Hi, I'm May!
Welcome to my blog!
Leaving behind a life of adventure and travel, I settled in Switzerland in 2014 to raise my kids.
My main obsessions during the current chapter of my life are peaceful parenting, self development...
and doing all that's good for my family and the people I connect with.
I discovered crochet when I was pregnant with my daughter
and what a game changer that was!!
I love spending the little free time I have crocheting cute toys, clothes and accessories for my kids.
My kids have also learned how to crochet and it's proved to be a wonderful bonding experience for us.
I've been researching and experimenting with crochet techniques and designing the past few years.
I find crochet so intriguing that I decided to start this blog to share my discoveries and designs with the world!
I have the urge to help you learn how (and why) to crochet so you too can create your own special gifts for your loved ones and reap all the benefits crochet has to offer.
"Start Crochet" is a shortcut for busy moms to start learning how to crochet cute little gifts that are easy to make, useful and will surely make your recipients' smile 🙂
You'll be learning simple stitches and techniques to create the most adorable crochet pieces your loved ones will adore.
You will receive compliments and people will be so surprised when you tell them, "I made this!"
Your new crochet hobby will help you significantly improve your wellbeing...
help you relax, even when you have so little time!
Crochet is simple to learn, affordable, versatile and is a hobby with lots of uses & benefits.
It's addictive, and it's truly satisfying!
Welcome aboard!
About Crochet
Crochet can seem pretty intimidating at first, but trust me, once you get proper guidance, you'll soon get a hang of it and be totally hooked!
The key is to find good tutorials and patterns with step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. This is what I'll help you with here at "Start Crochet".
Let me be your guide 🙂
Crochet is so much fun, and there are a gazillion patterns out there that are SO easy, you'll find yourself making the cutest, most adorable crochet items for your loved ones (and for yourself!) in no time at all!
“The JOY OF CROCHET IS ITS SIMPLICITY: THERE IS ONLY EVER ONE STITCH IN WORK AND JUST A FEW VARIATIONS OF THE BASIC STITCHES TO MASTER, BUT THE POSSIBILITIES OF USING AND COMBINING THOSE STITCHES TOGETHER ARE ENDLESS.” – ERIKA KNIGHT
Imagine A Hobby That Can
“A CROCHETED PIECE IS THE LOVELY MANIFESTATION OF A THOUGHT, EXPRESSED THROUGH HAND, HEART, HOOK, AND YARN.”
– FRANCINE TOUKOU
Why Crochet?
Crochet is so simple to learn, AND incredibly rewarding!
Calm
If you're going through a hard time, have a health issue or feel generally stressed, crochet can be your therapy. The repetition of stitches in crochet are calming and soothing. Crocheting keeps your mind focused, your hands busy and your mood happy.
Gift
Gifting boosts your self-esteem, builds positive relationships and makes you feel generous. It's incredibly satisfying to create a hand-made crocheted item to gift to your loved ones or donate to a cause you believe in. It's comforting & rewarding!
Love
Crocheting embodies kindness & thoughtfullness for others as well as self love. Creating hand-made items for others makes you feel happy and fulfilled. The process of creating is enjoyable and comforting. You will be thrilled to see the results of your work.