>>My grandmother would look at a pattern and then adapt it on the fly, and some things she made without patterns.<<

My grandma can do this too. She can also look at a picture or an item and tell you what pattern was used to make it.

>>Me, I can't even fibercraft with a pattern. But I can cook freestyle!<<

I need a pattern or recipe for both still, but I have decent skills when I'm following instructions.