04/20/24 Part 1 Video Future Boggy Blankets And A Surprise
TLDRIn this engaging video, NY from She's Got Yarn shares a heartfelt message with her viewers. She discusses a two-part video giveaway, emphasizing that comments for participation must be left on the second part. NY candidly addresses technical difficulties that led to the video split and assures viewers that future giveaways will be presented in a single video to avoid confusion. She also talks about her recent health issues and apologizes for any lack of visibility during her crafting process in the previous video. The video continues with NY showing off her completed boggy blanket and the various yarns she used, including Soft Snuggle by Village Yarn and others from past projects. She also discusses her participation in the 'Hookers versus Hookers' contest, where she's crocheting an amigurumi octopus named Octavia with specific color requirements. Throughout the video, NY expresses her excitement about upcoming projects, her plans to support small businesses in the yarn community, and her intention to host more giveaways as a token of gratitude for her subscribers' support. She concludes by teasing future boggy blanket projects and emphasizing the positive, supportive nature of her channel.
Takeaways
- ๐ There is a giveaway happening, which requires participants to leave a comment on the part two video to enter.
- ๐น The video had to be split into two parts due to technical difficulties, with the continuation and giveaway participation instructions in part two.
- ๐ โโ๏ธ The creator does not announce giveaways in the video title to avoid attracting trolls and prefers her subscribers to win.
- ๐งถ She has been working on a boggy blanket using Village yarn's Soft Snuggle in various colors, including green, white, and multicolored options.
- ๐ She is also working on an amigurumi project named Octavia the octopus for a 'Hookers versus Hookers' competition, which requires pink, blue, green, orange, and tan colors.
- ๐จ The creator has a variety of yarn and eyes for different projects, including iridescent eyes and animal-shaped eyes.
- ๐งต There is mention of a past project, a cardigan called Stamford pullover, which she started but was hesitant about due to the complexity of the sleeves.
- ๐๏ธ She has purchased bags from a shop called 'Sassy Sacks by YTY' on Etsy and plans to include these as surprise prizes in future giveaways.
- ๐ฐ The channel is monetized, and the creator intends to use the income to buy more yarn for giveaways as a way to give back to her supportive subscribers.
- โค๏ธ The creator emphasizes that her channel is a positive space and she is committed to making friends and enjoying crocheting, rather than seeking popularity or monetary gain.
- โฐ She plans to conduct a giveaway drawing on Monday and hints at more giveaways in the future, including yarn and crochet hooks as potential prizes.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the video?
-The main purpose of the video is to announce a giveaway and to discuss various crochet projects, yarns, and the process behind them.
How can one participate in the giveaway mentioned in the video?
-To participate in the giveaway, viewers need to leave a comment on the second part of the video, as the host split the video into two parts due to technical difficulties.
Why does the host not announce giveaways in the video title?
-The host does not announce giveaways in the title to avoid attracting trolls and to ensure that the prizes go to the subscribers and regular viewers of her videos.
What technical difficulties did the host face while creating the video?
-The host faced issues with her phone overheating, which caused her to start over, and she had to run a cleaner in her video, which made it strange.
What is the name of the yarn used in the boggy blanket project?
-The yarn used in the boggy blanket project is called Soft Snuggle by Village Yarn, which is a number four yarn.
What is the name of the octopus amigurumi that the host is working on?
-The name of the octopus amigurumi that the host is working on is Octavia.
What are the mandatory colors to use for the amigurumi roomi project?
-The mandatory colors to use for the amigurumi roomi project are pink, blue, green, orange, and tan.
What is the name of the pattern the host is using for the octopus amigurumi?
-The pattern the host is using for the octopus amigurumi is called Octavian and can be found on Yarnspirations.
What is the name of the bag project bag that the host mentions?
-The project bag mentioned by the host is made by Jennifer from the YouTube channel 'She's got bones crochet'.
What is the name of the top the host wants to make from a knitting pattern?
-The host wants to make a top from a knitting pattern called SunTop Vintage, which she found on www.yesteryearn.etsy.com.
What is the host's plan regarding future giveaways?
-The host plans to start doing more giveaways as a way to give back to her subscribers for their support. She intends to conduct small giveaways regularly, rather than one large giveaway per month.
Outlines
๐ Introduction and Giveaway Details
The video starts with NY, the host, introducing a two-part video series that includes a giveaway. She explains that participants must comment on the second part of the video to be eligible for the drawing. NY mentions technical difficulties that led to splitting the video into two parts and emphasizes that comments on the first part will not be considered for the giveaway. She also discusses her decision not to announce giveaways in video titles to avoid attracting trolls and ensure that her subscribers have a fair chance to win.
๐๏ธ Personal Update and Crafting Progress
NY shares a personal update about tidying her room and overcoming health issues that had been affecting her diet. She then transitions into discussing her crafting activities, including completing a boggy blanket and assembling granny squares made during a previous year's blanket drive. She contemplates whether to add another square to her project and measures her work to determine the next steps.
๐งถ Yarn Details and Upcoming Projects
The host provides details about the yarn she used in her blanket, including the brand, Soft Snuggle by Village Yarn, and the specific colors and thickness of the yarn. She also discusses other yarns she has on hand and her plans to work on various projects, including an 'ammaar roomi' and participating in a contest called 'Hookers versus Hookers.' She mentions her progress on an octopus project with a deadline at the end of the month.
๐ Crafting an Octopus and AMAGARI Roomi
NY talks about her ongoing project of crafting an octopus named Octavia for the AMAGARI Roomi contest. She describes the mandatory colors that need to be included in the project and shows the yarns she has chosen for the octopus. She also discusses the eyes she plans to use and her consideration of adding a flower to the design. Additionally, she mentions her intention to finish the project and participate in the contest.
๐ Amigurumi Eyes and a Personal Touch
The host shows various amigurumi eyes she has collected, including different shapes, sizes, and colors. She discusses the challenges of attaching these eyes to her projects and her plans to use them for future work. She also shares her recent progress on a blanket, describing how she cakes up her yarn and her preference for using specific yarns together for texture and softness.
๐งต Yarn Preparation and Future Blanket Plans
NY demonstrates how she holds different yarns together to create a thicker strand suitable for her blankets. She shows various colors of yarn she has used and wound on her ball winder. She also talks about her plans to create more squares for future blankets and her intention to finish her ongoing projects before starting new ones.
๐ฝ Crocheting Wearables and Channel Content
The host expresses her growing confidence in crocheting wearables and her plan to tackle a previously daunting project. She mentions her need to find the rest of the yarn for the project and shows a top she is working on. NY also discusses her subscribers' feedback about her channel content, indicating that she will be changing up her content to include different types of videos, not just bagging.
๐งต Yarn and Pattern Purchases
NY talks about her recent yarn and pattern purchases, including a top she plans to knit using a big twist yarn. She shares her excitement for a new knitting project and her intention to create mystery boxes filled with yarn for future giveaways. She also mentions her support for small businesses within the yarn community and her plans to buy materials for knitting.
๐ Giveaways and Subscriber Appreciation
The host expresses her gratitude for her subscribers' support and announces her intention to hold more frequent giveaways as a way of giving back. She explains that her channel is monetized and she wants to share the benefits with her audience. NY also addresses a negative comment about her giveaways, clarifying her intentions and emphasizing that her giveaways are for her subscribers' enjoyment.
๐ Giveaway Prizes and Participation Details
NY details the prizes for her upcoming giveaways, which include a choice of yarn or crochet hooks with a stand. She explains that the giveaways are open worldwide and that she will announce the winners on Monday. The host also mentions that she will continue to add to her giveaways and use the monetization income to purchase more yarn for future giveaways.
๐ Giveaway Schedule and Future Plans
The host discusses her plans for the giveaway schedule, considering whether to hold them weekly or bi-weekly. She asks her subscribers for their preferences and assures them that the giveaways are a way to show appreciation rather than to increase subscribers or views. NY also talks about her personal crocheting habits, her ADHD, and how it influences her project choices and color preferences.
๐ Upcoming Projects and Goodbyes
In the final paragraph, NY mentions her intention to finish her current projects, including an octopus and a blanket, and to start new squares for future blankets. She also talks about adding more items to her next giveaway. The host expresses her excitement for her subscribers' comments and her anticipation for the upcoming week.
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Keywords
๐กGiveaway
๐กTechnical Difficulties
๐กBoggy Blanket
๐กGranny Squares
๐กYarn
๐กCrochet
๐กAmigurumi
๐กYarnspirations
๐กDiscount Link
๐กMonetized Channel
๐กADHD
Highlights
NY is hosting a giveaway that requires participants to leave a comment on the second part of the video.
Technical difficulties led to the video being split into two parts.
NY prefers not to announce giveaways in the video title to avoid attracting trolls.
NY has completed a boggy blanket and is working on assembling squares from last year's drive.
The yarn used for the blanket is Soft Snuggle by Village Yarn, which is soft and affordable.
NY is considering adding one more square to the blanket and will measure it to ensure it's the right size.
The project 'Hookers versus Hookers' is mentioned, where NY is a participant and the project must be an amigurumi with specific colors.
NY has been working on an octopus amigurumi named Octavia with a unique color scheme.
NY is planning to finish the octopus and a purple blanket and has several other projects in progress.
There's a variety of yarn and project bags shown, including those from 'She's got bones' and 'Sassy Sacks by yty'.
NY discusses her recent purchases from various yarn companies and her intentions to support small businesses.
NY is inspired by other YouTubers like Jennifer from Cinnamon Stitches and Debbie from the Canadian Crocher.
NY has decided to start doing more giveaways as a way to give back to her subscribers for their support.
The first winner of the giveaway will choose between two bags of yarn, while the second winner will choose between yarn and a set of hooks.
NY emphasizes that her channel is a positive space and she will delete negative comments.
The giveaway is open worldwide, and NY will announce the winners on Monday.
NY discusses her crocheting process, mentioning her ADHD and how changing colors and projects keeps her inspired.