This week, in the U.S., we are celebrating Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has become a holiday of turkey, shopping, family and football, but at the root of the holiday is the chance for all of us to remember what we are thankful for. I have a lot to be thankful for, the people I am surrounded by each day are number one on my list. But this is a crochet blog, and because of that, I am going to tell you why I am thankful for crochet.
Almost 18 years ago my dad passed away. I was 21, in my last year of college, and one of the things my mom insisted on was that I finish my degree. I think she was afraid I’d leave school to be with her and never go back.
I worked at a Ben Franklin at the time (yes, even back then I loved craft stores). With my store discount, I bought yarn and started to crochet a vest I saw in one of my mom’s old pattern books.
I was an hour and a half from home, with a lousy boyfriend and friend’s who thought therapy took place at a bar. I felt alone, and it is hard to describe the hole I fell into.
Crochet gave me something to focus on. Making this vest (which turned into something of my own creation), I created something beautiful, warm and comforting. I could make something with my hands, like my dad did with all his hobbies, and I could do it for me. Crocheting, in one way, pulled me out of the depression I was in, and I have been doing it on and off since.
Today I am thankful for crochet. On more than one occasion, the act of crocheting has lifted me out of a dark place. There is something about yarn through your fingers, hook in hand, and creating something warm and comfortable that brings a meditative peace within me. And for that, I am thankful.
I hope all of you find something to be thankful for this week. Happy Thanksgiving! And, Happy Crocheting!
I think there’s a few of us who would agree with this Brenna. Crafting has helped me in dark times also.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving
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Thanks Maura. It’s good that we can connect on platforms like this too😊.
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Lovely, lovely post Brenna! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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Thanks Kathy, Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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Lovely post. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving Brenna xxx
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Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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Beautiful post, so relatable. Have an awesome thanksgiving x
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Thanks Rebecca!
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Happy Thanksgiving Brenna.
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Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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Crochet keeps me connected to my mom. All my extended (and immediate) family thinks of my mom when they see me crochet. They almost always mention her. I’m thankful for that. 🙂 And what a beautiful sweater/vest.
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What a great way to stay connected with someone who is no longer here. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving, Yolanda 😊.
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When life gets ugly, it’s so healing to make something beautiful! Good for you at such a young age to be able to channel your grief in a healthy way with a boyfriend and friends who maybe weren’t the healthiest supports at the time. 💜💜
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Thanks, I feel so lucky to have found the healing powers of crochet so long ago. I hope anyone going through a tough time can find the same type of peace. Thanks for your comment 😊
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This is a very moving article. I relate to it a lot. Thank you for sharing.
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You’re welcome 😊.
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Your words are so true Brenna…i started to crochet through a journey of post natal depression xx
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I’m glad you found crochet! Having something to focus on can make all the difference.😊
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OMG that is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
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Thank you!
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