Cute Crochet Toys for Kids from Creative Snugglies

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Question: How did you learn how to crochet? How long have you been crocheting?

I learned to crochet from my friend Maria Santos. I have been crocheting for 9 years.

Question: Do you have any tips for new crocheters? Any guidance to make them successful at a new hobby?

Never give up. Always keep trying. Start with simple stitches practicing those over and over again. Then start with simple patterns. I design a lot of patterns with beginners in mind. Most of my patterns are beginner-friendly patterns.

Question: What do you enjoy crocheting the most?

Amigurumi

Question: What else are you passionate about (other than crochet)?

I am very passionate about my faith and homeschooling my 8 year old. I help out at church. I love helping out in my community. I am tutor for grammar (elementary students) during the school year at our co-op. I love teaching! Teaching is my second love behind crocheting. I love to read different books especially cozy mysteries. I love to bake as well.

Question: What prompted you to start designing?

A few years ago, my friend, Rebecca Ann Ivy, who is a local author in Sherwood, AR asked me to create toys that match the characters in her books. So, I started tweaking different patterns. Then I moved to WA with my family. I was selling finished products at markets and craft shows. Then Covid hit and the world just stopped it felt like. I struggled to sell finished items online in 2020. I did realize though that I enjoyed having the family time during the holidays instead of running from one event to the next. So, January of 2021 I decided to start designing all my patterns. In March of 2021, I decided to only design and not sell finished projects.

Question: How long have you been designing and where do you publish your patterns?

I have only been designing since January of 2021 – so I am in my first year. You can find my patterns on my blog www.creativesnugglies.com as well as Etsy – Creative Snug Designs and Ravelry. I also trying to get all of them on Ribblr and Lovecrafts.

Question: What drives you to create? Where do you find inspiration for your designs?

My kids inspire me to design. I love children, and enjoy designing different things that would bring joy to them.

Question: What do you enjoy designing the most?

I enjoy designing amigurumi the most.

Question: What tips would you give to someone interested in designing and blogging?

Stick with it and put in the hard work. It will take time. It’s not an overnight success.

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Question: What goals have you set for yourself for the future?

This coming year I would love to add a membership to my website for my patterns. I would like to go back to my earlier designs and add a line of products to each one. For instance, Mermaid would have amigurumi, lovey, a blanket, a pillow, hat (maybe), etc. I am still in the planning stages of that. I would love to grow my email list as well as my blog and hopefully get to another ad revenue service. I would like to also grow my Facebook Community and host a Crochet Along once a quarter next year. I also plan to host a blog hop once a quarter next year.

Question: Who are your favorite makers? How have they inspired you?

Lisa @GreenFoxFarms Designs, Julie @J2CraftworksLLC, Caleb @CraftingatthePoole and Kati @HookedbyKati. These lovely designers and makers and many more inspire me to create my absolute best and to be unique and authentic.

Question: Do you have a favorite yarn you like to use when you are crocheting? What colors and fibers do you gravitate toward when choosing your yarn?

My favorite yarn that I love to use is I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby. I also have been enjoying Brava yarn from @WeCrochet as well. I enjoy using variegated yarn because you never know how it is going to come out in the design. I really love working with bright colors.

Question: Do you have anything else you’d like to share with us?

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