14 Ordinary People Who Made Crochet Look Absolutely Extraordinary

Crocheting is a craft that demands patience, precision, and plenty of time — and not everyone has the persistence to stick with it. But the talented creators featured in this article certainly do. Their dedication is evident in their incredible pieces, even if a few didn’t go exactly according to plan.

1. “A year has passed, and my masterpiece is finally ready. I washed, carded and spun the sheep’s wool yarn myself to knit this jumper.”

2. “I made this cropped strawberry top.”

3. “I crocheted in line with the instructions, which were badly translated. See what I got if you want to laugh.”

4. “I saw a photo online and decided to recreate it. It turned out quite nice. In general, I made it for a costume, but it turned out to be a good hat for cool weather.”

5. “Made a cover for my old pouf to match the new sofa. It’s a little crooked, but I like it.”

6. “I was so proud of this chimken... until I saw the front view.”

7. “I was obsessed with this pattern the first time I saw it and had to make a pillow. It’s a gift for someone at work.”

8. “I crocheted my dog. I had a hard time, but it was worth it.”

9. “I love crocheting huge animals in the amigurumi technique.”

10. “My dad turned 60, and I made his little replica, which will now hold his glasses.”

11. “Secretly started crocheting earrings for my wife, I want to give them to her for her birthday.”

12. “A guy asked me to go out, but I said, ‘Not yet.’ I wanted to make this proposal to him, so this is what I crocheted.”

13. “I crocheted this huge Pokémon for my little nephew. It is now the best and most comfortable place to sit in the house.”

14. “My mom (also a crocheter) said it’s really bad. Is it so bad?”

• I suspect your mom was making more of a moral judgment than a technical one. It’s cute.
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• I agree.. I think your mom is judging how much skin you’re showing, NOT your actual work.
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Be sure to check out our other article about the lucky people who unexpectedly stumbled upon real-life treasures.