The Seven Stages of Grief (with Granny Squares)

The Seven Stages of Grief (with Granny Squares)



Stage One - Shock: Imagine you're halfway through a vibrant granny square, meticulously following the pattern. Suddenly, you realize you've forgotten to change colors at the crucial point, resulting in a jarring mismatch of hues. You stare at the square, feeling a jolt of disbelief. "Did I really just miss that?" you think, unable to comprehend how such a simple detail could slip your mind.


Stage Two - Denial: "It's not that bad," you convince yourself. "I can easily fix it. Maybe I can just add a few more rows of the right color, and it'll blend in." You try to rationalize the mistake, hoping to avoid the reality of having to start over.


Stage Three - Anger: You slam your hook down on the table, frustration bubbling over. "This pattern is ridiculous!" you exclaim. "Why are there so many color changes? It's impossible to keep track!" You're angry at the pattern, the yarn, and even the very concept of granny squares.


Stage Four - Bargaining: You take a deep breath and attempt to negotiate with your inner crocheter. "Okay, I'll start over," you say, "but if I can just finish this square, I promise I'll be more careful next time." You hope that this bargain will appease the crochet gods and prevent further mishaps.


Stage Five - Depression: As you slowly unravel your mistake, a wave of sadness washes over you. "I'll never be able to make a perfect granny square," you lament. "Why even bother trying?" The thought of starting again feels overwhelming, and you're tempted to abandon the project altogether.


Stage Six - Testing: You decide to try a different approach. Instead of focusing on perfection, you embrace the imperfections. You experiment with different stitch combinations, exploring new ways to incorporate the color mistake into the design. You discover that the "flaw" actually adds a unique charm to the square.


Stage Seven - Acceptance: You realize that mistakes are a natural part of the crochet process. You learn to appreciate the journey, the challenges, and the unexpected twists and turns that come with creating. You accept that your granny square might not be perfect, but it's a reflection of your own unique creativity and growth as a crocheter.


I hope we can all keep calm and enjoy the hobby of crochet the way it's meant to be. Relaxing and stress-free not stressful.


How do you handle the granny square grief? Do you keep calm, and crochet away? Or do you rip and unravel with rage? Share in the comments below.

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