These days, knitting is increasing in popularity again. This is possibly due to various worldwide economic problems, but I also feel it has as much to do with the beautiful variety of yarns available these days. I knit and crochet myself, though I don't sell my own work, but the fabulous yarns each time I go to the shop! It's amazing and I always want to buy all of them.
This week's shop of the week, NadiasKnits, does just what it says on the tin. It is fabulous knitwear, soft and warm, sumptuous colours, and on browsing, makes you want to wear them all there and then, and go out in the cold winter air knowing you'll be snug and warm. Let's find out about the creator of NadiasKnits...Nadia!
Tell us a little
about yourself and your work
I started knitting when I was about 12 years old living
overseas. I was inspired by my Grandmother and my Aunt. They made it look so
peaceful. They slowly showed me the basics of knitting and I picked it up
quickly. Within a couple of months, I was making sweaters. When I returned to
the United States, I focussed on my education and then later on my career in
Social Services. Although I enjoyed my career, something was always missing. I realised
the missing part was my creative side. A friend was telling me about Etsy and
encouraged me to open a shop. I started my shop in November 2012 with only one
item, which by the way I just sold in December 2013. That was bittersweet.
What inspires your
work?
I am inspired by creativity, originality and uniqueness. I’m
always trying to come up with something different. Another inspiration for me
is, I want the world to realise once again the importance of Handmade, the
creative spirit. Many have forgotten the effort, thought and love behind truly
handmade knits. When someone purchases an item from my shop, I feel like they
are getting a piece of me. This is the best feeling ever! Someone loves
something I created!
What are your
favourite colours?
I can honestly say I love all colours, but if I were to choose,
I would say reds and golds are just beautiful colours. To me the yarn is what I
enjoy more than the colour. I love difficult yarns and fabrics, like fuzzy
yarns or sari fabric. Also the feel of the yarn is important to me. My favourite
yarn would be Cashmere. The feel of it in your hands when you are working with
it is amazing!
What is your
favourite holiday destination?
I would say my favourite holiday destination would be
Jordan. It’s a simple and rustic land. Whenever I visit, I feel like I am part
of something bigger. The land is barely touched by time and technology and to
me that’s very deep. When I am there I feel like I am part of history.
What other artists
work to you admire and aspire to?
I love abstract art and am always amazed at the many
talented painters on the All Handmade By Me Team. I dabble in painting a little
but would love to me more like them. I also love the many knitters’ work out
there. I know that they understand how much love and effort goes into the
knitting process.
What are you most
proud of?
I would say that I am most proud of is how much I have grown
over the past year. I feel like I have found who I truly am and want to
continue to be, someone who creates one of a kind, beautiful handmade knits
that people can use and wear all year round.
Ooooh! And I am working on a secret project right now!
Thank you Nadia for taking part. If you want to visit Nadia's shop, just click here and see for yourself!
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