Encouragement and Testimonials

Here 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!

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Name: Rebecca
Subject: Afghan
Comment: Hi, everybody! I'm sixteen, and I've just finished my tenth afghan! Yeah! I love the patterns on this site: I don't know how many I've made, and there's a lot more I want to make. Love it!

Name: Alison
Subject: What got me started
Comment: I taught myself to crochet to help out a friend of mine, Gill. Gill started a wee charitable project to help newborn babies whose moms are destitute or living in abject poverity in Kwa Zulu Natal (South Africa). It's called the Baby Pack Project and she makes up individual packs of the very basic things needed by a new born baby. i.e. Blanket, onesy, sweater, bootees, cloth diaper & pin, soap etc. Gill then takes the packs to the Margate Child Welfare Dept who distribute them to new moms in the very poorest regions. So I taught myself to crochet and now do blankets and bonnets, mittens, bootees, sweaters & cardigans and even knit the odd toy bear too! I have given up smoking and there is no doubt that crocheting was a major factor in keeping me sane and keeping me busy. So if anyone is interested in knitting or crocheting for these wee babies click on the following links.

http://www.freewebs.com/babypackproject

http://baby-pack-project.blogspot.com/

Thanks and God bless you.
From Alison in N. Ireland

Name: Dawn
Subject: Teaching a child
Comment: I taught my 7 year old niece how to crochet last winter, she watched me make several afghans and hat/scarf sets and wanted to get in on the fun. We were starting with a pot holder for her grandmother but she got bored after the second row and it became a friendship bracelet. She ended up making several of her specially designed friendship bracelets for all her friends ~ and for her grandmother for Christmas too!

Name: Farmerswife
Subject: Arthritus
Comment: Im a farmers wife and 38 yrs old. Although I cannot be very active on our working farm with 3 boys, I am aflicted sadly with arthritus, and am self tought crochet'r. I have 50 head of Shatland Wool Sheep and I find that it was God's will to allow me to be able to contribute something to our Family Farm business, My little Crochet art. God Bless everyone who is blessed with this special gift. Happy Crocheting to all of you.!

Name: Lynn Hudak
Subject: My 1st experience
Comment: My mother tried so hard to teach me to crochet, and I was never interested. Well, grandma tried to but nope, didn't want to do it. Well when I became pregnant 25 years ago, I bought a book, some thread and hooks (all the sizes) I made a table cloth. I took it over to show my mom and all she could say was "you are not suppose to make something that big, you are suppose to make a small item first." Okay, well, don't you like the tablecloth? She was just so surprised. Grandma never got to see any of my work since she passed away in 1979 but I know she is looking down at me and seeing everything I have done. My mom will be 84 years old and still says, she can't believe I taught myself. Now I make tablecloths, doilies, afghans, baby items which I donate to the hospital.

So if any body is saying "you can't do it" or "you don't want to learn." Just try it you might find that it is very relaxing and very rewarding when your piece is finished.

Lynn Hudak
Sumter SC

Name: Melinda
Subject: Crochetting blind
Comment: My mom taught me how to crochet when I was about 8 years old. I wasn't fond of it at that time. I did other crafts, such as cross stitch. About a year and a half ago, I went blind. was going crazy because I couldn't figure out ways to do my crafts with my disability. My mom suggested I try crochetting again. I am so gld I did. I've learned a lot of new stitches because of this site. Thanks for this site!

Name: Ann
Subject: Barefoot Sandals
Comment: I just wanted to say thank you for the beautiful pair of sandals. I made them up for a beach wedding. I used size 10 thread and added gold metallic to it, to set them off. I used ecru and cream colored beads. They turned out so well, that I am making more. Thank you for this site.

Name: susan
Subject: best site ever
Comment: I teach crochet classes on the military base near my home to the young wives of the personal. Your site is the one I always tell them about. You have so many really good patterns. We are now all working on Christmas gifts and most of the patterns come from your site. Thank You.

Name: Melissa
Subject: crochet
Comment: I just started to learn crochet i'm 12 years old. My Grandma taught me about 1 month ago. When I crochet I think of my grandma who lives in Jamacia. I miss her alot so this helps me remember her.

Name: Nicole
Subject: Snowflake afghan
Comment: My nanna recently was very sick and we almost lost her. She started to get a bit better, but we were told that she was going to end up in a nursing home. As soon as I found out, I found the snowflake afghan pattern on this site, got my stash of wool and started to make it for her, so that she would have something nice in the nursing home. It took me two weeks to make and I gave it to her. She loves it to pieces. She somehow has gotten better enough for her to come home. It is a gorgeous blanket, I have been offered money to make many more of these. Thanks for letting me find a great pattern.

Name: Sharon
Subject: Crochet crazy
Comment: It's so great to read everyone's story! I too, love crochet. I learned it at around 10 but didn't like the fine thread and steel needle. I picked it up again 3 years ago, and it has taught me so much patience, especially with my children. It helped to support me on both my maternity leaves, as my husband sold my hats and scarves at his law firm. At Christmas, it is always the last minute saving grace for my family and friends, as they know I always have a large stash of finished items. I now teach crochet at a Michaels near me, and love showing people the beautiful things they can make. A crafty person at heart, I can honestly say it is the only one I have stuck with so long. I have tubs of yarn in the clost, yarn under the bed, yarn in the car, yarn at work. I crochet while walking and watching tv. I have finally found what I want to do and am working on it: a business selling yarn and patterns and teaching people how to crochet!

Name: Lin
Subject: Grandbaby
Comment: Having crocheted now for more years than I care to remember, my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter was here for a visit. I was happily crocheting away when she asked me for some yarn and a hook so she could "Kashay" with Grammy. I taught her how to do slip stitch and we sat for awhile trying to learn this skill. To this day, the joke in our house is my "Kashaying". Hopefully I will be able to pass on my love of this fine needleart to my grandchildren.

Name: Marty
Subject: Pass It On
Comment: My mother taught me to crochet when I was 9 and over the years I learned different stitches. I've mostly made afghans, but recently have tried making other items as well. The year before my mother passed away she gave me a trunk full of left over yarns she had. From the many colors I made an afghan for myself and every time I look at it I'm reminded of my mother. I truly treasure that blanket! Crocheting is more than a craft, it's a heritage so pass it on to the next generation.

Name: Elizabeth-Isolde
Subject: I Love to Crochet
Comment: Hey y'all, I'm 14 years old and I have been at this for approx. 4 years. I absolutely love it! It is very relaxing, and yes a teenager is stressed out no matter what you think. Anyway, I have in the past made slippers, potholders, scarves, stuffed pigs, and a dinosaur. I am starting my own crochet business this fall selling my crocheted pigs, which turn out very well if I do say so myself! LOL Well keep up the good work and continue to be inspired everyone! God Bless!

Name: Jennifer
Subject: Self-therapy
Comment: My aunt taught me how to crochet when I was probably 9 or 10 years old. For the next 10 years, I was crocheting row after row of single crochets, making scarves for anyone who crossed my path! Just a couple years ago, I finally decided to learn more stitches. Then came 2 years of double and triple crochet blankets :) Row after row after row. I am 24 now, and have very recently decided to learn the more complicated and beautiful stitches. And I am so happy I did! I turned to the internet as my teacher - mostly from this site, actually! I spent some long hours staring at the screen trying to read patterns, and eventually, it all made sense. Now I am working on a gorgeous granny square afghan for my parents, and I carry the yarn with me everywhere I go in my purse (my boyfriend refuses to call it a purse, calls it a "yarn bag!") in case I have a free moment to crochet. I love knowing that I can create things for loved ones, incorporating their favorite colors, etc., instead of being faced with finding the perfect gift at the mall. The best part of all is the therapy it provides. I have a very stressful job, and the rhythm of crocheting just turns my brain right off and I can enjoy life. It's like yoga, without all that bending and twisting :)

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