It’s Okay to Dislike Your Crochet Projects
We all want to do an amazing job every time we crochet, but the truth is that’s impossible. We’re humans and we can’t do everything right all the time. Crochet can become more technically difficult the more you implement advanced techniques, and there are sure too be some stumbles. A lot of his craft is trial and error and accepting the latter is all part of the process.
When you’re unhappy with what you’ve created, that actually means that you care. You’re holding yourself up to a high standard and you’re not settling for less. I always ensure I know what I specifically didn’t like about what I made and where I went wrong. Analyzing it this way helps me do better next time. Just because I didn’t succeed, doesn’t mean that I failed. It’s an ongoing process.
One time, I attempted the camel stitch and it didn't come out right. I wanted the stitch to resemble a knit fabric and the end result just wasn't clean enough for me. I also used a rather thin yarn and that made matters even more difficult. Eventually, I took a little break from the project, I watched some videos, changed my approach, and tried a different yarn. After a few more tries, I got it to a place that I felt happy with and continued growing.
Some of my favorite projects started from another project that I disliked. The trick is that I didn’t give up on it. It’s too easy to call it quits when things get tough and you feel like you can’t overcome it, but approaching the project from a new perspective can open it up. What I find is that sometimes I get so eager that I try to skip ahead instead of taking it step by step. When I slow things down, the end result is better.
Not everything you make will be perfect, but what would the fun in that be? If everything came easily then there would be no growth. You know what you’re capable of and if you keep trying you’ll surpass even your own expectations.