The Knotty Collection

How it all began ...

When I first started learning how to crochet from scratch back in April 2023, I did not know about different yarn types, had never picked up a crochet hook, thought patterns looked like a completely different language and had no idea what the different crochet terms meant. 

I was inspired to learn crocheting after joining the "Beginners Amigurumi" group on Facebook and seeing all the super cute crochet items that fellow members were creating. I too really wanted to make amigurumi, but did not know where to start. It took me two days of re-watching tutorial videos before I learnt enough basic crochet terms (mainly, single crochet and increases/deceases) to read patterns and many (somewhat frustrating) hours before I finally learnt to make a magic circle. 

Since then, I've been hooked!!! 😍

I never thought I would create The Knotty Collection but what started off as a single heart amigurumi has now evolved into an ever-growing collection of more than 35 different knotties (yes, I think that's what I'm going to call my crocheted items from now on 😜) that were handmade with love. All of the knotties I've created thus far have either become part of my core collection (i.e. I get to keep them!) or have gone to new homes as they were specially created as gifts for people I love. 

I decided to start this blog as I wanted to document my journey and consolidate all the things I have learnt along the way including resources, tips and tricks that will hopefully also be helpful to others. I also wanted this blog to be an avenue for me to be creative and share the backstory about each of the knotties I have created or will create over time as part of The Knotty Collection. 

I can't wait to share more soon!