It's not worth it anymore... I am leaving Youtube

Thank you so much to everyone who supported me during my YouTube journey! I wish you all the best!

[OlgaPoltava]

Thank you everyone! I honestly didn't expect this overwhelming amount of kindness, compassion and support you've poured onto me! Please know, it's not anyone's fault I'm leaving YT. I'm stepping away from YouTube because 
1) My channel failed as a business. I simply don't make enough to compensate for the time and effort I've been putting into it.
2) I have a severe burnout. I am mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted.
But I will be fine! I'll take a break, I'll recharge, and I will figure out the way to move forward!
I will not delete the channel! I will not delete any videos! I had made all these videos for you! Enjoy the tutorials, crochet, create, learn... I hope my videos will be helpful to you! 🤗😘🧶🌷

[karenalbery]

Anyone who thinks 5 american dollars is too much for any knit or crochet pattern better just learn to design their own patterns.

[mscscottage]

As a retired teacher, I subscribe to many crochet channels on You Tube and in fact, have a channel myself. I have watched you for awhile and have always appreciated your makes. I contacted you recently to ask permission to take your Rabbit Tracks Baby Blanket patters and adapt it to make a 'Somebunny' in the Meadow Blanket for my channel. You graciously allowed me to do that very thing and now there are blankets hopping all over the United States! I have always given credit to you as the original designer, mentioning and thanking you each episode. We have been working on this very blanket during the month of July and are using this last Sunday to put on a special border. My channel was started in January and I have found the streets of this crocheting community to have been very friendly and helpful. I am dismayed to hear that you have been treated with disrespect. I do hope that this break is temporary until the ugly dies down and you can return with more of the beautiful things you have to offer. I pledge my support and will do all I can to promote you and your shop. Love, Ms C 😘

[SuseV]

*Dearest Olga* ~ I am heartbroken to hear this. I do not crochet. I AM also an artist and struggling to make a living with my own hands. I have watched you on yt. for PURE ENJOYMENT of YOU and your Crochet ART. *God Bless your Precious Heart and Beautiful Family NOW and Forever* ~ I cannot purchase anything right now, I will speak to my crochet friends to encourage them to go to your Etsy shop ~ Sending you Healing ~ *NOW* ~ Suse & Crew Vancouver ISLAND BC CANADA ~*~

[deadiemeyers]

I am truly saddened by your pain. Even as an elderly crocheter I have learned new techniques from you and appreciate your presence here. Sometimes self-care requires a new direction in life, and that can mean making hard choices. I wish you peace of mind and success as you make your way forward. Please hang on to hope. Things can turn around, and they often do. God be with you.

[allaya]

Girl, $5US is a BARGAIN for a well written pattern. I completely understand your frustration. It's a popularity contest that is not at all based in reality. I just found your channel, but I feel the depth of your sadness and frustration. You are a fantastic mother, and I hold you in the highest respect. Don't let them get you down. You are a fighter and you will win. Take care of yourself and do what you need to do. The next time I have the time to start a project I will purchase one of yours. Stay strong ❤

[namelessgrace]

Wow that is absolutely horrible to hear that people do that, leaving comments like that. I am so sorry, and the amount of time you put into your work speaks for itself. I made the flower scarf pattern for my mother and it's still her favorite thing that I made her. You are one of my favorite crochet YouTubers, and I completely understand where you're coming from.

[jeanneMN]

7:50 I am so sorry that people betrayed you on your Etsy & Rivalry sites.! I know YouTubers don't make money from their channel & I always appreciate you & others giving me free content. I love all of your patterns you showed & will continue to buy them from Esty. I wish you good luck & much happiness. ❤❤

[sandycantu]

Hi Olga ❤. Sorry for all your struggles. I can’t buy your patterns but I do love your work.
I did think that giving the thumbs up and watching tutorials to the end DID helped and you would receive your money. I’m so sorry.
I didn’t realize. Thank you for all you’ve done for us. Many blessings 🌹❤️🙏

[sometimesiwander]

Ok ppl!! Your mission should you choose to accept it…. Purchase at least 1 pattern by Olga within the next 24 hours! I purchased 3. I am a disabled veteran living on a small disability pension, but I am a mom who raised 5 kids w/out the benefit of child support. One of my kids has an incurable disease as in less than 1% of the world population has her disease so I totally understand needing to take care of your kids & your family. I love this channel as I have enjoyed watching the videos & tho I admit starting far more projects than I have thus far finished- I have always found this channel inspiring. I support women. I support small business owners. I support entrepreneurs. I fully support ppl taking care of their loved ones and getting some remuneration for their efforts. I am a visual learner so I may never use my patterns unless Olga already has videos uploaded, but who knows? Maybe this old dog can finally learn a new trick. lol. Peace and blessings to all. Pls let’s show Olga and her business some love today!

[judith]

Dearest Olga, this is so sad! As a fellow crocheter I have watched and used so many of your beautifully done videos, You truly are one of the best tutors around. I understand completely how you feel. It's soul destroying to put in so much time, work and effort and get little, or no, reward. KNow that you and your work are loved, and will be missed. I wish you well in whatever you choose to do.

[karamichele]

Thank you for sharing. I also want to point out to new crocheters that watching a video tutorial is helpful but when you buy the pattern and crochet along with the video you are learning how to read a pattern for only a few dollars. It’s unfortunate that this is the result of such selfishness. I’m sorry you’ve had to deal with this. Wishing you the best and I hope you have better days from here.

[TigerMoran]

Oh Olga, yours was the first channel I came to as a learner to teach myself how to make something as a gift, you guided me through every step with your wonderful explanations (and I adore the way you say crochet), and enabled me to make something I never thought possible. I am so sorry that things have become so cruel when it comes to people targeting your shop, there are so many people coming into this space now where crochet designers such as yourself are being treated so poorly by new crocheters who believe that they are owed content and free patterns. Honestly this has made me revaluate how I have been using your videos and I will now be going and purchasing the two patterns I used to make a cardigan and a scarf because you are RIGHT, you do deserve to make money, and no one is entitled to your hard work for free! Love to you and your boys, I hope that if you do so this you know you're adored by this community. ~TM

[lindacaro]

I am sorry to see you leave, and I know your beautiful work will be missed! I wish you all the best and thank you for all that you’ve given to this channel!

[miss_pinya]

I have mostly been an intermittent viewer but THANK YOU for being such an inspiration since my early days starting out in crocheting. I absolutely understand this decision, please take care & I hope opportunities find you ❤️

[GrannyBlanketSue]

I am so sorry for everything. I love crocheting but only crochet C2C blankets for a missionary charity. While I crochet I love to listen to you crocheting as I find your voice very comforting. I am so sorry that I have not bought any patterns from you, as I don't follow patterns, but as I only do C2C blankets I do not need a pattern. I will miss you so much and I sincerely hope we will see you on here again, soon. Please don't be away too long. Look after yourself and your 2 dear boys. Thank you for everything you have done. I appreciate all your hard work. 😢💕🧶

[laureenclarke]

So sorry to hear this sad news. You have many beautiful patterns. I have enjoyed your channel. Thank you for your wonderful tutorials. I wish and your boys luck and happiness. 🙏 happiness

[taniareguin]

So sorry you had that experience. Being self-employed myself, I get when you just can't do it any more. The more you go, the further behind you get. Thank you for the frank reminder that we're all vulnerable and kindness goes a long way. I certainly hope you can find a way to make your situation work out. Wishing you the best.

[aineoloughlin]

I am so sorry to hear all your hard work has not made enough money to provide for you and your family. I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavours.

[ChristinesCraftTable]

Dear Olga, I'm stopping now to say a prayer for you that God would provide the resources you need to provide for your family and the wisdom and direction in every area of your life including you amazing talent as a crocheter, designer, and artist. Your work is beautiful and inspiring. Your channel has blessed me. I don't have any answers myself, only this, that God does, and He knows your situation, and He is able to answer our prayers in ways we never could have imagined. I hope you will place your trust in Him and His faithfulness. And that you would soon see His mighty hand at work in your life, guiding, protecting, providing for you and loving you. Christine ❤