The first of many....

I'm so excited that I have finally started working on MyLilRoo! I have always loved to crochet and create things for my family (and myself)....and now I hope to do the same for you!

So I guess I'll start this off with a little background on myself....

My Nana taught me to crochet when I was around 8 years old. I used to go down and stay with her and my Papa for a week or so during the summers. I can remember sitting and crocheting long chains using entire skeins of yarn, and then advancing to a few basic stitches to make my first item. I still have it....I'm not sure what it is...kind of a round potholder meets blanket. But I love it all the same, because I made it with my grandparents who had the patience to help me learn. My Papa, who sat with me for hours, teaching me how to roll a ball, the way his mother taught him. And my Nana, who had the patience to sit with me, and explain to me the different stitches over and over again, until I finally got it right. I still have the hook she let me take home at the end of my visit...an item I will always cherish.

I have been crocheting off and on ever since. But I really got into learning more intricate pieces when my son was born in 2010. Now I'm obsessed with all things crochet. I always have my hook and yarn with me, ready to create something new.

And that's where my idea for MyLilRoo was born. I love to create items for my loved ones...to see them truly enjoy something that I have created. I love it so much so that my son, Gavin, has too many hats in his closet to count! And my daughter, Kate, who is only 11 weeks old, isn't far behind.

It was staring at this collection of hats (let alone all the other items I've made), that made me realize I want to create for others as well, outside of my family. It also made me realize I have a gift that could help others. So for every item I sell, I'll be making at least one hat (or item) to donate.

I'm still in the process of getting things up and going, so please excuse my posts if they seem unorganized for awhile, while I gather my thoughts and ideas together.

Y'all can visit me over at Facebook too! :)