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Meet the Designer

Hi, I'm Sam, based in Cambridge, UK.

I discovered crochet as the perfect mindful hobby to keep both my hands and my brain entertained whilst resting my chronically ill body. I can crochet sitting up in bed or reclined on the sofa with my legs elevated - something that’s particularly important for those of us living with POTS and ME.

I’m completely self-taught, having learned mostly from US-terminology crochet patterns. So, despite living in the UK, I naturally prefer to write my own patterns using US terms, whilst always including UK conversions!

After years of following other people’s patterns, I discovered how much I love the challenge and creativity of designing my own - a wonderful combination of problem-solving, imagination and, of course, playing with yarn.

Due to my health (and my rather impatient brain!), I favour quick projects over month-long commitments. I love creating things that give you that lovely “I made this!” feeling without requiring weeks of dedication.

Colour is another big part of the fun. Bright, cheerful combinations can really lift my mood, and adding a cute little face to something I’ve just made always makes me smile.

So, if you like quick, colourful, slightly quirky crochet with plenty of personality, you’re in the right place.

Lottie & Leia

Watching me receive yet another yarn delivery!

FunNottyArtefacts

Welcome to FunNottyArtefacts!

Crochet began as a lifeline for me while navigating life with chronic illness (ME/CFS and POTS). What started as a way to cope eventually turned into a passion for design. After years of following other people's patterns, I started dreaming up my own—focusing on vibrant colours and projects that are quick, simple, and a joy to create.

The name FunNottyArtefacts was inspired by my children’s initials (F, N & A), and once the phrase "Fun Notty Artefacts" popped into my head, I knew it was meant to be (and I wasn't going to let a little thing like "knotty" spelling get in the way!).😉

Some of my favourite things include cats, tulips, mushrooms, and anything spherical. My favourite colours are burgundy and slate blue, but creating anything colourful tends to make me smile. With my limited energy, I also prefer quick projects, so expect to see biases towards these! 😀

I also love the challenge of learning new stitches and techniques, and utilising them in new patterns, so my patterns reflect my ongoing learning journey with crochet.

I write my patterns both as a record for myself (so I can make multiple versions), and as a gift to my children should they decide to try crochet - so I write them with the beginner in mind in a way that maximises their chance of success. Hopefully this makes them accessible to everyone!

Because I live with wool sensitivity myself, all my patterns are designed to look beautiful in wool-free yarns. Additionally, my dolls are designed without internal wires, making them soft, sturdy, and accessible for everyone to enjoy.

Happy Knotting! 😊

Send a message to contact@funnottyartefacts.co.uk

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