I like to crochet. I find it relaxing…most of the time…and often meditate while crocheting.
Everything in crochet…whatever you make…starts with a chain stitch.
You can make a chain into a circle and end up with a square.
These dish cloths are a favorite of mine. Super easy to make.
If you have more time…and yarn…you can make an afghan.
This looks harder than it is. Just a foundation chain stitch…of course…
and double crochet, slip, and bobble stitches.
Teddy loves this afghan!
Something that is more challenging is this baby sweater.
It still starts with a simple chain stitch…and some patience.
I have made so many of these sweaters!
They are the cutest…babies look like little roly-poly bears in them.
The hardest part of crocheting…even a chain stitch…
is keeping the cat out of the yarn.
Today, I think this works for chain(s) and Two Shoes Tuesday.
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I used to watch my mother do that…everyy night hour after hour…she loved it
Do you have anything she made? My grandmothers both crocheted and knitted and one quilted and I have nothing that they made. Makes me sad.
That afghan is gorgeous! I used to knit, and do macrame, especially in the winter months. Very calming and soothing. Our cats loved the balls of yarn.
Thanks, Nancy, I made it several years ago and it is a favorite.
I see that Teddy likes to crochet too,
He likes the yarn and the finished project but not being “ignored” while I crochet.
Oh the cat looks so cute all tangled up in pink! I don’t know how to crotchet or even knit but you know…I can understand why it’s so meditative!
Most peeps have some sort of creative talent or hobby…what’s yours?
Well, I love reading! and I’m kind of art-ish and I do like writing. Not sure if it’s talent…but it’s something 🙂
If you are kind of art-ish and you like to write I would say you are creative and have talent. The hard part for many of us is to develop the talent.
So true…it takes a measure of discipline and perseverance as well…which is kind of a bummer..hehe.
I prefer knitting but also find it calming to do. You have made some lovely pieces here.
Thank, Tess. I can knit but haven’t done enough of it to get to the point it is relaxing.
I wish I could do this. I just can’t seem to wrap my mind around the how to do. You are very talented.
Have a fabulous day. 🙂
If you took a lesson or two you could do it. Crocheting is one of those things that looks harder than it is.
I love to crochet too, but after few yarn battles, my cat has learned to cuddle on the finished work, instead of getting tangled in the process.
You have well behaved cats! Mine have always wanted to play with the yarn or sit on the work in progress
I agree with Ann you are endlessly talented, and I’ll add funny too! Your creations are gorgeous. Especially that vat-necklace. 🙂
I’ve never tried crochet, don’t like the feel of wool-like stuff.
CAT necklace! haha
Thanks, Elizabeth. Have you tried cotton yarn? The only thing about cotton is that it shrinks if you don’t block it well and you have to be super careful with how you wash it. Non of that matters with dishcloths though.
Wow! You were indeed on the ball and ready with your “chains” post!! I love to crochet too, and you’ve done some beautiful pieces here! That baby sweater is absolutely adorable! I have some wonderful patterns for tiny baby booties and shoes, and I used to make crochets snowflakes in abundance for Christmas gifts. I have no doubt that with Teddy in the house your projects end up much as mine… with lots of love and a little fur stitched right in! 🙂 How furkids love a ball of yarn, they can turn it into spaghetti in no time flat!
This was an awesome and very clever contribution to Two Shoes Tuesday… thank you for starting my morning off with a big smile! 🙂
I have made snowflakes, too. They look pretty on a tree or hanging in a doorway or window. Have you ever put glitter on them? I think I may try that this year. I have to watch Teddy closely because he wants to eat yarn. I caught him at it and pulled a long piece out of his throat. What I don’t need is a sick cat and a big vet bill.
I have seen the snowflakes with glitter… the sparkly rhinestone colored stuff is especially pretty! Yikes, Teddy! It might be fun to tangle yarn into a pile of spaghetti, but it is definitely not good for eating. I’m so glad you caught him in time!
You are endlessly talented! Your cat is, too! Hugs!
I may have some talent but it is anything but endless.
You are both blessings. I am a huge fan of both of you!
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Yup, those playful cat, they want to learn how to crochet as well.
Wonder what they want to make? Purrses?
😆 too funny