This time, the honoree is my second-born, his name is Michael and he is 15 years old. He has been trying to learn the art of crochet off and on for the last few years. A few months ago, his interest was sparked yet again, and he asked me to show him some basic stitches. I chained a few, I showed him the double crochet, and off he went! It only took two rows (very short rows, I think about 22 dc's is all) before he was ready to start a scarf!
He picked out some colors from my stash, and I showed him how to change colors. He finished it up the other night, and he is so proud of his accomplishment! (I'm proud, too!)
He got all the repeats done he wanted to do, he figured out how to do a button-hole all by himself, picked out a button and everything!
I showed him the basics of the half-double crochet stitch, and how to go along the side of the rows, he did up a quick border, put the button on there, and viola!! His scarf is all done!
He did 99.9% of the work; I did an occasional stitch in the very beginning to show him how to do a double crochet, then I did a stitch to show him the half-double crochet, but he did all the rest himself. Don't you think he did a great job???
sorry I missed this due to the date on your top post. But yes that is quite an accomplishment. You should be a proud mom. I am sure he is more proud of himself. YOu go Michael! I am sure this is just the beginning and it is so nice when we have a man that can crochet. I say YEAH!
ReplyDeleteMichael, GREAT JOB !
ReplyDeleteThank you! I will show him what you've said, I'm sure it will make his day brighter!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou do beautiful work I just love that scarf and your son wears it well. Keep up he good work Michael and I think in time you will become a pro.
ReplyDelete*hugs*to you both
oh wow, yes he did do an awesome job!! I love the scarf.
ReplyDeleteMichael
ReplyDeleteThat is brilliant. Love your choice of colours and it's so great to see a boy doing handcraft. Mty 2nd son learned to knit just enought to make a scarf for a friend (with a bit of help) but he hasn't done any since. I hope you keep up this skill.