I think my first introduction to crochet and yarn started when I was around 9 years old. There was a craft and yarn shop just a few blocks away from where I lived. And in my carefree time, I used to frequent the craft shop to check out what they do. It was from there I was taught how to crochet. I bought my first crochet hook (I think a 4mm) and balls of acrylic yarn there. Think they were 8 ply, as it was easy to crochet.

From there, I made my first doll dress and little hat. They were short little dolls, maybe around 10cm tall? After crochet, I also got interested in sewing, as my mum inherited my grandma's Singer sewing machine, the treadle and wheel type. I was around 12 years of age. Not much into sewing till I was in my teenage years, around 13 years old.

There was a big hibernation during my late teens and adult years, as work and social life took most of my time. I have only seriously gotten back into crochet just 6 years ago.

At the moment, most of my created items are crochet items I started out doing in my spare time. I recalled that my first crochet was learning to make hat and dress for a plastic miniature doll in the 1980s? It was so long ago...

Then when I moved from Singapore to Perth (Australia), I crocheted scarves to keep warm and floor rugs for my own bedroom. Being a student, I had a bit of spare time for crafts. Something handmade instead of store bought always appeal to my creative side.

When time permits, I also enjoy doing some sewing. My first model is usually my own kid and then extended family members and friends. I love sewing simple summer dresses and bucket hats for little girls. Other sewing projects I have delved into include repurposing old clothing to suit my kid, recycling old bed linen to make bags, pillow cases or cushion covers. Sometimes I sew market tote bags out of old unused bedlinen or curtain materials. I use them for my own grocery shopping. Toting groceries in bags instead of plastic bags. I like reusable things instead of disposables.
So where possible, I like to wash and re-use, keep and recycle or repurpose. Nowadays, I try to always use my market bags when grocery shopping and have a few in the car boot. Trying to use less plastic and less waste in the environment where possible.

Hopefully, with this little venture on Etsy, I will be able to create some fun and playful kids accessories and clothing for girls and boys, either crochet or sewn, or both, depending on my mood at them time. I aim to make quality items that are appealing and practical in use.

Some of my favourite crochet items are beanies and blankets, especially for kids or babies. I feel a special need for hand made stuff for little children. It's so lovely to see them wearing something handmade with love and care. They deserve the best "handmade with love" possible. For this, I like to use soft baby yarn or yarns that are non-scratchy on skin, but rather smooth on your skin, if it is clothing or hat or scarf. All items are handmade in clean, smoke free and pet free environment.

Besides yarn, I also enjoy ribbon, fabric and paper crafts.

I have also done some typesetting and design work in the past. Having observed that many buyers are looking for custom printed items, I have decided to add new product lines to my store, such as made to order Tshirts.

During the covid-19 lockdown, I have been adding printable maths worksheets and activity sheets to keep children learning from home. As I stay home to stay safe, most of my listings are now catering for parents and people who want to print downloads at home for educational use or to keep kids entertained.

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