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

Tue Nov 7 17:28:01 UTC 2023

Terri;
Did you go to the web site and sign up for the crochet class?
The class is tonight, so if you want to come, go to the site got to classes
and to current classes, find crochet class and sign up.
Looking forward to meeting you!

Terry Powers

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Sent: Monday, November 6, 2023 6:46 AM
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Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] My intro, and, wanting to learn to crochet

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

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