Do you ever feel like creating something? Throwing caution to the wind, taking out some yarn and a hook, whipping through stitches one on top of the other only to create a blanket or a pillow or any home decorative delight? I have, I constantly have the urge to finish my latest project. Even if the project seems to take forever. I keep moving my hook, just to see how my project will turn out. It has been a small journey to get where I am today.
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| How my obsession with Crochet began again. |
I think the first time I ever took up a hook and yarn was when I was about fifteen. I had bothered my aunt about wanting to learn to crochet. She took me under her wing and she taught me how to make chains with a hook and yarn. I made many chains before I stopped crocheting. I'm thankful for her willingness to teach me how to do it, even though we crochet with opposite hands! My next adventure with crochet was in high school. We were lucky enough to have a special Home Ec. class that specifically taught the old-fashioned pastimes like crochet, knitting and needlepoint. That is where I learned to read crochet patterns and I was able to create a afghan using granny squares. I have fond memories of crocheting with my friends in the class and my hook moving quickly through the yarn as my project took shape. I still have that final project, but I unfortunately have not done granny squares since that time...but there is a lot I want to do with my hook and yarn...its a matter of finding time! Well, that brings me to present day. My husband encouraged me to take up a hobby. So, the one thing I knew I probably would still enjoy, was crocheting. My first project was a baby blanket I found in a Learn to Crochet book. I took up my hook, found some tasteful yarn and began to crochet. Thank goodness that it was like riding a bicycle. At least the stitches were, I had a little trouble understanding the pattern and making sure I was producing the right stitch. But again my husband helped me out, by encouraging me with my thoughts on the pattern and suggesting how the stitch should go. It was a process, but I got the blanket done in time to give as a gift. Up til now I have been crocheting like mad. I have made stuffed animals (amigurumi, amigurumi stuffed Hedgehogs from Amigurumi World Seriously Cute Crochet) and dishcloths. I plan to continue to work on the traditional stuff as well, such as more afghans and maybe a scarf or two. The possibilities are endless! I would love for you to join me on this journey of crochet, yarn and patterns to see what I have made and hopefully hearing what you have made or want to make. Crocheting is an art not dead, but alive in all of us who have kept up the craft and made it what it is today, a wonderful past time perfect for those fingers who want to be busy with a creative, productive and useful craft.
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| A Bear I created for a friend |
I think the first time I ever took up a hook and yarn was when I was about fifteen. I had bothered my aunt about wanting to learn to crochet. She took me under her wing and she taught me how to make chains with a hook and yarn. I made many chains before I stopped crocheting. I'm thankful for her willingness to teach me how to do it, even though we crochet with opposite hands! My next adventure with crochet was in high school. We were lucky enough to have a special Home Ec. class that specifically taught the old-fashioned pastimes like crochet, knitting and needlepoint. That is where I learned to read crochet patterns and I was able to create a afghan using granny squares. I have fond memories of crocheting with my friends in the class and my hook moving quickly through the yarn as my project took shape. I still have that final project, but I unfortunately have not done granny squares since that time...but there is a lot I want to do with my hook and yarn...its a matter of finding time! Well, that brings me to present day. My husband encouraged me to take up a hobby. So, the one thing I knew I probably would still enjoy, was crocheting. My first project was a baby blanket I found in a Learn to Crochet book. I took up my hook, found some tasteful yarn and began to crochet. Thank goodness that it was like riding a bicycle. At least the stitches were, I had a little trouble understanding the pattern and making sure I was producing the right stitch. But again my husband helped me out, by encouraging me with my thoughts on the pattern and suggesting how the stitch should go. It was a process, but I got the blanket done in time to give as a gift. Up til now I have been crocheting like mad. I have made stuffed animals (amigurumi, amigurumi stuffed Hedgehogs from Amigurumi World Seriously Cute Crochet) and dishcloths. I plan to continue to work on the traditional stuff as well, such as more afghans and maybe a scarf or two. The possibilities are endless! I would love for you to join me on this journey of crochet, yarn and patterns to see what I have made and hopefully hearing what you have made or want to make. Crocheting is an art not dead, but alive in all of us who have kept up the craft and made it what it is today, a wonderful past time perfect for those fingers who want to be busy with a creative, productive and useful craft.
Kute Bear
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