Gran taught me to crochet when I was younger, along with baking, sewing and knitting. (which I still do a little)
I started crocheting hats, scarves and Christmas decorations, gifts for friends and family, the reactions were amazing and I sold a few pieces in Izknit.
Some times I follow a pattern and sometimes I just get an idea in my head, when I see the yarn colours and textures (I now have a notebook to jot down the ideas ;-) )
I make personal gifts and gifts for the home, I try to use British wools as much as I can.
I just love the feeling you get when someone loves something you've made and you can say 'Thank you, I made that'
I suppose you say 'I'm Hooked'