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I have been knitting on and off since I was about 5 years old and these days I like to design things for myself rather than simply follow a pattern. I also learned to crochet when I was older, but I don't really class myself as an expert in that craft. I did crochet a baby shawl when I was pregnant with my first daughter and she came home from the hospital in it, as did my second daughter. I kept it and each of my two granddaughters came home from hospital in it, so it is becoming something of a family heirloom!

With my knitting I have made many things over the years for myself or others. About 7 or 8 years ago I became a 'professional' hand knitter for a lady who designed children's jumpers and cardigans. The money was peanuts but I enjoyed doing it and only gave it up when I managed to get a 'proper' job (ie one that paid minimum wage and had regular hours).

A couple of years ago I started knitting scarves that I designed myself with a view to selling them. But I found out that I would have to set up as a business and now that I am retired I don't want the hassle. I did sell two of them to people who saw them, but the rest are waiting for a good home. They are all 'picture' type scarves, some for children and some for adults. My favourite one for an adult reads along the length of the scarf 'My other scarf is longer'.

At present I am crocheting a granny square blanket inspired by Amy's blanket on 'The Big Bang Theory' and next I will be knitting a Christmas stocking for my granddaughter who will be nearly 3 this Christmas.
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@RoseViola I remember how big duct tape crafts were when I was in middle school! Although people were mostly just making wallets. I can imagine making Toothless is quite the feat!

@minimum Knitting baby clothes for your children and it being passed along to your grandchildren is so incredibly sweet. I love that your hobby has become a piece of your family.

I love to create things although I have no talent (which is okay, because not everything needs to be the best) and I get distracted from it easily. I have so many crafts I've picked up and put right back down. I have a cabinet in the garage I started painting to flip, then got distracted. I have candle-making ingredients that have been sitting in the closet after I made only two candles. There's also pieces to make earrings that have been sitting on my night stand for the last 3 months. I think I might have a bit of a problem X)

I get creative burst and then it leaves. I just tell myself as long as I felt like I got to explore my creative side (if only very briefly) then it was worth it :)

I craft...multiple projects. =)) I quilt...still in progress. I use seed beads to make ornaments and little odds-n-ends boxes. I cross-stitch. I make Christmas ornaments from Styrofoam balls, ribbon, beads, sequins, and straight pins. Uh, I have lots of crafts, according to my husband too many. I don't have a designated room because I live in a small trailer, so most of the living room is my crafting supplies. :))

Sorry Confluence Ranch, I don't have a way to take pictures and put them on here (technology is not my thing!). Also, trying to send parcels abroad (I live in the UK) is not just costly, but because you have to declare on the customs form what is inside the parcel, it leaves it open to theft. :(

I can crochet very simple things (pot holders, afghans) until my hands and wrists give out. I only know chain, single, and double stitches.

I also made ribbon type bookmarks for my daughter for Christmas. I used faux leather cord and music themed charms/pendants with beads

I make talismans, witch bundles, witch bottles, and perform rune castings as part of my creativity with others. I am one of the few truly traditional Völva (viking witch) left. I keep as close to the old ways as I possibly can and make various items to sell or trade with others just as my ancestors would. Rune castings however I don't charge for, as it is one of our biggest teachings that we do not ask for money in exchange but trade for other items we need, or the person who wants a casting gives an offering/gift.

Cool! Do you have any horsey art you would like to share? If you are good with teeny pixel images you might think about offering to make tattoos for people who aren't quite so art-inclined. Once you get a feel for things and figure out how tattoos work you are welcome to post on the forum and offer your talents!