To many people, knitting calls to mind scarves and mittens. To me, these are just the beginning. In my shop, I create handknits not only for warmth, but for beauty. I find joy in experimenting with new ideas and patterns. I create knit pieces that range from traditional scarves and hats to uniquely designed Mason Jar Centerpieces for weddings and the home.
Like many, my creativity is rooted in my family: my grandma and my mom taught me to crochet potholders when I was 8 or 9 years old. By high school, I had moved on to creating mittens, hats, scarves, and bags for my friends.
In college, my mom gave me a pair of knitting needles for Christmas. As we sat on the couch in my childhood living room, she taught me the two basic knit stitches: knit and purl. I painstakingly practiced these for the next few hours. But soon, that arduous, tedious process had a strong hold on me: knitting became a passion of mine.
The first knit project I ever completed was a slightly misshapen baby blanket for my cousin's little boy. As my skill improved, I made scarves, hats, and cowls as holiday gifts. Around the time that I was planning my wedding, I rediscovered Etsy (I'd shopped for jewelry on the site in college) and was inspired to begin selling my knits here.
In the span of a few months, I had expanded my knit repertoire and begun creating my own patterns-- including the design for my Mason Jar Centerpieces, which I originally made for my own wedding. These have by far become the best seller in my shop, and they've inspired me to create other designs for the home and wedding-- and even for my two dogs!
So this is my shop-- a space full of knits that span wardrobe, home, weddings, and pets. There's no telling what I'll knit up next!