Got hooked!
By Toni
@toniganzon (72281)
Philippines
July 25, 2022 8:57pm CST
I took a social media break. Deactivated my instagram account, twitter still active but never opened it. No mylot and no other earning sites as well.
Got myself into this hobby that I find really addictive. Crochet!
I used to really like those bichon frises from South Korea wearing fancy collars. And actually for many years I've searched for a very similar one online and in different pet shops here to no avail. Then last month, out of the blue, I took out my old crochet hook and some leftover yarns and started making fancy collars with the help of YouTube. And I got hooked!
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
I am pretty sure your cat would! I have made many more designs for danie and yuki. Oh and i made a hat for a cat which i intend to give to Ziti.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
@LadyDuck i have that issue with Yuki but as you may know already, Danie loves it. Danie always thinks that when i put a collar or a dress on her, it means she’d go to the mall. 
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@LadyDuck (471355)
• Switzerland
26 Jul 22
@toniganzon I know it would not be easy to place the collar on the car neck, but I will arrive.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
27 Jul 22
What particular project are you doing? Currently making my own top.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
27 Jul 22
@JudyEv oooh beanies! I remember making them when I started a few years ago but people here don't wear beanies coz it's too hot. And we don't use wool. Not unless you live in the mountain areas here with much cooler weather. I love wearing bucket hats but they're made of cotton or acrylic.
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@JudyEv (339591)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jul 22
@toniganzon I'm making beanies using up some wool I was given. I'll probably donate them to op/thrift shops.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
I got hooked with crochet a long time ago. But now I no longer touch it. I lose interest
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
@averygirl72 i only make those that i want to use. Don’t like the cellphone holders coz i don’t use one. I love collecting bucket hats and they’re from branded companies and super expensive. But now i make my own and it’s a perfect size and fit too. I love collecting bikinis as well.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
3 or 4 years ago i was into it but lost interest as well. But now, i am back and i dont think I’d lose interest coz i have created not only fancy collars for my dogs, i have made my own bucket hat and they’re so pretty. And i plan to make my own blouse as well. I am overwhelmed with so many choices of yarns and I’m very glad to know that i don’t have to just stick to acrylic which is very hot.
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
@toniganzon I was able to make cellphone holder, headbands, ring, coasters, towel toppers, bracelets. Oreo cookies. I like to make a vest
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
26 Jul 22
That's a beautiful collar. Will you sell your creations?
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
I have already sold a few collars. Not only to dog owners but rabbits and cats
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
27 Jul 22
@toniganzon That's really great! Congratulations.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
27 Jul 22
Thanks Ric. I am happy with the outcome as well that’s why I’m motivated to make more. I was able to sell some of them.
@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
27 Jul 22
Your creativity is great. I need to get back into some needle crafts.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
27 Jul 22
Many years back, when people find you doing some needle work they refer to you as an old woman or a spinster. NO idea why. But that didn't held me back. I learned embroidery and crochet when I was in great school and it was something I enjoyed back then. I just didn't take it as a hobby when I was in my teens as I enjoyed going out with friends more than staying at home doing needle work.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
26 Jul 22
You may get hooked on it but I'd rather you didn't stay away from others like mylotting, Instagram, etc.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
It was great that I stayed away from my soc med. Sometimes, a breather is necessary.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
Thanks. And you are right, we do need to take a break from time to time. There's so much to enjoy about life and our world outside the social media.
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@Metsrock69 (3582)
• United States
26 Jul 22
I was wondering what happened to you. I am glad you found a new hobby.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
When i disappear from mylot, I’m usually just taking a break and as long as i am still breathing, i will always come back. I really love this new hobby of mine.
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@Scrapper88 (5983)
• United States
26 Jul 22
I would like to learn how to Crochet.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Jul 22
It's very easy. I actually learned from Home Economics class when I was in grade school. But never really took it as a hobby. Tried it again about four years ago, but never really produced anything nice and got frustrated so I gave up. Then I went back to it a month ago and realized what got me frustrated and now I'm just enjoying it.
The basic is actually very easy and YouTube has actually a lot of videos that could help. The most important thing to know first so you wouldn't get frustrated is known the right hook and yarn to use for beginners.
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