Why my patterns are not quick
We live in a time when everything must be fast. Even in crochet, people often look for projects to finish in a few hours, almost to move straight on to the next one. My work, however, is not born from this hurry. I believe there is value in taking the time needed to watch a character come to life, one round at a time.
A matter of care
More than difficulty, what guides me is the desire to build something with attention. I like to give the right space to the shapes and steps that make an expression or a curve exactly as I imagined it. In every one of my patterns, the details take time simply because they are what make the result. I do not seek complexity for its own sake, but I prefer not to rush in order to keep the clarity I love in my work.
The pleasure of being in the making
When a project takes more time, the experience changes too. It is not just about chasing the end of the pattern to see the result, but about the beauty of being inside the making. It is a rhythm I feel very close to that of drawing: you build slowly, you watch the material change in your hands and you enjoy the contact with your yarns. In this way, crochet becomes time entirely your own, a moment of calm amid the noise of the day.
Choosing a different pace
I believe there is no right or wrong way to work. There are times when you want something immediate and others when you look for a more immersive project, one that truly lets you switch off. My work sits there, in a slower and more mindful space. I hope that those who choose one of my patterns can enjoy the pleasure of a pace regained and of a small creature coming to life without hurry, one stitch after another.