A few months ago Camilla began begging me to teach her how to crochet. She really wanted to make a baby blanket for Auntie Emma's baby girl due in June. I was excited for her interest in crochet, but also knew it wouldn't be an easy thing to teach. I can remember the long hours spent sitting at my Gramma's kitchen table working on baby blankets and needing her help every few minutes. I decided to brace myself for the challenge and we finally got to it one Sunday afternoon. We looked up a few easy blanket patterns and she picked her colors. I showed her how to hold her hook and do a chain and double crochet. It didn't take her long to catch on at all and she worked and worked for about three months on this blanket. She would bring it when we'd go to soccer practice and crochet on the side lines while we watched her brother play. She would bring it on long drives and work away in the back seat. She would bring it into the back yard and work away in the lawn chair. She would even crochet while she watched her favorite TV shows with the boys. When she found out her Auntie's baby shower was just a few weeks away she worked even harder on it to finish it in time, even though I assured her she would still have a few weeks before babes arrival. She is one determined girl! She was so excited to wrap it and watch her auntie open it. I am super proud of her for choosing to do something and then sticking with it until the end! She's really excited to start another project!
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Great job on the baby blanket Camilla! You set a goal and completed it, and learned a new skill while you were at it!
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