…animal designer (the reason I found her) as well as making oodles of cute accessory designs in both knit and crochet. And, she’s published and famous… and I knew I had found my girl! Here’s the interview: You make the cutest animals in both knitting and crochet! (LOVE bi-craftual designers!) When did you learn to knit? What about crochet? My mother taught me how to do basic knit & purl stitches when I was in grade school but…
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About FreshStitches
…first crochet project! I am the newbie to reading patterns and the first successful attempt was Nelson. I am sure many feel similarly about your patterns being the best, most well-written out there. Thanks for all your fantastic patterns – I told my husband that all I wanted for Mothers Day was money to buy more of your patterns. Thanks again! Andrea FreshStitches patterns are in pdf format, which will work on any brand of computer, tablet,…
Continue ReadingMeet Noah from YOUnique Crafts!
…ave an adventurous spirit! Tell us a few of your favorite amigurumi blogs/accounts to follow! I have had so many crochet artists who have inspired me and some who have personally helped me through this designing journey. Among my favorites is Serah of Tales of Twisted Fibers. When I started creating my own designs, Serah helped me more than I could have asked for, from helping me with pattern layout and picture taking to even helping proofread my…
Continue ReadingInterview with Tanglewood Thicket
…hook for commissions. By dying it myself I can make tones and shades of each color which help me to color blend and create amazing gradations. How much does a finished creation weigh? Where do you get your wool from? How much do you buy at a time? I guess it depends. The larger goblins which are Toddler size have been anywhere from 1.5lbs to 2.5lbs total. doesn’t sound like a lot of wool but it is. I buy 10-15 pound boxes at a time. I buy m…
Continue ReadingFabulous Sheep Art: Interview with Sheep Incognito
…and as a knitter and crocheter, I share your love for sheep! When did it occur to you, ‘Ah, I can paint adorable paintings of sheep and name them with awesome puns for a living!’? And do you remember a moment when you thought, ‘you know… this sheep thing’s going to work out, after all!’? Conni: Initially, the sheep were just sort of a by-product of my landscaped paintings. My landscapes looked a bit lonely and…
Continue ReadingIndie Yarnie: Space Cadet Creations
…met Stephanie. I had been following Stephanie on Twitter (she’s @SpaceCadetCreat, and is an awesome tweeter to follow) for some time, but really just because she’s very funny- not because I was keeping particularly close tabs on her yarn. When I went to TNNA this summer, Stephanie came up to me… what!?! She knew who I was? Crazy! I thought our relationship was completely one sided (i.e., I was twitter stalking her). Anyway, we m…
Continue ReadingFlower Barrette Kit
…; snap-on barrettes A needle 1 package of dark embroidery thread button in each of the following colors: purple, orange and green This free pattern contains instructions and templates for making these sweet barrettes! You can also download the free flower barrette tutorial pdf! Use three strands of embroidery floss as the thread in this pattern. Have a peek at this running stitch tutorial to see how the stitches are done! Save Save Save…
Continue ReadingCrochet Mike the Monster from Monsters University!
…, a craft glue will hold the smile in place: Isn’t he so cute? More accessory ideas I’m a real sucker for the University-wear sported in the movie! How cute would your crocheted Mike look with a knitted blue and white scarf? Or an MU pennant made from felt? Use your imagination! You can also get super-creative and make multiple expressions… and attach them to Mike with use hook and loop tape! He’ll be a toy with many emotio…
Continue ReadingIndie Yarnie: Kitchen Sink Dyeworks
…of my studies was dyeing, usually on silk fabric for use in garments and accessories. I learned to first crochet, then knit, and finally spin after graduation when I was continuing to find new ways to play with fiber. A jump to dyeing yarn seemed meant to be! What inspired you to turn it into a business? I had been selling small amounts of dyed fiber and teaching workshops with my local Birmingham fiber guild, and opened a LYS that I ran for 5 ye…
Continue ReadingInterview with Kristin Omdahl
…hen I was pregnant with my son and living overseas. Due to the lack of my access to patterns, I began designing shortly after learning both crafts. They say necessity is the mother of invention and I couldn’t agree more! :) Your new collection is bi-craftual… both knitting AND crochet designs! When did you begin knitting design? How long have you been knitting for? I’ve been designing in both crafts the same amount of time. The f…
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