Ahhh … the dreaded question:. “So what made you want to do that?” | by Simple Expressions | Jul, 2025
“So what made you want to do that?”
“Isn’t crocheting for old people?”
Honestly, I stumbled into crocheting by accident. One day, I was scrolling through Pinterest, and a few crocheted purses and wallets popped up on my feed. They instantly caught my eye. Curious, I started searching for crochet videos on TikTok and, of course, I fell down the rabbit hole. I loved what I was seeing, but I’ll admit, it was intimidating at first.
I’m not new to crafting. I’ve run a small business using my Cricut machine and made all kinds of accessories, but crochet? This was something entirely different. Still, I was intrigued. I made a trip to Hobby Lobby, picked up two colors of yarn (whatever was cheap, I had no idea what weight or fiber type I needed), and I ordered a pack of crochet hooks from Amazon. I was ready to give it a shot.
Learning was a process. It took me a while just to figure out how to make a simple chain, but I kept practicing. Eventually, I made something! Sure, it was just a wonky rectangle, but I was so proud of it.
It took me nearly two months to finish my first beanie. It was oversized, my stitch count was way off, and the shape was… questionable. But every beginner has to go through those “what is this supposed to be?” phases. It builds character.
Back then, it was hard to juggle work, family, and this new hobby. I actually stepped away from it for a few months. But when I came back, I started sneaking in crochet time: on my lunch breaks, before dinner, or after the kids went to bed.
Now, crocheting has become my therapy. I usually play a movie in the background, sometimes music if I’m deep in the zone. But honestly? My favorite way to crochet is in silence. The stillness helps clear my mind. With the constant noise of everyday life, being able to just be in my own company uninterrupted is a chef’s kiss kind of peace.
With this blog, I hope to share more about the things I create, my thought process behind each piece, and the joy I find in this craft. Thanks for being here.
