+ English

I am self-taught English as well, but not so fast, as I wish. To push myself in the right direction I decided to find time in my study-day(s) and try to write short "stories" based on questions from my topic in our Ravelry group. Here they are:

• where/how do you find all your ideas for a new pattern/creating new sts?

• how did you have the idea of becoming a crochet designer?

• how/when /where did you learn to crochet?

(thank you, Christine!)

• I think it might be interesting to hear about how living on a boat has influenced either your designing or the materials you choose to use or maybe funny stories related to both using fiber and being on the water (with cats!). 

• Or, since you’ve lived in different places, maybe how these crafts are “though of” in the places you’ve been. For example I think you mentioned that you don’t know of an actual yarn shop in Montenegro, but surely there are local knitters and crocheters, so where do they get their supplies? Frankly, I have no idea, but some of my thoughts about it. 

(thank you, Amy!)

• How did you learn to knit/crochet?

• What are your favorite stitches?
• What new stitches are you trying to learn or want to learn?
• Are there certain types of items you like making over others (for example: wearable items vs. usable vs. blankets)?

• What inspires you to come up with each design? Is there a story behind them?
• What inspired you to begin publishing your designs?
• Is there any advice you could give for those who want to design someday? The main one, my favorite: Go in the direction of where your fear grows. Read more.

(thank you, Elizabeth!)