Crafting: You Don't Have to be Ready - You Just Have to Start!

Crafting: Don't think, just do!

When we come across a project that we want to take on, a little voice will sometimes pop up with the following:

“What if I’m not good at it?”
“What if I waste the supplies?”
“What if it doesn't turn out?”

Here’s the truth most crafters don’t say out loud: every single one of us started exactly there. With uncertainty, awkward stitches, uneven edges, and a whole lot of learning as we went.

The beautiful part? That first imperfect project is often the one that keeps us going. Yes, it might involve ripping out stitches, re-doing sections, and maybe swearing a little more than we’d like to admit…but it all comes together in the end.

In early 2023, my aunt sent me a link to a crochet pattern from a UK company called Sirdar. They had partnered with a crochet designer to create a blanket pattern to commemorate the coronation of King Charles. All she said was, “Are we doing this? and without thinking, I replied, “Yes.” 

My crochet experience at the time was pretty good, but a full blanket using multiple stitches felt like an entirely different level.

To make the project extra fun (and slightly ridiculous), we decided to order the yarn directly from the UK. After all, we couldn’t possibly use Canadian yarn for a project like this right? We completely ignored the shipping charges and patiently waited for our balls of fluff to cross the ocean.

This blanket tested my patience and my sanity. There were multiple new stitches to learn, counting was non-negotiable, and I unravelled more rows than I care to admit. But over time, stitches started falling into place.

Here’s the part I never saw coming. That very project introduced me to the yarn brand I now use in my crochet and knitting kits today. I still get to wait for balls of fluff to cross the ocean but this time, it's for all of you!

If you’re standing at the edge of a new craft (crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, card making) here’s your permission slip:

You are allowed to be new.
You are allowed to make mistakes.
You are allowed to learn as you go.

So, start with the yarn you have, with the tools you can afford and with the knowledge you possess right now. You don't have to be ready, you just have to start!

Psst - my beginner friendly craft kits are a good place to start when you're ready to dive in!

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