When you fill your house with things that have meaning, your house becomes a home.
I truly believe this and I also firmly believe hand crafted items have a special story behind them. I also believe the nicks and dings in things build character. Hand made is not perfect in terms of machine perfect but it is a perfect gift and a perfect addition to your home.
Crocheted throws are one thing I really do treasure. Besides always being someone who loves to cuddle, a throw is a not only comforting but functional. Some of my earliest memories are of my Grandma crocheting. She was always busy and the rolls of yarn mesmerized me almost as much as those tiny crafting scissors she often wore around her neck so they were always in reach. She always seemed perfectly content and gifted her creations to family....and I would like to imagine some special friends too.
She had a perseverance and commitment I strive to achieve. Her throws were BIG. I am talking blanket size. I tend to make lap throws mainly because of how and why I started. My little gem was not even a preschooler when I asked my mom to teach me this craft so I could one day teach my daughter. My daughter was already my budding champion and coach asking me to make her a blanket. For a little kiddo, you need a little blanket. And I know this may sound crazy coming from a lady on Maui but during the winter the mornings could be chilly as I drove down to work so a tiny lap throw to toss on my legs on my morning commute was just what I needed. I still have one of my very first lap throws in my car. Yes, it is faded over the years due to sun beating in on it but it is still functional and loved.
My stitch pattern for these are always the same. The pattern my Grandma used, my mom used, and one day my daughter will use. However, I do LOVE the yarn that changes color and creates unexpected wild patterns and pop with color. But I will still crochet along the color changing pattern I was originally taught which can be seen in the purple and cream throw pictured below. I am also known to experiment and have added touches of color and embellishments to a single tone throw such as my "Christmas-themed" throw.
Each throw takes hours upon hours of work but each stitch is counted and created with love....and there is such a relaxing element to this repetitive work. I am beyond happy to share it with you.
Check out our Eclectic Vibrant Gifts etsy shop for crocheted throws currently in our inventory.
I truly believe this and I also firmly believe hand crafted items have a special story behind them. I also believe the nicks and dings in things build character. Hand made is not perfect in terms of machine perfect but it is a perfect gift and a perfect addition to your home.
Crocheted throws are one thing I really do treasure. Besides always being someone who loves to cuddle, a throw is a not only comforting but functional. Some of my earliest memories are of my Grandma crocheting. She was always busy and the rolls of yarn mesmerized me almost as much as those tiny crafting scissors she often wore around her neck so they were always in reach. She always seemed perfectly content and gifted her creations to family....and I would like to imagine some special friends too.
She had a perseverance and commitment I strive to achieve. Her throws were BIG. I am talking blanket size. I tend to make lap throws mainly because of how and why I started. My little gem was not even a preschooler when I asked my mom to teach me this craft so I could one day teach my daughter. My daughter was already my budding champion and coach asking me to make her a blanket. For a little kiddo, you need a little blanket. And I know this may sound crazy coming from a lady on Maui but during the winter the mornings could be chilly as I drove down to work so a tiny lap throw to toss on my legs on my morning commute was just what I needed. I still have one of my very first lap throws in my car. Yes, it is faded over the years due to sun beating in on it but it is still functional and loved.
My stitch pattern for these are always the same. The pattern my Grandma used, my mom used, and one day my daughter will use. However, I do LOVE the yarn that changes color and creates unexpected wild patterns and pop with color. But I will still crochet along the color changing pattern I was originally taught which can be seen in the purple and cream throw pictured below. I am also known to experiment and have added touches of color and embellishments to a single tone throw such as my "Christmas-themed" throw.
Each throw takes hours upon hours of work but each stitch is counted and created with love....and there is such a relaxing element to this repetitive work. I am beyond happy to share it with you.
Check out our Eclectic Vibrant Gifts etsy shop for crocheted throws currently in our inventory.
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