Meet Patty from Sugar Plum Knitz

As many of you know, EtsyBABY team members are extremely talented. We wanted to take a peek at the person behind the creativity. All throughout March, we will be interviewing shop owners, to get a glimpse of the designer behind those adorable baby products!

Meet Patty from Sugar Plum Knitz

Hand Knit Children's Hat $20

What inspired you to begin a shop featuring your own designs?
Love to knit and felt this was the perfect outlet for me to sell my creations.

How long have you been practicing your art/craft?
Since about 10 years old.

What training have you had or are you self-taught? 
My mother taught me the basics, the rest I kind of winged through the years with help from yarn shop personnel and books books books.

 

Hand knit baby child sunhat
with hand knitted flowers $22

What is your favorite material to craft with?
Yarn

 What has been the hardest aspect of creating a hobby into a business?
Coping with failure.

Any advice for other Etsy sellers?
I'm still gathering advice myself! I have had only minimal success in sales.

What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
Knitting!



   

Hand knit white fluffy trim hood
style hat with knitted rose $20

Describe a typical day in your life.
Knit, work, knit, read, work, knit. Knit.

Where can we find your products online? Sugar Plum Knitz