The crochet items vary from accessories, to beautiful shawls, to handy household and holiday items. Perfect gifts! Karen has been crocheting for over 40 years and delights in using different yarns and colors to create both useful and delightful crochet items. She first began as a little girl, attempting one of the most difficult types of crochet and despairing. But persisting, and with the help of a family friend, it became one of her favorite pastimes.