Crocheting is becoming a thing of the past

Actually, Knitting and Crochet are HUGE right now, its like a FAD among people of all ages, even punks! There are knitting stores and cafes opening everywhere

Crocheting is bigger than ever, especially with amigurumi done in spiral crochet and freeform crochet growing like wildfire. I think blogging has really helped to push the knitting and blogging and indeed all crafts back into the forefront.

I agree with response #1, knitting and crocheting are really big right now, especially among young people. I've alctually seen small children doing work in yarn. It's cute to see them with their projects. Some of them are quite good, too.

Crochet did die out for a while just like knitting did, but i've noticed in the wool shops and magazines that it's making a come back. I used to crochet and stopped for awhile, i want to start again but can't seem to remember how to even get started again. I'm making it on of my new years resolutions to teach myself how to crochet again. My mum is a good knitter but can't crochet. so if you have any tips for a re beginner please pass them on.

I seriously love to crochet. I bring it with me to alot of places (doctor's office, etc). But sometimes I feel like there are people looking at me like I'm doing something criminal, because it's" what their grandma used to do". But you know I still love it. In fact in the morning I have to go and get the tires on my car replaced (it's been way past time and so now it's an obligation) and I plan on bringing my project with me. Look as they may, I really don't care :)

I've noticed that too---it amazes me really. I LOVE to crochet, (especially when it's cold, like now!). I taught my oldest daughter how to crochet. My younger daughter was a leftie & just wasn't interested either. I think its great that you taught your children to crochet. It's an art and a craft, so fulfilling when you get a project done. I've given away so many crochet projects and they are still being used, which is what it is intended for. I make mainly blankets & sweaters. Lately I've been making a LOT of baby blankets. Everyone I work with or know is pregnant or knows someone who is pregnant. Crocheting relaxes me too, great after a stressful day at work.

I know how to knit and crochet. But, for some reason, I just can't get into crocheting. I love to knit and I am current working on a knitted afghan for my bed.

I have been crocheting since I was young too. My mother taught me and I still love it. It definitely is not as popular as, say, knitting, but I don't think it's a "lost art" yet, thank heavens. I would actually love to know how to knit as well but I haven't mastered it yet. I think as long as there are some of us out there who love to crochet, then it won't go away.

Actually,right now there is a rise in younger people learning to crochet and knit. I think it is great. New magazines are coming out. Crochet is a great magazine with stylish and unique items.

There will always be someone who does what they want to in spite of adversity. I'd be such a person who crochets as long as I'm able. It is relaxing to me, and I like to be productive, even if in a small way.

I started crocheting when I was 11 years old, just learning to do a simple chain stitch. I remember that the first one I made was like a mile long and ended up being thrown in the trash because I had no idea what to do with it. As I got older, I started learning more and more. I made my first blanket when I was 21 because I fell down the stairs and bruised my tailbone and was laid up for a while and needed soemthing to do. Now, I make all sorts of things, even sweaters! I love crocheting and hope to god that it never becomes a forgotten art.

well I am one and my best friend is another one that does love to crochet, we enjoy it more than knitting actually and it looks a lot prettier, so keep crocheting away as it is a very good excercise for our hands and keeps our minds relaxed.

I love to crochet. My mom tought me how when I was very little, along with knitting and sewing/cross stitch. I remember she would make these cards out of cardboard and punch holes in them for me to sew with a big piece of yarn and a needle. I dont know how many yards of crochet chain I made, but it was lots. As a matter of fact, I made a date with her this coming weekend to learn to tat, which is the only thing she never took the time to show me. I never got into any of it beyond the basics, and after about the age of 10 I stopped doing any of it completely. It wasn't but a few months ago that I took up crochet again. I have made several hats and scarfs and even a few shrugs for gifts this Christmas. I tought my son to crochet, and just like me there is yards and yards of chain. Great job keeping this hobby alive!

I have crocheted when I was a teen and early 20's nothing major though. Mostly just doileys. I am very interested in learning more and to get back into crocheting. Now that my children are grown, I have more time to do these lost arts.Can you publish an article with your directions to the blanket? I would love to make one. Do you have pictures? I am just new to mylots and have a hard time finding quality articles yet so if we could connet as frieds, I think I will be alerted when you post a new article.

I agree with what others said--knitting and crocheting are very "in" right now. I have met many people my age (20s-30s) that do one or the other or both and many high school kids (boys and girls) are learning. I taught myself to knit in 2004 and taught myself to crochet in 2005. I love to do both and have made all kinds of sweaters for my baby and friends' babies. My kids want to learn, too. My oldest is 6 and I think I might start teaching her next year. My son is really interested in it but he is only 5 and doesn't have the patience yet. I already let my 4 year old daughter have a crochet hook and her own yarn and she pretends to "knittle" (as she calls it). Hopefully all will learn before they are 10. I like to crochet the best because stuff goes so fast. Right now, though, I am knitting a sweater for the baby.

My grandmother taught me to crochet also. My mother crochets quite a bit. I've made a few afghans, but in the past 10 years or so, my attention span has decreased a lot. If I can't see progress really fast, I get bored. I can't spend several weeks making something anymore...I want quicker results!

I learned on my own and love it I wish more people would enjoy the craft, Iam like I think it is going out.