Why I Changed My Mind and Took a Crochet Commission Again

In today’s video, I’m sharing why I decided to break my own rules and take on a new crochet blanket commission. I’ll show you my progress so far and tell the story of why I couldn't say no to this project. Since I previously mentioned that I wouldn't be taking commissions anymore to safeguard my energy, I wanted to be honest with you all about why I had a change of heart. I'll also give you a close-up look at the stitches and yarn I'm using for this commission. Your kind comments on my recent "Learning to be Kind to Myself" video meant so much to me, thank you! The yarn I'm using for this blanket: Caron Simply Soft https://amzn.to/4cK3nFO Granny Stitch Ripple Tutorial: https://youtu.be/y16wthYrArw If you’d like to support my work, you can purchase one of my patterns or make a small donation through my Ko-fi page. It truly helps me continue creating and sharing with you. 💖 My Etsy and Ravelry shops Etsy shop: https://olgapoltava.etsy.com Ravelry shop: https://www.ravelry.com/stores/olga-poltava-designs ☕️ My Kofi page Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/R6R6155UZ 00:00 Intro: A Cold Rainy Day & The New Project 01:26 Why Things are Slow: YouTube Revenue & Seasonality 02:10 Etsy Shop Updates: Lowering Prices 03:09 Looking for New Opportunities 04:03 The New Commission Story 04:55 Design Vision: Ripple Blanket & AI Tools 05:20 Sizing and Yarn Choice (Caron Simply Soft) 05:58 Commission Tips: The 50% Deposit 07:05 Am I Undercharging? 08:23 Pattern Details & Swatching Tips 10:47 Redoing a Mistake: "Frog and Rework" 12:32 Finding Peace in the Rain 14:17 Outro & Dog Walk with Teddy #crochet #OlgaPoltava #crochetblanket