Let's give a warm welcome to Britt, owner of KnotBadBritt!
All about Britt
Do you have a job outside of this?
I’m a stay at home mom to 3 adorable humans.
What’s your dream vacation spot?
Anywhere warm with a beach and very good food.
What’s your favorite color(s)?
Orange & Yellow
What’s your least favorite food/meal?
Avocado… I realize this will shock people but… I’m allergic.
Do you have a favorite movie or TV show?
Right now I’m a little too deep into Letterkenny. Get after it.
What’s a quote that you live by?
Don’t wait for others to do it for you.
Do you have other hobbies (other than the one you specialize in now)?
Only if you count cooking and craft beer.
What’s 1 (or more) weird/strange fact(s) about you?
I am an active member of our active Curling Club. Yes, the
sport with the brooms.
What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve done in your life?
Quitting my job and moving to Seattle with my boyfriend.
Do you have a favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving. I love to make huge meals and Thanksgiving is my magnum opus every year.
Do you have a favorite season?
Summer. I’m addicted to sunshine. I love it so much. I’m often standing in a
sunbeam in my kitchen soaking up the vitamin D.
What inspires or motivates you?
Representation. I see so few that look like me in the industry. I want to inspire others that look like me to take up space in this industry.
All About KnotBadBritt
How long have you been crocheting?
6 years
When did you start your business or hobby?
I started my business a year ago.
Why did you start?
I was asked to design a wrap for my local yarn store. It was the perfect push to dive into designing after pattern testing for so many years.
What was your most memorable success?
Creating the SisNotTwins Project with Sonna of SunDaughterKnits has
been a huge success. We design in tandem and provide a pattern worked up in crochet, by me, and knit, by her. I am not a knitter so I learned a lot through this process. We hope to continue to put on a design each quarter.
What was your most memorable challenge?
Being asked to design the Jimmy Beans Shawl Club this year was quite the honor. I was not as established of a designer and considered it a huge challenge. I chose each color, 12 in total, and designed a shawl that could keep the interest of both beginner and intermediate crocheters.
How did or are you overcoming this challenge?
I languished over this design. I wanted to be sure that the color palette was appealing and approachable. In the end, I chose lesser known stitches to ensure that it was interesting. This club is on going and so far there haven’t been any complaints.
What’s next for KnotBadBritt?
Right now my business is focusing on building the Makers of Color Collective. This is a portion of my website that houses a directory of Makers of Color. There you will find, pattern testers, crochet designers, knit designers, notion makers, spinners & indie yarn dyers. I’m hoping to make THE place to go to support makers of color. The site is free. All links go directly to the maker you select, cutting out and
third party so you can support them the most direct way possible. There are currently over 100 listing on the page and it grows more and more each day. Check it out at https://www.knotbadbritt.com/makers-of-color-
collective
The Future for KnotBadBritt
What’s your latest project?
The KBB Shawl! It’s is a kite shaped shawl that I am releasing on my birthday! 5/18
Where did the inspiration come from for this project?
I’ve challenged myself to design lesser known shapes for shawls this year. When I discovered this shape I was thrilled. It works up quickly, even for a fingering weight
shawl and the end decreases aggressively which is really satisfying.
Have there been any challenges with this project?
It was difficult trying to figure out the construction. I’ve never made a shawl this shape before and it is easier than I expected. I did a TON of research on how to get the shape *just* right.
Will this be free or paid?
Paid
Where can we find this project when it’s finished?
It will be available on my website and Ravelry.
When will it be finished?
It releases 5/18/2021
Go and give Brittany some LOVE! Like, share, or check out her beautiful shawl patterns (plus more) AND check out the Makers of Color Collective. This is THE place to go and support makers of color.
Remember, supporting Brittany is supporting a small business and a local maker’s dream.
Here are the links:
Instagram: @knotbadbritt
Website: Click Here
Makers of Color Collective: Click Here
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xoxo, Lindsey
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