When, and why did you learn to crochet?
I prefer to crochet. It may be because it’s what I first learned and also because it was easier for me to maneuver the small hook. Knitting needles were harder to hold in my small hands. A few years ago, a professional knitter taught me how to knit. I caught on quickly and really had fun with the new technique. I tend to more often reach for the crochet hook however because I’m very fast at it and it’s what I’m most comfortable with.
What was your inspiration to create this beanie?
Did you like We Are Knitters’ yarn? Why?
I love WeAreKnitters yarn. I prefer chunky yarns for the most part and their chunky yarn is soft and beautiful and glides easily through my hook. I really like the variety of rich colors. In the summer I like to make apparel for my mom and their cotton yarn is superb.
What’s your favorite thing about We Are Knitters?
Why did you decide to collaborate with us?
It seemed a natural fit to collaborate with WeAreKnitters. We share the same value of “giving back” to our communities. I really appreciate their willingness to work with me to support my favorite charity “Roots Ethiopia”. I was born in Ethiopia and adopted when I was just a baby. It’s important to me to “give back” to the village where I was born. With the money I have raised so far, Roots Ethiopia is currently building a library and a science lab for kids who may have never read a book and have never looked through a microscope. All kids should have an opportunity to become educated and the collaboration with WeAreKnitters will help even more kids achieve that dream.
Hi from laVergne Tennessee. I just want to say you are a very energetic young man by helping others by the use of your hands. I love reading about you and how your continue to help your country. Love your mom for allowing you to excite your goals. Yes furl hooks are awesome l have almost a whole of oddessy hooks in my special case.