I have been crocheting since I was about 8 years old. I put it aside in my early to mid teens as it wasn't "cool" but reconnected with it around the time I was finishing high school. At that time I loved creating clothing. I also developed a very serious addiction....to yarn....lots of yarn. That addiction continues to this day. I am in my happy place when I can sit on the couch and crochet (or knit).