Ask and ye shall receive. Thank you Frannie. I wanted something to crochet to and that's just what I did. I like your design process and great explanation of it. I think it's helpful for beginners of wearables to have an intro like this. I'm looking forward to the tutorial. FYI I always use solid colors for prototypes. Easier to fudge so I don't end up frogging when a stripe doesn't work out. Pretty regardless.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Definitely easier to fudge.😄 I do like playing with color placement too. Do you design a lot of wearables? Have you graded for sizing?
@chaliceguard4575
2 жыл бұрын
Love the way the yarn colors and direction of colors flow in the bodice.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Chalice!🧶💕
@susanr9907
2 жыл бұрын
First time watching! The sweater looks beautiful ! Looking forward to tutorial! Very interesting how you explained your process. I will be watching more! Great job!
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome, Susan! 💕 We have an awesome community here. Do you crochet a lot?
@susanr9907
2 жыл бұрын
Yes everyday!
@bessiegilliland3245
2 жыл бұрын
I love the sweater and thank you for the breakdown of the construction process. I am looking forward to the tutorial. I hope you have a blessed day.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bessie!💕
@brendaestes5391
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to see the tutorial. You did a great job explaining how you construct a sweater. Thank you so much! 😀
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Brenda! I'm glad you liked it.🧶💕
@cathymcreynolds6412
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊. I think 🤔 that I will just wait for a pattern. My aunt could look at anything and make it , from clothes to crochet items. Very talented.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great talent!🧶💕
@amyking2597
2 жыл бұрын
I never made a sweater this way but I’ll have to try it because I like the V neck and the way the sleeves flow. You did a great job.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Amy! If you do try it, I'd love to see it when it's finished.🧶💕
@boxerdogsmom
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I finally know how to do the Math (which I hate) for making a top. Your explanation is simple and clear. 💜💜💜✨
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found it helpful!❤️
@vickiwelsh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the details of your design process.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Vicki!🧶💕
@ginnyc
2 жыл бұрын
I like v neck sweaters, but when you said doing lengthwise, I panicked! How? ....with a simple slit, of course. Genius! 🧡💛
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, Ginny...thank you! It's so easy and creates a nice, feminine look.❤️
@CreativeCrochetWithRhonda
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Frannie! This is so inspirational.....It really motivates me to think about designing something more complicated than a hat or a scarf!!! Thank you for this very informative tutorial! You did a great job explaining this in a step-by-step fashion!!! Loved it! I also love your new intro and outro design!
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rhonda! I knew you'd pick up on the intro/outro. I hired it out...I have no idea how to do something like that. You inspired me with yours!❤️
@CreativeCrochetWithRhonda
2 жыл бұрын
@@FranniesHair Awww, Frannie, that's so nice. I can definitely see that your intro/outro is absolute professional quality! I just LOVE it!!! I could never make something that professional. I think you may have inspired me right back. 😆
@m-rstringer3750
11 ай бұрын
I am smitten by all this ! - thanks from the heart, Frannie ! Now it's up to me to get a result ..
@FranniesHair
11 ай бұрын
I hope you'll send pictures! Thank you for watching!❤
@m-rstringer3750
11 ай бұрын
@@FranniesHair Was thinking of setting up a project page on Ravelry, seeing as how this is an earth-shaking thing I'm doing. :D
@artidkapu
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I loved the way you worked it out on paper and also loved the points of improvement you discussed. Even I am fond of vertical stripes rather than horizontal and don't like round stitching pattern on sleeves
@FranniesHair
10 ай бұрын
You clearly have great taste.😂 Thanks so much for watching!❤️
@liap1293
2 жыл бұрын
Your sweater is beautiful and you look great in it. Thank you for a great lesson in design.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Lia!❤️
@kidsmom928
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you Frannie.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Laurie!💕
@006pennylane
Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation of your design process. Your method has given me the confidence that I can design my own sweater. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and experience. U R A ⭐
@FranniesHair
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Please send pics of your sweater when you’re done.❤️
@pollyj4jam157
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for teaching me how to fish.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
This wins for best comment of the day...I used that proverb as part of my entrance essay into graduate school😊💕.
@jasminmuir4333
2 жыл бұрын
Love the new intro and it’s great to see you back. 😊❤️
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jasmin! It's great to be back!😘💕
@claremorley9845
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! 👍🏻 your sweater is beautiful. Thanks for sharing all of your creative design process! 🙏🤗
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Clare! 😘
@nahidmoghaddam2521
2 жыл бұрын
Hi , Thanks for explaining this. I look forward to the actual tutorial. Thank you again 🙏🙏🙏🌹
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Nahid!💕
@michellenash6802
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so grateful that I stumbled upon you!!! Ty so much!!!
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so grateful too! 💕 How did you find me?
@cindyh112
2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing 💕💕🌷💕💕
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Cindy!🧶💕
@deborahcomrie6671
2 жыл бұрын
Look forward to the tutorial. That was so helpful and easy to understand. Thank you.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Deborah!💕
@dragonbcrochet445
2 жыл бұрын
Making me think makes my poor hurt!! LOL 😆 glad you're back into a groove.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Lol...you crack me up! Is this similar to your design process?
@dragonbcrochet445
2 жыл бұрын
@@FranniesHair doodles then, swearing , Frogging , some more swearing, frog to the beginning, try a different size of hook, repeat!! LOL 😆
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
@@dragonbcrochet445 Omg! Too funny!😂😂😂
@marthabuoniconti6336
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that sounded perfectly reasonable - now if I can just learn how to count rows (or maybe keep track as I go), I may have a chance at the math! Even your prototype looks beautiful, Frannie. Will watch for tutorial as I can't wait to see how the neckline happens
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how many questions I'd get about the neckline 😊. It's really quite simple. Easier to show, so I figured I'd save it for the tutorial.
@yvonnenembhard4933
2 жыл бұрын
Miss you good to see you again
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Awww...thank you, Yvonne! It's so good to be back!❤️
@Me_Ewe_and_Yarn_Cheryl
2 жыл бұрын
This was an easy to follow guide on the design process. I love that you used the approximately equals sign ≈ (it's the mathematician in me, lol)
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it easy to follow, Cheryl. Yes, we mathematicians have our own language😊.
@cherylfarnhill2140
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Frannie, thank you so much for sharing your process, so helpful, I have never designed anything myself, but maybe I will have a go now.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Cheryl! I have to say there is nothing so gratifying as seeing a design in your head come to life.😊💕
@MykaelSalinas
Жыл бұрын
I just found you and your channel and I must say I love you!! You did very well in explaining the idea and follow thru. The first prototype looks great long sleeves and all!! Bravo.
@FranniesHair
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found me! We have a really wonderful community here. I look forward to know you and your work. Check out the 'Crochet & Tell' series where people from our community share their projects.💕🧶
@rhonenahoyet4214
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video; I can see how I need to get my measurements ready to follow the upcoming tutorial. This is exactly the kind of sweater I want to make using double strands of Truboo yarn I have been saving for just the right project. I'm going to make some samples with different hooks to see what looks good. I think the softness and drape of the Truboo are going to make a beautiful and flattering sweater. Thanks for instructing and inspiring us!
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I agree...I LOVE Truboo...so soft! It will drape beautifully!❤️
@allthingsvalerie
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation. This helps me so very much. Thank you.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found it helpful, Valerie!💕🧶
@paulafMarine
11 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh I love this sweater!!!
@FranniesHair
11 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you like it, Paula! I had fun designing it.😁💕
@joycenewton9765
2 жыл бұрын
It is wonderful that you are back! Love your sweater! You are so great in your instructional design! Thank you! 🧶👏🏻❤️❤️
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Joyce!❤️
@maribelishooked4378
2 жыл бұрын
Love it. Thank you for sharing.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Maribel.💕
@KarinMurati
2 жыл бұрын
You designed a beautiful AND easy to make sweater. Thank you, Franny. Love from Germany ♥♥♥
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Karin!❤️
@raezeigler1734
2 жыл бұрын
I luv this design, looking forward to the tutorial..
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you like it, Rae. I'm starting the filming of the tutorial as we speak. Deciding whether to do it in parts or not.😊💕
@annieb2043
2 жыл бұрын
Your sweater is lovely. You do such a great job explaining everything & I also love that you show your design process . Thank you so much Frannie. I love that you mentioned mistakes are OK, it gives me confidence to try - and hey, if it's not quite what I envisioned that's fine, I can learn from it & make it better!😊
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I have had some really funny mistakes. Way back in the beginning, I was designing a project bag using granny squares...it came out HUGE...my family had a big chuckle over that one. Maybe I should have a show where people send in their funniest mistakes.😂
@vondastrauser4428
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining how you designed your sweater. I sort of understand it but I'll have to write it down for me to really grasp the concept. Sounds silly I know but that is how I learn. I'll be looking for the tutorial. Take care.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t sound silly at all, Vonda. Once you do it, it will make sense😊💕.
@suelupfer5741
2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial !
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sue!💕
@jeannieakaproverbs31yarn
2 жыл бұрын
Love that top just what I have been wanting to make and I also love that stitch and you look so stunning in the top also love your hair
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!❤️
@donnacox4253
2 жыл бұрын
i made a below the knees duster with mandala spirit and i love it... ive got so many compliments on it.. i even had one lady follow me out of a store asking me about it... wanted to know how much i would charge to make her one... she wanted it for her friend for Christmas....
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds beautiful! I'd love to see it. I hope you'll consider submitting it for Show & Tell.😊🧶
@Butteredtoast_
2 жыл бұрын
This has been so informative! I've stumbled upon this video in my recommendations, and I've been struggling to know how to design a crochet cardigan for my fiance. Lovely way to use the hdc stitch too! It's also my favourite stitch. 😄
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found it helpful. I'd love to see what you end up designing! Great name by the way.😊💕
@tammieingram4289
2 жыл бұрын
Goal to see you, awesome.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Tammie!💕
@laurelgirard8475
2 жыл бұрын
It came out very nice. I would have made the changes as I went along. I really dislike making the same thing over & over. I love the Mandala. I have hats in the same color. I crochet for myself. I’m disabled and don’t have a crochet business. Have you made any top down sweaters? They’re a blast. It’s like a whole new world opens up when you start making top down sweaters.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I agree...it's great to make changes along the way. When I do a tutorial, I like to have it all figured out to make it as easy on people as possible. I haven't made a top down sweater. I would love to though. Do you have a good pattern would recommend?
@donnaingoglia6916
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! I was looking for a vertical striped v neck vest...same as yours without the sleeves. I want to plan a 3 color change equal around Vee and two bands peripherally. Looking forward to your video. I am dyslexic so I'll go slowly with my math ( lol) ...TY. This was so helpful.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful, Donna! I'd love to see your vest when it's done. Please send pics for 'Crochet & Tell'.💕🧶
@charlottebruce6841
2 жыл бұрын
Here you are! Glad to see you--have been waiting for your latest video. I'd love to make a sweater. Going to watch everything you have to say/do about it! (So are you ready to do the give-away now that you've reached over 3,000 subscribers?!! 🙂) Thank you for your encouragement to at least try!
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlotte, I drew the giveaway winner at the end of last week😊. Did you try washing and drying your hats to shrink them? I can’t wait to see how your sweater turns out.💕
@vikkismith7964
Жыл бұрын
Thank you you have inspired me
@FranniesHair
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad, Vikki! If you make one, send some pics for Crochet & Tell!💕🧶
@sylviafox7187
2 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful. Can't wait to try this but I want it open down the front
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
If you want an open front, I would design it differently. Did you see the Cranford Cardigan tutorial? You might like that one. kzitem.info/news/bejne/rIWAx4B6bqacdWk
@VernaBradshaw
2 жыл бұрын
Wow Frannie! This is fabulous! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Verna! I'm glad you liked it!❤️🧶
@sallyhorner58
2 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting. Thank you 😊
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Sally! I'm glad you liked it.💕
@mh.1568
2 жыл бұрын
Love your sweater and color is beautiful! I made a sweater with Mandala Ombré in color Harmony which is a denim color. I picked a sweater from my closet that I loved the fit and used it as a measure. Like you I chose to have the ombré change going up and down also. Turned out beautifully. Glad I found your channel. Looking forward to what you come up with.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found my channel too!❤️ I'd love to see your sweater. Would you consider submitting it for the Show & Tell series?
@mh.1568
2 жыл бұрын
@@FranniesHair I can send to your email if that’s okay?
@mh.1568
2 жыл бұрын
I just watch the tutorial on small handbag. I love how you made the button from the yarn💕 I use to make cellphone bags and purchased buttons. Your idea is so much nicer! Great tip.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
@@mh.1568 I'm glad you liked it. I use that button all the time.😊
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
@@mh.1568 Got it...it's beautiful! Thank you for sending it!💕
@deniser3670
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Franny missed you!
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It’s great to be back!❤️
@autumneidson
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful sweater!! Thank you so much for the wonderful information I'm getting ready to begin my own cardigan and this will be super helpful
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found it helpful, Autumn! I'd love to see your cardigan when it's done!💕
@nandini7873
3 ай бұрын
Love the way you explain. Please could you elaborate on the V neck part? Do we have to increase/decrease to get the V and what about the back of neck? How do you continue the rectangle with the gap? (Quite new to crochet hence the doubts )
@FranniesHair
3 ай бұрын
The beauty of this design is that it's so simple. No increasing or decreasing for the neckline. I'm attaching the video where I show how I actually do the neckline. If you have any questions after watching it, please let me know. Thank you so much for watching!💕 kzitem.info/news/bejne/yX6kynebfKGQdHo
@CrochetEhCanada
2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that when you wash your garment it is going to stretch so the body and arms are going to be approx 1 inch longer.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
Do you find that all fibers stretch? I usually wash and lay flat to dry.
@CrochetEhCanada
2 жыл бұрын
@@FranniesHair I only use acrylic so I don't know how wool works but yes all the acrylic I find stretches and I wash them on cool and dry on delicate.
@rhonenahoyet4214
2 жыл бұрын
@@FranniesHair I have used the Woolite dry cleaning for the dryer for years with all my knit JJill clothes and they still look brand new after more than 5 years for most of them. I just hang or fold when the 20 minute cycle is finished. I cannot recommend this product highly enough.
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
@@CrochetEhCanada Thank you for the tip!
@FranniesHair
2 жыл бұрын
@@rhonenahoyet4214 Thank you, Rhonena. I haven't used that product. I'm going to check it out.💕
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