Anita Crochets
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I'm Anita, a 42-year-old crochet addict. I work part-time in second chance education, working with young people who have dropped out of school for various reasons. Follow my crochet journey and plans, designs, new products and ramblings in the blog.
Anita Crochets
1y ago
At the moment I am working on a few things at the same time. I think most crocheters are like that, especially when you have been crocheting for a few years. My main project is still the Baby Blanket I’m making for a custom order. Im on Row 34 now. I think it will be ..read more
Anita Crochets
1y ago
This article by Wooly Thinking is excellent. I wish I had this kind of guidance when starting out with crochet https://woollythinkingbyjoblog.wordpress.com/2022/09/15/learning-to-crochet-part-2/ Let me tell you a good yarn Picture this. You have found a shop that sells gorgeous yarns. You go in to have a rummage and a squidge of some goodies.… Learning To Crochet ..read more
Anita Crochets
1y ago
Yesterday I started working on a blanket for a custom order using a fabulous pattern from Keep Calm and Crochet on UK. I’ve used this Superbly Simple Baby Blanket pattern before for the same customer and she was very happy with it so she has came back for another. It makes me so happy to ..read more
Anita Crochets
1y ago
I recently signed up to a Machine Sewing class for beginners which is being ran by my local ETB (Education and Training Board). The course is free but you do need to buy materials for the projects we will be working on. Today was my first day and I loved it. I’m so bad at ..read more
Anita Crochets
1y ago
I spent the run up to my first craft stall questioning myself and wondering if I could do it at all. I wasn’t sure if I had enough things made, I worried the weather would be bad, I didn’t have a gazebo! But in reality it was all a front for the fact that I ..read more
Anita Crochets
1y ago
I should be at work now preparing for my student’s return to classes next Monday. I should be doing my job. The job I’ve had for nearly 22 years. But I’m not. I’m at home. I’m at home because I’m worn out. I’m burnt from it all. Twenty two years of dealing with young people ..read more
Anita Crochets
1y ago
Gosh it’s been so long. I knew I would be offline for a while but had no idea it would turn into weeks away from my blog. I won’t bore you with a huge update on everything that happened since but I have had some lovely experiences I’d like to record here. The last time ..read more
Anita Crochets
1y ago
This week I have been focusing on trying to find things to make for the show in August. I have definitely decided to do it and have been excitedly looking up everything I can, to get tips on what needs to be done for a good stand. The debates around the need for a gazebo ..read more
Anita Crochets
1y ago
I see people post their WIPs on Instagram every Wednesday and so I’ve decided to do that here because I am too tired to have an original thought today ? When I started crocheting I had no idea what this new language meant! WIP, SC, HOTH , frogging, blocking, the list goes on. But over ..read more