[NFB-Krafters-Korner] My intro, and, wanting to learn to crochet

[Terri Stimmel]

Hello everyone,


My name is Terri, and I just recently joined this list. I didn't even 
know it existed, in all honesty.

However, I did a Google search, and happened to find it. I am sure happy 
I did.


Here is just a little about myself, so you all can kind of get to know 
me, and what my reasons are for wanting to be here.


I am 47, and I live in Missouri. I am totally blind, and have been since 
birth.


I live with my boyfriend, and my sweet, and loving senior cat, Kiki. I 
absolutely adore her! She is actually next to me as I write this.


I am currently in college, trying to decide which career path I am going 
to go down. I am currently in my first semester at a local community 
college. I never in a million years thought I would try to go to college 
again. Especially at my age. But also, because the first time was not 
the best experience.


I was considering getting my degree in social work. But I am now 
rethinking that decision for a number of reasons.


I am also learning how to play both the ukulele, and the piano. I am 
loving learning both of them. It is a very slow process for me, though. 
I take lessons at a local music store near my house, once a week. Then I 
practice on my own, at least five days a week.


I have quite a bit going on. I love it all, and really feel I am very 
lucky to be getting to do all of this. As if I am not busy enough, I 
really would like to throw one more thing into the mix. LOL!


I am wanting to learn how to crochet. I have absolutely know idea even 
where to start with it. I really have no experience with sewing, or 
anything like that.


When I was in my teens, and in my early twenties, I did attempt to learn 
how to thread a needle, and sew on a button.

However, I just couldn't ever seem to get the hang of it. So I 
unfortunately didn't stick with it.


I am concerned about trying to remember the different patterns, and 
motions I might need to make with my hands. I can get things like this 
confused at times.

I hope this makes some sense?


I am very interested in learning though, and I feel I would stick with 
it. I hear crocheting can be relaxing.

I am lucky that I do at least know what a crochet hook is. So that is at 
least a good start. LOL!


What do you all think?

Is this something someone who is totally blind, can learn? Even if they 
have zero experience?


I have very, very limited sighted assistance. So a lot of what I do, 
will most likely be by trial, and error.


Any thoughts, and suggestions are much appreciated. I am excited to be a 
part of this list. And, I look forward to hearing from you all.


Thank you,


Terri