Troy University’s Crochet Club held its first meeting of the semester Wednesday evening in Patterson Hall. Students interested in crocheting gathered for a fun, laid back night of fellowship while learning crocheting skills.
Quinterra Nichols, a senior health science major from Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is the current president of crochet club.
Nichols started crocheting in the spring semester of her freshman year and has loved it ever since, describing it as passionate, relaxing and peaceful.
“My favorite part of crocheting is being done with the project,” Nichols said. “I love the validation I get from finishing a project.
“Teaching people how to crochet is also becoming one of my favorite things to do.”
Nichols described how the atmosphere of the meeting was very laid-back.
“I think it was very fun, very casual and a vibe,” Nichols stated.
“It’s comfortable, friendly – you can make friends and talk to people who share the same hobby as you.”
While students crocheted, there was music, snacks and drinks for everyone to enjoy. Crocheting materials, such as crochet needles and yarn of different colors, were provided.
“A big thing we wanted to do was not put a lot of pressure on people, like you have to do this in a short amount of time,” said Vice President Ciara Towers, a freshman English major from Verbena, Alabama. “We let the people who know how to crochet have something to do, but also take time for those who don’t know how to crochet and are wanting to learn, helping them to cultivate that interest.”
Towers, who has been crocheting for the last three years, described the activity as mindless, relaxing and creative.
Both Towers and Nichols emphasized the diversity of projects crocheting allows.
“To make clothes, bunnies, teddy bears, anything with just a single strand of yarn is a talent everyone needs to know how to do,” Nichols said.
“You can make a lot of stuff with crochet,” Towers added. “I can regular crochet, make clothes, Tapestry crochet, Tunisian crochet, and I’m learning Mosaic.
“There’s all different types and something for everyone.”
Lottie Crabtree, a sophomore anthropology major from Camden, Alabama, has been crocheting for four years.
“My grandma taught me during 2020, when everyone was stuck inside, so when I got here on campus, I thought this would be a fun little club,” Crabtree said.
“It was very easy to get started with the club as a beginner because they sat with you and helped.
“It’s not something you need to be intimidated to start.
The crochet club meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Patterson Hall 214. People can learn more about events and the club by following the group on Instagram @Troy_crochet_club.
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