Crocheting as my Hobby

Crafts have always had a space in my heart ever since my childhood. In fact, my biggest childhood dream is to have a bookstore with lots of craft things in it. Sadly, I didn't achieve that dream of mine. Instead, what I have is a cabinet dedicated for my crafts (lol).

In this article, I will focus on one of my favorite crafts which is crocheting.

Crocheting

Crochet is a textile-making technique that involves interlocking loops of yarn, thread, or other materials with a crochet hook.

Crocheting serves as my creative outlet. Through crocheting, I was able to pour my creativity and produce products that reflect my personality. I considered myself kinda creative but I tried several creative hobbies but nothing stuck around for long but surprisingly crocheting became my go-to-hobby every leisure time of mine. However, It is much more than just a mere creative hobby. It is also a relaxation. Crocheting is fun and relaxing. Just like any other hobby, it relieves stress and helps to release some negative energy and it yields a gift that is handmade, durable, and inexpensive.

Here are some of my crochet projects

Coaster 

    This is my very first crochet project. I love coffee so a coffee coaster is the first thing that I thought I should make. I made a sunflower-like coaster and I like how it turned out even when I was only a beginner. Not bad for a beginner, right?

Crochet coasters are easy to make and are perfect for using up little scraps of yarn and can be made in a variety of patterns, from the most basic to the most intricate. 

Book mark

My next cute crochet project is this flower-themed bookmark. A crochet bookmark is a fast and simple way of producing a unique handcrafted gift in a short amount of time. It is the perfect project to make use of the leftover yarn scraps. You can gift this to your friends and family. 

Round Table Top Cover

Initially, what I planned to do is a floor crochet mat. However, I ran out of yarn of the same colour and size so I just used it as a round table top cover. I only completed this project in about 2 hours. I’m happy with how this turned out. It is perfect for my white table and it blends with my other table top decorations. 

Cell Phone Drawstring Pouch

    My next project is something functional since It can really protect my phone from scratches. When I completed this project, I felt a sense of fulfillment because I created something useful with a touch of my personality. 

I am looking forward to making more crochet projects in my next leisure time. For now, I do crochet projects for myself and friends. I don't have yet plans on selling crochet items as I know that I'm not that good yet in crocheting.