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, Nany, discusses her recent activities, including tidying up her room and overcoming a bout of illness that affected her ability to eat without complications. She apologizes for a previous video where viewers couldn't see her work. Nany shares her progress on a boggy blanket and her assembly of granny squares from the previous year's blanket drive. She measures the blanket, which is 42 by 40 inches, and decides to add one more square. She details the yarns she's using, including Soft Snuggle by Village Yarn and others, and shows her project bag and the yarn winding process. Nany also talks about her participation in a crochet competition called 'Hookers versus Hookers' and the creation of an amagar roomi, an octopus named Octavia, with specific color requirements. She discusses her various other ongoing projects, her plans for future giveaways as a way to give back to her supportive audience, and her commitment to positivity and fun on her channel. The summary also touches on her experience with ADHD and her preference for working on colorful projects to maintain her inspiration.

Takeaways

  • 🎉 The speaker is feeling better and has tidied up her room after being unwell.
  • 📹 She apologizes for a previous video where viewers couldn't see her actions well.
  • 🧶 She has completed a boggy blanket and is working on assembling squares made during last year's boggy blanket drive.
  • 📏 The current blanket measures 42 by 40 inches, and she plans to add one more square.
  • 🧵 She discusses the various yarns she has used, including Soft Snuggle by Village Yarn and others from past projects.
  • 💰 The yarns were affordable, with some costing only a dollar per skein.
  • 🚫 She expresses the need to change up her yarns after three boggy blankets to keep things fresh and interesting.
  • 🐙 She is working on an octopus amiguruumi named Octavia for a project called Hookers vs. Hookers, with a deadline at the end of the month.
  • 🎨 The mandatory colors for the octopus project are pink, blue, green, orange, and tan.
  • 👀 She has a variety of eyes for the octopus, from iridescent to animal-shaped, and she is considering what colors to use.
  • 🧵 The speaker is also working on a blanket using the yarn cake method and is considering a grainy square border.

Q & A

  • What was the speaker's condition before the video?

    -The speaker was not feeling well, mentioning that they were unable to eat without getting sick within a few hours.

  • What was the speaker's apology for in the video?

    -The speaker apologized for not realizing that the viewers couldn't see what she was doing for most of the previous video.

  • What type of blanket did the speaker finish recently?

    -The speaker finished a 'boggy' blanket.

  • What was the speaker's issue with the previous video?

    -The speaker did not have the energy to start over the previous video after realizing that the viewers couldn't see her actions well.

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

    -The yarn used is called Soft Snuggle by Village Yarn.

  • What is the project the speaker is planning to participate in?

    -The speaker is planning to participate in a project called 'Hookers versus Hookers'.

  • What is the name of the octopus the speaker is crocheting?

    -The name of the octopus the speaker is crocheting is Octavia.

  • What colors are mandatory for the 'ammagi roomi' project?

    -The mandatory colors for the 'ammagi roomi' project are pink, blue, green, orange, and tan.

  • What is the name of the pattern the speaker is using for the octopus?

    -The pattern the speaker is using for the octopus is called 'Octavian the Octopus' and can be found on Yarnspirations.

  • What are the two yarn brands the speaker mentions?

    -The two yarn brands mentioned by the speaker are Village Yarn and Bernat.

  • What is the speaker's plan for the yarn leftovers?

    -The speaker plans to put the leftover yarn into a 'Mystery Box yarn' to give away as part of a future project or giveaway.

Outlines

00:00

🧶 Crafting Update and Apology

Nany shares her recent activities, including tidying up her room and successfully eating without digestive issues. She apologizes for a previous video where viewers couldn't see her actions well and promises to be more mindful. She also discusses her progress on a boggy blanket and her intention to share her work process more effectively.

05:03

🎨 Yarn Selection and Project Discussion

The paragraph covers Nany's yarn choices for her projects, including the Soft Snuggle by Village Yarn and other brands she used in her blankets. She talks about her creative process, including deciding to use different yarns to keep her work fresh and interesting. Nany also mentions her participation in a project called 'Hookers versus Hookers' and her progress on an amagar roomi with specific color requirements.

10:05

👀 Eye Embellishments and Future Plans

Nany discusses the various eyes she has for her crochet projects, including different sizes and shapes. She talks about her plans to finish her current projects, including an octopus named Octavia, and her intentions to participate in the 'Hookers versus Hookers' competition. She also mentions her desire to give back to her subscribers through giveaways.

15:08

🧵 Yarn Preparation and Project Teasers

In this paragraph, Nany details how she prepares her yarn for projects, including winding it into cakes. She shares her plans for future projects, such as a blue cardigan and a top from a vintage knitting pattern. She also discusses her recent crochet progress and her next steps in her crafting journey.

20:09

🎉 Giveaway Announcement and Gratitude

Nany expresses her gratitude to her subscribers for their support and announces her plans for regular giveaways as a way of giving back. She addresses a misunderstanding about her previous giveaways and clarifies her intentions are purely to show appreciation. She also talks about her monetization and how she will reinvest the earnings into her channel for more yarn and content.

25:10

🎈 Upcoming Giveaway Details

Nany reveals the prizes for her upcoming giveaways, which include a choice of yarn or crochet hooks with a stand. She emphasizes that the giveaways are open worldwide and that she will announce the winners on a specific day. She also discusses how she will manage the process and asks for feedback from her subscribers.

30:12

🌈 Yarn and Project Showcase

In the final paragraph, Nany shows more yarn that she plans to include in future giveaways. She talks about her love for colorful projects and how her ADHD influences her crafting style. She also hints at more projects she's planning to share and her excitement for future content creation.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Yarn

Yarn refers to the long, continuous strands of fibers used in knitting, weaving, and crocheting. In the video, the speaker discusses various types of yarn she has used and plans to use for her projects, emphasizing the importance of yarn in crafting.

💡Crochet

Crochet is a craft technique where yarn is interlocked with a special hook to create textiles of varying types. The speaker mentions crocheting as her primary hobby and how she uses it to create blankets and other items, showcasing her skills and the versatility of crochet.

💡Blanket

A blanket is a large piece of fabric used for warmth or as a covering. The script mentions several 'boggy blankets' which the speaker has completed or is working on, indicating that blankets are a significant part of her crafting projects.

💡Granny Squares

Granny squares are a popular pattern in crochet, made of multiple squares that are joined together to form a larger piece, often used in blankets. The speaker discusses her progress in making granny squares, highlighting a common technique in her work.

💡Village Yarn

Village Yarn is a brand of yarn mentioned by the speaker. She talks about using 'Soft Snuggle' by Village Yarn in her projects, noting its softness and affordability, which are important factors for her crafting choices.

💡Skein

A skein is a specific shape of yarn wound into a loose, hank form. The speaker mentions skeins when discussing the quantity and types of yarn she has used, indicating the organization and planning involved in her projects.

💡Amigurumi

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures or objects. The speaker talks about an 'Amigurumi Roomi' project, which is a type of amigurumi, showing her interest in this specific crafting technique.

💡Giveaway

A giveaway is a contest where goods or prizes are given away for free, often to promote engagement or as a gesture of gratitude. The speaker discusses her plans for conducting giveaways as a way to thank her subscribers for their support.

💡Hook

In the context of the video, a hook refers to a crochet hook, which is a tool used to create crocheted items. The speaker mentions DOT Hooks and their sizes, indicating the variety and importance of the right tools in her craft.

💡Project Bag

A project bag is a storage pouch used to hold and organize knitting or crocheting projects. The speaker talks about a project bag she owns, showing how such bags are useful for keeping her work neat and portable.

💡Monetized Channel

A monetized channel is a YouTube channel that generates revenue through advertisements, sponsorships, or other means. The speaker mentions her channel being monetized and her intention to reinvest the income into her channel through giveaways, demonstrating her commitment to her craft and community.

Highlights

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

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

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

Mentions her recent memory lapse but has now remembered how to put granny squares together.

She discusses the dimensions of the blanket she's working on, measuring 42 by 40 inches.

Nany introduces the Village yarn she's using, Soft Snuggle, and its characteristics.

Talks about the different yarns she used in her blanket, including a thin number four yarn.

Shares her work on an amagar roomi project with a deadline at the end of the month.

Introduces the colors mandatory for the amagar roomi project: pink, blue, green, orange, and tan.

Discusses her choice of yarn for the octopus project, including the use of royal blue and orange.

Nany talks about her various eye options for the octopus, including iridescent eyes and animal eyes.

She describes her process of winding yarn into cakes and her love for working with grainy squares.

Nany discusses her plans for future projects, including a blue cardigan and a top from a vintage knitting pattern.

Mentions her recent learning in knitting and her inspiration from other crocheters and knitters.

Talks about her support for small businesses in the yarn community and her purchases from various shops.

Announces her intention to start doing more giveaways as a thank you to her subscribers for their support.

Details the prizes for the upcoming giveaways, including yarn and crochet hooks.

Nany expresses her commitment to keeping the channel positive and her approach to dealing with negative comments.