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!

Saturday, April 01, 2006Name: Debi

Subject: Afgans

Comment: I learned to crochet Years ago but only finished one afgan .But Im almost 45 and started again and I made 5 full size afgans from Sept. until christmas and I just love it I have just started a new one I love to crochet now.

Monday, March 27, 2006Name: Luthien (again)

Subject: !!!!!!!

Comment: I noticed the two homeschooled Hannahs in this section who say they love to crochet. I'd like to add another. :) My cousin Hannah just turned 14, she's homeschooled, and she loves to crochet too. I just thought that was neat :)

Monday, March 27, 2006Name: Luthien (Rebecca)

Subject: Afghans

Comment: Hi y'all! I'm 16 and I've been crocheting for probably eight years now. I made my Aunt Georgia, who died of cancer last month, a blue and pink afghan for her birthday, just a few weeks before she passed away. She was so grateful that I made her that; she really appreciated it. I am so glad I was able to be a blessing to her, and I just wanted to encourage all the young crocheters (and older ones too!) to make things for elderly relatives and friends. They will appreciate it. I'm glad I got to do it for my aunt.

Sunday, March 26, 2006Name: Mary Ellen

Subject: Pineapples!

Comment: I taught myself to crochet when I was 18 years old. I made a few doilies but became frustrated trying to crochet pineapples. So I stopped crocheting. This past summer, at the age of 52, I took up crocheting again. I challenged myself to do pineapples. All of a sudden they are really easy to do and loads of fun! I can't seem to crochet enough pineapple doilies, tablecloths, afghans, etc! I do other patterns, but pineapples are the best! Your site has lots of neat patterns. Thank you!

Tuesday, March 14, 2006Name: Summer

Subject: It Doesn't Make Sense!

Comment: Sometimes I come to particular part in a pattern that just doesn't make sense at all. It's not symmetrical, doesn't fit with the other part...whatever. When that happens, just follow the pattern directions EXACTLY and usually it will work in the end. If not, improvise! It's your piece and you can do as you please with it.

Wednesday, March 08, 2006Name: Tee

Subject: taking the time to do ur project

Comment: hey yall i started a baby blanket for my cousin almost a week ago. I would most of the time take it with me to school so i could pass the time doing it and most of my teachers didnt mind me doing it. i think that crocheting keeps me from getting bored in class and pass out! ;-) (some of them wants me to make something for them)

Wednesday, March 08, 2006Name: Larry

Subject: 4-Month project

Comment: I started Crocheting for a project I had to do for school. I didn't like it at first, but when i finished i loved it so i hope i can do much harder projects instead of granny stitch.

Monday, March 06, 2006Name: Maria

Subject: crochet

Comment: i always wanted to crochet but never had the time to learn. I am now 55 years old and went into the interned and printed instructions on how to. Took some time and lots of patience and now I cannot put it down. I have crocheted wonderful things!

Monday, March 06, 2006Name: Mary

Subject: crochet is cool

Comment: I learned to knit and crochet when I was a girl, but as an adult I got busy with other things. I took crochet up again about three years ago because some of my coworkers were into it. Now my MIL is hooked too. I like the variety that crochet offers. It is such a cool craft, and so easy to make things for family, friends, and charity.

Saturday, March 04, 2006Name: Hannah

Subject: crochet

Comment: Hy! I have been crocheting since I was 8 and I will be 15 soon! I LOVE to crochet it is very addicting. I have crocheted tons of smaller items but never a sweater or an afghan. I am also a big knitter. I have knitted a sweater and am working on a vest. I love to crochet, but have found that knitting uses less yarn. I like to do either one.

Friday, March 03, 2006Name: Kindra

Subject: Crochet

Comment: I am 15 and have been crocheting for about 2 years now. My grandma taught me and now I'm addicted! I love to make afghans and can sit and just look at my pattern books for hours! This site has been a great source for beautiful afghan patterns!

Thursday, March 02, 2006Name: Gloria

Subject: Crochet

Comment: I have always admired my Great Grandmother's crochet from a very young age. I have now inherited her Minnesota State Fair Blue Ribbon Crochet Bedspread...very Beautiful with popcorn stich and Heavy!!and many doileys. After a difficult divorce in 1998 I learned to crochet from a co-worker during breaktimes. It was very difficult at first then it clicked.. I have made hundreds of doileys, some curtains, filet names and a tablecloth!!! Three years ago I met and fell in love with a wonderful man with the last Name of Doyle!! He is currently deployed for a year in Kuaitt. So Guess what I do with my time!!! CROCHET!!! I just finished an absolutely beautiful one for spring with 18 tulips all the way around!! Thanks for Your Site!!

Tuesday, February 28, 2006Name: Gracie

Subject: crochet

Comment: I am 11 years old and I learned to crochet about a year or two ago. I am addicted! Crocheting is so cool, and you can be really creative. I have made several scarves, hats, doll clothes, and I am working on a lap warmer. I am teaching two of my sisters and some friends this awesome craft. And if you think crocheting is for Grannies, you're wrong!

Saturday, February 25, 2006Name: Sami

Subject: Young and Crocheting

Comment: I learned to crochet, like all of the rest on this page, when I was very young, maybe about 4 or 5. I am now 16, and now all of my friends want what I make! My grandmother who helped to teach me, passed away last year, and left me many many many skeins of yarn. I now have almost a closet full of yarn. For this past Christmas, I made all my great-aunts afghans. They nearly cried! I take pride in my skill of knowing how to crochet, and everyone who is interested should learn how.

Tuesday, February 07, 2006Name: Mckenzzie

Subject: C to the rochet

Comment: I Love to crochet its the best thing of all times. My Grandmother tought me when I was about 5 years old and listen to this I'm turning 73. Its given me a life experience thank you crochet for being apart of my life!

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