Homegrown Friday....{Thornton Colorado Photographer}

So a few years ago I learned how to crochet and became addicted to yarn.

Buying yarn, looking at yarn, feeling yarn, and looking at all the wonderful things I could do with yarn. 

Sadly, just like many of my other crafty addictions it turned more into a hoarding hobby than an actual crafting hobby :) So years later I still have those many, many, many, skeins of yarn but have no energy or motivation to make anything out of it.

So today I would like to introduce a little eye candy for all those yarn lovers like myself :) I LOVE her hats and the best part is if you are an actual crocheter (is that a word??) or knitter you can buy her pattern to make it yourself.

Meet Jennie Claver

She is owner and operator of

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Where did the names come from?  Jkclaver was how I logged in to Etsy…I was stuck with that shop name.  Firefly is after the movie and series.

Where are you located?  Broomfield/Westminster, CO

Do you have a storefront, website, blog, Facebook or Etsy? I have 2 Esty Shops. Visit them here: JKclaver & Firefly Patterns

When did you start your business?  2010  I was bored when the kids were at school and needed to feel more productive.

 Photo courtesy of JKclaver

Tell us about your product and the concepts behind it:  hand knit and crochet items (I’ll make anything!)  I love a challenge.

What makes your product/business so unique?  I really love making the items… you only get something I would want to have myself.

What are your secerts for having a business while raising a family?  I’m fortunate to stay at home.  I get a lot done while the kids are at school. 

 Photo courtesy of JKclaver

Who is your biggest inspiration?  My mom.

Where are you from?  Boulder, Colorado

Tell us about your family? I have 2 great boys (10 & 11 years) and an awesome hubby

Photo courtesy of JKclaver

What is your favorite place to eat?  Chicken soft tacos at the Armadillo.

What is your favorite color?  Dark blue/purple.

Favorite piece of clothing or accessory?  Anything comfortable.

Photo courtesy of Lynn Kay Photography and Snap Designs 

Favorite vacation spot?  A beach in Mexico… any beach!

What makes you smile?  My kids.

When you have free time what is your favorite thing to do?  Knit :)

Thank you Jennie! It was great to get to know you and your business a little better :)

Did you love what you see? Get ready for a.......

GIVEAWAY!!

That is right my friends. Jennie is kind enough to giveaway one of her darling hats! If you are the winner you can choose any hat on her site and she will make it any size. How awesome is that! And for all of you out-of-staters (sorry does have to be in the US), we will ship it to you!

So you can enter your name up to 3 times into the drawing by doing any or all of the following:
1. Comment on this post saying which hat is your favorite.
2. Become a fan of mine on Facebook. If you are already a fan then leave that in your comment here.
3. Share this giveaway on your Facebook.

The Giveaway will be open for 1 week and will close on Thursday August 2nd at midnight :)


**Good Luck!**