"I create hand knitted and crocheted work patterned, socks, hats, mitts and baby snuggle bags. There are also lots of fun hats, and shadowbox mitts which are both closed in and open at the top, to facilitate using your phone with ease. Animal inspired mitts and hats, such as hedgehogs are the latest addition to my line.
Knitting has always been something I've loved doing since my Grandmother taught me when I was very small. Being able to do something I love, and make a bit of extra money, plus make others happy, has inspired me for years. The hedgehog mitts are my favourite, although quite time consuming. The look on the faces of my customers when they see them, makes me smile.
Knitting has always been something I've loved doing since my Grandmother taught me when I was very small. Being able to do something I love, and make a bit of extra money, plus make others happy, has inspired me for years. The hedgehog mitts are my favourite, although quite time consuming. The look on the faces of my customers when they see them, makes me smile.
When I moved to Peterborough 4 years ago, I didn't know anyone outside of my family. Joining knitting/crochet groups has allowed me to meet wonderful people and to help create many and participate in charity work. We create blankets, sweaters, hats, mitts and many other things for veterans, children's aid, abused women and their children as well as many other groups. It really helps to give you a wonderful feeling, helping others.
I love trying new things, especially fun creations which make people smile. That is why I love to make animal inspired hats and mitts. I'm a home crafter, so everything I do is either done at home, or at one of the club/group meetings I attend." While working at home, Lorel says "watching dvds and (gasp) videos of golden age murder mysteries is my favourite way to work. I try to work regularly, because it can take quite a bit of time to finish each item. I do take some time off, so that I don't get sick of knitting. Much of my inspiration comes from online searches, on places like Pinterest, Ravelry and other sites like that"
I love trying new things, especially fun creations which make people smile. That is why I love to make animal inspired hats and mitts. I'm a home crafter, so everything I do is either done at home, or at one of the club/group meetings I attend." While working at home, Lorel says "watching dvds and (gasp) videos of golden age murder mysteries is my favourite way to work. I try to work regularly, because it can take quite a bit of time to finish each item. I do take some time off, so that I don't get sick of knitting. Much of my inspiration comes from online searches, on places like Pinterest, Ravelry and other sites like that"
For Lorel, the most difficult part of the process is the finishing. "I hate sewing in the ends of yarn. LOL I think a good many knitters would understand that!" Her favourite piece is a sweater she made for a customer. "I've now added it to my line as it was such a success."
As for the most memorable responses she's had to her work, Lorel says "Some children think my animal-inspired mitts are puppets, and want to play with them. One girl actually created a special home for her hedgehog mitts and her mom says she treats them more like a pet!"
Lorel sells at shows and through Kijiji. "Some of the shows I will be at this fall are the 30 Craft Market on December 2 at the Mark St United Church, and the Cottage Craft shows in Peterborough, Morrow Building November 26, Lindsay Exhibition Grounds December 3 and the Morrow Building December 19th and 20th."
As for the most memorable responses she's had to her work, Lorel says "Some children think my animal-inspired mitts are puppets, and want to play with them. One girl actually created a special home for her hedgehog mitts and her mom says she treats them more like a pet!"
Lorel sells at shows and through Kijiji. "Some of the shows I will be at this fall are the 30 Craft Market on December 2 at the Mark St United Church, and the Cottage Craft shows in Peterborough, Morrow Building November 26, Lindsay Exhibition Grounds December 3 and the Morrow Building December 19th and 20th."
