I crocheted this blanket in 2018, and it took me nine months to finish. I made it as a hobby because I always wanted a crochet blanket. Since I couldn't afford one, I decided to learn to crochet so I could make it exactly the way I wanted.
In 2018, I learned to crochet through beginner tutorials on YouTube. I knew absolutely nothing—not even how to attach the yarn to the hook.
After practicing some basic stitches, I started trying to follow some patterns. And so, a new hyperfocus was born. I ended up making many pieces, but the one I'm most proud of is this crochet blanket with squares. It was my longest project to date, and I also think the result is beautiful.
The original plan was to make a queen-size bedspread, but the process was so laborious that I decided to make a smaller size and turn it into a sofa blanket.
Soon after I finished this blanket, I used it a few times before my puppy decided to chew a piece of it. I was so frustrated that I stored the blanket away, planning to repair it someday—but it took years to finally find the motivation.
The procrastination ended last week when I finally decided to start the repair. I didn't think I'd even be able to do it, but I actually managed to complete it in about 20 minutes.
I'm so proud of this blanket again and happy that it can now decorate the living room.
The original idea was to make a quilt the size of my queen size bed, but the process is so laborious that I decided to make a smaller size and turn it into a sofa blanket.
Soon after I finished this blanket, I used it a few times and then my puppy decided to eat a piece. I was so frustrated that I kept the blanket in a cupboard to renovate one day, but it took me years to get up the courage to do it.
But the procrastination ended last week when I finally decided to start renovating. I didn't even think I'd be able to do the repair. But in fact, I was able to do it and I did it in about 20 minutes.
I'm so proud of this blanket again... and happy that it can now decorate the living room.
