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!

Tuesday, December 20, 2005Name: Jessica Johnson

Subject: Crochet

Comment: I have just started crocheting this year I learned in my crafts class at school. I am 16yrs.old and I was just placed in a wheelchair so I have found a hobbie and I love it for this Christmas I made all the girls and women in my family scarfs.

Tuesday, December 20, 2005Name: Tassani

Subject: Crochet

Comment: ITs really easy to crochet if you take your time and put your mind to it you can do anything I started only one year ago and I am already about to open up a crochet store selling croched clothing and I'm only 20 years Young. lol

Sunday, December 18, 2005Name: jyothichawla

Subject: i love crochet

Comment: hi iam jyothichawla from india . i love to do crochet . in my family we all the lady do crochet in free time . we undertake order from the people on special event diwlai, new yeareve, wedding, and ect...... my home town is banlore city . we all love doing crochet.

Thursday, December 15, 2005Name: Susan

Subject: Christmas presents

Comment: Christmas presents are exchanged at different times in my family as we are not ever all in one place. Although I am still very much a beginning crocheter, I was able to give my family presents which were useful and attractive: a simple place mat in butter cream cotton in single crochet; a very large lap blanket in dark blue jiffy-thick yarn (good for those naps in the recliner); a large lap blanket in faux mohair for a friend of my mother's who is very much at the sittin'-time of life. I've discovered that double crochet in pretty yarn on large hooks makes easy and pretty lap blankets. They were very well received. Hand made gifts touch people so much more than things bought. I'm on to shawls and more blankets now. Hope this encourages some brand new or returning crocheters.
I recommend your website to everyone at the yarn and hook corners at the stores.
Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 15, 2005Name: Redbomchele

Subject: Teaching someone to read a pattern for the 1st time!

Comment: My mom taught me when I was 16 but all I could do was a chain LOL.But yrs later I got back into it and ended up teaching myself I'm 34 now and I love crocheting.About 3 yrs ago I got a new neighbor and a new friend turns out we loved to crochet so I was going to share my patterns with her and she asked me"how can you read those patterns?"I said "I just can don't you use them?"she said "no someone just has to tell me the pattern and I remember it.But I'd love to learn."Took me a month and having to do the same project with her just so I could see what she was doing wrong so I could explain what each abbreviation meant LOL but she finally learned to read patterns and she can't believe how many doors have opened to her.In the 3yrs we lived next door to each other she wore out my afghan books she has made over 6 large afghans and 6 baby afghans and little ole me has made about 3 baby afghans and the rest has been baby toys and outfits LOL.Sadly she moved away a yr ago so I no longer have a crocheting buddy but I haven't stopped crocheting I have gotten the fashion and bed doll bug.I made a fashion doll for my cousin 2wks ago and made her mother a shawl finished it last night took me month but only because I've been having to take care of my mom more here lately.Now I'm in the process of making two barbie sized fashion dolls and one 14inch fashion doll for family members for xmas don't like much on them.Happy Crocheting!and Have a Merry Xmas everyone!Thanks Rachel for your site its the greatest I hope mine we'll be just as good as yours!

Wednesday, December 14, 2005Name: Olivia

Subject: Crochet

Comment: I've been crocheting for awhile now and it's been great for making scarves and ponchos for my family. BTW i'm only 14!

Wednesday, December 07, 2005Name: Kristin

Subject: crocheting for years

Comment: I love that I can crochet. I started when I was 9 and now I am 23. I have made so many different projects, most have turned out wonderfully! I love making scarfs and blankets for friends and family and they like getting them as gifts. It's wonderful.

Wednesday, December 07, 2005Name: Brandi

Subject: Young Crochet

Comment: I've been crocheting since I was 12 and I'm now 24. As a college student with only my husband's income, I can say that this 'hobby' of mine has actually generated income for me! I crochet hats, scarves, and baby afghans to sell! There's nothing better than getting paid to do what you love!

Saturday, December 03, 2005Name: Sara

Subject: crochet

Comment: At 5 years old, a great aunt of mine taught me how to knit. I'm now 25 and recently, a family friend of mine who's 19 asked me if I knew how to knit, because she wanted to learn how to do it. I picked up the needles and oddly enough, I remembered. It's like riding a bike! But knitting intimidates me, so I can only do a purl stitch, in a scarf form. :) So anyway, I showed this girl how to knit. She asked me if I wanted to learn how to crochet. She showed me a double, which she said was more complicated than a single. I made a little sample patch, then went online and started looking up all the stitches necessary to make fun things. Crocheting is awesome, and very fun. It's still hard to believe I can remember knitting 20 years later. And it's pretty cool I could teach it to someone, and have them teach me how to crochet in return.

You know what is great? That people "my age" (20 year olds) are crocheting. Honestly, crocheting is typically associated with older women... a bad sterotype! It's nice to see young people crocheting!

Wednesday, November 23, 2005Name: Ann Wren

Subject: Patterns

Comment: Hi want to thank all who supply patterns on this wonderful website. The baby cape and hood pattern I am finishing now is wonderful. Thede items go to a hospital for needy children. I thank God my fingers can still work well enough to do such a service.

Tuesday, November 22, 2005Name: Millie

Subject: Crocheting is Rewarding

Comment: I learned basic stitches (all of 3) at the age of 12. I crocheted on and off during my teenage years. Then 10 years ago, I bought some yarn and made a granny square. One thing lead to another and a friend taught me how to do ripple and shell patterns. I never looked back. I have always made baby afghans for showers and for friends and families. Then one day I made 8 lapghans and donated them to a nursing home. I've made scarfs for children in shelters last Christmas. I was looking around on websites and found raincircle, who was making squares and afghans for Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims. I got involved with them and it is so rewarding to be able to help people who are really in need. I hope to teach my 4 year granddaughter soon so I can leave my legacy. Some family members want me to sell my work, but I have a job; I just do this for fun. New crocheters/knitters be encouraged! Once you learn, it'll stay with you forever. Please keep the needy in mind.
One Stitch Wonders by Millie

Thursday, November 17, 2005Name: Laura

Subject: now and then

Comment: I'm 21 and I don't crochet a whole lot but my mom taught me a little so I do some occasionally. I usually make slave bracelets with chains (the metal kind) and chainmaille, but I just decided to try some more crocheted ones (which I've made a couple times before) so I came to this site for patterns. To the homeschooled Hannas: Hey! I was homeschooled too! very kul. To Christina: I also had a problem fitting in and being "cool" (even though I was homeschooled, I also went to a part-time private school), and I learned not to care what people think and just be myself, with the help of some real friends. Now people think I'm "cool" even though I don't actually try to be, go figure. Apperently in middle school it's "cool" to be like everyone else, but in high school and college (at least my high school, also technically home school but much better than the previous part-time school), if you don't care what people think and be yourself then you'll be "cool". Ironic. So good for you for coming out of the closet. But anyway, yeah I like to crochet sometimes but I don't know much, I should probably get that Wal-Mart book too.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005Name: Mrs. Marion Ridley

Subject: A link to the past.

Comment: I learned to make chains when I was very small. My mother used to set me on the floor with a yarn ball and give me a big hook. I would set and make chains while my mother would make beautiful crocheted items for friends and family. She would hang them on the Christmas tree and give them to friends to do the same. Years later she showed me how to make granny squares, and she would sew them togeather for the needy. Mom has been gone now for three years, and I miss her very much, but every time I pick up a new project I think of her and am so glad for the time she shared with me!

Monday, November 14, 2005Name: Carol

Subject: Beginner

Comment: Crocheting is one of those things I thought I'd learn "one of these days." Then someone gave me a hand crocheted dishrag (of all things) and I love it. So I went out and purchased yarn, hook and a simple instruction book and am working on my first dishrag. I selected the dishrag because it is a very quick project and how hard could a dishrag be?? I am (pardon the pun) hooked! I am a very high stress person anyway and this is very therapeutic. When I start I find I do not want to stop! Wish I had tried this years ago!

Monday, November 14, 2005Name: Mary Beth

Subject: I am re- hooked

Comment: Hi!! smiles and prayers to all. I am glad to find this site! I just got started again crochetin. I used to dabble in it when i worked as an in home nurse on long nights, etc. I lacked self-confidence then about reading patterns. Now I have started, again hookin! I love it.

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