Since childhood, she has tried her hand at various forms of creativity, but it was crocheting that became her true calling. According to her, it allows her to create durable items that cannot be lost, unlike drawings. Additionally, knitting is convenient because it can be done anywhere.
Aziza first tried knitting in the sixth grade during technology classes, but at that time, she didn't find it interesting. Four years later, inspired by her English teacher, she decided to return to this hobby.
“My English teacher encouraged me to knit. I attend extra classes, and she organized a volunteer group with which we help children with autism and those in difficult situations in Karakol and Przhevalsk,” she shared.
For the third year now, volunteers, including Aziza, have participated in fairs where they sell baked goods and knitted toys for charity. Aziza decided to knit toys for the fair, and since then, knitting has become an important activity for her. Her first creation was a cat keychain, and then she knitted a penguin, which became her favorite creation.
If it used to take her almost a month to create one toy, now she manages to complete this task in a week or even a day, depending on the complexity of the work.
Aziza finds ideas for her creations in movies and on the internet, but for her, not only the form is important, but also her inner state while working. “Knitting is a way to find peace and harmony. It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax after a hard day and slow down in our fast-paced world,” she shared.
She finds support in her family and friends. Aziza is especially grateful to her teacher, who helped her master patterns even on weekends. Thanks to this, she was able to create her largest toy and present it at the fair.
She learned to knit on her own, using tutorials on the internet. This year, Aziza participated in a New Year fair for the first time, where she was able to sell her work. This was an important achievement for her, as she went from zero to a finished product in just two months.
Although Aziza does not plan to tie her future to knitting, it remains her favorite hobby. She has a dream—to conduct a master class for children so they can also create their own toys. She also wants to learn to knit clothing.
In addition to knitting, Aziza has been actively involved in skiing for five years. “I really love skiing, and this sport has taught me patience. Results don’t come immediately, only through regular training. I apply this principle to knitting as well,” she noted.
Aziza encourages her peers not to be afraid of making mistakes. “The first work may not be perfect, but it will get better each time,” she added.
