Rich, Heather and Alana’s Blog

Well, I’m hooked (to the blogosphere). Though that comes as no surprise.  I’m back only three days later.  Some people blog every day, I think, or more than that.  I don’t know that I will ever be quite that attached.  Especially when I tend to prioritize a clean home to being on the computer.  It’s a never ending job (housework), and all I have is a husband.  I can’t imagine the job after having kids!  I guess that’s when one is challenged to let notions of "clean and tidy" take a hiatus.

I used to think that to crochet or knit you had to be a sweet old grandma who doesn’t have quite the strength or energy to do something more strenuous.  And while that may be true in part, I am learning that it is wise and exciting to make something from nothing (well, with only thread and a needle).  I think it is especially wonderful come Christmastime.  It allows you to construct a personal, unique gift especially for someone.  It allows you to save money and be creative.  And though it can be time consuming, the gift becomes that much more special because you have invested both time and thought.  And the money thing . . . with current gas prices and an economy reeling from a year of record-breaking natural disasters, well, being financially conservative is necessary.

All of that to say, I recently decided that I want to learn to crochet.  I think more and more young people are seeing the appeal.  Not only is it a creative, satisfying experience, it produces the trendy, homespun feel.  I often walk into Target and right there facing me are racks of completely cute and pretty things: scarves, hats, mittens, etc, all begging me to buy them.  The problem is, if I bought every cute scarf I saw, I would have a plethora of coordinating outerwear but no money in my wallet.

So while I will always enjoy bulk manufactured products, I am embarking on a new journey.  And eventually, who knows, maybe I will become good enough to sell my product.  I think that would be so enjoyable. Maybe someday Target will be buying my products.  Okay, not likely.  A girl can dream.