Member Directory

Rebeckah Ferger is the designer behind Rebeckah’s Treasures, where she shares crochet patterns for dolls, toys, accessories, and tapestry projects. She began crocheting at age 10, starting with clothes for her Barbie dolls, and turned that early passion into a growing collection of creative, detailed designs. Raised across Sweden, Canada, the Bahamas, and Panama, Rebeckah brings a unique perspective to her work. Since launching her site in 2013, she has published over 130 patterns and continues to share her love of crochet with makers around the world. Alongside her crochet work, Rebeckah is currently studying midwifery in the UK and brings the same care and dedication to her craft as she does to her studies.

Marly Bird is a knit and crochet designer, teacher, and lifelong yarn lover. She learned to crochet from her grandmother in 1999 and picked up knitting a few years later. That passion quickly grew into designing patterns and sharing her love of yarn with others. Marly is also a mom, coach, and content creator. Her YouTube channel is filled with step-by-step tutorials where she not only shows how to make each project but explains why things are done a certain way—making it easier for crafters to truly learn. With a background full of creativity and teaching, Marly continues to inspire makers with patterns, videos, and helpful resources for both knit and crochet.

Kirsten Holloway is the designer behind Kirsten Holloway Designs, where she shares crochet patterns inspired by beauty, faith, and creativity. A stay-at-home mom, Kirsten finds joy in creating designs that reflect her love for vintage charm and timeless elegance. Taught to crochet at age 9 by her mother, Kirsten grew up surrounded by creativity. Her patterns focus on texture and thoughtful design, often with a vintage feel—lace, ribbons, and timeless charm. She aims to create pieces that are both beautiful and uplifting, something makers will enjoy returning to again and again. Kirsten’s hope is that each project brings joy, peace, and a little refreshment for the soul. Her designs are made with love, and she’s honored to share them with you.

Carolyn is the designer behind The Purple Poncho, a blog she started in 2013 to share her love of crochet. Taught by her Grandma Mary at a young age, she grew up surrounded by crafts—crochet, macramé, knitting, beading, sewing, and more. When her kids left home, crochet became her focus. She began by selling finished items at boutiques before moving into pattern design, where she found her passion. Carolyn holds the CGOA Master of Advanced Stitches & Techniques certification and continues to grow her skills by learning from others in the industry. She enjoys designing everything from granny squares and blankets to garments, home décor, and seasonal projects—and she’s always working on her next WIP (or PHD—projects half done).

Mistie Bush is a real estate and loan signing agent by day, but her true passion is crochet. What started as a relaxing hobby has grown into a creative business built around designing unique patterns. Fueled by coffee and a love for yarn, Mistie is focused on creating a lasting impact—both for her family and her crochet community. Each design reflects her goal to inspire others and turn creativity into something meaningful.

Nadia is the designer behind YARNutopia. She began crocheting during long hospital stays while living with Crohn’s disease, and over time, crochet became a source of comfort and accomplishment for her. In 2012, she started YARNutopia as a small shop to sell her handmade creations. A portion of every sale supports research for inflammatory bowel disease—something close to her heart. Nadia continues to share her love for crochet through her patterns and inspiring story.

Kinga is the designer and blogger behind My Hobby is Crochet. She lives in Germany with her husband and their three children and has been sharing her love of crochet online since 2012. What started as a Facebook page to share her work and favorite patterns grew into a blog in 2013, where she now posts free patterns, tutorials, and project ideas. Kinga loves being part of the crochet community and hopes her designs bring joy and inspiration to fellow makers.

Tanya Naser is the designer behind HodgePodge Crochet, a blog she started in 2011. What began as a hobby quickly grew into a creative community full of makers who share a passion for crochet and crafting. Her projects reflect the name—ranging from baby booties to crochet wire jewelry—and her blog features free crochet patterns, tutorials, and inspiration for other crafts like polymer clay, sewing, and knitting. Tanya’s work has been recognized across the industry. HodgePodge Crochet was a runner-up in the 2013 Craftsy Blogger Awards, named one of AllFreeCrochet’s top bloggers in 2014, and she served on the judges panel for The Crochet Awards in 2015. Her designs have been featured on multiple websites and in digital magazines.