Welcome to my cozy little korner of the internet!!
My Story...
Hi there!! I'm Karli, a 27yr old crochet-loving creator with a heart full of yarn & a head full of plushies....along with a little madness!! What started as a cozy, therapeutic hobby later developed into a passion I couldn't put down!! Every stitch I make is filled with so much love, care & a whole lot of thought - continue scrolling to read more about me & the journey that brought 'Karlis Crochet Korner' to life!!
More About My Story...
How I Got Started...
My journey with crochet began back in 2014, thanks to a gentle nudge from my therapist at the time!! I had no idea what I was doing, but I instantly fell in love with the craft!! I only made one piece—a simple granny square blanket—and tucked my yarn away, not thinking much of it until years later!!
Fast forward to late 2019 maybe early 2020, when I stumbled across the cozy, creative world of 'CrochetTok!!' That’s also when I discovered amigurumi—and just like that, the spark was reignited, I fell completely in love with crochet all over again!! This time, though, it wasn’t just a hobby—it quickly became a full-blown passion…okay, maybe more like a full-on obsession!!
With the encouragement of family, friends, and even friends of friends, I began receiving commissions and nudges to do more with my crochet!! But if I’m being honest, I was intimidated!! I struggled—and still do—with self-doubt and impostor syndrome!! For a long time, I quietly sold plushies from a display case in my partner’s store, occasionally receiving commission requests here and there!!
It wasn’t until January of 2024 that I finally worked up the courage to start my social media pages and begin turning this dream into reality!! I’m so grateful for this journey and the opportunity to transform my love for crochet into something meaningful and shareable!!
The Beginning of 'Karlis Crochet Korner'
Even though I officially created my social media pages in January of 2024, it wasn’t until June that I began posting regularly—and that’s when everything started to shift for me!!
With every post and each new make, I began to find my confidence, little by little!! I started stepping out of my comfort zone more, expanded my horizon, built connections with the most amazing people in the crochet community, and for the first time, I felt truly accepted and at home!! Since embarking on this journey, I’ve grown in ways I never imagined—not just in numbers, but in heart!!
The love, kindness, and support I’ve received in the first year alone have meant the world to me!! It’s far beyond anything I expected!! This experience has deepened my connection to crochet in such a meaningful way, and has made me feel so incredibly honored to be apart of this community!! It's also made me realize how we truly are our own worst critics sometimes!! You see, for the longest time I was so afraid to share my work with the world—but after doing so, it opened my eyes to how much I can overthink, criticize, and diminish my work!!
The encouragement I’ve received is what finally opened my eyes to my real potential and gave me the courage to begin building my website—something I’d been putting off for far too long!! Now, I’m excited to continue growing, learning, creating, and facing my fears…one stitch at a time!!
My Mission With My Work...
My mission is to spread love, joy, and comfort through every stitch I make!! Each plushie is more than just a product-it’s a piece of my art, carefully crafted to bring happiness, softness, and a sense of connection to anyone who holds it!!
I pour an extraordinary amount of love, care, and attention to detail into my work, whether it’s a custom piece made for someone special or a ready-to-ship friend waiting for their forever home!! Every loop, stitch, and seam is made with intention-and I never rush the process!! I spend an immense amount of time on each and every make, because it matters to me that what I send out into the world is something I’m truly proud of!!
I hold each creation to a high standard, not just in quality, but in spirit!!
My goal isn’t just to make cute things-it’s to create something that makes someone else smile, something that brings a little bit of magic into their day!! Whether it's comfort during a hard time, a spark of joy on a shelf, or a cozy reminder that someone cares, I hope my plushies can carry that feeling forward!! At the heart of it all, I just want my work to make people feel good-because the world could always use more kindness, more warmth, and more handmade love!!.
On a Personal note...
The real about me...
Let's get personal for a second, because what is an 'about me' section if I don't dive deeper into who I truly am as a person....I don’t often show this side of myself, but it’s an important part of who I am!! I’m a neurodivergent individual who’s spent most of my life navigating the highs and lows of mental health — anxiety, depression, BPD, CPTSD, burout, you name it…it’s all been part of my story!!
Most days, I try my best to show up with a smile, a steady tone, and a sense of professionalism & warmth — and while that's all a part of who I am, it’s just a small part!! The truth is, I’m often disheveled, overloaded, overthinking and spreading myself way too thin, juggling more than I probably should, while somehow trying to keep it all together, never letting anyone see behind the mask!!
It took some hard wake-up calls, great losses, and difficult moments to realize something important: life is too short not to try or not to put yourself out there!! I spent so much time hiding behind fear, self-doubt, and the idea that I needed to have everything “figured out” before I could take a leap or allow the world to see me!!
The truth is — no one ever feels 100% ready!! And we miss 100% of the shots we don’t take!!
Putting myself and my work out there has been truly terrifying…but it’s also been so incredibly healing & rewarding!! I’m so grateful to be here, creating things that bring joy, comfort, and spread a little bit of magic into the world!!
