My mom knows how to do almost every craft under the sun. Every craft, that is, except knitting. She’s been wanting to learn, but is always knee deep in some other project. So for her birthday, I bought her some knitting supplies and promised unlimited knitting lessons.
Yes, it felt totally weird to offer to teach my mom a craft. It’s like offering to teach Albert Einstein biology. Why even bother? He can figure it out. But I knew my mom needed just a little boost.
And what do you know … she figured it out in two seconds and LOVED it! She practiced a bit knitting flat and then started her first knitting project – a gorgeous cowl knit in the round. Like I said, Albert Einstein.
We’ve already planned all our future knitting sessions. She makes the best coffee, the best chili, and has a fireplace. Score. Fall is going to rock out.
And speaking of fall and crafts and such (smooth transition, right?), I just found out about something seriously amazing.
Craftyminx is teaching everyone how to crochet! Starting October 1st, she will be posting lessons on all the crochet basics. And the best part? Its for freeeeeeeeeeee!
I’ve seen all kinds of e-courses that I’ve drooled over, but most of them cost just a little more than I’m willing to spend. Considering how much of a crochet pro Craftyminx is (check out her granny square a day project!), it’s pretty sweet that she’s offering this up to everyone who wants it.
I have crocheted a few things but still feel pretty clueless, so I plan to follow along with all these lessons. What about you guys? Anyone interested in crafting it up this fall?
~Whitney
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I'm honored that you took time to stop by my blog! My name is Whitney, and I'm a diy loving, piano playing, sewing obsessed, thrifty, non-house cleaning, crafty newlywed. I love God, my husband, and life as a wife. If you'd like to know more, just check out my About Me page. Much love!
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‘Yay!’ for knitting! And ‘yay’ for beautiful antique teal hand-knitted cowls! And most of all, ‘yay!’ for wonderful daughters who teach their mothers how to knit. I had a wonderful day with you. I love you!
PS I can’t wait for you to see the toe loop I knitted into my cowl. Yes, it’s pretty sweet.
What toe loop??? It looks perfect ;) Love you too!!
Thanks for sharing about crochet school :)
Thanks for creating it! :)
ok… first off, how stinking cute are you!? i just found your blog from following The Anderson Crew blog… and am SO GLAD I DID! i love to knit! am learning how to crochet (slowly, but surely :-) ) and cannot wait to follow your blog! yay!
hope you are having a stellar friday… enjoy your weekend :-)
~Maggie
Thank you so much, Maggie! You’re too sweet :) I love The Anderson Crew blog – it’s one of my favorites! You have an amazing weekend as well :)
I must say, you two are absolutely beautiful! Your smiles brighten my day. Your diy skills are amazing. Love you both. By the way, who took that picture?
awesome whit!! i have seriously been looking for a crochet class! thanks so much