I am 58yrs of age, i have been crocheting for more years than i can remember, I was taught to crochet at infant school, I rarely use a pattern, I make mainly collectable bears, they are fully jointed, some are dressed. I think i am addicted to crochet and wool, i cannot go a day without picking up my hook. Because i dont use a pattern no two bears look exactly the same, i like to sculpt the faces and give each one their own personality.