I have always been fascinated by yarn ever since I was little. Even today I love to browse the yarn aisles in local stores in awe of all the colors, textures, and variegated patterns. My mother used to knit and crochet proficiently. I used to love to watch her work the needles and create afghans and clothes from a simple ball of yarn.
When I was around 10 I made up my mind I wanted to learn to crochet. I wanted more than anything to be like her. It seemed she could do anything! My mother bought me a book that I studied diligently entitled "How to Crochet", a crochet hook, and yarn and with practice I learned and became proficient. Over the years I have made countless afghans, baby blankets, clothes, dish cloths, and pot holders.
looms and made up my mind to learn to knit with a loom. So far I love my looms and have renewed my passion for yarn in a whole new way. I am determined to learn how to knit socks with a sock loom. Until then I will practice and transform balls of yarn into colorful panels of fabric which I will sew together to create warm, cozy blankets.
I wish I had bugged my grandmother to teach me to bead crochet. I just didn't think of it....too caught up with trying to be as anti-feminine as possible when was a kid. Anything I thought of as girly, like sewing, knitting, cooking & fashion, I avoided.
ReplyDeleteJoJo, it is never too late!! You should get a book and teach yourself. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteI used to crochet once - then I got married... It irritated hubby to no end that I would be doing something and not paying him attention.
ReplyDeleteLanthie, wow I guess I have never run into that one! My husband usually falls asleep as soon as he hits the recliner so I am pretty much left to my own devices. LOLOLOLOLOL Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteIve kinda given up on yarn. I think I can do just about anything unless it involves string!
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DeleteI admire you being good at knitting and crocheting. I have tried them and only succeeded in making long lopsided scarves. And don't even get me going on sewing.
ReplyDeleteNice you can continue on your mom's legacy of knitting and crocheting. Are the knitting looms more fun than needles? I always found knitting awfully tedious and admire those who do it well.
Writercat59, I have found that the looms are much more fun. I always found knitting with needles awful tedious and hard. I would slip stitches and then have to figure out how I was going to fix my blunder. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteMy nana taught me to crochet but I never stuck with it...I would love to learn to knit. It's on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteTayla, you should give it a go! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments.
DeleteI never quite got the hang of crochet but I do like to knit although it takes me a long time to finish a project.
ReplyDeleteSally, the worst part is finding the time to sit down and just do it. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteGreat post, Kathy. I've been a yarn lover since I decided to teach myself to crochet two years ago. Unfortunately I'm also on the DL right now with tendonitis in my right wrist. I'm hoping it will resolved soon so I can get back to my hooks. Isn't there anything you can do for your carpal tunnel?
ReplyDeleteElainelk, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! As far as the carpal tunnel goes I wore wrist braces for a while. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteKnit-one pearl-two, making sweaters is fun to do. Yahoo for you!
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DeleteI have always wanted to learn to knit, it looks relaxing.
ReplyDeleteDL, so far I have found it to be so. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteThat's is quite the tale (or yarn) you've been stringing us. And you've done fascinating work; your pictures show that. I hope you have lots more fun doing what you do, and get lots of enjoyment from what you produce.
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DeleteI've heard that knitting can be a calming activity. Good luck with making your blankets.
ReplyDeleteCynthia, that is what I like about it best! Thank you for stopping in and for your kind comments.
DeleteI must try knitting again, it is relaxing, so many things to do and never any time.
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Maggie, I have the same problem. However, I am making a point to find the time to do my loom these days because I enjoy it so. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!
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