The Pixie Behind This Pixie Creates

Hello and welcome to all of my fellow crocheters! I hope you find lots of projects and patterns here to inspire you. My name is Dayna, and I am so excited to have you here!

A little about me: 

Ever since I was little, I’ve loved making things. My dad would encourage me to try a new craft every year on my birthday, by getting me all the supplies I would need. I went from painting, to drawing, to rug hooking, to scrap booking, and back to painting, before I found crochet. I picked up a hook in 2016, and although I gave up a few times, I haven’t put it down since. While I love all things crochet, I am a born crafter. Anything crafty interests me, and I have this innate desire to try everything at least once. This year (2019), I started refurbishing old furniture and giving it a new life; I tried my hand at resin crafts; and I got more passionate about thrifting. 

This Pixie Creates' Dad

I graduated from Brock University with a degree in Mathematics and Education in 2017. My goal in life was to be a high school math teacher who inspired students to find their passion in life. I have been an occasional teacher (a.k.a substitute) for the public school board for the past two years, where I’ve filled in for teachers on medical and maternity leave. While I really like teaching in a school setting, I realized it isn’t my passion. Hence, the beginning of This Pixie Creates. This blog is a way for me to combine my love of teaching, with my passion for creating. I love being able to share my making process, so you can try similar projects on your own.

  • The Shadow Path Crochet Scarf Free Pattern

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  • This Pixie Create's Husband
On the left, you’ll find me. I’m always wrapped up in something (sweaters, blankets, scarves – anything to keep me warm), and I’m a bit silly. On the right, you’ll find my husband and best friend. You’ll see him on the blog from time to time because he is sweet enough to model my patterns for me!

What else? 

  • I am a 26-year old Canadian, living in Ontario. 
  • I married the most wonderful man in February of 2020.
  • I am a work-in-progress (my very own crochet #WIP)
  • I say, “sorry,” way too much.
  • I am exactly 60 inches tall. 
  • I play Nancy Drew computer games (“It’s locked!”).
  • I love a good math joke; the cornier, the better. 
  • I am addicted to yarn; collecting yarn is it’s own hobby, right?
  • Exclamation marks are my favourite type of punctuation mark! 
  • My family and friends are the most important people in my life. 
  • I appreciate every comment, like, and share that I receive. 
  • I love you all! Thank you for being here.