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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: 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 :) Name: Vaughn Subject: love it Comment: i am a teenager and have been crocheting for about four years. i just made the baby triceratops for my brother in less than 24 hours. i love your site. being a teenager in these times is very stressful but crochet helps me cope. i am planning to make all my christmas presents this year by crochet, no small feat because i have a huge family! well thank you and God bless. Vaughn Name: Nicole Subject: Lifesaving Comment: I used to smoke 30 cigarettes a day, and had done for quarter of a century. I gave up a few months ago and it was probably the hardest thing I ever did. During a particularly low period in the first couple of days, I got in my car and ended up at the craft shop. I have knitted and crocheted on and off for years, but not recently - it suddenly seemed a very good time to reacquaint myself with the hobby. I stocked up on some gorgeous wool and needles and hooks of varying sizes, and haven't looked back since. For its therapeutic qualities and the fact that it involves your mind and your hands, I can honestly say it has helped save my life by getting me over my nicotine addiction. Name: Pam Subject: crocheting again Comment: I fell and broke my ankle several months ago and was pretty much confined to my bed for several months. I was going stir crazy until my friend offered to bring me some yarn and a crochet needle. My mother had taught me to crochet as a child. I searched the internet and found some beautiful free patterns and began crocheting again after a lapse of several years. I rediscovered how much fun it was. I have made several beautiful afghans this year and plan to give them as gifts. I believe crocheting played a big part in my recovery, helping to take my mind off my broken ankle. Thanks, Cindy, for hooking me up with crochet again. Download this as a file Name: Pamela Weaver Subject: Crochet Comment: I began crocheting back in 2001. My mom was in the nursing home and I wanted to make something for her to have there. So a dear friend of mine, Terry W, taught me how to crochet as she had a crochet project at the time. Of course, according to her, I picked something that a beginner shouldn't pick. It had a stitch or two that someone crocheting for awhile would know how to work. With her help I picked it up quickly and made what I wanted to give my mother. From there I have been crocheting several different pieces. Now I want you to know that I was not young when I started - 57 years old. So if you have a yearn to crochet don't think that you can't do it because of your age. I love crocheting. Have made some baby blankets to give to some precious babies. Enjoyed giving them to their mommas. Name: jeanbushie Subject: hooked on crochet Comment: Iam 48 and have been crocketing since i was about 12 years old i have 35 afgans in my bassement i have made.. and made a lot for gifts new babys and weddings to its fun..I work at a bakery and i have ponchos and mittens and hats and scarfs and purses and dishrags for sale and i have made a lot of money there iam saveing for our 30 ann. in March we are going on a ship some place. It is my down time just for me i dont like to read so thats what i do .. I have made hats for the preemie babys to at hospitals.. I love it so much and i also knit to .. I have bought a lot of yarn in my days.. When i have a lot of little balls left i give it to the schools for crafts they can make the teachers love it.. I have made baby sweaters and blankets for gifts.. You can make some nice gifts.. Iam going to my 30 class reunion July 15 and iam making a blanket for a door prize. ,, I love it its a really bad habit.. But o well my 4 kids have a lot of blankets to remmber me by when iam gone... Thanks for the site i Love it.... Name: Michelle Y. Thomas Subject: crocheting for relief from stressors Comment: I have been crocheting since I was 12 years old, a neighbor friend taught me how. I now crochet for relief from eveyday stressors. Since I am a full-time student, full-time mom, plus full-time teacher (I home-school my two younger children), well I have a few stressors in my life. Crocheting does play second fidle more often these days, but I find it a great comfort when the day has proven too full. Thank you, to all who have submitted patterns to this web site. Sincerely, Michelle Y. Thomas Name: Anne Subject: Gifts for Charity Comment: Hi! I'm 63 and have been crocheting since I was in my twenties. Recently, my brother was diagnosed with throat cancer and I accompanied him to his treatments. I found out that the cancer center gives gift baskets to its families at Christmas, so I made a big afghan in a popcorn pattern. The social worker really loved it but she called me later and said, "Do you know what one of our workers said when she saw your afghan? She said, 'Do you know how many HOURS it takes to make those popcorns? About a million!!'" I thought it was funny, but it was nice to have someone appreciate the time it takes to make something. I agree with your visitors who say that crocheting is good therapy. I certainly agree! Name: Rebecca Subject: Patterns Comment: Hi!!! I think this is a wonderful site and I can't stay off it!!! Of course, I think that crochet is wonderful and I can't stay off it either! I just made the dog from the finger puppet section: he's so cute!! I made a stuffed horse from here yesterday: he's cute too!! I love all the free patterns!! Awesome! Crochet ain't just for old folks; young 'uns can love it too!!! Rebecca Name: Gracie Subject: Crocheting for dolls Comment: I am 12 years old and I love crocheting. I have two American Girl dolls and I love buying clothes for them, but after awhile I decided that the clothes were too expensive, and I started making my own. I now have a business for my doll clothes, and I have written many patterns for them. And I know this site helped me a lot. Thank you so much! God bless! Name: Malissa Evans Subject: My mother's favorite afgan Comment: When I first began crocheting, I bought countless number of books with patterns and designs. My Mother liked to look through them with me as I brought them to her house to show what I was working on. There was one particular afgan my Mother fell in love with. It was an extremely complex pattern with over 7 different stitches in it and included even cross stitched lettering around the border which spelled out "Roses are red, Violets are blue. Sugar is sweet, and so are you". Seeing as how Mom really loved it, I set my mind to creating the blanket for her for the following christmas. I did not count on just how complex the stitches and pattern was though and it took me 8 months to complete. I gave it to her on Mother's Day instead of Christmas. The look of surprise, love and adoration was worth every sore finger and long night I had gone through. Last year, Mom was diagnoised with lung cancer. Every day she was in the hospital and every time she went in for treatments, Mom took the afgan I made with her. She said that it was warmer than any other blanket she was offered. Nurses, doctors and visitors alike "oohhed and awwed" over it. Mom said it took her mind off her pain and the treatments to show my afgan off and point out the stitches and work that went into the making of it. I was just glad to see how happy it made Mom. My Mom died last month and as we went through her things, my daughters and I found the afgan. Tears welled in my eyes as I caught my Mother's scent and my children talked of "Mammow's blankie" and how much she loved it. I brought it home and have sealed it into a protective bag. On the long nights when I miss my Mother the most, I bring it out, snuggle beneath it and breath in my Mother's scent which still clings to the yarn. One day I will pass the afgan along to my oldest daughter who will treasure it as much as Mom and I have. Crochet is not just a hobby or a way of passing away time. It can be an art that can create heirlooms and priceless treasures. Name: April Subject: crochet Comment: I love to crochet. Even though I am only 13 years old, I have made a felted hat, a bag, a scarf, and a skull cap in the time when I am not in school and don't have to worry about homework. I love your site because I can go here whenever I want to make something without worrying about going to the bookstore and finding the right pattern. I really wanted to thank you for the site and everything you put on it. :) Select a Page << Prev 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 27 Next >> Share your own experiences by filling in the form below... |
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