Category: EC&I 831 – Learning Project

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PLN for the win

Since my last post I have been making progress on my dishcloth. I’d say it is about 2/3 complete. It is not perfect, and I have been resisting the urge to frog, so that I can look back and learn from my mistakes.

While YouTube and other online instruction sources have gotten me so far, I really needed some realtime feedback for answers to my questions.  This is where the Facebook group Crochet Tutorial & Patterns that I mentioned in a previous blog post has been so helpful! The members are quick to reply and have offered great advice, coming from experience. I have also reached out to a friend who crochets and she has been offering advice through the messaging app.

TikTok and Instagram I have left behind for the moment. As I practice my skills, what I need is the instant feedback that the Facebook group and messaging provides. Although I did find this relatable video on TikTok.

It’s good to keep the spirits up!

@sarahthebookfairy

HELP #crochet #crochettok #crochettutorial #cozycrafts

♬ original sound – Sarah 📖🧚‍♀️💕

 

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PLN and the struggle to count

I continue to struggle with counting my stitches! I don’t quite understand where I am going wrong…. but my first attempt at a dishcloth was looking for like a frilly collar

Frog, stitch, count. Frog, stitch, count. My PLN on Facebook came to the rescue with some excellent advice…

I will post another update when I have some real progress to show…

 

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Textbook for Crochet?

As detailed in my previous post, I am comfortable that I have all the supplies required to learn to crochet. Well, perhaps not the coordination, but we will see how that goes. As much as I want to jump in and start making those cute little critters just waiting to be created, I know I need to approach this learning project with intention and patience.

I decided to start with a very simple crochet project – a dishcloth.

waschlappen blau und schwarz als Päckchen

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Learning Project – Amigurumi

I never imagined that my graduate studies would lead me to learn crochet.

As someone who has always loved crafts of all kinds, I’ve explored a wide variety over the years. Years ago, I tried knitting, and my early attempts were far from perfect. The scarf I made for my then-boyfriend was so tightly knit that it could double as a neck brace, and the blanket I completed was crooked with various-sized holes. However, I like to think these “imperfections” add a handmade charm that reflects the love and effort behind them.

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