The Story Behind FibreFables
FibreFables as a concept began on 18 February 2024, the day I bravely (and somewhat recklessly) posted my very first amigurumi attempt on Instagram. It was not perfect, far from it, but it was the start of a very enthusiastic, chaotic journey into the crochet world.
Since that first post, I have been learning new stitches, experimenting with yarn and shapes, and excitedly sharing my makes as I go. This process has involved plenty of stumbling and the occasional moment of wondering what on earth I was doing, but has always been fun. After a few months of this trial-and-error approach, I decided to try my hand at creating my own patterns.
My very first pattern was the Chubby Mochi Bunny. It was untested because I could not find testers and it wasn’t particularly original. My Mochi Bunny is still available to this day somewhere all the way down on my page, and I have to admit I still kind of like it, even just as an appreciation of the learning experience that it has provided me with! With a bit more planning and a lot more thinking about shapes, I went on to design my first properly tested pattern, Frankie the Fox, who remains one of my favourite patterns to this day.
The Mochi Chubby Bunny Pattern
First (untested) written crochet pattern I ever made.
After a few free patterns and several more months of tinkering, I realised I wanted to see if FibreFables could become more than a hobby and maybe even earn its keep. In July 2025, I officially registered FibreFables as a business. True to FibreFables tradition, I have been stumbling along ever since, missing self-imposed deadlines, figuring things out as I go, and generally being a bit of a bungler in the online crochet community.
When I am not crocheting, I am a teacher, currently 31 years old, juggling lesson plans by day and yarn projects by night. Along the way, I have met so many wonderful crochet friends and continue to be inspired and quietly amazed by the creativity in this community. I also hope that, in return, FibreFables inspires others to pick up a hook, give it a go, and embrace the fact that not everything has to be perfect to be worth making.
