About Dawn & Chloe
Where Every Knot tells a Story
Our Mission
Hi, I'm Dawn, the heart behind Warming Neighbors and the founder of Why Knot Crochet. I've spent many years teaching, creating, and sharing the comfort that comes from handmade work-and I believe deeply in the power of crochet to bring warmth, calm, and connection.
But here's the honest truth: I can't do it alone.
No Matter how fast I crochet, no matter how many hours I give, I could never make enough blankets in my lifetime to meet the need that exists around us. The need is bigger than one pair of hands - and that's exactly why this project exists.
Warming Neighbors is built on a simple idea: If everyone who crochets took their leftover yarn - the scraps, the partial skeins, the "too-small-for-a-project" pieces - and turned them into a few squares, those small efforts could be joined together into something much bigger.
One square becomes part of a blanket. Many blankets become real warmth. And together, we can reach more neighbors than any one person ever could.
This isn't about perfection or pressure. It's about using what we already have, working at our own pace, and contributing to a shared purpose. When we create together, we can mass-produce comfort, multiply impact, and keep more neighbors warm -especially those in in-home care, adult foster care, or facing a serious illness.
I need your help.
Not because I can't crochet - but because community is how real change happens.
If you can make a square, share the mission, or help spread the word, you are part of this. And together, we can do far more than any of us could do alone.
The Girl & the Poodle Behind the Yarn
Hi, I’m Dawn 👋
I’m a crochet-loving, left-handed teacher with two different colored eyes (one blue, one brown), a serious respect for yarn, and a belief that every knot tells a story.
Why Knot Crochet was born out of a simple idea: crochet should feel welcoming, doable, and a little bit fun, especially if you’ve ever felt like patterns weren’t written for you (looking at my fellow lefties 👀).
I specialize in left-handed crochet instruction, beginner-friendly lessons, and helping people finally have that aha! moment where the yarn stops fighting back and starts behaving.
Enter Chloe 🐩
No about page would be complete without Chloe, my apricot toy poodle, studio supervisor, and unofficial Yarn Crime Investigator. She’s usually nearby—watching stitches very closely, judging tangled yarn silently, and reminding everyone to take breaks.
She prefers yarn over people and has very strong opinions about dropped stitches.
What Why Knot Crochet Is All About
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🧶 Crochet lessons that make sense (especially for beginners and left-handed crocheters)
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🧡 A supportive, no-pressure learning space—online and in person
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🎥 Tutorials, patterns, and crochet humor because learning should be fun
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🌈 Celebrating creativity, imperfections, and projects that are “almost done”
Whether you’re picking up a hook for the first time, relearning after years away, or just here for the crochet chaos and Chloe content—you belong here.
So… Why Knot Crochet?
Because mistakes happen. Yarn tangles. Projects get frogged.
And honestly? That’s part of the story.
Welcome to Why Knot Crochet—with Dawn & Chloe.
Grab a hook. We’ll figure it out together. 🧶💙🤎
Meet the Cast from the Crochet Chronicles
Dawn
Founder & CEO
People come into crochet thinking it's about being perfect. It's not. It's about starting, learning, and figuring things out one stitch at a time. I don't rush anyone. I listen and then I help you see what the yarn is trying to teach you. When things get tangled, I stay calm. There's always a beginning, and even in the middle of a mess.
Let's start at the beginning.
Chloe
CYSO / Chief Yarn Security Officer.
I don't crochet. I supervise. When the yarn lies, I know. When someone messes up, I see it before they do. I sit. I stare. I bark when necessary. If something goes wrong, it's probably the yarn's fault and I will make sure everyone understands that. I help by monitoring the yarn. Very Closely.
Bark!
WOOLY the Newbie Alpaca
Sorry, I really love yarn. I can make my own yarn and I'm worried about how soft my yarn will be. Every time I make a stitch, I feel proud. Even the messy ones. I'm learning that mistakes don't mean I failed. That means I tried.
Is this okay?
YARNIE the Hopeful Roo
I love trying new things. New Colors, New Stitches! New Projects. Sometimes I start before I finish thinking but that how you discover fun right? Okay, sometimes I make a mess. But creativity is worth a little chaos. I have to slow down.
Good news!
TESSA the Tension Owl
I watch hands, I watch yarn. I watch how tight or loose everything feels. Crochet is balance. If your tension is off, your stitches will tell you. You just have to slow down enough to notice. Breathe. Pay attention, tension isn't about force. It's about control.
Feel the Tension!
Gage to Gauge Gorilla
I've been doing this a long time. Crochet works when you respect the basics. Foundations matter. Structure matters. I'm not mad. I'm careful. I want everyone to succeed and the best way to do that is to build good habits from the start.
You never pull!
Seymour the Speedy Stitcher
I l crochet fast. Really fast. I like the flow - hook in, yarn over, pull through, next stitch. When everything clicks, it feels like swimming through calm water. Smooth. Easy. Continuous. But here's what I've learned: Speed is only helpful when you stay aware. If I rush too much, I miss chains. If I slow just a tiny bit, my stitches stay near and my projects stay strong.
Fast doesn't mean carless. Fast means confident.
Find Your Rythm!
