I have always been fascinated by fabrics and intricate weaves. Yes, what truly astonishes me is the delicacy of knitted and chrocheted pieces. There’s a lot of hard work that goes int here to produce a simple pattern. I should know, I had once tried my hand at knitting…never really made it beyond hairbands, scarves and purses though…
However, my mother has a keen eye for detail and the hands of a craftsman. She has always been phenomenal at all things involving the use of hands. Be it cooking, crafts, making organza flowers, embroidery or knitting. Needless to say, she’s been an excellent crochet artist. Finally after all these years I decided to learn how to crochet thanks to a beautiful image I came across the other day and the colours just vowed me! I knew I had to at least try it out…
How gorgeous is this?
I know It’s a bit too ambitious…but what is ambition if it isn’t difficult to achieve? So anyway, I got all the raw material required and two crochet needles for my mom and me. My first day turned out to be interesting, long and pretty tough.
The first thing I learnt about crocheting was that you have to be patient. It is not for someone who wants to do things in a jiffy. It needs minute attention, a steady hand and no distractions – something people of my age and time have major issues with. So I decided this could really be a good way for me to learn focus and patience.
The moment I decided this, things started working out. I learnt the basic step one and could pretty much effortlessly do it…I’m still struggling with step two, but that’s ok. I am in no hurry.
This little exercise however reminded me of my first knitting assignment. I was taught to knit in school and I couldn’t get it for the life of me! I remember messing it up every single time. There was frustration, anger and also tears. But then one day I just decided to relax and tka emy time, observing everything I did carefully…and before I knew it my first ever knitted hairband was ready in less than a day!
Now I know crocheting an entire bedsheet will take a loooooooooong time, but I am willing to wait. I want to be patient…just go a stitch at a time…
cool you and your mom
are doing this together
big bright love blanket!
What a sweet post, and seriously, you make me want to crochet/knit again. Am sitting by the open window this evening and it’s chilly out! Maybe I’ll make a scarf or two…
Thanks for the smile and have a blast!
Hey thank you so much for that sweet comment! I checked out your blog and noticed you are an artist ( that makes you my favourite kind of person). It’s nice to know that my post could actually inspire someone to do something creative. Make me immensely happy! Thanks for making my day!
go go go
Hey there, thanks so much for having Tulips and Tea in your blogroll! Great blog, by the way!
Hi! Thank you so much! I love your blog!