Both myself and Brian constantly criticize crochet as an "inferior fiber art" and "just a whole bunch of flat knots". It's true, our derision of crochet is all over this blog.
However, I am here to tell you the universe is conspiring to change our minds about crochet.
ITEM THE FIRST:
Go look at her star afghan! Go look right now! That truly makes me want to learn to crochet it is so cool. Honestly, I have no idea with what witchcraft she is able to make that star happen but it is truly truly cute beyond words.
Edit to Add: I just got Spindelicious to give me the pattern for it. It is located here clickie but I am not sure if the pattern is written in english? I mean, what is the deal with crochet patterns I just don't understand. dc=ch 3? Huh? I feel like I am trying to read bytes in a series of 1s and 0s and it just isn't coming to the fore. I think I am going to have to get a real crocheter to help me learn how to read a pattern before I have any hope of star afghans in my life.
Also, Spindelicious totally spins amazing yarns located at her etsy shop. My favorite is Parisian Candy.
ITEM THE SECOND:
Angie from my knitting group showed up crocheting. Once we all got over the shock, we realized her crochet basket weave pattern looked very much like knitted basketweave and she went very quickly along on her blanket. I think the gauge had a lot to do with it (thin, maybe DK weight yarn and small hook) but still, it was just as good as knitted basketweave and clearly more efficient.
I don't know if I will ever quite get over the Traumatic Event from our trip to AC Moore when we were first learning to knit. There were crocheters there who knew we were knitters and they talked derisively about knitting while we stood just one aisle over. Oh, I can't stand knitting! Those needles clacking together? It just GRATES my nerves! Right? I mean, our first introduction to crochet was marred by this. Also, that woman had crocheted a cozy for a toilet paper roll. I can think of a million other things that need warming in a household before toilet paper.
Anyway, I am starting to change my mind.
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2 comments:
bevin, you're right, that star afghan is totally amazing. and good thing it's not in red white and blue.
maybe we all do need to rethink this whole crocheting bit.
hugs!
Hi! Thanks for the shout-out! :o)
You should totally check out the Happy Hoooker Stitch and bitch crochet book. It's SO easy to understand.
xoxo
Beth
Spindelicious Handspun
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