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Cheshire Zientara

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Artist Statement

I learned to crochet as a little girl from my grandmother in upstate New York.  I started with not-so-square potholders and my love of the craft grew from there.  Over the years, I have made whatever interested me- lace, throws, baby blankets, table runners, sweaters, scarves, hats…Yet, in spite of everything I’d learned and tried, I just could not make a beautiful pair of cabled gloves I’d seen!  So, I taught myself to knit a few winters ago and finished my first pair of gloves.  I have loved knitting ever since and am rarely sitting without knitting needles nearby.  I love to draw inspiration from different types of yarn (cotton, bamboo, wool, and alpaca are my favorites), the changes of the season (blooming spring flowers, the colors of autumn, sparkly snow in the winter), and the people I love (like my three children).  My biggest accomplishment so far has been knitting a large and warm afghan by request- I love mastering new patterns and techniques and welcome a challenge!  I hope you enjoy the things I’ve made, and it would be my pleasure to discuss a custom order with you.