Ms. KnottyLoop: Mona L. Muhammad
Crochet Designer
“Our very nature is to be alive, aware, creative and spectacularly effective. Let go of your doubts and allow your true nature to shine through” – Author unknown

As a child I remember watching in amazement a time-lapsed motion picture of a flower developing from its budding stage to full bloom. I remember being transfixed and amazed at its development process. This is how I view the art of crocheting. To see the detail within the fibers, to feel the texture of a skein of yarn, to manipulate the yarn until it evolves in a unique and wearable form of art gives me personal joy.

I wish I could say that KnottyLoop Creation is the planned summation of whom I aspired to be but that would not be an honest assessment. I’m the mother of 4 (3 sons and a daughter). When my children were younger and money was tight, it was necessary for me to cut corners in order to stay afloat. I learned how to sew and crochet from my mother, so during the colder months; I would buy a couple of skeins of yarn and make their blankets, hats, scarves, vest and sweaters. I sold some of these items at local fairs and shops to help make ends meet, while I also maintained a full time job.

Now that my children are all grown and out on their own; I find myself to be an “empty-nester”, with excess time on my hands. In 2004, I once again blew the dust from my crochet needle and began making outfits for my family and friends. The response was overwhelming. The more items I made the more I found folks were lining up to get a skirt or dress of their own. In May of 2006, KnottyLoop Creations was born.

My talent in the crochet arena continues to evolve. The more I practice my art, the more my creative flair awakens. I’m in awe of what I have been able to create. I truly recognize this to be a God given talent.