Love the Sweater for This Cold Weather!
by Destiny Robertson, Cosmetology Class of 2024 (New Castle)
The art of crochet is something many people don't know about. Crochet is a very tedious and time-consuming skill that requires a lot of patience. And the beauty of crochet is that it can be a way of expressing who you are as a person.
One of our fellow students at the CTC, Jonah Poupore, has recently created a work of art and is proud to show it off. Jonah has made a lovely sweater with his love of crochet. Jonah has created many other projects like (blankets, bags, pillowcases, coasters, and more).
But there’s so much more to his craft than a love for the craft. Jonah's love for crochet came from his grandmother.
“Grandma is the one who taught me how to crochet when I first moved to the state,” Jonah recalls. He found comfort in the art of crochet and grew in the love of his beloved grandmother.
When asked about what motivated him to make the sweater he states, “I have so much love for my grandmother. As I learned to crochet, I felt close to her.”
He also revealed how many additional items he wants to create. “The possibilities are endless with the art of crochet,” states Jonah. “I wanted to challenge myself to make the sweater for the upcoming cold seasons.”
“Crochet is one of the best things I have learned,” Jonah shares, “because now I feel as though I have a backup plan with even more opportunity because of this skill.”
In the future, he can envision himself selling different items, and since he started so young, he has plenty of time to perfect his skill. Jonah thinks crochet will be able to help him save money by making some of his own clothes and bags. There are a lot of challenges with crochet, like hand cramps, holding steady tension on the yarn, and keeping a steady focus, but the more he practices, the better he gets. Even with all of these challenges and hard work, Jonah still manages to find love for this particular skill.
Sadly, Jonah reveals that his grandmother – the inspiration for this new-found craft – passed away late last year. “I miss her, but being able to continue this craft makes it seem like she’s still here – encouraging me every step along the way.”
