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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: Jess Subject: crochet Comment: I love to crochet! My mom taught me when I was four and had to spend a lot of time at the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Chicago. Once I got better, I kept it up here and there. Then I got cancer, had a baby, and a hysterectomy in about a three year time frame. Crocheting is a better painkiller than morphine! I got to be so accomplished that now that I'm in remission and a stay-at-home-mom, I crochet in my spare time and sell my projects! when I'm not doing family stuff. My dad, husband, brothers, and father-in-law all demand new sweaters for christmas every year. I'm even teaching my four year old son to crochet! He's using scrap blocks to make his own school sweater this year. But he still wants the dinosaur one we saw on here, too. Name: Kendrea/Meura Cleer Subject: Preemie crochet Comment: Okay, I'm back. The very strange 10-year old from Oregon. I've just recently found that it is very nice crocheting preemie items. They're nice and small, so I finish them quickly, which I like. I don't have any preemies that I know personally, but I'm donating the things to my local hospital. It makes me feel very happy and helpful inside, and I get to crochet. I really recommend preemie crochet. Name: PHYLLIS CRUTCHMAN Subject: CROCHET ADDICT Comment: I THINK I'M A CROCHET ADDICT! I CAN'T SEEM TO LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT BRINGING A BAG OF YARN & HOOKS WITH ME. WE WENT ON A TRIP & I HAD TO STOP AT BEN FRANKLIN'S STORE TO BUY SOME YARN & HOOKS! IT'S NOT THAT I'M GOOD AT IT, I JUST LOVE TO CROCHET. IF I'M IN A RESTAURANT & MY "STASH" IS IN THE CAR OUTSIDE, I THINK ABOUT IT AT LEAST TWO OR THREE TIMES. AM I WEIRD OR WHAT? I USED TO BE A KNITTER, BUT RECENTLY SWITCHED TO CROCHET AND I'M GLAD I DID! I MADE UP ANOTHER NEW STITCH: IT'S AS TALL AS A TRIPLE C. BUT THICKER SO THERE IS NOT AS MUCH SPACE BETWEEN THE STITCHES. ALSO I DO A DOUBLE, HALF DOUBLE. IT WOULD BE PERFECT FOR A WARM BLANKET/LAPGHAN. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING MY TWO CENTS. I LIKE READING YOUR TIPS & IDEAS. LOVE, BYE. PHYLLIS CRUTCHMAN Name: Lilly Subject: Love it! Comment: I'm a 13 year old who learned to crochet a few months ago. This sight has really helped me find patterns simple enough to do! Thank you! Name: Karmabottle Subject: Crochet Therapy Comment: Mom taught me to single crochet when I was about 12. I didn't get the hang of projects due to lack of patience. When I had my daughter, I turned to crochet to make her a baby blanket. I stuck with it as it was a hobby I could afford on a hourly salary. Over the years I've taken informal lessons from friends who were good at it. I'm not too bad now, but still not an expert. In the fall and winter I do afghans, throws, hats, and scarves. In the spring I turn to baby blankets, booties, and sweaters. In summer when the Georgia heat is too much for heavy projects, I do cotton dishcloths and tote bags. It's a source of happiness and comfort for me year 'round whether I'm doing it to give away or keep. Name: Karen Warren Subject: Thanks Comment: Thank you for this wonderful website. I hope it is okay to use this. I love to crochet.I have a serious back problem and I find that crocheting helps me to forget my pain. Thank you so much. Name: RT Subject: Crochet is fun!!!:-)... Comment: I taught myself to crochet a long time ago with an old crochet book from my grandmother. I LOVE crocheting because it is fast, simple, and relieves my stress. I love making things for my family members. I've made scarves, hats, shawls, even a small ripple afghan for my dorm room. My interest in crochet has led me to other pursuits as well- I taught myself to knit and to make beaded jewelry. Crochet is a great way to relax and to make gifts for family members on a budget. I am interested in trying my hand at an antique pattern, possibly from the Victorian era. My advice to anyone trying out crochet for the first time:- 1. Use good lighting when reading the patterns 2. Get books that come with illustrations 3. Use a simple acrylic yarn for your first couple of projects- the fancier yarns with fuzzies and ribbons can be tricky to work with, and you may not be able to see your stitches. 4. I recommend starting off with a simple project, like a scarf or a dishcloth- don't try to do too much at once. 5. Use a plastic yarn needle for finishing off projects- metal ones tend to snag on yarns that are like 4 ply worsted weight. 6. Keep your hooks organized (you can probably even crochet a case for your hooks) 7. Keep your odds and ends of yarn; you never know when they may come in handy for making a pom pom or something 9. Have a healthy imagination- go wild!!!:-)... Name: phyllis crutchman Subject: new stitch Comment: i think i made up a new stitch!! i named it "twister". it looks like a little tornado. i made a foundation row, chain 3 & turn, dc in 2nd st, skp 1 st, 1dc in next st, yo & take hook around (from frnt to back) the dc you just made, pick up yarn from behind & bring it up even with the same dc, do this 2 times leaving yarn on the hook. now ch1 to connect all together at the top. done! skip 2 sts and dc as many times as you want between "twister" sts. i hope this is clear. i was trying to do the bean st when i accidentally made a twister. i had to look up the bean st again to do it right. thanks for reading my comment! Name: Kristan Subject: yay! crochet! Comment: I just learned how to crochet in November 2008 using this site while stressed out about college finals. I'm so glad I did too. I've been making hats, gloves, mittens, vests, tops and scarves ever since. As a student, I especially can't afford to buy a lot of the pretty sweaters I see in stores, but now I've discovered the fun in making them. All my friends want me to teach them. This site is bookmarked on my computer, I love it, thank you so much! Name: Cindy Subject: Crafting Comment: I am a 57 year old wife and mom and have been crafting for 50 years. I am a "southpaw". Here is a hint for learning to knit, crochet, tat, etc. Sit in front of someone that is right handed and mirror what they do. This will work for either handed person if you want to learn. Name: sweetiepiecrazywoman Subject: giving back Comment: I enjoy crocheting but often have no place for my crafts once they are done. My solution is to get yarn that has been donated to my church, use it to make hats, mittens and scarves all year long, then donate the finished product back to the church for their Christmas charity drive. I get to have fun crocheting and helping others, without the expense of yarn or accumulation of crafts I don't know what to do with. Name: Sherry Blain Subject: Encouragement Comment: I am 53 yeas old and have been crocheting since I was 18 up until about 8 years ago I was crocheting on and off well I was in an accident and was in the hospital for 3 1/2 months and I was happy I had my yarn and hook to keep me company. What I have to say is don't ever give up and if you want to learn you will Name: Karla Subject: thank you Comment: When i was pregnant with my son, i wanted to make him a little blanket, i bought a magazine, some yarn and a hook. I did not know how to, and couldnt find anyone to teach me. So i was very upset. Now, he is five years old, and i finally learn how to crochet, so i took that old magazine and crocheted him that blanket for his bed, and i been working and lots of projects, so my advice is never give up. Name: Christine Subject: Giving back Comment: I am 52 years old and have enjoyed the art of crochet since I was 7. I started crocheting around pillow cases and do just about everything now. I would like to encourage all crocheters like me who have received so much joy in it to give back and find a local and deserving charity in your area and make items for them. I have just started this spring to make hats and scarves for the local homeless shelter and hope to have enough of them by cold weather to benefit a lot of people. So please if you can, give back. It "FEELS SO GOOD". Name: michael b Subject: crocheting Comment: just wanted to say thanks for a wonderful sight of free patterns. Im the only guy i know that crochets, have been since im a kid, my aunt tought me the basics and i tought myself the rest, i do everything from fillet crochet, to making afghans, scarves and recently started felting my crocheted scarves. If there are any other guys out there who enjoy this craft id love to hear from you,and maybe see your work, mickeyb0119@yahoo.com all are welcome 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 28 Next >> Share your own experiences by filling in the form below... |
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