There are specific things that I love to create with each particular craft. Macrame was my first dive back into crafting in 2016, rekindling my love of this amazing craft was so satisfying. I found a roll of old jute in a box full of bits and pieces and had a go at a plant hanger, something that I learnt to do at school in the 70s/80s. Thankfully I’ve since discovered so many wonderful new materials that are easier to work with and give a much more satisfying finish. My favourite things to make using macramé techniques are plant hangers and wall hanging. Once I'd built that confidence with the macrame techniques again, I dragged out the huge bag of knitting needles, crochet hooks and odd balls of yarn that I'd kept at the back of my loft cupboard for around 25 years.
Contrary to the beliefs of many non-crafters,
knitting and
crochet are most definitely not the same thing. They create very different looks and textures. When I knit it’s usually to make
fashion items,
scarves,
beanies, jumpers,
shorts etc. My crochet items are generally more
homewares and bags. Occasionally I’ll mix things up and decide to make a
crocheted top, a
macrame bag or a
knitted blanket. Variety is the spice of life so they say. No favourites here, just all round love for the crafts that make me happy.
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