Do you know how to crochet? Well, now, I do. I mean I know how to actually crochet; but, also, I know how to read a pattern and chart and all that. I didn't know before; but, now, because I participated in Maritza and Adrian's Hotpad and Potholder Swap, I totally know how to crochet. I am pretty excited about it. I joined the swap specifically to learn the fine art of crochet, and I feel pretty good about being able to learn it all by myself during the course of a month. The pattern I picked was actually pretty simple; but, it's the one I liked best because it reminded me of a hotpad my grandmother had in her kitchen. The pattern is called Topflappen. They were fun to knit. More info in the gallery and on ravelry, if you want them.
The hotpads and potholder I got in return are awesome. I love them all, and I have decided that they are too beautiful to actually be used as hotpads and potholders...because they could get damaged and that would be silly.
Thanks for such a great swap Maritza and Adrian! And thanks for giving me the impetus to learn how to crochet! Now I am thinking about big granny square blankets...