Hello, I'm Clare
I started 53stitches in 2013 after being inspired by some amazing knitted dolls. While trying to learn how they were made, I guessed what they were wrong and started crochet instead! I made my first little monkey doll a couple of weeks later, and then I was hooked for good.
I have plenty of pictures and descriptions in my patterns because I really enjoy the teaching part! That eventually expanded to tutorials on my YouTube and the creation of my crochet kits! As a hobby collector myself, I know my fellow crafters out there are always keen to try just one more craft. I'm the same, and I'm hoping to expand the types of kits I offer in the near future.
You can find a bunch of free tutorials and patterns over on my website at www.53stitches.com. I create and share patterns as an opportunity to give back to the wonderful crochet community that provided so many amazing designs and tutorials when I was starting out!