Welcome to My Crochet Concoctions at Kathy Neilsen Designs

I don't like setting goals, to me it's just another way to fail. Atleast that's how I looked at it until I realized I never met my goals because I didn't have a strategy to meet that goal. Once I realized I couldn't just sit back and watch it happen I put a few strategies into place and guess what...GOAL ACHIEVED!

Now since March was such a success I'm making my goals for April and I'm making a plan to meet those goals.

First I plan to promote my Etsy Shop atleast every other day but I'm sure… Continue

The new handspun yarn I just purchased and picked up is awesome. It kind of reminds me of a rag bag with faded greys to brilliant fuschias all in one long continuous strand. I've already created a cute as can be baby elf night cap. I just need some photos and I'll get it list… Continue

As I was browsing the hand spun section this morning I came across a new etsier that lives in a town just a few minutes from me. I'm so excited to have an etsy seller within driving distance and one that I would buy from. No Shipping Charges!!! Her yarn is beautiful and I can't wait to see what else she has in stock. I see a beautiful relationship on the horizon. I've been wanting to expand my one of a kind creations and this handspun seller may be just the ticket. Visit soxnitter.etsy.com to se… Continue

I love to start Mondays with a new Item. Makes me feel like I'm actually getting something done. I recently made a green version of this blanket for a St Pattys Day themed listing. It sold quickly so I decided to make a purple one. Purple is so pretty and this particular yarn is… Continue

I'm not sure why but weekends are not my busiest time. I sell many more items during the week so I'm devoting my Saturdays to Social networking. I'm on twitter http://twitter.com/kathyneilsen and I also am a member of gather.com http://kathyneilsen.gather.com/ On… Continue