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