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21. Yarncrafts started making a comeback in about the mid '00s by young people bc I at early 50's was learning knitting....

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Wed Sep 10, 2025, 02:36 PM

Sep 10

around the same time, so I heard about that. Maybe it took a dip again by the late '10's, and now is re-returning.

My mom could knit, and maybe crochet some. Her mom really could crochet. Made me a bedspread, and my sister, and I afghans.
They both were excellent at embroidery!

I found a good book to teach me knitting. Crocheting intimidated me, so I started with knitting. Then I found good online instructions for crochet a few years later.

Since I draw, I didn't push to crochet, or knit fast bc I thought it might affect my drawing abilities by straining my hands. I don't think I'd have the patience for an afghan bc it'd take me months. I made a full winter scarf with all kinds of patterns early on bc I was so happy to learn; since I actually tried 2xs at 17, and early '30s and didn't work out then.

If I ever make the vest I'd like to make, that'd be enough of an accomplishment! 😄

Did you know there are threads with real thin metal that are used to add little lights to a yarn crafted piece!

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