Location:
Jacksonville, Texas. That’s in east Texas about a two-hour drive
southeast of Dallas and about a two-hour drive west of Shreveport, Louisiana.
How
many years crocheting and/or how did you learn to crochet?
My mother-in-law taught me basic stitches in
1970, and women at a yarn shop in Houston, Texas helped me crochet baby booties
and a sweater for my first-born son. I
have been crocheting off and on since then.
Now that I’m a retired professor of library science I have time to crochet
a few hours every day.
Do
you crochet with your left hand or right hand and how do
you hold your hook?
Right hand. Pencil
hold.
What
is your favorite hook?
Susan Bates, size H, metal.
What
is your favorite yarn?
Currently, Lion Brand Heartland, all colors, #4, acrylic, for making
beanie hats and scarves. I also like
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton for making dishcloths and tote bags.
What
is your favorite crochet stitch and why?
To create a comfortable cuff for fingerless
mittens, I like alternating front post half double crochet and back post half
double crochet. My newest favorite
stitch is broomstick lace. Thanks to
Darla Fanton’s excellent class in Charleston, South Carolina!
Do
you prefer a written pattern, a chart, or both, and why?
When the talented women in Houston helped me
learn to crochet, they also taught me how to read patterns. Interpreting a chart is fascinating but new
to me, so my preference is a pattern.
What
is your favorite item to make and why?
About five years ago I started making
fingerless mittens made of sock yarn, using a free Red Heart pattern, “Crochet
Lace Fingerless Mitts,” designed by Andee Graves. I love that the mitts are pretty and practical
for wearing in a cold office or outside in cool weather. By now I have made about 60 pairs of mitts in
many colors, have given them as gifts to friends and family, and have sold the
mitts at local festivals. (See photo.)
Who
do you crochet for?
I crochet for myself, for the women in my family, for women friends, and
for our local CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program. In our town the program director requests hat
and scarf sets for teens, the majority of young people the program serves.
Have
you ever participated in a yarn bombing?
No, nor had I even heard of one until this
year.
How
long have you been a CGOA member?
Two years.
What is a fond memory from a CGOA Conference you have
attended?
I attended my first
conference this year and had an excellent experience with the classes I
chose. I was impressed by my experienced
and knowledgeable teachers and by my mentor, Carolyn Calderon, a talented and
generous person.
Do
you belong to a local CGOA chapter in your area?
No, but I have organized a group of women who
meet every Tuesday afternoon at our local public library. We refer to our group as “Hooks and
Books!” Most of us love to read as well
as to crochet, so we informally discuss our favorite titles while working on
individual projects.
What
are your crochet goals for the future?
I plan to continue a combination of learning
new patterns and stitches, making gifts for friends and family, selling items
locally, and donating to CASA.
Do
you have any other pastimes, interests, sports, or crafts you enjoy doing?
My husband and I raise pygmy goats to help
keep weeds and grass under control around our property. Currently, we have 26 goats and three Great
Pyrenees dogs that guard the goats from wild dogs that roam the area. Each spring we average 15 newborn kids, and I
name each goat. In 2016 17 kids were
born, and I named each one after a favorite movie star. Sometimes it takes very
little to amuse me. Two of my favorite
kids are Helen Mirren and Sam Heughan, partly because they (the goats) have
beautiful pale blue eyes. Do I milk the
goats? No. Do I crochet for the kids? Not yet, although they would love to nibble yarn.
Thank you for sharing with us Rosemary, it's been fun "getting to know you"!
Have a great day!
Carolyn
Carolyn
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