50 Incredible Pieces That People Crocheted (New Pics)

To learn more about the wonderful world of crocheting, we reached out to Allison of Wonder Crochet. She was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and reveal how she got into needlework in the first place. 

“I was shopping on my lunch break one day and came across an amigurumi kit, which seemed like fun. So I bought it and taught myself how to crochet,” Allison shared. “That was coincidentally one month before the pandemic hit, so I quickly had lots of time to crochet and improve since I was living alone at the time.”

When it comes to what Allison loves most about crocheting, she says how calming and therapeutic it is. “It helps me manage anxiety, giving me a sense of peace and focus. Plus, seeing the joy that my creations bring to others makes the craft even more rewarding.”

We were also curious about Allison’s favorite pieces that she’s crocheted. “My favorite creations are any of my doll patterns, I'm very proud of those,” she shared.

“Particularly, my fairy & gardener patterns are my top favorites. It's especially fun to design patterns around my other interests, like gardening. I also love crocheting cute animals, especially if I can design the pattern with minimal sewing required,” she noted. 

Finally, Allison shared some advice for anyone out there who’s interested in taking up crocheting. 

“The best way to learn crochet is from someone you know, like a grandparent or friend,” she told Bored Panda. “But I know in my case, I didn't have anyone to learn from, so I created an in-depth online course to teach others how to crochet from the beginning. I've taught thousands of people how to crochet, and that has been one of the best, most unexpected things to come out of what once was just a relaxing hobby.”

And if you’re looking for free, fun crochet patterns, be sure to visit Wonder Crochet!