🧶 Why I Design and Teach Crochet

(Hint: It’s About More Than Just Stitches)

There’s something magical about watching a crochet idea come to life.

Sometimes it starts as a quick sketch in the margins of my notebook or a color combo that grabs my attention in a yarn shop. Other times, it’s a texture I can’t stop thinking about or a stitch pattern that begs to be turned into socks, a shawl, or something totally new.

Designing patterns is my creative playground. I love the challenge of figuring out construction, shaping, and stitch flow—but what really fills me up is watching that idea move from my mind, through my hook, and into something tangible. Something that you can make and wear and feel proud of.

But if I’m honest? The best part of this work isn’t just the making—it’s the teaching.

There’s nothing quite like seeing someone’s face light up when they finally “get” something. That quiet “aha!” moment when a student’s confidence shifts. The joy of someone completing their first pair of socks—especially if they never thought they could. Those are the moments that stick with me.

Whether I’m designing a new pattern, filming a class, or answering a question in Crochet Crew, it all comes back to the same thing: I love helping crocheters feel more confident, more capable, and more creative.

Because crochet isn’t just about yarn and stitches. It’s about progress. Possibility. And joy.

Thanks for being here with me. 💛

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