It all started with a hook and some yarn...

So, for not being one to sit still more than 15 min at a time, waiting in line to cross from Mexicali to Calexico, was really taking its toll... I mean, those of us who were born in a border town, expecting to wait a good 45min to an hour is a given, but when the border crossing started to take an average of 2-2 1/2 hours... yeah.. try it. Go sit in your car, with the windows rolled up (I'll explain THAT later) and do nothing but fiddle with your stereo for 2 hrs.
Having spent time mastering the art of making myself into a pretzel (it's kind of fun) by alternating one leg and then another up on the dashboard ( I'm a size 20 W ) just so I can "stretch" my weary leg/back muscles, I was ready for my next challenge: DO something while I waited. Enter a hook and a yarn. I stopped at my favorite "pass-the-time-and-spend-money" store, the ever popular Walmart and purchased a Size J hook and some red yarn. I was going to crochet my mornings away!! Now, it was around September, so if you're familiar with the term "Hot-as-Hell" that accurately describes what the weather was like. Who in their right mind would think of crocheting a cap and scarf for a winter far, far, away, I have no idea. But, being the one-elevian I am, I decided, what the heck! And so, to the sounds of my Dollar Tree Holiday Music cd, I began to crochet... and crochet... and crochet...
6 scarves, 4 caps, 2 headbands and an unfinished afghan later (not to mention the multi-colored skeins I kept getting at Wal's) I was finally ready to learn a new stitch. I was ready to learn, THE ART OF CROCHET. The FABULOUS Crochet Geek, Mrs. Teresa Richardson, and her awesome youtube videos took me from a beginner crochet geek to what I am today: A seasoned crocheter, proud owner of an alphabet of hooks and a rainbow assortment of semi-used yarn . I have crocheted easter eggs, baskets, cell phone holders, chili bottle hat/ponchos, flowers, etc etc... (you can see my favorites here - the basket is in my daughter's room, so , you will have to wait) http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1981952232444.2115414.1352367143&l=555f7620c9&type=1 What did all my friends (and unsuspecting acquaintances) receive for Christmas? You guessed it: a crocheted item. Lovingly made whilst I waited to enter into the Land of the Free. I believe I will be an important part of the comeback of the long lost art of Crochet. Someone asked, "Crochet: Art or Craft??" One-elevian that I am... I say to you: BOTH.