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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! Jump to submit form ![]() Name: donna Subject: how I learned to crochet Comment: I was seven years old when my teenage sister asked me if I wanted to learn to crochet. I was anxous to learn. She showed me how to hold the thread and hook with her right hand. I am left handed and I cannot crochet to this day left handed. ![]() Name: Lynda Subject: Relaxation Comment: My mom taught me when I was 9 or so, but I gave up when I couldn't figure out why when I crocheted that I always messed up. I found my crochet hook a few years later, and re-taught myself how to do it. I find that when I crochet that I relax, and go into a sort-of happy zone. Crocheting is fun, and soothing. L ![]() Name: Julie Subject: Closeness through crochet Comment: It was my mother-in-law who offered to teach me to crochet, and in an effort to get to know her, I accepted. I didn't have any real interest in it as I'm not a crafty person by nature, but because I married into a blended family I knew a special effort had to be made to get to know the amazing individuals that made up the clan. Lo and behold, it turns out I AM a crafty person and my mother-in-law, she lets me call her Nana now, is a dear friend with insights and inspirations beyond just yarn craft. Crochet is something I love to do, the feel of it in my hands and the friendship it engenders in my heart. More than a craft, it's a mean to connect as I create and I simply can't imagine my life without crochet. ![]() Name: David Subject: Age i started to crochet. Comment: i am a guy and i started to crochet at the ripe old age of 65 plus i am teaching myself i have all ready done a cot blanket for my sons daughter i am now trying to do some thing for the wife. ![]() Name: Lela Subject: crochet a longtime friend Comment: I learned to crochet from my Grandma Ida when I was 16 or 17. She patiently showed me over and over when she stayed with us and I don't recall finding it to hard. I am now 62 years old and just 2 years ago I had a stroke which made my left side weak.. The therapist told me to try to crochet in one of my sessions so I went home and tried but couldn't regulate the thread with my left hand.. Oh, I just cried. I said "Lord please let me crochet yet." I tried again the next week and I could barely do it. The next week was even better until now I'm back to doing my doilies again... Keep at it.. It's good therapy for mind and body. I too am glad so many young people are crocheting...... ![]() Name: Maxie Subject: Crochet for a Lifetime Comment: Let me say it loud - Crochet Pattern Central rocks! What a fabulous resource for us yarn junkies who must have a work in progress. I learned to crochet from my mother's friend back in the late 50's with a size 1 steel crochet hook and crochet thread. While I loved spool knitting (anyone else remember that?) and used up our old cotton feedsacks to sew (horrible) doll clothes, I remember thinking that crocheting with that little tiny hook and thread was more like punishment than fun. So it wasn't until 1974 that my dear mother-in-law re-introduced me to crocheting (with YARN) and got me hooked, no pun intended. We made about everything we could from patterns in magazines, newspapers and library books - no Internet then. We waited expectantly for the Woman's Day and Family Circle magazines' Christmas gifts editions to come out in November which were always loaded with new patterns! I have not stopped crocheting since. Lost my job this past summer and, with a friend, did craft fairs and special orders this fall. The thought that someone would pay for something I love to do was amazing and the money surely came in handy for Christmas. I am excited to see so many young folks are crocheting - it really is a passion for a lifetime! ![]() Name: Sharon Subject: Crochet Comment: I love to crochet and taught myself 3 years ago. Now its a budding little business. I love doing baby sets and creating my own patterns. When my little girl is a bit older I will be teaching her too. ![]() Name: Fawnee Subject: Crocheting at School Comment: I'm so heartened to hear all those 7-17 year olds crocheting! I brought my crochet to school to get a head start on Christmas presents and got mountains of ooohhhs and aaahhhs while I was working on my gifts. Every time I wear something homemade, I now get asked with respect, "Did you make that? I wish I knew how to do that! That's so pretty!" I also was surprised to hear how many high schoolers (especially in my school on the bad side of town) knew how to crochet! The moral: Crochet has enabled me to show my creativity and individuality while making beautiful items to wear or use. Don't be afraid to keep crocheting! ![]() Name: Amanda Perkins Subject: Relaxer Comment: I was taught how to crochet when I was 9 years old by my grandmother's friend. Since then, I have gone off and on from it, but I really got back into it when I was pregnant with my daughter. Now, I'm experimenting with different styles and patterns, mixing and matching them to with what I want to do. It is relaxing and helps pass the day, enabling me to make some warm clothes for the winter for my daughter. I'm 22 and I will say that it is for people of all ages! ![]() Name: Sheila Nielsen Subject: How crochet helps people Comment: I've crocheted for many years, and I'm 37 now. I also love to paint, draw, make jewelry and sculpture. But crocheting is my favorite hobby, 'cause it makes me calm and happy. ![]() Name: Gladys Wilson Hawryluk Subject: knitting & crocheting Comment: when I was in school we had a women who taught us to knit & crochet in her home I remember I crocheted a collar latter I knitted a sweater It was a lot of fun that women is now deceased But I still remember how she taught us I think she was paid by state that happened in Mayfield Pa Her name was Mrs Murray She held her class in her home at night. ![]() Name: Christina Subject: Total stress reliever! Comment: I learned to crochet from an old neighbor about 3 years ago. I'm 13 yrs old and I love it. I am autistic and this saved me from flipping out all the time. I could go to my room and start a new project. Crocheting was probably the best thing that ever happened to me. ![]() Name: Manveen Kaur Subject: crochet made my life Comment: hi i am manveen and i like crochet but most of the time i see same patterns and all and it was real boring, but you have such amazing new things, i even copied few patterns and made on my own :), its so easy now, you can see for yourself: http://thearksbloom.blogspot.com/ ![]() Name: Amy Subject: A new hobby to make life enjoyable again. Comment: After a divorce I was heartbroken and hope and happiness felt far away. I knew of a friend who crocheted. I wanted to learn for a while and thought it would be a good way to keep my mind off difficult times. She taught me the chain, single and double crochet. After that, she got busy with her own life. I knew I was on my own in many ways. I started to teach myself. I filled my free time with numerous projects. I felt joy, even if it was for a little while, in one of the toughest times in my life. Crocheting helped focus something positive. I made a choice to be happy again and never give up hope. ![]() Name: Gary Morgan Subject: A guy crocheting?! Comment: I dont mean to offend anyone. But I used to think only gay's and woman crocheted. But with my failures in drawing and personal issues I was desperate for a craft to keep my mind occupied and off the troubles from work, home, and life itself. So I asked my grandmother what she did when she felt stressed. She showed me crocheting. And after about a week I thought it was boring. But then after a year or so of leaving it put away a renewed spark has Ignited in me that is telling me Crochet may be my artistic calling. So at the place I work. Which is a retirement community I suggested a crochet group to join up with the Knitting group. Personally I cant knit worth a dime. But crocheting has brought me joy and friends. Im also thinking of joining the Crochet guild of America. Which can be found at www.crochet.org. So long story short I think it's okay for men to crochet. It's not as girly as I thought it was plus I love to work with my hands. ![]() Select A Page Share your own experiences by filling in the form below... Notice: If you want to send me (the webmistress) an encouragement or "thank you" using this form, that is fine (I appreciate it). However, I may not be posting it publicly for all to see, and I have no way of responding without knowing your email address. Notice: By submitting your content, you are agreeing to have it displayed on this page. I retain the right to edit and/or refuse unsuitable content. (Unsuitable content includes questions and help requests.) All submissions are checked before being published. |
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