Thanks for debunking the myth that crochet is not for men. When I retired, and was alone after losing my wife, I learned to crochet for a way to handle my grief, and as an outlet for my creativity. That was in 2010, and I have never looked back. Over 500 projects later and now at age 78, I'm still crocheting. Hats for charity and baby blankets for our church's ministry are my " thing" now. Unfortunately, arthritis has slowed down my productivity, but I still get in a few rows every day. ( You've taught me all about amigurumi and I am loving it, too. Just have to work slower and fewer rows at a time! Thank you!)

I'm a male crocheter. Very advanced at that. Been doing just about every day for the last 3.5 years, and I'm 37

Thanks for standing up for us guys!!!! I have to admit, I’m still apprehensive to crochet in public. Yesterday, for example, I was sitting at the vet’s office worried about my very sick cat. I wanted to sit and crochet to deal with the stress and anxiety. I had a WIP in the trunk of my car, but I wouldn’t go get it. Unfortunately we lost our kitty yesterday. You better believe that I’m sitting home right now to deal with the loss. Crochet is for everyone!!

I am a 57 year old man who taught myself to crochet about 10 years ago. Thank God for KZfaq and all of the content creators out there who have inspired me and taught me so much! I tried several times over the years to learn, mostly from books, but it wasn’t until I was able to follow along with KZfaq that I finally succeeded. I wanted an afghan so bad that I just decided to teach myself how to make one. I crochet just about every day. I can’t just sit and watch TV without working on a project. And, I have large stash of completed afghans that make excellent gifts when I need one for that special friend or family member.

It was my grandad that was the crocheter my family. I still have the blankets he made decades ago and the ponchos he made for my dolls.

Thanks for mentioning that crochet is for everyone!! I get a little embarrassed sometimes especially crocheting in public but I’ve seen the joy that crochet brings others and myself! It’s really fun and I’m learning to embrace it as a 23 year old dude.

My sons are gypsy and Puerto Rican and they are 15 and 13 they were incredibly apprehensive about starting crochet and sharing it with their peers then the kids saw the hacky sacks and the among us amigarumi they made and now everyone wants one from them. Crochet is for everyone ❤

Once I was in a hobby store looking at yarn. A young adult, 20ish, was also looking at yarn. She said she crocheted asked me if I crochet, and I said I crochet and knit. She said oh, she was thinking of learning to knit when she was older, like about 40. Then she tried to backtrack saying that 40 was old. I just laughed a said I enjoy both. Considering that's I was in my 50s at the time. I still laugh about this today.

I taught my oldest son the basics of crochet. He now makes these elaborate C2C blankets for his daughters. It's a great stress reliever for him.

Hello! I'm 11 years old and have croched myself several garments and countless amigurumi! Your tutorials helped me incredibly along the way. My first few sweaters were really bad, but I am improving.

Fiber Spider is another male crocheter on KZfaq who does fabulous tutorials.

I've been crocheting for nearly 50 years!! I was taught at a young age by a great grandmother, and she was still crocheting into her 80s. I've never followed fads....I've always crocheted, knitted, sewn whatever suited my fancy. Don't let people stop you from doing what you love!!!! Be creative, be happy😊😊!😊😊😊😊

This particular male veteran crochets. I was curious, so watched a youtube tutorial. I spent under £10 on a set of hooks and some yarn and went right at it. I struggled so badly getting my tension completely wrong, so I asked a relative (who loves to crochet) for some advice. She invited me around and i sat in front of her and literally mirrored her actions. From that moment, I had it. I'm still a little bit messy, but I'm happy to be messy because its so mindful and I'm making *something* and that is what counts for me.

Time consuming lol I always hated making blankets...until...I found the Tunisian stitches omg I made a twin size blanket in one month for one of my grandsons I shocked myself!! So I made another and now I'm on my 3rd Tunisian stitch blanket they are all different. I have one grandson to go and he is 2 yrs old his blanket will be an ABC blanket with his name across the top. Happy crocheting everyone!!!!!

I learned to crochet when I was about 11 or 12 so my family calls me a grandma for learning so young. Im so happy you said crocheting isn’t just for grandmas

Thank you for debunking these myths. It's so great to see so many young people and men taking up crochet. I crochet and knit and find that I really enjoy how free-form crochet can be. A little tip for when you are not working on your crochet-pull up a loop and put a locking stitch marker on that loop. The loop will not pull out.

I know I’m going to be echoing, some of the same sentiments posted, but my grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was eight years old. I lost my grandmother in 1986. I still have the original crochet hooks that she taught me with. I’ve been crocheting for almost 48 years. I will be 56 in September. I share my joy of crochet with everyone. I taught both children and adults how to crochet as well. The one myth you debunked that really resonated with me was the one where you mentioned that many folks think that crochet is not as artistic or creative as knitting. That one literally makes my blood boil. The good news is that I have changed many folks’ opinions on that subject. In my opinion, my crochet work puts many knitting projects to shame. Keep doing what you’re doing. I love you, and I love your channel! You make me smile. ❤❤❤

My grandmother was a VERY avid crocheter and I have a couple of garnments she made with that painstaking precision of grandmas! I’m sad she passed way before I even discovered crochet as my addiction (I grew up far away from granma in another continent)… BUT , I’m more than sure that my “out of the blue” so to speak, obsession with knitting comes from her 😊 Gracias abuelita!!!

I'm an illustrator by trade, but I've been so burnt out from it due to circumstances. I picked up crocheting just recently, and I have to disagree that it's not artistic at all! It's been a few months since I started and I can see crocheting just like drawing that it was easy to transition that I've started making amigurumi patterns

I started to crochet when I was 23. My therapist recommended I try knitting or crochet as a way to do something productive with my hands. I have no idea why I picked crochet over knitting, but I’m glad I did! It is such a fulfilling hobby. 🧡

Thank you, and I 100% agree with you! When you mentioned Thrift Stores for supplies, I'd like to add can use old clothing. Can strip and create colorful, textured "yarn" that can be crocheted into rugs, baskets, etc! Crocheting is a way to recycle, create new perspectives on art and utility! The sky's the limit! I'm a Happy Hooker! ❤😂

So happy you mentioned thrift stores an yard sales........ I have been very blessed with really great yarns!

After a lifetime of thinking crochet was more difficult than knitting, I have finally moved past my fear and have becun my crochet journey. I am now obsessed with it. I have completed more crochet projects in the month than I did when I was handknitting. I find crochet gives you freedom to pivot when something is not working. With knitting you have to go back and make calculations of stitch and row counts. Ii gives you a chance to try something and if it does not work, just some frogging and you are back to the point where you started. (Dropping a stitch is less of a hassle and if you missed a yarn over etc, it becomes a "design feature."

When I was a kid, I didn't think I'd ever want to crochet. The only examples I saw were intricate lace doilies my grandma made out of the thinnest thread. I was completely intimidated by that type of project and I still am! Thank goodness I decided to give it a try with yarn!

I’m so glad that you addressed that bit about crocheters being kinda looked down on by knitters. It’s way better now days. I told one lady that knitting is not my first language 😂 and had to explain that I consider myself a crocheter who can knit😜. Great video as ever👍🏼🧶🌹…… Karen from Greenleaf Idaho 😉

All of these points were so true. I have been crocheting since I was 12...nearly 50 years and although I have dabbled in other crafts it's always been what I come back to. I agree that it has had a huge resurgence. A friend asked me to teach her and her 3 girls during Christmas break. Before I knew it all the visiting relatives were at the table with hooks and yarn. There were 11 in all! We had a great time and I was happy to pass on this wonderful craft.❤

Also with crochet you can make household items at any time of the year: dishcloths, towels, pan protectors, etc. The possibilities are endless.

I was taught at 10 by a family friend...Mr. Epley. He was the most creative person I've ever known and I will be forever grateful he showed me how, around the campfire on family camping trips. 55 years and still crocheting💕

I taught myself to crochet when I was eight. I always told people and still do that grandmas are so good at crocheting and knitting is because they started when they were younger. It’s not like you reach a certain older age and say oh I’m finally old enough to crochet and knit. I taught myself because my mom didn’t know how and I couldn’t purl. I still can’t it’s the backward motions confuse my brain, I have trouble with crab stitch too. By the way I’m 62. 🙂🌈🐈🐈‍⬛💖 The myth that bugs me the most is that you can’t crochet comfortable socks. My name on Ravelry and Crochetville is Sockmad,and since I can’t knit (I’ve tried the knit boards for socks utter disaster for me) I crochet my socks and they come out just fine and are comfortable to wear. My favorite stitch for socks is the extended single crochet. I like to go toe up with the afterthought heels because short rows make me shudder. 😉

Lots of guys crochet! Mike Rivera, a line backer for the Miami dolphins crochets! I've heard of other NFL players who also knit or crochet. One of them even sells what he makes online. Rosey Grier, another NFL player did needlepoint and also knit and talked about a book called Needlepoint for Men. I agree, crochet is for everyone! A male friend of mine who can knit like no one's business helped me learn a little more a few years ago. I love to see men doing stuff like that. :)

Sorry, not exactly on topic, but- I live in Central Texas! I shop in Woodway. Just cool to know we live in the same area.🙂 And I used to believe in some of those myths, but not the age one. I taught myself, with a "How to" book, as teen ager & now I'm 55. Still crocheting😉

I agree with all! IMy grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 10. I taught my aunt in my 20s. Definitely in my opinion crochet is much more creative. Great story about the vet that crochets. I actually follow several men that crochet!

the selling point for me re: crochet is actually that you can get machines that knit. but machines cannot figure out how to do crochet stitches. people are DESPERATE for arts and crafts that can't immediately be automated. so it's a HUGE selling point.

My cousin taught both me and my mother to crochet when I was 12 (my gran used to crochet but she's right-handed and we're not) so I've been avidly crocheting for 42 years! I mainly make things that I don't have to constantly look at, like granny squares or scarves, but I've made jerseys (you can call them sweaters but to us, if it's for winter and made from yarn it's a jersey!) and pullovers (sweater vests), baby clothes, table cloths, etc. I totally agree about not having too many WIPS although I usually do two projects at the same time because I get bored easily. I say to myself, "When I get to X number of squares I'll start on my next project" and then I make a start and switch back and forth. It stops me from feeling like I've gotten into a rut! I don't crochet very fast at all because I only do it for pleasure and not for money, so I just go at an even pace while watching TV. But I find your videos very inspiring I have to say! And the fact that you actually take the time to read the comments and respond actually inspires me even more! I love your videos on the different projects. We don't get the same brands of yarn here and have WAY less variety, so I can't really relate to videos which talk about which yarn to use, but I still find them very interesting. Thanks again for continuing to inspire me!

I have been very much blessed. During my lifetime, I have seen 5 generations crochet: my maternal grandmother - I have a vivid memory of Gramma sitting on the couch in her living room, listening to the TV, while working on a lacy counterpane. She was using bedspread weight thread(it is now called #10 size), with a size 7 steel hook. Her pattern was the Mountain Laurel motif(tablecloth). She made 4 counterpanes, one for each of her grandchildren. She also made ripple afghans for the grandkids too. She also made quilts. Gramma’s sisters did all sorts of needlework. Aunt Helen crocheted, knitted, and made quilts. Aunt Anna did those and also did tatting. She taught she how, and gave me one of her shuttles. My mom - I would be unable to list all the projects she finished. She always had just one WIP at a time on the hook. She knitted also. The mittens she made for us! In my childhood, only wool yarn was available. The mittens were so warm! Me - 😁 YoungestDaughter - I felt so blessed. In 2008, a couple weeks after the wedding, she called and asked me to come to her house, to show her how to crochet. She designs patterns. She has an Etsy store now, to sell her work and her original designs. YoungestGranddaughter - YD sent me a video of her working on something with orange yarn.

I was taught between classes when I was in high school. My mother in law taught me how to make a granny square. I've been crocheting for 52 years and I absolutely love it. I crochet every day.

Great debunking topic. THANK YOU! Another thing; I was told I couldn’t learn crochet if I didn’t hold the hook like a pencil. But I learned knitting first and so I naturally grabbed a crochet hook holding it like a knife. When I’m in public with crochet, I’ve been asked how I can possibly crochet holding the hook “wrong.” Well, hey, it works wonderfully and is “right” for me! 😁. Thank you again for the great video!

I love this video so much!! 🧶🧶🧶 I love the myth that only grandmas crochet!!! I have heard that ALL MY LIFE!! 😡 I have loved crochet since I first learned at about the age of 8 and at 57, I am now one of those crocheting granny’s! But seriously, I have loved crochet my entire life, throughout each stage of life and will continue to do so until I am unable. 💖💖

im a 11 year old that is a boy and havent found it as a huge deal that I crochet, sure i was called a grandma here and there, but hey they can't make adorable crocheted plushies so they're the one to blame. Im so glad the environment I live in is actually very supportive in the craft and im so excited to see what i do in the future. crocheting is a wonderful and beautiful hobby.

I just recently started crocheting at the age of 53. I love that all ages are learning it. It’s a beautiful art & I love that men are doing it too! It touched my heart that the military veteran has been creating crochet military badges. So cool!

I’m a grandma who only started crocheting. I had no grandparents or aunties growing up, my mother didn’t do crafts. So I’ve been attending KZfaq University. And yes, I have been learning, and yes, it was difficult for me.

I m new in crochet , I know only basic stitches . Love looking into the KZfaq . That how I learn it and love it . I know some man does knitting crochet

I’m a librarian and I’ve connected with one of my younger kids (~10yrs old) after helping her find some kid friendly crochet books. She brought in her first WIP after learning the basics and I’m so stinking proud of this girl. I made her a simple ear warmer as one of my first projects since we started learning at the same time. Now we talk about our projects every week when she comes in and wants me to start up a crochet group at the library ❤

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. I love crochet. I make amigurumi, home decor and accessories. I have so much fun with it and now I share it with my daughter. Crochet is such a blessing!

Love this! I finally broke down after watching your tutu tutorial and bought Animal Friends of Pica Pau and OMG it's the most beautiful book!

I agree with all of these myths! I appreciate that you debunked them using facts and not just your opinion, though I value your opinion considerably. One reason I follow you is your use of research and statistics. There are a lot of us nerdy types in the fiber arts world! I was taught to crochet as a child and always associated it with the afghans and blankets and accessories in my mother's range of knowledge. I took up knitting when I moved to New Zealand in 2003 and have been obsessed ever since. I decided to try crochet during the pandemic as I realized there was a lot going on completely unlike my childhood experiences with the art, and I am totally smitten with both crafts now! All I needed was another reason to indulge in my yarn obsession. Thank you for sharing your favorite creators, too, such as Toni Lipsky. Keep creating and sharing! We need you!

When I was in elementary school, one of my teachers started a crochet club, and I joined. After a few months and struggling, she kicked me out and told me that I would never learn how to crochet because I have dyslexia. About a year later, my mom, who had been taking crochet classes at a local craft store, taught me. I learned that what I needed to learn to crochet, as well as most everything, is one-on-one attention. One thing that helps me with my dyslexia is the diagrams that are on a lot of patterns. Visualizing instead of reading a pattern helps a lot.

WOW! What an amazing video!!! Love that you "Debunked" so many myths that are out there!!! It is wonderful to see young people, men, children, and anyone who wants to ~ crochet!!! Handmade Gifts and Donated Gifts are often treasured for a lifetime! Thank you for another inspiring video!

I started crotchet in 4th grade. I am almost 69. Still doing it. I also knit. The more cable variations the better

All of the above true💞 I follow lots of youngsters (61 here), as they keep my interest up and hopes alive! Much that I too created my own baby doll, not perfect though my inspiration continues! My grandma used to crochet doilies, late into the dusk hours by kerosene lamps, I admired her hands moving and she hardly looked down. Therefore, thank ya for sharing and keep on keeping on💙💞💙 Leticia

I love that I learned how to do this when I was young. Knit and crochet has become such a fun past time of mine and it’s become something I am proud of. Making things for people has become my love language

I learned to crochet at 23 and my mom learned in her 40’s!! Learning to crochet completely changed my life for the better and I’ve been teaching my friends to do it as well!

I tried to learn crochet from my English mother, couldn't learn she went so fast. When I lived in Germany I learnt from a grandma who didn't speak English. Go figure.

Elise 😃👍 You do not cease to amaze me! All this info is so useful 🧶 Have to say that sadly at 10 years old 🙋🏻‍♀️ I had the very dumb idea knitting was for old people. Even though my Mom would offer and insist to teach me, 😔 I never learned. One day I will learn how to knit! You are really an inspiration. Enjoy so much your videos 💖🧶😃

my dad taught me a little bit, one of the only good memories i have of him, my grand mother taught me a bit and an old famiily friend who was in her twenties when i was a kid, a girl in high school with me when i was in crochet. now i watch youtube to learn all the things that they didnt teach me. the old friend made our family christmas tree skirt and me a huge blanket that had sheep on it. sadly they got lost when we moved

Love this video, you discussed how the art of crochet is not just for grandma. I learned in prison of all places and credit the skill for giving me much more patience and a sense of accomplishment when I see my completed project. I am 58 years old now and have a nice little side hustle selling my creations. By the way, I am a man and get a lot of flack about this hobby. I even bring the projects with me to work on in waiting rooms and in my car while waiting for various appointments. Thanks. 😊❤😊

The bit about limiting WIP's made my ADHD brain laugh a bit but great video! Borrowed an idea from one of your Dollar Tree find vids and now keep those WIP's in their own little travel bags, so at least that helps keep the random piles of yarn around the house to a minimum. I used to think crochet was dated when I was first taught it, back when I was 14, but now I realize that it's timeless and anything that seems dated can often be updated with a few modifications 🙂

I loved the way you said 'debunked' through the whole video, it made me smile everytime I heard it :D

My mom taught me to crochet when I was 4. A few (ok, several 🙄) decades have passed since then. I've made things from countless afghans, stuffed animals (long before they had their own name), a sweater, doilies, to some fancy glass covers (for tea parties, to keep bugs out of your glass) for my stepmom. Unfortunately I haven't crocheted in over 11 years. I was struck with some serious medical problems that kept me from being able to hold a hook. I'm now diving back in and my mind is blown 🤯. I never thought I'd see so many people involved in this craft. It's a great thing to see - people that are not glued to Facebook, etc. but instead have a crochet hook in their hand! Love it

I learnt how to knit when I was 7 and crochet when I was 9. My mum was the best teacher and spent lots of time teaching me during COVID-19. To this day, I love crocheting and make toys for my friends at school.

love love this!!! I learned at the age of 12...the veterans' rug is gorgeous....my Granna would not let me have but one wip on my hook at a time...and I still try to do that.

Hi Elise. Good to know that young people are taking up this skill.

My dad was a crocheter , he learned at 13. His Aunt taught him at the time he was bed ridden with polio. After he got better he stopped and when he married my mother she saw some of the things he had made and started back at probably 19. Then when I was a kid he taught me. I had wished my children would be interested. But I’m glad to see other young people learning.

Awesome video, so needed. Thank you.

Crocher moved past the 70's and 80's colours of those hues of green, yellow, blue, pink etc. It's as modern as the current trends. None of these are real myths, just excuses. I enjoy crochet far more than knitting and whatever I make is artsy and means something.

Here's a myth for you. Crocheted Home Decor is old fashioned and ages your home. While it's true that most grandmas have a lot of crocheted decor around the house... have you seen some of the new and trendy crocheted items? Crochet ottomans, crocheted poufs, curtains, rugs, couch cushions... And it's really cool because sometimes you want something that you just CAN'T FIND. You want a color combination for a certain room... of you can't buy it, make it! I would say that myth is also debunked.

I'm glad you mentioned that crochet can be for anyone, even men too. My dad learned to crochet as a kid about 50 years ago and he was very supportive of me starting out in crochet. He bought me my first yarn and crochet hooks! ❤ He may not crochet anymore but he's the person I go to to talk about my crochet projects and discoveries, as he understands it all very well.

As for the second myth, i was taught to knit before i was taught to crochet. When my friend tried to teach me how to crochet, i couldnt get the hang of it, and thought it was too difficult but then hopped on youtube. I much prefer to crochet, as i am a person who does mess up quite often, and am now known as a basic or beginner knitter and experiences crocheter. Love crocheting and is super easy to learn, even how to read patterns, once you have the right teacher

Great video!! I'm glad crochet is popular again. It's very versatile.

Hi Elise 🤗 this was great! 🥰🧶🤩

My 12 yo niece LOVES to crochet. Grandma Debbie taught her the basics and she watches KZfaq for ideas.

Thankyou for sharing.

"...not even middle-aged, like me..." No. I refuse to accept you're middle-aged, because you're not that much older than me, and I refuse to think of myself as middle-aged. "...is limited to doilies and blankets." Me: ::Laughs while thinking about the fifty plus dolls in the other room that were crocheted for the con in two weeks:: "Limit the number of WIPs you have." ::Nervous laughter:: Lol, but no, seriously, I hope I can one day, if for no other reason than to know I've finished them, but I have SO many unfinished things. Like, more than a dozen.

Hi Elise, “DEBUNKED”!! Thank you so very much for this video I loved every second of it. Definitely not just for older women…I wanted to pick up this art after watching my young 17 year old colleague crocheting in the lunchroom back in 2017. What makes me laugh 😹 is most people do think it’s only for grandma’s, so not true! I’ve started teaching my niece how to crochet and loom knit she loves it. I also introduced my friends two daughters to crochet when I started learning in 2018, the eldest has taken off with learning new stitches and creating, but the younger one is a lefty and unfortunately I’m not sure how to teach her without me learning how to crochet as a lefty. So we are working on loom knitting to start with. I’m happy to pass on what I know and what I learn. I’m trying to get my WIPs under control this year and no yarn until I do (I cheated, I asked my aunt to bring me back some red heart yarn so I can try it - I’m not from the USA/Canada 🤫). Anyway I love your jumper/sweater that leaf design is stunning if I only knew how to make wearables. Take care and stay safe and well. God’s blessings 🙏🏽💗🧶😻

I'm a 15 yr old boy that loves to crochet! It becomes one of my favorite hobbies so I am not on my phone at all times😅😅 This video is really informative and fun ti watch, I love that the younger generations are bringing back the crochet hobby more!! Wassup fellow young crocheters^^

Love the debunks!

I think the biggest crochet myth is "Oh, what are you knitting?" Well actually, it's crochet 😅

I always thought you had to hold the hook and yarn a certain way. Luckily, I found what works for me and it gets the job done. Especially with ( I think) the unnecessary wrapping the yarn around my index finger. I know some people do that. Not saying its wrong. It slowed me down and made my finger stiff.

100% on all! The myth about men crocheting reminds me of few years ago waiting in a dentist's office while working on a project. The receptionist mentioned that her WWII daddy crocheted the most gorgeous afghans. Even toward the end of his life when he was ill he would create these beautiful items. He left a sort of legacy for the family with all his creations. Also, the fact that some poo poo on crochet as if it isn't an art form is poo poo. It is fiber art and so very versatile. I love that you threw all of these myths out the window!

Thank you for sharing.

My sons can crochets. There grandmother and I taught them. My oldest will go in my stash and pull yarn out if he feels like making something.

I love crocheting clothes to wear in the summer with the light weight yarns. Really nice and great drape! It can be time consuming, but I think it's worth it. I especially love making little swatches of different patterns while I'm working on bigger projects. Help me keep my crojo! =D

Great video on debunking silly myths ! I agree the most common myth, is crotchet is only for old ladies. My beautiful Nana 1st introduced me to crotchet, knitting and crafting and I have always remained artistist and crafty during my life and now into my middle age.💗🙏 I feel she shared a true blessing with me.

What a great video!! I love that you debunked crochet is only for grandmas. I’m thrilled that my (then) 13 year old granddaughter wanted me to teach her to crochet and she has done so many cool projects in the last year.

Crochet takes me forever to finish but that's more because I'm working and have other hobbies other than crochet. Also another thing is: men who crochet get my respect and if anyone tells you "crochet is for girls/women" tell them to stfu because much like clothing, hobbies don't have a gender. There is no reason why men can't learn something. There are so many men who crochet that people should just accept that ANYONE can do whatever they hell they want to. I hate the idea of "men can't do x" or "women can't do x" it pisses me off

I love this video!! Thank you for all the DEBUNKED myths!! With every one you listed my first reaction was "That's Bulls$%&!"!! LOL!! None of those myths are true... I LOVE seeing men crochet! I am subscribed to several male KZfaq crocheters and all are fabulous!!

I learned to crochet in fourth grade, during a very rainy week. A classmate brought in a crochet project she'd been working on, and the entire class was fascinated. We all wound up acquiring crochet hooks and some yarn, and crocheted little projects when we couldn't go outside for recess. I crochet only sporadically, but have made assorted hats, afghans, a tiny pink outfit for my granddaughter, and a snood for part of a medieval Halloween costume (a snood is kind of like a hair net, but usually decorative). Right now, I'm crocheting a ripple afghan for my brother's birthday. I don't crochet very fast, but put in four hours a day, 5-6 days a week, because his birthday is rearing up in a few weeks. With any luck, I'll get it finished in time.

Haha I was the dolie person, I tried knitting and struggled but 5 months ago (at 56yrs) I tried crochet and not stopped. I've made 2 granny square cardigans and 4 other jumpers and a beautiful poncho. I have 8 jumpers on my todo list including learning lace. I normally have 3 projects going to keep fresh and enjoy so a crochet frog and the sorting hat from Harry potter. When ever I sit I crochet. I really enjoy your videos and learning history etc, thank you for making it possible for people to learn ❤

Well said I don't like the way it's seen as 2nd to Knitting as it's more fun and can make more things And Yes it's not just for Granny Great Video

I dont know if this is a myth but When you learn crochet first continental knitting is easier

I taught myself to crochet in the 70s-learned to read a pattern and went from there. Now I have 2 granddaughters, 18 and 24 , who have learned to crochet from tutorials on KZfaq. They love it and I am amazed at the items they choose to make. So crocheting is definitely not just for old grandmas...well, it is definitely for this old grandma. Thanks for debunking so many myths!!

Hi Elise, I'm one of those lucky few who started crocheting at about 4 years old. I remember I wasn't reading yet. I think I was driving my mom nuts, pestering her to teach me. So, she made me sit and watch her stitch for, what seemed like forever! Lol! Then she gave me a hook and a ball of yarn. I was making doll clothes with no patterns pretty soon after. Mom got into making doilies and that was inspiring for me too. I have made a few in my 50+ years. So glad I learned to read and "decode" crochet patterns. I'm a knitter now too. It took me a little longer to get that down though and I still consider myself as just an advanced beginner. I'm still learning new knitting skills and techniques every day. At the moment, I'm working on a Shetland Lace project. I have a friend who has hit a "snag" in the pattern and she has enlisted me to try and help figure out what the problem is. So, I started with the same pattern. I'm getting used to reading the chart, taking my time to avoid making big mistakes, using lots of stitch markers (that somehow manage to wander off my needles 🤷). But, I can honestly say that I am thoroughly enjoying the challenge of this project. 😊 And, I wholeheartedly encourage anyone-who has the desire to learn any of the yarn arts-to take a deep breath and dive on in. 💜✌️🧶

My grandma taught me to knit when I was pre-teen and I taught myself to crochet through books in my twenties and I've been crocheting and knitting for nearly half a century. I like crochet because it's more like sculpting and it doesn't stretch much. I like knitting because it's flat and the stitches are straight. It has it's own beauty and I like the colorwork patterns and unlimited stitches. I like them both for different reasons. When AI takes over, there are knitting machines but I never heard of a crocheting machine so humans that can crochet will be much needed in a robot world. LOL!!

The biggest myth I held was that crochet did not create good wearable. I was taught to knit first. My grandmother thought that yarn was for knitting, to make garments. Thread was for crochet. I remember when I worked with a #4 yarn and crochet, she lost her mind. Now so many great designs for absolutely great crochet clothing open up the field to so many. I really get totally inspired by this new generation.

I'm a man who has been crocheting for over 40 years. My grandmother used to crochet. The only things I ever saw her crochet were doilies, baby booties, and chevron/zig-zag pattern blankets. She never taught me to crochet, but I used to be fascinated watching her crochet. Years after she passed, I was in a store (I think it was a Woolworth's) and saw a little booklet teaching beginning crochet. I think it cost about 50 cents. I decided to buy it and try to learn to crochet like my grandmother. I have been crocheting ever since. The first major project I ever finished was a blanket using the Tunisian crochet technique. I still have that blanket over an easy chair in my den.

Thank you for talking about the myth about crocheting is for men only. I don't crochet but I do knit and I think a few of these myths and misconceptions overlap. Knitting is something my great grandmother taught to me when I was young as a way of passing on her knowledge and showing her affection when she babysat my brother and I as children. It is a way I keep her memory close.

Very well said, Elise!! ❤❤❤

All you said it's true . I started when i was 7 year's old with my grandmother . I still remember my first project was a shopping net bag made of nylon rope ( we use to hang cloths ) . When i travel i always put a matker instead of long loop and it be more safe . 😊 thanks for remind me of my happy days .

I started to crochet as a guy in my 20s, specifically amigurumi. I've never looked back. Coolest part about this being my hobby is that I sell the little characters I make for just enough to cover any yarn I need to purchase, or any tools. Speaking of tools, while I agree that you really don't need a lot of fancy gadgets for crochet, I highly recommend people new to the hobby to purchase some stitch markers. A dozen of them will probably only cost you three bucks and they will last forever. I'm still using the same ones I bought a decade ago, and I use them literally every project.

I've been crocheting for over 50 years! My grandma taught me when I was just 5 years old. It has been my favorite craft, even though I have tried many other crafts through the years. Its portability, low cost, and beauty are just a few of the reasons why. I always thought that crochet was the poor relative of knitting, but KZfaq has definitely opened up the amazing realm of possibilities for incredible projects, from the easiest to the most complex. Long live crochet!! ❤❤❤