The Ravel Room

For a long time now, I’ve been making a list of video content I want to share with you all, but keep convincing myself of reasons I “can’t right now.” But today, I’m not letting anything stop me—I’m determined to get some videos to post, even if it’s just a few mini refresher stitch tutorials!

What stitches or other content/questions would you like me to cover?

Although I’ve been quiet on social media, I’ve still been trudging along behind the scenes, keeping up with family, home, work, and life in general, but I’ve still been teaching classes and trying to get my crafty fixes in whenever possible!

It’s been quite a while since I’ve had the motivation or the time and energy to actually complete a project, but I just finished this 4th of July dress for my daughter—complete with a matching one for her doll! I’m so excited with how it came out; I can’t wait to make another. 🥰

What’s the latest project you’ve completed, or if you haven’t finished one recently, what’s next on your crafty wishlist?

The Ravel Room updated their website address.

I had a craft date with a friend yesterday and it gave me an excuse to pull out all my metal stamping supplies and make up some prototypes of something I’ve been wanting to make for a while now! The basic idea is to have little clips that will remind you what hook size or stitch you’re using to put on projects if you can’t finish in one sitting. It’s something I definitely need since I am constantly tweaking any pattern I follow. 😅

What do you think of them? What types of things would you need reminding for?

I have a thing about throwing away containers that can be reused (I hate it!) but it becomes a problem when they pile up and I never find a use for them. As I was looking at this pickle jar, I thought it would make a perfect container for scrap yarn! So, after every project, if there is not enough for another project, but more than I’m comfortable throwing away, I’ll toss it in the jar. Then, when it’s stuffed to the brim, I’ll use them to start a scrappy afghan!

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On an impulse, I bought a handmade crochet hook from a shop on Etsy. It finally arrived, and I realized it actually came from Russia. And the shop owner included a Russian chocolate with my order! 🥰 I’m still debating if I want to try the chocolate or keep it as a souvenir. 🤣 But I’ll be using the hook right away!

Do any of you have any handmade hooks?

Sometimes it’s just a “whipped cream” type of day. ☕️ 💖 How do you get yourself motivated to work on your projects?

I saw some rainbow variegated yarn and just had to have it! 🥰 They’re on the smaller side, so I’m trying to decide what I should make with them! What do you all think?

The corner to corner (C2C) stitch is so simple and looks so pretty with this rainbow variegated yarn!

At tomorrow’s Knit in the Park, we’ll be knitting up these tiny pouches. Join me at Thornton Park at 11 am! 🥰

This week’s video is how to do the half double crochet stitch! It’s a popular stitch to use when making clothing because it’s dense, like the single crochet, but a little more flexible. Have any of you ever tried this stitch?

Half-Double Crochet Stitch This video will demonstrate how to crochet the half-double crochet stitch. For a refresher on the slip knot, chain, and single crochet, watch this video firs...

I love using the big yarns and needles—things work up so quickly with them! These are size 70 (35mm) needles. If you’ve knitted or crocheted, what is the biggest size needle or hook you’ve worked with so far?

New pattern, coming soon. 🥰✨

We’re all set up! 🥰

So I kind of (read: really) hated going live 😅 so I re-recorded what I covered in that video. I can’t lie, I don’t think I’ll be doing any lives again any time soon. I also thought it would be more convenient to have the cast-on and cast-off/finishing in one video. If you watch it, let me know what you think of my tiny pumpkin (with a huge stem! 🤣) Thank you all so much for supporting me through all of my learning curves. 💖

https://youtu.be/6_i7aFdVo20

How to Loom-knit a Pumpkin Join me in learning how to use a knitting loom and creating a little pumpkin!The supplies needed for this activity are:A size 6 super bulky yarn in orange an...

The rice stitch is much simpler than it looks! Can you tell which basic crochet stitch it’s made of?

I finally put up a video on YouTube! ☺️ Tell me what topics you’re hoping to see me cover on the channel!

https://youtu.be/Bau8SP6rIXg

Slip knot, Chain, & Single Crochet I’ll be showing you how to make a slip knot, chain, and single crochet. Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments! To stay updated on gro...

Due to the outage, tonight’s class will be rescheduled. If you already bought the supplies and would like to set up a private video chat, please let me know and we’ll work something out! Sorry for any inconvenience.

I’ve decided both in-person events will be at Thornton Park this month. They will most likely be the last in-person events of the year, since it’s going to start getting colder!

I’ll be putting together November’s class list soon. What type of classes are you hoping to see?

Imagine having the patience to create this beautiful piece?! 🤩😱

Această mireasă nu și-a permis o roche pentru ziua nunții așa că și-a tricotat rochia de mireasa singură în 8 luni. Spune câteva cuvinte... Va fi foarte mulțumită..!!!

Book your class between now and September 30 and get your class half off! 🧶

The Ravel Room now takes appointments on their Page.

I’ve got the most beautiful model! 😍

I keep almost forgetting to take pictures! We had a great little class today. 🥰