I have attempted to learn how to crochet for over 10 years! I have asked and inquired and requested and waited. After not having my request fulfilled, I eventually signed up for a single 1 hour class at a craft store locally. May I add I was super reluctant knowing that I am bright and I am a quick study, but I knew that something this important required hands-on instruction to achieve the level of success I desired?
When I got to the class, I was the sole student! We can agree that this can be intimidating or viewed as an opportunity! Well, guess which view won?
I can look at this project and see the mistakes or I can see my bravery! Not only did I learn, but started with an intermediate stitch!
Don’t give up on what’s in your heart to do! Find a way to make it work no matter how long it takes. You may be the only one with an opportunity, but it’s yours for the taking!! Don’t be hard on yourself as you grow and reflect. Stay grateful and remind yourself of the courage the journey has required to remain hopeful and thrive.
What will you choose to see?
I am in TOTAL agreement. My first project was a total disaster- I tried to make a hat and it came out an ice cream cone! I was going to throw it away but my Mom said, " Girl, I'm wearing this!No one will have one like it!" She wore that ugly cone everywhere and bragged that her daughter made it. My Aunt showed me what I did wrong and 50 years later I am still at it!! I still watch sessions to get new ideas and improve my skills.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true! My first project was an absolute disaster!I was going to throw it away but my Mom took it out of my hand and said, " Girl, I'm wearing this hat! No one will have one like it!" And she proudly wore that purple ice cream cone shaped hat everywhere she went! She bragged that her daughter made it.My Aunt showed me what I did wrong and I have been crocheting every since-50 years to be exact! Until her passing two years ago, I made my Mom a new hat every year to compensate for the first one! I still take classes to get ideas and learn new techniques. Don't quit!
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