Let's give a warm welcome to Jessica, owner of JBK Crochet!
All About Jessica
Do you have a job outside of this?
I do! I work as a full time toy store manager by day.
What’s your dream vacation spot?
A place I have always wanted to visit is Ireland. I love being our doors in nature and would love to explore the island! Photos I have seen are absolutely breathtaking.
What’s your favorite color(s)?
aahh this is a hard one for me. I love neutral and earthy colour palettes. If I had to choose I would have to say olive green, taupe, and mustard.
What’s your favorite food/meal?
Tabouleh!! I have it almost every day.
What’s your least favorite food/meal?
Mushrooms
Do you have a favorite movie or TV show?
I love Greys Anatomy, Gilmore girls and Dawson’s Creek I am a sucker for a good drama show. True crime documentaries are also high on my list!
What’s a quote that you live by?
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier” – Mother Teresa. I LOVE this quote. I don’t think people realize just how powerful an act
of kindness can be!
Do you have other hobbies?
I am starting to dip my toes into dyeing yarn and I am loving it so far! I also love taking care of my house plants. Propagating plants and sharing the clippings with friends brings me so much joy!
What’s 1 (or more) weird/strange fact(s) about you?
I have 6 sister and no brothers.
If you had a theme song, WHAT would it be?
unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield – this is my favorite start my day by singing and dancing in the car song
Do you have a favorite holiday?
Christmas!!!! I love the holiday season. The music and decorations radiate happiness. I love spending time with friends and family. Nothing beats a good Christmas movie and cup of hot chocolate.
Do you have a favorite season?
FALL!! I love the cool weather and the breathtaking leaves changing colour.
What inspires or motivates you?
I pull a lot of inspiration from nature. As for motivation, I definitely get that from my family and friends.
If you could do one thing for the world (people or environment), what would it be?
I don’t even know
where to start with this one. Two world issues that I am most passionate about is eliminating racism and
poverty.
Anything else?
I am recently engaged to my partner of almost 6 years and he is extremely supportive of all things JBK
Crochet!
My younger sisters are a HUGE help with JBK as well especially with the faux fur poms!
All About JBK Crochet
How long have you been crocheting?
I learned how to crochet when I was about 10 years old. My grandmother was a crocheter and she took the time to teach me. I only
recently picked it back up three years ago.
When did you start your business or hobby?
I started JBK Crochet 3 years ago
Why did you start?
I started this little business by accident! I made a IG page to share my projects and then met some amazing local knitters and crocheters that would meet weekly for sip and stitches. When I
joined them I saw all of the potential this new hobby had and decided to give it a shot! I am so grateful for each and every single one of those ladies.
What’s your favorite thing you’ve made?
I am currently in love with my newest pattern the Double Brim Maple Beanie! Its super cozy and living in a place like Canada a cozy hat IS A MUST!
What’s a piece of advice for someone just starting out in your field?
A piece of advice I would give is know your limits. When starting a business, you will want to jump on every opportunity that presents itself. It is important to remember that it is okay to say no. You want to do a few things VERY well rather than do
many things that aren’t your best
Does your company have a mascot?
No
What was your most memorable success?
Launching my website was a pretty big deal for me! I was so proud of myself for taking that leap.
What was your most memorable challenge?
My biggest challenge to this day is knowing my limits. I have an awful tendency to take on too much.
How did or are you overcoming this challenge?
I’m taking my time before saying yes when committing to a new project. I find if I allow myself to reflect on the decision rather than say yes right away I make a
more mindful decision.
What’s next for your business (the future)?
I HOPE to continue my designing journey as well as
eventually selling some hand dyed yarn in my shop.
The Future for JBK Crochet
What’s your latest project?
My Double Brim Maple Beanie
Where did the inspiration come from for this project?
I am primarily a crocheter and I wanted to create a
crochet beanie that had the same texture, coziness and look of a knit beanie. Last year I WIPed one up and have been selling it as a finished product. This wrote up and released the pattern!
Have there been any challenges with this project?
No
Will this be free or paid?
This pattern is a paid pattern
Where can we find this project when it’s finished?
It is available on my website,
Etsy shop and Ravelry!
When will it be finished?
I released the pattern this past Friday!
Go and give Jessica some LOVE! Like, share, or check out her beautiful patterns. Remember, supporting Jessica is supporting a small business and a local maker’s dream.
Here are the links:
Instagram: @jbkcrochet
Website: https://www.jbkcrochet.ca/
TikTok: @jbkcrochet
Comment below if you have any questions for Jessica or JBK Crochet
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