When I was in Pakistan, I used to be very close with my grandma. I would visit her house very often even though it was like 30 minutes away from my house. I was very little when she came to America. After many years my family came to America at the end of 2019 when I was 10. When I met my grandma I was so happy to see her after many years. One time I was sitting with her and she was crocheting a sweater. She seemed like a professional and it was so satisfying to watch. I asked her to teach me and so I started making a hat with her. She told me step by step but it was still so hard. After I finished my hat I showed it to my grandma. It wasn't the best looking but she still seemed proud of me and I was proud of myself. After a few months my grandpa passed away due to cancer. I tried crocheting again after a long time but i just couldn't no matter how hard i tried. So eventually I gave up on crocheting and focused more on school and myself. 4 years go by and I tried crocheting again and I was actually able to make a few projects all on my own. I'm sure if my grandma saw me now she would be so proud of me.

– M.A

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