How it all started and beyond
Designs of Cyn was created on a whim. I didn't learn to crochet until later on in life, I was self-taught through books and youtube after an illness that kept me from my normal jobs teaching autistic children and as a housing specialist for the homeless.
I really didn't know what to do with my life after that. I became focused on my wellness and tried to adapt to a new way of living. I can't say it was easy, it really wasn't and the new norm was different but I did not want that to be my focus. I found myself keeping busy with creating, since that is something that comes easily for me. When I learned to crochet, it soon became a passion (or addiction?) but then, well, you can only make so many hats for people you know!!! So this is where it all starts. I learned of Etsy and I opened a shop, I put it aside for a few years after not making many sales. Then came back in fresh, got on a roll and kept at it. So here's where we are today!
My focus is in keeping with the old traditions but with a modern twist. I adore how things must have been in the past where artisans put time and quality into their work and traded their wares. It is important to me to have work of high quality and I don't mind spending a little extra time to be sure that my customers are happy ones. I have ideas and ideas upon ideas, this gives me the canvas to create. I am very grateful for that. I hope that in visiting the shop that you are able to see my vision of transcending time in the craft and bringing those traditional skills to modern times. I hope you are inspired and I hope you enjoy your experience with Designs of Cyn!
