I started knitting when I was 4, so many years ago now! I have returned to knitting to smooth over troubles at different times in my life. When I had to retire from my job as a sign language communicator, I started designing properly and now contribute patterns to books, mags, and online magazines/websites. I am disabled in the hands, and a very slow knitter, so most of my designs tend to be accessories or whimsical pieces. Oh yes, I crochet too, but not so often although I do think crochet is wonderful for more 3 dimensional pieces.