Sandy's Cape Cod Originals

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Company Name:  Sandy's Cape Cod Originals
Designer Name:  Sandy Powers
Home State:  Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Design Specialty:  Crochet patterns

1 How did you first get introduced to your craft?

I was sick in bed and my sister just learned to crochet in home economics class in high school. She came home and taught me. I fell in love with it the second I made my first stitch.

2 What type of patterns do you enjoy designing the most?

I love designing for babies, especially baby girls.

3 What are you most known for?

Probably most known for my photo prop baby cocoons.

4 How do you jump-start your creativity?

I go to the yarn store and look at all the different yarns and colors and then ideas just start coming to me.

5 What season inspires you the most?

Fall -- when people are starting to need hats and gloves and sweaters.

6 On average, how many new patterns do you design each year?

I just started designing last year and I have over a hundred patterns, so about two a week.

7 Is there another craft you'd like to try your hand at?

Yes -- pottery, knitting, painting and sewing.

8 What is your favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

On the couch designing a new pattern and watching the Boston Red Sox or the Patriots.

9 What three items do you always have in your craft bag?

Crochet hooks, scissors, and of course yarn.