Hi! I'm Stacey. I took my camper to the forest and started a business selling digital crochet patterns. Now I live a beautiful life of simplicity and freedom in nature!

in introduceyourself •  8 years ago 

Hey Steemit! I'm so happy to be part of this supportive and beautiful community! I've already found much inspiration in my short time as a Steemian and I'm excited for that to grow. Looking forward to connecting!

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First, here's the proof it's me. I'm posing with one of my favorite furry roommates, Hootie the wizard.

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He loves yarn almost as much as I do. Here we are again in gif form!

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Whenever I would visit nature on the weekends, I'd leave wishing I could just live in a tent forever! One day I decided I was going to go for it. So I quit my job and bought a used travel trailer. I didn't have a plan in place, but I had enough money saved up to buy me a couple months or so to figure out how to be my own boss.

I had been knitting since high school, but when I found crochet it opened up my designer's eye. I made my first crochet top in February of 2015 and received much positive feedback from my friends and loved ones. Their encouragement inspired me to create more original designs and make my dreams a reality.

Here's a picture of my first top ever!

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My yarn obsession has taken over my wardrobe and spiraled out of control ever since. Thanks to my supporters, my work has now reached 58 countries around the globe!

Here is one of my biggest projects to date. It won 2nd place and Judge's Choice at the Mountain State Fair last September! <3

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Thanks for reading! Glad to be here. <3
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Hello Stacey, welcome to Steemit :-)

Thanks so much! Happy to be a steemian :)

Love the dress that won Judge's Choice! Beautiful.

Thanks so much! <3 Following you!

hat stacey, welcome to steemit looking forward to your next post.

Thank you! I'm looking forward to your posts as well! :)

Hello beautiful!

Thank you and hello! I'm glad to be here.

Great introduction, welcome to steemit pretty steemian @mermaidcat

Thanks so much! Happy to connect :)

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Welcome beauty women @mermaidcat, maybe we can find on steemchat.

 Welcome to this incredible platform, hope everything will work out for you. Being here it’s not easy but not difficult neither only an extra effort will go a long way, engagement is the key good luck I’m @tinashe Start by Following ,Upvoting &Resteeming people and they will do the same. 

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Thanks for the tips! I'm excited to plug in :)

Wow, your designs are gorgeous! Welcome to Steemit 😃

Aww! Thanks so much! <3

Welcome to Steemit! Hope you enjoy it here :)

Thanks so much! xx

Welcome to family :) Follow me back and I will surprise you on August 1 ;)

Thank you! Just followed you :)

uhhhh it worked :-D I read your announcement on instagramm... never heard of steemit before, so thank, now I know (a little bit) more. Right now I have to find my way around here - but first action - I followed you! I really like your style of photography, your color choices and naturally your patterns!!! I hope to see more of your beautiful designs

Thanks so much! i'm still figuring it all out as well :) Glad you're on here! xx Email me at [email protected] and let me know which pattern you'd like :) xx

Got it!!!! Thank you so much, I want to start right away :-)

:-* xx

wow you are fast! and thank you for the pattern!!!! I will happily search in your ravelry gallery :-D

Such a sweet post <3

Thank you! xx

After hours of waiting....finally,I can now log in and follow 1 of my idols when it comes to crocheting hahaha... Hi Stacey😄 I'm one of your biggest fan, supeeer love all your designs...such a guru for me😊

Lol! Omg... you are just too sweet! <3 <3 Shoot me an email at [email protected] with the pattern you'd like! xx <3 Thanks for joining Steemit!

And congrats on being engaged to @foodisfree

Thank you so much! <3 I'm a lucky gal ;)

Welcome to Steemit @mermaidcat I hope You like it here.

Thanks so much! <3

Looking great. Love your style.

Thank you!

Welcome on board, you look lovely ;)

Thanks so much! :)

That's why you liked my post, you're an adventure girl :)

Indeed :)

I just joined the community, per the advice of @foodisfree. You both are a pure joy to follow online.

Thanks so much! That is so sweet <3 Just followed you :)

its crazy

Amazing post! Thanks for introducing me to Steemit. I love your crochet patterns at Etsy. 💖💖 Your talent is amazing.

Thanks so much! xx That means a lot <3 <3 Email me at [email protected] and let me know which pattern you'd like for free! Hoping to see some crochet posts on here from you! ;)

I'm so happy that you recommended steemit and I love your patterns so much! Can't wait for your next post!

Thanks so much Bella! Just followed you :) I'd love to see some crochet posts from you as well! Send me an email at [email protected] letting me know which pattern you'd like and i'll respond with the pdf! xx

Ok I just emailed you :) my email is [email protected]

Sweet! <3xx

wow that is a nice dress

Thanks <3 xx

I love that dress!

Thank you! <3

Hi stacey! Im @101knit.ting on Instagram. I really love your work. You are really inspiring ✨

Yay! Just followed you! xx Thanks so much! Shoot me an email at [email protected] letting me know which pattern you'd like and I'll message back the pdf! xx

Gorg! Love the outfits so much :)

Thank you! <3

Hey - Welcome. up-Voted and Followed. Great photos.

Thank you! I followed you as well :)

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Nice to meet you. Your crocheting is amazing! Never thought that sentence would come out of my mouth - ever. It's really unique. Welcome to steemit!

ps. oh, and the pink and blue in your profile pict really make you stand out. Nice job.

Haha! Thanks so much Joe! :)

Welcome to Steemit

Thank you!

I like Hootie!:))

damn awesome with your work there! There is once in my life, before i married, i did dreamt of getting a camper van and live the rest of my life at ICELAND! but, didn't work it out and suddenly i got a wife and a daughter lol oh well, i'm still a happy daddy and hubby tho :D

Aww! So sweet!

Awe that is so cool... I wish I could just be free like that.. I truly envy you (in a good way)...

You can do it! ;)

Welcome your smile in magic @mermaidcat follow me

Thank you :) Followed you

Welcome to Steemit! Cute Kitty!

He says thank you :)

Awesome - I also would love to make a transition to van-life at some stage - thanks for the inspiration! Welcome to Steemit!

That's awesome! You should do it! Looking at #vanlife on Instagram is pretty inspiring :)

No more is crochet the work of grandmas with their doilies! You've got impressive and unique talent. I keep wondering, though, how do you launder those crocheted dresses? Probably by hand, and then blocked?

lol! There is a crochet Renaissance happening :) Thanks so much. Definitely hand wash my creations... very carefully! :)

Hey Stacey I'm foxy.knots on instagram, finally found you on steemit! Your patterns are amazing!

Yay! So happy you got on <3 Shoot me an email and let me know which pattern you'd like <3 <3 <3 [email protected] and thanks so much! <3

So excited that you are a part of this awesome community now! Looking forward to all the good vibes. Onward and upward!

Thank you! Good vibes everywhere!

cool knitting skills there @mermaidcat.. welcome to the world of love and sharing.. its so hard to not love this place

Thank you! Couldn't agree more :)

Hi Stacey :) I followed the link from Instagram. Absolutely love all of your patterns! I'm still trying to work out Steemit, but at least I've finally worked out how to follow you and reply haha xx

Lol yay! Just make sure you also learn how to upvote ;) <3 <3 Shoot me an email and let me know which pattern you'd like! xx [email protected]

Welcome to Steemit. Great introduction and wishing you continued success. You had the guts to do what many people wish they could do. I'm glad it's working out for you.

Thanks so much for the support Nick! :)

Came here from ig :) I believe that white dress was the first crochet cloth I saw ever and was so amazed that that could be done by hooking. It's really awesome

Thank you! That is so sweet! <3 So happy you got on Steemit! <3 Email me your pattern choice and I'll respond with the PDF! <3 [email protected]

Hello, I've followed you from IG . Trying to work out how this whole thing works - mindfield! Lovely post. Many thanks x

Yay! Glad you figured it out! <3 Let me know which pattern you'd like at my email and I'll respond with the pdf! <3 Thanks so much! <3 xx [email protected]

I love that dress! I plan on making the short version in a light yellow.

Thanks so much! <3 Send me an email at [email protected] if you'd like that or a different pattern for free :) :-*

Your first top is so creative! Love! ♡

Thank you! And yay! You got on! Shoot me an email and let me know which freebie you'd like! <3 <3 [email protected]

Hi I followed the link from IG. I love your crochet work. Thank you for introducing steemit, I'm trying to figure it out little by little. So happy for you that you've managed to do what you really want in life.

Yay! So happy you are here! I would love to see the crochet community grow on here! It's such a cool platform we can support each other on :) Email me the pattern you'd like at [email protected] :)

I emailed you, just checking if you received it, my email address is [email protected] :)

Yes :) just replied <3

You are most welcome to this lovely community where there are people who will always support good work and authenticity just as youve realised in your short stay here. I wish you all the best and hope to see more exciting posts from you .Thanks for sharing this lovely post.

Thanks so much! Loving the good vibes here :) Just followed you!

This is so wonderful, Stacey! I love your designs and I own a few of your pattens now. And I want to buy them all! 😄 your life sounds so perfect! Crochet is the best!

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it! xx So glad you joined! Email me at mermaidcatdesigns.@gmail.com and let me know which pattern you'd like for free! xx <3

Hi Stacey. Full upvote and follow. Very inspiring! @mermaidcat

Thanks so much! xx

Wow that last dress is really beautiful! What material did you use ?

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Thanks so much! <3 My neighbor gifted me this yarn from her old basement collection. :) Typically I like working with cotton the best :)

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Your energy and creations are inspiring! Much love 🐳

Aww! Thank you <3 xx

Omg I LOVE THAT DRESS!!!!!!!!! Ive just started on Steemit as well. Welcome, I hope we can become great Steemit friends. I'm following you and look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work!

Awww! Thanks so much!xx <3 Steemit friends forever! :)

Welcome to steemit!

Thanks! xx

Welcome to Steemit @mermaidcat!
Love that dress it is amazing!

Thanks so much! xx <3

Welcome @mermaidcat, and well done for your furs to go all the way and not let anyone or anything stop reaching your dream!
Really enjoyed your post!

Thanks so much! <3 I appreciate it :)

Very lovely and love you are chasing your dreams!!!!☺️

Thank you <3 I feel very blessed :)

Hi after seeing your post on instagram I followed you here. Not yet sure of what steemit is but we'll see. very happy for you that you live your life the way you want it, you deserve it. xx

Thanks @mara4! Shoot me an email for your free pattern if you haven't already! xx

Love your designs! Excited to give one a try <3

Thanks so much! Shoot me an email if you haven't already and let me know which pattern you'd like as your freebie :) <3 [email protected] xx <3

Congratulations! Enjoy your newfound freedom :)

Thank you! <3

You're wiggity welcome! Take care :)

Gorgeous crochet work woman! I just followed your fiancé and saw his resteem of this on his page. You two are adorable. Following you too.

Aww thank you! Followed you back! xx <3

Wow! I am very impressed with your designs. Very unique. AND your decision to take your camper into the woods and live your dream.... KUDOS! Following :D

Aww! Thank you! xx I followed you as well! <3

Welcome to Steemit @mermaidcat :)

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Thanks so much! That is too sweet! <3

You're beautiful! And your knitting designs are amazing! welcome to steemit and enjoy the new journey! <3

Thanks so much! That means a lot! xx

Welcome Stacey, those are some really lovely designs. I wish you the best on this long journey on the Steem-ship ;)

Thanks so much! I'm very excited :) Just followed you!

Welcome to steemit stacy! Have fun and full steem on!

Thank you! <3

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Very cool! Welcome to Steemit, you will love it here. You should consider accepting cryptocurrencies for your clothing such as STEEM and Bitcoin so that you can market your products with your posts!

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Love your designs - followed you here from Instagram - always look forward to seeing what you design next !

Yay! Thank you! xx. If you haven't already, email me for a free pattern of your choice :) [email protected].

I love your patterns! I'm following from Instagram!

Thanks so much! <3 Email me at [email protected] the pattern you'd like and I'll send back the pdf! xx

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Thank you! I'm loving it :) Just followed you <3

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Lol! I'd marry Asheville too! Thanks so much! I'm so excited to be here :)

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welcome to steemit, follow me if you could

Thanks! Followed you :)

Welcome to steemit!! check this link out it might be helpful.. Goodluck

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Thank you! xx Followed you too!

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Great introduction, and some serious talent with your crocheting.

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Greetings from India..Beautiful intro..
Looking forward for your Posts!

Hello and thanks so much! :)

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You do a fantastic job with your work, I look forward to seeing your future designs. It's nice to see someone who is passionate about their craft.

The dress is gorgeous!

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Hey Stacey! Welcome aboard! You look absolutely adorable in the dresses you've made! Way to go! I hope you have a great time here. :)

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it :)

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Thank you! Followed you :)

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Very interesting! Thank you!

Hi Stacey, great to see your amazing designs spreading everywhere xx

Thank you! Love your screen name! It is so friggin cute! <3 Email me at [email protected] if you'd like a free pattern! Just let me know which :) xx

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Did I already send you the pattern? <3 Shoot me an email with the one you'd like if not! So happy you're a steemian! xx [email protected]

I love what you're doing! It's my dream to be able to make clothes. You really inspired me with this post :-)

That is so sweet! You can do it! Just go for it :) xx

Yay I found you here, love this post. I'm on my third top of yours/ever, you have inspired me endlessly with your designs and outlook on life

Yay! Thanks so much <3 Your support means so much to me! xx Email me at [email protected] and let me know which pattern you'd like for free :-*

you're like my hippy dippy dream girl in full form! lol oh my :D

Awh!

Very inspiring! Can't wait to see more of your posts

Thank you! xx

Nice crochet -- lovely model! Followed :)

Thank you :) I'm the designer and model. Followed you back

Yes, that's what I meant :) Very nice.

Aww! Thanks :)

And it's awesome that you moved to the woods. How did you decide to do that?

Always loved nature and the opportunity presented itself :)

Good for you :)

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Thanks for joining! :) Shoot me an email for a free pattern! xx <3 [email protected]

Your crochet designs are gorgeous! I can only do a few simple stitches but I can do some lace edgings and I've been crocheting some beaded necklaces that I love. I look forward to seeing more of your posts. Best of luck with your endeavor!

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