Say hello to Hunter Mae @maecrochets - our Ribblr of the Week and the designer behind Mae Crochets
Welcome back! We got to chat with @maecrochets a few years ago which can be found here but this week we are catching up!
How has your crafting journey evolved since we last chatted? Any new discoveries or shifts in your style?
No real shifts in my style, but an emphasis on size inclusivity. I expanded my crochet butterfly top pattern into more sizes (XS - 5X), and Iāve also been working on more of my āMae to Measureā patterns! These are patterns I created that allow you to input your body measurements into the PDF itself, and I calculate the rows and stitches needed throughout the pattern!
Is there a craft or technique youāve recently tried (or want to try) thatās outside your usual comfort zone? How did it go or whatās holding you back?
Honestly, my goal this year is to learn how to sew! I have a lot of years of experience with crochet, Iām feeling more comfortable with knitting, now is just to learn how to sew! Whatās holding me back is just time dedication.
Whatās one design or make that totally surprised you, either in how it turned out, how it was received, or how it challenged you?
My Ultimate Stash Bust Sweater Pattern! I made it because I wanted to get rid of a lot of my stash yarn, and I wasnāt even planning on making it a pattern! I posted it online, and everyone loved it. It truly shocked me, and now itās one of my best sellers!
When you hit a creative block, what helps you reset or find your spark again?
If I need to come up with something soon, I like to scroll pinterest and look at recent trends. But the way that helps me the most is by just stepping away from everything for a while. I go in waves of creativity, and when Iām in a rut, I know itāll come back eventually!
Tell us about a time someone elseās make or feedback truly made your day.
I love it when people reach out, mentioning that my pattern fits them really well. I hear so many stories about people who struggle with other patterns fitting them. It keeps me motivated to continue making patterns the way I do when I know someone is happy and comfortable in the garment theyāve made from my pattern.
Any secret WIPs or upcoming projects you can give us a little sneak peek about?
Iāve been releasing a ton of content this year about āHow to Become a Pattern Designerā! In the next few months, Iāll be covering tips on how to sell your patterns and how you can make interactive patterns yourself!
Whatās one underrated tool, trick, or tip you swear by?
Dynamic, interactive patterns. Being able to use any body measurements and any yarn weight is the future of crochet and knit patterns!
If you could spend a day crafting with any other Ribblr designer, who would it be and what would you make together?
Iād love to get together in person with Vincent (KnotBad)! Heās such a fun guy, and I think we could challenge each other, where he could teach me some amigurumi and I could teach him some Tunisian crochet!
Whatās currently playing in the background while you create; music, shows, podcasts?
I love watching shows that have a lot of episodes, so I can just binge! Currently, Iām watching the newest season of The Handmaidās Tale.
What keeps you coming back to Ribblr?
I love the interactive features of Ribblr! Being able to filter the pattern just to your size is game-changing!
Got any recent social updates or new platforms youāre on? Drop the links!
Facebook: Mae Crochets
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mae.crochets_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mae.crochets/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaeCrochets
Website: https://www.maecrochets.com/
Feed takeover time! Have any newer favorite Ribblr patterns or designers we should highlight this time around?
Forever obsessed with my girl Toni from @Tlyarncrafts! Her Tunisian crochet tutorial videos are one of the reasons I fell in love with Tunisian crochet in the first place! Her beginner Tunisian crochet patterns are perfect for anyone who wants to try Tunisian crochet out!
Thanks so much for being here Hunter Mae, it was a pleasure to read about how youāve been doing!
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