From a young age, I have always had a passion for crafting and creating things. My creative pursuits have ranged from refurbishing furniture, to making wedding cakes, and most recently, to crocheting.
How I Started Crocheting
My journey into crocheting began thanks to my daughter, who saw a crocheted bee at a market and really wanted one. I told her I could buy a kit online and make the same bee for a fraction of the price. After returning home, I ordered a kit from Amazon, excited to make the plushie myself.
However, when the kit arrived and I opened it, I quickly realized I could not read the pattern—terms like "2sc" or "2dc" were unfamiliar to me. Additionally, I did not know how to properly hold the crochet hook or yarn. Determined to save $10, I began watching YouTube videos and experimenting on my own.
Learning the Basics
I soon discovered that starting with a bee was far beyond my current abilities. So, I focused on learning how to do a single crochet stitch (sc) and practised by stitching a simple line. I continued working back and forth until I managed to create a blanket. Although the blanket turned out a bit wonky, I then learned about stitch counters and incorporated them into my work.
Growing My Skills
From there, I kept experimenting and gradually grew my confidence and skill set. I mostly make things for fun or to gift to family and friends. Crocheting has become my longest-running hobby, and I love it because there is so much you can create and always room for advancement.
If you have always been curious about crocheting, follow along to see my creations, discover some of my most loved patterns and check out the yarn and supplies I love the most.
