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I love drawing inspiration from things I find in my daily life We talk Easter and the inner confidence crochet can bring with Meredith Crawford Who doesn’t adore a love story? When did your relationship with crochet begin? It started during the summer before my junior year of college. I had recently taught myself to knit and became completely obsessed. Soon after that I discovered crochet and fell in love all over again.
If you had to only choose one craft to continue, which would it be – crochet or knitting? Oh gosh! That’s quite the tricky question. I love each craft for different reasons. I guess if I had to choose in a life or death situation… I might have to go with crochet. It just comes naturally to me and I feel a freedom to be creative when holding a crochet hook in my hands. With crochet, I am free to be me and that is a beautiful feeling.
You mention in your book that your confidence grew from your passion – do you see crochet as a way of giving shy people a voice? It definitely worked for me! I always had a voice, I just never used it. I was finally able to express myself when I discovered crochet, blogging, and photography. I started discovering and valuing myself in a way that I never did before. It is my hope that others who struggle with fear are able to experience joy with crochet and find a way to share it with others.
Where do your find your inspiration? I find inspiration in fashion magazines, beautiful photography, colour palettes, fabric prints, and often in the most unexpected places. I love drawing inspiration from things I find in my daily life and using crochet to create something unique.
What are your top tips for any beginners embarking on their first crochet experience? Don’t be afraid to start over a few times. It might take a couple of tries but eventually it will click! Also, make sure you are using the correct hook to match the yarn weight. This makes a big difference for beginners!
Is crochet the latest craft craze? I’m pretty crazy about it! I think crochet is an amazing and versatile craft that is going to continue to grow and change in the future. It’s incredible to play a small part in that change!
Which project is your favourite from Crochet with One Sheepish Girl? I absolutely love the heart pocket apron! It was inspired by Lucille Ball’s apron from I Love Lucy. I have seen way too many repeats of that show. I am thankful her sweet apron with the heart pocket stuck in my mind so I could create this piece!
Is there anything you desperately want to make but haven’t found the time yet? I would love to crochet a pair of socks. I’m not sure why but crochet socks seem incredibly intimidating. Maybe I will finally give it a try soon!
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What do you love about Easter? I love celebrating Easter with my family and remembering what the day represents in our faith. We also love watching the Fred Astaire and Judy Garland musical, Easter Parade, every year. It’s one of my favourite traditions! Although I don’t usually decorate for Easter, I have made crochet eggs before! They’re such a fun and quick pattern - a few crochet eggs hanging on a string of yarn would make a perfect Easter garland!
Now you’re not a sheepish girl, what pseudonym would you give yourself? This is something I have been thinking about a lot lately. I’m really not sure! One Sheepish Girl will always be part of me but as I grow and move forward, I know it will not define me.
What’s on the horizon for you as One Sheepish Girl? One Sheepish Girl is going to grow as I grow and hopefully continue to be a place of creative inspiration. I am excited to see what the future holds!
Discover more from Meredith at onesheepishgirl.com!
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