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\nI’m Julie! I make stuff & I blog about it!
\n What inspired you to first start crocheting?<\/strong>
\nI think it was because I wanted a scarf but rather than buy one, I wanted to make it myself. I’m like that with a lot of things. Being a crafty person, I always feel like if there’s any chance that I could possibly make something myself, I usually feel compelled to attempt it!
\n How did you get into designing crochet?<\/strong>
\nDesigning my own patterns has always come naturally to me. When I was a kid, I would look at craft catalogs and design my own patterns for things (plastic canvas & cross stitch) based on the photos because I didn’t have the money to buy the pattern\/kits. Eventually I started making my own sewing patterns by tracing clothes I owned. When I learned how to crochet, it was just natural to me to make up my own patterns.
\n Do you have a favorite yarn?<\/strong>
\nCaron Simply Soft, Red Heart Soft Yarn, Naturally Caron Country to name a few!
\n Where do you find inspiration for patterns?<\/strong>
\nFor amigurumi, I usually just design whatever I think is cute. Sometimes I’ll see a drawing and think, “that would make a perfect amigurumi!”. I designed a mouse based on a Christmas card illustration. My hats have always been something that I’ve designed because I wanted to wear it myself. Sometimes I look at catalogs like Free People or Urban Outfitters for style inspiration.
\n Do you have a secret crochet tip for beginners?<\/strong>
\nThe internet is your friend! If you ever get stuck on something, don’t worry! There are so so so many tutorials out there that can help you. I love learning new things on YouTube!
\n What is your favorite pattern that you have designed?<\/strong>
\nProbably my Pineapple Coconut Slouchy hat because I find myself wearing it more than any of the others! I think I have it in like six different colors now. Every time I make one to put in my shop, I end up keeping it for myself! \ud83d\ude1b
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\nI’d love to be really good at painting and drawing! I get so inspired when I look at artwork and I really wish I could express myself that way. I also wish I were better at knitting. I learned it after crochet and I’ve never gotten good at it because I’m too obsessed with crochet to ever trade my hook for needles!<\/p>\n
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