Autumn is the season to spend more time indoors, sit by the fire with a hot cup of something and perhaps take up ‘feel good’ activities such as reading, knitting or maybe even crocheting. The latter plays an important role for Anna, the founder of Homebird. Read the interview below to find out more about her, her business as well as her newly launched Crochet Taster Kits.

Please introduce yourself.

Hello my name is Anna and Homebird is my business. I live in a historic market town near Oxford with my husband, 2 teenage sons and my spaniel puppy Connie.

When did you start Homebird and why?

I started homebird in 2015 after realising that I had a passion for passing on the craft of crochet. I started teaching friends and family around my kitchen table with tea and cake and it has grown from there. I am now very lucky to have a little studio in my garden which I call The Nest.

What makes Homebird special?

I feel that passing on the craft of crochet is a very special gift. It can bring pleasure, comfort and mindful escape whenever you need it and once learnt it’s yours forever. My lovely Auntie Jo taught me to crochet and I am so grateful, I treasure the memory and believe she would be delighted to see me passing it on.

Tell us a bit more about your new kits and where we can get them.

I am so excited about these! In recent months I haven’t been able to teach in the way I usually do. My new Crochet Taster Kits have been carefully put together providing you with everything you need to crochet a soft and chunky mug cosy to start you off on your crochet journey.

These kits are based on places and feelings that make me happy. Firstly ‘Coastal View’, because I always feel so calm by the sea - especially in Cornwall. ‘Gorse Moorland’ which reminds me of the New Forest in the UK, where I spend many happy autumn days. ‘Autumn Leaves’ and ‘Starry Night' both give me that sense of cosiness that comes with this time of year. I want to pass on some of these happy and cosy feelings to people who want to crochet and craft now. I have also made my first video tutorial which will work alongside the kit taking you through the process step by step. I will be taking pre-orders from Monday, 26th October via email anna@homebirdcraft.com (my website is under construction). Please go to my instagram page @homebirdcraft to take a look and choose your colours.

How can people connect with you?

As I said my website is under construction at the moment but I am active on instagram @homebirdcraft and I look forward to seeing you there!

What are the things that make you feel heiter?

Home - cooking for my family, cosy evenings with candles and wine, freshly washed bedding, a hot bubbly bath, pottering in my garden with my dog and of course, lots of crochet! Also, walking in the mornings, a big sky, dancing with my friends - I should probably stop there!

Interview & Image: Katharina Geissler-Evans, heiter magazine