Congratulations, Analiese! And a special thank you to everyone who participated! Although our giveaway is over, the free pattern is still available! Feel check out it out below if you haven’t already seen it!
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To kick-off I Love Yarn Day week, we’re starting with the I Love Color Crochet Throw from Red Heart. Check out the pattern below, plus enter for your chance to win an assortment of Red Heart products in today’s giveaway!
Today’s Pattern: I Love Color Crochet Afghan
Fun, colorful, and unique are words that will immediately pop into your head when looking at this gorgeous crochet blanket pattern. Combining squares, octagons, and triangles, this crochet afghan will keep you on your toes. It’s a one-of-a-kind crochet blanket that not only combines an array of motifs, but colors, too. If you’re looking to create a statement piece for your home, then this pattern is just for you!
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: 45” x 54” (114 x 137 cm)
Materials:
- RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein each of 1101 Eggshell A, 1909 Holly Berry B, 1252 Mango C, 1201 Daffodil D, 1601 Lettuce E, 1621 Evergreen F, 1805 Bluebell G, 1803 Blue Hawaii H, 1538 Lilac I, 1915 Merlot J, and 1907 Boysenberry K.
- Crochet hook: 6.0 mm [US J-10]
- Yarn needle
Gauge: 12 sts and 7 rows dc = 4” (10 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.
Abbreviations: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K = color A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); ( ) = work directions in parentheses into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
Special Abbreviations: 2-dc cluster (Cl): [Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over, draw yarn through st, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook] twice in same st or space, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Pattern Notes:
When sewing the motifs together, be careful not to pull the yarn too tightly or puckering may occur. When assembling the throw, be sure to work from the back, the assembly diagram shows the back side of the throw. When working border rounds, there are 8 corners due to the angled corners of the throw.
OCTAGON MOTIF:
(make 14; 2 in each of the following color sequences):
Color Sequence O1: I , C , B , F , A , H.
Color Sequence O2: D , E , K , H , A , I.
Color Sequence O3: F , H , D , G , A , E.
Color Sequence O4: K , D , G , J , A , B.
Color Sequence O5: E , G , J , D , A , F.
Color Sequence O6: J , I , E , C , A , G.
Color Sequence O7: H , B , F , K , A , C.
With first color, ch 4; join with a slip st to form a ring.
Round 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout), dc in ring (counts as first Cl), ch 1, (Cl, ch 1) 7 times in ring; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3— 8 Cl; 8 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off.
Round 2: With right side facing, join next color in any ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, Cl) in same ch-1 space, (Cl, ch 1, Cl) in each ch-1 space around; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3— 16 Cl; 8 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off.
Round 3: With right side facing, join next color in any ch-1 space, ch 3, 4 dc in same ch-1 space, *sc between next 2 Cl**, 5 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3—8 shells. Fasten off.
Round 4: Working in back loops only, with right side facing, join next color in 3rd dc of any 5 dc group, ch 1, sc in same st, *hdc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 tr in next sc, dc in next dc, hdc in next dc**, sc in next dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with a slip st in top of first sc—56 sts. Fasten off.
Round 5: With right side facing, join next color with a slip st between 2 tr of any 2-tr pair, *ch 3, skip next 3 sts, working over next sc in Round 4, dc in corresponding dc, 1 round below, ch 3 , skip next 3 sts**, slip st between 2 tr of next 2-tr pair; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with a slip st in first slip st—16 ch-3 spaces. Do not fasten off.
Round 6: Slip st in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 space, *ch 2, 4 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 1**, 4 dc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3—8 ch-2 corner spaces; 8 ch-1 side spaces. Fasten off.
Round 7: With right side facing, join next color in any ch-2 space, ch 3, *dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip one, dc in each of next 2 dc**, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, dc in first ch-2 space, ch 2; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3—8 ch-2 corner spaces; 2 ch-1 spaces across each side. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.
TRIANGLE MOTIF:
(make 20; 2 in each of the following color sequences):
Color Sequence T1: K , F , J.
Color Sequence T2: B , I , G.
Color Sequence T3: J , D , H.
Color Sequence T4: E , J , D.
Color Sequence T5: G , K , C.
Color Sequence T6: H , B , E.
Color Sequence T7: F , H , I.
Color Sequence T8: C , G , F.
Color Sequence T9: I , E , K.
Color Sequence T10: D , C , B.
With first color, ch 4; join with a slip st to form a ring.
Row 1 (right side): Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring, turn—6 dc; 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off.
Row 2: With right side facing, join next color in top of beginning ch-3, ch 3, dc in first st, dc in next st, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in last st, turn—12 dc; 2 ch-1 spaces; 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off. Geometric Color Lovers Throw
Row 3: With right side facing, join next color in top of beginning ch-3, ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in last st—18 dc; 4 ch-1 spaces; 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.
CORNER MOTIF
(make 4; 1 in each of the following color sequences):
Color Sequence C1: G , J , E .
Color Sequence C2: F , G , I .
Color Sequence C3: B , E , D .
Color Sequence C4: H , K , C.
With first color, ch 4; join with a slip st to form a ring.
Row 1 (right side): Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc] twice in ring, turn—9 dc; 2 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.
Row 2: With right side facing, join next color in top of beginning ch-3, ch 3, dc in first st, dc in next st, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in last st, turn—18 dc; 3 ch-1 spaces; 2 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.
Row 3: With right side facing, join next color in top of beginning ch-3, ch 3, dc in first st, dc in next st, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1; repeat from * once, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in last st—27 dc; 6 ch-1 spaces; 2 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.
SQUARE MOTIF:
(make 6; 1 in each of the following color sequences):
Color Sequence S1: I , K , F , A , D , J , H.
Color Sequence S2: B , G , C , A , E , D , K.
Color Sequence S3: E , F , I , A , H , K , D.
Color Sequence S4: G , B , E , A , J , F , I.
Color Sequence S5: D , H , K , A , B , C , J.
Color Sequence S6: C , J , H , A , I , G , F .
Work same a Octagon through Round 3.
Round 4: Working in back loops only, with right side facing, join next color in 3rd dc of any 5 dc group, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 2 dc, *hdc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 dc, hdc in next dc, dc in next dc, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next sc, dc in next dc, hdc in next dc**, sc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with a slip st in first sc—4 ch-2 spaces; 13 sts across each side. Fasten off.
Round 5: With right side facing, join next color with a slip st in any ch-2 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *[ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts] 3 times, ch 1, skip next st**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, 3 dc in first ch-2 space, ch 2; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3 space—4 ch-2 corner spaces; 4 ch-1 spaces across each side. Fasten off.
Round 6: With right side facing, slip st next color in any ch-2 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *(ch 1, 3 dc) in each of next 4 ch-1 spaces, ch 1**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, 3 dc in first ch-2 space, ch 2; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3—4 ch-2 corner spaces; 5 ch-1 spaces across each side. Fasten off.
Round 7: With right side facing, join next color with a slip st in any ch-2 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, *(ch 1, 3 dc) in each of next 5 ch-1 spaces, ch 1**, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, 3 dc in Geometric Color Lovers Throwfirst ch-2 space, ch 2; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3—4 ch-2 corner spaces; 6 ch-1 spaces across each side. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.
ASSEMBLY: With wrong sides facing, arrange all motifs following assembly diagram. With yarn needle and sewing lengths, working through back loops of sts, whip stitch motifs together.
BORDER:
Round 1 (right side): With right side of afghan facing, join A with a slip st in any ch-2 corner space, ch 1, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner space, sc evenly around entire afghan, working 1 sc in each dc and each ch-1 space, (sc, ch 2, sc) in each of the 7 remaining ch-2 corners, and 15 sc evenly spaced across each triangle edge (do not work in ch-spaces before and after each triangle); join with a slip st in first sc—8 ch-2 corner spaces. Fasten off.
Round 2: With right side facing, join G with a slip st in first sc after any ch-2 corner space, ch 1, *sc in each sc to next ch-2 space, ch 2, skip ch-2 space, repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Round 3: With right side facing, join H to any ch-2 corner space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, skip next sc, *(dc in each of next 3 sc, ch 1, skip next sc) across to next ch-2 corner space**, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 4: With right side facing, join J with a slip st in any ch-2 corner space, ch 5 (counts as first dc, ch 2), dc in same ch-2 corner space, ch 1, *(3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1) across to next ch-2 corner space**, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 corner space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat **; join with a slip st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-5. Fasten off.
Round 5: With right side facing, join D with a slip st in any ch-2 corner space, ch 5, dc in same ch-2 corner space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *(3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1) across to next ch-1 space before next ch-2 corner space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space**, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 corner space, 2 dc in ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with a slip st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-5. Fasten off.
Round 6: With right side facing, join E to any ch-2 corner space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch-2 space, ch 1, *(3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1) across to next ch-2 corner space**, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with a slip st top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 7: With right side facing, join I with a slip st in any ch-2 corner space, ch 1, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner space, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to next ch-2 corner space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Round 8: With right side facing, join F with a slip st in first sc after any ch-2 corner space, ch 1, *sc in each sc to next ch-2 space, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in beginning sc. Fasten off.
Round 9: With right side facing, join K with a slip st in sc before any ch-2 corner space, *5 hdc in next ch-2 corner space, slip st in next sc, (skip next st, 3 hdc in next sc, skip next st, slip st in next sc) across to first sc before next ch-2 corner space; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first hdc. Fasten off.
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relaxing and creative
Unable to work after working all my life I felt idle. Rekindling my love
for knitting has made sure I’m always busy..and happy!!
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I love to knit and crochet because I feel closer to Grandma when I do. And those fortunate to receive the gifts I make will have a little bit if my grandmother in their hearts too.
I love to do both. It feels so good to be creative and to make beautiful things. It brings me back to a time when my Mom was here and taught me! It also is a very good stress reliever for me!
I love the fact that I can create something out of string(yarn) and a stick(hook)! It’s almost magical when I finally finish and can gift the creation to some one. I rarely keep the things that I make; when people comment on the item, it’s theirs!
I work at a computer every day and knitting/crocheting gives me a chance to use my hands for relaxation. And creating something with my hands also gives me pleasure.
I love to knit all year long. My family and friends enjoy the gifts I give them from a beautiful blanket to sweaters and socks. It is an enjoyable to do in the evenings while my husband and I are watching tv.
It’s fun, relaxing, challenging, satisfying when completed and makes great gifts and cool stuff to wear and use!
I love the process. I love yarn and feeling the rhythm of knitting. The FO is just a perk.
I crochet! It relaxes me and I am always working on a project so it goes with me wherever I go just incase I have to wait for an appointment or in a restaurant. My husband even asks me if I have my bag every time we leave the house!
Knitting makes me feel creative!
Have been knitting for over 50 years and love the idea of creating a unique gifts for family and friends. Taught myself to crochet just this past year and enjoying the challenge.
I love the peace of yarn work. It allows you to become centered and escape whatever anxiety is bothering you that day.
I enjoy knitting because I am creating something useful. I knit scarves for a clinic here in town to give to their underserved or homeless clients. I also appreciate the potential health benefits that are being recognized. I can use anything that might help with my memory as I get older!!
The satisfaction of knowing I made something and that someone (that I love, usually) will enjoy using it. I think about the family member or friend I am making it for and I like to think I put love in each stitch. I enjoy knitting and crocheting they relax me and keep me going.
Like to surprise family members and friends with unique and personal gifts.
I love to crochet because it relaxes me. Ever since I had my multiple miscarriages, crochet helps me relax and concentrate on something else.
I can’t just sit and do nothing, I have to keep my brain and my hands busy. Otherwise it’s just wasted time.
I love to knit, as it lets me be creative and it relaxes me.
I knit for my enjoyment, I also knit while working continuous care cases for the Hospice company that I work for. Adds a peaceful feeling while giving a dying patient dignity and comfort.
It is relaxing to knit or crochet. I enjoy making things and my husband says I have to always be doing something so this a good thing to be doing.
I love how soothing the repetitive motions are. They’re so calming. And I get a physical product afterward.
i find it relaxing..and I feel amazing when I learn something new and finish a project
I love to crochet and knit because I feel relaxed while doing this and feel rewarded when all finished, then feel loved when I give them as gifts
It is calming and I feel a sense of accomplishment when I finish something. I also like the reaction when I give people handmade, heartfelt gifts!
Knitting is a “get-away” for me. I find it very relaxing and rewarding!
I find knitting and crocheting very rewarding. Although I would rather knit, I love trying out new stitches, I enjoy crocheting items like doilies and book marks for gifts.
I love to knit and crochet because it is so relaxing, I have something lovely and/or unique when I finish and lots of the things I make are wonderful gifts for friends and family or warm hats, scarves and mittens for charity.
It helps me relax, avoid snacking, and I get to make something pretty!
I work at a computer 10 + hours per day with a round trip commute of a little over three hours. Knitting and crocheting help me unwind from all of the stress besides producing a useful product for myself, family or charity.
Knitting keeps me from unraveling. Recently retired to be with my husband as he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Enjoy making items both knit and crochet for our craft group who invites needy people to shop for free at Christmas.
I love to knit because 1) it keeps my hands occupied and 2) to create interesting projects that I love to give away or donate to charitable causes, making someelse’s day a little brighter.
I enjoy crocheting because I have an artistic nature, and crocheting permits me to uncover my creative needs – somewhat like making a painting, only with yarn!
Like many other comments, I too love to knit. I find it relaxing and calming. I can do it in front of the TV, in a car, or just in a quiet room with soft music. I like the process of knitting and the feeling of accomplishment when I finish a project. I keep the finished projects for myself as well as giving them away to friends and relatives. It’s also great when you are out in public and a stranger comments on the piece you’ve made and they are impressed when you say that you knitted the item. Red Heart is good quality yarn and one of my go to yarns for any project.
I find knitting & crocheting so relaxing and very satisfying, And I love creating hats, afghans, sweaters, scarves and other things as gifts for my family and friends.
I love to knit and crochet items for various charities. I make blankets for all my foster dogs and several other doggie rescue groups I work with and scarves for veterans and mittens for our local homeless shelter. It gives me a sense of accomplishment that I can take a simple strand of yarn and make something to keep another person or animal feel warm and safe.
It’s relaxing, and I get nice hats out of it. : )
I love to knit and crochet because it relaxes me and it helps keep me from snacking so much!
I love being able to make things for my family and friends, and donating to charities for people in need. Also, the process of crocheting an item is very satisfying and there’s always something new to learn.
I love to knit because I can create something while still finding it relaxing! I’ve only been knitting for a few months, and have already gotten addicted!
I love knitting because it is very relaxing for me and then I try to pick a pattern with a challenge so I can get deeply engrossed in the project and then when it is finished there is no explaining the sense of accomplishment I feel. The satisfaction is well worth the effort. Knitting is a real confidence builder in a very peaceful way too.
I love to knit for so many reasons…feeling peaceful as I knit, helpful when I give it away, grateful that I can and so many other reasons.
I work with computers all day, and I find the quiet non-techie activity so pieceful. It’s rewarding to be createive
I love to knit because I enjoying making things to give to friends & family and donate to local charities! Baby Blankets, dish towels, scarves and various other projects. It gives me a sense of accomplishment and also keeps me from eating (have to keep my hands clean for the yarn).
I love to knit and crochet because it is something you can do or make for someone else that bring them joy.
I love to knit and crochet to create things for others.
I knit to relax after a long day at school. Teaching sixth graders can be a little hectic! I also run a knitting club at school. We must foster the next generation of knitters!
The thrill of making something. My knitted mouse has gone through four children, also my crocheted turtle. Both over thirty years old!
I love to knit (do a little crochet, better at knitting) because I find it relaxing and I love to see smiles on the faces of the people I knit for.
My mother taught me to knit and crochet as a young child. I enjoy crocheting more than knitting and do it to relax after a long day at work. I get extreme pleasure out of making gifts for family and friends and rarely make anything for myself.
I love to crochet because it provides me with an outlet for creating something unique for others.
I like knitting and crocheting, because it allows me to be creative and practical at the same time. I get to make pieces of art people wear or cuddle under. Also, I can’t sit still.
I knit & crochet! So many yarn colors, texture’s, & fibre content, that I never get bored! I especially love making things for people I know, and then using scraps I just started to make hats for my local hospital maternity ward, for the new borns!
It’s relaxing and I love the feeling of accomplishment from making something yourself.
I knit to help me relax and feel accomplished
A great stress reliever, keeps my hands busy, and allows me to be creatively productive!
My mother used to knit, and would crochet lace or finish edges on her knitting. I would always watch her. She would knit and sew every day. She began teaching me as soon as I could hold the needles/hook. I knitted for years, then picked crochet up again as an adult. It always relaxes me, gives me a surge of creative feelings, and makes me remember my mother. The thrill I get when I finish a project is so rewarding.
Knitting is a relaxing way to get the sweaters that I can’t find in stores, because they are in my mind.
I can create while sitting and waiting, knitting and crochet.
I love knitting and crochet because they provide an outlet for my limited artistic abilities, keep my hands busy and allow me to make heartfelt gifts for friends and family.
I love knitting it is relaxing and productive, I make gifts for my family which creates memories
It is sooo relaxing to knit. In college I always joked about having a finals sweater. Now that I have a house full of kids what I like most about knitting is that I can do it while doing other things like helping my kids with their homework or watching them at the park. It’s nice to have something that doesn’t distract from my children, turns out something special and makes me feel calm all at the same time.
I started knitting as a way to keep calm when I had 3 small children and it was tax season (my husband is a CPA) and have never stopped.
I love seeing the eyes sparkle and the smiles as I gift a new parent with a blanket designed just for their baby. I enjoy watching my grandchildren run and play in the snow with the hats and mittens I made to keep them warm. Crochet reduces stress and gives me hours of unending joy as my project takes form, from a massive amount of string into something useful and beautiful. When I complete my crochet project, I feel a solid sense of accomplishment I carry with me throughout the day.
I love to crochet baby hats and knit baby booties while we travel. I give them away to new parents.
I never tire of the amazing transformation that takes what is basically a single string and turns it into a complete item.
I love to knit and crochet. These crafting techniques are relaxing to me and it is a great way to keep my mind sharp. Knitting and crocheting are my therapy.
I love being able to make personalized gifts for friends and family
I love to crochet and knit because it is very relaxing and I get to make wonderful gifts for friends and family. I also can make afghans for our local hospice and I crochet angels for “Angels for Hope”
I knit because it is relaxing for me. Plus knitting is a great way to give unique, yet personalized, gifts.
Knitting and crochet help me to unwind and at the same time make things for the people I love.
I knit because I can turn something into nothing. I can focus on something I can control rather than the things I can’t.
I love to do all forms of needlework and find that they help me to relax. I was always comfortable with crochet but have only been knitting for the last two or three years. My latest knitting project is making socks on five needles. The jury is still out on this technique though.
I do kneedle crafts (all sorts) because it is an activity that is relaxing, creative, social, productive, and joyful.
Crochet or knitting brings sunshine into so many lives (hats for the reservation, homeless, and kids for Christmas. It help keep my hands and fingers from getting stiff. It allows me to give back to my community.
My mother taught me how to knit before I started school. She always had a project going and I have great memories of sharing knitting time with her. It is so relaxing, and I love to make beautiful gifts for my family and friends.
I love to knit and loom hats for cancer patients . It is very rewarding to see how happy a hat from someone makes them feel loved.
I find it relaxing. Can’t sit and have idle hands
I find crocheting relaxing and I love making things for people I care about.
Knitting & crochet keeps my hands busy, helps meet new people, make new friends and most of what I make is donated to charities to benefit others.
It’s my escape. When I’m knitting, I don’t think about anything else. )
I love the zen of it, coupled with the endless creativity.
Im new to knitting and crocheting and Im just loving it . Thanks to all the websites for all of your instructions . I will be a pro soon.hooray……
I learned at a young age to both knit and crochet. I picked it back up when my girls were older and I took projects to practices and games. Now my girls are making requests, friends having grand kids, and I love to do homemade gifts. So my project list is long
I love the feeling of making something that someone can use. Recently tried to learn how to crochet, but was not successful. Sticking to my knitting until I try crocheting again.
I love to crochet and knit but prefer crochet. Both are a form of expressionism to me and I can design in any color though it. I’m also able to create gifts from my heart for friends and family that are not found in department stores.
I love knitting, first of all for the great sense of satisfaction I derive from looking at my finished item. I love knitting to be able to give a gift to someone that I created with my very own hands. I love the sensation of knitting, for when you knit a garment, for example, you are not just knitting the fabric, you are sculpting the item at the same time. Most of all I love knitting for the meditative, mindful, in-the-moment focus that it gives me. It is an act I can do to bring joy to myself and the recipient at the same time.
My mom taught me how to knit mittens (on 4 needles) when I was five yrs. old. When I was seven my aunt taught me to crochet. Since then I’ve had five children and nine grandchildren. Each one has received at least one afghan and numerous other items.I find it comforting to know that the items I’ve made will not fall apart after the first washing. My son still has his first afghan that I made when he was eight yrs old (He is now 43) I love knowing that when I pass on to that yarn store in the heavens, that my loved ones will always have a little piece of me to hold on to. I love to be creative and the use of different colors to make an item unique and one of a kind.
I like to knit and crochet. I am left handed but taught myself to knit and crochet right handed. It is relaxing and I like having something I made to give as gifts.
Although both knitting and crocheting are calming, relaxing, and creative I can only do them for short periods of time because of nerve damage in my elbow and hand. But it does help keep my fingers working.
I knit and crochet mostly for charity and find it very gratifying, as my items have become requested.
I love to crochet because it is so relaxing for me. My great grandmother and my aunt taught me how when I was very young. I always feel a connection to them when I am crocheting. I also love making gifts for loved ones.
I love to crochet because it is relaxing and I get to create cute things! That is the most fun!
Its my way of being creative.
I knit because I don’t know how to crochet!
Love to knit gifts for other people and see the joy on there faces when they see it.
I love to crochet because I get to make exactly what I want in size and color for myself, my family, and my friends. I would like to be able to crochet for charity as well and I think I will start this year, nothing like a sense of achievement and a kind smile of thank you from those you have helped.
I enjoy crocheting because it is relaxing and calming for me. I am disabled with mobility issues, so crocheting has become my “security blanket”. Since I am unable to be in the “workforce” anymore, crocheting has allowed me to be productive. Just about everything I crochet, I give to family or friends.
I Love to crochet because I find it relaxing after a stressful day. It also gives me great pleasure to giveaway a finished project or help some one else finish their project. I am trying to teach my grandchildren to love crocheting as much as I do! They are just starting….
Now that I am retired and I have a lot more time to crochet. I do a lot of it while my husband watches lots of sports on TV. It is relaxing and feel like I am accomplishing something that I an give to others.
To see the look of happron the receiver’s face.
I enjoy both knitting and crocheting very much. It is relaxing and stress relieving for me. It is gratifying to see the finished product and when gifting the recipient knows how much time and care went into the project. My best friend had breast cancer and I crocheted her a prayer shawl. She told me it was so comforting and warm to wear after her chemo sessions. It meant so much to her knowing my prayers for her recovery were woven into it.
Knitting is very relaxing, keeps my hands busy and allows me to create gifts for family and friends.
I love all the different yarns & the infinite possibilities. I like to learn new things & see what I’ve made! Giving them away is like a never-ending hug.
I love the challenge of learning new techniques!
Red heart yarn is fabulous
I first learned to knit because I had a lot of time just waiting at basketball practices, etc. I love it now because I enjoy creating things that people truly appreciate and actually use. It’s so rewarding to see a baby wrapped in a blanket that I knit or to see my daughter showing off the infinity scarf that I designed and knit for her.
I crochet because I enjoy the time to myself. Whether I get to for five minutes or five hours, I can relax and enjoy the me time.
There are almost too many reasons to list but I love the creativity, the individuality of the gifts I make, it helps so much with my chronic pain, it never bores me because there is always something new to learn. It has also given me great purpose in life as I founded a non-profit for children who live in poverty that provides hats, mittens scarves and another items to MN, ND and SD. We have given away over 32,000 items so far. Not bad for just a few women working since 2008. The smiles of the children who wear them and the tears in the eyes of the parents who appreciate them make it all worth while.
Crocheting ties me to my gram, who taught me when I was 7 yrs old. She also taught me to knit, needlepoint, and helped me sew my wedding dress!
Knitting keeps me centered!
I love knitting cause it’s a good stress reliever.. I have a lot going on these days and turn to my knitting to get the stress out.. and making special things for special people!!!
Crochet is my most-loved hobby because it gives me something to do with my hands when sitting, because it reduces stress, and when I finish a project I have a useful item.
I crochet because I work in customer service. Crochet is much less expensive than therapy.
I love to knit in my big comfy recliner.
I love to knit and crochet with three grandchildren they always are looking for mittens, hats and any thing else that they see. My five year old is asking me the teach her how to crochet so she can make her own things.
So many reasons. I can create something for a gift doing something that I enjoy and yarn is beautiful!
I love crocheting ! Its relaxing, people love what i make, people Want what i make. Its fun and portable wherever i go, even on a cruise and planes dont see crochet hooks and knitting needles as weapons.:-):-) And i can make any color i like
I find knitting relaxing, and when I’m sitting doing “nothing” I’m still producing beautiful items
I love knitting because I love clothing fibers.
Busy hands are happy hands!
I love to crochet and knit because it gives me a sense of accomplishment to see something I’ve made being used or worn.
I love to knit because it allows me to be creative and I end up with something beautiful . It also allows me to help others while doing something I love!
It’s so relaxing, and I LOVE making things for other people 🙂
My mother taught me to crochet when I was a child. She passed almost 30 years ago. I always think of her when I’m crocheting and enjoy making gifts for family and friends.
I love crocheting because I love seeing my creativity in my projects. It also helps me not think about the chronic pain.
i love to knit and crochet because they are very relaxing. You can also keep yourself very challenged by different patterns of different skill levels!!
I love to knit because I enjoy keeping up with something my mother taught me many years ago. I enjoy the finished product and now I have a granddaughter I can make things for!
I knit for many reasons, most of which everyone has already said, creative, sense of accomplishment, relaxing, making gifts for others. I taught my daughter-in-law to knit and we both take our projects to baseball and basketball games my grandsons play. It keeps us from getting too vocal when we are watching a difficult or exciting game. I also am teaching my granddaughter to knit, it is something we can share. But when my husband complains of how much time I spend knitting and having to take it everywhere with me, I just tell him I am staving off Alzheimer’s!
I love to knit and crochet because i find they are very relaxing.
That is an adorable pattern. Love the bright colors.
I like to knit and crochet so I can give it away. Knitting and crocheting keeps me sane. It relaxes me and keeps my hands busy so that I don’t snack on everything and anything in the fridge. To create an object for another to make them smile or make a person’s day better is so satisfying to me. I imagine in my mind the person receiving the item as a gift or donation. It gives me purpose in this life.
I love to knit and crochet because it relaxes me and lets me get a good nights sleep!!
I love to turn yarn into pretty stuff, I find kbitting relaxing
I love to crochet and knit because its relaxing and I enjoy creating something special for others.
I find yarn crafts to be relaxing, productive, and a wonderful way to show others how much I care for them. The feel of the yarn as it glides between my fingers and then seeing what is produced with a few twists and turns makes me so happy.
Very relaxing!
It is great for the hands and fingers and also keeps your brain young. I love the feel of the fibers and all the amazing colors.
I love crocheting and knitting because it relaxes me and I get to be creative.
I knit because it keeps me sane. Friends and family reap the benefits in more ways than one.
I love to knit because I am disabled and knitting occupies my time. I don’t feel sorry for myself, because I am productive and then have beautiful things to give away.
It keeps my hands busy while I watch TV.
I love to crochet and knit to releve stress. It is so relaxing and therapeutic !
I also just love making things for others.
I knit to help keep my hands healthy.
I love knitting because it’s soothing and meditative. Plus, I wind up with some useful and/or fun things in the end!
I find knitting to be very relaxing. I especially like to have it with me when I have to wait for an appointment, or am sitting with someone who needs company.
It’s simple…knitting and crocheting are my therapy. They keep me sane.
I love to crochet! It’s my stress relief from work. I don’t get to be overly creative at work but I do in my crocheting!
I love knitting and/or crocheting (depends on what projects I have going at the time) to help settle my self, slow down and enjoy, a very fast paced world that we live in. It gives me peace. 🙂
It is my Zen!
I like to knit because it is relaxing and creative at the same time. I can also do it while I am watching TV, so I don’t feel like I am wasting time.
It’s relaxing and I like to surprise people with what I’ve made, as gifts for them.
Knitting is my obsession. Knitting has a calming effect on me. Feeling the texture of the yarn move through my fingers and the steady clicking of my needles as my project grows is like meditation. No matter what is happening in my life, knitting keeps me centered and grounded.
I love knitting & crochet because they both give me the ability to create things for others. I love making afghans for the local Veterans hospital, baby hats for the local hospital, chemo caps for my cancer center, and scarves for 4 homeless shelters. (I don’t usually keep anything I knit/crochet – therefore being able to do my favorite craft (knit/crochet) AND give them away makes me happy.
I love crochet because I love the creativeness of it. To know you can take yarn and create a multitude of useful items, for myself, loved ones and friends. When I first started crocheting I mostly stuck with afghans but lately I’ve ventured off in other directions using yarns I’m not familiar with and making other items besides afghans.
I rise early every morning just so I can knit before going to work…it sets the tone for my day…relaxed and focused.
Knitting and crochet keep me mentally centered.
I knit and crochet as a means of therapy! Keeps my mind and my hands occupied and I love to do it.
I love knitting! It provides me with so many things: a sense of accomplishment as I can take on new skills and master them, friendship from friends that I knit with, an outlet for my artistic side as I mix colours, and the joy of knitting for those I love and those in need.
I love to crochet and knit about anything, I don’t have a favorite thing. I just love the creative aspect of doing different projects.
I love to crochet to relax. If I’m upset or on edge, sitting down with yarn and a hook as the stitches go on the nerves settle down. I don’t always make even projects but I’m happy at the end!
I love to crochet or knit, as it relaxes me. I like the things I make with yarn.. I sometimes have a hard time finding the right color or type of yarn I want to use in my project, but alas I do find what is right . I gotta love yarn.
I love to see what I can accomplish using a piece of yarn and a couple tools. It fascinates me to start a project with a couple cast on stitches and in a couple days be wearing it as if I bought it from the store. Some a calming craft.
I like to knit at the coffee shop in town with my wife (she does crochet), and we’ll while away hours chatting and working yarn!
As a Psychotherapist I have to free my mind of other people’s life challenges, so I knit between clients. This helps me to be better prepared for the next one.
relaxing and fun
I love to crochet and knit for a few reasons! One reason is because my grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was young. She passed away right before I started high school, and when I crochet, it brings back all of the good memories I had of and with her.
I love to knit because my husband taught me after he picked it up! And I love to crochet while my husband knits, as we sit at the coffee shop and while away the hours chatting and playing with yarn!
I love to crochet because it is my time to relax, forget the office and make something for a loved one. I have had many people ask me to teach them yo crochet. We have a bunch of girls at work that have learned and love it. It makes me fell good to see what they have made and how excited the get to learn something new
I love to come in after a hard day at work, put my feet up and relax. Knitting and crocheting helps me do that.
It relaxs me. It also lets me help keep a disabled veteran warm as I donate afgans and lapgans.
I love seeing what the yarn can become in my hands.
I crochet because i enjoy the sense of accomplishment i have after finishing a prohect
Relax, keep the mind working, and a beautiful product when done (usually).
I knit and crochet to make beautiful and useful things for people in my life, plus it keeps me sane.
would love to win all this yard. i am starting to make a bunch of hats all sizes and scarves
being disabled and a widow can only get new yarn very rarely
I knit because it is soothing, helps maintain my flexibility, and I end up with something to give away to others. Win, Win, Win situation!
I love to knit because I enjoy making gifts for my friends and family.
An elderly woman who was a perfect stranger, taught me to crochet. Just the basics, chain and single crochet, but that was enough. 40 years later and I’m still at it, thanks to that sweet lady who took time to show a young lady a life of happiness. Who also shares her happiness with others.
Hi! I love to crochet and knit because my Grandmother taught me how to do it. Now I am able to make useful and meaningful gifts for my dear family and friends!
Both knitting and crochet help me relax and give me a sense of accomplishment.
It relaxes me and I can do it and be with my family at the same time. Win win!
Knitting helps me relax and get centered again after a hectic day – which is everyday. The sense of accomplishment, the rhythmic motions and even the mental focus required to follow a pattern all serve to bring a calming influence in my crazy world! Oh, and I also get some really neat gifts and things made!
Knitting is such a stress relief for me and having a usable item at the end of it all is just priceless.
I love knitting and crochet because it fulfills two needs at once. My need to keep my hands busy and relax. I also (sometimes) enjoy the thought process of making a gift for someone. Deciding on a project, yarn and colors for someone can be exhausting but finishing a gift for someone that you put so much time and effort into very rewarding.
I love crocheting and knitting because my grandma taught me how to when I was eight years old. She passed away when I was in the fifth grade and her passing was very hard for me. She practically raised me. I stopped for years because out didn’t feel right to do it without her. Then I started up again. It is the only gift she ever gave me that no one can ever take away and that I can give to other people whether in the form of garments or teaching them as well without losing possession of the beautiful gift she gave me. I can only make the gift grow.
It’s relaxing and I enjoy making things for others.
I like to knit and crochet. It is really fun to do either one when I am with my daughter or the local yarn club. I am amazed at what can be made with yarn.
I love to knit as it is my way of relaxing, and it also is a way to explore my creative side
I love to crochet because it helps me to show my family and friends how much I love them and cherish their love and friendship. It is a way to share my love of yarn and hopefully encourage them to learn to love crocheting too.
I love to crochet! I was taught at about the age of 14 and have loved and enjoyed it since. It is not only relaxing, but such fun to see the product/products which you have created once finished. Enjoyment of usage at it’s best!! Such long lasting quality, made of your own desirous colors, patterns, and decorating with it all as well. Such a nice, heartwarming, homewarming, compliment to any decor as well as to wear too!
I’ve knitted and crocheted for 40 yrs for many reasons!, The challenge, pride in finished product, the feel of the yarn, the colors, the pure joy of doing it, wearing and using the item, and giving as a gift!
I love to crochet because it’s fun and relaxing and it was a hobby that my grandmother and I shared. Crocheting brings back many pleasant memories.
I love to crochet and knit because they provide me with a creative outlet that relieves stress while allowing me to create gifts for family and friends, and items that I can sell for extra income.
I love both crocheting and knitting because it brings out my creativity and the pleasure of finishing a project gives me goose bumps and an satisfaction the non crocheters and knitters do not understand. Whether for charities or family and even friends, it only leaves you with a happy feeling pf satisfaction.
I loved to knit because it relaxed me and also let’s me use my creative side. Also it is part of therapy to keep fine motor skills in my hands which suffer from arthritis and weakness. Plus I love making my own clothes:-)
I have been knitting and crocheting for over 40 years. I find it to be relaxing and love to see a pattern begin to take shape; in addition I love to gift people with things I made by myself. I have fond memories of my mother and grandmother knitting and crocheting and my work gives me ;a connection to my family.
I feel productive – crocheting mittens for children (charity) is quick and easy and I always have a hook and yarn in my car for waiting rooms and other occasions. It gives me a sense of accomplishment.
I love to crochet and knit because it is relaxing and challenging at the same time. In addition, I end up with a handmade item that I can be proud of to keep or give as a gift. I do most of my handwork as I watch TV.
I love to knit because it is relaxing and creative at the same time.
It brings back happy childhood memories of my Aunt teaching me to knit and crochet. I also love the feeling of accomplishment I get when I finish a project and the happiness I see on the faces of the people I give the items to.
I love to knit and crochet because it is relaxing, meditative, feels like an old world skill that connects us to pre-modern times. I like that each of my grandmothers taught me one of these arts, knit and crochet. I also love yarn, of different textures and thickness, and all the colours!!!
I have been knitting and crocheting since I was 10. I love to create items and give them as gifts. I have a very logical kind of job that is full of rules and math and programming and intense. To knit or crochet is a simple counting pattern. I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and working with my hands keeps them limber and less pain and destruction. I create watching tv or listening to audio books!
I love knitting and crocheting because it calms me and keeps my hands from hurting due to arthritis.
I love to crochet because it relaxes me and I enjoy finishing a project and the sense of accomplishment that I feel from it. Also it is one of the few things my grandma got to teach me before she had to stop crocheting herself.
I love to knit and crochet because watching a ball of yarn turn into a fabulous creation always seems like such a magical process to me. I am smitten.
I crochet because I love being able to take a hook and some yarn and something pretty and/or useful for my family and friends.
The best CBT – the clicking of the needles, the feel of the wool and the comfort of a completed item.
It helps with my depression and I love making things for my family and I to use.
I picked up knitting again after my son was born and fell in love with all over again. It’s my “me” time.
It gives me a sense of accomplishment when I produce something I worked so hard on.
It is so relaxing & I’m making something most appreciate!
I love to make hats and mittens for children that need them. Gives me quite a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
I love to knit & crochet because it helps me to relax. I also like the challenge of new patterns to keep my brain active. The items I make are normally gifts for friends or for charities. The feeling of helping to make a difference in my community is really satisfying.
I love to crochet because it is meditative and relaxes me. Also I love making gifts for all my friends and family, by crafting it myself I can ensure it is a one of a kind unique gift that they won’t get from anyone else. Handcrafted truly shows the love.
I also knit for many of the resons stated by others…relaxing, stress relief. I like portable projects that I can take with me traveling or when at meetings or conferences. I am currently knitting cowls and selling them with my local yarn shop to benefit our domestic violence center because October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.
I love to knit and crochet because it really fun and satisfying. I crochet and knit not only for myself and my family, but I also make charity afghans for seniors in local nursing homes. When I visit someone in the nursing home and give them an afghan, they are so very happy for the gift and that someone is visiting them and giving them time. For me, knitting and crocheting is an extension of good will and love.
I have arthritist so it keeps my hands and mind moving, and beautiful result that I can share w friends family and charities.
Im bipolar and it helps with my anxiety
I love to knit, it not is relaxing but allows one to create objects from yarn and a pair of needles that are varied and beautiful.
The act of creating something with your hands is satisfying. And I lve watching the patterns emerge every time I try a new pattern.
For me, knitting and crochet is all about making something unique and beautiful and then giving that unique and beautiful thing to someone I love. It’s all about putting smiles on faces.
Also, post zombie apocalypse life skills will be favored by the masses.
I love to crochet because my polish grandmother comes back into my memories. She took the time to teach me when I was about 10 years old. When you watch a project go from a skein of yarn to a blanket or scarf or whatever the finished project is, it is very rewarding. I love when my grandkids say “How do you do that’? I can’t wait to teach my oldest grandchild she will be nine this year.
I enjoy creating a unique gift and finding the time for that commitment to our relationship.
It brings back good memories of my mother, who knit slippers for us every year. Knitting, crochet, and machine knitting also feed my need to be creative. Making and donating warm hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and afghans for others is good for the soul, and helps out those in need. Plus, you can’t beat the therapeutic benefits!
I want to be part of God’s work, helping people but have little money to donate. I get yarn on sale at the thrift store and make practical things for those in need, like lapghans, hats and scarfs. I have fun making it and my finished projects don’t pile up around the house.
I love to knit and crochet and the reason?
Because of all the things I’ve lost the ability to do, these are my lifeline to normality. Due to a weird type of arthritis my hands are not what they used to be, I was so scared that I would never be able to knit or crochet. With a little research my son and daughter found needles and hooks that I can hold and don’t hurt. I’m now a very happy camper and have turned into a addict of all things yarn =)
I have given up smoking. It helps to keep me busy, and I enjoy making knitted and crochet items to give to family and friends
I like to give homemade gifts to friends and family. Knitting and crocheting gives me a chance to create something special for each person, and it’s something they can’t buy in a store. It’s so nice to hear that other Mother’s are asking my Grand-Daughter where she gets the hats, mitts & scarves for her little boys and she replies “My Grandma makes them”!
I love to make gifts for family and friends. The process itself is relaxing and there is such a feeling of accomplishment when a project is done. Visible love in a handmade gift.
I love to crochet because it is very calming and I can make some great stuff for family and friends. Now that I have grand children with more on the way, I can make blankets and more like my mother did for me when I had my children.
I get great personal satisfaction when I make something myself.
I give most of what I crochet to family and friends cause I like the fact the gift is handmade
A stress reliever and love to knit and create.
I love to knit because it feels very good to be creative and end up with something that I can use or give to someone else to use. It is also very relaxing and helped teach me patience.
I love to crochet because it gives me a creative outlet. Also, something to do when my husband is at work and it gets boring sitting home in the evenings alone.
I love to crochet because it amazes me that I can be still and productive at the same time. Relaxing and making something wonderful for someone special. That’s truly a blessing for me and them.
I am trying to lose weight and crocheting keeps my hands and mind busy so I do not think about food.
I am always learning something new.
I love to knit or crochet just to see people’s face when I give them a homemade gift that they were not expecting.
I love to knit because I love to see the patterns and stitches form in my hands.
Aloha Friend:
Crocheting & Knitting is becoming a “Lost Art” in this age of Technology, & “One of a Kind” Hand Made Items from the heart are so very special. I can now pass this along to anyone who wants to learn this. Giving gifts that you made yourself are appreciated so much, & can be handed down.
I love making things for my family to remember me by and it relaxes me at the same time.
Knitting and crocheting is a creative process that I can do after fondling the softest of fibers!
It gives me peace in my mind while I am using my creative mind in a useful way. I love to create and give it away afterwards. It help me when I was in a deep depression and have never left it since.
Knitting and crocheting is relaxing and gives me the chance to be creative.
Keeps me sane !
It is way for me to share my joy of creating with others. I am currently adding items for my daughter’s owl collection. I love all of the patterns people are designing for owl lovers.
I love to crochet because I love to create something new that didn’t exist before!
Very relaxing. I enjoy making things for others.
I love knitting and crocheting because I find it so relaxing, yet productive. I’m currently in nursing school and it’s the most effective way for me to unwind!
Love the textures and colors….holding yarn makes me happy.
I love to crochet because it allows me to be creative and give back. I donate almost everything I make and I love being able to share with those in need.
I am disabled and have taken up crocheting as a way to keep myself productive and creative. Although I know how to knit and would love to, I just think I’m ‘safer’ with one blunt object to keep track of!! LOL!
I love to crochet because it lets me turn off my stress and get lost in the process and at the end I have a great item for a gift or myself!
I tell people it’s my way of fidgeting – helps me to sit still, wait on line, handle travel delays and long meetings, etc. My work is very technical and sometimes never-ending, so it helps to feed the other side of my brain.
I love to knit and crochet because it is relaxing and I love to produce beautiful projects to use as gifts or to treat myself. I love making all sorts of crafts from clothing to afghans, etc. Most people that I give these gifts to are so excited to receive a home crafted gift that it makes the time worth it. My sister and I have been teaching knitting and crocheting to ladies at church so that these arts are not forgotten. Love it.
I love to crochet and knit because I love making gifts for other people.
it is an addiction I can’t control! But seriously now… It brings a calmness and happiness to my busy days. And I knit mostly for charity, so it is an addiction I’m planning to keep.
I am a newbie in the world of knitting and I have realized I am pretty good at it. I love the relaxation it provides and all the beautiful things I can make. People actually love what I’ve made. Who knew?! I can’t wait to get better over the years and be just like my great grandmother and hand down hand knit things to my kids, their kids….and so on!
Knitting keeps me sane. It relaxes me & allows me to reboot! Plus I get wonderful handknit items!
I tell my grandchildren, knitting and crocheting keeps me off the streets and out of the bars. At my age, that is a good thing.
I knit and crochet and I love them because they allow me to both relax and be productive at the same time.
Crocheting is the onne thing in my life that keeps me sane. It takes my mind of my chronic migraines and fibromyalgia
I learned to crochet when I was 28 years old. A neighbour of mine had been making doilies and I admired them so much that she offered to teach me. That was a wonderful gift she gave me. I love to crochet and watch the progress to the finished product. The products I produce make great gifts!! Thanks to sites like this I’m constantly learning new stitches and am fascinated by them!
I love to knit because it’s nice to be able to create something beautiful. It seems that there is so much ugly in the world with how people treat one another. If I can put a smile on someone by something I create, I fell good.
My Grandma and my Mom both crocheted and I learned from them at an early age. I love making gifts for my family and friends. All of my nieces and nephews get an afghan when they get married and any new babies get a blanket!
I have no patience for anything… except working with yarn. I love to knit and crochet. I love everything about it – the beautiful colors and textures of yarn; the gorgeous patterns; the cozy feel of being wrapped in the finished project; the warm feeling I get when I give people my hand-made items; and the camaraderie of other yarn addicts who know exactly what I mean and sympathize when I agonize over a skein of gorgeous yarn, because I have absolutely no room to store ONE MORE SKEIN (nor the $ to buy it), but I buy it anyway, because … yarn fumes!
I learned to knit as a way to deal with fighting cancer. After treatments and returning to “normal life” I found I had a desire to never be without yarn and needles.
I love to see how it all turns out because a picture is good but to see it for real is even better and knowing you did it is amazing xxx
Knitting and/or crocheting is the three Ss and I don’t mean sun sea and sex it’s far better – Stress-relieving, Slimming Saviour !
I started to crochet because of my mom, so i started when she passed away, that to me keeps her close.
I learned to crochet when I was very young and still love doing it today, All my family love to get that Crocheted blanket for the new baby or scarf or afghan.. It has been a hobby that has seen me through some very difficult times and tough periods in my life.
I love to see the beautiful items I can make and the looks on recipients faces when I give them something I made.
I absolutely love to crochet! I find it so relaxing and it really helps me think. I also truly enjoy seeing my kid’s faces when I give them one of my pieces. I have only made blankets for them so far, but I am branching out! As with any art, this type of art, and knitting, make me happy!
I crochet to deal with my anxiety. Keeps me relatively sane.
I love to see new things that form from the yarn. I also knit to keep my hands busy. I hope everyone loves what they do as much as I do.
I find it very relaxing. I will crochet while watching T.V. It’s amazing how much I can do during an hour show.
I love being creative 🙂
I love to crochet it relaxes me I get the joy of finishing projects so I can give them to my family and friends !
I love knitting for a few reasons. 1. It is extremely relaxing. 2. There is a feeling of accomplishment when I finish a project that is beautiful but function-able. 3. Knitting has such an array of various patterns and yarns that can be worked with that you can choose to do the same thing over and over or something different and new. 4. You can always learn new stitches, patterns and learn to work with different yarns. 5. Creating my own patterns.
because it keeps me calm and I have to always be busy anyway. also my grandchildren and friends are “wishing ” that they could buy whatever I am making. I do not sell=. I give away.
I Love to crochet and knit because it is a good way to relax plus you can make so many different items.
I enjoy crocheting because it relaxes me. Recently being disabled I taught myself to crochet and found it to be great therapy. I’ve made everything from afghans, scarfs, gloves, and mittens.
i love to knit and crochet. I find it rewarding, relaxing and I can express my creativity. And I am addicted to yarn and fabric. I have so many ideas in my head I will never get them done in this lifetime.
I find knitting or crocheting relaxing. Whenever I am watching TV I have a knitting needle or crochet hook in my hands working on scarfs or hats to donate to The Salvation Army for their Christmas giveaway for children. I love being able to provide these items for needy children and I’m always looking for good deals on yarn.
I love both, but enjoy crochet more. I love to make gifts for my friends and family while I relax with my feet up. Also, it helps keep my fingers limber and strong. I believe it helps hand-eye coordination. It’s a wonderful way to express ones self by creating patterns.
It helps me relax, and keeps me busy at the same time =D
Working in a stressful technology environment I turn to crocheting at the end of the day to relax and decompress. We also have frequent get together a with friends for the sole purpose of chatter and crochet!
I crochet and sew for preemies. I make bereavement gowns and preemie blankets and hats.
I love doing this because I was blessed with 4 healthy children my first being a set of twins. I also was blessed with 8 healthy grandchildren.
I crochet to keep my mind sharp, keep me from arguing with my husband because I am too busy counting and to make useable gifts for people who can use them.
I love to crochet because it helps me release my inside love of all things crafty!
I first learned to crochet when I was twelve, but never learned how to actually make anything. My grandmother was trying to give me lessons on crocheting, yet I failed to stick with it. Part of the reason I love to crochet now is because it takes me back to that time and I can now say that I may have given up all those years ago, but I returned to it with a passion. Unlike some of my other hobbies, I’ve managed to create many crocheted items. It’s great to finish each project and and know those who’ve received one of my items enjoys it!
Relaxation!!!
It keeps me sane and focused in a rush by world.
Because it saved me when I was a child in an abusive family all the way around it was my escape. I picked up a hook and yarn a neighbor had given me and I ended up teaching myself at the age of 10 and it’s 34 years later and I am still learning loving and enjoying!!! However my life is 1000 times better today.
My knitting is a mini vacation, on the couch, that I don’t have to find a dog sitter for. Thank doG for yarn.
The relaction aspect of crocheting has kept me at it for over 30 yearsail time… LOLOLOL. Much more calming then j
I love to crochet because my grandmother and great-grandmother taught me and since they are both passed away I like to carry on the tradition.. I LOVE learning new patterns!!
I knit because it produces something with my hands while slowing me down.
I enjoy knitting & crocheting because it allows me to make unique , one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends !
I know it is to late for this contest but to me it is a special gift that my mother had given to me when I was young and I am still enjoying the gift she had given to me. It is very relaxing to me, nd I like being able to give something special that I have made with love just for them.
I love to knit and crochet partly for the joy of watching a ball of yarn become something beautiful AND useful! But more than that is the joy on the faces of friends and family when I give them a gift of something I have made for them be it a hat, scarf or baby blanket 😀
I love to crochet because it is relaxing
I love to crochet because it is relaxing.
I love the colors and the textures of working with yarn, and the feeling of accomplishment when a handmade article is finished.
I crochet for the love of it! My only addiction is yarn and what I can create with a hook in hand. The feel of the yarn in my fingers is heavenly, and the finished item is always a treasure. Crocheting is my meditation and therapy.
I enjoy crocheting because it makes me feel creative and productive.
I find crocheting very relaxing and I love making special things for my family and friends! And for charity!
I crochet to unwind from working at a desk during the day. I enjoy making things for others. I hardly keep anything for myself. When I was a toddler I use to run a satin bound blanket between my fingers to sooth myself, Now the yarn does the trick!
I have been crocheting since I was 8 and knitting since I was 9…it is relaxing, it keeps my hands busy and I create fun items for friends, family and more. I can’t imagine my life without it, I love creating so much!
I’m a caregiver for a family member so I’m pretty much housebound. Knitting and crocheting are ways for me to relax. Plus I get to make some cool gifts full family and friends.
I love to crochet and knit because its so relaxing and I love to see the look on my friends faces when I finish what they have asked me to make. I just introduced one friend to the world of crochet and she said to me this is so addicting! She is so right. I am a yarnaholic!
As a multi-tasker I love to keep busy. Crocheting is one of my favourite hobbies: it allows me to make beautiful items for my family and others. It relaxes me at the same time it brings me joy!
I like to crochet because it gives me an opportunity to create something handmade especially for a certain person, something useful and well-made and pretty.
I love the colorful afghan. I absolutely love to crochet. I crochet Christmas gifts for my three children and 2 adorable little girl grandchildren.
I love making something homemade and giving it to others.