Comments on: Brown Paper Bags

By: Bee

Bee — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:43:51 +0000

Very poignant.
Good on you for teaching yourself to do this.
xx

By: Brigitta

Brigitta — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:21:26 +0000

There’s no stopping you now hahaha, this is pretty addictive. Have fun.

Brigitta

By: Polly

Polly — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:06:44 +0000

that’s a very nostalgic post, from the very beginning I was transported to a little coutry store, very Anne of Green Gables style. I hope all your granny squares look as good as this one!

By: Bambi Balloo

Bambi Balloo — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:13:30 +0000

what a great post. my mom has never taught me any of that, but it’s mainly because I have never been interested… until now. She’s 83, but it’s not too late yet. I’m going there in march or april, I plan on having her teach me how to crochet something…
and I agree with ali, I’m sure your mom (oops, mum?) is smiling down on you now. xox

By: Bonkers

Bonkers — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:33:33 +0000

Hello, what a wonderful memory!!!! My Mum taught me to knit and crochet a million years ago with my middle sister. My sister knitted me a mohair sweater once that I loved to death… literally.. it expired in a little pile of holes and tatters. This is the reason we grow and mature, to remember and experience the stuff we shrugged when we were young. Don’t feel bad, just buy a sewing machine and know she’s happy for you.
xxx.

By: Fidgeting Gidget

Fidgeting Gidget — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:14:23 +0000

Awww, that’s a nice story. I learned to knit from a friend, but my great aunt was a huge crocheter, and I think if she was still alive to teach me, I’d want to learn. Your square looks great!

By: Smashedcrab

Smashedcrab — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:35:38 +0000

What a lovely story.

My mum taught me to knit last year when my friend was pregnant. The cardigan I presented her with on the birth of her daughter was more than a little bit wonky, but I am now hooked!!

re the sewing machine, I got one from Freecycle last year, so maybe worth a look there before you buy one

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:04:42 +0000

Hej Spud,

Congratulations they look beautiful, you did well, very well because you also changed colors. Enjoy your first crochet succes and let’s hope for many to come.

Have a great day.

By: Janet

Janet — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:33:30 +0000

Hi Spud! What a lovely bit of wittering today! And how wonderful that I picked today to visit you. I am just learning to crochet too. (My grandmother taught me when I was young, but we won’t discuss how long ago that was.) I have just about completed a small tote bag. Have practiced on MANY dish cloths and a couple of scarves. I can’t wait to see your finished afghan! Have fun!

By: Deb Daley

Deb Daley — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:15:19 +0000

Yea for You Spud! BeautifulBeautifulBeautiful Granny Square and beautiful post about your connection to your mom. I know that she is thilled for you. I love the paper bag memory. What a gift that was. I finished 2 baby hats last night for a newborn. Can’t wait to meet her. Mwaah to you.