Love Me Do

Buy this hat at: etsy.com/shop/wooliehandmade

=the story=
Because my store is just starting out, I can't list hats in as many colors as I would like. But for my first set of designs, I wanted at least one of them to be a one colored beanie. I chose red because it's the perfect color to add a little something to a simple outfit. I used to hate wearing the color red; I thought it was too much (whatever that means). I started to love the color when I began to love myself. I think a lot of times learning to love yourself means being able to step out of your comfort zone. And what better way to start than by adding a pop of color to your wardrobe!

This is a very chunky knit beanie. You can wear it slightly off your head for a slouchy look, or down to your forehead for a tight fit. It's perfect for cold winter days to keep your ears warm, and not to mention it's a cute accessory to add to your outfit! Its basic design even allows for it to be unisex.

=wash recommendations=

hand wash; dry flat

=materials=

This hat is made out of a yarn blend of acrylic and wool. It's in the color cranberry red.

=measurements=

the INNER circumference measures approximately 17'' but will stretch to fit most head sizes. 

the base of the hat is about 9" wide

the hat is about 8.5" tall from base to top (NOT including the pom pom)

I use my own pattern for all my products, but remember, each hat is handmade and unique!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Warm regards,

Michelle

First Day of Snow

Buy this hat at: etsy.com/shop/wooliehandmade

=the story=

I got the whole idea of Woolie from the changes of moving from California to the east coast. My first blizzard was nothing like I imagined. Whenever I watched the news from home, the storms looked horrifying. Don't get me wrong, it was. But to my surprise, it was also able to bring so much joy. Bad weather makes the perfect day to get cozy in your room with a movie and hot chocolate. I was also surprised how fast they clear the roads. I loved seeing the community come together to shovel their cars out of the snow (I never appreciated my car so much) and help each other get through blocked roads. After the storm cleared, I went to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to sled down the steps. Even though we were all strangers to each other, everyone got together to give an extra push down the snow, or a hand when someone slipped. Even though the holidays were well over, the snow brought holiday moods back.

This is a very chunky knit beanie. You can wear it slightly off your head for a slouchy look, or down to your forehead for a tight fit. It's perfect for cold winter days to keep your ears warm, and not to mention it's a cute accessory to add to your outfit! Its basic design even allows for it to be unisex.

=wash recommendations=

hand wash; dry flat

=materials=

This hat is made out of a yarn blend of acrylic and wool. It's in the color sky blue and fisherman white.

=measurements=

the INNER circumference measures approximately 17'' but will stretch to fit most head sizes. 

the base of the hat is about 9" wide

the hat is about 8.5" tall from base to top (NOT including the pom pom)

I use my own pattern for all my products, but remember, each hat is handmade and unique!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Warm regards,

Michelle

Design I

Buy this hat at: etsy.com/shop/wooliehandmade

=the story=
I'm super excited to share my first design in my etsy shop! I named this hat "Design I" because it represents my first quarter in college. One of the classes I took was called Design 1, which was all about black and white/grayscale design. The purpose of this course was to teach the students basic concepts of design such as value, texture, shape, and space.  Although at times this class felt useless and mundane, by the end of the 10-week course, I realized that it was an important foundation to everything I will learn about design from now on. I want this hat to be the same for my store. This is a very basic design, but it's the beginning of all the creative products I will produce in the future!

This is a very chunky knit beanie. You can wear it slightly off your head for a slouchy look, or down to your forehead for a tight fit. It's perfect for cold winter days to keep your ears warm, and not to mention it's a cute accessory to add to your outfit! Its basic design even allows for it to be unisex.

=wash recommendations=

hand wash; dry flat

=materials=

This hat is made out of a yarn blend of acrylic and wool. It's in the color charcoal black and fisherman white.

=measurements=

the INNER circumference measures approximately 17'' but will stretch to fit most head sizes. 

the base of the hat is about 9" wide

the hat is about 8.5" tall from base to top (NOT including the pom pom)

I use my own pattern for all my products, but remember, each hat is handmade and unique!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Warm regards,

Michelle

Welcome to Woolie

Hi! I'm Michelle and I am a freshman at Drexel University studying Graphic Design. I am very lucky to be pursuing a career that I am so excited about. I am in love with the program at my school, but I am still figuring out how to pay for the rest of my tuition. That's where Woolie comes in! Ever since I attended my first craft fair (Unique LA) in 2013, I've had a passion for supporting handmade. I love seeing artistic minds come together to create a community filled with creativity.

So, why knits?

Before college, Los Angeles was the only place I ever called home. Now, the most common question I get asked by people back in California is, "How's the cold?" Moving to Philadelphia, I had to learn to adjust to many changes like being away from family and friends, taking care of myself, and most importantly for Woolie—learning to dress in the cold.

Knits are a very beautiful art. Essentially, it's just taking yarn and creating a repetition of knots. We often think of a knot as something that causes disorder and frustration, but knits allow us to take these knots to create something beautiful.

"Woolie" is a variation of the Korean term, 우리 (sometimes spelled as "uri" or "woori"), meaning "we" or "us." I really value my relationships with my friends and family and I want my shop to portray that side of me. I want Woolie to be part of a community that supports and cares for each other.

The purpose of this blog is to allow my customers(you!) to get a deeper insight into my shop. Every handmade item has its own story and this is where I want to connect with you to make Woolie more personal. I put a lot of work and thought into my products and I hope you love them as much as I enjoyed making them!

Thank you for stopping by!
Warm regards,

Michelle