Encouragement and Testimonials

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Name: Zuz
Subject: Crochet Rules!
Comment: Hey everyone, im 16, I've been crocheting since i was 9, and im hooked! i did give knitting a shot, and when i realized that i couldnt make anything other than rectangles, i decided to go back to crocheting. I'm called grandma at school...(of course, 'cause of the crocheting!) Just wanted to say this site has soo much great stuff on it, and ill be crocheting away...

Name: annie bird
Subject: my son
Comment: My mother taught me how to crochet when I was very young. I started back crochet more in the past 10 years when my father was very sick. I would crochet and watch him. He only knew I was crocheting. It is a peace of mind and it help you to doing bad times. After my father died of cancer I had to finish the spread. My son was very sick 2 years ago and the Lord and my crochet needle is what helped me. He had colon cancer. He passed in 2003. I work night shift and did I crochet what a help it was mentaly and steel crocheting love it where i go it goes with me.

Name: Roslyn
Subject: younger crochers
Comment: I wanted to update you on my son, Anthony, who I told you about who is 10 and decided to crochet. He has taken his "works" to school to show some interested teachers and students. It turns out that one teacher asked him to show her and a staff of teachers how to do a "twist" to make a worm. The school wants to sell them in order to raise money to help victims from the Tsunami. Do I have to tell you how excited he is. I will be going with him in the next week to help out. Can't wait to see the outcome of this project.

Name: Laura
Subject: Just Relax
Comment: I am 17 and I have been crocheting for over two years and when I frist started I would tense up, so I learned to hold the hook like you would hold an egg and the yarn really relaxed in my hand. Hold everything in anyway that makes you feel comfortable.

Name: Coral
Subject: New to crochet
Comment: Hey! I am 29 years old, and just learned to crochet last week! I've made myself a lovely scarf, then set out to make some slippers, followed the pattern to the letter, and came out with a tiny little elf-slipper - oops, it was supposed to be man-sized! So I tried another pattern, followed it to the letter, and came out with - you guessed it, another tiny little elf-slipper! I then discovered I used the wrong hook on the first slipper, still don't know what I did wrong on the second one, my sole consolation (no pun intended) is that they look like slippers, even though they don't fit anyone! So now I'm making a dish cloth. Started off well, but then something went wrong with my double-crochet and wound up with a flower - what a lovely mistake!! Went back and found where I went wrong, and now it's going well. I can't believe all these set-backs haven't discouraged me - I think the key is that I know the end result will be something useful, which makes it all worthwhile! Thanks for this great site, I've found lots of easy patterns for beginners!

Name: Stacey Postus
Subject: Zen and the Art of Crocheting
Comment: Hey, if someone can find the zen in motorcycle repair, why not crocheting? Really though, crocheting is a great way to clear your mind. You just sit down, take your yarn and hook, and let your hands do the work. Once I get into my "groove", I find that I'm not even thinking about my work... I'm just relaxed! Being a new mom, it is a good way to de-stress when the baby is finally down for a nap. =)

Name: Kayleigh
Subject: free therapy
Comment: I think that crocheting is one of the best things that I have ever learned from my grandma, and it is just as relaxing as any theraputic spa could ever be, and you're never to young to start, I'm 15 and have been crocheting for about 3 years, i like knitting too, but it makes me nervous

Name: Donna
Subject: crocheting. love it!
Comment: After years of trying to teach me to knit, when I was 9 my mum finally gave up and taught me to crochet. I picked it up strait away, i'm 31 now and haven’t stopped since! When I was 10 and in the girl guides we all had to knit something for the n.i.c.u. Ward. I asked if I could crochet instead and all the other girls thought I was really clever, I tried explaining that crochet was easier than knitting but they didn’t listen, it didn’t help that in the time we had I did a complete set (coat, booties, hat and mittens) when most only managed a coat! So if anyone out there is having problems knitting, throw out the needles and pick up a hook!
I only recently found this site and love it! My Mum loves elephants and as a thank you to her I have just started doing the stuffed elephant I found on here. So keep up the good work and I look forward to finding many more years of enjoyment from the patterns on this site.

Name: Deborah
Subject: I love crochet so much I'm obsessed with it
Comment: Hi, I love to crochet!! My favorite thing to make is mice. My grandmother taught me when I was young, but I just didn't have it in me, unfortily she died but now I'm nuts about crocheting. My favorite places to do it is on the taxicab and at school ( and even work!!) I love the granny squares they look like flowers almost. I resently made a blanket with 183 crochet mice on it!!! You'd think that I would take a break after that, not me I have ( in a bag) about 100 (at least) crochet mice and granny squares etc, I love crochet so much I cant stand it!!! I even made a scarf ( that I wear just about every day!!) As I type this I'm looking at it.( I wore it to school today. Ok, Ill end here I'm not sure how much more this letter will hold.

Name: Pat Rogan
Subject: Crocheting
Comment: My mother taught me to crochet when I was very young - she was a teacher,but not a great crocheter. Anyway, I have crocheted eversince, and hope you do too.

Name: Debra
Subject: LOVE TO CROCHET
Comment: Ive been crocheting since I was a teenager. And its fun and makes great gifts.

Name: Hannah
Subject: crocheting
Comment: I am 13 years old and i have been crocheting since i was like 7 or 8. I love to do it in any spare time i have.Somedays i even take my crochet to school and do it at lunch. I've taught my sisters and helped them with any problems they ahve had. Now one of my friends wants me to teach her. I'm like so excited! Also, a while back i made lots of barbie clothes w/your patterns and i just wanted to say thanks! My sisters loved them.

Name: Amelia
Subject: Wow! Great site!
Comment: Greeting from the UK! I'm assuming that this is an American site - crochet seems to be more popular over that side of the Atlantic then it does here - it's really difficult to find crochet patterns in the UK, so to find such a huge selection of free patterns on the 'net is fantastic! I'm 24 now and have been crocheting on and off since my late grandmother first taught me how to crochet in the round many years ago. I'm currently in the middle of making a poncho (my own pattern, but greatly inspired by the ones on this site) and a hat (using a pattern on this site. I'm going to accessorise it with one of the many lovely flower patterns I've found here!)So, thanks for a great site! Happy crocheting everyone!

Name: LaVina R Daracunas
Subject: crocheting
Comment: I have been crocheting since I was a toddler. My mom taught me; and, I also had help from her big red crochet book which was published in 1942. My first items were tiny cups and saucers that would have been suitable for tiny dolls. I gave then to my grandmother who displayed them on her upright player piano. I have been crocheting for more than 50 years. I can remember an extra credit home ec project: I made a baby layette set out of pink baby yarn. Guess what sex my first child was? yep, a girl; which was about 6 years later. I also knit. I have enjoyed reading the other's experiences on this site. I recently tried making miniature doilies out of sewing thread with a size 14 hook: the doilies measure about 2" across. I have given them as secret sister gifts at our secret sister group at church. At the present I am spending most of my crocheting time making afghans for Project Linus. I have made over 50; and, just received a thank you note from mom for her 7 year old son: which makes it all so worth it. Thanks for a great site. I also have dozens of vintage patterns.

Name: SUSAN
Subject: My Sister
Comment: My sister had a terrible stroke in october which left her paralized on her left side,but she loves to crochet and she trys really hard.I know in time she will accomplish whatever it is she trys to do.She will finish the afghan she started for her granddaughter because she is the type of person who never gives up.I love her very much and i know she will overcome this tragedy.Keep up the spirits sis.

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