Say hello to @OralieStarr - our new Ribblr of the Week and community member behind The Forget-Me-Not Studio
Tell us a little about yourself.:
I am a teenage student, crocheter, artist and figure skater who is always super busy, but somehow still ends up with time to waste.
When did you start crafting and how?:
I started to learn how to crochet when I was seven because I saw all the blankets my mother made when I was a baby. I failed. However many years later in 2023 I was bored and decided that this would be the time I learnt how to do it. So I watched countless YouTube tutorials and… it just worked.
And how did you start designing?:
After I came onto Ribblr this year I was inspired by seeing how everyone was creating patterns. So one day post-studies, pre-training, I sat down and designed my very first pattern, The Blueberry Keychain.
Do you have a favorite craft type and if so - why?:
My favourite craft type is probably crochet because I love how I can create physical objects quickly however I like them.
What was the most memorable project you worked on?:
My most memorable project is probably a snowflake granny square cardigan. I spent a long time making all the granny squares, sewed them together, put it on, and it didn’t even fit over my shoulders. So I took it all apart, unraveled each granny square, and redid it with looser tension. It still doesn’t fit, but it looks cute half on
What are you currently working on? Be honest - how many WIP do you have right now?:
I am currently working on a cardigan for a friend, however, I also have…probably 9 half done abandoned projects. I plan to come back to most of them. Eventually. I am also planning to make so many other things that they are practically WIPs in my head.
Which of your makes/designs are you most proud of? Share a picture!:
I am most proud of this Dove Cardigan by Serrat I made. I spent most of the holidays on the couch crocheting, but was left with such a nice result, it was worth it.
What is your usual process of designing?:
I usually imagine it, write down what parts I will need to make, and then just get straight into it. And write it down as I go ofc.
What inspires you to create/design?:
I am inspired by scrolling through Pinterest and looking at all the beautiful
Any favorite song, book or movie you would like to recommend?:
My favourite books right now are The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower. They are amazing! So funny and witty with a great theme of friendship! Also, do K-dramas count as movies? Probably not, but Perfect Crown is a must watch. Just so you know.
What is your favorite feature on Ribblr?:
My favourite feature on Ribblr is the Pattern maker. It is so easy and I like how so many things are done automatically.
What socials can folks find you on? (Feel free to link!):
Pinterest: The Forget-me-not Studio
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