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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: LeeAnna Subject: All Of It Comment: This is one fantastic site. I can appreciate the hours involved in searching and posting all the lovely patterns. The pictures make it so much nicer to browse and if someone can't find a project... shame, shame. Have lost count of all the returns visits I have made. Name: becky Subject: self taught Comment: I taught myself to crochet from internet sites. I have never actually "seen" someone crochet, except myself and I am not sure if I do it correctly but my stuff turns out good. I have taught friends how to crochet too....so I may be teaching them the wrong way, but it works! It's very relaxing and keeps me from eating while watching tv. Thank you for this site...I especially like the patterns with more text than abbreiviations because I am not a big fan of paying attention to a pattern, it takes away all the fun. Name: Mary Subject: Love Crocheting With a Passion Comment: THANKS FOR POSTING THIS LINK! I HAVE BEEN CROCHETING SINCE HIGH SCHOOL. A FELLOW STUDENT IN MY ART CLASS SHOWED ME HOW TO CROCHET AND I HAVE BEEN CROCHETING OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. MANY OF MY CREATIONS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AWAY,SOLD AND ADMIRED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I TAUGHT MY DAUGHTERS HOW TO CROCHET AND THEY ENJOY MAKING AFGHANS AND PILLOWS. THIS IS A RELAXING STESS BUSTER OF A HOBBY FOR ALL. I HAVE BOOKMARKED YOUR WEBSITE AND THIS ONE THANKS A LOT! Name: Julie.Rodriguez Subject: Boys crochet too Comment: I have a 6 year old boy who wanted to learn to crochet. So far he likes it. It's not just a hobby for little girls its also for little boys. I love this site. It has everything i ever wanted in a crochet pattern site. Thank You so much!!!!!! Name: Jo.Wood Subject: Crocheting! Comment: I have been crocheting ever since I was in high school. One of my best friends taught me how. Not my mom, grandma's, aunts, nor uncles knew how at the time. My mom, & sisters have learned how since then. My first project was an afghan. I had it until I left my ex. When I left it was not in the best of circumstances. I had all kinds of patterns for things ranging from afghans to doilies, & dolls. I did not take them with me. I thank God for sites like this one that allow people like me who do not have patterns of their own, or want to share patterns with others that they do have. I have not crocheted in a while. I am finally getting back to it. I miss it alot. I have always loved homemade things, & handmade things. I personnly think they make a home truely a home. Make it feel sort of like your grandma's home. They make you feel the love that goes into them. May God bless each & everyone of you & happy crocheting. Name: elisabeth.silvestre Subject: just a hobby Comment: i have been crocheting since i was 7 i started the put it down for about a year then picked it back and finished my first one. it was for my grandpa and also the biggest one i've ever made i've only made about 9 or 10. I am 13 years now my mom tought me how to and her grandma tought her how to. i just do it as a hobby, i do double,single, half, and double yarn too.i only make afgans.i make them for my family and close, close friends.i also made one for this thing called A cystis fibrosis auction. they sold it for $110. well thank you all for listening. Name: Sharon Subject: It's Time!! Comment: I've always been a crocheter.... well, for about forty years. I have always used my Great Grandmother as an inspiration. She was the most remarkable woman I've ever known. She's been gone since 1962. But I always think, when I crochet or tat, that I'm respecting her. She always said "Someday no one will know how to do these things." After she was gone, I was determined to teach myself to crochet and tat. That was in the late 1960's. I've even instructed in adult enrichment programs and competed successfully at the "state fair" level. Over the years, as a working woman with a demanding career, I found that my life was so busy that I didn't have time to do as much crocheting as I'd have liked. Most projects were just dreams. Well, just this summer I RETIRED!! Yup, I'm now a 62-year old 'retiree' with more time than ever before. Immediately I've picked up my crocheting. So expect me to get with it! I have boxes and boxes of vintage patterns, gobs of ideas, and endless goals... oh, yes, and I have an unbelievable stash of yarn and cotton that I've accummulated over the years (I have purchsed great qualitities from several businesses that were "selling out" so I'd "be prepared.") So I'm READY!! Sharon Name: Donna Subject: In my mom's memory Comment: My mom taught me to crochet. I never really had time for it. I was too busy working taking care of my little one, going to school, ect. Them my mom died of an anuerism at the young age of 57. This devestated me. I quit working and became a stay-at-home mom. I picked up the crochet craft again and it has been very theraputic for me. Very healing, because it is a connection to my mom. I love her and miss her. Name: Lisa Subject: grandma Comment: I was the only grand-daughter out of 9 grandchildren and my grandma would always crochet blankets, scarfs, barbie dresses, dolls and the list goes on and on. She will be 90 next year and no-longer crochets. The last thing she gave me was a baby blanket for my second child. She always had a blanket for each baby born. I have since learned to crochet and now I am making blankets for babies. It is such a wonderfull gift for someone. They really cherish them. People realize the time put into crocheting and they usually tell me that they would love to learn but that they don't have time or the talent. I like to show people basic stitches to let them know it is not that hard to learn. I would like to thank my grandma for all the things she has made for me. (and there is alot). She is very special to me and I hope she has years to come so that she can see what I have been inspired to do by her. I love you grandma. Name: Rose Subject: beginning crochet Comment: I was a young bride 22yrs. ago when I first learned to crochet. My husband's grandmother used to crochet all the time and I asked her to show me how. Well, she burst out crying and when I asked why, she said that not one of her daughters or nieces had ever asked her how to crochet. We became very close after that...she has since passed on but I still crochet and am now passing the craft onto my daughter and her girl scout troop. By the way, I made the "posh poncho" for one of my daughter's friends and she loved it. Of course, now all of her friends want one! Name: Linda Subject: lives on Comment: My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was about 10 years old. She showed me how to make the different stitches. Later when I was in college I taught myself to read patterns, I'm not an expert but I love to crochet and a day feels wrong if I don't do at least one row on a project. I feel that my grandmother lives on in the pieces that I make. Name: Tonyne Subject: Tight Knit Comment: Having this site has been a blessing! I am a beginning crocheter and all of my work is tight, mismatched and uneven. I often think I'm just not cut out for this hobby, but I'm so happy to hear I'm not alone in my beginning struggles. I love the hobby so much and the end results can be so beautiful...just not mine yet. But I'm going to stick with it! :) Happy stitching! Name: Ricki Subject: good things from adversity Comment: My mom learned to crochet when she was unfortunately incarcerated for about two years. She made 16 afghans in that time, learning from some of the other ladies, and then she taught me to crochet at about 12 years old. I am now 20 and my fiance calls me the "crochet queen." I have been making all kinds of things, but I would like to try clothes. I am having a very difficult time finding the patterns that I want, so I think I'll just have to pull the pattern out of thin air to make something like I want. I am considering crocheting my wedding dress, but haven't made up my mind on that idea yet. I do enjoy the craft very much, maybe one day I can create a "crochet castle" for David and his "crochet queen." Name: Rene Subject: encouragement Comment: I also learned to crochet from my grandma. Starting with pot holders. when we would vist her once a yaer on vacation. Later I had to self teach stitches for larger projects. But have enjoyed this craft, I am especially fond of making doilies. I wanted to encourge the men out there who are crocheting by saying my grandfather crocheted in the evening with grandma for relaxation, and from those evenings produced some blue ribbon afgans at the county fair. He also knitted socks and gloves for hunting season. One of my favorite stories grandma would always tell was how the ladies in the county would cringe to see grandpa coming to the fair with his afgans because they knew he would get the blue ribbons. Thanks for sharing and being encouraging, so we can keep this an active art form. Name: Tammy Subject: my daughter Comment: I taught my amanda how to crochet when she was 9 years old,its a passion of mine,i cant sew or knit.but give me a ball of thread and a hook and im gone.well shes 16 and made her first tablecloth and im so very proud i cried. 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