A few months ago I got it into my head that I need to learn to knit. Easier said then done. I don't know anyone who knits and can't find any classes. I got the basic idea but had some problems I was not overcoming easily. So I decided to try crocheting because I was getting frustrated. It is much easier so far to get consistent stitches though I am still in love with the more intricate designs you can get with knitting. I WILL continue knitting, but for now I am focusing more on crochet. With that said I started a baby afghan and got about 1/4 of the way through it when I realized I was doing it in hdc instead of dc. So the blanket was too thick and I just could not live with it so I am starting this over again! Blech! But I found etsy.com and found a really cute hat pattern there that claimed to be easy. To my surprise it was! It also came out really cute (despite the fact that my balloon head model makes it look a little off). The pattern designer is thnkdfrent. She also has some other patterns I plan to try in the future. To finish this hat off I purchased the button from etsy.com user Gingerbells Gifts. Both great sellers and this was a really fun project for a beginner like me because I feel like I actually accomplished something with this craft. Thanks a lot wonderful etsy users! Now time to finish the baby afghan of doom! I also am planning to start crocheting some pieces for charity soon. I am very excited about all of this. It feels great to actually be creating again!
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