Why my patterns are not fast
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 on to the next one straight away. My work, however, is not born from this rush. 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 pattern I write, the details take time simply because they are what make the result. I do not seek complication for its own sake, but I prefer not to rush so as not to lose that cleanliness 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 yarn. In this way, crochet becomes a time all its own, a moment of calm amid the noise of the day.
Choosing a different rhythm
I do not think there is a right or wrong way to work. There are moments when you want something immediate and others when you look for a more immersive project, one that can truly help you disconnect. My work is there, in a slower and more mindful space. I hope that whoever chooses one of my patterns can enjoy the pleasure of time rediscovered and a small creature coming to life without hurry, one stitch after another.