This 11-Year-Old Boy Learned To Crochet At The Of Age 5 And Is Now Called A Crocheting Prodigy
If you believe that only grandmas enjoy crocheting you will be surprised to know that even some 11-year-olds love it too! Jonah Larson became internet famous for his uncommon hobby – crocheting. The boy went viral because of his amazing skills and today has a crocheting business, more than 133k Instagram fans, over 26k youtube subscribers and a book deal!
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Jonah, an 11-year-old boy born in Ethiopia, began crocheting when he was 5 years old
The boy was born in Ethiopia and got adopted by a beautiful family. At the age of 5, he discovered crocheting and several youtube tutorials later he was completely hooked. It didn’t take him long to master the craft. Soon Jonah began making mittens, blankets and table runners.
Here are some of his most impressive projects
With the help of his mother Jennifer, Jonah started his own business called Jonah’s Hands selling his handmade goods. After going viral Jonah received an overwhelming amount of orders. Thousands of people wanted to buy the items, so Jonah’s mother decided not to take all of the orders because 6th grader wouldn’t be able to fulfill them all.
The talented 11-year-old even receive fan mail from people who are admiring his skills and some even ask him for lessons. Quickly followers began referring to Jonah as the crocheting prodigy and a wunderkind.
Currently, Jonah is working on a book about crocheting
There’s no doubt that he is a bright kid, he even skipped a grade because he tested high on an IQ test. Today, together with his mother, Jonah is working on a book Hello, Crochet Friends! But the boy has even bigger plans for the future. He’s working hard at school and hopes to become a surgeon one day.
But that’s not all of the good work he does. Jonah uses his talent to give back to his homeland Etiophia. He sends his goods and collects funds to help Ethiopian children achieve their dreams. You can show your support by donation to his campaign.
Here’s how people reacted
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Share on FacebookI, too am obsessed with the flower blanket. Oddly satisfying to look at.
Load More Replies...Wow! Jonah is talented, imaginative, and caring. He's already doing good, and those three traits will help him as a surgeon as well! Please keep these kinds of articles coming, I'd rather read about this than the antivax/Kardashian/Reddit rehash we've been seeing lately!
...I want that orange ombre colored blanket. But on the other hand, if he becomes a surgeon, he would crochet his patients instead of stitch them up.
LOL, I was thinking he's already proven he's got dexterity!
Load More Replies...I love the mermaid tail- I love teddies and would be happy to put a bear in the other pocket and snuggle up!
Aww, I just read your comment and the "I love teddies" statement just got me. That is so cute and wholesome! I hope you will get such a blanket one day. :)
Load More Replies...It's so wonderful that this little boy is taking up crocheting! Goes to show anyone can make beautiful things regardless of any stereotypes society may hold.
Holy s**t that is impressive. The complexity of crocheting jumps up dramatically once you start going outside flat squares
I know someone who woild LOVE the doll mermaid double blanket thingy
UHm..can he come he come to my house and give me lessons. My crocheting sucks....lol
I am just starting to learn this skill....KUDOS to this kid!! It is harder than it looks, and I am way jealous of those intricate patterns!! Keep it up Jonah!!!
Future doctor?. Future artists more like it!!! Fabulous work keep it up you are wonderfully talented!! RISD I need young talent like You!!!
Omg he's so talented well done Jonah good luck with everything you do 💙
Well, if he's looking to be a surgeon, he's off to a phenomenal start. The dexterity, hand eye coordination, and patience that he learns from this craft will most definitely lead him to excel in the surgical field. (Maybe he'll even crochet his patients a blanket or socks for while they're in recovery?)
Pretty great what some can do when they're not playing with a phone.
Incredible talent, a good heart, to think of his homeland and helping, he is a shinning star, his future dreams will be a reality !!!
What an odd child to take this up, i wonder if he has an old biscuit tin full of random buttons, bits of string and ribbons as well.
Trolls nowadays don't even put an effort into it. You're boring.
Load More Replies...I, too am obsessed with the flower blanket. Oddly satisfying to look at.
Load More Replies...Wow! Jonah is talented, imaginative, and caring. He's already doing good, and those three traits will help him as a surgeon as well! Please keep these kinds of articles coming, I'd rather read about this than the antivax/Kardashian/Reddit rehash we've been seeing lately!
...I want that orange ombre colored blanket. But on the other hand, if he becomes a surgeon, he would crochet his patients instead of stitch them up.
LOL, I was thinking he's already proven he's got dexterity!
Load More Replies...I love the mermaid tail- I love teddies and would be happy to put a bear in the other pocket and snuggle up!
Aww, I just read your comment and the "I love teddies" statement just got me. That is so cute and wholesome! I hope you will get such a blanket one day. :)
Load More Replies...It's so wonderful that this little boy is taking up crocheting! Goes to show anyone can make beautiful things regardless of any stereotypes society may hold.
Holy s**t that is impressive. The complexity of crocheting jumps up dramatically once you start going outside flat squares
I know someone who woild LOVE the doll mermaid double blanket thingy
UHm..can he come he come to my house and give me lessons. My crocheting sucks....lol
I am just starting to learn this skill....KUDOS to this kid!! It is harder than it looks, and I am way jealous of those intricate patterns!! Keep it up Jonah!!!
Future doctor?. Future artists more like it!!! Fabulous work keep it up you are wonderfully talented!! RISD I need young talent like You!!!
Omg he's so talented well done Jonah good luck with everything you do 💙
Well, if he's looking to be a surgeon, he's off to a phenomenal start. The dexterity, hand eye coordination, and patience that he learns from this craft will most definitely lead him to excel in the surgical field. (Maybe he'll even crochet his patients a blanket or socks for while they're in recovery?)
Pretty great what some can do when they're not playing with a phone.
Incredible talent, a good heart, to think of his homeland and helping, he is a shinning star, his future dreams will be a reality !!!
What an odd child to take this up, i wonder if he has an old biscuit tin full of random buttons, bits of string and ribbons as well.
Trolls nowadays don't even put an effort into it. You're boring.
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