Crocheting prodigy is now a high school junior and prolific philanthropist

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  • čas přidán 7. 04. 2024
  • Jonah Larson uses proceeds from crocheting to make life better in his native Ethiopia.
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Komentáře • 139

  • @NakaidaBeauzec
    @NakaidaBeauzec Před 2 měsíci +86

    So a young man can do so much good and yet people with billions do nothing in comparison, he sure was raised well.

  • @gmtegirl
    @gmtegirl Před 2 měsíci +134

    I absolutely love that kid. As a fellow crocheter (admittedly way less prolific), I am in awe and a fan. Well done Jonah.

  • @mshaikh1
    @mshaikh1 Před 2 měsíci +53

    As a chemist and a crocheter, I realise how much mathematics and spacial knowledge is needed when designing a crochet project. Jonah truly is a genius!

  • @zentierra7803
    @zentierra7803 Před 2 měsíci +66

    What a remarkable young man! He is an example to us all. May light and spiritual blessings follow him and his family throughout their lives. Thank you for sharing...we need more stories like this one. 💖

  • @elainewilliams497
    @elainewilliams497 Před 2 měsíci +56

    The world needs more Jonah’s 🧶💕🌺

  • @carolmeyer4186
    @carolmeyer4186 Před 2 měsíci +55

    HIS FAMILY has loved and he has returned the love. WHAT A LUCKY GROUP. As for CROCHETING that is a GIFT from GOD. Keep up the good work Jonah. 😊

    • @jonnawyatt
      @jonnawyatt Před 2 měsíci +2

      Don't spoil it with god nonsense.

    • @donnapuckett4992
      @donnapuckett4992 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@jonnawyatt Prove that GOD does not exist. God Bless

    • @I.am.hooked
      @I.am.hooked Před 2 měsíci

      @@donnapuckett4992prove that he does exist.

  • @novathewomanking9675
    @novathewomanking9675 Před 2 měsíci +15

    I'm like sitting here with tears in my eyes watching this story.
    God bless you jonah!!!!❤

  • @jb6712
    @jb6712 Před 2 měsíci +27

    I've been keeping track of this young man via YT for the last few years. He's absolutely amazing, and his parents must be as well, considering they have control of his money for now. I'm referring, of course, to all the philanthropic work he's done already, and continues to do.
    I've been crocheting for 51 years, and I have to say, my skills are not as good as his. I taught both my son, and my older nephew to crochet. Son crocheted until his death at the age of 31, and he taught his then-girlfriend how to crochet.
    Nephew crochets every night after work, he and his wife together.
    It's wonderful to see young people continuing one of the oldest, most useful crafts in the world!

    • @hattiem.7966
      @hattiem.7966 Před 2 měsíci +4

      So sorry about your son.😢I wish I had learned to crochet as a child but I was playing outside so much.I only know 4 stitches and don't like counting them so I make mistakes.

    • @MargaretUK
      @MargaretUK Před 2 měsíci +2

      Keep trying, it's a fantastic craft and worth persevering with 😊👍

  • @HereWeGoAgain661
    @HereWeGoAgain661 Před 2 měsíci +11

    This young man is in love with life and will make a fine detailed surgeon. I am glad to see him reach out to his roots and give back to those who need. He will be a well-rounded young man as he journeys through life.

  • @HenriettaHudson-we4wv
    @HenriettaHudson-we4wv Před 2 měsíci +26

    Jonah, I'm so proud of you for breaking barriers around crochet. I've been crocheting for close to 20 years!!! Keep following your dreams and don't let the haters get you down!!!!

    • @stockinettestitch
      @stockinettestitch Před 2 měsíci +2

      What haters? 🤷🏼‍♀️. Everyone thinks he’s amazing.

    • @debbiefox6846
      @debbiefox6846 Před 2 měsíci +5

      ​@@stockinettestitchbelieve it or not there have been negative & cruel people. Most of us who follow Jonah just shut them down. He is such an amazing young man. So talented and I as I'm sure many of us think he will make a fantastic surgeon with those blessed hands of his and the amazing and generous mind to go with them. 🧶💕

  • @morningloryke
    @morningloryke Před 2 měsíci +12

    So proud of Jonah. Have followed his adventures and he lives just a town away.

  • @jimmyhoffa2458
    @jimmyhoffa2458 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I remember years ago a famous football player did
    needlepoint to relax.
    I don't know you, but I am so PROUD. of your GIFT!
    Keep those smiles on our faces You touch so many lives!
    GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

  • @satsumamoon
    @satsumamoon Před 2 měsíci +7

    His mom is lovely and they have a lovely home there. Jonah really did" luck out" and so did his family.

  • @beverlyjohnson9493
    @beverlyjohnson9493 Před 2 měsíci +8

    You can not help but fall in love with this amazing child.

  • @melissareid640
    @melissareid640 Před 2 měsíci +14

    Amazing Young Man. God Bless You, You are a beautiful young man.

  • @UndertheNeedle282
    @UndertheNeedle282 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I'm low-key jealous of how quickly he can crochet and without even looking. I can't do that 😞. I only knew him for his crocheting. I had no idea what a humanitarian he was. Great job Jonah!

  • @lisavitale8410
    @lisavitale8410 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Incredible story! I’d heard if Jonah before and his crochet talent, but his philanthropy is a new one to me. Way to go, Jonah!

  • @Elfie0100
    @Elfie0100 Před 2 měsíci +16

    What a treasure! God bless you and your family. Keep up the good work and being creative and generous.

  • @anndennis7163
    @anndennis7163 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Love this story and this cute little guy. And he's so intelligent to boot. "Lucked out, indeed"

  • @thedonleroy
    @thedonleroy Před 2 měsíci +19

    What an amazing young man.

  • @jackimayo5650
    @jackimayo5650 Před 2 měsíci +6

    What a remarkable and exciting young child.. He is positive and a giver to all.

  • @lisathomas1622
    @lisathomas1622 Před 2 měsíci +8

    His story is terrific. I am lucky to have known of him for years.

  • @2_pencil
    @2_pencil Před 2 měsíci +5

    Isn’t it wonderful when people find what they love to do?

  • @broella6493
    @broella6493 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Such a genius! Thank god he was rescued out of that orphanage!

  • @kathyk479
    @kathyk479 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I teach crochet to students. 3rd to 5th grade. Jonah has been a good inspiration for my students to keep trying when they crochet. ,!

  • @kathyoneill2218
    @kathyoneill2218 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a wonderful kid! Giving back to his country of origin part of the blessings he has. With God's guiding hand, his business is changing the world for the better. Blessings to her loving Mom as well

  • @miaomiaochan
    @miaomiaochan Před 5 dny

    His parents have done a spectacular job not only helping him thrive despite his rough beginnings, but encouraging his passion for crocheting and (most importantly) raising him to be a kind, compassionate person.
    He must be protected at all costs. He will change the world.

  • @curlaque
    @curlaque Před 2 měsíci +1

    What an amazing, articulate, handsome , kind, talented teen! I am beyond impressed at what he has accomplished in his young life. The fact he gives so much back just brings tears to my eyes! I have no doubt Jonah will be a surgeon, an amazing surgeon! God bless you and your family Jonah!❤️👏👏👏👏

  • @leannelane7004
    @leannelane7004 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Jonah!!! I'd love to crochet like you!! God bless you and make your paths straight and do great things through you!!❤❤

  • @Schatzie301
    @Schatzie301 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a wonderful young man. He has done so much for so many. I can’t say enough good about him. And I’m sure a lot of the credit goes to his incredible parents.

  • @marinadoerksen8107
    @marinadoerksen8107 Před 2 měsíci +10

    How I LOVE it when an adopted child loves his adoptive family rather than rebelling against the people who love him.

    • @Yomamadrunk
      @Yomamadrunk Před 2 měsíci +1

      That sounds perspnal. Don't bring that here this is a positive adoption. Negative adoptions have nothing to do with them.

    • @UndertheNeedle282
      @UndertheNeedle282 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Most kids rebel against their parents in some fashion. Even if they're the same blood. It has nothing to do with adoption.

    • @jdbrunson2791
      @jdbrunson2791 Před 2 měsíci

      AMEN ❤️ 🙏 GOD'S BLESSINGS ❤️ 🙏

  • @nanzyz
    @nanzyz Před 2 měsíci +7

    I have both of his books...he is so talented and a lovely person!

  • @user-bn1wj3lk5g
    @user-bn1wj3lk5g Před měsícem +1

    You are a rare Gem Jonah wish you nothing but blessings in your future endeavors God bless you.

  • @Jessd85
    @Jessd85 Před 2 měsíci +3

    He seems to have such a sweet and loving soul.

  • @stockinettestitch
    @stockinettestitch Před 2 měsíci +2

    What a gift to the world. God bless his mother who had him and then placed him and his wonderful family now.

  • @blazefairchild465
    @blazefairchild465 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I would love to see Jonas again ! What an amazing young man !

  • @dizzymindy6024
    @dizzymindy6024 Před měsícem

    Wow, what a heartwarming story.
    Jonah is clearly a genius!
    I want to commend his parents, for they adopted this brilliant boy, and then nurtured him with love and joy, and now, Jonah is giving back. What an amazing young man. What a wonderful story.

  • @lydiapotgieter7867
    @lydiapotgieter7867 Před 5 dny

    This is the best story. May he be blessed out of his socks.

  • @palatina6626
    @palatina6626 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Jonah you are amazing!

  • @linedanzer4302
    @linedanzer4302 Před měsícem

    I started following Jonah from day one on CZcams before his voice even changed. I have one of his books and have crocheted a few of his demo items. So happy to know he's now in high school. *Looking forward to seeing great things from you Jonah! Keep up the good work and never lose your altruistic spirit.* @ 2:39 that photo is on page 21 of his book, *"Hello, CROCHET Friends!"* and is my favorite photo of Jonah. The excitement, gleam, and anticipation in his eyes and on his face is so beautiful!

  • @janerainbow5158
    @janerainbow5158 Před 2 měsíci

    I just started crocheting and am realizing what a wonderful community it is ❤❤❤❤ BLESS YOU YOUNG ONE ❤❤❤❤

  • @MercedesHale-jx3tu
    @MercedesHale-jx3tu Před 2 měsíci +1

    We need more people like him!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @smittywinxroller7771
    @smittywinxroller7771 Před 2 měsíci +2

    This kid is a lovable creative genius! ❤️

  • @9mccloud
    @9mccloud Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’m so happy he was adopted to a family of love❤

  • @PollyAlice2000
    @PollyAlice2000 Před měsícem

    God bless you always, Jonah! You make so many of us smile!

  • @BB-pv6cf
    @BB-pv6cf Před měsícem +1

    Wow! God bless him even more!

  • @melodysafo5437
    @melodysafo5437 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I really like this kid. He’s great!

  • @vanessadeklerk2862
    @vanessadeklerk2862 Před měsícem

    What an incredible young man! May God keep on blessing you abundantly. ❤

  • @SmilingFerryBoat-lb1wr
    @SmilingFerryBoat-lb1wr Před 2 měsíci

    Jonah you are such an amazing kid.May you continue to prosper in all that you do.I pray that God will continue bless you in all your endeavors.God continue blessings 🙌🏽 on you your mom and all your supporters.I am one of them.❤ You are going to be a great surgeon.Acknowledge God at all times and he will direct your path.

  • @nonni139
    @nonni139 Před měsícem

    ❤ God bless this young boy. Wow, he really made me speechless. I really hope the best for him and his family. ❤

  • @IceLynne
    @IceLynne Před měsícem

    What an amazing beautiful soul ❤ A true reflection of the love he's received ❤ #LoveEveryOne

  • @joanneineson9516
    @joanneineson9516 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You are an awesome individual! What great things you are doing ❤❤❤

  • @ladyknu-knu9906
    @ladyknu-knu9906 Před 2 měsíci

    What a kind hearted and loving young man. He can really crochet better than anybody that I know. I was taught to crochet at age 7 and now I'm 75 and I could never ever crochet as fast and as well as he does. What a blessing he is to his family and his native country. Lots of love to you and your family.

  • @barbarac8422
    @barbarac8422 Před 2 měsíci

    I first started learning at age 11. Some 57 years later I'm still at it, and have been creating my own designs for years now. So well done, Jonah! You've got a lifelong skill!

  • @shanesinsanelyfe
    @shanesinsanelyfe Před 2 měsíci

    he casually said "yeah, Lucked out." Lol love him

  • @brummiepilgrim2223
    @brummiepilgrim2223 Před 2 měsíci

    Jonah story is positive and inspiring shining example of hope in a world full of ugliness. Father God certainly works in mysterious ways ripples of goodness touching many lives. Thanking you LORD 🙏

  • @nadurkee46
    @nadurkee46 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a happy story!

  • @beverlyweber171
    @beverlyweber171 Před 2 měsíci

    You are awesome Jonah. You willmake an excellent surgeon

  • @user-fk2ri8kw3v
    @user-fk2ri8kw3v Před měsícem

    Very good work Jonah, keep it up! God bless you and give you more insight for the poor and the needy!

  • @dizzzawn
    @dizzzawn Před měsícem

    These stories are great. This is my new favorite channel.❤

  • @jdbrunson2791
    @jdbrunson2791 Před 2 měsíci +1

    AMEN ❤️ 🙏 GOD'S BLESSINGS ❤️ 🙏 🙌 ✨️ UPON HIM 🙏 AND HIS FAMILY AND HIS MILLIONS OF FANS INCLUDING 🙏 ❤️ MYSELF, AMEN 🙏 🙌 ❤️

  • @t.h.8475
    @t.h.8475 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a lovely family.

  • @Ebostic711
    @Ebostic711 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I love this boy and his work!!!

  • @marianedwards5077
    @marianedwards5077 Před 2 měsíci

    You are truly a gift ❤

  • @KarenLee-bs5ms
    @KarenLee-bs5ms Před 2 měsíci

    Quite literally hooked😂😂.. way to go little man awesome

  • @phyllisnorman6901
    @phyllisnorman6901 Před 2 měsíci

    I love crochet so much peace an joy doing something for other people.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @elisesterling9634
    @elisesterling9634 Před 2 měsíci

    What an amazing young man!

  • @lynnbiden5509
    @lynnbiden5509 Před 2 měsíci

    Good job Jonah! What an inspiration ❤

  • @ruthiebabe3638
    @ruthiebabe3638 Před 2 měsíci

    Jonah is amazing! 🤩

  • @sheenab1927
    @sheenab1927 Před 2 měsíci

    I was just thinking of Jonah recently! Cool!

  • @littleone7404
    @littleone7404 Před 2 měsíci

    Simply amazing

  • @rashaunakovacich1979
    @rashaunakovacich1979 Před 2 měsíci

    Yep sometimes I can't keep up with his tutorials he's too good fer me!😂❤❤❤godblessjonah

  • @quinnhen2325
    @quinnhen2325 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome young man!!

  • @colleenhenry940
    @colleenhenry940 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful!! I also crochet and I love it too

  • @sumanmahamuni1894
    @sumanmahamuni1894 Před 2 měsíci

    Well done!

  • @judyhyland499
    @judyhyland499 Před 2 měsíci

    U r awesome Jonah.

  • @pama.6410
    @pama.6410 Před 2 měsíci +3

    So special. Only God will fill the whole in his heart from his abandonment. He is blessed and I hope he knows it. The crocheting should slow down during med school, don't you think? Or do you think he will find a way to keep up with it?

    • @jb6712
      @jb6712 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Hole (in his heart). "Whole" means 'all of,' 'undamaged,' 'in one piece'...the opposite of what you meant, I'm sure.
      I worked in healthcare for 45 years prior to retirement, and know several doctors, both men and women, who used (and still use) such crafts to help them with stress relief. They all said the same thing; crafting, no matter what it is, lets (them) get their mind off all the heavy stuff for a little bit.
      Jonah might slow down a little during West Point and then med school, but I doubt he'll give up crocheting entirely.
      I sure hope he doesn't give it up!

    • @caronstout354
      @caronstout354 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I can see him crocheting an anatomical model of the human body for study purposes...

    • @pama.6410
      @pama.6410 Před 2 měsíci

      @@jb6712 LOL about the spelling error. Sorry. It is true that the crocheting probably reduces stress, but it doesn't heal the problem. Only God can do that. Hope He does that for this young man.

    • @pama.6410
      @pama.6410 Před 2 měsíci

      @@caronstout354 He would know everything about the model in the first five minutes of crocheting, it seems. So smart.

  • @Jooniebug
    @Jooniebug Před 2 měsíci

    Oh I love this boy. ❤

  • @katespear1233
    @katespear1233 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing child❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-kx2tr5wk3b
    @user-kx2tr5wk3b Před 2 měsíci

    He was my inspiration!

  • @user-un1zs9iu4e
    @user-un1zs9iu4e Před 2 měsíci

    KEEP IT UP DOCTOR!!

  • @FenHongHannah
    @FenHongHannah Před 2 měsíci

    You go, Jonah!!!

  • @californigirl
    @californigirl Před 2 měsíci +9

    That is what the whole world should be!

  • @tegoblue
    @tegoblue Před měsícem

    This was fascinating. Incredible young man. I want to know, why was that lady on the left wearing a winter coat in the studio?

  • @remedy9648
    @remedy9648 Před 2 měsíci

    Love him!!!

  • @ggof_il2098
    @ggof_il2098 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing

  • @Gitacrochetchannel
    @Gitacrochetchannel Před 2 měsíci

    Lovely 🎉❤

  • @DRW1963
    @DRW1963 Před 2 měsíci

    That's cool I'm still at it at 60

  • @gurisa4663
    @gurisa4663 Před 2 měsíci

    I love that kid!

  • @rexross7086
    @rexross7086 Před 2 měsíci

    Very nice.

  • @rashaunakovacich1979
    @rashaunakovacich1979 Před 2 měsíci

    If I ever need surgery I'll be searching fer Jonah for suuuuure!

  • @southernoregoncatmom6519
    @southernoregoncatmom6519 Před měsícem

    What a terriffic young man!❤❤❤❤

  • @bevmacdonald9008
    @bevmacdonald9008 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤ ! ❤!

  • @nubiaaguiar67
    @nubiaaguiar67 Před 2 měsíci

    Eu o amo❤

  • @LisaT_
    @LisaT_ Před 2 měsíci

    Unbelievable. I crochet and could never get that good & I’m in my 60’s

  • @sharedexperiences2773
    @sharedexperiences2773 Před 2 měsíci

    He did luck out and he deserves it!

  • @neferbey9902
    @neferbey9902 Před 2 měsíci

    Jonah is amazing.And isn't he also a math prodigy?

  • @chyrleallen7223
    @chyrleallen7223 Před 2 měsíci

    I hope he is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

  • @novafalcosmith
    @novafalcosmith Před 2 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤ SUPER CHILD

  • @user-fk2ri8kw3v
    @user-fk2ri8kw3v Před měsícem

    Can you show the pattern of the blanket behind you!