When it comes to crochet, we occasionally talk about every things related to it. We talk about the yarns suitable for making a cardigan, seek advice on the hook that works better with chenille yarn, and we learn new crochet pattern for our next bag project. How about this time around, we talk about the person behind every crochet project; the crocheter.
Crocheting is not just an activity to fill your leisure time. It is indirectly portray habits. Yes, every crocheter has their own unique flair. From well organized to spontanious, let us discover common types of crocheter we might find in our crochet society.
1. The perfectionist (a.k.a. Frogger)
This is the crocheter with persistent, well-measured tension of the stitch. And the end products looks like it is made by a machine. No matter how many rows they have done, but soon as they spot a mistake nine rows back, they don’t skip that. They “rip it”(also known as frogging) the stitch back to the start without any hesitation on their mind.
Superpower: Flawless end products and sharp precision.
Signature Move: Checking the gauge swatch twice, or more!
2. The Starter (a.k.a. Work-In-Progressor)
Searching and planning for a new crochet project is their priority. Starting crocheting the project excite them. They find their joy by being able to crochet one tile of granny square. But as soon as they started the project, it is rarely and unlikely to be finished. Their desk is piled with half-finished sock, lonely puff stitch flower and sleveless cardigan.
Superpower: Able to start five new projects in one day.
Signature Move: Buying more yarns for a new project, while plenty of crochet project awaiting to be completed.
3. The Cute Seeker (a.k.a. Amigurumi Addict)
The theme for their crochet projects is all about cuteness. Round-shaped bees, chunky capybara and pop-culture characters are among the amigurumi projects that included in their checklist. Making “magic ring” or “chain ring” are their speciality, and they are so patient to sew tiny pieces together.
Superpower: Turning a bunch of yarn into 3D arts.
Signature Move: Surgical eyes, tapestry needle, even sometimes buttons or doll’s eye, combined together. And there you go, another cute amigurumi project.
4. The Rebel (a.k.a. Freehander)
Crochet patterns? It is unnecessary to them. They figure out how to make a crochet project just by looking at the picture.
Similar to Jimi Hendrix improvising his solo during live concerts, they improvise to ensure the crochet project done.
Superpower: Extreme crativity and spatial awareness.
Signature Move: New looks for the new crochet project. Replicating the same projects are unhealthy to their characteristic (the truth is, they didn’t write anything down).
Anyway, whether you are the perfectionist or the starter, or maybe other that not in the list, every stitch is a testament to your patience and skill. What matter the most is by crocheting, it benefits you by bringing relaxation, joy and earning.
So, grab your hook, pull over the yarn, and keep on stitching!.
