Anna Morris

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Is crocheting worth learning? Crocheting is a type of craft that you preform with your hands, a hook, and some yarn. When crocheting you can create multiple things such as washcloths, hot pads, blankets,headbands, and scarves. Sounds pretty cool, but is it worth learning? I would most definitely say yes.  I recently began to learn how to crochet and I was very hesitant at first. It looked difficult, and I have never been too good at this kind of stuff. If you are anything like me and struggle with sewing or any types of crafts, you will be pleasantly surprised with crocheting.  It is difficult at first when figuring out how to hold the string and the hook but once you get the basics down the rest come fairly easy. So why should you learn how to crochet? Well here is a list why: Makes awesome gifts : nothing beats a homemade gift, and when you learn how to crochet you can make a gift for almost any occasion. Hot pads and washcloths for a wedding present, scarfs, and hat...

This week's Genius Hour went well. I am a little behind on my weekly goal, but I'm hoping that I can catch up this weekend. I was supposed to be done with the scarf this week, but I have a couple more rows I  need to add. I wish I could crochet a little faster, but it's a little difficult with the smaller hook. I really like the way it is looking though. It's nice and tight, which is good because then it is more likely to last longer and be warmer. The plan was to start on crocheting my headband this next week, but that might have to be pushed back a little so I can finish up my scarf. My mom also told me that the headbands don't take as long, so I should be okay to finish everything on schedule, since I scheduled a little extra time for the headband. I've really enjoyed crocheting. I like to just sit down and crochet while watching TV. It helps me feel like I'm doing something and not just being lazy. I like to keep my hands busy, so crocheting is defin...

So in this blog, all the pictures are just how I make one stitch. It looks kind of complicated, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes much easier. The stitch that I am demonstrating step by step in the pictures is a half double crochet stitch. My weekly goal this week was to get a couple of more rows done on my scarf. I really cranked it out this week and did four rows. I think that the scarf is going to take me a little longer then I originally planned. This might effect at what time I will start the headband. I plan on still completing the headband along with the scarf though.  This project has forced me to use time management skills, and try to focus on the bigger picture. Hopefully this blog helped you see a little into the process of crocheting!

Well this week I have continued to work on my scarf. I have completed two more rows, even though it doesn't look like it. My weekly goal was to complete at least two rows, which I did complete, but since my hook is really small and I crochet a lot tighter then my mom, I think I'm going to have to crochet more rows each week if I want to get done on time to start the headband. This project is forcing me to work on time management skills, which is something I need to work on. My goal for this next week is to focus on crocheting at least 15-30 minutes a day. Below are pictures of my crocheting hook and a little portion of my scarf. I'm really happy about the way the scarf is turning out, even if it is going to take a little more time then I originally thought.

Well this week's crocheting has been pretty productive. I have started on the scarf and I have completed almost three rows. It's going to take a while to complete the scarf because it is so long and takes a while to complete one row, especially because I am using a different sized hook that makes tighter/smaller stitches. I've lost patience a couple times with this new hook, because it's easier to skip a stitch without noticing, which causes it to have a hole so then I have to go back and fix it. It has forced me to be more patient and less critical of myself. Overall I've really enjoyed crocheting so far, and I think it's going to be a super useful tool for the future. It makes really good gifts and could save me some money in the future. I've also found it kind of relaxing, and fun to do while watching TV.