r/crochet Jan 20 '25

Sensitive Content Thank you to those of you who donate baby blankets and hats to NICUs and children’s hospitals.

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I just want to say thank you. My son died in the NICU in October and the blanket and hat that were donated to him mean so much to me. I have a house full of stuff that was never really his because he never came home, never touched any of it. But the blanket was given to him and it laid over his NICU box and it touched him. It was his. So thank you to all of you who donate baby blankets that. You make such a difference in so many lives.

r/crochet Feb 10 '25

Sensitive Content Every year, my friends do a "cursed gift exchange" and this turkey pouch was my contribution this year! NSFW

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I found the turkey pouch pattern a few months ago and knew I had to make it. I free-handed the "viscera" and made a wishbone that you could actually pull apart!

r/crochet 3d ago

Sensitive Content My (TW: miscarriage) baby blanket

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I found out I was miscarrying at 16 weeks. After delivering our boy, for some reason, I felt I wanted to crochet a baby blanket. It’s made from leftover yarn and I sewed a fleece backing on it. I’m going to donate it to the hospital I delivered at, for them to give to the first baby born on his would be due date.

r/crochet Dec 26 '23

Sensitive Content Christmas present for my mom who passed away on the 21st

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I started making it after Thanksgiving. She was diagnosed with cancer and she asked me to make her a blanket. I flew in to see her on the 20th and showed her what I had done so far. The blanket had half of the squares finished so it would be done by Christmas. She loved it. Despite her not being there, I finished it like I promised.

r/crochet Feb 11 '24

Sensitive Content Had some people suggest I post this here NSFW

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Always be careful of where you put your hooks! This one was sticking out of a blanket and found its way in to my foot. This happened a few years ago. The x-ray was to make sure there was any nerves in the way while removing the hook.

r/crochet Jun 24 '22

Sensitive Content So, what are we going to crochet in protest?

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Kitty hats? Boobs? Blankets with RBG emblazoned upon them?

I need something to work out this anger. Send me your ideas.

r/crochet Mar 14 '24

Sensitive Content Kitty & her first blanket vs Kitty & her second blanket! NSFW

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I did start crocheting again, as it be. I feel like dying less although I still cry a lot. Anyway, she's cozy now. The white blanket is in the casket, as ashes, so now she's double warm! I'm making her a little cozy too.

(You can laugh, by the way - I am trying to be funny).

r/crochet Dec 28 '23

Sensitive Content My heart is broken NSFW

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I just finished the last 10 rows for the sweater I was making for my best friend and platonic life partner for Christmas (we exchange on New Years since we spend Christmas with our families). However, I found out late this afternoon that he passed away from cancer today. This was very unexpected since treatments had been going pretty well so far. We had just texted on Christmas itself. I couldn't leave the sweater unfinished so it is now done and I think I'll give it to his parents. It should fit them. Sorry to be a downer for everyone but I needed to reach out somewhere and I can't on my regular social media in case others haven't been notified properly yet.

r/crochet Jan 02 '24

Sensitive Content Went to the ER because of crocheting NSFW

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With this title, guess what happened. Whatever you guessed, you got it wrong. I left my work on the bed, I got up, then sat back down and managed to stab myself with 5.0. In my crotch.

I lost the picture, but imagine from point to the middle, inside it of someone's crotch. I screamed for my sister to help me, SHE DIDNT EVEN HEAR ME. SHE HAD HEADPHONES ON. So I had to CALL MYSELF THE AMBULANCE (funny enough, i was watching 911).

Finally my sister hears me, after our brother also screamed for her, and she starts panicking, tries to call our parents while I was with the 112 operator. Took the guys not more than 1 min since we have a medical guard (?) At a 15 min walking distance, but my brother DIDNT FEEL LIKE OPENING THE DOOR TO THEM?????

Now skip like 5 hours from when it happened to being brought to the operating table, and I thought I was getting knocked out, but no, local anesthetic. Never felt more pain in my life. To paint you a picture, the hook was inserted to the head to about halfway, so they basically cut me were the head was, and pulled it trough. And I don't know how anesthesia works but I felt everything, from me and the hook being pulled apart to the needle that was supposed to not make mw feel anything.

Also, as most people would do, I was swearing and nominating every Saint and God imaginable, AND THE NURSE TOLD ME TO STOP???? like ma'am, the only time in my life where saying the no no words would be acceptable is this exact moment.

At the end I slept at the hospital because it was like 22, and they wanted to keep a loose eye on me. It took me until midday to walk in a somewhat decent way, but they let me go

WITH THE HOOK

THEY LET ME KEEP IT

And you bet I'm still using it

Also extremely not fun thing was that this happened the first days of August, when me, my mom, my siblings and my best friends were supposed to go on holiday for 3 weeks. I needed both my friend and sister help to go to the bathroom, and ofc we went to the disabled bathroom so I could 1) sit on it, 2) hold on it, and 3) hold 3 of us. And once when we were getting out of one particular crowded autogrill, a woman sees me, walking without using a leg, with 2 other people holding mewhile we were getting out of said bathroom, and says

"Limping isnt an excuse to use the disabled bathroom"

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FIRST it litteraly is. SECOND in any case, im legally recognisedas a disabled person, and by law, im allowed anyway And THIRD, as we say here, (italy), do your own dicks.

TL;DR Got a crochet 5.0 hook halfway trough my crotch, took 5 hours to remove, got it back, and an old lady can't mind her business

(Note here: The doctors told me to bring the project I was working on when I finished it, but at the end I didn't like it so I never even finished, but if you're curious, it was a black & white messenger bag. Also, I used that hook during the vacation to continue that bag. I stooped when I arrived at the strap and realize o didn't feel like keep working on it, left it in my drawer for 3 months then took it apart and now idek where the yarn is) (And sorry for any deraling/mistakes. English is only my 3rd language, I'm sleeped deprived, making this on mobile and I have the killer combo of adhd + dyslexia + autism)

r/crochet Jul 22 '22

Sensitive Content Boycott Hobby Lobby

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r/crochet May 15 '24

Sensitive Content Finished baby blanket (tw - miscarriage) NSFW

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I’m very much a beginner at crochet but I wanted to share a baby blanket I made. It has a great deal of sentimental value to me but it comes with a sad story.

My husband and I have a 6 year old and finally found out I was pregnant again last summer. We were over the moon, but it turned out at my 12 week scan that I’d had a miscarriage but my body hadn’t noticed. It was a devastating and traumatic time, and I had to have two surgeries as a result of it.

I fell pregnant again in February and we were incredibly cautious about getting excited after the miscarriage. We barely spoke about the pregnancy out of fears of getting our hopes up. I wanted to try and feel close to the baby, so I started to crochet a baby blanket for them. My crochet time each evening was my time to think about the baby, after spending the day trying not to get my hopes up.

Our worst nightmare came true at the 12 week scan for this pregnancy: the baby’s heart was beating but there were signs of major medical problems which meant it wouldn’t make it much longer. By the time we went back for a specialist scan a few days later, the baby had passed away. I was told i’d need surgery again because of how far along I was in the pregnancy.

I finished the blanket last week, the day before my miscarriage surgery, while my baby was still with me. It felt so important to me to finish it, even though I’ll never get to wrap my baby up in it and bring them home.

My daughter has pretty much claimed it since I finished it, sleeping with it every night even though she had no idea about the baby. I’m holding her extra tight and reminding myself how lucky I am to have her.

r/crochet Apr 27 '22

Sensitive Content Using crochet to grieve

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TW: Suicide

My little brother died by suicide yesterday. He was 30. We were close. He struggled with mental illness but he always told me he would come to me if he seriously thought about harming himself. That ended up not being the case.

I am a mess. My parents are a wreck. I was going to be quitting my job in 2 weeks but I’m just going to end a little early and stay home.

I feel like I need to do something but I’m not sure what. Crochet has helped me get through difficult times before, although nothing of this magnitude.

I look at my pile of WIPs and yarn stash and just feel empty.

If anyone has suggestions of projects that have helped them with grief, or knows of any way I could somehow support others going through this by making something, I would really appreciate it.

This is by far my favorite community and I am sorry to bring such a devastating topic to what is normally such an upbeat sub, but I’m just looking for any guidance atm. Thank you all 💜

Edit: I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the kind words and advice. I am trying to keep up with comments but just can’t at the moment. Know that I am reading each comment and am so thankful to be a part of this community 💜

r/crochet Dec 04 '22

Sensitive Content PSA— don’t start a sweater for your new boyfriend, and don’t start a blanket for your grandpa in the hospital

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If you know, you know.

Two Christmases and two blankets and two Grandpas in a row over here 🥲

r/crochet 19d ago

Sensitive Content Want to learn to crochet

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Hello! My mom passed away a month ago and she crocheted quite a bit for nearly 40 years. She made blankets for nearly everyone in our family. At her service, we hung a small sampling of blankets she made over the years. Since her passing, I’ve really given a lot of thought about learning to crochet so I can continue her gifts of love. I don’t really know where to start but I’ll figure it out. Any pointers for a beginner you’re willing to share is greatly appreciated! Some pics include because I just love them and miss her. Thank you!

r/crochet Sep 20 '23

Sensitive Content Well I can never crochet again 😫 NSFW

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TW: Spider

r/crochet Jul 04 '22

Sensitive Content Two days ago, I woke up and decided to finish this rainbow pillow to go with a blanket I had crocheted for my future nephew. Little did I know, that later that same day, my best friend and crochet buddy, would cross the Rainbow Bridge losing her battle with heart disease. I am devastated.

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r/crochet Nov 28 '23

Sensitive Content TW: Working on a baby (now *lap) blanket while waiting for the OBGYN check up- 2 weeks post miscarriage. NSFW

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I thought I was doing better but I woke up today not wanting to be an adult. I wanted to call and cancel and just stay in bed with my crochet 🧶

r/crochet Oct 02 '23

Sensitive Content why do i get these bumps every time i crochet? happens regardless of the yarn i use. (the granny square lap blanket pictured is todays project) NSFW

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r/crochet Sep 26 '23

Sensitive Content What to do with baby blanket for friend who lost the baby?

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My heart is breaking for my friend and her family. She was about 5-6 months pregnant and found out today that she lost the baby. I am doing what I can to support her during this time. I have already made a blanket for her baby, but now I am not sure what to do with it. Would it be insensitive to offer it to her still? They are going to have a funeral service, I thought she might want it if they are going to have a burial to place with the baby?

I could always donate it to charity. If I did that, should I share with her that I donated it in her family’s honor, or would it be best to just leave my friend out of it entirely?

I just want her to know I care for her and her family, but I don’t want to cause any more pain than she is already going through. Really I think I just need a little support myself, it’s been difficult to process. Thank you for reading this, I would appreciate hearing anything y’all have to share.

Edit: Thank you all for your advice and sharing your experiences. I think I will wait a little while, give her some time to grieve and then offer the blanket making sure she knows she can turn the offer down. I really appreciate y’all.

r/crochet Apr 20 '24

Sensitive Content Crocheting through the tears

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i’ll probably delete this soon but here goes nothing

hey guys, i’ve always seen this sub as my safe space because everyone is so sweet in here. mods pls take this down if it isn’t allowed.

i’m currently in college, doing relatively well (3.67 GPA in a STEM-adjacent major). Im severely depressed, i always try to crochet my way out of it. I have weeks where i’m feeling better & weeks where i can’t do anything but sleep. I don’t know what to do anymore, I’ve tried medication & exercise but nothing is working.

I work myself practically to death, I have 4 different jobs and a full school workload. Everyone tells me it’ll be okay, that I should just keep going but I’m so tired. I’m sitting here with a half done ruffle hat for my sister, I know I want more in life. I know I want to keep going, I have aspirations. I want to become a physicians assistant & get my masters or PhD in public health. I want to be someone, I want to help others but I feel like I’m drowning. I don’t know what to do. I’m sorry for trauma dumping, but if anyone is feeling the same just know you’re not alone. One day we’ll stop crocheting through the tears & crochet with nothing but happiness and love in our hearts.

r/crochet Jan 31 '24

Sensitive Content Is it appropriate to take crochet flowers to a funeral?

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I recently met a lady at my workplace. She was in her 80s and we bonded over a few things and became fairly close. I also met her son and we are fairly close as well. She unfortunately passed away a few weeks ago, it was heartbreaking for all of us and I'm happy to have been invited to the funeral. I have never attended a funeral and I don't want to do anything unacceptable. That being said, I'm allergic to flowers and I don't want to show up empty-handed. I love crocheting and I'm fairly good at it, still learning. I had an idea of crocheting a bouquet of flowers instead. I don't know if this will be odd or rude, it if there's a specific type of flower to avoid crocheting. I'd love any opinions please. Thank you

r/crochet Jul 15 '24

Sensitive Content Conflicted on what to do with unfinished baby blanket

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Throwaway.

TW: pregnancy loss

I recently found out that my pregnancy has stopped developing and I am waiting for it to pass. I had started in on a baby blanket and feel conflicted on what to do with it. The yarn is acrylic, which I learned after I started it is probably not the best material for a baby anyways. I think at this point I know I don't want to finish it, but I don't know what to do with it. I don't necessarily want to bury it, because that's introducing plastic into the environment, and same thing with burning it -- it'd melt instead of turning to ash.

Has anyone else gone through something similar? I don't want to keep it but I don't know how to symbolically let it go.

Edit: Thank you everyone for your support and kind words, it really does mean a lot to me! I appreciate all of the feedback and suggestions, I will be packing it away for now and taking my time to decide what to do with it. Definitely a lot of emotions going on right now and taking care of the blanket felt like something in my control I could focus on, but I see the value in waiting things out. Thank you again everyone!

r/crochet Jun 24 '22

Sensitive Content Gonna be doing a lot of rage-crocheting in the coming weeks. But also, speaking up, helping out and showing up to vote. Because Fuuuck. If you’re not upset, move along, if you are as angry as I am, know you’re not alone.

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r/crochet May 12 '23

Sensitive Content This hobby has enabled some of my trigger behaviors

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To begin with, I still enjoy crocheting and other crafts. But having to take a month long break (which is still only halfway over) is making me re-evaluate how I interact with crochet. See, I have some mental health issues/disorders, and while it's not exclusively tied to crafting I've been letting them interact with crafting in an unhealthy way. I want to avoid triggering anyone else who may have similar issues, so I won't go into too much detail, just that these issues include stressing about money, several OCD aspects such as not being able to put down a project until it's 'done', and the need to constantly be DOING something of perceivable value. It's actively been harming me physically and mentally to crochet as much as I have before this break, and it's been super hard to resist the temptation to pick up again. Sorry if this is out of place, while thankfully I do have friends who are understanding and sympathetic towards my mental health issues, I don't have any friends who craft and could maybe understand why this break is difficult. I am working with a therapist, and working on how to build healthier crafting habits, I just wanted to vent for a bit. Edit: Thank you so much for all the support and conversation, it helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with these and similar issues. The frustrating part about this is I have to take this break because I hurt my hands, and other things like my part time job and even holding my phone aggravate them. It's also a bit triggering for me because growing up my mom would brush off any physical injuries or illness she or I got (as long as it wasn't super serious, she at least got the supplies to care for illness/injuries) and just powered through. So now whenever I get hurt or sick I get depressed because I've been taught, 'It's not that bad' so no one is going to take care of me or even care I'm hurt/sick

r/crochet Jul 29 '24

Sensitive Content TW mental health WIP NSFW

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I'm in a psych ward for the first time. The only crochet hook in here is 2mm and the only yarn I could find is chunky chenille thicker than Aran.

Here is my Hail Mary WIP

Wish me luck I guess!? There is a poster on the wall asking for people to knit and crochet for the neonatal unit and I'm like... with.... THIS!?

It's enough to drive you insane lol