Yesterday when the MIT SnB group got together to knit on the front steps of MIT's Killian Court, it was mentioned that I was once a crocheter. One of our members was told that there were a few crochet people in our group, but I had said that I wasn't "into" crocheting anymore. Well that's sort of true; I crocheted for thirty-five [35] years and I just don't do it as much anymore. It doesn't mean that I won't answer questions if another crocheter runs into a problem or needs help in understanding a patterns written direction. I'm more than happy to help! After all, crochet was my first love. I just don't crochet as much anymore; I'm a knitter now!
There are those in my new world that wonder what kind of crocheting I did. Or even what other kind of stitching did I do (or still do). So I'll put up some pictures today.
First crochet ... it was my first love ... my GREAT-grandmother taught me when I was about 10 years old and I really developed my interest when I was 18. I did anywhere from Baby sweaters sets to dollies to afghans. One year I made seven afghans for Christmas gifts. Here are just a few:
And then I literally fell in love with cross stitch. I can't tell you how many I have done, but here are some pictures of just a few:
Remember my
friend Sammie?Well we started out doing dolls together many years ago and here is the first one. I did all of the cross-stitching and she did all of the sewing. We made one for each of us.
Then a few years ago we did Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus. I also did the crochet shawl for Mrs. Claus
as well as blankets & accessories like a handbag, etc. This is before I started knitting. So the Knitted Babes will be our project together now.So last but not least are the other stitching that I do:
crewel
embroidery
... I only have time to dabble in quilting ... my favorite part is "hand quilting."
There is a quilter inside of me trying to get out!Even tho I love my knitting now,
I will always consider crochet as my "First Love"...But now I'm a knitter!
3 comments:
I feel much the same. I have quilted, tatted, needlepointed (though mostly on plastic canvas), and crocheted. I've dabbled in various types of lacemaking. But right now, I'm a knitter!
So jealous - wish I could knit with MIT SnB on Killian Court! But now I live in CA...
Wow Rhonda, you are one accomplished woman. I'm very impressed.
I started out doing crochet as well, and have dabbled in cross stitch. I have also done some quilting, but the other crafts you mentioned I haven't tried. I am now a knitter too ;o)
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