You are just the BEST teacher. I've noticed that you haven't posted any new tutorials for a few months and I hope you're ok. Thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks. I so wish I could have had you as a teacher 30 years ago. I'm just blown away at your knowledge and teaching methodology.
@TheCrochetArchitect
Жыл бұрын
Thank you SOOOO MUCH for your kind words, Nancy! It means a lot to hear that my videos and teaching are helping others. I'm blessed to be able to share my crochet knowledge with others through KZitem. I've learned a lot over the past 45+ years, especially since joining CGOA, attending their conferences and becoming a crochet designer, technical editor and teacher. It's what I love to do and I'm blessed to be able to do what I love! I'm doing well, just very busy with family happenings since August (a wedding and a funeral in August, along with 2 new grandchildren this month in Indiana and California). My husband and I will get back to doing more videos when we're able to (after the holidays). I have a very long list of videos I'd like to do while I'm still able to do them! Is there anything in particular that you'd like to learn? I pray you have a very Merry Christmas. Happy crocheting to you!
@kd1841
2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for all the helpful tips, especially using the plastic bag! :o) I also love your accent, it's just like a friend of mine from church. I had to do a double take when you started speaking to confirm it wasn't her. ❤
@TheCrochetArchitect
2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! I didn't realize I had an accent! I live in the USA. Is that my accent? Where do you live?
@judyworcester663
Жыл бұрын
I sure wish you lived next door to me!! You’re a great teacher, very patient thank you for creating the template for stiffening snowflakes.
@TheCrochetArchitect
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Judy! Thank you so much for your kind words! Happy snowflake crocheting and stiffening to you!
@katieanne8558
3 жыл бұрын
I crocheted my first snowflake and was so disappointed at how it turned out. But then I saw your video and realized that there is still hope for mine. Thank you for this very clear and informative video. I like the many details you included about your procedure which gives me confidence to try stiffening my own to see how it turns out. Thank you!
@TheCrochetArchitect
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Katie! I hope your snowflake stiffening goes smoothly and your snowflake looks fabulous!
@melissageorge6402
2 жыл бұрын
So much wonderful information! Thank you for all of the tips. I think using the template will make such a difference in how my snowflakes turn out.
@TheCrochetArchitect
2 жыл бұрын
You've very welcome, Melissa! I hope all of your snowflakes turn out wonderfully with my tips and the template! Happy crocheting to you!
@danielleaubenque94
2 жыл бұрын
This was the most delightful explanation of staffing threat. Thank you.
@TheCrochetArchitect
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Danielle! I hope your thread stiffening projects all turn out wonderful!
@JennyLeigh2001
Жыл бұрын
You are like Bob Ross for crochet. Fantastic video!
@TheCrochetArchitect
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Jenny! I hope all your crochet snowflakes turn out beautifully! Happy crocheting to you!
@beckig.819
3 жыл бұрын
Susan! So nice to see you! Thank you for the video, I’ve always had the hardest time making snowflakes!
@TheCrochetArchitect
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Becki! I hope this video helps you stiffen your crochet snowflakes so you can enjoy using them.
@suzannelibrownrigg8241
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your teaching. It's very helpful. xx
@TheCrochetArchitect
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Suzanne! I'm glad my teaching is helpful for you. I hope all your crochet snowflakes turn out great!
@lisacameron1386
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. I hope to give this a try soon, snowflakes are made…
@TheCrochetArchitect
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lisa! I hope all of your snowflakes turn out fabulous after stiffening them!
@melodied4314
3 жыл бұрын
I've been telling myself for about 5 years that I was going to make a snowflake tree for Christmas. So far...nothing made. After watching your video, I have resolved to give those flakes a try.
@TheCrochetArchitect
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you've decided to try making some crochet snowflakes, Melodie! They're so beautiful as decorations at Christmas or anytime 😍! Please let me know how your snowflakes turn out. And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
@melodied4314
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCrochetArchitect t Thank you for the encouragement
@ailsa7156
Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video you are such a great tutor, I am going to be trying to crochet some snow flakes soon and using your template to block them. I was wondering if you have any videos on crocheting snow flakes please. Thank you so much for sharing this video
@TheCrochetArchitect
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Ailsa! I don't currently have any videos on crocheting snowflakes. However, my friend, Kathryn Clark, has a video and free pattern for crocheting a snowflake. She has designed a LOT of crochet snowflakes that are beautiful! Here's a link to her snowflake video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/sHx6q4igcJ6DoG0. I hope this helps. Happy snowflake crocheting to you!
@mariaelenavecchione2213
2 жыл бұрын
❄️A perfect and precious video. Thank you so much ! 🤗🌷
@TheCrochetArchitect
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Maria! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and learned about stiffening crochet snowflakes. Happy crocheting to you!
@rubyfkat
2 жыл бұрын
R🌹..thanks for your clear explanation..nice earrings!!❄️❄️❄️
@TheCrochetArchitect
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Ruby! I love snowflakes and snowmen, so wearing earrings of either one is lots of fun (plus they're light-weight)!
@Mysticalcrystal68
11 ай бұрын
OK awesome been trying to find patterns for earring size I only see the large size
@TheCrochetArchitect
11 ай бұрын
There are some small snowflakes in this Leisure Arts booklet that work well for earrings: www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/leisure-arts-3232-white-christmas-in-thread-crochet/patterns They're meant to be made in size 10 thread. However, if you use size 20 thread, they'll be even smaller! I would definitely stiffen the snowflake earrings, as well. Happy crocheting to you!
@jenrich2627
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you for the learning curve
@TheCrochetArchitect
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad my video could take the mystery out of stiffening crochet snowflakes for you, Jen! It's actually not that hard to do!
@NhiNguyen-sx4fp
2 жыл бұрын
♥️♥️♥️ Thank you very much 😍😍😍
@TheCrochetArchitect
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Nhi! I hope you enjoy stiffening your crochet snowflakes this year!
@worship5387
Жыл бұрын
How do you clean older snowflakes before re-starching them? I have my grandmother's from over 50 years ago. Some have turned a little brown :(
@TheCrochetArchitect
Жыл бұрын
I've never cleaned stiffened crochet pieces before. But my best guess would be to remove the stiffener by soaking the pieces in warm water, then gently rubbing them just a little to help loosen up the stiffener, which could have been white glue or starch. Once the stiffener is removed (if they still look dirty), I would give them a good soaking in lukewarm water with a little liquid laundry detergent. After they've soaked for a while (15 minutes to a few hours should be long enough), remove them and rinse them. Gently squeeze out the excess water. Then lay them out to dry on a clean, dry towel. If they're sufficiently clean, you can stiffen them again per my video instructions using white glue or fabric stiffener. Make sure the pins are stainless steel so they don't rust!!! If they're not clean enough, you could try something a little stronger, like Oxy-Clean or bleach, but only if the liquid laundry detergent doesn't get the stains out. Oxy-Clean and/or bleach are pretty harsh and may damage the thread over time, so make sure you rinse ALL of these cleaners out of the crochet thread pieces before drying and stiffening them. I hope this helps. If you try these instructions and they're helpful for you, I'd love to know. And if you have any suggestions that I can pass along to others, please let me know, as well. Happy stiffening! Susan
@rachelmcdowell3332
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Do you have any tips for the pins being stuck? My snowflakes are all dry but the pins aren't budging.
@TheCrochetArchitect
Жыл бұрын
Rachel, Good question! Did you get a lot of the stiffener/glue out of the snowflakes with a paper towel before pinning them to your blocking board? If so, I would suggest trying to rotate the pins or move them from side to side a little in your blocking board to loosen them so they can be removed. If all else fails, you could try warming up the glue somewhat by putting the blocking board in the sun (by a window inside or outside where the blocking board won't be bothered or blown away) so the stiffener will soften (if you have any sunny days right now where you live). Then you should be able to remove the pins, leaving the snowflakes on the blocking board. Then bring them out of the sun and let them cool on the blocking board to harden the stiffener. You can't use a hair dryer or the oven because they would melt the plastic wrap under the snowflakes. And you can't use a microwave because of the steel in the pins. Please let me know if this helps. Happy crocheting (and stiffening), Susan Lowman
@rachelmcdowell3332
Жыл бұрын
@@TheCrochetArchitect Thank you for the reply! I don't think I got enough glue out with a paper towel after all. I'll try out your advice.
@cakeunit9012
3 жыл бұрын
I am going to start with , I do not know how to crochet. I do however craft, alot. I just have a question about old crocheted snowflakes (and bells and angels)...I don't know what they were stiffened with originally, but they have been badly abused and need to not only be restiffened but cleaned. I inherited them from my mother in law and she was a smoker :-( I just don't know how to clean them, I can handle the rest. Any advise would be helpful, thank you.
@TheCrochetArchitect
3 жыл бұрын
I've never cleaned stiffened crochet pieces before. But my best guess would be to remove the stiffener by soaking the pieces in warm water, then gently rubbing them just a little to help loosen up the stiffener, which could have been white glue or starch. Once the stiffener is removed (if they still look dirty), I would give them a good soaking in lukewarm water with a little liquid laundry detergent. After they've soaked for a while (15 minutes to a few hours should be long enough), remove them and rinse them. Gently squeeze out the excess water. Then lay them out to dry on a clean, dry towel. If they're sufficiently clean, you can stiffen them again per my video instructions using white glue or fabric stiffener. For the shaped pieces, you'll need styrofoam shapes (or anything similar, like cardboard) covered with clear plastic wrap. You'll probably need some pins to keep the pieces in place on the shapes until the stiffener is dry. Make sure the pins are stainless steel so they don't rust!!! I hope this helps. If you try these instructions and they're helpful for you, I'd love to know. And if you have any suggestions that I can pass along to others, please let me know, as well. Happy stiffening! Susan
@cakeunit9012
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCrochetArchitect I will try that....thank you....and I will let you know how it works out....The bells were shaped on drinking cups, so that will be easy, the Angel's are going to be tougher🙃
@TheCrochetArchitect
3 жыл бұрын
I did a lot of stiffened, shaped Christmas ornaments 20-30 years ago. I remember using some styrofoam bell shapes for the Christmas tree bells and styrofoam cone shapes for the angels I did. The cones come in several sizes and are typically available at local craft stores, so you might be able to find one that will work for your angels. I look forward to hearing how your cleaning project goes!
@cakeunit9012
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCrochetArchitect I have finished my cleaning and restiffening....it was fairly easy and they look great so happy I did it....I have a bunch of pictures but I can't figure out how to post them here, I can email them
@TheCrochetArchitect
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that your cleaning and restiffening worked out! I would LOVE to see photos. Please contact me through the "About Me" page of my website and I'll email you back.
@simakhoy3562
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip, but video is too long, talk too much.
@TheCrochetArchitect
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you think this video is too long and I talk too much, Sima. I hope you learned some good tips to help you stiffen your crochet snowflakes. Happy crocheting to you!
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