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!

Friday, September 30, 2005Name: Janelle

Subject: Returning Chrocheter

Comment: I love to chrochet. But, after having four kids, full time student, and divorce, I fell away, but...I am back. Our family reunions are the times I would chrochet either a baby blanket or full size afghan to donate to their auction. Now, I am starting to chrochet again just to give away to friends and family. This is a soothing craft that keeps your hands busy as to not be idle. In the wake of the hurricanes that have devestated the gulf coase, I realize that I have been given talents that I should expound up and not allow to become rusty. Afghans are so cozy and memorable. Take care and god bless...Janelle

Friday, September 30, 2005Name: chichi

Subject: booties

Comment: hi its chichi who else the one and only i am recently crocheting a pair or baby booties they are for a baby boy i think they are the cutest i was going to make a little set to send it to his parents , like with a hat scarf and booties , i feel like i am experienced but not like the other people , who have been crocheting FOREVER!!!!!!! lol i think i am going to learn how to make a baby poncho for my next progect so wish me luck 1st time byee

Tuesday, September 27, 2005Name: chi chi

Subject: i love to crochet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment: hi my name is chichi and i am 14 years old and i love to crochet!. I was taught by my older sis she had been crocheting since she was 14 to how awsome! so she told me how to and i have been crocheting for about a year now it is so much fun i crochet booties, hats blankets ect. i am so happy i found this website! it teaches so much . Oh hi claudia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, September 25, 2005Name: Susan

Subject: New to Crocheting

Comment: I wanted to learn a kind of hand work which is portable, not necessarily expensive, and produces nice results for beginners. Crocheting just drew me in and I can now produce the basic stitches evenly and surprised my mother with a lap blanket. I am one of those who can just sew on buttons and do basic repairs. Crocheting makes me feel connected to my foremothers. It's also why I like to wash dishes by hand, do hand laundry, hang laundry on a rack to dry and make my meals "from scratch". My mother is getting to "the sitting time of life" and loves her "lap robe" even though it has all the features of a first project. It did take me a couple of months of practice to come up with even enough stitches to be able to give something away. I can tell it means a lot to her. She does absolutely beautiful handwork, designs quilts, teaches all sorts of handwork and I, being left-handed, barely made it through sewing class. So, here I am, middle-aged, and loving crocheting. I find I just pick it up whenever I can and find it really does away with restlessness. May be it is the cure for "idle hands are the devil's invitation". I can pray and think and even talk on the phone and still crochet! I find most folks love being given something tangible, and how nice to be new at something and still be able to give presents that look lovely. I am making place mats, pot holders, lap blankets, shawls, and and and... for Christmas presents.

I am very thankful for your website and all the supportive contributions. Many thanks and God bless you.

Saturday, September 24, 2005Name: Claudia

Subject: Begining

Comment: I just started to crochet and it is so fun. I'm twelve years old and my older cousin taught me. TRust me when you are a beginer it is a whole lot easier to learn from someone a little older and wiser!!

Wednesday, September 21, 2005Name: Christina

Subject: Closet Crocheter

Comment: I'm almost 20 and I learned to crochet when I was six. My grandmother taught me the basics (along with sewing and embroidery) and it was like a fire was lit inside me. I wanted to do every project I could get my hands on. I spent all of my allowance on yarn and tools. All I ever asked for for Christmas and my birthday was craft supplies. However, when I started junior high school, I was teased and made fun of. Not only was I the "nerdy" kid, now I was the "old lady", wearing sweaters and scarves that I made. So I stopped because of my desperate desire to fit in. I moved a couple of years later and I had no friends in my new neighborhood. I started to crochet and embroider and sew again but only at home. It wasn't until my very first new friend urged me to be myself and let my talent flourish that I let my favorite hobby "out of the closet". ha ha ha. Even though people taunted me at first, I had a friend who loved my work and begged me to make her and her family Christmas gifts and such. I stopped caring what other people thought and I was never happier. In the summer of my junior year at high school, I did a study abroad program for college. It was hard at first because I had horrible jet lag for a week but crochet kept me from boredom and insanity. Now I can't think of a time when i didn't want to crochet and I strongly urge young people out there who crochet to just be yourself and let your talents flourish. It will save you from insanity, boredom, and being ordinary.

Thursday, September 08, 2005Name: Bobbi Somerday

Subject: Crocheting

Comment: When I was very young, I was extremely hyperactive. My poor grandmother, who babysat me everyday, was at her wits end with me. One day she came toward me with what I thought was "string" to tie me down. She sat me down and taught me how to crochet. She had the paatience of a saint. That was 50 + years ago. I still crochet to this day. Crocheting is soothing and relaxing. Especially after a stressful day at work. The only draw back is one person can use just so many afghans. Ask my children! Then I started making afghans, with matching slippers, for a local Nursing Home, initially to distribute to their residents at Christmas. Now I make them all year round. I get such a wonderful feeling knowing that I can help bring warmth and happiness to people, who in all probability, I will never get to meet. I also just recently became a blanketeer for Project Linus. Happy crocheting.

Friday, September 02, 2005Name: Sue

Subject: crocheting

Comment: I have wanted to crochet for many years but getting it right by self teaching from books just didn't work for me. A few months ago I bought Crochet made easy-an interactive CD-ROM and it helped a lot. By watching someone actually doing the stitches and being able to watch it over and over as needed finally made sense. I have made one large afghan and three different size baby afghans in the past few months. The ripple pattern, though, is giving me fits. But I am gonna keep on trying till I get it right! So far all my stuff is done in straight rows, either single or double crochet. But I love it!!!! Boy or girl, man or woman--I think it is a very good way to put aside your troubles for awhile.

Monday, August 29, 2005Name: Jennifer

Subject: I taught myself

Comment: Wow when I hear people saying how young they were when they learned and the special stories accompanying it mine is rather boring. I am 37 yrs. old and I just taught myself to crochet by reading books 7 months ago. I was watching a woman at my son's basketball game knit and I thought it was cool but looked hard so I said hey I want to do the other thing with one needle. the lady said "you're talking about crocheting, it's hard to do that" Well me feeling like there's nothing too hard for me to do bought a book and started trying. the first thing I made was supposed to be a scarf, it was big in spots, little in others, more to the right in sections, more to the left in others, what a sight it was. I didn't give up though. I stopped old ladies at Walmart buying yarn and any craft store I saw crocheting I asked questions all of it sttll seemed foreign to me. But out of the blue one day I was attempting a pattern I saw and it clicked. I actually was doing it, straight too, it was only crooked when the pattern called for it to be crooked. I make all kinds of stuff now. Ponchos are my favorite. I made complete sets with the hats scarves you name it. I can't wait to show off this basketball season with all my beautiful crocheted ensembles. If I can learn anyone can, good luck ;-)

Tuesday, August 23, 2005Name: Cheryl in Alabama

Subject: LOVE TO CROCHET!

Comment: I guess like most people I was taught to crochet at a very young age, but I wasn't taught by my Mother or Grandmother. A lady I babysat for taught me how to crochet doilies. My Mother is a wonderful seamstress and does beautiful embroidery but she could never get the hang of crocheting. Even now that I have tried to teach her. I stopped crocheting a long time ago because of work and raising kids. Then several years ago I remarried a man with 2 kids of his own. A boy and girl along with my 2 girls my hands were full. So a few years ago my teenage step- son came home from a visit with his mother and had a small ball of yarn and an afghan crochet hook trying his best to crochet. I showed him how to make a chain and a few stitches but he lost interest very quickly. But it sparked my interest like a wild fire. So for the last several years I have been going at it like a mad woman. I have tried so many differnt patterns and yarn types. One of my daughters moved out on her own and I finally have my CRAFT ROOM ! Yeah. I love the look on friends faces when I give them a gift. Crocheting will never go out of style!! I love it!!

Monday, August 15, 2005Name: Mary E Hickey

Subject: Crocheting

Comment: I have been crocheting for about 15 years . I was taught how to crochet by a friend of mine that I used to work with.We would crochet during our breaks,she was right handed and I am left handed. I love to crochet because I like to make things and it is also very relaxing. I have been trying to read patterns ,but I am still having a little trouble reading them,I won't give up though.I have made pot holders, afghans,dresses for liquid soap, hot pads,and cozies for can sodas.I can sit and crochet for hours.

Saturday, August 13, 2005Name: Dan

Subject: Im a boy too

Comment: Actually haha im 24 years old and learned very basic crochet from my grandmother when i ws about 5 or so. I even have her old hooks and a ball of yarn from then, and now i lerned more and i love it..its addicting. I want to make a blanket for my friends new baby...im trying but its hard!

Friday, August 12, 2005Name: Morgan

Subject: YOU CAN DO IT!

Comment: IM 5 YEARS OLD AND I TAUGHT MYSELF! IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE CAN!

Tuesday, August 09, 2005Name: Iliana in Tampa

Subject: Don't give up!

Comment: I learned to crochet by watching my co-workers during our lunch hour. They were a small group who got together on on a weekly basis to share their patterns and show off their beautiful work. A friend of mine was having a baby and I wanted to make her a blanket. Thanks to Rosemarie, Trini and Leanne for your patience and support. I have been crocheting for over two years and I love it. It's very relaxing and not difficult to learn. If you are just starting, don't give up!!

Tuesday, August 09, 2005Name: Aline

Subject: I see what Mom couldn't.

Comment: As a child I watched my Mother crochet and knit and never see the things she made. Mom lost her sight in 1962, 2 years before I was born, but that didn't stop here from getting married, raising 2 children (I'm the oldest), and knitting and crocheting. I have some of the things she made as a child carefully wrapped and kept in boxes for my daughter on her wedding day.

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