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!

Jump to submit form

Name: Cheryl
Subject: Crocheting
Comment: I was taught to crochet at the age of 14 by an Aunt. I am 41 now and only rediscovered the joy of crochet about 2 years ago. I recently gave birth to a little boy who only graced this earth for precious moments. The only thing that kept me sane and able to move on with life was being able to pick up my crochet and work on a project. It gave me a reason to get out of bed each morning and continue on for my daughter and husband. It gave me direction and purpose.

Your site has helped me create many wonderful items for loved ones and precious babies.

Thanks for helping me to move on!

Name: Rose from South Park, PA
Subject: crochet is relaxing
Comment: Yes, I also find crocheting very relaxing and fulfilling. After a hard day at work and taking care of my family, I reach for my latest project to work on. It really helps me wind down.

Name: Del
Subject: crochet is relaxing
Comment: I just am amazed as how absolutely relaxing crocheting is. As soon as I pick up the hook, all the tensions of the day just melt away. Does anyone else find this to be true?

Name: Donna
Subject: Great Site
Comment: I tried to learn since I was little and because I was left handed, my mom tried but couldn't and I never learned. As I have grown older, I have found that even though I'm a lefty, I use my right hand for several things so a friend tried to teach me right handed and it worked! Since December of 2004 I have been a crocheting fool and I love it! I am making everyone either poncho's or hats and scarves for Christmas this year and have been working on projects one right after the other. I've noticed that if I want to make something larger than the sizes it gives, I just use a larger hook and it tends to work out well. Rarely do I use the exact yarn a pattern calls for. I use the patterns as templates and tend to go in my own direction after the 3rd or 4th row.

Regarless, this is the first place I come to look for patterns! I love how easy it is to find what I'm looking for!

Thank You!

Name: Rue Dene Sasser
Subject: How I learned to Crochet
Comment: I have been crocheting since I was nine years old and I am 67 now. My grandmother taught me by using a piece that was already crocheted. She didn't know how to read the written instructions but she knew the name and how to make it. Those were special times at her house.
A lady at work taught me to read directions and now I am crocheting period costumes for the Barbie doll. I just can't get enough of crocheting. While I'm crocheting a piece, I'm thinking of what I can do when it is finished. Your sight has help me find the next item to crochet. Thanks

Name: Hannah
Subject: I LOVE to CROCHET!!!!!
Comment: I have been crocheting ever since I was 8. I taught myself by getting this chincy begginer kit with some yarn and a plastic hook. Now I'm 12 and I LOVE to crochet!!!! Crocheting is a great way to make gifts for people. I'v made so many things I can't count them!! Thanks for your site. It helped me alot!!! I think your site is the best!!!! Thanks!! God Bless You!!!

Hannah

Name: carol
Subject: good website
Comment: I am a novice crocheter. My 91 grandmother has crocheted all her life. My brothers and sisters all have afghans and other things that she has crocheted. She can not see very well and can no longer do any crocheting, so my sister and I learned to crochet. Since learning, I love it and wish I had learned sooner. I think it is very special to carry on a "family tradition". Your site is very helpful. Thanks for your advice.

Name: Jo in Scotland
Subject: Crocheting how I started
Comment: I started purely because when I was in a homeless hostel one of the residents said it was easier than knitting. I now crochet as part of my therapy for my mental illness. It's great for restlessness and also when one is suffering from the winter blues you can just curl up 'fidgeting' (i.e. crocheting) with classical music and soft lighting. It's a dieing art in the UK but I feel like 1/2 of me is missing if I have too long a break from it.

My thing is really patchwork afghans these days but I have a six foot long scarf that started out as a hair piece that I wear every winter with the North East gales.

Crochet - an intrinsic part of staying sane.

Name: aida padilla
Subject: following patterns
Comment: I know how to crochet, but my problem is that I can not follow patterns I started a project and I end up with my own design, which in reality is beautiful. I don't know why I can not follows the patterns that's my big problem, meanwhile in knitting is ok, and I learned how to knit not to long ago, and crocheting I know since I was a little girl.

Name: Ginger
Subject: Crochet
Comment: I love to crochet. My next venture is teaching boys in a group home crochet as a way of therapy. It is certainly the best thing I can do under pressure, or when I want to create, or when I am bored. Is there ever a time when not to crochet?

Name: Debra
Subject: Great Site
Comment: I am new to this site. I love to crochet, but I am not too good at the harder stuff. The patterns here seem to have very good instructions.

Name: jesee
Subject: haha
Comment: i'm 11 and learning to crochet right now and my bff, hannah, taught me how. hi hannah

Name: tammy sheppard
Subject: i love this site
Comment: I love to crochet so much it's a ritual I have to do. I have 5 kids and a husband of 23 years, and next to them crocheting is my love. Great site and nice patterns. Thanks

Name: dawn
Subject: crochet swaps
Comment: I love doing the crochet swaps and crochet for donations. I have lot of experiences in crocheting, happy crocheting, dawn

Name: Gladys Collins
Subject: I'm no beginner
Comment: My Grandmother too, taught me to knit & crochet. I'm a great grandmother and I still like to crochet best.Retired years ago so all I have to do is play with my great grandaughter an my crocheting. Oh! by the way I'll be 78 on my birthday so I have made a lot, & enjoy it now that I don't have a lot to do except play.

Select a Page
<< Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Next >>

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.

Your Name:

Your Subject:

Your Comments:

Please type in the letters and/or numbers shown in the image below. (This allows your message to reach me.)

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.