Nutella Dreams Late Night Crafts

Read more about this wonderful designer below.

Company Name:  Nutella Dreams Late Night Crafts
Designer Name:  Ele Shnier
Home State:  Arizona
Design Specialty:  Crochet

1 How did you first get introduced to your craft?

I was an antsy 5-year-old who constantly whined about having nothing to do. My wise mother trotted me off to our local five-and-dime for my first teeny steel hook and cotton yarn.

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

I love creating beginner textured hats and scarves with a bit of urban attitude.

3 What are you most known for?

Hip beginner hat and scarf patterns with easy-to-create texture. Texture is achieved without intimidating hook gymnastics.

4 How do you jump-start your creativity?

Checking out latest fashion trends via magazines, malls, Internet and picking scarves and hats off the floor while cleaning my son’s room!

5 What season inspires you the most?

Fall. This is a wonderful time for designing cozy accessories.

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

Approximately 20-25.

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

Fabric origami.

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

Watching an old movie (Paul Newman … sigh) while crocheting.

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

Vanna’s Choice worsted weight yarn, size P crochet hook and tape measure.