My
name is Diane Langan. I am 40 something years old. My grandmother taught
me to crochet when I was 9 years old. I loved to crochet but never seemed
to finish anything I started until I had children, I now have 4. I loved
to make fun things for the kids and found I had a hard time finding patterns
I liked so I started making my own. I didn't write out the pattern, I
just started making stuff. Then one day about 15 years ago I bought a
crochet magazine, Crochet World by House of White Birches, and saw on
the inside of the front cover information on how to submit your own patterns.
WOW, someone might pay for some of my patterns, I was excited and thought
the extra money would be nice. I submitted my first pattern and got a
response that they wanted to buy it. This started a trend of designing
and selling my patterns. I have had patterns published by House of White
Birches, Annie's Attic, Leisure Arts and Herschners. They have been in
Monthly magazines, books and the leaflets you buy in your local craft
stores.
About 8 years ago I stopped crocheting much and went back to school. I loved doing things creative and found a fascination with computers so I combined them and earned 2 degrees in the Graphic Design field When I started school it was a hot job market but became over saturated with designers by the time I graduated. I wasn't to disappointed though since I still have a young child I didn't want to go to work full time until he was a bit older.
I started crocheting again when I saw the Jessica Simpson Flower shawls on ebay selling for $100 and knew I could make them too. I looked for a pattern and couldn't find one so I decided to make my own. I sold over 200 of the shawls. Since then I have expanded into other items and designing and writing crochet patterns.
I love working from home since I get to make my own hours and spend time with my family.
So thanks to all you fellow crocheters who have bought my designs.
Clothes
- Women's
- Toddler & Girls