My Crocheted Hamburger

A crocheted hamburger? my mom said to me inquisitively. Yes, I replied, I thought it would look great in your kitchen, perhaps atop your refrigerator or over there on that ledge!

I think she thought I had gone mad, but she knew how much into creating my own unique crafts I was. So she accepted it gratefully and it has remained in her kitchen for, oh, around forty years.

That was the prototype. When I got back to my crocheting a few years ago, one of the first things I created was a new-look hamburger. The one you see on this page. I thought that others may like the look of it too, either for themselves or as a unique gift. That's when eBay came to mind and I tentatively listed one, just to see how much interest it garnered.

I was amazed! My humble hamburger was getting inquiries from all over the world - and I was selling it at a steady pace.

Well, it's back once more. For all those that love their hamburgers, but just don't want to add on those extra pounds, here is the no-calorie hamburger - made with a slice of cheese, tomato, lettuce and, of course, a hamburger patty. All topped off with a juicy olive.

So much better than McDonalds ;)