Anne McFarland
Location: San Diego, CA
How many years crocheting and/or how did you
learn to crochet? I’ve been crocheting for over 45 years. I taught myself from a Coats and Clark “Teach
Yourself” booklet.
Do you crochet with your left hand or right
hand and how do you hold your hook? Right hand and knife hold
What is your favorite crochet hook? I don’t really have a favorite hook.
I use Susan Bates and Boye interchangeably except when I am doing puff
or cluster stitches, when I prefer Susan Bates.
What is your favorite yarn? I particularly enjoy working with Baah Yarns
La Jolla, a fingering weight superwash Merino yarn that’s hand-dyed right here
in San Diego County.
What is your favorite crochet stitch? I don’t really have a favorite stitch. Instead, I enjoy discovering new stitches and
stitch patterns, either in stitch dictionaries or just by playing around.
Do you prefer a written pattern, a chart, or
both? Both
What is your favorite item to make? I enjoy making clothing because it is functional as
well as creative. I also enjoy making
jewelry, scarves and shawls, things for the home, baby things – just about
anything!
Who do you crochet for? My favorite crochet recipient is my
12-year-old granddaughter. I also
crochet for myself, family, and friends, and I make things to sell at craft
fairs.
How long have you been a CGOA member, and what
is a fond memory from a CGOA Conference if you’ve attended one? I have been a member for a
number of years, but I’m not sure how many.
I attended my first conference when it was here in San Diego in
2015. It was thrilling to meet so many
designers that I had only read about before then.
Do you belong to a local CGOA chapter in your
area? No –
There is no chapter in San Diego. I
wonder if there is enough interest to start one?
What are your crochet goals for the future? I want to keep learning and growing as a
crocheter and crochet designer, and to finish at least a few of the multitude
of WIPs that are taking over my home.
Any crochet tips that you would like to share? I like to think of a crochet pattern as a
suggestion and a starting point – I almost always tweak patterns to make them
more to my liking.
Do you have any other
favorite past times, interests, sports, or crafts you enjoy doing? Right now, my time is pretty well occupied
with crochet – making, designing, teaching and selling. I volunteer for the San Diego Opera and enjoy
walking, especially along San Diego Bay.
Thank you for sharing with us Anne, it's been fun "getting to know you"!
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Have a great day!
Carolyn
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