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        Interested in knitting? Visit our sister site: Knitting Pattern Central  | Encouragement and TestimonialsHere you can read or submit your own humorous stories and bits of encouragement, whether they be nostalgic, mirthful, or thought-provoking. Any memorable, true-life crochet story qualifies, so sit back and relax to read--or submit! Name: Morninglark Subject: Patterns for customers Comment: I've been crocheting for more than 40 years. Being left handed, I also had to teach myself to read the patterns backward. Several years ago, I had a customer who was looking for a particular pattern and I could not find it anywhere! That is, until I found this site. It's the best! I crochet for my 3 grandkids, too. Styles change, and fads come and go, but I can always find the perfect pattern here. There's always a great selection to choose from, and always new patterns being added. Thank you so much for having the greatest crochet pattern collection on the web! Name: Marie Subject: Pokemon Comment: When I was about 8 years old my Aunt taught me how to crochet. I was always amazed at watching how she would work that skinny thread into the most beautiful tablecloths. She did this as her job and even though she could not read or write, she crocheted the most beautiful designs into these tablecloths. Now I am a grandma and was looking through this wonderful website (thank you all so much for these patterns) with my grandbabies. When they saw the pokemon plushies they each made a list of ten that they want - lol. I think I have my work cut out for me - lol! I have made five so far and have fifteen more to go. They come out just beautiful and the instructions are so easy to follow. My neighbor came over to see what I was crocheting and when she saw the pokemon characters she couldn't believe how great they came - she gave me the nicest compliment and said they look professional - WOW - me making things that look so good really makes me feel great and keeps me busy during the winter when getting out isn't so easy. Thank you all again for being so generous and sharing all these wonderful patterns. Name: Valarie Subject: Wedding gift Comment: For many years I watched my mother and my mother's mother crochet. My mom would always try and show me some little something or I'd ask but then get frustrated or bored. I guess as a teenager I thought it made me look old or something. At 21 I was engaged to a Marine and I wanted to give him a really special wedding gift. After thinking of many things I saw yarn that looked a lot like his uniform. I asked my mother once more to show me how to crochet and she was more than happy to. It took a long time to finish a blanket but I did it. The great thing is I left the last few stitches un-worked and on our wedding night I showed him what I did by finishing it. I would have never guessed he'd sit behind me and wrap his arms around me as he helped me finish the last stitches; he's always wanting to learn something new. After that I sort of lost interest for a while, guess I felt I'd done something I couldn't outdo. About 2 1/2 years into our marriage I started back up again. Now I'm actually selling my work and starting a home business for myself and my mom is still helping me and my husband sporting me. Thank you dear Desmond and mom. Name: Heather Subject: Clothes 4 Animals Comment: I had the worst time finding some clothes for animals *including stuffed* and never found the "recipe". It was then I learned that you might have to learn and make something... I made a beautiful shawl and shirt for my stuffed dog and am making a skirt. I can't believe what a bit of trying can make you! Name: roberta Subject: newbie @ 60 Comment: i always wanted to learn to crochet but thought i would wait until i retired, but last september decided now is the time to learn, got how to book and started crocheting and have not stopped!my husband says i am relentless. love, love love this website! Name: NanaBarb Subject: learning with pictures Comment: I have been crocheting for 40 years, and learned how with pictures in magazines when we were stationed in Germany. I could not read the words, but figured it out with the pictures. Now I can make about anything by looking at it too.. Name: Connie Subject: Knitting Comment: I learned how to knit when I was 10, but never learned what to do with it, so I never made anything. Now that I am in my fifties, I picked up my knitting again. Nearly six years ago I underwent my first major surgery and during the recuperation watched HGTV and DIY where I was inspired to start knitting scarves with the "fun" yarns. I then learned how to make mittens and hats and started searching the internet for instructions and patterns. Eureka!! I found this site, now my favorite go to place for patterns and tutorials. I now make hats, scarves and mittens to donate and sell, as well as give as gifts to my family. It is now "cool" to wear hats that grandma makes, and my grandkids' friends are even putting in their orders for one of a kind hats. If I could only overcome my fear of tackling a swearter project.... Name: Rebecca Subject: taught by tutorials to crochet Comment: Well I'm not as fortuante as you ladies are; I'm 56 and within the past six months I've watched tutorial after tutorial to learn how to crochet. I have actually completed several hats and scarfs witch are easy. I recently finished a afgan for my new grand daughter who was born the very day I finished it. She was born 2 1/2 months early; it took my months to do it. I cannot read patterns yet, have trouble counting stitches and can't figure out a gauge to save my soul. Advice is wonderful I learn more visually and the tutorials were great. Name: Robin McBride Subject: 5 years and going strong... Comment: It took me 3 years to get good enough to begin teaching crochet at my local library. I have found that students have the most trouble with the starting chain and first row, but the biggest challenge by far is reading the pattern. I have begun illustrating and re-writing the patterns for them and this changes any pattern into a pattern anyone can do; eliminating the rating system. Dont give up. Find a mentor. Name: Claire Subject: I heart crochet! Comment: I was taught to crochet at the age of 5 by my favourite Aunt who was an expert on a wide range of crafts. I wanted to thank this site for bringing together such a wide range of fabulous free patterns, when I have and urge to create this is the site I use for inspiration! Name: Amarintha Subject: I -love- this site Comment: I absolutely adore this site. I learned to crochet when i was 12 and dropped it fairly quickly because it was "boring" I then lost a relationship and realized i had no hobbies whatsoever that didn't involve him. I basically used crochet to block and distract myself from the pain. Now coming up on christmas i made Amigurumi dolls and toys for my entire family and they all turned out wonderful this site provided almost all of the patterns that ive used and now i have a "cookbook" so to speak of everything that im looking forward to making in the future thank you so much for providing this all for me :) Name: Esther Subject: Knit and Crochet Comment: I am 21 years old and started crocheting when I was 12 or 13 then put it away for a while. Then I learned to knit and then picked crochet back up. Like many others I find knitting and crochet helps to calm my nerves from all the stresses in my life. I make things for gifts and also to sell, my mom likes to take some of what I make and combine it with her paper artwork for some very unique effects. Name: Memaw Subject: Congratulations Comment: I've just been reading some of these comments. They are priceless. I've been crocheting for 74 years....yes, it is true.....started when I was about 4....messed up my mother's project and she made me learn how to fix it. Of all the cute comments, the one I would encourage the most is to take a photo of everything you make. I'd give anything for a photo of the hundreds of baby blankets I've made. Fortunately I can still get photos of the Christmas decorations I make every year for my 34 surrogate family members. Loved reading all this. Name: Marisela Holguin in Texas Subject: Just Like Great Grandma Comment: I am 36yrs old. I started to crochet at the age of 5. My great grandmother in Mexico taught me. I love to crochet. I carry my tote with yarn and hooks everywhere. Just like one of the stories I read here, I too think of my crochet bag as I am at a movie or restaurant. I get off from work and rush home to just get to my crochet bag! I love your stories here, they bring a smile to my face. Name: Annie Gunn Subject: peaceful crochet Comment: I'm 62 years old and have been crocheting less than 10 years. I find crocheting to be very relaxing. While my husband watches TV, I crochet, a better use of my time, yes? I give away most of what I make, afghans mostly. I think crochet is excellent for good mental and emotional health! Thanks for this website and for the tips I have found. Select a Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Next >> Share your own experiences by filling in the form below... |
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