Pushing the Boundary......!!!

I've decided to step out of my comfort zone for a little bit!!  Get ready!!.....I am teaching myself to CROCHET!!  Now I know what you may be thinking...."that's so granny", or what will you do with that...."make a quilt"??   My response to both of those thoughts are...so what if it's granny! haha.....and NOOO...i'm not gonna sit around and just make quilts!!  Let's look at all of the possibilities.......

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This picture pretty much sold me on the idea of mastering this skill!

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And then there was this picture!!  I must learn how to crochet before I decide to have another baby!!  :)

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Or, I could make decorative baskets!!  I have plenty of places in my house that could use stylish storage!!

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I could use crocheting for gifts or favors!!

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Or, to make a big 'ol comfy stool!

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Now, if I get really good at it, maybe I could attempt something like this.....

So now that I am fully inspired....let's step down into reality for a moment!!  :)  Currently this is where I am.....

This is my "I taught myself how to crochet" book!!  I have made it through the entire thing, learned all of the basic stitches, but now have NO CLUE how to read a pattern!!  That's my next challenge before attempting the above beauties!!  hahhha.....I obviously have a long way to go....but that's okay!!  At least I have a goal!!  

Is anyone else stepping outside of their comfort zone to learn a new skill....I like to know i'm not alone! hhaha