I signed up for a crochet class, starting next week. This is mainly Amy‘s fault ;) Although, I don’t consider this a bad thing and don’t blame her, but rather thank her.
It helps me keep my goal for 2010 in focus: be more crafty and creative!
I know how to crochet (in theory), but haven’t done it in quite a long time. More embarrassing is the fact that I completely mispronounced the word (for lack of knowing that it is, indeed!, a French word and lack of opportunity to actually use this word – in conversation – before) and the lady at the other end of the phone line probably fell from her chair laughing when I called in to sign up for the class.
But what the heck, I am not a native speaker, I am allowed to make mistakes! I don’t mind if people have a good laugh at my expense every once in a while :) I laughed pretty hard myself, to be honest.
However, I decided I am boycotting the German word for “crochet” from now on because after you listened to this [click on the little speakers], it just sounds like the most boring thing you could ever do, while this sounds so uplifting and fun :)
German is indeed a funny language sometimes (or maybe it’s just the fault of this boring, totally unmotivated dude that they hired to record the word for the website.)
Anyway, I am really looking forward to dedicating one evening of the week to this! Now that I am almost done with my cross-stitch project (No.1 – No.2, the baby quilt, is still in queue), I am glad to have something else lined up to keep my crafty side going.
Stay tuned!
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You other German speakers had better own up that you didn’t know how to pronounce “crochet” either, or I wish the ground would open and swallow me up right about now!
Christy
February 2, 2010 at 6:20 pmI should sign up for a class too. My sister in law taught me about 3-4 years ago. So like you, I know the concept of it. I just need more practice and alittle guidiance! Enjoy the class!
Karen
February 2, 2010 at 6:32 pmUmmm, I did know how to pronounce 'crochet' (did you pronounce it 'crotch-it' before? Because that *is* kind of funny). But I am sure there are plenty of words I am pronouncing wrong if that makes you feel better. ;) That German dude saying 'häkeln' almost doesn't sound like a human voice, it sounds so robotic.
Must admit when it comes to knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching, I am not crafty at all. I am in fact anti-crafty because I used to hate doing it in middle school.
Jamie Jenson
February 2, 2010 at 6:33 pmGood luck, San!!
justatitch
February 2, 2010 at 8:07 pmI am so excited to hang out with you!
Stefanie
February 3, 2010 at 6:38 amI actually used the word “crochet” first before I knew how it was spelled. The first time I used it was a couple years ago when one of my fellow Army wife friends in Germany got into crocheting. She had a book about it at home and I looked at it and realized: Wow, this is how “crochet” is spelled. Weird.
But don't worry, just a couple days ago, I learned how to pronounce “homogeneous”. Being a non-native speaker is such a joy!
Holly
February 3, 2010 at 7:35 amGood luck with your class! I'd love to learn how to knit, crochet or even cross stitch (I tried that last year and made a horrible mess of it!) but I have absolutely no crafting skills …
Susi
February 3, 2010 at 9:56 amhaha, I am still laughing about how that computer says the word “haekeln”. No wonder :-)
Have fun in class. Did you get my email?
doahleigh
February 3, 2010 at 10:58 amI always wanted to take a crafty class like that. Haven't done it yet. But sounds fun – enjoy!
theinbetweenismine
February 3, 2010 at 12:11 pmYou're making me feel better :)
theinbetweenismine
February 3, 2010 at 12:11 pmI pronounced it “croch-et”… seemed pretty obvious to me :) Apparently not.
dackelprincessmaribeth
February 3, 2010 at 12:33 pmI want to start a scarf to go with my new coat. I went to the yarn shop today, but they were closed, even though they said they were open. This shop is so unpredictable!
Maia
February 3, 2010 at 1:15 pmI am just learning to knit, and maybe some day I'll be able to crochet (the fun sounding one…)! So far I have knit 4 rows and purled 3! Large sweaters here I come!! :)
emily jane
February 3, 2010 at 6:40 pmHOW did you say it on the phone?? LOL I just listened to the “unmotivated guy” three times in a row and laughed every time :)
Have fun crocheting!! My nan taught me when I was a kid and I made lots of blankets and tea cosies, but I never mastered the art of knitting…
Tanja
February 3, 2010 at 8:29 pmHere I am – I didn't know how to pronounce “crochet” at all! Kind of funny how the translation thingy says “haekeln”….
theinbetweenismine
February 4, 2010 at 8:40 amI pronounced it “croch-et”- just like it is spelled. I don't know, I didn't think much about it, I guess. :)
emmysuh
February 4, 2010 at 2:26 pmGerman is such a fun language, I love it. My German professor used to say, “Speaking German is like dancing with my tongue!”
I used to know how to crochet but I've let my (not so) mad skills go…
terra
February 9, 2010 at 5:59 amFun! I've always wanted to learn how to do something crafty like that.