When I was about 8 or 9 she decided to teach me to crochet. I don't think I really understood at the time what was going on, it was so confusing but she persevered with me even though I could tell at times she was getting frustrated. I still have that very first piece of crochet. Here it is:
A bit wobbly in places but I'm glad I kept it.
Yesterday I suddenly had the urge to recreate the motif my Gran was trying to get me to make. So here is the 2012 version:
It looks completely different from the original but IT IS the same stitch pattern. This new one was made using double knitting weight yarn. I added an extra round of stitches to give it a better finish.
I then made the motif with #10 crochet cotton:
And one with 4 ply:
And finally a sport weight version.
All four of the 2012 motifs took a total time of just over an hour - I suspect the version from the 1960s took several Saturday mornings!
I think I've come a long way in the last 43 years! I've learnt so many new crafts and skills. I hope my Gran would be proud of me.
Good on Gran !! Those little motifs are very pretty. Quite a project for a beginner.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a lovely idea! I have my first ever granny square you taught me to make :) x
ReplyDeleteA treasure collection. I know that your grandma is smiling large and oh so proud!
ReplyDeleteCould you post the pattern please? I'd love to try it out myself. :)
ReplyDeleteHi kpmomma, I'll post the pattern as soon as I can.
DeleteThank you so much! My friend and I both have 8 year old daughters who want to learn how to crochet. What a wonderful tradition this pattern would create as we show them pictures of your first attempt. :)
DeleteHow cool! I love that you still have the original one.
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