Riva

Hi! I’m Riva, and I love hand embroidery, crochet, and sewing my own clothes. My fibre arts journey began in 2021 during my first year of university, when I was looking for a creative escape from pandemic life. My very first project was an ambitious A3 embroidered portrait as a gift for a friend, and since then I’ve continued developing my skills through projects on tapestries, clothing, tote bags, and more.

I discovered crochet in the summer of 2022 while making a small purse for my mum’s birthday. Learning to handle a hook and yarn felt very different from embroidery at first, but with patience, practice, and plenty of YouTube tutorials, I quickly fell in love with the craft. Before long, I was creating clothes and accessories that matched my own style, often without using patterns at all.

Creating things with my own hands has done wonders for my confidence and creativity. It has inspired me to continue learning new skills, including machine sewing, and I love encouraging others to discover the same joy, confidence, and sense of accomplishment through making.