Four days ago, I shared my newest stash of yarns and a few of you noticed the colors right away. 💛❤️💙
Those weren’t random picks. I chose them to celebrate Buwan ng Wika, a month that reminds me of some of my favorite childhood memories.
Back in grade school, my nanay never let Buwan ng Wika pass without making it extra special. She would patiently sew my baro’t saya or Filipiniana herself, making sure every little detail was just right. I remember being so excited every time she measured the fabric because I knew it meant another school parade was coming.
One memory stands out the most.
I was around 10 years old, wearing a simple linen Filipiniana paired with a glittery, bedazzled shawl, a bright red bandana, and a matching red balloon skirt. Looking back, it was probably one of the happiest days of my childhood. To little me, I felt like a princess. Even better, that outfit won Best Costume, and I still smile every time I think about it.
Now that I’m older, I realize it was never just about the costume.
It was about the love and effort my nanay poured into every stitch. It was about celebrating our culture, our language, and the traditions that quietly shape who we become.
That’s one of the reasons I love crochet so much today. Every handmade piece carries a story. Sometimes it’s a story of patience. Sometimes it’s a story of love. And sometimes, like the one I’m working on now, it’s a story that brings me right back to my childhood.
I can’t wait to continue that tradition with our kiddos someday, creating little moments they’ll hopefully remember with the same warmth I feel today. 🥰
For now, my hook is busy creating something inspired by this beautiful month. It’s colorful, meaningful, and made with a heart full of memories. I hope it becomes a keepsake that celebrates Filipino culture while reminding my family where our stories began.
So… do you have a guess? 🤭
What do you think is currently on my hook?