So this happened, and I didn’t blog about it because I was drowning in school, but now I’m here to tell you about it.
I got to partner with KnitCrate to be a crochet designer for their February box. They sent me this absolutely gorgeous, custom-dyed Malabrigo yarn that I could never have afforded on their own, and this is what I made for them. (All images are copyright KnitCrate, and they are the most gorgeous photographs I’ve seen in a good long while.)
Presenting the Butterfly Shell Infinity Scarf!
My design is actually on a MODEL? Like, a real-life model is wearing something I crocheted, and it’s published in a book? WHAT IS THIS LIFE.
To make things even more exciting, take a look at the cover of the ebook:
Yep, that’s my design…on the cover…?!?!?! I was sitting in the college cafeteria when I saw the cover, and it was so hard not to squeal. I can’t even believe how beautiful these photos and this ebook turned out, and it is such an honor to have been involved. I’ve been dreaming of this since I was a wee young teenager and first learned to crochet, so to actually be a published designer? It’s unreal.
Click here to view all three designs from this issue. We all got the same yarn to work with, and I absolutely love what the other two designers did with it. You can purchase my pattern here. I’ve seen a copy of the pattern PDF, and it’s so beautifully formatted. I got to work with an actual tech editor, who caught a couple silly mistakes I made, and the whole experience was just so cool.
Man, it’s a good life, you guys.
What feels like eons ago, I corresponded with the brilliant Sue Perez of Mrs Micawber’s Recipe for Happiness when she had just begun her professional crochet design career. She gave me advice as a young teenager and helped me see that my dream was achievable. I owe a lot to that conversation, and I’m truly grateful. Thank you. <3
Congratulations!!! That is thrilling! I can only imagine how delighted you are!!
That’s awesome 👏
Thank you so much! It still feels pretty unreal, to be honest, but in a good way. Thanks for your comment! <3 🙂
Congratulations!!! That’s so exciting, I’m very happy for you! 🙂
Thank you so much, Katy, that means a lot! ^__^
Congratulations! It’s a beautiful scarf! So happy this happened to you. <3
Thank you so much, Andrea! <3
congrats-it’s lovely
Thank you very much, Diana!
Congratulations! The design looks beautiful and it must be so exciting to see your hard work published!!!
Thank you so much! It’s surreal, I wish I could show it to my past self because she would completely flip out, haha. 🙂
I’m woefully late here, but CONGRATULATIONS!! *throws confetti* That’s the coolest thing!! Your pattern matches the yarn so well, and to get it on the cover – I just. Wow!! I’m so excited for you! 😀
Look, now I am the woefully late one to reply to your lovely comment. 🙂 Thank you so much, filliefanatic, your support over the years has meant the world!
Oh yeah! This makes me happy. Congrats! It’s beautiful.
Thank you so much, Astri! I’ll always be grateful for the crochet inspiration you give me <3
Congratulations!! How exciting! Your infinity scarf design is beautiful, Claire!
Thank you so much, River! Your support means a lot!
WOW Claire !! congratulations. the pattern is so cool , publishing your own design is a dream come true , indeed . As a fashion design aspirant I can truly feel what you would have felt. Congratulations once again. I would be glad if you visit my site and take a look at my work as well : https://writeforfashion.wordpress.com/ do let me know how do you feel , Thank You .
Thank you so much for your kind words, and best of luck in your own fashion design journey! <3
Thank you