A Golden Jubilee year

[darski]

I've just realized that I am in my 60th year of crochet.  Wow   how did that happen

 

I am more amazed at how crochet has changed since I started making little roses for that 50's fave - Irish crochet potholders.

 

I'm just wondering if others have noticed how crochet has changed and if so; how?

 

I think the biggest change I have seen is the fact that every mother/housewife I knew 'of course' knitted and/or crocheted.  It was just a part of life.  it now seems to be a special skill acquired by aficionados.

 

 

 

 

[Granny Square]

^{Ooh, thanks for that link-lovely stuff!  And congratulations on your Golden Jubilee!}

 

^{So true (and sad) that crochet and knitting aren't so much a given any more, like cooking from scratch.  "Why bother" for many.  I crocheted and knitted some wedding and more recently, baby shower items for my niece-in-law, she appreciated them but when I offered to teach her how, she politely wrinkled her nose and said "no thanks it takes too long".}

 

^{One thing that's changed, when I learned to crochet around 1970, every other pattern seemed to be a granny square!} 

[katyallen815]

wow, congratZ!!    I remember long ago when i first knew I wanted to crochet, and it was because of an afghan my best friends grandma had on the bed, when we stayed over a weekend, it was of course white, with red irish roses in the center! Thanks for bringing that back to the forefront of my mind, it is the first time i KNEW i would crochet and not too many years later, i taught myself and haven't stopped since! I believe it is something that is born in us, comes down through the genes and generations before us, and it isnt' hard to imagine sitting in a log cabin, in front of a crackling fire, and making warm woolen outerwear for children.. Whatever it is in us, Im glad I have it.     congratz again, 60 years, sheesh!    

[Tampa Doll]

I can remember my Mom and her friends sitting and talking while they knitted crocheted and tatted.  If I remember there was also one who embroidered.

 

It sure has changed and I think for the better.  There are so many patterns and stitches and beautiful things made now and we still cling to some of the old.

[darski]

I do agree that our options for crochet are much greater now but part of me misses the ubiquitous nature of all the home crafts.

 

OTOH I would not give up my internet and Crochetville for a 1,000 more crocheters.

 

 

[nevam]

My mom didn't crochet or knit, but she did quilting and embroidery.  I had a dear Aunt who crocheted and I loved her doilies and such.  Such delicate thread things!  Then in the seventies she began to order afghan kits and made some beauties.  I didn't see her very often, but she was so pleased when I took up the hook and yarn, and praised my mediocre skills to the everyone.   Maybe crocheting does run in the family. I've been at it now for around 40 years.

[pat54]

I was never around anyone that crocheted or knitted.  It was a woman I had met at work.  We become good friends and I loved watching her make things.  I was 19 at the time and she is the one you taught me.  I realized that no matter how stressed I was, crocheting always made things calm, even when I had to pull out all the stiches over and over, LOL.

 

Congratulations on your Jubilee

[Real Deal]

I don't remember my grandmother and mother NOT crocheting and knitting regularly. They always had projects going. And that doesn't even count the sewing, embroidery, needlepoint and quilting.

[imanurse55]

Congratulations on your Jubilee!!!

One of my grandmothers was a wonderful crocheter and I loved the wonderful things she made me. I particularly remember the red poncho she made me that I adored!  Unfortunately, I had no interest in learning, and she passed when I was 15, but there must be something in the genes because 5 years ago I decided  I wanted to learn how to crochet and I haven't looked back since! Often times, I find myself thinking about my Grandma when I'm 'hooking'.