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Today we’re offering the Patriotic Crochet Granny Squares Throw from Spin Rite. Check out the pattern below, plus enter for your chance to win the skeins of Caron United yarn required to make this pattern in today’s giveaway!
Today’s Pattern: Patriotic Crochet Granny Squares Throw
When learning how to crochet, the granny stitch is a pretty typical starting point. Once you’ve mastered that, you can move on to more complicated crochet stitches. But now you can use your granny stitch skills in new and unique way! The Patriotic Granny Square Throw creates a granny square motif within the center and then uses the stitch to create a border. It’s a fun twist on a classic pattern!
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Approx 51″ x 57″ [129.5 x 144.5 cm].
Materials:
- Caron United Yarn: Contrast A Aran (06002) 3 skeins, Contrast B Soft Grey Heather (064008) 2 skeins, Contrast C Red (06008) 2 skeins, Contrast D Navy (06014) 3 skeins.
- Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Gauge: 12 dc and 6 rows = 4″ [10 cm]. Center Granny Motif = Approx 7″ [18 cm] square.
Note:
Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc throughout.
CENTER SECTION
Center Granny Motif (make 20).
With C, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 3. 2 dc in ring. (Ch 2. 3 dc) 3 times in ring. Ch 2. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
2nd rnd: Join B with sl st to any ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
3rd rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and next ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. *(3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * twice more. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off
4th rnd: Join A with sl st to any ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. *Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
5th rnd: Join D with sl st to any ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. *Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
With D, join Center Granny Motifs into 4 Strips, each 5 Motifs long. Join Strips tog. Center Section after joining Motifs should measure approx 28″ x 35″ [71 x 89 cm].
EDGING
1st rnd: (RS). Join A with sl st in top left corner ch-2 sp of Center Section. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st.* (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. 3 dc in next joining sp.* Rep from * to * twice more across top of Center Section. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * to * 4 times down side of Center Section. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * to * 3 times across bottom of Center Section. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * to * 4 times up side of Center Section. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
2nd rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and next ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. [*Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to next corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. **Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from ** to first ch-2 sp. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
3rd rnd: Join C with sl st in first corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. [*Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to next corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp] 3 times. **Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from ** to first ch-2 sp. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
4th rnd: With C, as 2nd rnd.
5th and 6th rnds: With A, as 3rd and 4th rnds. Fasten off.
7th rnd: With D, as 3rd rnd. Fasten off.
8th rnd: With A, as 3rd rnd. Fasten off.
9th rnd: With D, as 3rd rnd. Fasten off.
10th and 11th rnds: With A, as 3rd and 4th rnds. Fasten off.
12th and 13th rnds: With C, as 3rd and 4th rnds. Fasten off.
14th rnd: With B, as 3rd rnd. Fasten off.
15th and 16th rnds: With D, as 3rd and 4th rnds. Fasten off.
Today’s Prize: Spin Rite Yarn
Prize consists of:
- 3 skeins of Caron United Aran (06002)
- 2 skeins of Caron United Soft Grey Heather (064008)
- 2 skeins of Caron United Red (06008)
- 3 skeins of Caron United Navy (06014)
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Who taught you how to crochet or knit?
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My mother taught me to crochet when I was in my teens. I know she is looking down on me and smiling at all the beautiful things I have made.
I was living in a foster home. I remember thinking this life I was living wasn’t the typical 8 year old child. I saw someone crocheting in public. I thought if I learn to crochet I could make myself some nice items. Forty nine years later, I am still crocheting along with knitting, and sewing. I taught My children the craft. Myself and my children consider when we make things for ourselves and others; it is made with a little bit of extra Love.
Growing up, we had some beautiful doilies and granny square Afghans that I adored So,I taught myself how to crochet the things that I fell in love with.
My 95 year old neighbor. I am trying to learn all I can from her. She still loves to crochet.
I am a self taught left hander who learned over 40 years ago. I take right handed patterns and change right to left and left to right. Sometimes had to write patterns out to understand. Still so at times.
my grandmother taught me
My mother taught me as a teenager; however, I did not seriously start until after I was married (about 30 years ago).
Both my maternal and paternal grandmothers taught me crochet.
I taught myself….
My paternal grandmother and mother and aunt all crocheted — and tried to teach me when I was a child, but it didn’t take until I was in college and a college friend started me on my first project a ripple afghan teaching me as I worked on it.
My best friend. We met when my youngest was a baby forty years ago and she made everything! Thank heavens for her hands on approach I still go to her when I don’t understand a pattern.
My older sister taught me to crochet and my mom taught me to knit.
My mother attempted to teach me, but had no patience so she bought me a how-to-crochet book and I taught myself.
I was taught how to knit in 4-H when I was in the 4th grade. The woman was from Sweden and also left handed,so even though I am right handed I knit left handed. I taught myself to crochet.
I learned to knit and crochet when I was in the 7th grade in school…We had a course called “Practical Arts”….and our instructor was terrific with crafting…embroidery, knitting, crocheting, painting ceramic pieces..I loved that class..and all though my mother knitted expertly..she is English and I could never grasp the English style of knitting when she tried to teach me….this teacher solved that issue..lol..but I fell in love with crochet…my #1 favorite craft..and I’ve been doing that for almost 50 years!…lifelong love affair with my crochet hooks and yarn..lol
My mother taught me how to knit when I was a young girl. I have fond memories of her patiently teaching me to cast on the stitches and showing me how to knit and purl. I also had a childhood friend who taught me the basics of crochet. I remember sitting on the floor in her room making basic granny squares. So much fun!
I first learned to crochet from reading a book. I know most people would probably find that difficult, but somehow I managed to do it. Now that it is so easy to find an online video with someone demonstrating new stitches and techniques, my skills have grown greatly and improved steadily. ☺
A wonderful lady named Rose Momjian in Pensacola! I will never stop blessing her and thanking her for that gift:-*:-*
I was taught to crochet by an amazing woman named Mrs.Young. She shared her love of crochet through our local 4H program. I will forever be thankful for the gift of crochet that she gave me.
During my senior year in high school ,we were flooded out by hurricane Agnes,s.we were all in the gym, for half the day. A home education teacher, ask if anyone wanted to learn to crochet, I took her up on the offer. She wanted us to learn to read a pattern,not just the stitches. This was the best lesson,I can read and make most patterns to this day,some 40 years later. I have also help others to learn to read a pattern. You would be surprised to know how many people have no idea how to read one.
My sister taught me; she learned from our mother.
I taught myself to crochet when I was 21 my friend was expecting her first child and I wanted to make her something I found a pattern for a baby blanket made from granny squares and bought it and a book to teach myself how to crochet.
my great aunt Rose, when I was 10. However, I didn’t pick it up again until I was in college trying to impress a boy! Now I crochet for the fun of it, as well as it being a great stress reliever! I saw a sweatshirt that said, ‘I crochet so I don’t unravel’. Thank you, Aunt Rose for starting me on this crochet path!
My grandmother taught me how to make hair ties that was a chain stitch with pompoms on each end. I then went door to door selling them for 25 cents a pair. Of course that was 1971, but that’s how I learned. As far as knitting…the internet taught me. I still have a ways to go, but I got the knit and purl down. 🙂
I took classes at a local shop to learn how to knit. I’ma self taught crocheted.
My mother taught me how to crochet and a friend taught me knitting.
my next-door neighbor taught me back in the 70s
When I was little I watched my memere knit and loved the blankets she made. Now that im older she is gone so I have taught myself to crochet and am teaching my self to knit I like to believe she is guiding me.
Myself, with the help from the book “I taught myself to crochet”. My grandma helped where the book couldn’t and with the help if the crochet guru videos on YouTube! 🙂
My grandmother
I taught myself how to knit.
My grandmother taught me when I was 5. I love it when I can make something and she is proud.
My grandma, a knitting instructor at the local Sears store, and (most of all) my 4-H leader in high school. (And the Internet continues to teach me new things about crochet!)
My mother taught to crochet me when I was 10. Then I learned to knit in high school when the Home Ec. teacher taught a class my sister was attending and then she taught me.
My Granny and her friend used to sit at the kitchen table and crochet for hours. They taught me when I was around 12 yrs old (about 30+ yrs ago). My Granny is no longer able to crochet due to Alzheimers, I have an afghan she started that I am working on finishing – will be one of the more sentimental projects for me.
My grandmother taught me how to crochet and my aunt taught me how to knit. They both lived in Maine where those skills were essential “back in the day.”
My mother taught me how to knit (basic knit and purl) when I was in my teens. An elderly friend taught me how to crochet a granny square when I was in my late 20’s. Many times as I knit or crochet I think of them and their patience as they taught me the basics. With the help from books and internet I continue to learn.
My Mom taught me how to crochet when i was a young girl, of course I am left handed so we had to figure out how to switch from left hand to right hand (which my mom was), It was a challenge I will always remember, it did make us giggle. I taught myself how to knit when I was 48 years old, it just goes to show you are never to old or young to learn.
I was taught to knit at 8 years old by a close family friend and learned to crochet at Camp Lejeune, NC where I attended craft classes for military dependents.
I taught myself by reading books without looking at the pictures(I am a southpaw and everyone around me, including all the books were right handed).
My dear friend Pam taught me some basic crochet skills better than 10 years ago now. I continue to learn more about this great craft with the resources that are available.
my mother taught me when I was young but never made anything, then my aunt and I still didn’t make anything and then my mother-in-law taught me she did beautiful work and even taught me how to read patterns I am 63 years old and I still find great relaxation in crocheting.
My mom and my friend’s mother when I was 9—sixty years ago now. I have since taught my daughters and other friends. Am working on teaching the granddaughters now.
No one in my family knew how to either knit or crochet, so a family friend took me to Sears for knitting lessons for both of us. What a wonderful couple of weeks that was.
I learned to crochet from my maternal grandmother, “Nana.” She taught me the basics and I relied on crochet magazines for patterns and new stitches. Now days the internet and crochet websites are great for free patterns, stitches, and tips so it’s much easier for my daughter who I taught to crochet.
My Grandma taught me. I look back at that time with happiness.
My mother taught me the basics of knitting and crocheting, then I learned the rest from books.
I taught myself to crochet with books. I’ve made a couple of afghans and a rug.
My mother taught me.
My godmother Louise taught me to knit in second grade and that was over 50 years ago! She lived to be 103 and it is a wonderful rememberance to still have my very first stitch swatch!
My paternal grandmother taught me the basics as a child. I lost interest as I didn’t know how to make anything out of what she taught me and she passed away a few years after my last lesson. Then one night I was visiting a dear friend and she was crocheting. I asked her to show me again and I was hooked! I rarely go a day without crocheting, knitting, buying or winding yarn. These have been amazing skills and useful for gifts as well!
My mother taught me to crochet and I taught myself to knit.
My mother taught me how to knit and crochet. She also taught me how to sew! With seven kids she was always knitting something for one of us! She was a whiz at cable stitches… I never saw her with a pattern and remember standing in front of her being measured! Amazingly everything fit just right! I don’t have that talent but I can do both and enjoy it.
my grandmother taught e the basic when I was 13 years old , and in 2013 mickey from the crochet crowd taught me how to crochet my first dress and I have been following along with mickey ever since, hes an awesome teacher
My mother tried to teach me as a kid, but I just couldn’t get the hang of it. Then about 12 years ago I taught myself to crochet, then to knit.
My mom taught myself and my four sisters how to knit.
My Grandmothe taught me to crochet when I was 7 & have made just about anything & everything over the years LOL I learned to knit 2 years ago from a friend and her mother and love finally knowing how to do both!
Myself….well You Tube helped too. I’ve only been doing it a couple of months. I hope to get as good as my great grandmother was!
my mother taught me during a time when I was laid up with a broken leg
I taught myself how to crochet, with a book learn how to crochet. Also learn how to knit myself.
Co-worker – 50 years ago. Still crocheting baby blankets and other things for gifts.
I learned to knit after my friend Brittany was tired of me just sitting and watching her knit awesome projects. So we spent a whole night teaching me and I have been hooked ever since!
My great aunt started me with learning how to chain with my hands. Then my grandmother taught me. Wonderful days of sitting with my grandmother hooking and visiting. Little did she know that she would create a monster in me with crocheting. There isn’t a day that I don’t pick up a hook.
I grew up watching my mother crochet. She taught me all the basics.
My mom and my grandmother both taught me when I was young, and now I have recently taken it up again! I forgot how comforting it was.
My Mom taught me went I was very young, but I put it aside until about 15 years ago when I started up again.
My mom taught me how to knit when I was 10 years old and a 4 H’r. I taught my mom how to crochet when I was in my twenties. Turn around fair play.
My Mother and Grandmother both inspired me to learn as I watched them create beautiful things. I didn’t have the patience until I was a teenager to actually make something, which was a vest. Actually taught myself by using books and asking for help as needed. After that I was hooked on a lifelong passion for crafts, but crocheting has become my favorite hobby.
My mom tried long and hard to teach me how to crochet when i was a little girl, after all, I wanted to do what she was doing. (My hero) Then when i had a daughter of my own, I wanted to make her toys that were safe (and washable!) so i watched a TON of youtube videos and bought several books and learned from the web how to crochet and knit. I now absolutely LOVE YARN!
I taught myself to crochet. My grandmother tried to teach me when I was young but I could not get the hang of it. Almost 30 years later my grandmother passed. I was determined to crochet so I sat down and tried to remember everything she tried to teach me. With remembering what she told me and the research I did online I was able to make my first throw. There is not a day that goes by that I believe my grandmother is looking down on me smiling and laughing that I finally did it. During this time of learning to crochet I also learned how to knit. My grandmother would be proud.
My grandma tried but I ended up buying books and magazines to teach myself. There was no youtube back then. LOL
I learned to knit at my LYS. I am so thankful I popped in and signed up!
My mom is the first person who taught me how to crochet.
My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was a kid. I am so thankful that she did.
My grandmother, Nana, taught me to crochet. She was so patient. I would “crochet”, knot up the yarn, hand it to her to unravel. She’d undo the knots, hand it back for me to go again. So went the dance until I learned. She couldn’t read, so she showed me how to recognize stitches. My cousins still have some of the slippers she made and she’s been with the Lord over 10 years! What a legacy!
My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I visited in the summertime.
I am a self-taught crocheter! Been crocheting for over 40 years …and still learning! This is a beautiful afghan shared today!
My mother taught me and 17 other little Brownie Scouts when I was 7 years old!! We made mittens on DPN’s to donate to children at the local orphanage. She also taught me the basics to crochet. She didn’t use patterns; just tried things on as she went! She made lots of Baby sweaters, hats and booties that way. She also bought inexpensive dolls for her four daughters and crocheted clothes for them as Christmas gifts!! She was a mother of 8… very patient woman. I miss her dearly!
I took a class with my daughter. I love knitting! Ready to cast on for my next project and looking for inspiration…
My mother taught me to knit and crochet at the age of 7, she was a big influence when it came to doing handmade items.
I learned to crochet before I went to school. I don’t ever remember NOT knowing how to crochet. My wonderful mother taught me. I was taught knitting by a grade school teacher who must have had the patience of Job. She taught all the kids that wanted to learn … And there was a bunch of us. Then, of course, it was all girls. Later I taught my son and he taught his daughter. I feel like there is a piece of yarn connecting the generations. It’s a wonderful gift to be taught a skill by someone who loves you.
I was taught at a local yarn store to knit. For some reason I do not know how I learned to crochet. I do more knitting though.
Some elderly ladies at the Senior Center in Santa Monica, Ca. I was pregnant with my only child and was determined to make him a blanket. I ended up making him about 10!
My Mom taught me to crochet, and I have learned a few more stitches since then from following written directions in patterns.
My Grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was very young! I proudly made very loooonnnnnngggg chains! I then put it down for quite awhile! I picked it up a few years ago, refreshed my mind and learned new stitches/patterns via books and internet…….I have been fanatically crocheting non-stop ever since then!
My mom used to knit matching clothes for my dolls and me and taught me to knit when I was still in elementary school. I taught myself to crochet from a book (UGH!) when my daughter was a baby.
My great grandmother, who was legally blind, crocheted by feeling the yarn. She taught me what few crochets skills I have. I purchased a really good how-to knit book and learned by trial and error. It was often frustrating but ultimately rewarding to finally begin to master new skills.
I taught myself how to knit. I used informational knitting websites and Youtube videos. I kept seeing all these beautiful knitted things and decided I wanted to make beautiful things, so I taught myself! I love it!
When i was seven, i was a stubborn little thing! But my mom, who was a massage therapist, had a client named jane. And jane, one day sat down and taught me to crochet and later knit. I am so grateful, crafting is so wonderful! And with all the free patterns on this site, i can craft up a storm! Thanks, stich and unwind! Wish me luck!!
A friend taught me when I was in the 5th grade.
My Godmother taught me to crochet, and a friend of the family taught me to knit.
My grandmother tried to teach me 30 years ago and now self taught thanks to YouTube.
self taught, with help from YouTube how to videos.
I can’t even remember how long ago my mother taught me to knit. I know my Granny taught me how to crochet a basic line, and then squares, and even flowers! I can still do the squares, but I can’t read a crochet pattern to make anything else!
In Home Ec. class with continued learning thanks to Mikey.
I was taught years ago the basics by my grandmother and mother, now I have picked back up and advanced thanks to youtube, pintrest, and written materials found on great blogs like this!!
My grandmother taught me to crochet 52 years ago. I have never learned to knit.
I just finished crocheting an afghan for my oldest son. I’m ready to start my next project but I need some yarn!! 😀
A friend in 6th grade got me “hooked” on crochet during class creaks…
My Mom taught me how to knit when I was about fourteen years old. My very first project was a V-neck pull over sweater. We had many “conversations” about that V shaped neck! When I finally got it I went on to make many more. She passed away in 2008 and this is just one of many memories of wonderful times I spent with her! She also taught me how to sew. My love of all types of crafts came from her. She was always crafting something. Thanks Mom.
My grandmother taught me the basics and I taught myself lace knitting from there
I learned to crochet from watching numerous you tubers.
My grandmother taught me when she was terminally ill with cancer. It was a wonderful way to spend a lot of quality time with her and continue her legacy.
My Mom taught me how to knit when I was thirteen years old (now 66). My first project was a V-neck pull over sweater. We had many “conversations” about that V neck! When I finally “got it” I went on to make many more. She also taught me how to sew. My love of all kinds of crafts came from her. She was always crafting something. Thanks Mom!
OOPS! this second one was a mistake on my part. Sorry.
I learned how to crochet by magazine patterns. The sections that they include about how to do the stitches.
My mother taught me to crochet – as well as knit, sew, quilt – and then there was ironing, laundering, cooking, cleaning, gardening – a myriad of life skills; then Dad filled in the rest – mowing, camping, fire-building, raking, driving, BBQ’ing!! etc, etc, etc!!
My mom used to crochet all the time but I taught myself reading an article in Woman’s Day years ago and have never looked back. I really enjoy giving blankets to new moms, coasters and dish clothes for home warming gifts and I am now enjoying making market bags with the possibility of not being able to acquire plastic grocery bags looming in the future.
My mother taught me the knit stitch and I taught myself everything else starting with purl, of course. I was still playing with dolls when I learned to knit. But it wasn’t till I was in my early 20’s that a male friend of mine taught me to crochet. I don’t crochet often but I knit every day which grounds me and is meditative as well as a great way to make gifts for all the women and children on my Christmas list.
I learned to knit at church. They have personal improvement classes at my church on Wednesday nights and the only one that was interesting to me was knitting. That was four years ago! Love it!
My mother taught me how to knit. We use to sit side by side knitting many nights.
Using books I was self-taught. Lots of people tried teaching me, but I couldn’t quite catch on by watching, so I grabbed some how-to books and didn’t give up til I had it.
I taught myself! 🙂 YouTube has many helpful tutorials
I taught myself how to crochet and knit.
Watching my mother, who at 90 is still crocheting.
My grandmother taught me to knit when I was around 8 years old. She passed away before she could teach me to crochet, so I taught myself. I have taught others since then to pass on my grandmother’s gift.
My grandma taught me to crochet. My best friend taught me to knit!
I was taught to knit by my grandmother’s dear friend who is an amazing crafter herself. I’m so glad she took the time to teach me! I’m currently trying to teach myself how to crochet.
My grandmother taught me how to crochet. She could look at something and recreate it without a pattern. Wish I’d got to spend more time learning from her……
My grandmother taught me to crochet and my host mother taught me to knit when I was an exchange student.
When I was 9 years old, my grandma came from Canado to live for a summer with our family. I LOVED my grandma so much! I would bake with her , stay up late reading in bed with her and watch her for hours, knitting and crocheting. She would let me roll the skeins of yarn into balls… I was fascinated with her creations. She taught me how to chain stitch and after I perfected that, I wanted more. She signed my sister and I up for crocheting lessons at at local craft boutique. I remained interested for a few years until high school, college, marriage, career and kids took over.
Now at 50 years old, I have time again for me. My goal is to learn to make beautiful things like my grandma did. 🙂
I partially taught myself, but also got some help from friends.
My grandma Marquez taught me how to crochet. Then learned some more when my sister and I took crochet class at our rec center. It was for a month we learn so much. It was very fun.
I started out watching online videos, but then took a class at a local knitting shop.
My mother taught me to crochet when I was in high school. I enjoyed the time we spent together then and we still get together and crochet today.
My mother taught me to knit when I was young. We started with hats, then a vest and an afghan. Couldn’t do it while I was working, but now that I’m retired I’ve starting knitting again and I love it. Thanks Mom!
Self taught, found pins on pinterest and watched youtube videos!!
My grandmother Lidia (RIP) taught me first when I was 12 yrs old with the simple chain, single & double crochet. Mother Sara (from my year in a Mexican school ran by church) taught me the knitting basics when I was 16 1/2 yrs old, but I have been self teaching myself from the internet all the other great different techniques.
My mom and our 5th grade art teacher. Our art teacher taught everyone when they were in 5th grade how to knit, boys and girls. My husband still remembers how and does scarves and boot cuffs when I can’t keep up!
My neighbor taught me to crochet as a teenager, but taught myself to knit. YouTube was very useful.
A lovely senior at church taught me to knit when I was a girl. I didn’t knit for many years after that until our church started knitting prayer shawls. I started knitting again to help and also agreed to help the knitting club at the elementary school where I work. I’ve been honing my knitting skills since.
My Aunty taught me to crochet when I was seven yrs. old. My Mom taught me to knit using 4 needles (made mittens) when I was five yrs old. Neither my Mom or My Aunt had a pattern for anything they made.Their “pattern” was in their head. So I have taught myself how to read and understand patterns.
grandmother
My mother in law taught me a long time ago. I never really picked it up until a few years ago and then i relied on books and videos.
I took a crochet class in 4H for two years in my childhood. My Great-grandma was friends with the lady who was my teacher, so after the class ended, she would still take me to her house to continue my lessons.
My mom taught me how to make my first blanket and it was a basket weave. From there I learned a little from my Aunt. From then on I have taught myself how to read patterns (some what). I watch a lot of youtube videos. I just try and try until I get it correct or so it looks correct.
My boss taught me to knit using two pencils and string. He said he had knit his sister’s wedding dress. I’ve never gotten quite that ambitious.
my mother taught me how to single stitch and double stitch. I taught myself other stitches from books I bought
My great grandmother taught me everything I know:D
My momma taught me how to crochet when I was very young, around 6 or 7.So. I’ve been crocheting for 48 or 49 years. She made doilies, afghans and vests for me to wear. I even remember her making bells and bowls that she would stiffen with starch. We’re still looking for those patterns. My first project was a granny square afghan which took a long time to complete. I’ve made a lot of doilies, Christmas ornaments and lately it’s been scarves and hats.
Books and YouTube. Love YouTube!
My mother taught me to knit, crochet and sew when I was growing up- she instilled a love of crafting in me that I have passed on to both of my daughters.
My grandmother taught me the basics when I was in college. I gradually added to my repertoire of stitches slowly over the years through books, videos, and other people. I have taught my daughter and a friend to crochet which was a lot of fun!
My grandmother who was right-handed. My mother is left-handed and never learned to crochet! My grandmother crocheted an afghan for me to take to college many years ago. It has since disintegrated, so I made a new, similar one in her memory.
When I was 15 and we lived in Arkansas, a neighbor taught my mother and I how to crochet. Our first project was a pineapple doily. In my mid twenties and after marriage and after we had four daughters ( and no tv) that I taught myself how to knit by making Barbie doll dresses. I even made a cabled bathrobe. Those clothes lasted for years and were passed down from children to grandchildren. I still like making them for others.
I’m self taught via diagrams in books and magazines. When I was stuck, I got help from my grandmother (Nana) and great-grandmother (Gramma).
My mother started teaching me when I was about 12 years old. She only knew a few stitches. She knew chain, double crochet and popcorn stitch. As, I got older and saw beautiful afghans made by Great Aunts and Grandmothers I decided to buy magazines from thrift stores and check out books from the local library to learn more stitches, so that I could make beautiful things for my children and grandchildren. I love to crochet it is great therapy for me.
My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was very young. She even helped me to make a sweater for my mother as a surprise. She always had her crochet hook in her hand, making something beautiful.
my mother gave me a crochet book and I taught myself from it.
I taught my ex Mother-in-Law how to knit and she taught me how to crochet. Now, she knits and I crochet! We still share patterns and projects.
My mother taught me how to crochet when I was seven years old, almost 50 years ago. She was a avid crocheter and I would help her wind the yarn into balls. She made a lot of clothes for herself and others and taught me how to read a pattern and make clothes for my Barbie doll. She crocheted up until she was 90 years old, making purses for my sister’s party business. My mom is gone now, but I continue to carry on the tradition, making gifts for the family and others.
I was taught by a girl I went to boarding school with, it’s a craft that I continue to do, and teach to my friends, as the years go by
My mother taught me how to crochet when I was about 7 or 8 years old. I made a large granny square to use as a blanket for one of my dolls. My mother still has the blanket stored away with other treasures from my childhood. I am so greatful for her teaching me….crocheting is how I relax after a stressful day at work. 🙂
My mother showed me the basics of knitting and crocheting
I taught myself.
My mom taught me how to crochet and knit when I was very young. We are both still very excited when we come across new, fun patterns and have to share them with each other. She’s so inspirational! And now, we’re working together to teach my girls how to crochet! It’s a wonderful tradition and craft that I’m happy to share with my family.
My grandmother taught me to knit when i was about 7. Since then I have taught my daughter to knit. I.m hoping to continue the tradition if i have a grand daughter some day.
My Mom taught me how to crochet at age 9 years old after trying to teach me to knit. Then a few years back I asked my mom to show me how to knit again. So thank you mom for showing me how to crochet and knit! 😀
While I wasvisiting my grandparents when I was about 8 years old I was Iintroduced by a family friend how to knit. After many years my mom showed me how to do the basics for crochet. When I got older and married I de used o was going to get a book of baby patterns and with some left over yarn I started to learn how to crochet again. Thanks to the Web I was able to learn how to read patterns and how to crochet and now learning how to knit all over again. I start new projects every other day now and am very pleased with my ever growing collection of blankets, scarfs, just about everything.
My grandmother taught me to knit when I was 10, and when I was pregnant my mother taught me to crochet. I hadn’t done any knitting or crocheting in over 25 years but in the past 10 years I have started again making things for my kids and grandchildren and remembered how much I enjoyed the craft.
My 8th grade science teacher taught me and others how to crochet. Never got into knitting though. I can knit and purl but to actually complete a project that looked good wasn’t in the cards. I love crocheting!
My grandma taught me to knit but she wouldn’t teach me to crochet because she could not read a pattern (could copy anything) and she said I needed to know how to read patterns so I took a class at a LYS
My grandmother taught me to knit and I later taught myself to crochet
I learned how to crochet and knit at a very young age from my mother and grandmother. I remember the gathering of women working on their projects and talking. I often sat at my grandmother’s feet holding the yarn while she wound it into a ball. I will never stop enjoying the art of crocheting and knitting. I can give of my heart and enjoy a sense of serenity.
My great -aunt taught me how to crochet when I was about 12. When she passed away, I inherited her love of crochet and her very cool stash of yarn and tools. Forty plus years later, I still love to crochet and think of her often when I am creating something for a new member of the family.
I was a great admirer of my grandmother’s handmade crochet items as a kid but it was my aunt who actually taught me to crochet when I was a little older.
My mother taught me to knit when I was 12 years old. My girlfriend taught me how to crochet a granny square when I was 15 years old.
My mother taught me to crochet when I was about 7 years old. The first afghan I made was a granny square afghan and I still have it 52 years later. I guess it’t an antique now. LOL
My best friend’s mom taught me crochet. I’m still working on knitting. Maybe I’ll figure it out one of these days
I am self taught. I always wanted to learn but had no one to teach me. I bought a kit and learned the basic stitches. Being left handed I had to learn to do things backwards but I did learn and I really enjoy it.
My 4H leaders tried to teach me to knit (what a mess). In my 30’s I picked up knitting again, got 1/2 way through a sweater (how’s that for a first project). Put it away for 20+ years, tore it all out and taught myself to crochet with books and questions to some casual crocheters and created a shawl out of it. I have completed a few afghans, throws and shawls. Working on a long shrug for myself (as soon as I finish two baby blankets). Then will get back to making throws for our local veteran’s homes for those veteran’s without family. Love looking at all these patterns GREAT ideas out there and lots of video help these days. Keep it up.
I taught myself how to crochet about 10yrs agofor hand therapy. I was paralyzed & relearning how to use my hands again, I thought crocheting would keep my hands from locking up and it worked. Now i’m addicted to it and it is great for my hands.
My mother taught me to do both. I lost her earlier this year and I miss her so much but I know that she is still with me in my crafting and so many other ways,
My best friend started teaching me how to make a granny square, she was just learning herself and wasn’t able to help me a lot. So I talked to my landlady who was never seen without a crochet hook in her hand, she offered me some advice, a large bag of “scrap” yarn, and a brochure that explained simple stitches. She showed me how to get the square to be a square and then told me to go home and practice. I ended up using all of the yarn in the bag (when I ran out of one color I just started another) and made a HUGE granny square. I gave it to my sister who feel in love with all the different colors in no particular order!! LOL! Ever since then I have taught myself with the help of books. Now if there is something I come up against that I’m not really sure about, I YouTube it! LOL!!
My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 6. A friend at school taught me to knit when we were in 5th grade.
My mom taught me to knit and crochet when I was about 7 years old. The first thing I made was a pair of gold mittens. It took me a long time to make them because I knitted very tight then but, they were really warm.
My mother taught me when I was about 6 or 7 but I forgot that I knew how. After she died in 2002 I picked up my hook again and haven’t stopped crocheting since.
It was hard for me to learn crochet because I’m left handed. Back then all the learn how books were for the right handed but I noticed that the pictures for each stitch were very close up and detailed. I got the idea to put the pictures up to a mirror. Looking at them through a mirror turned those pictures left handed. I learned every stitch that way and once I knew all the stitches, reading patterns came natural. I love to crochet. I find it very therapeutic.
I taught myself to crochet and knit. I’ve crocheted afghans for all my children. My 26 year old granddaughter came to me and asked me to teach her. She comes every Sunday afternoon and we crochet, visit and watch a movie. It is so enjoyable to have someone to share a favorite hobby.
My Grandma taught me. I am the only one of her 9 grandchildren that crochet. I hope to keep her love of crochet growing when I have grandchildren!!!
I was taught the basics by a friend and taught myself the rest. I am not very good at it but I find it very fun and relaxing. I am always looking for patterns.
My mom taught me to crochet when I was a junior in high school. I had tried several other crafts such as sewing and embroidery, and when I was real young I learned the basic knit stitch. Nothing stuck, I would always get bored. But then when I started crocheting I loved it because it went fast and I could see my progress, unlike knitting where I could knit for an hour and have an inch to show for it. I still crochet 40 years later. The past two summers I have made 3 afghans for wedding presents, along with all the other small projects I have made in between times.
My high school mathematics teacher, Hilda Oster, taught both my mother and me to knit during my junior year in high school. My first project was a pullover sweater knitted in the round, with geometric designs. It was a wonderful project, and I wore it for many years. As a result of her teaching, I studied to become a high school math teacher and have been a life-long knitter.
My boyfriend’s aunt taught me.
My middle school teacher would stay after school and teach anyone “home” skills. She is the teacher I remember the most.
My Grandmother taught me how to crochet & I’ve been doing it for over 40 years. She also tried to teach me to knit, but sadly, I wasn’t coordinated enough to master that craft. Thank you for this chance to win this wonderful prize package. Would love to win it and make this great afghan for a Christmas gift.
Years ago my grandmother taught me to crochet. It was only in the last few years that I had a desire to pick up the hook and learn more than hats and slippers.
Strangely enough, after my older sister taught my precious Grandmother to crochet, my “Gramm” taught me. Everytime I pick up a needle and a skein of yarn I remember seeing my 16 year old sister teaching her Grandmother a new skill. Awesome memory! Even better Ladies.
It was a combination of my mom and my junior high home economics teacher that taught me how to crochet.
I learned to knit when my Mom learned from our church organist (I was about 8 years old). Many years later, I “relearned” from a friend. Crochet was from older friends. Thanks to them all for this wonderful hobby!
My mom taught me how to crochet and knit. She passed away in 1996.
We used to search out yarns and fabrics and make outfits together for each other. Usually it was a skirt with a matching vest. I’m always looking for more ideas and simple projects, especially ones we can teach the girls at our summer camp!
A friend that I met about 17 years ago taught me to crochet a basic granny square. I liked it so much I taught myself how to read patterns and the rest is history. This pattern would be perfect for me as I have three children all military, Marine, Air Force, and Navy. I know what Christmas gifts will be now. 🙂
I was taught to knit by a family friend that was like a Grandma to all of us kids. I am a self taught crocheter thanks to the internet and youtube.
My wonderful mom taught me to crochet.
My mother taught me how to make a granny square when I was 13. Like a typical teenager I didn’t want to make granny squares because that is what she wanted me to practice. Now 40 years later I have decided to crochet teach myself to crochet in my mother’s memory. What she taught me came back to me & I have made several baby blankets for friends having babies & grand babies. Thank you mom for forcing me to make granny squares.
I had a friend rent my house…her mother came into town and taught me to knit…unfortunately, the friend never paid rent….so I am not in touch with them anymore…but thankful the mother taught me to knit.
A wonderful lady named Mrs Hampton. A few of us Junior High gals talked this poor lady into teaching us how to knit. Little did she know that we would haunt her for the next few years to soak up all she would teach us….and not just knitting….any craft she would share her talent in. That has been almost ………50 years?!?!?………Wow…..I am feeling like an antique!
But she was the beginning….now I have taught all that want to sit and learn….my latest student is my Grand Daughter. She started at 3 almost 4 by mimicing “GramMa Alice and her knitting”. I can remember giving her needles and yarn to sit and play with when she suddenly got up, walked to my chair, took my glasses, went back to her chair putting them on then picking up her yarn and needles to give it a whirl……awwww…….the memories.
My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 8 years old. I stopped in my teen years, and picked it back up again at age 35. I also taught myself to knit with the aid of a few good books and YouTube.
My wonderful mom taught me to crochet along with a granny square afghan project I completed in high school.
I taught myself to crochet long before the days of internet and YouTube.
My oldest friend tried, then my quilting friend tried, and I finally sort of got it.
My mom taught me to crochet when I was about 8 years old. She was always making handmade items. I remember when I was little baby items the most that she made for relatives etc. From seeing her make so many beautiful gifts for others I too find a special joy in crocheting items as well. Currently I am part of a church group making warm items for the needy.
My mother taught me when I was 17… Been crocheting ever since.
My Mom tried to teach me how to knit but didn’t have the patience, so I watched her and stumbled along by myself, reading books and articles and asking other people who knit. Over the years I have become quite good at it and have even taught others. I have been knitting for about 60 years and still enjoy it.
I learned to crochet over 45 years ago from an Italian girl at work. She was left handed and I an not, so I sat across the table from her and copied what she did. Love crochet too.
My mom tried to teach me to knit but I couldn’t catch on until I took a book with good illustrations out of the library and followed the instructions. I still use books to learn new methods.
My Grandmother tried teaching me how to crochet when I was about 13. It was shortly after my Grandfather had passed away and I was spending a lot of time with her to keep her company. She gave up trying to teach me when I couldn’t seem to get anything going other than a chain. My Grandmother has since passed and I never learned. A few Christmases ago I had bought each of my daughters their first infinity scarf. They loved the scarf so much I decided to try to crochet one. After researching patterns online and the help of all the wonderful tutorials on Youtube, I have taught myself how to crochet. I found it to be a great hobby to do while watching my youngest daughter’s dance classes and while watching TV with my family. It’s far much better than burring my face in the computer to pass time. And while I am crocheting I am hoping my Grandmother is looking down at me proud that I’ve finally figured it out.
My sixth grade teacher started me crocheting. My grandmother helped me learn to knit.
When I was a little girl my Aunt Dawn taught me how to chain. I made chains that could wrap around the house three times LOL When I was 25 I had just had my daughter and I wanted to make headbands that didn’t leave a mark, so I found my old crochet hooks got some yarn and started with a basic headband and flower first then started to self teach myself by using books from the library and youtube.
My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was 6 years old. We made doilies and would starch and iron them and put them under the lamps and on the back of the sofa. That was 60 years ago. Last year my granddaughter and I crocheted together. She was 7 and I was 65. We have a great time together crocheting and stuffing toys that we give away to charities.
My mother taught me at age 13. I started knitting Phentex slippers. I still enjoy making them.
My grandmother taught me the basics of crochet when I was 4. I didn’t truly begin to crochet until I was 25. That’s when the fun began.
My friend at work taught me the basics. I’m learning more everyday from youtube and great websites!!
I taught myself to crochet through YouTube, google and crochet books.
When I was 7 years old my Nana taught me to knit. She knitted amazing cables on sweaters for gifts. I loved the feel and colors of the yarn. That same year my Aunt Sue taught me the chain stitch in crochet and gave me a beginner book. I have been knitting/crocheting ever since. I have taught crochet at a local grade school for 10 yrs and now I mostly stitch for charity.
My Mother-in-Law taught me how to crochet. My first big project was a bedspread for my in-laws. That was 45 years ago and I am still always crocheting something (usually for 1 of my 6 grandkids.)
Girl I worked with 35 years ago taught me on our lunch hour. She was right handed; I am left handed; so it worked great with us facing each other and me copying her.
My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was nine. So… I’ve been crocheting for 56 years and love it just as much now as I did when I first started. Thanks Granny! I have since then taught my son (age 33 now) to crochet!
I taught myself, after seeing too many beautiful crochet patterns that I just NEEDED to make!
I taught myself to crochet and knit. I was so fascinated with the idea of turning a piece of string or yarn into something you could wear or use that I started reading books in the library and now I look up even more thing to learn via you tube or on-line classes. What a wonderful time to be a crafter!
My grandmother taught me to crochet and I taught myself to knit.
My very awesome sister taught me to crochet.
My best friend taught me how to crochet when we were in our teens. She is left handed, and I am right handed. Boy was that fun!
My grandmother was always crocheting or embroidering something. I learned the basics from a church your group but didn’t do anything else with til I was married. My grandmother had rheumatoid arthritis which got progressively worse. Over a few years, my grandmother crocheted an afghan for my brother, sister and I as well as for each of our children (12). By the time she was finished her hands were so bent and disfigured that I don’t know how she ever finished them. I was so touched by what she did. After she passed away I wanted to carry on the tradition and skill and to pass it on to my daughter. My daughter and I both love to crochet now and still treasure the afghans that ‘Grammy’ made.
My mother taught me to crochet when I was only 8 or 9. I taught myself the basics in knitting when in my 30’s and am still learning.
I took a class at Michael’s (6½ yrs ago) to learn to crochet. Sooo glad I did!!!
My mother taught me to crochet a single crochet and a double crochet stitch.
Я лежала в санатории три месяца. Мне было 8 лет. У лежачих был свой воспитатель, она учила нас вышивать и вязать крючком. Первое свое изделие я связала ранив свои пальчики до крови, поскольку очень туго вязала. Но была очень горда своим трудом. И вот уже 48 лет не выпускаю крючок из рук. Вязание брала в командировки, в поездки на отдых, научила вязать младшего сына и многих других друзей. Все считают, что я родилась с крючком). А воспитательнице очень благодарна всю жизнь за умение проявить интерес у ребенка на всю жизнь.
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Sadly, I never caught on to the lessons until I started watching YouTube videos…awesome left handed crochet demonstrations!
My mother taught me to crochet. She would be proud of me.
My mother and grandmother taught me to crochet and knit. My grandmother owned and operated a crochet/knitting school in Japan for many years and always had something amazing to give me every time she visited. I’ve always love arts and crafts and find I enjoy just about everything. However, in the past couple of years I’ve focused on crocheting and almost go into withdrawals if I’m not working on something daily!
When I was a little girl I used to watch my grandma crochet some of the prettiest things, but what I remember most was an emerald green suit she had made for herself. I thought it was just beautiful! I wanted to learn to make things like that and she was very patient with me and taught me the best she could, but I was still fairly young. When I got older and wanted to finally get serious about crocheting, I remembered the basics, but she was no longer with usfor me to ask her to show me more. When I got married my husband’s aunt was constantly crocheting, and she was more than willing to show me some more stitches. When I had to have a kidney removed because of cancer, I was finally able to spend some time and crochet some things for members of my family and I even taught myself to knit. What I wouldn’t give to have my grandma here with me today to show her what I have accomplished! I think she would be very proud!
I first learned to knit at a 2 week night class at our local college. I learned to Crochet from a dear friend’s mother in law.
When I was about 24 (I’m now 78) a woman I worked with taught me how to knit, and then I learned from her how to crochet the edging on the project I made. Off and on, I’ve been knitting somewhat but mostly crocheting. I have taught crochet at Michael’s Arts & Crafts and I lead of group of charity knitters and crocheters at my church.
Self taught knit, Grammy crochet
My Mom 🙂
My mom and maternal grandmother taught me to crochet, and I’ve taught myself to knit.
my grandmother!
Self taught knitter. Aunt taught me to crochet.
My daughter passed on how to crochet a chain (someone else showed her), then the rest was from the internet and books.
My *hopeful* daughter in law
I taught myself using books, magazines, and Youtube@
My grandma taught me how to crochet and I have been teaching myself to knit with books and videos
My mother taught herself from a book then she taught us girls. I have showed my daugher and her girls scout troop how to do crochet. My daughter also wants to learn to knit which I will show her when we get together.
My Mom taught me how to knit and crochet. Although she has been gone for many years, I always feel her near me when working on a yarn project 🙂
My wonderful aunt began teaching me when I was twelve. We created a sampler stitch patchwork afghan together. I fell in love with the art and truly appreciated being taught so young so I could have a life time of mementos and memories.
(wasn’t this yesterday’s question too?) I learned in high school home economics when I was 13…over 50 years ago…I learned both crochet and knitting…
My Gramma! She believed every woman should be able to knit, crochet, mend and follow a sewing pattern. She tried to teach me to tat, but we decided to let others have that craft. My first knit project was a sweater for my Ken doll.
When I was in middle school a teacher tried to teach me crochet. In that time my parents did not have money to buy the materials to do crochet so I did not learn how to crochet a single piece. Several years later, I bought a crochet magazine and looked thru Internet to learn how to crochet by myself. I will try to learn and I will do my best to learn crochet.
I picked up a little bit of knitting when I was a kid – don’t know who taught me the basic, It could have been my mother or my grandmother. But, I never did anything with it. My daughter got into knitting in a big way and attempted to teach me some new things – she bought me needles and some cotton yarn to make a dishcloth. Talk about over thinking! I didn’t get it at all.
Several months later, I tried again on my own and what my daughter tried to teach me had made it into my brain, after all. I made my first dishcloth and away I went. I have now made several items and am completely addicted to knitting.
I am a self taught knitter and crocheter. I started as a teenager when I wanted a certain colored scarf. found the yarn and made one. Been hooked ever since.
I’m a little confused because I answered the same question yesterday for a different prize so I hope that this is not a duplicate post.
My mom taught me how to knit and crochet. I remember running into her room to show off my grimy, lumpy chain that I had crocheted when I was 9 years old.
I taught myself to crochet through YouTube videos 🙂
(isn’t this the same question as yesterday?) I learned to knit and crochet in high school home economics in 1963, over 50 years ago… ^_^
my mom taught me to crochet and knit when I was 8 and taught me again after I got sick at 23
I learned from my craft teacher in 3rd grade and my mom who came in to help teach.
Dare I say it? But in this day and age Google is my window to learning, with You Tube as a close second. Oh and having found websites like this and online lessons like Craftsy well what’s a girl to do but put on a cuppa tea and sit and watch as some wonderful people share their knowledge. As I live so far away from the closest craft stores the Internet gives me a lifeline to expanding my knitting/ crocheting know how =)
When I went away to college, all the girls on my floor of the dorm were knitting and they taught me.
My great-aunt Christine taught me how to crochet. None of my cousins showed interest and I was the youngest 😉 Thank goodness!
My mother tried teaching me several times when I was growing up, but it never clicked with me. Then a couple of years ago, a friend of mine invited me to an Irish pub to have a night out and possibly learn to knit, and this time it stuck. I’ve been knitting for just over 3 years now. 🙂
my Godmother taught me to knit, I am trying to self teach myself crocheting.
I learned to crochet at a class at a JoAnn store. My college roommate’s mom taught me to knit.
I learned how to crochet from my neiborhood Grandma, Mrs. Erma. She used to sit at the window and crochet the most wonderful intricate doilies you can image and she didn’t need a pattern! When I crochet it reminds me of this wonderful lady.
My friend taught me to knit, she learned as a child in Ireland
I taught myself when I was 7 years old.
My grandmother taught be the basics of knit and purl but my friend Amy taught me really how to knit. She taught me to read patterns, adjust patterns, and to knit really cool stuff.
My Mom taught me how to knit as a child. I tried to teach myself to crochet with the help of instruction books & Youtube without much luck.
My mother taught me to knit when I was about 8 years old. I taught myself to knit when I was 11 from a book she had. I now learn from my fiber friends (meetings twice a week) and the internet (cyber friends).
My grandmother who was a woman of many, many talents besides knitting and crochet.
Talented ladies on YouTube taught me how to knit. 🙂
My paternal grandmother tried for the whole summer when I was 7yrs old. She finally gave up I don’t think she thought I ever would. When my son was 1yr old I was a stay at home mom, I bought a book and taught myself the granny square. I then made a poncho that I couldn’t afford to buy and wanted.
It was a combination of grandmother, mother & book
My husbands aunt taught me how to crochet about 15 years ago, and I just learned how to knit a few months ago from a friend.
I learned to crochet while in Camp Fire in the 1970’s, self taught knitter.
I was able to teach myself, thankfully. : )
My mom taught me to knit and crochet.
I taught myself to knit with a book and video clips
I taught myself, finally took a class. My second project was teddy bears
I bought a “How To” book and taught myself.
The Yarn Lady at the yarn shop when I was in girl scouts taught me toknit, I taught myself to crochet.
My mother taught me the basics of knitting and crocheting. I never got too interested until I became a mother and now grandmother. I always have a project (or 2) going.
Barb at needlework
I taught myself with a “how-to-knit” book (this was many, many years before the internet).
I taught myself both crochet and knit!!!
My oldest sister, Loraine, taught me how to crochet and knit.
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My mother taught me to do just the basics for crochet and knitting. Thanks mom!
My Aunt Mary Koncik taught me to knit when I was pre-teen and I learned to crochet my last year of nursing school from another student nurse, Joni.
My mother taught me how to knit and crotchet when I was little. I really enjoyed it, when we were sitting in the living room watching TV and knitting.
My first work supposed to be a cowl for my doll, but finally it looked like a skirt )
Now I came back to knitting after 7 or 8 years, and I just love it.
I taught myself!!!
I learned to knit and crochet from my mother
My nana taught me to knit when I was about 10 years old! I had the mumps and was bored!
I taught myself to knit and crochet from learn to… books from Walmart
My Dad and Granny taught me to crochet when I was very young. I’d say around 6 or so. Due to health reasons, I couldn’t go outside and run and play with the other kids so this was how I passed the time each afternoon after school work was done. Still doing it like mad today!
My mother showed me the basics but when I retired I started to knit from a very basic pattern.
My Grandma taught me to knit with my cousin, then a decade later I taught myself to crochet!
I taught myself how to crochet with a lot of help from You Tube, and my Mother taught me how to knit, many, many years ago.
My Girl Scout leader Mrs. T.
First semester in college, I learned from a friend who lived on the same floor of my dorm. Everyone asks me if my grandma taught me but ironically enough she wants me to teach her.
My mother taught me how to knit, when I was about 7-8 years old, how to crochet when I was younger – about 6 years. I remember that she needed about one week to knit my favourite dress, it was in dark pink with yellow rose on the chest.
My grandmother, bless her soul!
I learnt in school by a good friend to Crochet,My mother and a dear friend of hers taught me how to knit before I was a teenager ,I enjoy doing both very much and find it very relaxing.
My Grammy taught me to crochet when I was about 10. She tried to teach me to knit but I failed miserably. I crocheted on and off until I was about 15…loved sitting with her and just spending time together. I picked it back up 2 years when I found out I was expecting my first grandbaby. Two grand babies now…and love that my Gram shared this with me, had the patience and love to teach me. She isn’t with us anymore, but she is in every single stitch I make.
All of my crochet inspiration came from my Gramma Rose. She lived hundreds of miles away, but often sent wonderful crocheted goodies and because of her work, I got “hooked” on crochet.
My Mother taught me to knit when I was about 7. By the time I was 11 I was knitting jumpers and cardigans for myself. When I was about 21, my husbands cousins daughter Elaine showed me how to crochet granny squares. It is with grateful thanks to my Mum and Elaine that I am now accomplished in knitting and crocheting.
A college friend taught me to knit in the 60s. I taught myself to crochet from an Annie’s Attic mail-order course.
The librarian at my elementary school hosted a knitting club in the library. My friends decided to check it out and get involved and soon got into a rhythm. She taught us how to knit a simple scarf. It was pretty fun. I didn’t pursue it after that, sadly. But then fast-forward to years after..I start to get interested in crocheting simply from seeing a video, I believe, demonstrating a tutorial (I think). Either way, they were crocheting in the video and just the way they did it..and so quickly..made me want to learn. So I’ve been learning to crochet and can read simple to medium-level patterns. : )
My mom taught me and i taught my daughter.
My mom taught me the basics and I learned the rest by trial and error with the help of an instruction book.
My mom taught me to knit as a youngster because I had asthma and was home bound a lot. I was taught to tat by my sister and to crochet by a friend and I haven’t stopped since!
My mom taught me how to crochet when I was about 16, and a friend of my moms showed me how to knit a year ago.
I learned to crochet from a “how to crochet” book with my first pattern.
My grandmother taught me how to chain when I was five and t had 2 great 4-H leaders who taught me the basics of knitting and crochet. After the basics I taught myself using books.
My Grandmother. It was how we spent quiet time together!
My mom taught me how to knit when I was about 7-8, then did a year of 4H (got a blue ribbon at the fair!). Between one thing and another I dropped it for over 35 years. This last spring she got horribly ill and I started knitting again for something to do while sitting with her….when she passed away, the knitting has been helping me work through my grief…and providing afghans, scarves, cowls, earwarmers, dish rags, etc. as I relearn all those long lost stitches.
Grandma (my Mom’s mom) taught me how to crochet and tat. I taught myself how to knit.
I taught myself how to knit a year ago at the age of 46. Love it!
I was in 6th grade at an after school program and had a wonderful Nun named Sister Agatha who taught me to crochet. I believe it was a draw string bag project, and it was orange. Amazing the things you remember!
My Grandma and my Mom!
I had to learn to single crochet in high school home ec class, we made daisies and crocheting was how we connected them. I still have that first baby afghan, moved on to mostly mile a minute now
my father taught me to cast on. his mother had rickets and so he cast on her stitches and then she could knit them. my sister taught me to knit. when I completed my first sweater at the age of 11 she said I will sew it together this one time then you are on your own.
My best friend taught me how to crochet, I am very glad she did as I find it very therapeutic and relaxing.
Mom taught me to knit in 1960. I was 10 and we had just moved to Alaska so she was looking for indoor winter activities for me. I taught myself to crochet in my mid 20’s and have been at both as well as sewing, crewel embroidery and cross stich ever since.
My mother taught me like her mother taught her.
Got a book from the library many years ago, and somehow figured it out-still learning things today! 🙂
My Mother in law – now deceased, taught me to knit 46 yrs. ago, and have loved it ever since. I am always happy with a pair of knitting needles in my hand. I love to knit afghans, just finished making 47 Christmas socks with different themes and names on them for friends and friends of friends. As I said, I love to knit..
I was taught by my mother who had learned from her mother. I try to learn something new each year. I would love the colors in today’s basket, love doing the patriotic colors. Between my mother, myself and 3 daughters that crochet and knit we keep the yarn stores busy.
My BFF Ansley taught me while she made a fourth doctor scarf.
I first learned how to knit in 4-H we had a wonderful volunteer leader; there was about 12 of us that she was leading. Later in my 20’s one of my sister-in-laws taught me to crochet.
My mother got me started on knitting and I learn more from books and the web!
I taught myself with a book at age 12. Then learned to knit in home economic s class in junior high
my mother-in-law first taught me when I was 19 or so. Then I recently picked it back up a couple years ago.
My mother taught me to crochet. The first project I did was thread crochet trim on a pillowcase. I was eleven years old. I finished the first one fairly quickly but it was years before I got back to finish the second pillowcase, with many other projects in between. I gave the pillowcases to my sister for a wedding present.
I am a self taught crocheter. I learned when I was a young girl and I learned how to knit via youtube.
My mother in law taught me to crochet when I was 16. I am 65 now so I have made many things. Mainly baby items for my kids, grand kids & now great grandkids.
Same person/people that did yesterday. 🙂 I remember my Great Grandmother and my Grandmothers both knitted and did some crochet. I loved seeing what they produced from bed slippers, mittens and scarves to the holiday themed doorknob covers. But I lived far away and there never seemed to be time to learn when we visited. 🙁 I would have loved to get a grounding in the skills from them.
My Great-Grandmother Bessie taught me to crochet and I taught myself how to knit.
My most prized person that taught me to crochet was my first set of foster parents. Mom thought it would be a good way to release some pent up feelings and also give me something that would last a life time. Was 42 years ago on Oct 26 of 1972. The day someone taught me to love something and enjoy it I to this day still enjoy crocheting and someday would like to pass this art onto my granddaughter.
Remember to pass on the memories and to the loved ones in your life
Happy Hooking
My neighbor, Mrs W., taught me to crochet when I was a little girl. She made crochet slippers for the other neighborhood girls, but chose to TEACH me! I think I got the most valuable gift – blessings upon you, beloved Mrs W!
I taught myself to crochet and knit.
I had to teach myself. There was no one around to teach me. My grandmother nor my mother ever learned how. I also plan to teach myself to knit soon.
My skills are my legacy from my mother and my grandmother. Mom taught me to knit and my grandmother taught me how to use a hook. Some of the most beautiful handmade items that I own were made by each of them.
I was taught how to crochet in 4-H back in the 70’s, then taught myself how to knit when I was in college–I love to do both 🙂
My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 8 or 9. I had been helping her unravel her yarn before she finally taught me.
I was taught to crochet by my roommate, she is a lefty so I sat on my rack across our room and did what she did. (I use my right hand). It was a lot of fun I was 18 and she was like 21.
I call my neighbor growing up, the little old lady in the swing. My neighborhood friends would go see this lady in the swing and she was always crocheting and she started showing us how to do it. Love her!!!!
My aunts friend and also the women at the Knitting Corner in Berwyn many many years ago (about 40ish years ago)
My maternal grandmother taught me to crochet. My mother knits only. She has tried to teach me. I finally also got a book and with the book and my mother “learned” to knit. It is not my preference but I can do it. Knitting is not natural to me. I have been crocheting as long as I can remember!
Myself
My Aunt taught me to crochet.
Self taught from books and videos
I was taught to crochet as a little girl but soon put it away for life. Just last year I decided to try and make a baby blanket and ventured onto Youtube to see if I could learn again. I have since made 40 plus baby blankets, lap quilts and throws, many hats, some scarves. What a blessing it would be to win.
My aunt and a friend’s mother taught me different crochet stitches. I tried to teach myself to knit but after a few attempts and creating wedges and headaches, I signed up for a class at the local yarn store. My daughter has also picked up both but prefers crochet.
I actually taught myself, and am still teaching myself (left-handed). I have a friend in N.S., Canada who would always show me stuff she’s made and patterns she wanted to make. I love them so much, it inspired me to learn. One day, I picked up a copy of “I Can’t Believe I Taught Myself To Knit” and I never stopped. 🙂
I taught myself how to crochet about 45 years ago using a little book called “Teach Yourself Crochet” (or something like that).
Myself!
My grandma taught me to crochet. I taught myself to knit.
A friend I rode the bus with taught me to crochet. I taught myself to knit by looking at instructional books.
I learned to crochet from a friend on the bus going from school to home when I was in 7th grade. I have now expanded my crochet projects and have taught a few people myself.
I taught myself to crochet by watching videos on the internet.
I know crochet basics and would love to learn more
I am a self taught fiber artest!!!!
My mother taught me to knit (Continental Combined) and my aunt taught me to crochet.
I believe I taught myself with my best friend at 13! Since I couldn’t understand patterns I created my own, using the granny square to make vests. Fun stuff!
My Mother started teaching me to crochet when I was 8 years old. Even though she died more than 46 years ago I still remember all that she taught me and have continued to teach myself new stitches over the years.
My grandmother taught me how to knit and crochet.
My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was only 7 or 8 years old. I put it aside for Many years and began again to finish projects she had not completed before she passed away at the age of 90. Now I’m a yarn addict and have taught myself quite a bit more so I can continue on in her legacy.
Was taught to crochet my mom, gramma and aunts.
I taught myself how to crochet with books and videos. My sister-in-law taught me how to knit this summer 🙂
I was a self-taught crochet learner. But to understand better I then took some classes at JoAnn Fabric & Craft.
My Aunt taught me to knit and my mother-in-law taught me to crochet before I married her son. Know both of them are with the angels teaching someone else to knit and crochet. Miss you both.<3
YouTube taught me how to knit!
My grandmother taught me.
Taught myself from a book along with my mom and family friend back in the 60’s.
My late mother-in-law taught me to crochet when I was first married, and I have loved it ever since.
A family friend and my mom taught me the basics of knitting. I learned all the fancy knitting stuff and how to crochet from books.
My Granny taught me when I was 7 years-old. She taught me how to chain, then single crochet, then on to double and triple crochet. My very project was a pink & blue granny square afghan for my parents. I learned how to knit from my home economics teacher in high school.
my mother taught me how to crochet when I was 7, we made potholders, she never knew how to read the patterns, I taught myself how to do that, I am 54 now and crochet all the time, mainly gifts to give people, nothing is more satisfying to me than to give a homemade gift that comes from the heart
My babysitter, when I was ten. Maureen Kelly, wherever you are, thank you!
a nurse that I worked with taught me to crochet and I learned to knit in my high school home economics class!!! I have been crocheting and knitting for 19 years!!
My mother taught me to crochet when I was a little girl. I stopped when I got older and was busy with career, etc. I just picked it up again in the last year as I have more time now and have made many things, some with patterns and some just dreamed up.
I taught myself.
Youtube taught me to knit.
I taught myself with the help of a lot of how to books.
My grandma taught me how to crochet.
My grandmother when I was 10. I’m now teaching my grandkids. My mom also crotchets.
My mother taught me how to crochet and to knit. I remember watching her little hands transform a ball of thread into a lacy doily using a fine silver hook or she would knit up a ball of pink yarn into a whole outfit for my baby doll. She made it all look so easy. I was fascinated and she patiently showed me how to get started. I remember being given a little ball of white angora wool and I knitted up a little hat & coat for my Barbie doll….it looked exactly like fur. When my Mum passed away in 2008, I inherited all her pattern books and threads and hooks and knitting needles. It makes me feel like she is still with me whenever I start a new project.
My Grandmother taught me to knit and crochet. Knitting ,i started at 8 years old and crocheting at around 15. The kniiting took awhike for me to get it down and then i was ready for crochet, the consensus was knitting was more difficult to learn and if i learned crochet first, i might nit wNt to learn to knit. Although i enjoy both and am sirry i did not learn tatting when my grandmother was still withus, i am trying to teach myself though ,as not to many people tatbthese days
My grandmother, when I was 9. Now that I’m retired I knit constantly. Thanks,Nanny!
I used to lay my head on my mom’s lap and watch her crochet for hours. At age 5, she taught me to make my first chain. I taught my own daughter when she was 5 yrs old and I look forward to teaching my grandchildren in the future. We are a family of “happy hookers”.
I starting learning from a neighbor before she had a stroke. It wasn’t till a year ago that I starting learning more from YouTube and this site!
A teacher taught me to knit when I was 11 and I later taught myself to read patterns. I learned crochet when I was about 15 from a friend. I am “hooked” to both.
My mother taught me to knit when I was about 13. She had just learned herself. She knew how to cast on and knit in a straight line. I picked it up quickly and we made dishcloths. Lots of dishcloths. When they were long enough she slipped them off the needles and sewed across the live stitches with her sewing machine to keep them from unraveling. Then she moved on to sewing again, and I moved on to boys. I taught myself again how to knit, and all the rest starting in 2008 before the birth of my 2nd grandchild and I haven’t looked back!
My mother in law taught me how so I could make my new neice a blanket! I’ve been “hooked” ever since! 😉
I was 14 and was at a party give to the lady’s class at church and the pastors wife was holding the party and she taught the lady’s how to crochet and myself all I could do was a chain and she told me if I could make a chain I could crochet and I learn how and it all started from that now I can do pretty much anything I want to make and can’t read much on a pattern but it always turns out and I watch a lot on you tube too
My paternal grandmother taught me to crochet.
My maternal grandmother and my mom both taught me to knit.
I’ve been meaning to teach myself to tat. I have my maternal grandmother’s old tatting shuttle. You don’t see tatting around so much anymore. A very lost art.
My very skilled mother. She still loves to knit!
I had three children all 1 year a part. I purchased a crochet book on how this was done. I would stay up until 3:00 a, m so I could learn how to crochet. Many years later I was in a doctors office and I was watching a lady crochet. She held her yarn different then I learned too. I used my IPhone and took pictures. I came home and learned a different way to hold the yarn. This is a hobby that you can keep learning new tips and tricks.
My mom taught me just a few years before she passed away from breast cancer.
My grandmother, she could teach my mother who was an only child and I was the only granddaughter. So, I was the one she taught how to crochet and sew.
My grandmother taught me when I was 9 yrs old. She may be gone now, but she’ll always be “alive” every time I pick up my crochet hook.
My mother orginially taught me both crocheting and knitting when I was a teenager, but I really didn’t do it much till after I got married and started having kids. I prefer to crochet because it’s much faster and I seem to do better with only one “weapon” instead of two! Lol !
I wish i had more time to knit and crochet!! I’ve been crocheting since before i was 10 years old however, knitting eludes me. I am just trying it again and hoping that i have finally got the hang of it.
I taught myself to knit and crochet some 50 years ago and have made many beautiful items over the years.
My grandmother, who lived to be 100 yrs. young, taught me to crochet when i was around 10. She also taught me to sew on her pedal Singer sewing machine. She was my role model. Miss her so much.
Self taught. You tube has been a life saver! 🙂
I taught myself how to knit about 9 years ago and I’ve just recently started learning how to crochet this past year.
I taught myself using books, back before there were a lot of knitting/crocheting resources online. These days I learn new stitches and techniques on the internet.
I taught myself
I first learned to crochet from my grandmother when I was little. A few years later I realized I forgot how and both my grandmothers taught me the basics. I think I was in my early teens. However I taught myself to knit using a free pamphlet from hobby lobby. With one child already and my second on the way I got extremely frustrated with it. Mostly the casting on kept messing up. Finally 3 hours later I had got the basics down. I was then 21 or 22. Now I am an avid crafter doing both knitting and crocheting. I love the hobby and Its keeps me calm and relaxed. I currently have 4 kids and am a few years older. After about 30 hats, 3 pairs mittens, several bibs, about 10 afghans and baby blankets, a couple cowls and endless holiday decorations I can never put my hook or needles down. Also love Caron yarn! So soft and great to work with!
My aunt taught me to knit when I lived with them while my husband was away in the Army. I taught myself to crochet when we owned a craft store and I had to know how to do everything to make displays or answer questions.
In the late ’60s Susan taught me in high school chorus when the director was working with parts other than the altos. She was making a baby blanket with the granny square stitch, and I was hooked (pun intended)! I taught myself to read patterns and have been crocheting all sorts of things ever since. Btw, Susan ended up being my sister-in-law!
i taught myself to knit and crochet with help from books, Internet and friends
My grandmother and aunt taught me to crochet at 14, I still can’t read a pattern, but I’ve taught myself more stitches over the years
My great grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was about 7. I made the longest single crochet blanket ever! Of course it was only one row! I somehow thought It would turn into a real blanket. When I was about 23, I began to visit my grandparents ever week and asked my grandmother to teach me how to acturally crochet a blanket. My first real blanket was with a ripple stitch. My grandmother also taught me how to read a pattern which has allowed me to make sweaters, booties, scarves and hats with many different stitches. I still have her crochet needles and many patterns that were both my great grandmother’s and my grandmother’s.
My mom taught me after my grandmother past so I can keep the tradition alive in the family.to bad I’m the last one left.
An older lady that lived down the street taught my mother and I to knit when I was 10, later I learned to crochet from a little book called Learn to crochet and a lot of trial and error
My grandmother taught me to knit when I was about 12 or 13
my mom and grandmother taught me to crochet.
My mother taught me how to crochet the basics
My grandmother taught me to crochet a single crochet when I was 7. I didn’t do much until I was in my 20’s. That’s when I discovered tutorials on youtube. Since then I have learned so much.
I would still love to knit. I have no one close to me than can teach me so I am trying to learn via youtube.
My mother taught me when I was a young girl.
My best friend taught me how to crochet. She had been doing it since she was a little girl and I thought it looked interesting and fun. We have since crocheted together and come up with beautiful pieces.
My Mom & a friend!
My mother taught me both. But I have now graduated to YouTube videos!
My dear mother taught me the chain stitch in crochet, from that I would look at something and make it. It took me many years to decide to teach myself how to read the instructions on how to crochet, after several attempts I finally did it and have enjoyed so much. I thank mom for starting me out crocheting and God for giving me the talent and desire to continue learning it.
May you all have a blessed day.
Sincerely
Janice
My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was a child.
My wonderful mother taught me.
I taught myself to crochet, watching YouTube videos.
Knitting for Dummies
Originally my Granny taught me a few crochet stitches when I was in High School. I am now 52 and forgot it all and recently my friend Patty helped me re-learn some basic stitches. Now to work on reading patterns.
My sister-in-law taught me to knit when aI was 8 years old. At that age even thought my mom knit, I thought it was very cool to learn from my sister-in-law.
My babysitter, Sharon Johnson, taught me to crochet about 41 years ago, and my aunt Hazel Driver taught me to knit some 30 years ago AND taught me how to read patterns about 20 years ago. So thankful and grateful to them both as I always have yarn and hook or needles in my hands these days
I was taught in home ec class when I was in 9th grade my first thing I made was a baby sweater and booties.
My grandma taught me the very basics. Then I taught myself the rest with online tutorials and and patterns.
My grandma started to teach me and I learned the rest from a lovely book 🙂
Learned to knit in 4H,
My grandma did when I was young, but I didn’t do anything for many years and forgot anything she taught me, so I had both my sisters help me relearn and I have go a lot of help online also.
Would love to win the prize so I have the yarn to share.
I ended up teaching myself, have taught my daughter and some of my son’s friends in 4-H
oops crochet
Self taught.
I taught myself how to do both.
my mom tried to teach me when i was about 9 yrs old. but i didn’t catch on. about 3 yrs ago i taught myself by watching youtube videos & reading blog posts with instructions. 🙂
My grandma taught me how to knit and an old room mate taught me how to crochet.
my nan taught me how to knit and I used to love watching my lovely auntie joyce sitting by her fire knitting when I was very little
I taught myself to crochet when I was 20, and then picked it back up just within the last couple years.
I was working the night shift at a hospital and one of my co-workers taught me how to crochet.
My mother taught me to knit when I was 10 years old and later in life once I leant to crochet from an acquaintance I taught my Mom to crochet.
My mother taugh me to crochet when I was 6 yrs old as we lived way out in the country. she taught me how to make doilies with crochet thread. In the seventies I was taught a new stitch called Double Faced Double Crochet. I only knew how to do one color on one side and a different color on the other side. i started experimenting and found i could use the Navaho design on one side and was able to make a picture design on the other side. i have made several afghans for a lot of people where i put their names and some type of design like a blue bird with musical notes and feathers. Some I did the end of the trail on one side. People have also paid me $300 for a blanket because they wanted on so bad. I have given a lot of them away and my mother tells me i should make them to sell. I get a lot of real good compliments on them So I Thank My Mother for being so patient with me back then. I am now 74 yrs young and still working full time. she is 92 and going strong.
My mom and grandma taught me when I was younger, but I had to *relearn* in the last year or so.
My nana when I was about 7. I taught myself to knit much much later.
My co-worker, Lynn taught me how to crochet a few years ago. I’m now part of her Crocheting Ministry at her church!
My Grandma taught me to crochet – the basics. I’ve taught myself the rest by book and now by YouTube videos. My mother tried to teach me knitting, but it just won’t stick.
My mom taught me how to crochet in December of 2006
My grandmother tried to teach me – but she was a lefty and I am a righty and that didn’t work at all! Then my second cousin taught me. I was in high school and very ill – it helped me get through some very long afternoons! The all of the yarn in the first afghan I made was given to me by different friends. Turned out ugly as sin, but hey – first try, no pattern!
My mother taught me to knit. As soon as I
could hold the needles I was knitting. I was about three
years old.
My mother tought me to crochet when I was about 10 years old. And my father tought me to knit when I was 6 years old
My grandmother taught me to crochet and my mother taught me to knit.
My mom taught me the basic stitches – so I did granny squares and the ripple. Found an Aztec pattern then. Just recently began to be able to read patterns. Going on vacation in a few weeks where my mom wants to learn how to make animals. Told her if she has the yarn, I’ve got the hooks, pattern & stuffing!
My mom first taught me tomembroider, then to crochet. We spent many hours hooking together! What I wouldn’t give for one more hour of stitch and bitch with my mama!
I learned how to crochet back in the 60’s while in Girl Scouts. It was one of our Arts & Crafts badge to learn & then earn events from our scout leaders.
My grandmother taught me how to crochet. She never used a pattern. She did it all out of her head. I still have a granny square afghan that she made for me and two bed spread covers made from cotton thread. She also dressed dolls and made a zillion doilies. Wish I still had some of those.
You Tube videos baby!! The whole world is available to learn with just a few clicks and patience. 🙂 Yay technology! I don’t think I’d have ever learned without the videos.
I am self taught, and follow YouTube videos when I have questions.
One of the mothers of a member of my Girl Scout troop taught us how to knit.
My mom taught me to crochet many years ago. I would crochet and knit doll clothes. I did not have time to crochet much until my retirement 5 years ago. I enjoy it very much, doing things for others especially.
My grandmother taught me how to crochet.
My mother taught me how to knit 27 years ago when I was 15. Didn’t make many things then and gave it up shortly thereafter. About 12 years ago or however long ago it was, her neighbor was sporting this furry, funky scarf she made. I asked her how and she said she knitted it. I asked where she got the yarn because I’ve never seen anything like it and she introduced me to all the funky, colorful fur and other novelty yarns. I was amazed!
I asked my mother to show me how to knit again and she just handed me some needles and scrap yarn and told me to see if I could remember what she taught me. Sure enough, I did and likened it to riding a bike – you just don’t forget. It stuck with me for good this time and several years ago, I taught myself how to crochet because it’s more portable. My mother only knows how to do granny squares so now the role is reversed and I’m teaching her how to crochet.
Mostly taught myself but grandmother got me interested.
My maternal Grandma taught me how to crochet when I was 10 years old and my paternal Grandma taught me how to knit about 10 years ago. I love both!
self taught using you tube videos and instruction booklets… was inspired by a blanket my mother-in-law had made in her 20’s… she tried to teach me but the arthritis was too much for her to do much.
I taught myself to crochet a few years ago, with a little help from YouTube 🙂
I taught myself. And my mom taught me how to read patterns
I taught myself to crochet when I was in high school from a book.
My Mom taught me to knit and crochet simple things when I was a child. Last year I started knitting Sashay scarves and then I found The Crochet Crowd’s and others YouTube videos and got so excited. I’m crocheting Baby gifts and Christmas gifts. I’m haunting Yarn stores. I’ve taught several of my friends to knit and crochet! I am so Happy!
My Mom taught me how to crochet when I was 8 years old. She didn’t think I would continue crocheting once I moved away from home. I surprised her with a crochet afghan for a Christmas present that year. I love crocheting & I am now teaching my Grand daughter.
I learned how to do both with “I taught myself to” books.
I taught myself to knit. Later I took classes. I taught myself to crochet but when I was young, my sister helped me make a pair of slippers.
A good friend taught me how to crochet over 30 years ago. Every time I pick up my hook, I think of her. Brings a smile to my heart.
Some lovely ladies have a weekly group that meets in the library and do stitch craft and offer to teach anyone – I stopped in and they got me started. What a lovely group and a big help! Once I started I could not wait an entire week to learn more and started browsing the internet and found Mikey at the Crochet Crowd….his tutorials have taught me everything. He is a fabulous teacher and inspiration – you can visit them here: http://thecrochetcrowd.com/
I taught myself.
My grandmother taught me to crochet. She was left handed so I had to sit in front of her to see how she was making the stitches. I taught myself to knit sitting in a hotel room one weekend.
My mother-in-law. Probably the one thing that I did that she approved of.
My after-school babysitter, my grandmother, and myself!
My great-grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was 16 🙂
My mother taught me to crochet when I was 6 years old and I have been doing so off and on ever since then. I have been able to make things for my children and recently I have been making items for my grandchildren but now I am actually using my great grandmothers steel hooks. I believe it is kind of cool to be able to use her crochet hooks it makes it like she is helping me make everything I crochet.
Me! Book and internet. Now my coworkers and I help each other out and learn via YouTube with and occasional class.
My grandmother, books and the internet. 🙂
I taught myself 🙂
I was exposed to it growing up as my mother, aunts, grandmothers all did crafts. When I was ready to learn I picked up a “teach yourself to crochet” book,
I learned to crochet from my Mom when I was eight. I am left handed and she had me face her and I was able to get the hang of it!! I have made all sorts of afghans, pillows and Christmas stockings. One of my first endeavors was a granny square that illustrated a geometric design for a math project…. I think I got an A on it!!!
I love to crochet! Especially on cold winter night. As the afghan gets bigger it keeps me warmer;-)
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My grandmother taught me.
My step mom taught me to crochet when I was six or seven.
I learned alittle at 4H club when I was younger but I mostly taught myself through blog how to posts and videos! 🙂
I taught myself how to crochet a year ago by watching videos on YouTube.
My mom taught me to crochet when I was little, she says I was about 5-6 years old. I don’t remember learning…like tying my shoe and reading it’s just something I’ve always known how to do. In my early 30s I bought a teach yourself to knit book but at 46 knitting is still a struggle for me.
My grandmother taught me to knit and a neighbor taught me to crochet while our kids were in school. I’ve been crocheting ever since…almost 40 years now.
I just turned 40 and my mom taught me to crochet only a year and a half ago, now I have a young teenage friend asking me to teach her.
my grandmother and mother taught me to knit crochet and sew.
My mother taught me how to knit when I was 6 years old and I have never stopped. My grandmother taught me how to crochet, but I love knitting best of all.
I taught myself how to crochet by watching videos and reading patterns.
My Mom taught me to knit nearly 60 years ago and we learned to crochet to crochet from a abook
My dad’s mother. I felt so special, ad it was our time.
My mom taught me basic crochet when I was quite young. I have taught myself more complicated stitches
My neighbor taught me how to knit when I was 7, I’ve been knitting for 50 years.
My mother taught me to crochet when I was very young and my father taught me to knit-well, he tried to teach me to knit !! I have started to knit again and his voice is always in my head, giving me advice and encouragment.
I taught myself because my grandmother is right handed and I am left handed.
Two co-workers who I shared a 1-1/2 lunch break with taught me to knit. So grateful!
Taught myself – still learning!!
I taught myself when I was 16! I have been crocheting for 45 years.
Self taught from how-to-do book for crochet and knitting from the Girl Scouts.
A neighbor taught me how to crochet an afghan years ago so that I could make one for my dad who was in a nursing home … I just fell in love with yarn and crocheting. I was a young mom at that time with 2 young children. I’m now retired and over the years I have self taught myself many more stitches and have lost count of the many afghans I’ve made. I’m now passing on my love of crochet by teaching my granddaughters. I tell my children that I may not be able to leave them money but they will have blankets made with an over abundance of love.
I took a class at a yarn shop and learned in one evening. After the basics, taught myself other stitches.
I taught myself from a book. When I was 8 years old I was grounded for 2 weeks. My mom went to store bought me a book, crochet hook and skein of yarn. She told me it was to help keep my mind busy. And it did.
I wish I had a really sentimental answer, but You Tube taught me to knit. 🙂 My grandma tried to teac me to crochet but I could never get it. Knitting sunk in and has become a true passion of mine!
My cousin’s wife, a dear friend, taught me how to do a granny square. I brought a “teach yourself to crochet book and taught myself the rest.
I learned to crochet Inuit home economics call in 1973. I loved crocheting for many years. Now that I’m retired I have a lot of free time to continue this fun hobby!
My dad, mom and nana taught me when i was eight and then ive been learning patterns and stuff from the internet and books. hehheh i love crochet.
my mother tried to teach me to crochet but I didn’t hold my needle right and she gave up on me. I taught myself from books and still go to YouTube to see stitches I don’t know how to do. I learned to knit from a class at public library when I was in grade school.
My Mom taught me to knit when I was 4. Then about 30 years later, one of my Aunts taught me to crochet. Somewhere in the middle a friend tried to teach me crochet, but it didn’t work out so well lol.
My mother taught me this wonderful skill when I was 6 and stuck in bed after having surgery.
That was way back in 1960 and I have been crocheting ever since. Have lost count of how many people I have taught and now this craft is being used to make all the floor rugs for my new home currently under construction. This prize would be very well used in making a house a home.
My grandmother taught me how to crochet. I loved the afghans that she made and wanted to learn how to make them. I continue to love making the afghans today and sharing them with friends and family!
I taught myself from a book I bought with money I had saved from babysitting.
Both my grandmother and mother taught me how to crochet. My daughter didn’t care to learn, however, I taught my granddaughter to crochet, when she was 9 and she is now 14 years old. I feel that it is important to pass these skills to the younger generation. My mother tried to teach me to knit. Now that she is gone I really wish I had paid closure attention to the lessons. I now crochet for charity, Project Linus, some how by doing this I am paying it not only forward but back also.
My mother taught me to crochet after I was married. That was about 30 years ago. Now I’m teaching a young friend.
My mother taught me how to crochet. She was an excellent knitter and crocheter her entire life and we have her beautiful doilies and even some sweaters left. We never really appreciated them when we young, but now they are treasures.
My Mum taught me to knit when I was 5, 52 year’s ago.
My mother taught me when i was 8 to knit. That year I made about 20 pairs of slippers for all the nieces and nephews for christmas. The following year she taught me to crochet, I made my first granny square afghan! After that there was no looking back. I am now a Grandmother who makes slippers babyblankets hats ponchos scarves, u name it! 45 years of yarn in my background 🙂
I taught myself how to crochet at age 27 from a library book. It was the same way I learned how to knit at age 11 (49 years ago) when my mother refused to teach me how. I think that is why I have been teaching knitting to children for decades. It’s such a great thing to learn how and teaches them so many different things like patience and math and also gives them a great deal of self confidence and sense of accomplishment.
Hi. I taught myself how to crochet over ten years ago and i taught myself how to knit over 4 years ago
I taught myself to crochet. Great hobby for riding in a semi 🙂 also teaching myself to knit.
I taught myself both by watching YouTube.
My Mom taught me to knit when I was about 10, but didn’t really pursuit it to any degree, until I was in my 20’s when my Goddaughter was born in 1990 and I was determined to knit her a layette. Well I did and it turned out beautifully and haven’t stopped knitting since. I taught myself to crochet when I was 18 and doing childcare and wanted something to do when the very young children I was caring for went to bed at night. I’m not a TV watcher and never was. I’ve crocheted pretty steadily since 1994.
I took a knitting class at a local Jo-ann’s with my mother-in-law as part of her Christmas present. When I learn to crochet, I will learn from my lovely wife!
My wonderful mother-in-law taught me how to crochet over 30 years ago.Unfortuntnely she is no longer with us, but I know she would be proud of how far I have come and the things I have taught myself, and all of the new things that have come out
My grandfather carved a crochet hook for me with a large handle that was easy for small hands, and my Great Aunt Nancy showed me the basics. I must have crocheted miles of chains before she would show me the next step! My Barbies always had plenty of clothes! It wasn’t until i was a teen that I attempted anything for myself.
When I was about 5 my mom taught me to both knit and crochet. I didn’t take to the knitting, but as for crochet I absolutely love it.
When I was 7 yrs old our next door neighbor crocheted and I thought it was the neatest thing. So I had her teach me the basics, and over the years I taught myself also. I got sick 5 years ago and lost the fine coordination in my hands and have just been able to do it again over the last few months its not perfect but I am getting better daily. It is actually helping me use my hands more.
My mother taught me to crochet and knit when i was very young and it is a joy to me now to be able to sit and crochet or knit and teach my daughter and pass on the knowledge and joy to her.
My mom taught me a to crochet when I was young and then when I got older I was working in a beauty salon and some of the older ladies taught me many other stitches. Now that I am older I am very thankful to have the ability to do this. I make many of my Christmas gifts every year that I couldn’t do with out them.
I taught my self from a pamphlet when I was 12 or so. I still have the book and my very first crochet hook it was a size I.
My husbands Aunt taught me how to do a Granny Square with a small needle. I kept going around and around! It turned out to be a huge square. Various shades of green. I was so proud of myself! I still have it and use it. 🙂
Taught myself to knit and crochet using books and tutorials.
My maternal grandmother taught me to knit and crochet when I was 8 years old. She was a whiz…could make clothes for me without a pattern, just my measurements. As I outgrew them, she unravelled them and reworked them into the latest style and size.
At elementary school, we had to knit washcloths for the soldiers at war. I was the best knitter in the class because I had learned at home.
My father taught me to knit when I was about 10 years old.
My mother, Opal, taught me to crochet when I was very young. She crocheted around pillowcases and handkerchiefs. She taught me with thread…later I began making things with yarn, like vests, etc. Then when I was in my 20’s I taught myself to knit a hooded sweater for my baby boy. Mother was interested, so I taught her to knit. She made a shawl. I thought it was neat that she was the one that taught me to crochet and I taught her to knit.
My Gram, Grandma and Mom! Three gifted women in my life. They each have helped teach me something about knitting and crocheting. I find it very rewarding, because I mostly give to others. Baby hats for hospitals, chemo caps for cancer patients, and gifts for family and friends.
When I was seven years old in 1951, I had Polio that left me with a paralyzed left arm. One of the therapists working with me suggested that I learn to knit to help strengthen and increase the movement in my left hand. A friend of my mother offered to teach me how to knit. I have enjoyed knitting for these past 60 years and have over the years learned more by reading and trying new things. I also crochet and basically taught myself by reading and working on the stitches. I enjoy both of these pastimes and making things for my family and friends and also for myself.
My grandma taught me how to crochet and knit. I love making her different things and trying out new patterns. The first crochet item that I gave her was a red scarf. It was my first completed piece.
My mother taught me how to crochet (doilies) when I was a teen. Now I think it’s time to teach my daughter =)
I learned to knit myself
My grandma taught me basic crochet stitches, but she never knew how to read a pattern. She made ripple afghans and lace by looking at a piece and copying it. I taught myself how to read patterns, and now write my own patterns. Most of my work is for the Prayer Shawl ministry of my church.
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I didn’t learn to crochet until I was 16. My husband of 60 years helped me understand the
directions when I couldn’t.
My great aunt Margaret and Grandma taught me to crochet when I was a young girl.
My mother taught me how to knit when I was about 5. She also taught me how to sew on buttons. Sewing comes in handy with both knitting and crochet. A friend taught me how to crochet when I was 17. Depends on the pattern whether I knit or crochet.
I taught myself to crochet in February of this year using how to videos I found on YouTube.
My aunt taught me to crochet on her front stoop in south philly fourty five years ago. she would make baby blankets& sweater sets, afgans to die for. just from memory .
I took an evening class at the local community college, the rest is self taught!
I taught myself how to crochet threw youtube vidoes
I taught myself to crochet when I was pregnant with my son.
My mother taught me to knit when I was in the 2nd grade and my grandmother taught me to crochet when I was in the 5th grade. Love both crafts!
I grew up watching my Grandma Peggy Fitch knit. I loved how she looked so happy and relaxed as she worked. After the birth of our first child, Sarah, my husband joined the Navy at officer candidate school. We were sent to a school in Athens, GA where a group of beautiful and talented ladies known as the officer’s wives club got together often to knit and crochet baby items for the families in the service that couldn’t afford new everything for their new babies. These ladies taught me to crochet and I was hooked from then on. I now crochet for our grand babies and thank God for skype so I can stay in touch with our son, Andrew who serves as a Master at Arms in Japan.
my grandmother taught me when I was really young but, wasn’t very interested. Mickey of The Crochet Crowd refreshed my memory and made me fall in love with crochet!
My mom taught me how to crochet when I was young. I gave it up for cross stitching. When my daughter was in 4th grade they had a crochet club and she sparked my interest in crochet again. Now I crochet with a couple of coworkers and I plan to teach others some basic stitches.
My grandmother taught me 50 years ago…..OH MY!
My mom. I still love crocheting with her.
My mother taught me how to crochet and knit when I was really young . I have also taught my daughters and my granddaughter how to crochet. I started out with yarn and then went to thread and have made some lovely doilies for my family and friends. Now that I am a senior citizen it is my hobby.
My Grandma!
I taught myself how to crochet a long time ago. So glad I did!
The ladies at the nursing home my mom worked at when I was in elementary school taught me how to crochet.
I taught myself to knit using the Internet and how to books!
My mother and aunt who have both passed now. I have taken it even further learning how to read patterns which my mom never did she wad able to just figure it out and make something.
My mother taught me to knit when I was about 5 years old and have been knitting ever since. Only recently I have started to teach myself how to crochet and I have a long way to go to feel as comfortable crocheting as I do knitting
My 5th grade teacher taught me to crochet. We were making Christmas gifts for our parents. I am a leftie, but had broken my left 2 weeks before. I learned to crochet right handed as a result.
I taught myself how to knit in grade school.
As a young girl of 7 yrs. of age I used to knit little things for my doll’s with string and wooden sticks from the tootsie roll candy lolly pops. At the age of 16 my dear neighbor gave me my first set of kniting needles, and taught me how to knit a sweater for my self. It took me almost a year to make that sweater, because if there was a mistake, she would have me rip out the stitches and start over again. Even today at the age of 80, whatever I may be kniting, if I find an error, I will take it apart and start over.
My mother taught me to finger crochet when I was 6, and I picked up the rest by watching her.
I taught myself how to knit
YouTube lol. I decided I wanted to make my own scarf so I watched a video. Haven’t put my hooks down since.
I taught myself to crochet with books in my teens and now use the internet.
One day my mom picked up a bag of granny squares that someone had made but never stitched them together. She asked me if I could put them together into an afghan. I had never done anything like this before. After studying some crochet books and watching Youtube videos I was hooked! I put those squares together and even, with my youngest daughters help in picking out the colors, put on a really neat edge on the afghan. Mom and I were very proud of how that turned out. She loved the afghan! She even told me that my dad tries to steal it from her once in a while. Ever since then, I have been teaching myself many different stitches. For Christmas one year, I made my husband a Dalek from Dr. Who. It was made with a lot of stitches I had never done before, let alone heard of. It took alot of trial and error and a lot of ripping of stitches but when I was done I was amazed at how it looked. My husband loved it! I am always watching for interesting new patterns and stitches to teach myself. My oldest daughter picks on me, calling me a Hooker. I tell her, “Yes I am a Hooker, and proud of it!” LOL!
my mother taught to crochet and I taught myself to knit from books
I’m so glad I learned. I can help others. I joined Project Linus and Warm Up Anerica. So satisfying to know I can comfort others.
my mother
My mother in law taught me how to crochet. What a patient person. What a blessing
My friend, Suzanne, in 5th grade taught me to crochet. I taught myself to knit when I was 21 by using a knitting book.
My mother taught me to make a chain in crochet but left it at that. Later as an adult I taught myself using instructional books. I love crochet and I want to learn how to knit.
I watched my grandmother crochet when I was about 8 years old. I started making blankets and pillows for my 8″ storybook dolls. Slowly graduated to clothes for them and then sold them door to door in our neighborhood. This was a loooong time ago and it was a very safe neighborhood. Been crocheting, knitting and sewing ever since.
I learned on my own when I was out of a job and simply can’t quit. I was inspired by a neighbor/friend who crocheted me a blanket for graduation while they were in Germany for 3 months. She kept a log of everywhere she had taken it and essentially brought back a little bit of Germany with her…. Also, my “adopted” Gramma Nancy had known how to knit and helped me with patterns and tips and is still my number one supporter!! I also crochet now mainly for the Veterans, so the Red White and Blue scheme would be so grand!!
My grandmother taught me some basics and how to make some small objects like bookworms/bookmarkers. As a teen, I did not keep it up. Then I got married and had children of my own. My grandmother passed away and a couple of years later I became disabled and wanted something to do in my spare time. So, In May of this year, I decided to pick it back up and now I am learning how to do all sorts of new stitches. Made my first afghan last month. Working on beanies now for the cancer society. I would love to win this to make something great with it!
I taught my self 4 or 5 years ago and a few youtube videos for patterns.
My great grandmother Margaret taught me to knit. Then I observed my Mom, grandmother, and friend Barbara enough to get the confidence to move from doll clothes to people clothes. I also taught my daughter-in-law to knit.
My Mum taught me to knit when I was six. I’ve had knitting on the go ever since. I taught myself to crochet. My earliest project was a pair of bootees. I made five before getting two that were about the same size. Still love to work with yarn and hook or needles.
My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was about 9 years old. I am now over 45 and am starting to teach my 5 yr old how to crochet!
I taught myself to knit and then crochet
I learnt crochet through online tutorials and got the inspiration from my mom who does knitting and crochet when i was young
My mother-in-law 38 years ago.
My great aunt taught me to crochet and the head librarian at our local library taught me to knit.
I taught myself to knit and crochet a year ago when i moved to Southern Louisiana and became an oilfield wife. I even have a shop on etsy and love making all sorts of fun things
My Mom taught me!
I taught myself how to crochet I bought the book Teach yourself to crochet and gave it a go about 3 years ago. Today if I have any questions or don’t get something I watch tutorials on youtube. My Grandmother taught me how to knit when I was a little girl but I never really got the hang of it!
My grandmom taught me to crochet when I was 7 years old. She taught me the chain stitch and the single crochet stitch. She showed me how to make afghans. She just used the sc and that was it. I taught myself to read patterns and make different stitches. I am still practicing after 50 years. I taught classes at our local high school and attend craft shows as a vendor to sell my goods.
My grandma taught me how to crochet!
My mom taught me to crochet…..I miss her!
My mother mostly. But my grandmother had a thing or two to share as well. 🙂
My best friend in junior high school taught me to crochet many years ago. Thanks to the books at the library I can do basic knitting. Now I am trying to tat.
My grandmother and aunt taught me how to crochet and knit
I watched my grandmother crochet & quilt when I was young, I have been reading patterns from online & hooked on crochet for about 3 years now, improving & learning as I go. 🙂
My Mom taught me to crochet when I was about 5, she couldn’t read a pattern so she taught me the stitches and we copied things my grandmother had made. My Aunt taught me to knit when I was 10. I have been doing both ever since!!
My coworker
I taught myself how to knit! I’m a leftie and no one was real interested in teaching me so I bought myself a Learn to Knit Left-Handed book and practiced night after night until I got it! I now teach others to knit….right and left handed!
My mother when I was nine.
My grandmother and aunts taught me how to knit….started with the garter stitch on 6.00 needles…..and my stepmother taught me how to crochet with a book up against a mirror because i’m left handed…..but now i’m old and know how to knit and crochet both right and left handed……learned both ways so I could teach my daughters…..and now they know how to crochet but haven’t taken up knitting yet…….I am learning cabling…..and entrelac in both knit and crochet…….
My Aunt Helen taught me to crochet, I sure do miss her, but crocheting keeps her close.
my momma taught me how over 30 years ago. I hadn’t crocheted in years, but I started again last year. I no longer have my momma but I swear her spirit is right there with me whenever I am working on something
I took a class at a local yarn shop and learned to crochet from a man. And he was a great teacher–very talented and patient! Great experience!
My mother and my grandmother.
I took knitting lessons at the Community Center.
a friend
I taught myself with help from the online communities. I am so grateful for the help!
My mom taught me to crochet and I taught myself to knit.
My mother taught my sisters and I how to knit and crochet. It is my “de-stressing” time! I wish my daughter had the patience to learn!!!
My great grandmother taught when I was 12 just 2 years before she passed away. I feel like I was was able to keep a little of her with me over the years.
I taught myself to crochet when I was years old. I am 55 years old now. Still crcourting. Happy to ser it’s resurgence! Teaching my grand daughter now. It’s a great skill to have.
my aunt taught me to knit.
my mother taught me how to crochet,
A very talented teacher at my school when I was in the 5th grade taught me to crochet. I’m so glad she did because I’ve loved it ever since and taught my daughter to crochet as well. 🙂
I was taught to crochet by my beloved 72 year old babysitter when I was very young…around 4 years of age. Clara was the o n my babysitter I ever had and I loved her dearly. She taught me to chain stitch on and on forever….I eventually progressed on to other stitches. I learned to knit when I was about 9 in 4H club. I am thankful to have had both women in my life.
My mother taught me both to knit and crochet.
A friend of mine taught me how to knit first. I was in my early 20’s. After that she taught me how to crochet. She said to start with something easy. I made slippers for my 3 children. That was over 40 years ago and I still do both. I donate most everything I make.
Two dear friends of mine from church each taught me to knit and crochet. I didn’t learn to crochet until I was almost 40 and to knit when I was 45.
My mom tried to teach me when I was a teenager, but as usual I didn’t pay attention. I later asked her to teach me when I was ready and have been crocheting now for almost 5 years now.
When I was a freshman in college someone who lived across the hall in my dorm taught several of us to crochet. She tried to teach me to knit, but I couldn’t get both hands to work together. About 10 years later after taking a knitting class and failing to learn a friend finally taught me to knit by standing behind me and moving my hands. I now can knit the basics, but still prefer to crochet. After my freshman year when I was home for the summer I taught my mother to crochet.
I watched my Mother and Aunt then just picked up a hook and yarn at the age of 7 that’s how I learned.
My Mum and my Nana taught me when I was a child.
A very sweet lady I worked with a few years ago taught me the basics of crochet and then I learned on my own after that. I’m very happy that she taught me, so I’m paying it forward and teaching middle school kids how to crochet.
My mother taught me to crochet when I was a teenager. With the help of the internet, I taught myself to knit about 2 years after I graduated from high school.
My Grammie. 🙂
She taught me everything I know.
My Mom taught me to knit and crochet. I am teaching my Grand-daughter and Grandsons!
When i was a teen my mom taught me the basics, and then as an adult when i became more serious about it I used all the talented people on youtube to learn more 🙂
My Aunt
I’m self taught. I learned by watching others and reading books and know chine king the internet
Self taught knitter. Life long crocheter
My Mom taught me how to crochet. Even when she was no longer to crochet herself, she would keep me going by telling me “finish that row”, and “now that you finished that one, start another row!!!” We take our crocheting progress very seriously in our house!
the Sisters of Charity of Halifax taught me to crochet.
My mother wasn’t very domestic. However, my father’s mother was the ultimate grandma. She taught me how to sew, cook, and crochet. I wish she was still around to see all the patterns we have access to on the internet and all the cool stitches that she probably never even imagined. I miss her tremendously!
I learned to knit in High School Home Economics class. I taught myself to crochet around 8 years ago.
My neighbour taught me to knit when I was seven. My sister in law taught me to crochet when I was 20.
I taught myself, but I think I had an edge because my Mom was an excellent Crocheter, Knitter, and Embroiderer. I love crocheting and knitting. I especially love crocheting afghans. I taught my daughter how to crochet. She is very good, she can make her own patterns!
My mother taught me to crochet when I was around 11. Currently, I am learning to knit from a co-worker/friend.
I first learned to embroider, beginning when I was about 3 or 4. Then when I was 10 my mother and I learned to crochet together from a “How to” book. Mamma helped me figure out the stitches and I’ve been crocheting ever since. The first doily Mamma and I made was the same one, and I crocheted so much tighter than she did that my doily was almost 2 ” smaller. than hers. I have loved to crochet ever since.
I taught myself using a Learn to Crochet booklet in the 50’s.
My dear mother.
My mommacita taught me to crochet about two months ago. I’ve made five baby hats and almost finished my scarf.
My mom taught me when I was little.
My Aunt Amanda initially showed me how to do crochet chains when I was a kid. Then later I got a book on how to crochet and taught myself, but had problems with gauging. Then one day I was watching my cousin, Bonnie, crocheting and figured out what I was doing wrong. I have been Crocheting ever since. Also tried knitting but find it too time consuming to make a project, also had trouble with guage, one row too tight, next row too loose. Prefer crochet over knitting, can finish projects faster in crochet. I love crochet!
My step mother one summer when I was 14. She taught me a simple granny square and sent me home with a hook and yarn. I’ve been in love with crocheting ever since that first time at her kitchen table…a memory to treasure for my life! I gave her the first blanket I made …of course it was granny squares.
I thought my self by watching YouTube tutorial videos !!!!
My mother and grandmother taught me how to knit. I taught myself to crochet using a how-to book. I was about eight years old.
My grandma taught me how to knit, crochet and sew many, many years ago. as a child I was knitting and crocheting clothes for my trolls and dolls.
I tried to learn from my mother, but her hands mived to quickly for me to follow, so I taught myself to crochet 43 years ago, and I am still going strong.
My mother taught me how to knit and crochet.
I learned to chain from an elderly lady at church when I was 8 or 9, then really began crocheting in a class at the local library about eight years ago.
My mother taught me to crochet at age 4 – I had so much fun making all those little chains!
I taught myself to knit from a book at age 7. I am 68 years old now and nothing makes me happier than yarn and hooks/needles!
A coworker showed me how to single an double crochet. My first afghan was the Navaho pattern. I still have it.
My mom taught me… granny square was the first thing she taught me…if she was here now she would be amazed at all the different squares patterns…
My mother taught me to crochet. I joined a knitting club at a local yarn shop. The lady was the wife of a soldier. She taught me to knit!
I cut English class my junior year anb sat in the cafe and a freind taught me. Been crocheting ever since. We are talking over 40 years ago!!!!!!!!!!
My mother taught me both, but I forgot a lot and had to relearn using books, friends and computer
My girlfriend’s Mother taught me how to do Hairpin Lace the day after I got married. From there I taught myself to do the rest of the crocheting with a Grandma and Mother in law’s help. I still have the very first hook and Hairpin Lace loom that was given to me to learn with. I was 19. Now 62. They are a treasured treasure.
I am a self-taught crocheter, and I’m currently taking a knitting class at my LYS
My grandma taught me to crochet and my mom taught me to knit.
I taught myself to crochet by reading a “HOW TO” book.
My grandmother taught me when I was 8.Iused to sit and watch her make dolies
My dad’s aunt taught me to crochet when I was 8 or 9 years old. I had not crocheted in years. Till I had my fourth back surgery. I was not able to go back to work. My good friend got me back into crocheting again. I love it and I have learned alot new things. Loving it.
I taught myself. Have been crocheting for the last 30 yrs.
My daughter taught me how to knit
When I was younger my dad taught me to chain. But that was all I knew. Last year my oldest daughter came home from college saying her roommate was teaching her to crochet. I had her show me a few things then when she went back to school I got on YouTube and just started watching video after video and learned everything I could. Once I learned to read a pattern a whole new world opened up for me. Now I am still learning but also helping my sister and a small group of friends learn.
I learned to crochet from my neighbor Viola St John (no relation!) I saw a blanket I wanted for my first baby. She taught me to crochet and made some parts for me so it would be done in time. I have sent her a thank you card every year since (28 total) along with pictures of my ribbons (blue every year!) and the crochet projects that won them at the South Florida Fair! Again I thank you Viola your the best!!!
When I was about 10 my Aunt started to teach me to knit but passed away before she could teach me anything worth while. I was very sad because all I could do was the basic cast on stitches. But latest in life, my Mother in law showed me crochet and I was hooked! Then I taught myself other crochet stitches with learn how to crochet. Now I am learning with Mikey and this is the absolute best. I love his videos. He had helped me alot.
I first learned by my grandmother who used to make afghans (which I still have 2 of the last she made). She taught me when I was about 8 years old when I stayed with her during my summer vacation. As the years passed I forgot but then was able to sit with my Mom who re-taught me. It was quality time spent with my mom while she battled her 3rd fight with cancer. I now use what I learned from my grandmother and mother to make hats, scarves, baby booties, and afghans to raise funds for various charitable organizations such as American Society Relay for Life.
I bought an crochet and knit How to: book and taught myself.
An older woman taught me how to crochet during a bus ride for handicapped children.
As for knitting, it was half of a youtube video, and the will to teach myself a new craft.
We didn’t have a lot growing up, so I guess you could say I learned to crochet out of necessity; if you needed or wanted something and couldn’t afford it, you made it.
My grandmother taught me the basics of knitting but it was my needlecraft Teacher at NN who showed me the different techniques and perfection.
My Mom taught me when I was in Junior high school.The teachers for the home economics classes didn’t know how to teach lefty handed. I have been crocheting ever since..
My Grandma taught me to knit and now it’s one of my hobbies.
My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was twelve I loved spending that time
with her I know she’s looking down and proud because I have passed it on to my daughter she’s 14.
When I was a child of about 6, my grandmother taught me to do the chain stitch. When I was 16 my mother taught be the rest of the stitches. I was pregnant with my son & needed to do something when I couldn’t move around much. I’m the 4th generation to crochet on my mom’s side & 2nd on my dad’s side.
As a child I used to watch my neighbor crochet on her porch. Taught me some basic stitches. Later I was still interested so I basically learned from books. I used to have to always start afghans for my beloved Mom to get her started and explain how to read patterns for my Aunt and sister.
I taught myself took knit with a book called stitch n bitch.
My sister taught me how to crochet a little bit when I was younger but I had to relearn about 14 years ago through books and dvd’s. I learned to knit through dvd’s but I’m not very good at it I ge