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Here's our good friend Sherry K's story, enjoy!
When I was about 7 or 8 my mother had a friend who had 12
children yet she had time to crochet baby afghans. She was quick and it fascinated me. I didn't actually pick up a needle until I was 19. I had
lots of time on my hands because my first husband was a Marine and gone
all the time. I purchased a basic book to learn the basic stitches. I
didn't start small though. I went right to an afghan. I made afghans
for everyone except myself of course. Over the years I have made baby
clothes, hats, scarves, and more but my real love is to make afghans. I
recently made a knitted hat for my son and I have made a few knitted
wash cloths but I still prefer crochet over knitting.
My story is quite simple but that is the way I
roll.
*I love how so many of us have a common thread, whether it's knitting or crocheting, so many of us used the craft to fill a void, and it truly does*
*I love how so many of us have a common thread, whether it's knitting or crocheting, so many of us used the craft to fill a void, and it truly does*
GOOD STORY Sherry. The 12 children part fascinated me. Cant even imagine. I am sure the poor woman needed it for a release!!:+)I think alot of us learned to crochet for pretty much the same reason. It filled an empty spot whether for a sad reason or a happy one. As one of the ladies in my group keeps saying Happy Hookers, she enjoys that, but it is true, you are happy with a hook in your hand. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteRight you are Marjoire!
ReplyDeleteLove all these stories. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust back from the Adirondacks where I have no Internet. I am trying. to catch up on all I missed. I am enjoying these stories ladies! I think the lady with 12 children needed to crochet in order to keep herself sane! As for 12 children.......better her than me!
ReplyDeleteSue and Sally you're on the mark from my point of view as well..........poor women needed time to regroup and then some. Sally Welcome Back, hope you had an awesome trip.
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