Why I enjoy Crocheting By: Madhurika Velayutha Perumal

  Why I enjoy Crocheting

By: Madhurika Velayutha Perumal

Grade 9 - South Brunswick High School

Before I started 9th grade, I wanted to start a new hobby over the summer. A hobby I enjoyed and kept me away from my phone. I did some research and decided that I wanted to try crocheting. Although it’s an expensive hobby it’s relaxing and projects you make can be used on a day to day basis. 

I started by making a blanket in deep red and cream colors. This was my starter project which has now led me to using hooks and creating huge things like tote bags. This hobby is now something I look forward to everyday or whenever I need something to calm my mind instead of my phone. 

One of my favorite moments while crocheting was sitting in front of the fireplace and listening to the sound of the hook pulling the thread. It was almost christmas and I was making mini coasters for the dining table. Time passes without even noticing which is something I liked as I started this hobby.  It’s one of the few activities where my mind feels calm and not overwhelmed. 

Crocheting has also taught me a good sense of patience. Over the course of my many projects I’ve done, I've had to re-do them several times because of my mistakes. This taught me patience and after the several tries it took me I always felt proud after finishing the project completely. 

It’s been 6 months and crocheting is still one of my favorite ways to relax and be away from screens. It loosens the stress from my studies and has let me create many projects that I can use everyday such as coasters and bags. Crocheting started as a simple hobby, but it has become a small escape that brings me comfort and peace. If you are someone interested in crocheting, this hobby is great for the winter especially with some hot chocolate and calming music.