How Crocheting Found Me

Photo from event, November 24’

In 2022, my everyday took a little turn I didn’t see coming. I shattered a few fingertips in a work accident and had to rebuild strength in my non-dominant hand. At the time I was deep in to making stash jars — it was my main creative outlet and suddenly I couldn’t do it anymore.

My Wonderful Best Friend crochets in another state and it got me thinking why not try it. I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but I picked up a hook and some yarn — and that small moment changed everything. What started as a way to heal my hand turned into something much bigger: a new skill and eventually a new part of The Fuego Project.

Crocheting became more than just therapy — it became my reminder that creativity always finds a way to shine through, even when life hits pause.