I remember my grandmother would knit and crochet blankets. As a young child, I would sit fascinated at how fast her old fingers worked. She would try to show me how, and I can remember her 80+ year old, worn hands would hold my hands and fingers to help me. I am now 54 years old and I cherish these memories and cherish the throws I kept!
I would love to win some of your yarns! They look so soft and high quality. It reminds me of my first time seeing snow with my grandparents and my grandma was knitting a similar style blanket and gave it to me and I have kept it ever since. Best blanket and now I want to make one for my grandfather. rip grandma love you ❤. Thanks for taking the time for making this beginner blanket tutorial, that is easy to follow.❤
I’m an assistant principal at a K-8 school. One of the teachers in my building is teaching some of her students to crochet. I was invited to help. It has been one of the most enjoyable activities I’ve participated in as an AP. Seeing the excitement in in the eyes of students is always a memorable experience for me.
When I was born I got a hand mad blanket by my grandmother and befor that my great grandmother made it for my grandma and it’s been like that for decades and I plan to make one for my gran child 😊
Very beautiful and elegant shawl. A recent memory is my father passed away, and I was going through a bad phase as I was very close to him. All I did day and night was crochet. I used to sit and crochet for hours, it really helped me through my difficult phase. I would whole heartedly like to thank you for teaching this amazing art and coming up with amazing tutorials
This blanket will be the carrot before my nose to start knitting! I do know a couple of basics 😊 My warm memories are of my mom making so many cozy blankets and sweaters, but the best memory was when I wished I had a blanket for my 8 inch doll, who had her own tiny baby buggy or pram.. She smiled, and wipped up a beautiful little blanket to match the buggy. And, she gave the little blanket extra flare with its intricate pattern.. I thought I had the most amazing mom on earth, that she could make something so wonderful. She worked as a full time nurce, and ran a household with five children ❣️ She was amazing 😊
The memory I hold dear for blanket making, is knitting a baby blanket for my friend. She would come over just raving about how much she loved it. This blanket was actually suppose to be a surprise for her. I never let on it was for her. When I finally finished, I wrapped it up, and gave it to her at her Baby shower. I used a thick yarn for this and she was absolutely thrilled!
I'm a crocheter who literally just started learning to knit two weeks ago and this will be my second knitted project, such a beautiful blanket. My fondest memories are the births of my three beautiful children.
This blanket is gorgeous! And this yarn base looks so warm and snuggly! Thank you for the pattern, and all the patterns you give us. My mama was recently diagnosed with multiple dementias. It came on very suddenly and has been a huge life change and a daily struggle for us. We live together, I am her sole caregiver, and I am thankful for each and every good day we have together. I think of them as a gift. Everyone, remember to tell those you love that you do, we don't know when we won't be able to tell them again.
Recently I have been volunteering at my local Senior Citizens Center, on my first visit I felt everyone was sitting in their separate groups, very quiet, not interacting with each other! I asked the organizers to play some music and I started dancing in the empty spaces. The organizers joined me and gradually everyone started dancing with us! I was later told that they had never seen so many members getting off their seats and joining in a physical activity before this ! I was so pleased & I am going to remember this forever 😊❤🥹🤗
Love this blanket pattern. It reminds me of a knit blanket my grandmother had made years ago. When she passed there was only one blanket but 13 of us grandchildren. Each of us got a piece of her Knit & Quilt collection but that blanket was the most coveted. I received one of her lovely quilts. I now have 4 nieces and have plans to knit them each their own blanket so that they all get to keep the memory. I have even taught a couple of them how to crochet to help encourage the love of the needle arts. It's such a great memory no matter the craft!
Wonderful shawl, I love the simplicity. My recent memory is of a friend from my Air Force days . He passed away recently, but I always remember his absolute joy in every day. For him, there were no good or bad days, just different degrees of adventure. I will always remember that about him.
I remember when I first met my husband, in 8th grade. He was so kind to me, and to all of my friends. He's still kind - we will celebrate our 45th anniversary this month! And he loves hearing my knitting needles clack together...it reminds him of his own mother, who was an accomplished knitter.
Fond memory of my 2 four year old nieces sharing a swing under my parent's tree. Mom has since passed, but her joy in pushing them ever higher has stayed with me. She would have loved the colors on this blanket.
After the recent birth of my daughter ❤ her laugh out loud was magical. To hear her have so much fun and a true moment just between the 2 of us is now a great memory. I hold it dearly as I start to work on Monday again and will be away from her more... 💞 I love to see her on my home made crochet blanket.
I have so many treasured memories of my maternal grandmother, but my favorite childhood memory is me telling her there was a bug floating in her glass of champagne at a family party. She laughed and said that's OK, bugs don't drink very much! I think that was a good lesson in laughing at life's mishaps and looking at the bright side of every situation. That is how I try to live my life. I enjoy your videos and emails, because you have such a glowing happy attitude. Thank you!
Some of my favorite memories are of my parents waking me up at the crack of dawn to go fishing. At the time, I was unhappy to be up so early, but as I reflect back, they were times of peace and joy I will forever treasure. My father is now almost 90, and he has so many stories to tell of early morning fishing!
Beautiful blanket! A must do! My memory is of when my Mom passed away in 1994 and in 2015 My grandbaby at age 2 1/2 wrote scribbles on a piece of paper that spelled out my mother's name. She didn't write anything else on that paper and I still have it. I showed her it 6 years later and she colored another paper with her name in it with flowers and the sun. The universe is so vast and unknown. Have a blessed week everyone ❤❤❤
I met an older man recently who told me all about how he got into woodworking. It was wonderful to hear his stories and I'm grateful for the memory of them. Thank you!
With kids starting back to school here, it reminds me of my 38 year old son's first day at kindergarten all those years ago. The excitement on his part and the fear on my part as to what I was going to do with all my free time once he went. Didn't take long for us both to figure things out. It was a special time.
My family recently moved south & were in the path of the recent storm 🥺 We prayed for my family & shared a very special, emotional prayer & are very grateful for their safety. My SIL & I have a very special relationship. She is beautiful, kind, loving & so much more. While the storm was coming we shared the special prayer while we were so far apart ❤️ We Believe in prayer. I will be making this shawl for her, even though it’s not very cold where she is, she will feel my warmth & love in every stitch ❤️
So any really nice patterns lately. Not a crafting memory but a favorite. Our local dog club was doing demos at a local nursing home. At the end, it was announced that people could come pet the dogs. My heart sank as my bearded collie, Peaches, was not fond of strangers just coming up and petting her. All pf a sudden I felt her pull away from me toward a man lying on a stretcher. He was trying to say her name. She put her front feet up on the stretcher and let him pet her, even though his hand sometimes caught in her long hair. I’ve never been so proud. Dogs really do sense things about people.
I recently went to visit my daughter and grandkids for the weekend and was surprised to see that she displays the crochet blanket and beanie that I made for my grandson who is now 4 on his shelf. That moment will forever be a cherished memory along with the look on my granddaughters happy face when I gave her a crochet bear.
My daughter got home today for the first time since she left for college on August 12th. Every moment from the time she walked through the door are my most treasured memories now.
I remember when learning to knit and crochet, my Aunt June and Grandma and I would sit on Grandma’s porch . They were so patient in teaching me, and because of these special ladies I have a love of needle work .❤
Thanks so much - again - for another great pattern! 😘This past week I was honored as a Mary Kay Red Jacket Star Recruiter and an All Stars Star Consultant in Germany. My son got to be there as well and seeing the pride in his eyes brought tears to my eyes. This is a very special memory that is very important to me.
This pattern inspires me to continue my efforts at re-learning how to knit. I’m definitely making progress, so, soon I’ll feel capable enough to try this pattern. My most recent fondest memory if of our family reunion in July in Michigan. I saw cousins that I haven’t seen in more than 50 years, and some relatives I’d never met. My 98 year old aunt was able to attend, which was a treat for all. Wonderful memories!
Memories I will always hold close to my heart is being able to care for my elderly Mother who is now on hospice. Being her care giver through this trying time for her will always give me peace and comfort. She is a wonderful Mother and to be able to give her this gift of being with her everyday until the end will be a cherished memory the rest of my life.
My fondest memories are my mom teaching me how to knit and then just sitting together knitting or crocheting while watching TV or just talking about what went on during the day❤
My daughter was just talking to me and I had a vivid memory of the moment I woke early on the morning she was born knowing she was on her way! The excitement and concentration with each contraction. I love knitting and crocheting Blankets for us to snuggle under to watch TV or when we go camping. ❤
Oh goodness. A memory that I hold dear... seeing this pattern immediately reminds me of an afghan that my grandmother passed on to me when she was in her late 90s. It was a wonderful moment of great emotion, feeling like I had been chosen by her to be gifted such an incredible personal item. 💕🥰
A memory that I hold dear is the first time I zoomed with people I befriended through a live chat during lockdown. Some of us learned to crochet together and have been sharing tutorials like yours ever since.
I love watching you demonstrate the stitches! Always a fun watch. A favorite memory is sitting on my porch watching hummingbirds at our feeders. One day a beautiful green hummingbird noticed me and came very close to have a "look" at me! He stayed for 10-15 seconds watching me, his wings make a quiet "buzzing" noise!
A good recent memory is having to bottle feed a baby sheep. I am now 57 years old and used to do that when I was in my teens. I love the simplicity of this blanket. It is very pretty.
This is the most beautiful blanket and the colours are divine. The memory that I hold most dear is delivering my daughters second son on the bedroom floor….he came in a big hurry. It was the highlight of my life. ❤❤
I love these colors! Today, I'm holding dear the memory of holding my very first son - eleven years ago today! All those new feelings, so amazed, so sweet, so full of hope! I'm currently expecting baby number 8, and those feelings never get old. We are so blessed ❤️
This blanket is beautiful and definitely looks cozy! Knitting blankets always reminds me of my grandmother, who taught me how to knit, and all the times we spent knitting and chatting together. I cherish those memories of her and am so thankful that I got to have her in my life for so long...she lived to be 96.
I’ve been a teacher for 21 years, and one of my grads just asked to help make a knitting group, reminding me of all the teens I’ve started on this creative, sometimes chaotic, journey. Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful patterns. ❤
Mahalo/thank you for this blanket pattern. I live in tropics but love to knit blankets with cotton yarns that are comfortable in our warm humid climates. I knit a double sized blanket in 2.5 months to finish it for Christmas gift the day before. It was the most stitches I’ve knit in such a short time! But my son’s family loves it, often snuggling under in a tight group to watch TV or movie. Again, mahalo much.
Love this beautiful blanket. My most memorable moment is being present when my daughter gives birth to my first grandchild. Such a joy to be a grandmother .
With the resent medical conditions my daughter (12 yrs old) has and has been diagnosed with. I am holding close to my heart any and all moments that we get to spend just hangout quietly doing our crafts her drawing and me knitting. It’s so wonderful that we love to sit and do these different things together.
My grandmother used to make and sell blankets. I can remember going to her place and looking at the blankets before she gave them to their recipients. They were all so lovely, and this pattern actually reminds me of my grandmother.
My most beautiful memory recently is sitting on couch 🛋 with my sons snuggled up on.each side me while we share a blanket. It was so sweet it melted my momma heart. Creating a blanket like this will make those memories tangible. Every time you hold it you will be reminded of that sweet moment.
What a gorgeous knit blanket! Ive been crocheting the last couple of years and decided 2023 was the year I’d learn how to knit so this a perfect project for me to learn my stitches and practice my tension. I’ll be checking out your previous knit videos too for more inspiration so thank you Chandi. Also thanks for the chance to win some of your gorgeous yarns!!! I’m so excited. My fondest memory was when my daughter spoke for the first time at the age of 2. You may ask why this was so special, it’s because she’s on the autism spectrum and I thought she would never talk. When she spoke I just cried. I’ll never take anything for granted and still cherish any little moments and milestones she reaches. I’m truly blessed ☺️ 🙋🏻♀️💕💕
I'm leaving to visit my family next Friday in Northern Idaho. Everytime I start counting down the days, I start getting nostalgic about all the fall colors and the mountains, rivers, and the indescribable views. I live in Florida so we have beauty, but it's different. Every place has it's own charm. I love watching your videos for the intro. When you describe nature and all it's beauty. Thank you Chandi. 😊
I have a fond memory of my mom teaching me how to crochet a granny square about 10 years ago. She would have been so proud of me learning how to knit, especially me knitting socks.
I've been knitting since I was 9 years old, and in 4-H, I'm 63 now.. knitting has been my stress reliever, and I've clothed all my family members over the years. Nothing is more satisfying than hand knitting a sweater or hat that you know will keep someone warm and cozy! Thank you, Chandi, for all the beautiful patterns and yarn!
My grandmother taught me how to crochet the summer before I was in the fourth grade. I made my mom a pillow with my grandma's help. I've been crafting ever since. I love your videos and your website. And your patterns are just delightful. Thank you so much for you.
Another breathtaking pattern, the colours are soft and warm and beautiful. My greatest memories was when I was a little girl, back home in Lisbon Portugal, going on weekends to my grandparents farm in the country. How excited I would get as we drove closer and closer to the big giant gates to their farm. The aroma of all the fruits, and knowing I'd be surrounded by adorable animals that I adored. But most of all embracing my grandparents that I loved so much. Their farm was my magic place. I miss them so much.
What a lovely blanket. It reminds me of hanging out with by dearest friend, drinking hot tea, knitting and watching Practical Magic or Chocolat. Such beautiful memories, laughing and being comfortable whenever we spend time together.
I left the hospital yesterday, staying with my sister who had a heart valve clip. This stay is going to be one of my best memories. We knitted and crocheted together in the hospital and we had a long and beautiful week of sister time. The best! ❤❤❤
I began hiking with my grandson again recently after a 3 year hiatus. I started him hiking when he was 3.5 years old and visiting the places we hiked back then brought back such wonderful memories. He's 10 now and still has that beautiful sense of wonder. Thank you again for another lovely pattern beautiful lady!
A memory I hold dear is when I knitted my first jumper for my Dad at 12 years old. My brother however loved it so much my dad gave it to him and he wore it that much that it started to fall apart. It made me so happy how both of them loved my jumper.😊
Such a beautiful blanket... i love how you wear it too, ive been known to walk around the house in a blanket. A recent photograph of my neice triggered a memory i had long forgotten. She was at the seaside with her mum making sand castles, and i remembered making very similar ones with her father, who we lost 3 years ago on the 19th of this month. She is 7 now and the smile as she showed me her creation with seaweed and pebble decorations reminded me so much of my little brother as a child. We were 11 years apart so i spent a lot of time caring for him while my mum was at work. He may have only been here for 4 years of her little life but that smile reminds me he is in her somewhere, and so still with us also. Lots of love and many thanks for your generostity each week. Blessings. ❤
A recent memory was of a particularly happy family holiday we had when my children were all young and needing their mother! I miss both the Children and the family holidays and it particularly hit me how long it has been since I've felt so full of life. My crafting has nearly filled the gaps where life roles have slipped away but I still hold very dear to those happy memories. As usual you present the most beautiful yarns alongside adorable patterns ❤
Gorgeous blanket, Chandi. My mom has dementia and she is a shadow of who she used to be, but recently I sat with her while my dad went to his doc appt. She was doing her typical mindless wandering, but she came around my dads chair (she's about 3.5 ft tall, literally) , peeked around and said "Bah! " to try to scare me. Then she laughed and laughed. I remember all the years of her doing that when her mind was intact. She had such a great sense of humor and was a spicy spunky little Japanese lady. I was thankful for the reminder of who she used to be. Have a lovely lovely day!
Beautiful pattern! Yesterday at my Mom’s Assisted Living facility, a resident turned 100! Helped the staff decorate for this momentous occasion. The family was so happy. I will cherish being a part of it for a long time.
I love blankets, they are always a part of my cosiest, warmest memories. I love those chilly mornings with a cup of hot tea brightened by the cuddles with my sweetest bunny.
I've been going through Cognitive Processing Therapy for childhood trauma and have had so much growth through it! Ive been seeing so much more life and happiness compared to the depression i was in fpr months prior to therapy! I will always be so grateful for the wonderful therapist and husband i have for support through it all! I am so thankful to be able to see the beauty in life again, and to start to see the beauty in myself for the first time in my life... I've been on a self discovery journey for a long time but haven't truly been able to know and appreciate myself before healing my trauma and validating it for myself ❤ thank you Chandi for providing the opportunity to share this and to be grateful for life!
Love the colours and what a beautiful pattern. Yesterday was the 18 th year of the passing of my son and I was remembering a movie we went to just the two of us. Re-lived that moment and felt rather sad but happy to have the wonderful memory. It was a few months after that that he passed away and it is a bittersweet memory.
What a beautiful pattern! It's perfect for my return to knitting. Writing from South Africa, I've just returned from visiting my daughter who's working in Ireland. The country is beautiful but most precious was the time we spent together exploring the country or just chilling on the couch having mother-daughter conversations and relishing our time together. Thank you for your beautiful patterns; I've been enjoying your crochet patterns and look forward to tackling this knit one.
Chandi - thank you for always making me smile! I love watching your Tuesday lives and your tutorials! This week I got to visit a dear friend and her kids -- we sat around a campfire with old and new friends, shared stories, drank tea, ate frozen custard, told "getting to know you" and "I remember when" stories, and it was truly glorious. I would LOVE to make one of these blankets for our next campfire!
I love that this pattern is in a chunky yarn. One of my favorite memories is spending time with my grandmother. She taught me so much about all things crafty but especially knitting and crocheting. Thank you for this wonderful pattern.
What a beautiful pattern! September always brings lots of memories - going back to school, sending my children back to school, picking up apples, pears, peppers, and tomatoes for canning. My late mom and I used to do a lot of canning, preparing for winter. Loved spending time with her- roasting peppers, eggplants, then peeling the skins and adding them in jars with garlic and herbs. Miss my mom, cherishing my memories.
The blanket looks beautiful! One of my favorite memories is right before my Grandma went into hospice. I don’t even remember what we were talking about, but I remember sitting there chatting and laughing about random things. I was so blessed to have had a wonderful family that gave me fantastic memories to look back on.
I am reminded of the special items precious friends have made for me in the past. Grandma made sweaters for each of her five grandchildren,including me. They were gorgeous and warm.
A beautiful recent memory is from this past winter taking my 5 year old grandson to the library for the first time watching him pick out a few books coming back home and curling up together under a snuggly knitted blanket I made him and taking turns reading to each other such a proud grandma moment seeing and hearing how beautifully be reads
I needed something from my desk the other day, and as I was looking for it, I came across a note from Mom (who passed a few years ago), telling me to have a nice day. I keep moving it around in the desk, so that I will come across it every once in a while, and most times I've forgotten about it, and it comes as a bittersweet surprise. Over the years I made several blankets for Mom, she would really like this one.
School started recently and it always brings back childhood memories of riding the bus and listening to Paula Abdul 😊 You learn so much riding the school bus!
My mom is 92, with beginning to mid stage dementia. She use to knit all the time for babies. I tried learning to knit when I was in my preteens and couldn't do it. I can crochet, but I want to learn how to knit. I'm excited to try this. It looks beautiful and soft and a beautiful reminder of my mom's knitting.
Absolutely gorgeous, my Aunt Helen taught me to crochet many years ago. She tried knitting, but I just couldn’t get it. I am now a knitter and she is smiling down on me from heaven❤️
My recent memory was of my grandmother's house on a rainy day. The house had deep eves that protected the windows when it rained, so you could throw open a window and sit on the sill to enjoy the cool air and sound of the rain in the trees. Sweet memory....I can still smell the rain😊
This looks scrumptious! I'm already working on a TARDIS blanket and a gazillion other projects (yes, I'm a nerd), but I'll have to add to my list! As for my memory, we got an elderly rescue kitty not long ago. I said no cats (I'm allergic), but my bf wouldn't leave the shelter without her. She was TERRIFIED of us for months. Now though, having her lay on my legs with my hedgehog in my shirt while I'm stitching away might be the best memory I'll ever have.
THIS is gorgeous!!! And the yarn looks so squishy and soft. Memories help me to heal from losing my only child, Corrina, 18 years ago. Every night before bed I choose a time period in her short life (she was 18 when she passed away) and I think back and choose a memory to fall asleep with. Last night I remembered the day I brought that beautiful baby home from the hospital. I remember being a nervous wreck but all I wanted to do was hold her, watch her sleep, count her tiny fingers and toes, and just watch her breathe. So, that is the memory that I'm carrying with me today!!
Beautiful blanket. While watching my two younger dogs playing together, I had a sweet memory of my two older dogs playing together when they were young (we lost of the older ones last year). Always enjoy watching and playing with my pups.
Oh what warmth this exudes. Thank you. My daughter's close friend from high school is having her first baby (babies having babies sure make you feel old). She picked out the yarn and completed the blanket for the shower. To give what she wanted and to meet her expectations was so very rewarding.
I haven’t really worked with chunky yarn. My favorite memories when I get to sit with my friends and craft. We share and enjoy our passion for our craft. We tell stories about the people we are working our projects for and it is a special time and I always learn something to help my projects to make them better.
What a beautiful pattern. I didn’t learn to knit until I became an adult. But as a child I taught myself to crochet. I remember making this ghastly (at least now) hat for my grandmother. She wore it proudly; even in public! It started my love for needle art of all kinds.
Gorgeous blanket!! I hold dear the way my Golden Retriever greeted me at the door yesterday after having spent 3 days in the hospital having tests run. That big lug of a dog was giving me that “Golden” smile with tail wagging so hard. I knew I was loved and missed.
This morning my “photo memories” were from a vacation my husband and I took three years ago. We went to the Yellowstone area and had such an incredible time together. I’ve never felt so at home, while being so far from home. We haven’t had an opportunity to go back since that trip a few years ago but I absolutely cherish the memories of it.
Beautiful blanket/wrap... Visited my grand son last week... watched him take his first run on his wobbly legs... How precious are the memories we carry... Thank you for another lovely project!😍😍
One of the most special memories, that I hold very close to my heart, is from Easter morning a few Easter’s ago. We have 3 adult sons, and 3 grandchildren. We would have an Easter egg hunt for the grand kids around 9-10 in the morning. My oldest son, Brandon has a daughter, Brooklynn. My middle son, Justin has two kids, his daughter, Isabel(Izzy) and his son, Chase. Our youngest son doesn’t have any children as yet. Well my sons would follow the kids around the yard, to help the kids find eggs. I loved just watching my sons with their kids. Everyone was laughing and running around. Hearing all of their laughter, including their dads holds a very special place in my heart. Sadly we lost our son Justin in April of 2021 to motorcycle accident. His kids’ mom won’t let them come over for even part of the day on any holiday anymore.
I remember learning to crochet when I was young and as a preteen I made a pillow using popcorn stitches and huge tassels on the corners. I gave it to my grandma who exclaimed at how much she loved it. When she passed, I was given the pillow back to remember her by.😊
My late mother and I shared a love for cozy mysteries, and I still smile at the memory of watching “Death On the Nile” and jointly reciting key phrases throughout? “Seulement pour les vacances, mon ami!” and “Never have I seen such a reptile in a first class cabin!” were favorites. 🔎
One of my favorite memories was learning how to knit after 50 years of crocheting. Since I was a child I've always wanted to learn and finally now I did. I LOVE knitting! ❤️ Thanks for the giveaway. 😊
Good morning Chandi, As I age I feel that time is swiftly moving by but 8 years ago I became. Nana to my grandson and he is a joy to behold as he is my heart and I am so truly blessed. 75 years young. 😊🙏🏾
I also have so many cherished memories, my most recent is I crocheted a bag for a friends little girl as a thank you gift, she made me a delightful card when I wasn't well. This little girl is thrilled with her bag. This actually humbled me as it was only a simple item but brought someone else so much joy.
What an absolutely scrumptious blanket and yarn!! I've been knitting more and more and every time I think of my childhood with my grandma. She passed away in May and I really miss her. She was such an amazing knitter and crocheter. Thank you so much for the pattern and demo!
A trip this summer with my best friend is a recent memory I hold dear. For a year now, we live on opposite ends of the US & for me remembering the adventures, fun & laughter of that trip shortens the physical distance between us.
I've been in a constant of rotation of projects, I do a lot of things even with all these hobbies. Crochet, knit, animate, a lot of things including handiwork with wood and such. But sometimes it good to take a break. My fondest memory was actually this summer, taking a break and sitting on a porch at a cabin with the ones I love and cherish. We stared out onto the beautiful field and soaked it all in. Fireflies all around.
A memory of my uncle's greeting every time we would visit him and his favourite sayings. He passed away in June. He was an uncle through marriage but one of the toughest losses I have had in my life. One of his last meals when he could still eat was actually soup I made for him. He was refusing to eat most of the time but would eat if I made the food. Beautiful blanket. Looking forward to learning more from your channel. Thank you for sharing with us.
My kids going to their first days of school. They were all so worried but loved it but the hugs I got at the end of yhe day and the I missed you mommy were the best part.
I made a baby blanket for my first grandchild and seeing him wrapped in it touched me so deeply as I had a stroke and have limited vision now. I thought my knitting days were over… but I had to make him a blanket and with the help of tools (markers, stitch counter, etc) I found out knitting is not a lost art to me!
Beautiful blanket! Can’t wait to make one! Latest happy memory was spending dinner with my granddaughter for her 14th birthday. Just she and I, trying/sharing dishes we had never eaten before and laughing and taking selfies. She’s an amazing person. So blessed!
You truly inspire me to continue knitting and trying new projects! Your videos are so soothing and perfect for helping me relax. Everything you make is absolutely stunning! My newest and most favorite memory is the birth of my daughter and first child! 30 hrs of labor and 3 hrs of pushing, but it was all worth it for this bundle of joy🥰 she is 3 weeks old now and growing so well!
I stopped knitting because I was making tons of mistakes, I gave a resident the expensive yarns I had purchased, recently I was told she passed but that she had made her new grand baby's hats booties and a sweater to match out of the yarns I gave her her family told me she really injured knitting while in the hospital, it has made me want to start knitting again even if I make lots of mistakes, Maria always told me they are not mistakes just little beauty bumps that can always be fixed, thanks for the new ideas
@peggyhamzy awww that is so beautiful and special that she used your yarn to make beautiful things for her grand babies! Keep going with the knitting!! You can do it! Don't forget that even the experts make mistakes too! It's just a part of being human. But powering through those mistakes is so worth it when you have a beautiful finished work in the end!!
I remember my grandmother would knit and crochet blankets. As a young child, I would sit fascinated at how fast her old fingers worked. She would try to show me how, and I can remember her 80+ year old, worn hands would hold my hands and fingers to help me. I am now 54 years old and I cherish these memories and cherish the throws I kept!
I would love to win some of your yarns! They look so soft and high quality. It reminds me of my first time seeing snow with my grandparents and my grandma was knitting a similar style blanket and gave it to me and I have kept it ever since. Best blanket and now I want to make one for my grandfather. rip grandma love you ❤. Thanks for taking the time for making this beginner blanket tutorial, that is easy to follow.❤
I’m an assistant principal at a K-8 school. One of the teachers in my building is teaching some of her students to crochet. I was invited to help. It has been one of the most enjoyable activities I’ve participated in as an AP. Seeing the excitement in in the eyes of students is always a memorable experience for me.
When I was born I got a hand mad blanket by my grandmother and befor that my great grandmother made it for my grandma and it’s been like that for decades and I plan to make one for my gran child 😊
Very beautiful and elegant shawl. A recent memory is my father passed away, and I was going through a bad phase as I was very close to him. All I did day and night was crochet. I used to sit and crochet for hours, it really helped me through my difficult phase. I would whole heartedly like to thank you for teaching this amazing art and coming up with amazing tutorials
Crochet was my comfort when my dad was dying 5 years ago. So very sorry for your loss. ❤
@@maisiecat71 thank you dear. I am sorry to hear and I can connect with you. I understand how it feels. Glad to speak to a like-minded person
I'm very sorry for your loss but am so glad that crochet helped you through that hard time. Thank you for sharing with us 🩷
@@ExpressionFiberArts thank you 🙏
This blanket will be the carrot before my nose to start knitting! I do know a couple of basics 😊 My warm memories are of my mom making so many cozy blankets and sweaters, but the best memory was when I wished I had a blanket for my 8 inch doll, who had her own tiny baby buggy or pram.. She smiled, and wipped up a beautiful little blanket to match the buggy. And, she gave the little blanket extra flare with its intricate pattern.. I thought I had the most amazing mom on earth, that she could make something so wonderful. She worked as a full time nurce, and ran a household with five children ❣️ She was amazing 😊
The memory I hold dear for blanket making, is knitting a baby blanket for my friend. She would come over just raving about how much she loved it. This blanket was actually suppose to be a surprise for her. I never let on it was for her. When I finally finished, I wrapped it up, and gave it to her at her Baby shower. I used a thick yarn for this and she was absolutely thrilled!
I'm a crocheter who literally just started learning to knit two weeks ago and this will be my second knitted project, such a beautiful blanket. My fondest memories are the births of my three beautiful children.
This blanket is gorgeous! And this yarn base looks so warm and snuggly! Thank you for the pattern, and all the patterns you give us. My mama was recently diagnosed with multiple dementias. It came on very suddenly and has been a huge life change and a daily struggle for us. We live together, I am her sole caregiver, and I am thankful for each and every good day we have together. I think of them as a gift. Everyone, remember to tell those you love that you do, we don't know when we won't be able to tell them again.
Recently I have been volunteering at my local Senior Citizens Center, on my first visit I felt everyone was sitting in their separate groups, very quiet, not interacting with each other! I asked the organizers to play some music and I started dancing in the empty spaces. The organizers joined me and gradually everyone started dancing with us!
I was later told that they had never seen so many members getting off their seats and joining in a physical activity before this ! I was so pleased & I am going to remember this forever 😊❤🥹🤗
Aww, that's a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it with us. 🩷
Love this blanket pattern. It reminds me of a knit blanket my grandmother had made years ago. When she passed there was only one blanket but 13 of us grandchildren. Each of us got a piece of her Knit & Quilt collection but that blanket was the most coveted. I received one of her lovely quilts. I now have 4 nieces and have plans to knit them each their own blanket so that they all get to keep the memory. I have even taught a couple of them how to crochet to help encourage the love of the needle arts. It's such a great memory no matter the craft!
Wonderful shawl, I love the simplicity. My recent memory is of a friend from my Air Force days . He passed away recently, but I always remember his absolute joy in every day. For him, there were no good or bad days, just different degrees of adventure. I will always remember that about him.
I remember when I first met my husband, in 8th grade. He was so kind to me, and to all of my friends.
He's still kind - we will celebrate our 45th anniversary this month!
And he loves hearing my knitting needles clack together...it reminds him of his own mother, who was an accomplished knitter.
Fond memory of my 2 four year old nieces sharing a swing under my parent's tree. Mom has since passed, but her joy in pushing them ever higher has stayed with me. She would have loved the colors on this blanket.
After the recent birth of my daughter ❤ her laugh out loud was magical. To hear her have so much fun and a true moment just between the 2 of us is now a great memory. I hold it dearly as I start to work on Monday again and will be away from her more... 💞
I love to see her on my home made crochet blanket.
I have so many treasured memories of my maternal grandmother, but my favorite childhood memory is me telling her there was a bug floating in her glass of champagne at a family party. She laughed and said that's OK, bugs don't drink very much! I think that was a good lesson in laughing at life's mishaps and looking at the bright side of every situation. That is how I try to live my life. I enjoy your videos and emails, because you have such a glowing happy attitude. Thank you!
Some of my favorite memories are of my parents waking me up at the crack of dawn to go fishing. At the time, I was unhappy to be up so early, but as I reflect back, they were times of peace and joy I will forever treasure. My father is now almost 90, and he has so many stories to tell of early morning fishing!
Aww, that's wonderful memories! 🩷
Beautiful blanket! A must do! My memory is of when my Mom passed away in 1994 and in 2015 My grandbaby at age 2 1/2 wrote scribbles on a piece of paper that spelled out my mother's name. She didn't write anything else on that paper and I still have it. I showed her it 6 years later and she colored another paper with her name in it with flowers and the sun. The universe is so vast and unknown. Have a blessed week everyone ❤❤❤
I’m a new knitter after crocheting for years. My fondest memory is gifting the things I make to those that appreciate hand made items.
That's just lovely! I'm sure many people have loved your thoughtful gifts over the years!
I met an older man recently who told me all about how he got into woodworking. It was wonderful to hear his stories and I'm grateful for the memory of them. Thank you!
With kids starting back to school here, it reminds me of my 38 year old son's first day at kindergarten all those years ago. The excitement on his part and the fear on my part as to what I was going to do with all my free time once he went. Didn't take long for us both to figure things out. It was a special time.
My family recently moved south & were in the path of the recent storm 🥺 We prayed for my family & shared a very special, emotional prayer & are very grateful for their safety. My SIL & I have a very special relationship. She is beautiful, kind, loving & so much more. While the storm was coming we shared the special prayer while we were so far apart ❤️ We Believe in prayer. I will be making this shawl for her, even though it’s not very cold where she is, she will feel my warmth & love in every stitch ❤️
I remember being in hospital with my mom after she had cancer surgery. She was very determined to heal and get better. She was an inspiration to me.
So any really nice patterns lately. Not a crafting memory but a favorite. Our local dog club was doing demos at a local nursing home. At the end, it was announced that people could come pet the dogs. My heart sank as my bearded collie, Peaches, was not fond of strangers just coming up and petting her. All pf a sudden I felt her pull away from me toward a man lying on a stretcher. He was trying to say her name. She put her front feet up on the stretcher and let him pet her, even though his hand sometimes caught in her long hair. I’ve never been so proud. Dogs really do sense things about people.
I recently went to visit my daughter and grandkids for the weekend and was surprised to see that she displays the crochet blanket and beanie that I made for my grandson who is now 4 on his shelf. That moment will forever be a cherished memory along with the look on my granddaughters happy face when I gave her a crochet bear.
A recent memory I will cherish is meeting my newest nephew and knitting a teeny tiny sweater for him. So rewarding.
My daughter got home today for the first time since she left for college on August 12th. Every moment from the time she walked through the door are my most treasured memories now.
I remember when learning to knit and crochet, my Aunt June and Grandma and I would sit on Grandma’s porch . They were so patient in teaching me, and because of these special ladies I have a love of needle work .❤
Thanks so much - again - for another great pattern! 😘This past week I was honored as a Mary Kay Red Jacket Star Recruiter and an All Stars Star Consultant in Germany. My son got to be there as well and seeing the pride in his eyes brought tears to my eyes. This is a very special memory that is very important to me.
This pattern inspires me to continue my efforts at re-learning how to knit. I’m definitely making progress, so, soon I’ll feel capable enough to try this pattern. My most recent fondest memory if of our family reunion in July in Michigan. I saw cousins that I haven’t seen in more than 50 years, and some relatives I’d never met. My 98 year old aunt was able to attend, which was a treat for all. Wonderful memories!
Memories I will always hold close to my heart is being able to care for my elderly Mother who is now on hospice. Being her care giver through this trying time for her will always give me peace and comfort. She is a wonderful Mother and to be able to give her this gift of being with her everyday until the end will be a cherished memory the rest of my life.
My fondest memories are my mom teaching me how to knit and then just sitting together knitting or crocheting while watching TV or just talking about what went on during the day❤
My daughter was just talking to me and I had a vivid memory of the moment I woke early on the morning she was born knowing she was on her way! The excitement and concentration with each contraction.
I love knitting and crocheting Blankets for us to snuggle under to watch TV or when we go camping. ❤
Oh goodness. A memory that I hold dear... seeing this pattern immediately reminds me of an afghan that my grandmother passed on to me when she was in her late 90s. It was a wonderful moment of great emotion, feeling like I had been chosen by her to be gifted such an incredible personal item. 💕🥰
A memory that I hold dear is the first time I zoomed with people I befriended through a live chat during lockdown. Some of us learned to crochet together and have been sharing tutorials like yours ever since.
I love watching you demonstrate the stitches! Always a fun watch. A favorite memory is sitting on my porch watching hummingbirds at our feeders. One day a beautiful green hummingbird noticed me and came very close to have a "look" at me! He stayed for 10-15 seconds watching me, his wings make a quiet "buzzing" noise!
A good recent memory is having to bottle feed a baby sheep. I am now 57 years old and used to do that when I was in my teens. I love the simplicity of this blanket. It is very pretty.
This is the most beautiful blanket and the colours are divine. The memory that I hold most dear is delivering my daughters second son on the bedroom floor….he came in a big hurry. It was the highlight of my life. ❤❤
I love these colors! Today, I'm holding dear the memory of holding my very first son - eleven years ago today! All those new feelings, so amazed, so sweet, so full of hope! I'm currently expecting baby number 8, and those feelings never get old. We are so blessed ❤️
This blanket is beautiful and definitely looks cozy! Knitting blankets always reminds me of my grandmother, who taught me how to knit, and all the times we spent knitting and chatting together. I cherish those memories of her and am so thankful that I got to have her in my life for so long...she lived to be 96.
I’ve been a teacher for 21 years, and one of my grads just asked to help make a knitting group, reminding me of all the teens I’ve started on this creative, sometimes chaotic, journey. Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful patterns. ❤
Mahalo/thank you for this blanket pattern. I live in tropics but love to knit blankets with cotton yarns that are comfortable in our warm humid climates. I knit a double sized blanket in 2.5 months to finish it for Christmas gift the day before. It was the most stitches I’ve knit in such a short time! But my son’s family loves it, often snuggling under in a tight group to watch TV or movie. Again, mahalo much.
Love this beautiful blanket. My most memorable moment is being present when my daughter gives birth to my first grandchild. Such a joy to be a grandmother
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With the resent medical conditions my daughter (12 yrs old) has and has been diagnosed with. I am holding close to my heart any and all moments that we get to spend just hangout quietly doing our crafts her drawing and me knitting. It’s so wonderful that we love to sit and do these different things together.
My grandmother used to make and sell blankets. I can remember going to her place and looking at the blankets before she gave them to their recipients. They were all so lovely, and this pattern actually reminds me of my grandmother.
My most beautiful memory recently is sitting on couch 🛋 with my sons snuggled up on.each side me while we share a blanket. It was so sweet it melted my momma heart. Creating a blanket like this will make those memories tangible. Every time you hold it you will be reminded of that sweet moment.
What a gorgeous knit blanket! Ive been crocheting the last couple of years and decided 2023 was the year I’d learn how to knit so this a perfect project for me to learn my stitches and practice my tension. I’ll be checking out your previous knit videos too for more inspiration so thank you Chandi.
Also thanks for the chance to win some of your gorgeous yarns!!! I’m so excited. My fondest memory was when my daughter spoke for the first time at the age of 2. You may ask why this was so special, it’s because she’s on the autism spectrum and I thought she would never talk. When she spoke I just cried. I’ll never take anything for granted and still cherish any little moments and milestones she reaches. I’m truly blessed ☺️ 🙋🏻♀️💕💕
I'm leaving to visit my family next Friday in Northern Idaho. Everytime I start counting down the days, I start getting nostalgic about all the fall colors and the mountains, rivers, and the indescribable views. I live in Florida so we have beauty, but it's different. Every place has it's own charm. I love watching your videos for the intro. When you describe nature and all it's beauty. Thank you Chandi. 😊
My mother is aging and in assisted living. We used to take a day and go to quilt shops and have lunch. Lots of fun and wonderful memories.
I have a fond memory of my mom teaching me how to crochet a granny square about 10 years ago. She would have been so proud of me learning how to knit, especially me knitting socks.
I've been knitting since I was 9 years old, and in 4-H, I'm 63 now.. knitting has been my stress reliever, and I've clothed all my family members over the years. Nothing is more satisfying than hand knitting a sweater or hat that you know will keep someone warm and cozy! Thank you, Chandi, for all the beautiful patterns and yarn!
My grandmother taught me how to crochet the summer before I was in the fourth grade. I made my mom a pillow with my grandma's help. I've been crafting ever since. I love your videos and your website. And your patterns are just delightful. Thank you so much for you.
Another breathtaking pattern, the colours are soft and warm and beautiful. My greatest memories was when I was a little girl, back home in Lisbon Portugal, going on weekends to my grandparents farm in the country. How excited I would get as we drove closer and closer to the big giant gates to their farm. The aroma of all the fruits, and knowing I'd be surrounded by adorable animals that I adored. But most of all embracing my grandparents that I loved so much. Their farm was my magic place. I miss them so much.
Aww, I love this so much. Thanks for sharing with us 🩷
What a lovely blanket. It reminds me of hanging out with by dearest friend, drinking hot tea, knitting and watching Practical Magic or Chocolat. Such beautiful memories, laughing and being comfortable whenever we spend time together.
I left the hospital yesterday, staying with my sister who had a heart valve clip. This stay is going to be one of my best memories. We knitted and crocheted together in the hospital and we had a long and beautiful week of sister time. The best! ❤❤❤
I began hiking with my grandson again recently after a 3 year hiatus. I started him hiking when he was 3.5 years old and visiting the places we hiked back then brought back such wonderful memories. He's 10 now and still has that beautiful sense of wonder. Thank you again for another lovely pattern beautiful lady!
A memory I hold dear is when I knitted my first jumper for my Dad at 12 years old. My brother however loved it so much my dad gave it to him and he wore it that much that it started to fall apart. It made me so happy how both of them loved my jumper.😊
Such a beautiful blanket... i love how you wear it too, ive been known to walk around the house in a blanket. A recent photograph of my neice triggered a memory i had long forgotten. She was at the seaside with her mum making sand castles, and i remembered making very similar ones with her father, who we lost 3 years ago on the 19th of this month. She is 7 now and the smile as she showed me her creation with seaweed and pebble decorations reminded me so much of my little brother as a child. We were 11 years apart so i spent a lot of time caring for him while my mum was at work. He may have only been here for 4 years of her little life but that smile reminds me he is in her somewhere, and so still with us also. Lots of love and many thanks for your generostity each week. Blessings. ❤
A recent memory was of a particularly happy family holiday we had when my children were all young and needing their mother! I miss both the Children and the family holidays and it particularly hit me how long it has been since I've felt so full of life. My crafting has nearly filled the gaps where life roles have slipped away but I still hold very dear to those happy memories.
As usual you present the most beautiful yarns alongside adorable patterns ❤
Gorgeous blanket, Chandi. My mom has dementia and she is a shadow of who she used to be, but recently I sat with her while my dad went to his doc appt. She was doing her typical mindless wandering, but she came around my dads chair (she's about 3.5 ft tall, literally) , peeked around and said "Bah! " to try to scare me. Then she laughed and laughed. I remember all the years of her doing that when her mind was intact. She had such a great sense of humor and was a spicy spunky little Japanese lady. I was thankful for the reminder of who she used to be. Have a lovely lovely day!
Beautiful pattern! Yesterday at my Mom’s Assisted Living facility, a resident turned 100! Helped the staff decorate for this momentous occasion. The family was so happy. I will cherish being a part of it for a long time.
I love blankets, they are always a part of my cosiest, warmest memories. I love those chilly mornings with a cup of hot tea brightened by the cuddles with my sweetest bunny.
I've been going through Cognitive Processing Therapy for childhood trauma and have had so much growth through it! Ive been seeing so much more life and happiness compared to the depression i was in fpr months prior to therapy! I will always be so grateful for the wonderful therapist and husband i have for support through it all! I am so thankful to be able to see the beauty in life again, and to start to see the beauty in myself for the first time in my life... I've been on a self discovery journey for a long time but haven't truly been able to know and appreciate myself before healing my trauma and validating it for myself ❤ thank you Chandi for providing the opportunity to share this and to be grateful for life!
Love the colours and what a beautiful pattern. Yesterday was the 18 th year of the passing of my son and I was remembering a movie we went to just the two of us. Re-lived that moment and felt rather sad but happy to have the wonderful memory. It was a few months after that that he passed away and it is a bittersweet memory.
What a beautiful pattern! It's perfect for my return to knitting. Writing from South Africa, I've just returned from visiting my daughter who's working in Ireland. The country is beautiful but most precious was the time we spent together exploring the country or just chilling on the couch having mother-daughter conversations and relishing our time together.
Thank you for your beautiful patterns; I've been enjoying your crochet patterns and look forward to tackling this knit one.
Chandi - thank you for always making me smile! I love watching your Tuesday lives and your tutorials! This week I got to visit a dear friend and her kids -- we sat around a campfire with old and new friends, shared stories, drank tea, ate frozen custard, told "getting to know you" and "I remember when" stories, and it was truly glorious. I would LOVE to make one of these blankets for our next campfire!
I love that this pattern is in a chunky yarn. One of my favorite memories is spending time with my grandmother. She taught me so much about all things crafty but especially knitting and crocheting. Thank you for this wonderful pattern.
What a beautiful pattern! September always brings lots of memories - going back to school, sending my children back to school, picking up apples, pears, peppers, and tomatoes for canning. My late mom and I used to do a lot of canning, preparing for winter. Loved spending time with her- roasting peppers, eggplants, then peeling the skins and adding them in jars with garlic and herbs. Miss my mom, cherishing my memories.
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The blanket looks beautiful! One of my favorite memories is right before my Grandma went into hospice. I don’t even remember what we were talking about, but I remember sitting there chatting and laughing about random things. I was so blessed to have had a wonderful family that gave me fantastic memories to look back on.
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I am reminded of the special items precious friends have made for me in the past. Grandma made sweaters for each of her five grandchildren,including me. They were gorgeous and warm.
A beautiful recent memory is from this past winter taking my 5 year old grandson to the library for the first time watching him pick out a few books coming back home and curling up together under a snuggly knitted blanket I made him and taking turns reading to each other such a proud grandma moment seeing and hearing how beautifully be reads
That's so precious 🩷
I needed something from my desk the other day, and as I was looking for it, I came across a note from Mom (who passed a few years ago), telling me to have a nice day. I keep moving it around in the desk, so that I will come across it every once in a while, and most times I've forgotten about it, and it comes as a bittersweet surprise. Over the years I made several blankets for Mom, she would really like this one.
I love this so much! 🩷
School started recently and it always brings back childhood memories of riding the bus and listening to Paula Abdul 😊 You learn so much riding the school bus!
My mom is 92, with beginning to mid stage dementia. She use to knit all the time for babies. I tried learning to knit when I was in my preteens and couldn't do it. I can crochet, but I want to learn how to knit. I'm excited to try this. It looks beautiful and soft and a beautiful reminder of my mom's knitting.
Absolutely gorgeous, my Aunt Helen taught me to crochet many years ago. She tried knitting, but I just couldn’t get it. I am now a knitter and she is smiling down on me from heaven❤️
My recent memory was of my grandmother's house on a rainy day. The house had deep eves that protected the windows when it rained, so you could throw open a window and sit on the sill to enjoy the cool air and sound of the rain in the trees. Sweet memory....I can still smell the rain😊
This looks scrumptious! I'm already working on a TARDIS blanket and a gazillion other projects (yes, I'm a nerd), but I'll have to add to my list! As for my memory, we got an elderly rescue kitty not long ago. I said no cats (I'm allergic), but my bf wouldn't leave the shelter without her. She was TERRIFIED of us for months. Now though, having her lay on my legs with my hedgehog in my shirt while I'm stitching away might be the best memory I'll ever have.
Awe, that sounds like an adorable scene! Also, a TARDIS blanket!?! So cool! Are you using a pattern or making one?
THIS is gorgeous!!! And the yarn looks so squishy and soft. Memories help me to heal from losing my only child, Corrina, 18 years ago. Every night before bed I choose a time period in her short life (she was 18 when she passed away) and I think back and choose a memory to fall asleep with. Last night I remembered the day I brought that beautiful baby home from the hospital. I remember being a nervous wreck but all I wanted to do was hold her, watch her sleep, count her tiny fingers and toes, and just watch her breathe. So, that is the memory that I'm carrying with me today!!
Oh, I'm so sorry! 💔 It must be so hard to loose a child. I love though that you choose a different memory of her to fall asleep. 🩷
Beautiful blanket. While watching my two younger dogs playing together, I had a sweet memory of my two older dogs playing together when they were young (we lost of the older ones last year). Always enjoy watching and playing with my pups.
Oh what warmth this exudes. Thank you. My daughter's close friend from high school is having her first baby (babies having babies sure make you feel old). She picked out the yarn and completed the blanket for the shower. To give what she wanted and to meet her expectations was so very rewarding.
I haven’t really worked with chunky yarn. My favorite memories when I get to sit with my friends and craft. We share and enjoy our passion for our craft. We tell stories about the people we are working our projects for and it is a special time and I always learn something to help my projects to make them better.
What a beautiful pattern. I didn’t learn to knit until I became an adult. But as a child I taught myself to crochet. I remember making this ghastly (at least now) hat for my grandmother. She wore it proudly; even in public! It started my love for needle art of all kinds.
Gorgeous blanket!! I hold dear the way my Golden Retriever greeted me at the door yesterday after having spent 3 days in the hospital having tests run. That big lug of a dog was giving me that “Golden” smile with tail wagging so hard. I knew I was loved and missed.
I love blanket videos because it reminds me of the blankets I made my kiddos. They've since outgrown them, but I've kept them for their kids.
This morning my “photo memories” were from a vacation my husband and I took three years ago. We went to the Yellowstone area and had such an incredible time together. I’ve never felt so at home, while being so far from home. We haven’t had an opportunity to go back since that trip a few years ago but I absolutely cherish the memories of it.
My sweetest memory was the day my beautiful granddaughter was born. Didn't think I would have any grandkids but now I do. Life is good.
Beautiful blanket/wrap... Visited my grand son last week... watched him take his first run on his wobbly legs... How precious are the memories we carry... Thank you for another lovely project!😍😍
That's indeed a precious memory! 💕
One of the most special memories, that I hold very close to my heart, is from Easter morning a few Easter’s ago. We have 3 adult sons, and 3 grandchildren. We would have an Easter egg hunt for the grand kids around 9-10 in the morning. My oldest son, Brandon has a daughter, Brooklynn. My middle son, Justin has two kids, his daughter, Isabel(Izzy) and his son, Chase. Our youngest son doesn’t have any children as yet.
Well my sons would follow the kids around the yard, to help the kids find eggs. I loved just watching my sons with their kids. Everyone was laughing and running around. Hearing all of their laughter, including their dads holds a very special place in my heart. Sadly we lost our son Justin in April of 2021 to motorcycle accident. His kids’ mom won’t let them come over for even part of the day on any holiday anymore.
This is a wonderful memory but I'm so sorry for your loss and that you don't see your grandkids anymore. 💔
I remember learning to crochet when I was young and as a preteen I made a pillow using popcorn stitches and huge tassels on the corners. I gave it to my grandma who exclaimed at how much she loved it. When she passed, I was given the pillow back to remember her by.😊
My late mother and I shared a love for cozy mysteries, and I still smile at the memory of watching “Death On the Nile” and jointly reciting key phrases throughout? “Seulement pour les vacances, mon ami!” and “Never have I seen such a reptile in a first class cabin!” were favorites. 🔎
One of my favorite memories was learning how to knit after 50 years of crocheting. Since I was a child I've always wanted to learn and finally now I did. I LOVE knitting! ❤️ Thanks for the giveaway. 😊
Good morning Chandi,
As I age I feel that time is swiftly moving by but 8 years ago I became. Nana to my grandson and he is a joy to behold as he is my heart and I am so truly blessed. 75 years young. 😊🙏🏾
I also have so many cherished memories, my most recent is I crocheted a bag for a friends little girl as a thank you gift, she made me a delightful card when I wasn't well. This little girl is thrilled with her bag. This actually humbled me as it was only a simple item but brought someone else so much joy.
What an absolutely scrumptious blanket and yarn!! I've been knitting more and more and every time I think of my childhood with my grandma. She passed away in May and I really miss her. She was such an amazing knitter and crocheter. Thank you so much for the pattern and demo!
A trip this summer with my best friend is a recent memory I hold dear. For a year now, we live on opposite ends of the US & for me remembering the adventures, fun & laughter of that trip shortens the physical distance between us.
I've been in a constant of rotation of projects, I do a lot of things even with all these hobbies. Crochet, knit, animate, a lot of things including handiwork with wood and such. But sometimes it good to take a break. My fondest memory was actually this summer, taking a break and sitting on a porch at a cabin with the ones I love and cherish. We stared out onto the beautiful field and soaked it all in. Fireflies all around.
A memory of my uncle's greeting every time we would visit him and his favourite sayings. He passed away in June. He was an uncle through marriage but one of the toughest losses I have had in my life. One of his last meals when he could still eat was actually soup I made for him. He was refusing to eat most of the time but would eat if I made the food.
Beautiful blanket. Looking forward to learning more from your channel. Thank you for sharing with us.
I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm glad you have such a wonderful memory of your uncle. 💕
My kids going to their first days of school. They were all so worried but loved it but the hugs I got at the end of yhe day and the I missed you mommy were the best part.
I made a baby blanket for my first grandchild and seeing him wrapped in it touched me so deeply as I had a stroke and have limited vision now. I thought my knitting days were over… but I had to make him a blanket and with the help of tools (markers, stitch counter, etc) I found out knitting is not a lost art to me!
Beautiful blanket! Can’t wait to make one! Latest happy memory was spending dinner with my granddaughter for her 14th birthday. Just she and I, trying/sharing dishes we had never eaten before and laughing and taking selfies. She’s an amazing person. So blessed!
You truly inspire me to continue knitting and trying new projects! Your videos are so soothing and perfect for helping me relax. Everything you make is absolutely stunning!
My newest and most favorite memory is the birth of my daughter and first child! 30 hrs of labor and 3 hrs of pushing, but it was all worth it for this bundle of joy🥰 she is 3 weeks old now and growing so well!
That's so wonderful, congrats! 🩷
Awe, congratulations! That sounds like such a joy!
I stopped knitting because I was making tons of mistakes, I gave a resident the expensive yarns I had purchased, recently I was told she passed but that she had made her new grand baby's hats booties and a sweater to match out of the yarns I gave her her family told me she really injured knitting while in the hospital, it has made me want to start knitting again even if I make lots of mistakes, Maria always told me they are not mistakes just little beauty bumps that can always be fixed, thanks for the new ideas
@peggyhamzy awww that is so beautiful and special that she used your yarn to make beautiful things for her grand babies! Keep going with the knitting!! You can do it! Don't forget that even the experts make mistakes too! It's just a part of being human. But powering through those mistakes is so worth it when you have a beautiful finished work in the end!!