After a few years, I finally got my crochet hooks out again, but where to begin with so many fun things to make?! What do you recommend?

Astridd1234

After a few years, I finally got my crochet hooks out again, but where to begin with so many fun things to make?! What do you recommend?

Hollyhobby

At first try to find out what you like to make and then it's just trying to pick up your skills.
There are so many things: clothing decoration amigurumi potholders and so on and so on.
My opinion is to start with something smalll (depending on your skills earlier)

pepperjack

i am the same way! I want to do so many things but I've no time. I need to learn to do amigurumi!!

scentry

When I hit an idea drought, I revisit an FO, look up the pattern on Ravelry and lurk through fellow creators' projects. As we have this one project in common, I often stumble upon other patterns and colour schemes that tickle my fancy. This will usually sober me up from feeling overwhelmed.

Hensies

I’m a big fan of doilies. But it uses a thin thread. I’ve been seeing a lot of ccrochet pumpkins lately. Maybe you can make those to get into the autumn mood if you’re on the autumn side of the world. They seem to work up pretty quickly and easily.

glenjo2000

start with something small and simple to get your muscle memory working again and then the skies the limits lol

Elopy

Oh, bless your heart! Isn’t that just the best feeling—dusting off those crochet hooks and diving back in? I always say starting again is like having a reunion with an old friend... one who doesn’t mind if you drop a stitch or two! ?

If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the lovely project ideas (and who wouldn’t be?), I say start small and sweet. Maybe whip up a few dishcloths or granny squares—nothing too fussy, but still so satisfying. It gets those fingers nimble again without too much counting or frogging involved. And if you're like me and have a few grandbabies running around (or even if you just enjoy making things for others), little hats or amigurumi critters are always a hit. My granddaughter still carries around a lopsided bunny I made her—calls it "Grandma Flop-Ears." ?

But truly, the best project is the one that makes you smile while you’re stitching. Follow your joy, dear!