February 21

So I have realized that crocheting a blanket is a very time consuming activity. I am seeing progress and am proud of what I have accomplished so far, but I have thought about maybe making my first work a scarf. I can usually only crochet for an hour at a time before my hands start cramping. It's hard to believe that some women can do this for hours. It is very relaxing though. Especially if I am stressed out, crocheting really can help.

I am very excited to get this done just so I can give it to someone else. This will not only benefit the person I can give this to, but giving something that I made myself to someone I care about, will make me feel like I have done something good. I can be proud of this. After I finish my first piece, I want to try something a little more in detail and different from what I am doing now. I want to learn different stitches. I plan on working on this more times a week so that I can get a blanket done in reasonable time.