Hi! My name is Rhondda and I am the Designer and Blogger behind Oombawka Design. You can find me at
http://www.
Kitchener/Waterloo) with my husband and 2-young children.
I love to make projects with yarn. I enjoy crocheting and I love designing crochet patterns. I try to
write my crochet patterns to be easy to understand and I provide question support by email and on my
Facebook page.
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I have been crocheting for approximately seven years. Just the basics at first, a few stitches (single
crochet, half double crochet, double crochet) and Afghans and scarves. I began crocheting after I was
diagnosed with Crohn's Disease as a way to keep busy when I could not be physically active. I found it
very relaxing and rewarding to be able to learn and apply a skill and to create something tangible.
In 2012 I began developing and expanding my crochet skills. Once again the crochet was a way to help me
through difficult times. My Nana, whom I was extremely close to, died March 12, 2012. Crochet seems to be
my 'crutch' in times of distress. When I am troubled I pick up my hook.
I am self-taught, mostly from books and online photo tutorials. I also received some excellent guidance
from my husband's Grandmother, Rose. Thank you Grandma Rose!
My top 3-fibre related accomplishments
1. Designing the Not ANOTHER Owl Hat Pattern,
2. Blogging daily about Crochet since July 1, 2013,
3. Designing more than 32-crochet patterns in the last year
I have many future goals for myself and Oombawka Design -
I would one day love to have a pattern published
The Crafting Community online is fantastic - finding others who appreciate and understand your love of
your craft - whether it is crocheting, quilting, knitting...it is a fabulous feeling. One of the main
reasons I love what I do - is because there are others to share it with.
Stop by and say hello?
Rhondda
Stop by and say hello?
Rhondda
Nice to see you featured Rhondda! Thank you so much to Carli for putting this together.
ReplyDelete* * * Just a heads up - Carli and I are having issues with Blogger formatting this year. It's not like it used to be and we aren't super-techie. If you think things look wonky, our apologies. If anyone would like to hold my hand for the next while through a couple more feature Fridays, we would appreciate it.
Now off to check out Rhondda's blog! : ) Have a great day,
Monika
Rhonda your crochet projects are delightful , love the owl . Good luck with your venture .
ReplyDeleteRhonda, nice to see you featured!
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies :)
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you Rhondda! I love your owl hat. Cutest one I have seen. I find crochet so difficult but I persist in catching on.
ReplyDeleteLove your designs! My daughter is learning to crochet and I have recommended your blog to her.
ReplyDeleteVery nice work, Rhondda! Any art/craft is therapeutic for sure. My daughter is a gorgeous knitter and crocheter and she taught her DH to crochet. Now he has his own hooks and is making beautiful blankets . He loves it so much he even takes his work to his job to work on during coffee breaks:-)
ReplyDeleteI tried knitting but I found crochet better for me. Great little owls!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your lovely comments :) I'm happy I found this great gathering place! Rhondda
ReplyDeleteIt's been nice getting to know you. I love the owl hat and that cowl. Good for you that you've been able to learn on your own and that it has now become a comfort to you in times of stress.
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