Not all school projects require a pencil and paper. My 12 year old has taught herself to crochet. My mom tried to teach me for years and I was a lost cause, I just couldn't get it. About 2 weeks ago my DD started a blanket for her soon-to-be new brother and she finished it today.  We are all really proud of her and I thought I should share her accomplishment with you. We rewarded her with some new crochet books, new hooks and more yarn to continue with her new found hobby.