Senior Isabel Rodriguez, with a bag full of multicolored skeins of yarn and different sized hooks, finds herself crocheting whenever and wherever she can.

Senior Angela Sen saw Rodriguez’s talent and was inspired by her creativity. Sen purchased a crochet kit and began her journey. However, as Sen began to tackle her crochet project, she found the experience difficult without any guidance.
So they founded Crochet Club, which welcomes all skill levels and forms of creativity, providing a community for crocheters across Creek.

“You read [patterns] and you try to copy it, but you don’t have anybody to help you,” Sen said.
According to Rodriguez, newcomers to crochet often feel intimidated without any guidance they can become overwhelmed by terminology, techniques, and diagrams.

“Honestly, I gave up 20 times when I was just starting,” she said. “I didn’t learn how to make a circle for a year because I was too intimidated.”

Granny squares teach beginners foundational stitches such as slip stitches, chains, and double crochets. They can be joined into a blanket, which will eventually be donated to Project Chemo Crochet, which provides blankets for cancer patients worldwide.

“People who are totally new to crocheting attempt to make the square so hopefully they can progress from there, but also donate to the project at the same time,” Sen said.

Students appreciate the club’s guiding atmosphere.

“The community is so helpful and always willing to help you progress,” senior Ilona Greiner said. “It really keeps you busy and it feels so rewarding once you finish something no matter how little or big it is,”