I taught myself to crochet about 15 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child. My mother had crocheted a blanket for my sister, and I was so jealous! I wanted one for myself, but mom never picked up a hook after that one afghan. Well, here I am 25 years later, and I still haven't made myself that blanket. It is just so much more fun to make something for someone else. I am 34, a mother of 2 beautiful girls ages 14 and 9. My youngest is showing some interest in learning to crochet and knit, so keep your fingers crossed...maybe she will be able to help our cause someday soon!

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  • Hello Keli
    your message reminds me how I leaarnt to crochet I did it myself from books and isnt it exciting learning something new especially when you get it all right.
    I learnt to Knit , my mother showed me when I was about 8 years old
    and something you never forget.
    lots of love LIZ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • I taught myself to crochet a couple of months ago! Now I make a sqare a day for KAS and even a couple of other things as well! The best thing about crocheting for charity is that whatever you make will be used, instead of ending up in the back of a closet! :)
    • Good for you, Dawson! A square a day is a big commitment. Before KAS, I made blankets, baby sweaters, dishcloths and stuffed toys, only picking up my crochet hook to make a gift for someone else (I've yet to make myself something). After KAS, I've been crocheting almost every day, since February 2009! If I miss a day, I go into withdrawal; if I have to shift my energy to a crocheted gift, I feel guilty. It's amazing how KAS can change your life! :o)
      • Well, for me, since I set a goal that pushes me a little bit, I don't feel as guilty if i have free time and i don't crochet as long as I reach the goal because the goal tells me I'm doing as much as i can without hurting myself. Maybe that might help?
        • For me it varies day to day and week to week. If I have a very busy week I sometimes do not make my personal goals, but then i usually set them too high. I am taking my knitting with me whenever possible. Today I went to Urgent Care for Pleurisy and cough(ouch!)and managed to get half a square knitted while waiting for the doctor! Try taking your work with you, you'll be amazed what you can get done! :)
          • Thanks for the tip.
      • Yeah, I used to have a lot of free time. Now I have no free time at all. :) A square a day isn't really that bad, though, since it only takes me about an hour.
        • There's just one thing I don't get, though. I've heard people say that is it hard to even do 1 square every few days, yet it is no problem for me. Am I just a fast crocheter?
          • Well, some people have arthritis or carpal tunnel, others are knitters and knitting does take longer than crochet. It also depends on the weight of your yarn... the thinner the yarn, the more time it takes. :o)
            • Okay, thanks.
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