstrates how she cakes up her yarn for her projects, mentioning the different yarns she's using, including Baby Puzzle and solid colors from Village Yarn. She discusses her plans to finish her current projects and start new ones, including a blue cardigan and a top from Yarntopia. She also mentions her progress on a vintage knit top and her intention to support small businesses in the yarn community.

20:09

🎁 Giveaways and Subscriber Appreciation

Nany expresses her gratitude towards her subscribers and her plans to start doing more giveaways as a way of giving back. She addresses a negative comment about her giveaways and clarifies her intentions. Nany also talks about her channel being monetized and her desire to use that income to purchase yarn for future giveaways. She invites subscribers to comment and share their preferences regarding the timing of the giveaways.

25:10

🎉 Announcing Giveaway Details

Nany announces the details of her upcoming giveaways, including the prizes and the options the winners will have. She presents choices between yarn and crochet hooks, and specifies that the giveaways are open worldwide. She also discusses how she will manage the process of picking winners and packing the prizes, emphasizing her excitement about giving back to her community.

30:12

🌈 Future Giveaway Preview

Nany teases future giveaway items, including yarn from Premier Yarn and Red Heart. She talks about her love for colorful projects and how her ADHD influences her crocheting habits. She also mentions her plans to add more items to the next giveaway and encourages viewers to share their thoughts on the timing of the giveaways.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Yarn

Yarn is a general term for threads or strands of fibers used in various textile crafts, such as knitting, weaving, and crocheting. In the video, the creator discusses different types of yarn she has used for her projects, emphasizing the softness and texture of 'Soft Snuggle' by Village Yarn, which is a key material in her crochet work.

💡Granny Squares

Granny squares are a type of crochet pattern that consists of a series of double crochet stitches worked in a grid. They are often used to create blankets or afghans. The video's creator mentions that she has been assembling granny squares made during a previous year's blanket drive, which indicates her ongoing commitment to a craft that also serves a charitable purpose.

💡Boggy Blanket

A Boggy Blanket refers to a specific type of crochet project that the video's creator is working on. It is likely a blanket made with a boggy stitch pattern or for a charity called Boggy Creek, which provides assistance to those in need. The creator discusses her progress on this blanket and her intention to finish it, showcasing her dedication to craft and community service.

💡Amarori

Amarori (possibly a misspelling or mispronunciation of 'amigurumi') refers to a Japanese crochet or knitting technique used to create small, stuffed yarn creatures or characters. The video's creator is working on an 'Amarori' octopus named Octavia, which is part of a challenge to create an amigurumi project with specific color requirements.

💡Crochet

Crochet is a craft of creating textile items with a crochet hook and yarn. It is the primary technique discussed in the video, where the creator shares her experiences and progress on various crochet projects, including blankets and amigurumi toys. The term is central to the video's theme of textile crafting and personal fulfillment.

💡Giveaway

A giveaway is a contest or event where goods or prizes are given away for free, often to promote engagement or as a gesture of gratitude. The video's creator announces her intention to start doing more giveaways as a way to give back to her subscribers for their support, emphasizing the positive and supportive nature of her channel.

💡Skein

A skein is a specific form of yarn wound into a loose, hank shape. It is a standard method for selling and distributing yarn. The creator refers to skeins when discussing the quantity and cost of the yarn she has purchased for her projects, indicating the practical aspects of her craft.

💡Village Yarn

Village Yarn is a brand mentioned in the video that produces 'Soft Snuggle' yarn, which the creator uses in her projects. The mention of this brand highlights the creator's preference for specific materials and her enjoyment of working with particular yarns for their softness and quality.

💡Crochet Hook

A crochet hook is a tool used in crochet to interlock loops of yarn to create textiles. The video's creator discusses the crochet hooks she has, including DOT Hooks, which she praises for their quality and longer handles, suitable for her hands. The crochet hook is an essential tool in the craft that the creator is passionate about.

💡Speckles

Speckles in the context of the video refer to a type of yarn with multicolored flecks or spots along its length, creating a unique and visually appealing texture in the finished crochet work. The creator expresses her desire to work with 'bougie' yarns that have speckles, indicating her interest in experimenting with different yarn aesthetics.

💡Project Bag

A project bag is a storage pouch specifically designed to hold knitting or crochet projects, keeping them organized and the yarn from tangling. The video's creator mentions a project bag made by Jennifer from 'She's Got Bones', which she uses to store her crochet work, reflecting the organization and care she puts into her craft.

Highlights

Nany shares her progress on tidying up her room and feeling better after a recent illness.

Apologizes for the previous video's issue where viewers couldn't see her work.

Completed a boggy blanket and is working on assembling squares from last year's boggy blanket drive.

Successfully remembered how to put granny squares together after a period of confusion.

Intends to finish one more square for the blanket and considers viewer's opinions on whether to add more.

Measures the blanket and confirms its dimensions, revealing it's 42 by 40 inches.

Uses Village Yarn's Soft Snuggle for the blanket, which is soft, affordable, and comes in various colors.

Discusses the yarns used in the blanket, including a thin number four yarn doubled up for added thickness.

Shares her work on an 'Amagar Roomi' project, which includes an octopus named Octavia.

Mentions the required colors for the 'Amagar Roomi' project: pink, blue, green, orange, and tan.

Plans to participate in the 'Hookers versus Hookers' event and asks viewers to support it.

Talks about her various yarn stash and the projects she's considering for the future.

Expresses her intent to start doing more giveaways as a way to give back to her supportive audience.

Announces a worldwide giveaway with choices of yarn or crochet hooks as prizes.

Addresses negative comments about her channel and emphasizes her commitment to maintaining a positive community.

Reveals her ADHD and explains how it influences her crocheting process and project choices.

Invites viewers to comment and share their preferences regarding the frequency of her giveaways.

Shows a sneak peek of another future boggy blanket she's planning to work on.