Start crocheting again

I work with words as a translator, and therefore with my mind. I have taken up running, to work with my body. I play and sing in a performing West Gallery group – to me this is working with my spirit. This leaves me with a need to work also with my hands in order to be fully rounded. I have downloaded a gorgeous pattern for a crochet skirt and am trying to recover a skill I have not used for nearly 30 years.

I got a book called “The Encyclopedia of Crochet.” I think I’m going to wait on this task until fall/winter, more of a cool weather activity, at least in my mind. I remember winters sitting in front of the tv or the fire, crocheting away. It’s a very soothing engagement. Learned how to do it in 4-H. I don’t really like to touch yarn in warm weather. Personal quirk.