- It is craft week.
And actually in 2019
when I did the pilot audition for this show
I was lucky enough to find someone in this world
who I asked to be my partner in this show.
He is a Drew's News correspondent.
But his real claim to fame is being an insane crocheter.
It's Jonah Larson everybody!
(audience claps)
- Hey Drew, I'm so excited to be here
to kick off craft week with some crochet.
- Oh Jonah, I just love doing everything in life with you.
News and stories and reviewing documentaries.
But today I can't think of a better authority
to help teach us crocheting than you!
- Yes I'm so excited to teach you how to crochet.
But first I wanted to thank you
for your intrepid and thoughtful remarks on 2020.
(Drew screams)
It just highlights the fact
that we need to come together as one,
and heal and be thankful and grateful
for our diversity and the fact that we're all different.
And it's just so important to come together as a nation.
And for that reason that you just highlighted,
that's why I'm so proud to be an American.
(audience claps)
- Oh I'm always so impressed with you Jonah.
And you are the definition of intrepid.
And I can't think of anything that makes me less intrepid
than crocheting sometimes.
Because I am intimidated by it.
But luckily I'm in your hands.
What have you got?
How do you get us started?
How do you get us out of the fear and into the crocheting?
- The first step when you're about to crochet
is of course the yarn and your hook.
And I recommend a bulky to a super bulky weight yarn
accompanied with an eight millimeter crochet hook.
Because it's bigger so you can see your stitches easier.
And also your projects go fast,
so you have instant accomplishment.
Which is so important in the learning process
to be able to see your work.
And when you're crocheting
the first step is to make the slip knot.
Which is putting the yarn on your hook.
And then after that
you can begin to actually work your project.
- Literally how do I-- - So if you
have your materials, let's hop right in.
- How do I start?
Like I've got the needles right here.
What is the first thing I do?
- The first thing that you do
is it's time for making your slip knot.
So take the end off your yarn ball
and then just pull out a nice distance.
Then you set it aside.
- Oh gosh, here I go Jonah.
I can't even find the end of my thing.
(audience laughing)
By the way of course I pulled the end of this thing
and I started unraveling the one thing that was crocheted.
Oh gosh Jonah, this.
(Drew screams)
(Drew laughs)
Okay does anyone have a scissor?
(Drew screams)
Jonah!
What have I done wrong?
Oh thank you Arturo.
His real name is Arthur, but I call him Arturo.
Thank you.
Okay now what?
By the way, this is literally taped down
I don't know why but okay.
Look at what I've got Jonah.
Two needles and an end.
- So.
I have to correct, it's a crochet hook,
needles are for knitting.
- Oh okay.
By the way I did knit a sweater,
or no a scarf once for an ex boyfriend
and he kindly wore it.
Which was very kind.
It was a sad scarf but he was nice about it.
Okay what do I do?
- So you're first gonna just take the strand
and then just turn it and then just make a little loop.
- Okay.
- [Jonah] Like so.
- Okay.
Got it-- - And then take
the longest strand attached to your yarn ball
and push it up through that loop.
Like so.
- Oh my gosh, Jonah, Jonah!
And here's the important thing
what everybody needs to know is that look, Jonah!
(audience claps) (Drew screams)
Step one I did-- - And then all you have to do
is just pull the two strands at the bottom
and then you can just insert your hook in that loop.
And you've made your slip knot.
The slip knot is usually the hardest part for people
for some reason.
- Well good news, I did the first thing.
It was messy just like I am.
And Jonah is gonna be doing the show.
He's gonna be making something throughout the whole show.
And by the end
you're gonna have made something, right Jonah?
- Yes, I will,
using this beautiful aquamarine alpaca blend yarn.
- Yeah you will.
Oh I can't wait to see it.
All right and on our website
The Drew Barrymore Show dot com,
Jonah is gonna teach you how to get your crocheting on
and be intrepid with the yarn and everything.
Jonah, we'll be back throughout the rest of the show.
Thank you.
Before we jump into the news
let's quickly check in with our resident crocheter Jonah.
Jonah?
How's it going?
- Oh it's going really really good.
Look at all these beautiful ridges
on the project that I'm working on.
I just love the texture.
- Well I can't wait to see it the end of the show
what you've made.
And guess what I've made?
Nothing.
(audience laughs)
I'm still stuck. - Keep practicing.
- I will and I will Jonah.
Okay Jonah, what do you got?
By the end of the show you're gonna make something, did you?
- Yes I did.
Here it is.
- Oh Jonah, how do you do it? (audience claps)
You are intrepid!
And we're gonna see you all week.
And I love you so much.
I love being a partner with you.
Thank you to everyone of the BFF's.
Everyone at home, thank you for having me.
(upbeat music)