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There Are All Kinds of Hooks

8/17/2017

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Stories aren't the only things with hooks.  I have chosen a new hobby, one which also uses hooks.  I have been thinking for several weeks that it would be nice to have something to do with my hands while I am relaxing in the evening.   Well… drumroll please… I decided to learn to crochet.
 
Crochet seems to have several things going for it.  First of all, it’s portable.  This is something I can do either while I’m watching TV or while I’m riding in a car on the way to visit relatives.  Secondly, I like the idea of spending my hobby time creating something I can use when I’m done.  And finally, doesn’t it sound like a cozy thing to do this fall and winter?
 
One of the things holding me back was the need for instructions.  Initially, I thought I needed in-person classes to get me started.  But I have since decided to give online classes a try.  I get more hours of instruction for the same price, and I can always re-play any segment which confuses me.  However, I do also have a backup plan.  (Really, are you surprised?)  If the online classes don’t work for me, I know where I can go next month for in-person instruction.
 
So, wish me luck.  In fact, I think I’ll cut this blog a bit short this week so I can go get a few supplies and maybe try a lesson or two yet this evening.  Come visit my blog again, and I’ll keep you posted periodically on how it goes.  But I do reserve the option to only share photos if things go well!

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8/17/2017 06:25:14 pm

Oh, I envy you. My grandmother tried to teach me to crochet. I can, but I'm not very good at it. So, I took up knitting. Now, if I lived in Wisconsin, we could get together and work with yarns. I miss you!

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8/18/2017 08:07:53 am

Well, I do need to get past the first lesson before we can plan anything. But so far, so good! I watched the first video and practiced getting started last night. I did see some improvement in my results, which is a good sign. I reminded myself that, like writing, I won't learn it all in one attempt.

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