About Us
Hello and welcome to CraftyDaisies! We are Candace, Jen, Heather, and Simone—four friends who share one big love: helping you knit, sew, and build neat projects without stress.
Our blog started in a tiny classroom after-school club. Candace was guiding kids with water-colors when Jen walked in looking for spare yarn for a knitting class. Heather, who had just finished a lesson on cardboard robots, offered glue guns. Simone arrived next with a box of crochet hooks borrowed from her grandma. One simple chat over a pot of tea led to an afternoon craft meetup, and before long we were writing down every tip that worked for our students. Those notes became CraftyDaisies—a place where you can find clear lessons, honest product reviews, and lots of cheer for makers of all ages.
Why you can trust us
| Maker | Skill set | Years of teaching | Fun fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candace | Student art projects, mixed-media lesson plans | 12 | Runs a weekend art camp for teachers |
| Jen | Yarn guides, knit pattern testing, tool reviews | 15 | Keeps a personal stash of 200 yarn types for side-by-side checks |
| Heather | DIY for home, kids’ craft safety, mindful crafting | 10 | Publishes “Craft Calm,” a short weekly tip in local libraries |
| Simone | Crochet pattern writing, stitch tutorials, fiber history | 18 | Leads a free community crochet circle every Friday |
- Expertise & Experience – We teach in real classrooms, host live workshops, and test each pattern ourselves before it reaches the blog.
- Authoritativeness – Our guides are quoted in regional hobby magazines, and Jen’s yarn comparison charts were featured in the National Knitters Guild newsletter.
- Trustworthiness – Every post lists the date tested, supplies used, and full steps. When we link to a product, it means at least two of us have tried it. If an item is part of an affiliate program, we say so in plain words.
What you will find here
- Step-by-step lessons – From first stitches to advanced shaping, each lesson uses short sentences, big photos, and a friendly tone.
- Budget tips – We swap pricey tools for low-cost household items whenever it makes sense.
- Skill checks – Simple quizzes help you see if you are ready to add a new stitch or tool.
Our promise
- Clarity first. We write as if chatting with a sixth-grade friend. If a word feels tough, we pick a simpler one.
- Safety always. Hot glue, sharp needles, and tiny beads get clear warnings plus age notes.
- Open notes. Mistakes happen; we log them, fix them, and post the update date at the top of each article.
- No hidden fees. CraftyDaisies is free to read. Paid downloads and sponsored posts sit in their own clearly marked spots.
Let’s craft together
Have a question, tip, or photo of your latest project? Reach out in the comments, or send a message through our Contact page. We answer within two business days—often faster.
Thanks for stopping by.
