I was barely aware of the Crafts Group.

Good work!

I am sitting here with an afghan on my lap, which was given to me when I was undergoing immunotherapy IV infusions in an infusion ward at the hospital. Some nice lady came through with an armload of crocheted afghans, and I got one that is yellow and blue. Here it is, 6 years later, and it's still on my couch! I wish I'd been able to thank her, but instead, I'll thank YOU.

It's a gift that lasts a very long time. Longer than the disease even, and isn't that wonderful!

I have recently taken up crochet after a very long hiatus from doing it. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed it.
I find it very relaxing and tranquilizing in these trying times.

I can listen to a podcast, or watch TV with my husband while working on something.

I had to re teach myself how to do the basic stitches and did a whole bunch of swatches to get my edges straight. I have done two large blankets using granny stitch.

I may go get some cheap yarn and make squares using different stiches - I never knew there were so many variations!!! I do know I definitely need a new project soon .

I am trying to learn a chevron granny stitch; my sister in law likes the chevron, and I wanted to use something besides single crochet. If I can't get the granny style to work I will go to a half double or double pattern.

I have some cheap ombre yarn to practice with before I tackle the actual blanket with the cake yarn. This will be my third one with Bernat POP! I get emails from Amazon when they put it on sale; it is very soft and easy to work with.