Hooked – Tues 2nd Feb 2016
By Jeannette | February 2, 2016
It’s not that often these days I can say I tried something new, but today I have.
It’s something that I hope will relax me just as much as knitting does, but probably even more so as it’s portable.
Crochet! I’d first had a try at last year’s BritMums Live, got into a pickle with it and came away having “mastered” wriggly worms (aka chain stitch) and that was it.
So I carried on knitting, made a sofa throw for us and one for my father-in-law, Christmas stockings, hearts, clothes for D’s Bunny, fingerless mittens etc and started my Sky Blanket – all the while feeling annoyed with myself that I couldn’t seem to crochet, especially as I had been seeing such lovely designs and patterns around.
Until today. I went along to a crochet group and this was the result after the two hour session:
And this is a bit later on:
I’m now on my sixth colour! I didn’t imagine progress this quickly. I’m left handed and learning crochet as a right-handed person which has caused a few “what/where/how can my digits stay in position?” but am really pleased.
Obviously these only use a couple of stitches, if you asked me how to crochet in a row, I’d have no idea. Maybe I’ll learn that next week but knowing that I can and will do this has meant that I have another relaxation/calming tool under my wing because, let’s face it, anything that takes my mind off autism/SN matters for a while is a bonus.
T, D and Hubbie thought it was pretty cool too. For me, this is my #SSAmazingAchievement Jx
11 Comments
Tracy on 3rd February 2016 at 7:59 am.
OOH that’s really lovely and good for you for trying again. I can see that you are going to make lots of lovely things for your family! 🙂
Jeannette on 3rd February 2016 at 10:50 am.
Thanks, I hope so. I love knitting but crochet seems a lot more toy/detail friendly 🙂
Lisa Savage on 3rd February 2016 at 8:11 am.
Oh that’s lovely! I can crochet a very basic stitch, but make nothing of any value. I think a course would be a good idea for me too! It is very relaxing once you get into it!
Jeannette on 3rd February 2016 at 10:49 am.
Thanks, it’s a group in our local library, which I found out about by chance. Looking forward to learning another stitch next week, in the meantime this will get bigger! 🙂
over40andamumtoone on 3rd February 2016 at 8:09 pm.
That’s brilliant. I tried it at Britmums too, but the lady got in a pickle with me as I’m so left handed so it all went pear shaped. Would love to try again at some point.Look forward to seeing yours grow #SSAA
Catie: Imperfect Mum on 3rd February 2016 at 8:18 pm.
Oh I’d love to learn to crochet too. These are fab and well done for doing something for you!
alice NipperAndTyke on 3rd February 2016 at 9:27 pm.
Lovely. I really enjoy crochet too. Very relaxing. It is lovely to see your leisure time become a tangible thing that takes shape in front of you 🙂 x
#ssamazingachievements
mummyshire on 4th February 2016 at 12:25 am.
I remember crochet when I was a child and loved it because progress is quicker, and you’ve proved me right!! It’s great that you can find some downtime to totally relax – and you’ll come away with something at the end of it! Win Win in my book!
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Caroline Elliott on 5th February 2016 at 1:18 pm.
Aw good for you! I do find crochet quite relaxing, though I haven’t done nay for a while I must admit. Looks like you see off to a great start! Xx
Silly Mummy on 5th February 2016 at 2:07 pm.
They’re lovely! I used to crochet – my Granny taught me. I can’t remember how now but keep saying I want to pick it up again! I was never much of a knitter, though I could do it, but I always liked crochet. #SSAmazingAchievements
Jane - Our Little Escapades on 9th February 2016 at 7:11 pm.
That’s amazing, I wouldn’t know where to start. I wonder if I should get my mum into this, she has gone through a mad knitting stage for the past two years.
Thanks for linking up with Small Steps Amazing Achievements :0)
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