I’ve had a crochet hook and ball of yarn sitting on top of my “How To Crochet” book for over two years now.  I’ve tried numerous times to figure out how to do it.  I’ve even sat through a couple of really boring YouTube tutorials on how to do it.  No luck.  I think I may be defective.  I’m determined to learn how to do it.  There’s just so many things that I want to be able to make that rely on the ability to crochet.  So in 2010 I’m going to find someone who’s willing, and patient enough, to teach me to crochet.

I can hear some of you asking now, “Why would you want to learn that?”  Well I’ll tell you why.

1.  Tradition.  My Grandma used to crochet.  I never really knew her, but the one very vivid and strong memory of her I have is of my ‘hole blanket’.  It was a rectangle granny squares blanket that she had made.  It was like a rainbow of colours and I took it everywhere with me.  I miss that blanket and would like to create the same memories for our children one day.

2. Speed.  It seems, to a novice like me, that it’s quite a speedy little craft once you know how.  It would be great to be able to spend a few hours each day and have something to show at the end of the week.  I’m a big fan of speed.

3. Versatility.  I see all these great creations everywhere all done through the art of crochet.  I want to be able to take one skill and create multiple little pockets of joy.

4. Colour.  There is so much colour available in yarn these days.  I’m a major fan of colour.  I would love to live in a house that explodes with tamed colour.  Ok, I’ll admit it, I want to live in Attic24‘s house! (Go check it out, it’s well worth it!)

5.  Snuggles.  I love snuggling.  Whether in bed with a good book or on the couch with HUBBY and the puppies.  Snuggling is one of the greatest joys in life and I would one day love to snuggle under a blanket that I made.

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