Granny

Watch out! I'm learning to crochet! No, seriously, watch out. I might poke yer eye out or sumthin'.

This crafty girl has a new weapon in her mixed bag of handmade happiness!

I SO wanted to learn to knit. But was so intimidated by those 2 needles a click-clackin'. So, I never thought I'd be able to learn. But a friend taught me to knit about 8 months ago. I now love knitting. Really, I think it's helped me find peace in some rather stressful times as of late. And it's the only craft I have that is easily portable, travels well & is excellent for road trips, for occupying my time late at night when everyone else is asleep & I don't quite have tired eyes, or while waiting outside of the school to pick up my kidlets. And, etc.

And then, I recently fell in love with granny squares. Crocheted bits of yumminess that make my heart ache.

Like THIS.

I finally decided to search out youtube videos for some how-to's. There are a bajillion different videos & tons of different ways to crochet granny squares! But I started off HERE.

My first square is a whole buncha mess, but I'm rather proud of it! It'll sit right alongide my first knitted piece---which was knitted with 2 dull stubby pencils.

I can't wait to keep practicing & getting better & trying new squares!

And I totally have a new hobby this fall---while I'm sitting on the sofa (or the porch!), cuddled under a blanket & sipping yummy drinks.

♥