Each morning, I roll out of bed, drink a cup of coffee with lots of creamer, and then stuff my purse full of the yarn, knitting needles, or crochet hooks I'll need for my current craft project. If my hands are free, you'll likely find me clicking my knitting needles together.
In 2005, I learned to knit from my sister and a few beginners’ books, and now I can’t put my needles down! I love expanding my knowledge of knitting by trying all sorts of new patterns; in the past few years, I’ve managed to conquer knitting in the round, lace work, and cables. In 2013, I did something I never thought I’d do--design my own pattern! The process was definitely a learning experience that put my knitting mathematics to the test, but I really enjoyed it. Now I have a new scarf design floating around in my head, too!
I knitted my first ruffle scarf when my Mom saw one on display in a craft store. She really liked it so I knitted one for her. Once I had, many people that saw her wearing it asked me to make them some, too. Ruffle scarves are fun and quick to make, so I really enjoy selling them!
I learned to crochet in 2013, and I love making amigurumi--I don’t feel up to doilies yet, though! Still, every time I make another crochet project, I learn something new and feel more comfortable with the hook.
Most of my crocheted items are made from patterns by June Gilbank ( https://www.etsy.com/people/planetjune?ref=pr_faveshops ). I learned crocheting from one of her patterns and then found the rest of them! She also helped me correct some mistakes I was making early on. The realism she incorporates in her adorable amigurumi has made her one of my favorite designers.
When I began college in 2014, I decided to turn my hobbies into a small Etsy business that helps pay for my textbooks. Even though I'm selling my items now, I have so many crafty ideas popping around in my head that I still try to manage to squeeze in some personal knitting and crochet time. I work hard to put quality into each of my creations because every piece of needle work deserves to be a work of art.
