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Stepping into one of Rabbit Publishing's crochet classes, you could be forgiven for having thought that you'd come across a meditation course.

Indeed, crocheting hones your ability to concentrate. The room is pin-drop quiet. Everyone is busy and focused.

Colourful wool and crochet dolls lie scattered on table. Subtle smiles are seen on the participants' faces.

"Almost done - my first crochet!" says Sathita Prawongkhom, 25.

People might think crochet classes are all about dreary scarves and tablecloths, but here you can finish a lovely doll within a day.

"Think about when you receive a gift. It makes you feel much better when a friend has made it for you. We know that the gift has been created with love and good intentions," says teacher Kanokporn Indragaruwet, who last year wrote a book to promote her hobby, "Crochet Dolls: Garden Collection".

Since the book's release she's received a lot of questions from readers about buying patterns, equipment and fabrics. Impressed with the reaction, Kanokporn recently began conducting monthly classes.

Sathita smiles at her crocheted bear. "So lovely! My first handmade doll! It would have taken me a year to make this alone at home."

And that puts a smile on the instructor's face.

The class is limited to five people. Each class costs Bt750, which pays for all the tools and materials. Classes are held on the last Sunday of every month. Visit www.Rabbit-Publishing.com.

 

By Suwicha Chanitnun

The Nation