About Artisan Crochet
At Artisan Crochet, I believe in the magic that a simple crochet line can create. What started as a passion for handmade items has grown into a full catalog of beautiful, soft, and unique creations. Whether it's a cozy blanket, a stylish scarf, a tactile fidget experience, or intricate wall art, every piece is a labor of love, crafted with care to bring comfort and joy into your life.
Creating Comfort Through Craftsmanship
My mission is to transform simple yarn into beautiful, high-quality products that offer both aesthetic appeal and practical use. I am dedicated to:
- Quality Craftsmanship: Ensuring every item is made with attention to detail and the finest materials.
- Tactile Experiences: Creating items that are visually beautiful but are also fun to touch.
- Customer Satisfaction: Providing exceptional products and a delightful shopping experience with the ability to customize your order.
- Innovation: Continuously exploring new designs and expanding my product range to meet diverse needs and preferences.
From a Childhood Passion to a Thriving Business
When I was young, my grandmother gifted me a crocheted afghan. It was beautiful, full of colors, and had a fun wavy pattern. I asked her to teach me how to make something so pretty that would also keep me warm. So she sat down to teach me the basics and let me tell you, it was hard. My crochet lines were solid but I couldn't make a single square that didn't turn into a triangle (from missed stitches as I later learned).
Attempting a blanket seemed like a daunting feat but I though I would get there eventually. Then came our 5th grade market where we would make an item and sell them for up to $2 to learn about creating, marketing, and selling items...and maybe even pocket some profit. I knew I wanted to crochet, but with just a single line, what could I make? With some guidance from my mother, we turned that single line into a bookmark (back when we all read paper books) by adding small charms at the bottom and tags at the top. And there started my crochet empire! Not really, but I did make enough to take my family to dinner at McDonald's.
After that, I let crocheting go because I couldn't turn that line into anything...until college. I was looking for a hobby and thought I would pick up crocheting again. I started watching YouTube videos and making hats. They were smaller and quicker than blankets and I made myself quite a collection of beanies. Then it was time to attempt a blanket. My first one took six months of dedicated work and I used the same yarn as my grandmother, but I didn't like that it felt scratchy. So I went looking for something softer.
Fast forward a few years and I turned my passion for crochet into this site and business. I have expanded my portfolio to the items I enjoy most- fidget corals, blankets, scarves (with pockets!), flowers, and art! I love making things that are interesting and soft to touch.
I am constantly seeking out new and inventive things to make, which is how I started creating crocheted art. Excited to see what I make next? Me too!