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!

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.

Now I've read all these stories about young people with all kind of diseases, that find crocheting is so very good for their health and soul. That really touches my heart.. keep up crocheting -and the good spirit!

Love from Sheila, Denmark.

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/

Thanks

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.

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