Back before I had internet… and before I had a laptop, I spent my time baking and quilting, but mostly crocheting. I loved to crochet. My mother-in-law taught me how to crochet while Jeff and I were dating…28 years ago! It’s one of those things I can do and mentally relax, but mainly I love that it is a creative outlet. I love that I know crochet so well that I can look at something and figure out how to make it. I love that I can make gifts and people really appreciate that!
With my first grand-baby on the way ideas are surging through my mind…and my Pinterest boards. Which means I’ve been putting the laptop aside a little more and picking up my hook and yarn! Here are the first couple of things I’ve made for Baby. I was able to figure them out by looking at the pictures, but you can find the minion pattern here, and the cookie monster pattern here.
The really cool thing is that once a skill is learned and learned well you can do so much with it!
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Heather Walter says:
Lovely hats! I agree, once you learn the basics, especially with crochet, you can do so much! I find it’s even easier to expand upon than knitting is! Thank you so much for linking my cookie monster hat, I appreciate it! Happy crafting!
Vickie says:
Your talent amazes me, Kathy. One day I hope to be able to look at a picture and figure out the pattern. For now I’m happy to be able to follow a pattern!
Jill B. says:
Hi Kathy,
We’ve also adopted - 2 boys with special needs from Ukraine, and are in process for a little girl right now.
Thanks for sharing your adorable hats! Very cute! I’m not sure I’ve ever commented, but I’ve been reading a long time, so I guess it’s about time.
Anyway, this post reminded me that I’ve had been meaning to write to you for awhile and thank you. Several years ago, you did a little series on young entrepreneurs. One of them was Brianna, a crocheter. I showed my daughter, Sarah, that post. She had just started crocheting, and she contacted Brianna. They have become friends, penpals, and fellow crocheters. Brianna inspired my daughter to start her own business. I think Sarah had just turned 11 at the time.
At first, she was earning money for herself, but soon we started our first adoption process in the summer of 2010, and she sold her beautiful items to raise money for our adoption. After we got our first son home, she turned her efforts to other waiting special needs orphans or families in process. She has since taught her best friend to crochet, and together, they have raised almost $6000 to help bring orphans home! (Sarah just turned 15, and her friend is 17.) In fact, just this morning, Sarah did a Farmer’s Market booth all by herself. She is learning so many life skills through this experience, not just crocheting.
I just wanted to encourage you that even a seemingly simple post had a HUGE impact on our family and my daughter’s life. I love the way the Lord works!
I’d be honored if you checked out her work when you have some time. (I’m a very proud Mama!) She designed the blogs/websites herself, and she’ll be taking an HTML class to advance her skills after your encouragement to have our children learn this skill.
This is her blog she started with:
http://forhisgloryhandiwork.blogspot.com/
Her “Block Party” blog: (Brianna sends blocks for this every year.)
http://blockpartyukraine.weebly.com/
This is her fundraising site where they sell their items.
http://handiworkforelijah.weebly.com/index.html
Again, thank you SO much! God has used you in mighty ways! (I thought it was about time I told you, so you didn’t have to wait until we are in Heaven. LOL)
Many Blessings to you and your beautiful family!
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