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!

Sunday, September 19, 2010Name: Kaitlin

Subject: Crochet!

Comment: I am sixteen and learned to crochet during the summer holidays. Since beginning, I have made an afgahn, a chili pepper, two types of hat, mitts and am now about to start a cardigan. Your site has helped me so much. I think I have become addicted! :)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010Name: Kathryn

Subject: Crocheting

Comment: I started crocheting 2 years ago when I was 11 years old. I have come a long way since then. I started off with a potholder and scarf and now I am working on a sweater for my teacher's newborn daughter. I am also starting to learn to knit.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010Name: Beth

Subject: crochet

Comment: I just wanted to say that this website is really awesome! And I enjoy reading about how everyone else got started crocheting, some so young! It definitely is relaxing once you get the hang of it, and I'm looking forward to learning much more & hopefully make a profit from it!

Friday, August 20, 2010Name: Janine

Subject: Still Learning

Comment: Last week I was browsing the web for some cute dolls for me to draw, when I came across an adorable Amigurumi! I couldn't JUST draw it. I had to make it. Sense Then I have learned The chain, the SC, the DC, And the HDC. I am still just a beginner, and I still cant make that doll, but I have come a long way in the past week.

Monday, August 09, 2010Name: Jamie

Subject: Crocheting

Comment: Hi I'm jamie and I'm 14. I have been crocheting for about 7 years now and I love it! My grandma taught me the basics when I was 7 and I have pretty much taught myself the rest with websites like this one. I crochet doilies mostly they are my favorite I love all the design in them they are beautiful! According to the patterns that I am able to do, i am at the advanced level. Just one away from the last level, experienced. Currently I a working on a pineapple tablecloth and it's turning out beautiful! I hope to get even better over the years and open my own business and someday reach the highest level of crocheting

Friday, July 23, 2010Name: hayley

Subject: crochet

Comment: i have been crocheting since i was 9 and still love it to this day. i am 13 now and have made several projects... most from this website.what got me to start crocheting was girl guides and then they opened a crochet club at my school...it is fun especaily when ur bored

Friday, July 23, 2010Name: jade

Subject: inspiration

Comment: my gran came over and showed me how to crouchet and i thouht i couldnt do this but then i practised and practised and now i can make a bag just remeber you can pretend you cant do something but you cant fail when it comes to imagination

Sunday, July 04, 2010Name: Emery

Subject: Crochet

Comment: I learned to crochet when I was nine. It came very easy to me, and I am very good at it. I just turned ten and, I think this shows no matter how old you are that you can do anything you set your mind to.

Friday, June 25, 2010Name: Vikki

Subject: Encouragment :)

Comment: I'm 14, and I crochet constantly. I taught myself about a year ago, and have been creating my own amigurumi patterns for 6 months. Local stores consign my creations, and I just want to tell everyone that even if you get stuck, keep going. I know it can get frustrating, but you get the satisfaction of doing something you thought you couldn't. Cheers!

Thursday, June 17, 2010Name: Tattiana

Subject: Inspiration

Comment: I used to think it was boring to crochet. I tried when I was younger to make a basic square for my Barbie dolls and it ended up a mess.

I recently picked up the yarn and needles when my sons found a book on Amigurumi- Japanese crocheted stuffed animals. I saw how cute they looked and decided to give it a try again.

If you are frustrated as a beginner. Look for some easy and small patterns to try here on this website. Crocheting is not just about baby booties and blankets. There are sooo many weird and insane creations out there to try. If you are an anime fan, check out the Amigurumi for some inspiration :')

Wednesday, June 02, 2010Name: onanomis

Subject: encouragement

Comment: my grandma taught me how to crochet when i was 6 yrs. old but i never really stuck with it until my mom started to make everyone gifts for christmas then i tried it and i enjoyed it. know i am 13 and i have my own website.

Monday, May 24, 2010Name: Elizabeth

Subject: crochet

Comment: When I was 8 or 9, two of my great-aunts was at my grandmothers, When there I ask to learn to crochet. Both of the aunts there knew how to crochet.
They sit me in the middle of them to teach me how to crochet, when the first aunt would put the crochet needle in my hand the second would pull it out and say "that is not the right way. When they both finished I was so confused that I didn't hardly know how to hold the needle. Years later, I learned that both of them didnot like the other one because my grandmother sister didn't want her to marry my grandfather and disliked each other for many years. So everytime I pick up the crochet needle and I crochet something nice I often think least the aunts done something right together.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010Name: Christle White

Subject: Newbies!

Comment: I taught myself to crochet when I was 19 and it took me forever to get the hang of it.

I'm 24 now, and I didn't learn any other stitch (besides sc & how to make a magic/adjustable ring) until last year and I've only started following patterns for the last year.

I made a lot of hats and washcloths and plain-stitch scarves and got super comfortable with one stitch before I moved on to the next. Now I can make any pattern that I've come across so far.

The only thing I haven't tried is filet crochet, and I'm excited to take that on!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010Name: Bunny

Subject: Progress

Comment: I've been crocheting for about five years (although it seems like a whole lot longer) and I am contantly crocheting. My first attempt at a project (a basic single crochet square) turned out shaped like an Eiffel Tower! I didn't give up, I've greatly advanced my knowledge and love for this beautiful craft!

Tuesday, May 04, 2010Name: Asia Vincent

Subject: Crochet

Comment: I looooooooove crochet.I do it almost 24/7.I knever knew you can make such thinga with yarn. It makes me very happy and puts some money in my wallet. I'm only thirteen and did it 4 a couple of months but i already appreciate it.very much

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