Crochet.

I have been crocheting for a few years now. I started out knitting and then discovered crocheting was much faster, less complex and gave me instant gratification! So, I put down my knitting needles and never looked back!

I am mostly self taught with the help of YouTube videos. Ahhh, gotta love the 21st century and access to all kinds of information. I usually pick up my crochet hooks in the fall/winter time. There's something cozy about cuddling up with some soft yarn and creating something with your hands while enjoying a steaming hot mug of coffee, hot chocolate, chai (insert your fav hot beverage)... you get the idea.

So, my friends that have had babies when "my iron was hot" have been recipients of handmade gifts! My sweet friend Eva's little lady has a crocheted lamb stuffed animal that she has loved since she was a baby! that makes my heart melt. I have made a few baby hats, a few scarves, but mostly just stuff for fun.

Then I recently discovered, via my facebook.. people go CRAZY for adorable crocheted kids hats, if they have ears or a face, even better! I posted a Ninja Turtle hat I made for my son on Instagram and got requests from other moms of TMNT fans to make and sell hats! What?! I was shocked so many people liked my hat! I accepted the challenge and have 5 orders for TMNT hats!

I had been feeling led to start a blog to post all my crafts I do. Just for fun and because I like to see what I have made over the years. Now, It seems that I could add to this blog idea crafts I've made but, ALSO crafts I can make and maybe sell? I have been talking to people over the past few weeks about Etsy and "the Cube" and other merchant type things. There is opportunity to make this into a small business endeavor. I am just cautious to take something I do to relax and for enjoyment and make it into something I have to churn out for profits. Maybe if I make one personal project for every two orders I will maintain a sense of fun and enjoyment.

I have been looking up all kinds of hat patterns I could make and sell. penguins, minions, ear warmer headbands, bow hats, monkeys, puppies and now with the holidays there are some fun santa and elf patterns out there! So, hope you enjoy my posts and pics! If you have any ideas or requests shoot me a line.

Raychel