A Little Crochet Revival (And a Much Better Cup of Tea)

I think crochet and I needed a little time apart.

My knitting needles had been getting all the attention, while my crochet hooks were quietly waiting in the corner. Probably feeling a little neglected.

Then came the Felissimo crochet-along, and I decided it was time for a reunion. One project led to another, and before I knew it, I was happily hooked again. (Pun very much intended.)

A crochet doily. Nothing too ambitious. Just something to enjoy the rhythm of yarn and hook again.

 

A Little Stash Magic

No yarn shopping this time. I simply raided my stash and picked out a few colors that seemed to get along.

No master plan, no carefully curated palette. Just a little mixing and matching.

Somehow, the result turned out rather lovely — a little nostalgic, a little vintage, and quite at home on an old-fashioned tea table.

Funny how the best color combinations sometimes happen when you're not trying too hard.

Tea Tastes Better on a Doily

Once the doily was finished, it needed a proper debut. So, naturally, I placed a teacup on top.

And here's my scientific discovery:

Tea tastes 37% better on a handmade crochet doily.

No scientific evidence whatsoever. Just a very convincing personal experience.

There's something lovely about making ordinary moments feel a little more special. A cup of tea, a quiet afternoon, and a small handmade thing that didn't need to exist but somehow makes life nicer.

Perhaps that's reason enough to make it.

Happy Hooks, Happy Me

This little project reminded me how much I enjoy crochet — the rhythm, the texture, and those small surprises that appear stitch by stitch.

So, thank you, Felissimo crochet-along, for bringing me back to my hooks. I have a feeling this reunion won't be a short one.

And since my crochet hooks are back in action, they've been given a little home of their own. My compact handmade needle case keeps crochet hooks, knitting needles, and little essentials like stitch markers and pens together — ready to grab and take along wherever a little making time might happen.

You can have a peek at the case in my shop, if you're curious.

Now, excuse me. I have more tea to drink. Research, you know.