Hi! My name is Kara and I am the crochet enthusiast, designer, and indie yarn dyer behind Smiley Goose and Smiley Goose Fibers. Here you can find original, modern crochet patterns, and inspiration for every maker!! Knitting patterns coming soon!

I have always enjoyed creating and crafting. Over the years, I have painted, cross stitched, made countless friendship bracelets, and attempted knitting. I am a self-taught crocheter since my twenties but didn’t really enjoy the craft until I became pregnant with my daughter several years later. After making her a baby blanket, I began crocheting more and more until I opened my Etsy shop in January 2017. In late 2018, I began designing and publishing original patterns.

Recently, I learned to knit (for real this time!) and can’t seem to stop. I hope to create some original patterns soon amongst many more crochet patterns. I also love to hand dye yarn and have several bare hanks waiting to be dyed and listed in my Etsy shop.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions and thank you for taking the time to read this!!

Kara