Well, I’ve been pretty quiet here on the blog front this week … but not because I’ve wanted to be…my sewing machine has been in the shop! UGH!!! This is a fate worse than root canals and spinal taps combined! It’s been a week and there’s no sign of it coming home any time soon. Please send condolence card STAT!
As you can probably imagine, I’m jonesing for something to do and not particularly inspired to use a glue gun.
Think. Think. Think.
I came up with something that I had no idea I would love so much … Crocheting!
I spend a weekend with my mother and grandmother and strong-armed mom into teaching me how. I thought it would just be a time-passer, but in fact, I’ve become pretty addicted already!
Here's how I started ... not super impressive, but tons of fun!
And here's my first "real" project! It's a bummer that it takes 3 hours to complete a scarf - with sewing it takes about 12 minutes - but hey, we can't zoom through everything!
I can assure you that I’ve got coordinating scarves already in the works. It’s 107 degrees here in Austin today … not exactly scarf weather – but I’m looking ahead to Montreal in October. Surely I can wear this there!
Everyone got in on the lesson - even little rosamund!
Even Owen got in on the action - for about 22 seconds.
So, if you’re hankering for a new project, it really really is easy to begin learning how to Crochet. You can see I have very basic skills but could still create a fun cowl neck scarf. As in Napolean Dynamite, “There’s just so many options!”
So Crochet Something y’all!
That was a great afternoon. Not sure how much Roz and Owen retained. But then how about Ellie.
Yeah for you Hon. Crochet is fun. I have sewn and crocheted since I was about 12 years old…I’m 68 now. I love them both. I hope your machine gets back home soon. Love, GeorgiaAnn
Sewing is your passion….well crochet/knitting are mine! Great stress reliever and wonderful gifts! Good to hear you joined the yarn world…
I love to crochet and knit. I wish I would have learned from my Great-grandma when she was still here. I had to teach myself. Now I am teaching myself sewing and I have to say you are a great inspiration for me. I will be watching you for more crochet projects, it gets addicting too!
Sorry to hear about your sewing machine, but glad it was the inspiration for you and your family to learn to crochet. Crochet (and knitting) have sustained me over the past 40 years. The fact that it takes a while to complete a project is one of the reasons it acts as a stress reliever. The repetitive motion of yarn over, pull through can be very relaxing. Hope you continue with it even after you get your sewing machine back.
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