did you know that march is national crochet month?
it totally is.
i think crochet is a bit misunderstood. and it's funny to me that there are a lot of knitters who refuse to pick up the hook as well, but crochet is really making quite a comeback. it's not just granny squares, though the whole granny square has changed too ;)
i'm excited about this being a month to celebrate crochet, and i plan on taking part!
of course my knitting needles will remain as busy as ever (so knitters, don't you worry). but maybe we should all pick up a hook! it will be fun! and it's a great way to enjoy yarny crafts in the warmer months (yes.. they are coming).
crochet is also a great use of leftover yarns. trust me. this is such a wonderful thing! i can really be cleaning up my stash, to make room for more gorgeous fibers. oooOOOoo. yes this is exciting!
i love that crochet is so versatile! and quick too. you can whip up a seat cover in no time ;) (well... depending on the size, i suppose)
crochet has really grown into a force of it's own. it's true!
and i have to say i'm certainly inspired to pick up my hook. how about you? linda permann certainly has a talent for making crochet almost look like knitting! check out this adorable owl from her book little crochet.
of course i had to run out to get the book as quick as i could :) so what do you think? are you inspired? want to give your hand a go at crocheting? i bet you do! how can you not after all of these pics? (well that's what i think anyways. haha)
recently a gorgeous photo of my jardain coasters were featured in mollie makes. shannon, of luvinthemommyhood is the talent behind the camera here, and she also shares a love for crochet! these would be a great project to start off the month that celebrates crochet!
just head on over here to check out the full tutorial on how to whip up a few of these lovelies! you can also find the tutorial over on versus!
ps. here's a pic of me after the race. i had fun! and i'm looking forward to my next race :) i reached my goal of completing the race without walking at all ;) i'll be more concerned about my time next race. that being said, i ran it in under 30 min! a wonderful first experience for sure!
so what do you say? let's all pick up our hooks and get at 'er! besides look at all of the lovely colours to have our eyes feast upon! it's a great month for crochet.. indeed!
are you a fan of both knitting and crochet? or do you swing only to one side? have you always wanted to try crochet? come join in for a month of hooking! i'd love to hear of what your "must makes" are, as well as how your weekend went! come chat. i've got my yarn and needles, and hooks at the ready;) xo
I didn't realize that March was crochet month! I'm going to pick up my hook again. I went through a bit of a crochet phase last year and I think it's time I give it another shot!
ReplyDeletei only just discovered it myself! i think it's the perfect month for crochet though, because it makes me think of spring a lot. :) you should totally pick up that hook again! xo
DeleteWay to go!!! Run, Rebecca, Run! ;)
ReplyDeletethanks rosa! xo
DeleteMy mom made my siblings and I each an area rug like the one in the top photo...such a labor of love with incredible results...
ReplyDeleteI'm a hooker at heart and as much as I love to knit there's something so homey and comforting about crochet. Go crochet!
Congrats on achieving your goal for the race!
xo
i would love to have an area rug like the first pick. they are most definitely a labour of love. i tried to make one myself. but to no avail. i'll try again one day though. the one i tried wasn't crochet actually, it was a braided one... so perhaps i should try the crochet one.
Deletei think it's nice to do both knitting and crochet. it helps to break the projects up a bit.
and thanks for the race encouragement! i was so nervous. haha. but i'm excited to keep on training! xo
p.s. I mentioned you on my blog today. I hardly have a "following" but I was just so excited to find out that it was National Crochet Month.
Deletei'm off to check it out! yeeehaaw! haha go crochet! xo
DeleteGreat job on running the entire race, I'm so proud of you!
ReplyDelete...this might be the month I learn to crochet, do you happen to know a good teacher? ;)
hrmmm i *might* know someone. hahaha. i'd love to teach you!
DeleteI first learned how to crochet when I was really little, but was terrible at it. When I tried stitchcraft again, I gained the cognitive ability to be good at knitting. I refused to go back to crochet because I couldn't get it out of my head that I was bad at it. I still remember how to do the basics, but I wouldn't be able to read a pattern.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that you're having a blast running - I really need to get out there and start exercising myself, haha! :)
it's so hard to pick up a craft again if you've felt so discouraged by it in the past... but i totally suggest you give it a try! don't even start looking at patterns though. just try with what you know! one or two stitches. have you thought of trying a tutorial? i'm a visual learner.. and tutorials are a huge help to me. xo
DeleteWay to Go Becca! I'm very impressed that you were able to run 5K under 30 minutes!
ReplyDeleteHere in the States, March is National Craft Month...so pretty much all crafts are celebrated and supplies discounted :)
thanks buffy! um i could totally use supplies that are discounted. hrmm canada? are you listening? xo
DeleteLol!
DeleteGreat job Running!! That's really good =)
ReplyDeletethanks very much! xo
DeleteI've been loving a lot of crochet granny square projects I've been seeing lately. I love when they have a nice white border, just like the lampshade you showed! I don't actually understand how to crochet though :(
ReplyDeleteGood job on the race! i remember the feeling after my 1st, it was incredible :)
i'm also loving the white borders. sooo pretty. you should learn how to crochet! :) thanks for the encouragement on the race. you must be an old pro!
Delete...i certainly don't mean "old" ... you know what i mean, right? xo
DeleteOh how I love that blanket more each time I see it. I wish I lived close enough to take your class. Can you point me in the right direction for some good learn to make a granny square tutorials?? I know how to do a basic chain but nothing else. As a knitter, I would love to crochet too but feel like I have two left hands. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteit would be great to sit and hook together! lucy of attic24 has some great tutorials on her site! here's the link for granny squares :
Deletehttp://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/summer-garden-granny-square.html
she's always got such colourful pictures, and very detailed instructions.
let me know what you think! xo
Congrats on your race! Super proud of you.
ReplyDeleteAnd crochet, hmm? Remember that time I made P. a blanket? Might be time to get the hook and yarn out again... (but you might have to remind me what to do!) :)
excellent! a skype crafting date!! i totally remember. it was awesome! xoxo so much fun :) miss you! xo
Deletei had no idea there was a whole month dedicated to crochet! love it! my hooks are at the ready :) I'm working on two blankets right now the Bullseye and an African Flower one. i swear if i go more than 24 hrs without a hook in my hand i get the shakes - lol
ReplyDeletecongrats on the race!
yippee for crocheting! i've got a ton of little daisies on the go. ;) pics to come soon! thanks for the congrats. i am inspired to be training for another race now! xo
DeleteHi, I saw your lovely coasters in Mollie Makes and, after a crochet lesson from my mother-in-law, I made one… I've never crocheted before! Thanks for posting the tutorial!
ReplyDeletei'm so excited to hear this!!! so glad you enjoyed the pattern too!
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