Recently I attended a girls' day event at a candle shop where we crocheted our own blankets, and it was such a fun and unique experience! One of the best parts was that it was BYOB and BYOF (bring your own food), which made the day even more exciting. We brought an assortment of dips, chips, fruit, cheese, and even chicken wings, and it was a blast snacking while working on our blankets.
The environment was absolutely beautiful--being in a candle shop meant it smelled divine, and the space was thoughtfully designed and well-maintained. You could tell the staff genuinely care about the place, which I really appreciated.
In terms of the actual blanket crocheting, they had a decent variety of colors to choose from, and you can even request specific colors in advance, which is a nice touch. We were a group of six, and none of us had crocheted before, but the employee who helped us at the start was fantastic at teaching us. After she left, the owner (in the photos - I'm sorry I forgot her name!) stepped in, and she was equally amazing--so friendly, patient, and helpful.
The session lasted over three hours, which did get a little tiring, but the owner was great at stepping in to help those who got too tired (or a bit tipsy!) finish their blankets. While I loved the experience overall, I wasn't thrilled with how my blanket turned out--it was way too loose and ended up looking more like a spiderweb. I ended up throwing it away and plan to redo it at home, but that didn't take away from how much I enjoyed the day.
Even though the location was a bit far (about 45 minutes for me), I would absolutely come back. The combination of a fun, creative activity, great company, and such a welcoming atmosphere made it a memorable day! read more