Many moons ago (17 years ago to be exact), I was taught how to crochet by a sweet little old neighbor lady before my 2nd child was born. I was 24 and she was from England. She spent an afternoon with me and taught me how to chain stitch and single crochet. Once I got those stitches down, she left me to my own devices to work on my first-ever baby blanket. Then within a few weeks she moved. I never learned how to tie off, do a double crochet, finish a project or even tie a slip knot (she did that for me too). After a lot of frustration trying to figure out the lousy pictures in the two books I found at the library, I threw my crochet hook and yarn up in the air and gave up.
Fast forward 17 years and thank the heavens for YouTube! I have relearned how to do the things I was once taught and am also learning so much more. The internet is a beautiful thing! I have found many wonderful tutorials, patterns, and great Etsy and web shops that are supplying tons of inspiration and support.
However, before you click that mouse and say "eh..another crocheter...." I want you to know that each piece I create, I intentionally pray over. Yup, you read that right. I pray. I ask for a blessing over the person who will receive my crocheted piece and ask that they will enjoy it for a long time. I ask that they feel loved when they are given whatever I've made and I hope that it will last and be cherished for a long time. I believe in the power of prayer and I also believe in supporting those who make things homemade. I hope that you, too, see the value of purchasing items made by hand from those who invest time and quality into their work. We, home crafters, are not big box stores and we do not have the buying power to make things cheaply. Let's face it, yarn and fabric is expensive. When you purchase handmade, you purchase quality, time, and love put into every single stitch.
I would like to thank you for supporting me and thanks for checking out my site! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to place a custom order. You can check out my Etsy shop HERE. :)
