You're an amazing woman and crocheter. You're also one of the very few who DON'T CHARGE FOR HER PATTERNS AND TUTORIALS. That just proves that you just love what you do and really want others to learn from your knowledge. Thank you, Crystal.❤👍🏽

Someone in the comments said to get a portable clothes rack. I think get 2 or 3. Not too expensive, you can get them at walmart or Amazon, and some come with rollers. Have someone be putting the blankets on them behind the scenes for you and then just switch them out. I think thats an excellent idea. Have the boxes to ship them handy, and when each one is done, someone can fold it up, put it in the box and the name written on the box. Make it a family affair 😂😂😂😂

Personally- that’s so much of a time commitment. Because, it’s not just the auction. It’s also shipping all of these out. You and your family cannot devote the entire summer to livestreams. Let EBAY do 80% of the auctions, and do one or two live streams. The rest on eBay. It still means TONS of work for you and yours. Love all you do ❤

Hey Crystal! I think you should do 1 or 2 shortish auctions per week at your own pace because if you do Ebay, they take out fees and then you won't get as much. Maybe get a photography background holder (looks like a pole on 2 stands for hanging clothes with adjustable height) and use that to 'hold' the blanket while you auction it off. I know your arms get tired holding them. I still believe you can raise over $100,000 but Ebay would take out those fees and YOU are a much better auctioneer!! I hope you find the letter that was included in the box with the baby blanket and hat. Love ya! Hugs to you and the family 💗💗💗 ❤️🇺🇸🦄🧚

I could watch you unboxing these afghans every day.

Let Mr. Bag O Day help with livestream, he can take your place periodically giving you a break. I think ge would be great. Get little Rose to be his assistant. Just a thought !!! You're the best Crystal !!!

The problem with eBay is the fees. If you can I’d recommend doing two live streams a day (to allow people in different time zones the ability to attend)- and only do like 10 blankets per stream (or whatever you can handle while keeping the streams shorter so you don’t get worn out!) 💜💜💜 you can setup a schedule ahead of time and maybe even post what blanket is being auctioned on what day by showing a list on your Facebook page.

I think you should do the auction however you want. If Ebay would be easier for you, then do that. Yes, they charge fees, but those fees would be worth making things easier on our Crystal. What everyone forgets is you are paying shipping to ship each blanket off as well. I would say you should take 10% of the auction proceeds to cover shipping. It's a lot of blankets to ship this year. I love that you do this and that shelter is going to be excited no matter how much money you give them, so a little for fees won't hurt.

Your body and brain is probably telling you to slow down for a minute! Listen to them! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Your smile, when you show us the blankets is more than enough reward for the work that goes into them. I am certain that everyone agrees.

Hi Crystal, I love that you stopped to show us the hooks your subscriber sent you. Thats so touching that she knew you would take care of them. You are so special. 😊

Oh my goodness!! That pop up sunflower 🌻 blanket!!!! Took my breath away!!!!! I have an idea about the auction process… Maybe to save your voice you could add all the blankets and divide it into bundles… like say you have 200… divide it by 5 livestreams and limit your time to save your voice. Just be firm and only have that 40 in your room and when they are gone you’re done for the day…. Just a thought

Your heart must barely fit in your home. You're truly the kindness hearted person. Your channel is by far my most favorite. Thank you for helping me with crocheting. Ive learned so many new stitches and patterns. Blessings for your auction. You're going surpass 100k.

The selfish part of me, that LOVED the livestream auctions, wants to say just do multiple livestreams..the other part says that we trust YOU, Crystal. Do what is best for YOU but know I’ll be there however you decide to do them! ❤

Thank you Crystal and all the wonderful crocheters who donated to this needing cause!💕💕

"I've got $25 for it!!!" God bless her. That virus stitch is one of my favorites, too. Hugs to all.

I adore hearing your daughter’s voice and seeing her little hand reach in. So many beautiful afghans! Thank you for doing this, Crystal.

I watched until the end and I am in tears! How beautiful this entire posting ! The joy is written all over your beautiful face! Many blessings my friend and crochet teacher!

Beautiful all of them all, honestly it makes me realise there is still so much good in the world 🥰. It was a joy to see you with the hooks, you literally light up when you saw them. As for Miss Rose what an awesome assistant she is 🥰🥰🥰. Hope your ankle gets better quickly ❤️❤️.

I love seeing all the beautiful blankets that have been donated. So wonderful that people care for the precious animals. 🩵🩷

I don’t know which is more enjoyable seeing the blankets or seeing your face when YOU see the blankets. Such an appreciative human being and by being so have so many who appreciate you!! ❤

To make the most possible you do the auction. Your love for yarn, knowledge of the stitches and yarns used bring the blankets to life. You say how it feels and how it looks in person. It would be easier on you to go with Etsy, but it won't make near as much. You bring it to life for everything and they get caught up in the live bidding. I can't wait. Love those episodes. Every afghan you hold up inspires me to crochet more. You are the best Chrystal. 💜

The granny square blanket is stunning. Have a beautiful day.

Loved hearing your sweet little daughter in the background. She was enjoying all the blankets as much as you. Loved it!

I know you will make more money if you auction them most people bid because of you. It is so much work for you, but people wouldn't mind if you had a dozen auctions. We just all love spending time with you and will be there no matter what you decide. ❤

My granddaughters sister gave me bags of yarn... and some hooks .(belong to her gramma). So im 72 so yes they are very vintage yarn. I cryed going thru this yarn. I picked out quite a few granny squares she had made, BUT i found a." J gem" hook.. i was excited as you ..

I am just amazed at all the talented crocheters out there. I want every blanket I see! I love starting my day with a video from Crystal! Bet you didn’t know we have coffee together every morning. Stay well, you are the best.

I think you (the shelter) would raise a lot more by doing your live stream. Thank you for helping all the animals with your generous time and caring attitude. You are awesome!

Good morning, Crystal! Live auction is better. Maybe auction could be divided into several parts?

Hi Crystal! All of these blankets are just amazing. But there are SO MANY! Please take care of yourself with the health condition you are managing. Long auctions may not be the best idea. I personally want you happy and healthy above anything else. 😊

Gorgeous blankets ❤ Crystal you already know most of your followers would be there if you have your auction on eBay but you will also be reaching massive people all over the world. ❤

I have a one word vocabulary as I see all the blankets! WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! 🤩🤩🤩

You are one in a hundred million and dont know it!! You are like sunshine and rainbows to so many of us. I have seen your this too shall pass verse on your tv and had noticed your other one you had. And even seeing that has helped me as I face my daily problems too. I try to remember that. And then you come on and cheer me up. You just dont know. Not a stalker I've been watching since the beginning. You've taught me so many stitches and designs I would have never known. I had been crocheting since I was nine but only knew the basics. Thank you ever so much

It brings me joy to see the helpers come out to support the auction! Love Evelyn’s take on everything too ❤❤❤

Love that you include your daughter in the videos.

You make the most refreshing lemonade out of lemons. I would not be surprised to see your number of subscribers climb faster than ever. You are so incredibly talented and have such a beautiful spirit. We love you more than ever. 💜

That little Rose is just as sweet and sincere as her momma. Your heart is huge!

Wow! Magnificent Blankets! These are so well made and all of them are my favourites!

Good Morning Crystal, thank you for all you do for the yarn community.

Crystal, please be careful. I pray that you and your ankle feel better. 🙏 I have to add that I enjoyed seeing the hooks with you letting us know what era they're from. You are not weird because you like to make up stories about the hooks. It shows you have an appreciation for quality.

The only issue I can think of with doing the auctions on Ebay is that they will send you a 1099 tax form if you make over $600 of sales in a year. I don't know if there is any kind of exception to that with a charity type of thing, but probably best to check Ebay's policies so you don't incur a tax situation you aren't prepared for, or don't want to deal with. Just something to look into. Love all you do!! ❤

Like Cynthia said let Mr.Bod help. Stick with what works. Those were amazing and the gift of custodial of the hooks made me almost cry. What and honor that was....true treasure🥰. She knew. Please take care of yourself 😮. Love to you and your beautiful family and congrats again on your 1 million 🎉❣️👍

Every single one has been stunning! Might I suggest a live auction for a portion of the afghans and Ebay for the rest? Be sure to mention all these crazy thoughts about "not good enough" when you put them up for auction. You know we will prove them so very wrong!

After what happened with your last live, EBAY might be better. Whatever you're comfortable with 🧡

I love watching the live auctions and the fun we all have sending messages and connecting as a loving, caring community of friends for the fur babies.🥰 Crystal I also know that you need to do this in the best way for you and your family. We love Mr. BOD and Evelyn Rose and would enjoy seeing them do this with you, Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for humankind!! Love you all my friend!!❤️

I recognized your flower squares right away. I used them to border my granddaughter's blanket. I love how they are used to make this blanket. How FANTASTIC!!!! I've NEVER seen anyone make a blanket with the ruffles around each square!!! It looks FABULOUS!!! I'm going to have to make this as soon as all my projects are finished!!! TFS! Austin TX USA

I just got my grandma's old yarn and hooks, there was a Hero in it! I was so excited! 💘

Ohh!! That Flower Garden Blanket is gorgeous!!🤩Love all the colors she chose!!😍You’re right Crystal!! Absolutely stunning!!💖👏🌷🥰🇨🇦

Stunning, stunning, stunning work ❣️

They are all gorgeous! ❤

Gorgeous Gorgeous blankets ❤❤. So sweet for her to give you her Hooks , she gave them to the right person ❤.

Yes! Please do a post virus blanket. I love that pattern. Also because the live auction is so popular maybe you could auction 10 blankets and eBay the others. (Maybe live auction the ones you think will go for highest prices to maximize your donation.) whatever you decide is best for you! ❤

Oh, WOW!!! Prettiest blankets I've seen so far. So many in one video!!! Every one is my FAVORITE!!! I love to see what patterns look like worked up into a blanket. And the way colors are used!!! Everyone did a beautiful job!!! Such great crocheters within your followers!!! Just WOW!!! Watching makes me want to go crochet. Such an inspiration to watch!!!! TFS! My son said same thing about using a big dumpster to get rid of my crafty supplies!!! LOL I have very old crochet hooks from my mother & grandmother!!! I use them all the time. Makes me feel like they are here with me!! My grandma taught me to crochet. I cherish their hooks. I told my son all my hooks have to go to Crystal at BOD!!! And you can give away any you dont want. I'm OLD, but don't expect to leave this earth anytime soon!! I've still got too many of your patterns I need to make!!! Haha! Its TRUE!!! I just cannot bear the thought of my old hooks going into a dumpster!!! So I know they'd get to a good home with you. Thanks for sharing all the donated blankets!!! What a TREAT to WATCH!!! Thank you, Crystal. I know all these donations warm your heart! What KIND people sub your channel!! TFS!! HUGS from Austin TX USA

All so beautiful. Thank you.

I love seeing all of the beautiful afghans. I'm so grateful to you for your wonderful tutorials and gentle teaching. You can't spend all summer doing live streams. I think Ebay would be great with maybe one short live auction

Love watching you review old crochet hooks😊❤

Beautiful blankets... Fantastic job on all the blankets...

Beautiful blankets everyone. Great job!

Wow , those blankets are gorgeous

Oh my gosh! These are gorgeous!

That ruffled one is amazing!! Wow great job, beautiful

Beautiful Blankets! Great crocheting, everyone! ❤

Thank You Crystal and Rose for showing these GORGEOUS blankets!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!

Love all the free patterns and have used many of them! ❤️

I never heard of last year's auction until it was over, so I don't know if this is plausible. If you already have a picture of each blanket, it would be nice to see them for a few seconds each, numbered 1 through however many. Then every 2 weeks (or whatever) over the summer you could live auction, letting people know from what number to whatever number will be on the auction block. That way they may enjoy each auction yet may be sure to see the ones that have blankets they want to bid on. (Really, who wouldn't want to see all of them?) You could do a test EBay with a small variety of the blankets to see if they will garner higher or lower bids than the auctioneer might get? It was sweet to hear Evelyn's comments over the gorgeous Mill Ends blanket.

I personally loved the live auction.

I’m with Evelyn! Lol! I love every blanket you showed and want them all!! Wow! The time, talent, and costs that went into every beautiful blanket to raise as much money as possible for Crystal’s Animal Rescue Auction is so kind, generous, supportive and absolutely inspiring!! Thank you to everyone involved!! So many animals will be helped!!🥹💕 Thank you Crystal for giving everyone the opportunity to participate! I realize that it takes a tremendous amount of time, energy and voice for you to do everything that needs to be done for the Auction to do the best it can. Please be mindful in pacing yourself the best ways you can!🤗 I know it will be extremely exhausting for you. That is something I know all about in major overdoing it due to my chronic health conditions. I don’t know how eBay works but it sounds like that might be a helpful option for some of the blankets. There are other good ideas that are being posted that could be helpful too. Love and Light to you, Eric, Evelyn, the rest of your children and all your fur babies!!🙏🥰😘❤️💕🌹🇨🇦

Loved hearing Miss Rose in the back ground ❤. She could be a great assistant for your auction, with her enthusiasm and happy spirit!

Beautiful blankets I love all of them ❤

They are all so pretty. Everyone did a great job!

Simply marvelous, talented, good-hearted folks. Beautiful works!

The blankets are gorgeous, and that Freddie shirt is awesome !! I love it ❤

Hello Crystal thank you for all you do, I appreciate you. Blessings

My gosh those blankets are all gorgeous !! Evelyn is so adorbs ! ❤❤❤

Truthfully, I believe that the live auctions would bring in more money than listing them on Ebay due to the interaction with people. The time you would spend on them is something you need to consider for your health and your family. If you do decide to do the live auctions, I would take the total number of items and divide them over several smaller (2ish hours) live streams. Perhaps once a week. This will allow people who can't catch one to possibly catch a later one. This would also allow you to rest between live streams and save your voice and energy for other activities. Having several auctions over a few weeks would also allow for a wider pool of people and funds to be available for people to spend. The pro's of EBAY is you can set a longer time span for people to bid. If you do decide to do EBAY I would do the same thing. Put smaller 'pools' of items up for auction so items don't get lost in a LONG store front. If you put 10-20 items up at a time and give a week for bidding. You could do a shorter video at the start of auctions to showcase which items will be listed that week. This would be less time intensive than livestreaming each individual auction but would take more 'behind the scene' action to set up listings and take pictures of each item. Either decision or a hybrid of options will bring in lots of money for the animals and I can only imagine the pride you feel with your community!

All of the blankets are wonderful. Such talent😊👏🏽

Hi Crystal, so many Gorgeous blankets! Everyone is so talented!

I can’t wait for your auction!!! All the talent, time and kindness in the blankets for such a worthy cause. I have 3 rescue girls and we’ll be there to hopefully win one. Thanks for all that you do Crystal. You’re awesome!

Beautiful blankets. You and your family have a great day ❤

The bag is going to be beautiful!

Gorgeous blankets

Stunning blankets! 😍

Beautiful, beautiful blankets

More beautiful Blankets! ❤❤❤

Beautiful blankets! 🧡💛💙

Hi Crystal! What a beautiful batch of blankets! Everyone is so talented!❤

Love love this afghan. Pop up sunflowers with ruffles. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Good morning, Crystal!

I love "Take your daughter to work day". Evelyn you sound so sweet, hope you can join us more behind the scenes!! Crystal I love that your daughter loves dresses, my daughter and granddaughters grew out of that phase way to fast. Love to you and your family!! Almost forgot, I don't do EBay anymore. But I do think since you have a million viewers, you might get the most by doing it yourself. We can all invite our friends/family to join in to watch!!!

Oh wowowowowo the first blankt is gorgeous

ALL those blankets are absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤❤Thank you❤❤😂

I think you'll get the most bang on live streams as there is the excitement of it happening live. Thanks for what you do for the animals. Have a great day!

Those were all so gorgeous. I totally understand Jennie cause my children will do the same thing. ❤

Good morning Crystal! You look super cheerful in that beautiful blue shirt. ❤

Beautiful blankets😊

Beautiful blankets, in awe of the craftsmanship and love put into each piece. Inspiring😊

I love the blanket reveals❤❤❤❤

Hey Crystal so happy to see you❤

I love seeing all these beautiful works of art. Very talented people out there.

The turquoise Ombré Granny is so so pretty!!