It has been a while since I last made a big project. I made my kid a whole outfit last summer, I made a top for her and me, then I made another top for her, then a number of crochet sleeves for Aquaflasks when there was a hype on these tumblers, then the latest one was the souvenirs for the Hive PH meetup. I don't usually make huge projects because it bores me to work on something for a long time. I like quick projects because it gives me the high of having finished something so quick.
But my mom requested for a cardigan months ago. Yes, that was months ago and I just finished it just now. It could have taken longer than that but I saw a post from a fellow crocheter some time last month. It said "Make that request because you'll never know what's gonna happen tomorrow." Well, it was not exactly worded like that, but somewhere along those lines.
When my Ma said she wanted me to make her a cardigan, I told her that she and I can crochet along while she makes her own, I make my own. I was thinking we could bond together even via video chat. Firstly because I wanted her to keep busy doing something she loves. Secondly, I bought her crochet hooks, yarns, and so and so, but so far, she has not made something for herself. She made so many projects for her grandchildren, for her friends, for people she loves, but she has not taken the time to make something for her. (I guess, I got that gifting attitude from her.)
I wanted her to stop thinking about other people (she's already taken care of all of us an has taken very little time to think about herself) that's why I wanted her to take the time to make something for herself. Me and my sister takes care of her. We treated her to a day of relaxation last mothers' day. She had her nails done, hair color, hair cut, foot spa, the works. And I always make sure that she has everything she needs.
But then when I saw that post from my fellow crocheter, it hit me. All of a sudden, the cardigan seemed like just a small project. I remembered the times when Ma used to make me dresses and shorts. I remember the blue dress she made for my kindergarten graduation, and that pink dress she made for my recognition day in first grade. I remember how excited I felt whenever she asks me to try it on to see if she needs to adjust the measurements and such and such. I remember feeling so special because my Ma took out some time away from her daily chores just to make me those dresses.
So I went ahead and finished this project as fast and as beautiful as I possibly could. I haven't given it to her yet, we're going to meet on my daughter's recital in the theater. That's when I'm going to give it to her. I can already imagine her smile as soon as she sees it. She's not at all that vocal about appreciating gifts, but she has a really big tell when she's really happy about something. She has this sweet sweet smile that gives her away even when she is being critical to me and my siblings. I can already imagine that smile.
She has stopped being critical to me a long time ago, maybe she has really let me go and be my own person, but that smile is still the one thing that I look forward to greet me every time. I can't wait to see that smile on her face when I finally give her this really really late mothers' day gift for her.
It is really a beautful and delicated gift for your mother.
I love the color and the designe, congratulation for this pretty proyect.
Thank you! :) The yarn is part of the collection I won in an online raffle. :)
I love the color and design, and despite not having finished it for the date you wanted, late but sure, you will see that he will love it, happy day.
Thank you. Can't wait to give it to her in person.
Anything best for our Mom! And the cardigan was beautiful, love the choice of color, plus it was special!
Namroblema ako very light kung anong color na yarn gagamitin ko. Pero naalala ko maputi nga pala si motherhood kaya wala problema mamili ng color. Haha.
This is really beautiful, I think your mum will be so happy to receive this gift from you and also feel special that she has someone the cares about her too
Thank you! I sent her a photo of the cardigan, she too can't wait to actually receive it.
Bravo! How I wish I can have this skill. I really wanted to do this kind of stitching however my mind will not coordinate. I find it hard. My salute to you, you are blessed with this skill.
Naku tiyaga tiyaga lang po. It's hard ar first, there are still lots of sritches that I can't do yet but I'm slowly learning new things in crochet. :) thank you for dropping by. :)
I can already imagine her smiles and happiness too.
I am glad you stumbled on that post because it motivated you to see this project as a short one and dive right into it.
Your mom is amazing and she showed this in different ways with you guys. And it's beautiful to know she made you guys dresses while you were much younger and now she's doing the same thing for her grandchildren. She's a darling.
Happy Mother's Day to her. I am sure she will love the cardigan and of course the color... It's beautiful 😍❤️
Thanks. We can never really control what's gonna happen kaya we should spend our time and energy in making the people we love happy and feeling loved. :)
I agree. Life is for living. And if we share those lovely moments with the people we love, it makes it worthwhile. 😍😍
What a beautiful gift. The mom is happy for sure. Being appreciated and showed love in anyway is what makes every mom happy.
I sent her a photo of the cardigan, and she's so happy and excited to meet with me to get her gift. Haha
Ang ganda te.. Wala ka ba store na pinagbebentahan mga gawa mo?
!LADY
Nagtangka ako mag open ng shopee store kaso di ko ma-push kasi everytime, lagi akong hinahatak ng ibang responsibilities. Haha. Pero di ko pabrin kino-close sa isip ko na maka open ako ng store.
Kaya nga . Malay mo . Maghit mga gawa mo hehe. ..tapus ipromote mo dto..😊
That looks so beautiful ate rome! She’ll definitely love it~
Yiiieee! Thanks Carl! 🥰🥰🥰
amazzing! Baliktad sakin sis, napa early naman yung gift ko sa mama ko, kaso napa ikli din nanag konti kay anag request syang dagdagan ko at gawan ko din daw yung mga anak ko para terno sila. IM so proud os you sis
Haha. Nagrequest pa nga ng twinning with your kiddos. Ang cute. Ang saya na may gamito tayong skillset noh? Kahit papaano, we have our own ways of showing our love and appreciation to the people whonare important to us.
oo nga sis, special talaga yung gift natin kasi hand made with love and unique pa. kaoso yung hubby nad kids ko ginawan ko ng bonets and bag di naman ginamit., ansakit
Awww. Yun lang. Nakakahurt kapag ganun. Pero syempre, once i-gift na natin, it's really up to them kung gagamitin nila o hindi. What's important is alam nilang iniisip natin sila habang ginagawa natin yung mga gifts na yun.
okay lang kung di gagamirtin sis, kaso yung iba kong gawa, nasa basura na,
Ohh. Virtual hugs sis. Keep on pouring your heart into your creation. Ganun din ginagawa ko eh. Iniisip ko na lang iba iba lang talaga siguro taste ng mga tao.
Naalala ko lang, I got crocheting skills from my mother. It was difficult for me at first coz I am a leftie. My mother was a rightie. I had to mirror her. Naiwan ko lahat ng yarns and hooks ko sa Cebu.
Waw! Pareho tayo. Leftie rin ako! Haha. Ni-tiyaga lang din ako turuan ng Mama ko kaya ako natuto. Parang grade 2 yata ako nung tinuruan nya ako. Tapos nakalimutan ko na. Nabalik crocheting lang ako nung nag resign na ako sa work para mag stay at home mom.
Ay wow, ang aga natuto. High school ako natuto. hehe. Buti ka pa may time pa mag crochet. :D
Uu. Curious kasi ako nun sa ginagawang doily ng mama ko. Kaya nagpaturo ako. Ngayon lang ako nagka time din, yung mejo malaki na ang daughter ko. Ito ang nagiging me time ko.
DAti kasi nung high school mahilig ako gumawa ng cellphone pouches and other easy projects. ngayon, wala akong maisip na crochet projects. nagpapaka minimalist ako now. pero nakakamiss din kaya mag crochet. <3
Thats a beautiful present!!
...I bet you are looking forward to see her reaction😊
Thanks! I really hope she likes it. :)
Wow! Ang galing! You and @jonalyn2020 Ang nakilala ko sa hiveph na magaling mag crochet.
For sure your mother would be happy having that one not just because she likes it but because her daughter made it with love for her
Thanks @jenthoughts. Mentor ko sa crocheting yan si sis @jonalyn2020. Sya lagi kong tanungan kapag di ako sure sa susunod na gagawin sa mga projects ko.
Uu. Sinendan ko si mama ng pic nung cardigan, andami nyang kilig eh. Hahaha
Ah okay, so si Jonalyn talaga Ang Pinaka leader Ng crochet sa hiveph hehehe..
Wow ano na lang kaya Ang kilig nya kapag nada kamay nya na
What a heartwarming story! I'm sure your mom would like the cardigan you made. In my case, I didn't give my mom a special gift since every day is mother's day, in my opinion!
Indeed, everyday should be mothers' day. Hindi yung magpapakabait lang kapag mothers' day. Haha.
They say it's never late when happiness is good, I'm sure today your mom is happy because her gift is beautiful.
Many many congratulations to your mother. No one in this world can love a person more than a mother. It is good that you have gifted your mother, she must have been very happy.
That is so thoughtful of you. I am pretty sure you will see that smile on you Ma's face when she will receive that cardigan. I love the color by the way.
I would also love to give something to my mom if she's still alive. But she's no longer with us 20 years na nakalipas.
Nagustuhan naman niya nung binigay ko. Suot nya na agad. Haha.
Sorry to hear about your mom.