merrian holland
Walton-on-Thames
I studied Art & Design at Falmouth Art School and then took a degree in Graphic
Design & Illustration at Southampton Solent University. I now work as a product
developer for a large, international jewellery manufacturer. Most of the work is
commercial and not particularly creative. So as a creative outlet I enjoy many
craft hobbies such as crochet, knitting and sewing and occasional a bit of
illustration. It all started a long time ago… I moved to Germany when I was two
and was put into the local kindergarten. I couldn’t speak a word of German,
however the teacher, Frau Pfenning began my integration by teaching me to knit –
purely by demonstration. When I came back to the UK aged nine, my mother taught
me basic crochet and I became adept at making dolls’ clothes using only single
crochet – discovering I could shape garments using increases and decreases. She
also influenced my knitting style – I am a “pit knitter”, as was her
grandmother. As an adult, I didn’t rediscover crochet and knitting until my
early thirties – 10 years on and my hobbies have become my passion. I feel very
privileged to be able to teach and pass on my love of this craft through my
classes, in particular through the Riverhouse Hookers Please sign up to my
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