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Designer Spotlight: Andrea

8/14/2017

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I hope you've all enjoyed the last two posts in the Designer Spotlight series (if you missed them, you can find them here and here). My favorite thing about this series has been not only celebrating talented fiber artists, but also learning more about these designers's motivations and inspirations; everyone has a story. Today's feature shines the spotlight on Andrea of Wooden Anchor Creations. Not only is Andrea a designer, but she's also a cancer survivor who has found awesome ways to give back with her crochet. So learn more about her from her interview, take a look at some of her projects, and maybe find some inspiration to give back with your own work. 
Designer Spotlight: Andrea
How long have you been crocheting?
I started to crochet when I was pregnant with my daughter, she's 24 now.

How did you learn to crochet?
I taught myself the basic single crochet and then with the invention of YouTube, I challenge myself to try a new stitch every time I made something new. Took me almost a year before I could read a pattern and I still don't have the concept of diagrams down.
Designer Spotlight: Andrea
What’s something you wish you had known when you’d first started crocheting?
I wish I had known how therapeutic it was, just the movement of the hook and having to sit still.
 
What is your favorite thing about crocheting? 
I love that something I've made has been someone's gift, that they are so excited to see it and use it. Even if I don't get to personally see this, I love that my work makes people happy.
 
Is there a certain type of pattern you love to design the most? Why? 
I make chemo hats. I use different patterns and have designed my own for these hats. I love that something so simple gives back in so many ways.
(Note from The Cookie Snob: Andrea has made over 300 chemo hats!!! Incredible!)
Designer Spotlight: Andrea
When you’re creating new designs, is there something that inspires you? What’s your muse? 
I am inspired by people and moods. I like to try to visualize the person who might wear one of my hats. I want to help lighten their mood but to also let them maintain a sense of self.
 
What do you think is the most challenging aspect of designing? 
The most challenging aspect is color, I let other people pick color combinations otherwise all my hats would be colors that I love, that's not very enlightened when it comes to making hats for unknown people.
Designer Spotlight: Andrea
I’m sure it’s impossible to pick just one, but is there one project that you’re particularly proud of? 
I started a local learn to crochet project a couple years ago. I taught anyone who wanted to learn, for free. I just wanted anyone who had even an ounce of curiosity to be able to learn something new. 
 
What advice would you pass along to other crocheters?
My advice to others would be to never forget we all were beginners and to look at any other person’s items with new eyes. See the beauty, realize the task and don't forget to compliment! Encourage each other!  ​​​
Designer Spotlight: Andrea
Thank you, Andrea, for sharing your story and for the great advice! I hope that this spotlight inspires you all in your own knitting and crocheting! And if you're interested in giving back by donating chemo hats like Andrea, here are a few charities who are currently accepting donations of handmade hats (there are lots, so I just chose a few, but feel free to look for others). Each page has guidelines to help you get started.:
  • Knots of Love
  • Halos of Hope
  • Crochet for Cancer
Happy hooking!
3 Comments
Marlene link
3/26/2018 11:23:22 am

Hello from The Netherlands Cookiesnog ;-) I enjoyed reading abt Andrea but can get onto her blog, is the name right ?? Cant find it on Wooden Anchor Creations..
From Holland with love,
Marlene

Bu the way: I loooooooove yr leave.bag !!!!!!

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Marlene
3/26/2018 11:24:51 am

Sorryyyyy, I meant yr LEAF.bag !!

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Erin
3/26/2018 07:53:38 pm

Welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this Designer Spotlight. Andrea doesn't have a blog at the moment. Wooden Anchor Creations is her company for selling locally in her area, but she doesn't have an online presence at the moment. If she ends up creating one in the future, I'll be sure to add a link to it here :)

And I'm glad you love the leaf bag! I had a lot of fun designing it, so it's nice to hear that someone else likes it too :)

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