About Me

Hi, friends! I’m Janelle! I’m a knitter, crocheter-in-training, sewist and all around lover of crafts. I enjoy literature (especially through the CraftLit podcast!), learning anything new, travelling (Europe you are next on the bucket list!)

I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. And, while I have lived all over the U.S. in adulthood, I call it home once more. I have 6 kids, a cute hubby and a dog, Beans, The Ginger Chiweenie. We like to pretend he is a super hero that fights crime.

While knitting made me frustrated as a child (think shiny, slippery aluminum needles) I tried again at the very strong suggestion of a tough, sweet and caring, older firecracker of a woman at church. When I resisted, saying I “could never” knit like her (and so I shouldn’t try), she demanded that I just do it and refused to hear any excuses. She did me a favor that day. Now, I am a true knitting enthusiast, and so many other things have opened to me because of Mona, my friend. She is gone now, all these years later, but I still carry on her command: “You go to the store, you get the supplies and you DO it!” I especially like the part where you get to go the the yarn shop. 😉

I am glad you stopped by and, here on the website, I hope to encourage you to be curious to try and learn new things and to dive in to knitting (or any other craft your heart desires) for real. The world of fiber art is ever-expanding and its all yours. Techniques, ideas, inspirations and patterns to try new skills are what I am planning for this site.

Site mantra: Never give up, never surrender! I know I borrowed that from Galaxy Quest. But Mona would agree.