When I’m not in class or doing school work, I’m doing one of three things: sitting at the computer, watching TV or sleeping. Needless to say, I’ve been pretty bored out of my mind and have been looking for something productive to do to keep me busy but everything that I already know how to do – photography, cross stitch – I can’t because I don’t have all my materials with me (they are still in South Carolina). So, I started searching for something new to learn and I came across crocheting after I had seen a lot of the amazing things people can create through crochet. I figured it would be something fun to learn and give me something to do when I’m sitting at home so while my mom was here for Thanksgiving I picked up a “I Taught Myself to Crochet” beginners kit from Wal-mart that came with one hook, beginners instructions for the basic stitch’s and a pattern for a purse.

Well, it hasn’t been going as well as I though it would because come to find out I’m not very coordinated when it comes to using my left hand. However, with time, patience and practice I’ll get better and I sat down tonight and did some basic stitch’s that look better than the ones I originally did. I’m just really anxious to learn because I’ve seen so many patterns for crocheted hats that I want to make because I’d love to have one to wear during the winter. Hopefully, I can pick up the learning quickly and be able to make something soon.

I also came across a few websites last night while searching that offer free crochet patterns which I bookmarked for later use. One site in particular though that I’ve found really useful for free patterns but also great detailed instructions for beginners is Lion Brand Yarn. If you’re interested in learning to crochet or you’re a knitter, I’d definitely check it out because they offer knitting patterns as well. I’m hoping to be on my way to making something simple but first I have to find the right pattern to start with.